Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 284
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HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
kg)ST WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)
END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 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.
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 day 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.
1/16- 152.6 (69.2 kg) My coworker was out sick today so a more stressful day at work and got home late. Stayed in calorie goal today. DH and I both felt like an easy dinner, looked around the kitchen and settled on splitting a box of smokey cheddar gouda and shells with some Kirkland meatballs. Surprisingly, it hit the spot for both of us.
1/17- 152.3 (69.1 kg) I've almost reached my mini goal of 152.1 which I chose solely because it equates to 69 kg and gives me a little scale victory on my way to my next goal of getting out of the 150s. I'm not quite there today but even with some ups and downs I can be there soon.
1/18- 152.2 (69 kg using my method of rounding to the nearest 10th, but still holding 151.1 as the goal as that is closest to 69 kg). Going bowling with coworkers tonight and trying to save room in my day for garlic parmesan fries at the bowling alley. I wonder how the late night carbs will hit the scale.
1/19- 152.3 (69.1 kg) Today I finally took down the Christmas decor. We also did some minor decluttering, which always feels good.
1/20
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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 more days left!
- [x] Meal prep on at least one day
1. Reach fitness watch goals on 8 of ten days. So far I’m at four. I won’t reach my goal, but let’s see how close I can get☺️
2. Have a home spa day on one day during these 10 days-Today or tomorrow. Still waiting on my foot scrub!
3. 5 bottles of water per day. Missed one day.
4. Finish my market bag and shop in person on one day. 🤦🏾♀️ This may be deferred to 285.
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
1/16/25-422.4
1/17/25-414.4
1/18/25-415.2
1/19/25-418.4
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🎷 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 Affirmation by Savage Garden; 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
1/17 142 (trend 142.5) 8.96 miles walked.
1/18 141 (trend 142.3) yes! Finally the scales have come back down into the 141’s! 7.93 miles walked.
1/19 141 (trend 142.1) 12.64 miles walked on our nearest AOB; Cannock Chase. This is the second time we have done this walk in 2 weeks & each time I’ve been weary on the final mile and a half! We done it before in the past many times without any problem, I hope this is not an indication of my age catching up with me.
1/20 141 (trend 142) 11.88 miles walked. So pleased to have retained this number, all goals met this round & both chocolate packages sealed & intact 😊.
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.5 -
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 79.2
1/18 79.2
1/19 79.2
1/20 78.9
Definitely looking to reset next round and do better on getting in my workouts and steps. But, I am definitely stoked that I have completed another whole round. I may not have been perfect this round, but I consistently weighed and logged and posted, staying active in my weight loss journey and not giving up. So onwards and downwards my fair friends!
Goal Tracker
Dry January: 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫 🍷🚫
Water: 💦 💦 💦 💦 💦 💦 💦
Workout: 🥊 🥊 🥊
Steps > 8000: 👟 👟 👟
No Smoking:
kgs lost 💥 = 1: 💥 💥
kgs left to go: 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀 💀4 -
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!
1/17 189.8lb Steps 12,020✔️Calories✔️
Oh great, back to where i was at the start of the challenge!
1/18 187.8lb Steps 7,204✔️Calories✔️
Scales all over the place this week! Happy they are heading down though!
1/19 188lb Steps 15,124✔️Calories✔️
Ohh don't know where that came from?
My big dilemma. Should i skip the next round? I'm leaving the rv tomorrow for 5 or 6 days and going to stay with a friend. No walking
Less control over food. More socialising (alcohol) and i know ill gain 6lb! (Mostly carb water) Thinking about it!
1/20 188lb Steps 11,521✔️Calories✔️
1.8lb down this round. 😄
@ZizzyBumble @_JeffreyD_
Thank you for your comments. I hear you. I'm in for the next round ... whatever it brings
I read a comment then couldn't find it again ...To whoever said "I might as well let my dog chose a number" that made me laugh so hard i spat out my coffee! Thank you.
See you all in the next round ❤️5 -
Thank you @quiltingjaine I’m back for my second round of 2025. I want to build on progress made in the last round (SW 64.5 EW 63.6)
Sat 11 63.2 😊 That was a nice surprise. Trend 63.7 ⬇️
Sun 12 63.2 😊 I’m not surprised after yesterday. Trend 63.5 ⬇️
Mon 13 62.8 😊😊 Trend 63.3 ⬇️
Tue 14 63.0 Trend 63.1 ⬇️. Let’s see what tomorrow brings!
Wed 15. ❌ looks as if my scales are broken, they gave me a higher weight than I expected. Tried again and a very different weight came up. Put my big towelling dressing gown on and got my lightest weight! Tried changing the batteries but that didn’t help. Probably time to get some new ones.
Thu 16 63.2 🙁 trend 63 ⬇️. My husband says the scales are fine. I’ve requested he stops moving them! I don’t trust them but we will see as we’ve agreed on a place for them that suits both of us and the cat’s weekly weigh in.
Fri 17 ❌ scales are definitely not working properly. New set ordered
Sat 18 ❌ new scales are likely to arrive this afternoon
Sun 19 ✅ 63.15 trend 63 ↔️ new scales arrived yesterday and they don’t fluctuate by a few kilos on the same morning! I know weight loss isn’t linear but the old scales had gone crazy. (I checked expected lifespan of digital scales and they had significantly exceeded it)
Mon 20 😊 63.13 trend 63 ↔️
Start 63.6. End 63.1. It’s a loss but I had hoped for more …..3 -
Male: 67
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
For a short while I will be away from home enjoying some time in a warmer climate. No scale, but from time to time I will step on the scale at the local grocery store fully clothed and after breakfast and coffee. A lot of DNW!
Simple Goals for this round with the hope that they turn into habits:
1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner and work on portion control.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement.
3. Be mindful, moment by moment.
Round 284 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed. / Comment
Previous posts:
1/11: DNW
So I just reviewed my “goals” above. I have had these goals for several rounds, and have largely ignored them. I wish my new fitness watch had an airhorn blast notification when I am in violation, because my biggest failure is about goal number three.
I don’t do well with laxities, mentally or physically. It becomes the default way too easily. This round I want to show up and be present with these goals. I am not trying to win the Olympics here, but there is no reason I can’t log every molecule I put into my cake hole, and there is no reason I can’t at least walk up and down the street or unroll the yoga mat or tug on the elastic band.
After I get a handle on these disciplines, I will get more specific about CICO goals.
I am setting a daily evening alarm on my phone right now to remind me of any work needing to be done before bed.
Thank you all.
1/12: DNW
My reminder alarm went off last evening and my work was already finished! Got to keep it going today.
Now, having said that, my calorie count was obscene. That’s why I want to track it. I don’t know what to fix if I can’t see the direct consequences of my choices. Key Lime Pie on the menu for tonight, so I need to bank some space on the CI side.
1/13: DNW
Tracked fully again yesterday. Pardon the pun. It is amazing what gets past the radar when I am not paying attention.
NSV: When the Key Lime Pie was delivered to the table last night, I immediately asked for a knife and a to-go box. The good news is I brought half of it home instead of eating the whole thing. The bad news is I brought half of it home.
1/14: 229,5
To be fair this grocery store weigh-in needs a couple qualifications. It was late evening, fully clothed including clod-hopper walking shoes. (and, oh, I have been eating like it’s 1999. A vague Prince reference for you there.) I have been logging it all and doing a lot of movement.
The Key Lime Pie is still in the fridge. But not for long.
1/15: DNW
Yesterday I smoked 3 racks of ribs. Lots of male bonding centered around the taming of fire. Though the ribs would not have won a competition, they were very good! I was able to share a few bones with some friends and family. (I always feel bad when I can’t share with everyone.) And, the pie is gone. ALL OF IT LOGGED!
Speaking of fire, I am hoping and praying for rain in southern California.
1/16: DNW
Yesterday was my first calorie deficit in weeks, if you count my exercise calories burned…..
1/17: DNW
No deficit. But overall pretty good day yesterday.
1/18: DNW
It was rainy yesterday, so DW and I went to an outlet mall. There was a restaurant there named Grand Luxe. We had been to the one in Chicago. Everything was fantastic. Mostly good for me except for the app that she ordered as her main dish. Avocado Wontons! She forgot they would be deep fried. Not her best GI choice. So, I had to help because I checked my brain at the door. 😊
I did my usual clothes shopping method. I binged on resupplying my biggest need. In this case t-shirts. I have been wearing the same assortment of tees for years. (Fades. Holes. Stretched neck.) DW shamed me into reality, so I bought 6 new shirts at the Under Armour outlet. I’m good for another ten years. HA!
1/19: DNW
Today I am leaning into the “ing” at the end of words related to my goals. I must not get satisfied or discouraged about the “ed” at the end of words.
Be”ing” present.
1/10/25 : 227.5
SW a few days before.
1/20: 229.5
Grocery store scale in the evening. I am happy about this. Fishing for Peacock Bass today with some buddies. Supposed to rain on us.
On to next round.
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)
R 265: 219.9
R 266: 219.8
R 267: AWOL
R 268: 219.1
R 269: 221.4
R 270: 222.4
R 271 to R 273: AWOL
R 274: 219.1 (20241012)
R 275: 219.6
R 276: 221.7 (20241101)
R 277: 221.3
R 278: 223.6
R 279: 224.7 (20241201)
R 280: 225.3
R 281: 227.2
R 282: 227.6
R 283: DNW
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.3 -
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
01/17/25: 228.2 lbs
01/18/25: 227.8 lbs
01/19/25: 226.2 lbs
01/20/25: 229.0 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 (01/20/25):
A disastrous ending to a diastrous round.3 -
36F 5’9
SW - 175.8
GW - 155
BackstoryIn 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 ChallengesGoals
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 Goals1. 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 StatsRND 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 283: SW - 178.4 : EW - 179.9 : ⬆️ 1.5
RND 284: SW - 179.9 : EW - 181.2 : ⬆️ 1.3
Total : ⬆️ 5.4
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 - 180.8
1/17 - 183.6
1/18 - 178.8
1/19 - 180.8
1/20 - 181.2
Gym: needed to adjust to rest day for work schedule
Wins: was within +200cals yesterday.
Challenges: still increasing. Behaviors slowly getting better and feel better mentally but in the process my cal surpluses are just too much for me to get anywhere. Will stay the course and join another challenge.
Good job to everyone on this challenge!
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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: 129,5
1/15: 129.5
1/16: 129.6
1/17: 130.0
1/18: 129.5
1/19: 129.2
1/20: 129.2
1/20: clearing a small snow to go to big snow; we'll be snowshoeing in Lake Placid to start the next round, sub-zero temps. Must be crazy, when all you smart people are heading south:-)
Ended slightly down! See you all in the next round!
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71 yo female; 5’5”
SW: 127.2# (end of round 283)
Goals: optimize health, increase strength, stamina
Round goal: Continue Silver Edge 21 day challenge
Strategy:
Hydration 💧 70 oz minimum
Strength training 🏋️♀️ 4x/week
Keep to calories/nutrition plan🥕
Move daily 👣 7.5K steps minimum
Dry January 🚫🍷
Showing today’s weigh in; yesterday’s success with plan.
1/11 127.8# 💧🥕👣🚫🍷
1/12 127.2#💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
1/13 126.4#💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
1/14 126.8# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
1/15 127.6# 💧🥕👣🚫🍷
1/16 127.4# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
1/17 127.4#💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
1/18 127.4# 💧🏋️♀️👣🚫🍷
1/19 127.8# 💧🥕👣🚫🍷
1/20 127.8#💧🏋️♀️🥕👣🚫🍷
✅ Day 14 of New Year 21 day challenge.
Thank you @quiltingjaine 🙏4 -
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 - 125.6 🚫 My weight is dropping but this is not how I want to lose. I feel like I’m just deteriorating. I think I ate all my calories yesterday but my appetite has been low. Really want to eat more protein today but everything proteiny sounds unappealing to my sick body. Probably a third of my calories were ramen yesterday. Today I’m going to walk the dogs but miss my training run. This is not what I needed so soon before the half. I think I have to change my goal from PR to just finishing it without injury. The 3 year old is still very sick. This flu is nasty. We’re 4 days in as of today and his temp spiked to 103.5 last night. It’s not quite as bad in my adult body but still quite disruptive.
1/17 - 123.6 🚫 Apparently hardly eating for a few days is an effective weight loss method, though I don’t recommend it. My appetite is somewhat back today and I’m not setting any restrictions. So far that’s meant peanuts, blueberries, and a cookie. I walked the dogs yesterday and felt super out of breath so I know running would not work today. I paused my training plan but hopefully can restart it tomorrow or Sunday. Today both boys are home, with the 5 year old being very sick and the 3 year old mostly recovered. This awful flu has hit everyone but my husband somehow, who prides himself on hardly ever getting the annual flu shot 😤 I got it this year and still got flattened so we’re useful data points supporting his argument 🙄
1/18 - 123.2 🚫 I’m feeling much better today; just tired and light-headed. Probably going to rest one more day and eat and hydrate today. My 5 year old is already vastly improved! This upcoming week may be a normal one. That would be nice 😊
1/19 - 124.2 🚫 Okay, easy go, easy come this week I guess. My only exercise yesterday was walking the boys to the frozen yogurt shop. I cut myself loose a little bit just enjoying having an appetite again, so today I’ll tighten the reins. Of course, by that I mean I will plan ahead for the pizza and wings I’m having for dinner for the Bills game tonight. Fingers crossed for victory!
1/20 - 125.0 🚫🏃🏻♀️My most “successful” round on the scale (-3.8!) doesn’t feel that way since I lost it from being sick, but if I can maintain it I’ll be pleased! Looking forward to the next round 😊6 -
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.
1/16 143.6—Well, I guess that is what happens when complaining about being the same weight for six days. 😉 Brutally cold again today. Treadmill yesterday.
1/17 142.6—on plan, treadmill
1/18 141.6—on plan, treadmill
1/19 141
1/20 141--on plan, treadmill and I lost my one pound this week!
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@BigappleBritt88 said -..and then DH went to the gas station and called me on the way back to tell me he got me a surprise. Came back with Culver’s double bacon cheeseburger and cheese curds. I literally never eat fast food. He was exited and also told me how expensive it was to just get two people food from fast food… all in all I just didn’t feel like being the bad guy. I did not want that food. At all. It pained me to eat it. I said you were nice so I’m being nice and eating it but next time just ask me bc I would have said no. He already knows that I probably didn’t want it and risked just getting it which is why I didn’t want to give him a negative response. Thats not really fair to other people. It kind of extra crushed my week. Basically on track to gain 2lbs. Like I literally can’t keep going in that direction. But at the same time I also didn’t want to be mean and I’m trying not to be strict in areas like that bc if and when we have kids that is something I just have to learn to roll with. But also I should be able to say thanks I’ll eat it tomorrow.
Culver’s double bacon cheeseburger and cheese curds, combined per MFP:
FAT - 74 g
PROTEIN - 69 g
SODIUM - 2415 mg
CALORIES - 1291 kcal
Whoa! There's a lot going on here. I know relationships are hard, especially when one party is trying to change. You could probably take this to therapist and spend lots of time and money, maybe find out your DH is feeling threatened, being manipulative and sabotaging your efforts, and you are walking on eggshells and afraid to challenge him. Or maybe it's that he was just hungry and didn't want to share his burger so he got two.
But, gently, I wouldn't let this continue. Before you sign up for marriage counseling, perhaps start with a math lesson. Show DH your nutritional goals, share your eating challenges and how hard this is but you are determined to succeed. Explain that you don't want gifts of nutritionally harmful FF, but rather, his love and support. Maybe, if he feels incline to give you an expensive tasty treat, ask that he bring you winter raspberries. Even invite him to join you in a wellness effort so he feels included. (Haha - mine has already said no thank you, but he's slowly making some changes himself.)
Change is hard and we, JGMTD, are here for you in a virtual way. Part of that change is getting your loved ones on your real-life team.
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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
Round 285 137.2 1/20/25 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
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.
1/16 – 136.8 Late in the day posting. Busy busy all day. Yesterday, while unpacking, found the box of gourmet cookies my sister gave us at xmas. Yup, they are gone…. And not in the trash. I did do 5 miles yesterday, none this morning. On to tomorrow.
1/17 – 137.0 So far no progress this round.
1/18 – 136.2 did not track yesterday. Did not exercise yesterday. I intend to track today, and going to do my research to get myself to the gym. I joined a week ago, and have “tomorrowed” it all week. Just feeling intimidated by the idea of day 1 and feeling stupid.
1/19 – 137.0 I did walk 5 miles yesterday. Did not enter the gym yet. Tracking would have been good until I resorted to a box of crackers.
1/20 – 137.2 Bummer. I did walk yesterday and ate reasonably, though not tracked (Might go back and back-track). Overnight though, my fingers were swelling. I think there was more sodium than I am used to in last night’s cooking.
End of round 284 count down: 237 days to wedding, 100 days to dress shopping.
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Me - Meg, 5'5", 65, desk job, moderate daily exerciser
Daily Calories @ 1530 for one pound per round!
GOAL #3 128 LBS
January is the quietest month in the garden.
But just because it looks quiet doesn’t mean that nothing is happening. ~ Rosalie Muller Wright
ROUND 284
01/11 – DNW Returned from ski trip
01/12 – 130.9 AFP Yoga
01/13 – 130.7 Noon Body Pump
01/14 – 132.9 Morning Swim
01/15 – 130.7 Noon Body Pump
01/16 – 130.0 AFP Yoga, Zoo with DGS
01/17 – 131.0 Noon trainer
01/18 – 130.2 Morning swim
01/19 – 132.7 Basement workout
01/20 – 131.3 Noon Body Pump class
Yesterday brought a mid-day brunch party and an evening reception, both with alcohol options. I opted out. (fist bump!) Today is the last day of the challenge to set things right after a busy weekend but an otherwise good round.
See everyone in Round 285!
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Ok, so I did go back and track yesterday AND........ surprise surprise I did not eat as "OK" as I assumed. Had I taken a minute to track, I actually could have been fine. I did not need to eat "dinner" based on what I had eaten earlier ("afternoon" is a blend of afternoon and part of dinner as it was easier to track that way), and I was not hungry at the time. Today is a new day and a new round.7
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RND284 #54
#ENGAGED #KISS
#DETERMINED #HSF_IDENTITY
SW R284 1/11 ⚖️ 131.0
RND GOAL: 128.x
Who am I?
Mission/ RND 284 Commitments
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F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.
Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits #agingyounger
📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG is to hit 128xlbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range @128lbs by 1/30/2025. I want a sustainable #HSF BHAG that’s achievable with hard work & determination. I’ve committed to an “inbody” scan January 30.
R284 Commitments TO ME:
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I am tracking all of these on my “spreadsheet”
⚖️ 10x
🏆 Calories/Macros/Protein
😇CLEAN 300 cal deficit
🧮P:E >1
🥩Pg = 115g+
🤸♂️10x
🚶♀️10k 8x
💗Z2 60min 8x
🏋️♀️+30 min 5x
⏱️HIIT 5x
📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10x
Backstory & JGMTD Progress
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Lived in 140-150s throughout adulthood. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 128lbs. Crazy🎢 for 10years. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs 8/1 -11/23. Said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my maintenance journey “#HSF” & “Healthy Strong Fit” on my way to 📣#bestshapeofmylife
👇🏻January Level Up (Down)
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I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of January:
1. P:E: Protein g greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this CLEAN nutrition plan. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼♀️🚶♀️💗🤸🏼♀️ ⏱️🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
2. 🙏📝📚🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
3. 🏋🏼♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per round. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I added a 5-min lymphatic massage & ⏱️“sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” and jumping is vital to joint-health as we age…..
5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!
👇🏻Progress since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
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1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 12+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩 (12/11 This is down due to injury - I pledge to recommit.
2. ✅#HSF: 🤸♂️ Daily stretch & mobility greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
5. ✅#HSF : 💗Z2 avg 60 min/day
6. ✅#HSF : zero to 20g of net carbs/ day
7. ✅Clean P:E 115-125g Protein
8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz daily
10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
11. 💤 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…
12.Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
13.Rotating 115g to 125g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
Previous Daily
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1/10 Puffy & Bloated. Ate late but on maintenance. This will drop. Ok ok ok. I’m doing ok. The point is that I did NOT accomplish what I set out to do. I held the line.
Give myself a B- this round. The melancholy is real when it strikes. I battled back super well but didn’t get my 🥩🏋️♀️or deficits when I COULD. This past week below normal temps and rain. Must have a battle plan for inclimate weather & lack of mental fortitude. I also realize I’m at my self-imposed plateau and this is where my resilience 💪🏻 and actions are needed most. I KNOW THIS!!! Still at base camp and will ascend the ⛰️ top! 🏁🏁🏁.
See yall R284! 1/11 131.0
Will update my goal to 128x for 1/30 vs 1/20 but will continue to ENGAGE for an earlier breakthrough. Inbody scan on 1/31. Let’s be real here. I know this is a tall order. Stuck for six months. If I work my plan consistently for 10 days, NOW, I will do this! I worked the plan only 40% last round. For me, this round is not about the scale - it’s about keeping THIS commitment to myself. INTEGRITY FIRST.
I’m tracking all measures on spreadsheet but will report the PRIORITY to JGMTD [emphasis]
KISS=
🏆Nutrition (IF, cals, macros, Pg)🚶♀️10k, 💗Z2, 🏋️♀️30 min 5x
Onward!
1/12 slept poorly for the first time in a week+. Go figure. I’m disappointed (tossed/turned - up @ 3AM) because my day will be off. Had a really solid day yesterday. Hit all four nutrition measures🏆. Best 🏋️♀️in weeks! Maintaining mission and keeping a winning-mindset. Im glad I’ve learned that an unexpected uptick is simply bodily functions off-kilter. Perfect kickoff for this round.
1/13 ✅Pg (120g) ; P:E (1.8) but ate @ maintenance cals. My entire day was discombobulated because of no sleep & couldn’t nap… Cold and rainy. Read JGMTD for motivation…. helped with healthy food choices but gosh I was tired. No structured walk. Didn’t leave house. Non-productive day. NSV: Proud of 🏋️♀️30 min.
Slept much better last night so I look forward to a +day. Refreshed. Never underestimate the power of a great night’s sleep!
#ENGAGED #HSF 💪🏻
1/14 131.8. 🙃 This happens with big activity days & no TMI. Bloated. Super sore this morn. 🏋️♀️🚶♀️early, then 🎾, ✅ Pg, ✅P:E but only <100> cals so no 🏆!! 🙃I was hungry after 🎾& enjoyed extra protein. Still a win. Also played 🏀w/DGS & Hubby. So much fun. We laughed so hard. Great day!
This morning is my first competitive team 🎾match in several months. Will be 🥶(32 & windy) but looking forward to team tennis. Will see DGS after school all week! For those new to this group, he is my “why”! I want to be able to participate with him (keep up & more!) and the rest of our grandchildren as fully as possible, for as long as possible! #HSF
1/15 The scale feels low. I suspect this is also a timing issue since OMAD yesterday @ 2PM after 🎾. I know I didn’t lose 1.6lbs in 24 hours but perhaps 1.6 lbs since 1/1 and it’s starting to show on the scale Good morning run your coffee cup under the hot water? Or not, right? Will see how I feel later today after more team🎾 . 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗. Keeping my eyes on the calorie deficit today and the entire process.
The “tough love” situation is looming. I’m learning much about my thought processes and how I’m choosing to change thought patterns. Not always successful but definite improvement. This learned “skill” is most assuredly the core of this health journey…. thoughts>emotions>actions. This is the foundation to improving “what we do”. Change your daily thoughts? Change your daily actions! Change your identity. I’m starting to more quickly & deliberately recognize the interconnectivity. Walking the walk. This is being #ENGAGED. Reading more on building healthy habits. Getting closer to 🏔️!
1/16 130.8 perfect day but 🚫🏋️♀️… poor planning on my part. Stayed too long @ 🎾then picked up DGS Tucker… afternoon of 🏀 with him and unexpected company tonight. And just look at that ⚖️… I thought it low yesterday & high today… slept only six hours? ngl - the scale STILL impacts my emotions negatively (albeit fleetingly) especially when I’m engaged & working it. 💯nutrition day = 🏆
🏋️♀️today & 💦 Plan to accomplish 🏆🚶♀️💗🏋️♀️! Today will also include reflection and journaling.
1/17 huh hmmmm…
Cal = 1350 which is still under maintenance but not -300 (1100). I’m NOT going to eat any less than 1100. Utter *kitten*. Whatever is going on with my body is not CICO. Yesterday was all on target 🙌🏻 except water was under. Will focus on hydration today.
It’s (THIS) is getting somewhat tiresome. I’m as healthy as “healthy” can be… It’s kind of gross how healthy (and still NOT getting results that I WANT). No pizza, no cookies, no ice cream… no out-of-the-box “bad stuff”… STUCK. healthy movement, healthy nutrition… It’s really quite mind-boggling. I can only imagine if I ate pizza cookies, and ice cream. So guess what I’m going to do today? I’m going to be PISSED OFF. Maybe a little righteous anger will serve me well. Maybe it will fuel me even more because right now I am super flabbergasted .Will use my anger to get it done.
(I will keep on but I’m allowing myself to be FURIOUS, stew on it, spit it out then quickly shift gears. Enough of denying my true feelings!)
Next round, I am not going to weigh AT ALL … I will focus on the process and take the scale out of my life because quite frankly it doesn’t do me (ME) any freaking good (for where I’m in my journey… Sets up expectations and then slaps me in the face).
Sure, my body is changing perhaps gaining more muscle but my brain is still focused on the scale. I need a shape-shift. Focus elsewhere. Did not expect this reaction to a stupid piece of equipment this morning.
Just expressing my true fleating feelings here. I clearly have a mental disorder re: ⚖️. This too shall pass.
(I just read plenty of comments regarding the scale… Yes, we are all different and I’ll figure this one out). This roller coaster love-hate relationship is just not normal.
I must stop, change my thoughts, change my feelings and then change my actions… The mental exercise is exhausting, but it must be done for growth to emerge & bust free.
1/18 131.8. Very little sleep last few days. Little sleep makes activities non-existent. Also makes the scale stagnant. Weighing everyday this round is not a positive exercise for me. @reshii_devi & @pezhed (re:scale) have both shared a few truth bombs. I will finish what I started then re-group. Thank you.
I did post my rant from yesterday under previous daily… Just didn’t want to post it yesterday current.
A few curve balls received and deflected. Last two days a wash. Good nutrition but my “systems” aren’t cooperating. Read up on “cortisol” and yes, it’s the current enemy. Aiming for a more positive, peaceful day. Need more hydration. Getting ready to go on a long 🚶♀️💗 & 🏋️♀️. Hosting family dinner tonight. I’ve decided to take alcohol OFF the menu so my guests will not abuse. Lots happening around here.
NSV: more grounded and aware. As long as I’m making good food choices the rest will follow. Clothes are feeling good on my body.
1/19 Positive day. Downloaded “Habitkit” to help track “habits”. It’s really just a simpler, more colorful “reminder” system that can be easily set up on the calendar app. Nice distraction for a few hrs. 😀
Ate @ maintenance (1400). Won’t be any “loss” for me but continue to 🏋️♀️. Wore pants last night that I purchased a few years ago @ 128…. Body shape is #HSF. ✅
MAJOR NSV: Zero push-back from the “alcohol-free” dinner last night. The experiment worked. We created a clean environment to not enable a problem drinker. Sincerely pleased. (I didn’t need or want the extra calories and dumbing down either). (I always dumb down with one, ONE drink! )
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SW Rnd 284 ⚖️131.0
EW 129.x
ENGAGE THE PLAN
[Emoji’s for ACTUAL DAY.
TBH, was getting confused. This Round my NS actions will show up on ACTUAL day so my tracking at home is consistent with JGMTD.]
1/11 131.0 🏆🚶♀️💗🏋️♀️
1/12 131.2 🏋️♀️
1/13 131.0 🚶♀️💗🏋️♀️
1/14 131.8 🏆🚶♀️💗
1/15 130.2 🏆🚶♀️💗
1/16 130.8 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗
1/17 131.8
1/18 131.8 🚶♀️💓🏋️♀️
1/19 131.8 🚶♀️💗
1/20 131.6
1/20 Summary: I did not hit my protein target and ate at maintenance. Not enough hydration. I forget in cold weather.
We’re all getting ready for the “big snow” in Louisiana. It “sprinkles snow-flakes” here perhaps once a decade. Forecast of 5” to 7” tomorrow remaining at least 48 hrs. Local officials have called for a “shelter in place”. We can definitely handle Hurricanes … but snow!!? Oh heck no!!! Praying our power stays on. We are well prepared.
I actually give myself a B+ this round considering my state of mind and lack of sleep. Holding steady a big win. I allowed too many mental battles and it wore me out. I allowed stress to take over. My sleep is incredibly off and so are my bodily systems. Sleep is vital.
My routine was way off these last 10 days (self-imposed) And, studies show weight-loss also does not happen in the cold of winter…. 🤣🤣🤣 especially for us southern women!
BUT…. I also feel like today is another New Year’s Day!
Yesterday i journaled my NSV‘s from the last 18 months. It’s been an incredible 18 months and I’m very proud of my progress. I don’t want to stall.
I know what is necessary. I will follow through… even in the 🥶 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
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10-Day Activity Record
(Actual Day)
🏆Nutrition (IF, cals, macros, & Pg)🚶♀️10k, 💗Z2 60 min, 🏋️♀️30min 5x
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🏆 ✅✅✅
🚶♀️10k+ ✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
💗Z2 ✅✅✅✅✅✅
🏋️♀️✅✅✅✅✅
#HSF #healthyhabits
#agingyounger
#📣bestshapeofmylife
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SW Rnd 284 starting weight 1/7/24 289.6
Weight this round 199.7
1/11 199.1
1/12 198.4
1/13 197.5
1/14 197.5
1/15 198.9
1/16 198.4
1/17 198.6
1/18 197.5
1/19 198.2
1/20 197.5
Loss -2.2 lbs5 -
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 MER43 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)-
01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-
01/16-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-
01/17-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
01/18-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.6)-
01/19-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.7)- Back up 0.2 lbs. This is the 4th day of no progress. No one’s fault but my own. Aiming for a MUCH better week this coming week. I have got to meal plan better to conquer my overwhelming hunger of late.
01/20-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I’m feeling very heavy and bloated today. No TMI x 2, I forgot to take the Lasix yesterday so I know I’m retaining a lot of fluid and I am just feeling uncomfortable overall. I’ll weigh in tomorrow and come back and change my DNW to an end weight and start weight for tomorrow. It’s been a bad round for me but I’ve been inspired by so many who have done so well in spite of many personal challenges. I will carry that inspiration with me as I start my day today. See you in round 285 everyone!
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
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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 Rounds64 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 HistoryRound 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....
1/16 229.4 ~ 🚶🏽🍎💧 After book club...HA! Late evening. Way over on calories. Today is a reset day. I've really got to exercise restraint on Friday to meet my round goal (lower than I started)
1/17 229.1 ~ 🚶🏽🍎⬇️ Gotta focus on hitting my macros and maximum water. It's going to be upwards of 40 degrees today so getting outside for some Vitamin D and a good walk.
1/18 229.6 ~ 🚶🏽✅ After Dinner out with friends ~ expected to be up. I did get my walk in outside, not focusing on water, though. Today's goals > No eating/drinking during games
1/19 229.8 ~ No eating/drinking during games
1/20 230.6~ Well that didn't work (No eating/drinking during games) I was pretty much doomed from the start this round with too many outings... 4 to be exact in 10 days....not good. Moving on to round 285
@tishabenn69 ~ hope you're feeling better.
@blueberries59 ~ innocent scale! I love it. I agree with you as it is a tool, and usually, it provides me with the necessary alerts, warnings, and congratulations that I need. I get frustrated when it's not consistent (ie: I weigh 3 times to make sure the number is somewhat accurate). Not sure if that's a scale issue or my floor!
@smoda61 ~ Just do it!! Good Luck!
Gonna run to my 4 to 6 hour meeting!! I love work days!!
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Hi @missimjam! Just catching up ... been away and focused on another group I'm in. Thanks for asking about the Leaner Legs Challenge! It’s actually a personal commitment I made for myself. Last year was a tough one, and it ended on a really hard note with the loss of a good friend during the holidays. I’ve been calling January my jumpstart month ~ spending the first two weeks working on my mood and mindset, and now shifting my focus to my body. I put together a list of 8 YouTube videos that I’ll be alternating for 21 days (or longer if it works well). They range from challenging to difficult, but I modify where I need to and just keep moving forward.
Two I'll be focusing on this week: Do This for 5 Days and 14 Day Lower Body Hope you join me! 🌟Slimmersixties wrote: »My big dilemma. Should i skip the next round? I'm leaving the rv tomorrow for 5 or 6 days and going to stay with a friend. No walking Less control over food. More socialising (alcohol) and i know ill gain 6lb! (Mostly carb water) Thinking about it!
@Slimmersixties That’s a tough call, but I get it! Maybe instead of skipping, you could do a flexible version; stay hydrated, fit in small movements, and focus on more protein when you can. Socializing doesn’t have to derail you, and a lighter approach could help you stay on track while still enjoying time with your friend. Whatever you decide, give yourself a little grace and have fun! You've got this!5 -
Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" | HW: 280 (2018) | LW: 193 (2024) | GW: 170
"Your waistline is your lifeline." ~ Jack LaLane
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 | DAY 1 Leaner Legs Challenge (60 mins Cardio Calisthenics) IF 18, 6810 👣
1/16 213.3 | DAY 2 LLC (60 mins 🏊🏽♀️, 20 mins Full Body with 8lb dumbbells) IF 14, 8437 👣
1/17 213.7 | DAY 3 30 mins Dance, 30 mins LLC, 20 mins stretch, IF 18, 11006 👣
1/18 Away - DNW | DAY 4 45 mins LLC, 30 min after dinner walk, IF 18, 8162 👣
1/19 Away - DNW | DAY 5 30 mins Yoga, 30 mins LLC, 30 mins shoveling snow, IF 16, 13136 👣
1/20 Away - 213.2 | DAY 6
Using someone else's scale, (after placing it in several areas with the same result) assuming its correct. Considering I've been diligent with my IF schedule, water consumption and workouts this weekend, was foolishly expecting a lower number. Silly girl ... but I haven't measured myself yet. Hopefully that's where I'll see more satisfying results, lol ~ either way, onwards!3 -
HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
kg)ST WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)
END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 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.
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 day 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.
1/16- 152.6 (69.2 kg) My coworker was out sick today so a more stressful day at work and got home late. Stayed in calorie goal today. DH and I both felt like an easy dinner, looked around the kitchen and settled on splitting a box of smokey cheddar gouda and shells with some Kirkland meatballs. Surprisingly, it hit the spot for both of us.
1/17- 152.3 (69.1 kg) I've almost reached my mini goal of 152.1 which I chose solely because it equates to 69 kg and gives me a little scale victory on my way to my next goal of getting out of the 150s. I'm not quite there today but even with some ups and downs I can be there soon.
1/18- 152.2 (69 kg using my method of rounding to the nearest 10th, but still holding 151.1 as the goal as that is closest to 69 kg). Going bowling with coworkers tonight and trying to save room in my day for garlic parmesan fries at the bowling alley. I wonder how the late night carbs will hit the scale.
1/19- 152.3 (69.1 kg) Today I finally took down the Christmas decor. We also did some minor decluttering, which always feels good.
1/20- 151.9 (68.9 kg) Mini goal passed! See everyone in the next round.6 -
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 - 154.8 ⬆️3.4lbs
1/17 - 152.6 ⤵️2.2lbs
1/18 - 152.6 ➖0.0lbs
1/19 - 151.8 ⤵️0.8lbs
1/20 - 151.2 ⤵️0.6lbs
End Round 284 ⬇️0.2lbs
1/15 - 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.
1/16 - I appreciate the support this group always has to offer. Hopefully I'll be able to read through your posts this weekend.
Up 3.4lbs today but despite my poor behavior yesterday and today I'm not bothered. The three pound float is normal when I weigh in at night soon after dinner.
My main goal this round is to get back on the scale and post accountability daily. As much as I wanted to skip it, missing day two defeats the point of starting again yesterday mid round.
It's easy to find a reason not to stay focused. I had to remind myself that I've been struggling with maintenance for well over a decade. Long term success is not possible if I start finding excuses to stop doing what I know works for me. Even after a dozen years I can easily find myself back
where I started.
1/17 - Today's weigh in completed making this a good start to the day. I'm back down 2.2lbs because my morning vs evening weight varies a few lbs. Yay for me, third day back on the scale and accountability posted.
I'm way off my diet for life this week. After surviving the holidays mostly in tact I ate myself into a carb coma about 36 hours ago.
Water intake is up and my recovery is in progress. It's amazing how I've never had a hangover from alcohol yet carbohydrates give me an idea of
what I imagine a hangover feels li
1/18 - Holding at 152.6. No change since yesterday. An unremarkable update suites me well. Simply "normal" is grossly under rated.
May we all be surrounded by positive energy; meet our challenge goals; and live in our personal optimum health. Happy weekend everyone.
1/19 - Tiny bit down today. The 0.8lbs is probably because I took my keys out of my pocket. 😆
Happy Sunday MFP challenge friends. Cheers for 🥂 everyone's Success!
Please note this is a diet ginger ale toast: no calories, no sugar, no alcohol.
A toast while staying on plan creates "Fun" rather than the "no fun" many of us are conditioned to expect with self denial.
ENJOY discovering new ways to live the life you've chosen.
Life style change is the description I hear most often. Diet for life is more accurate for me. As we work our personal programs, set backs and victories help to fine tune what's needed.
I'm grateful to you all for being here. Many readers who do not actively participate benefit from this challenge. 🥰
1/20 - No significant change. Down 0.6lbs for the day and 0.2lbs for the round. I'm still working towards consistency and I've marked my place for the next round. Completing this round and moving to the next is another contribution to my long term progress.
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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 136.1We 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 AW 136.6
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.
**Pizza, chips and ice cream sandwiches at bingo🤪🤪🤪
1/16 140.0 I was the same at bedtime last night. I know this is a result of the crazy carb load and limited TMI and my neighbor wants Asian buffet this afternoon.
1/17 140.0 This week has become a carb/crap eating fest. Remember that saying “today is the first day of the rest of my life?” 23 days until we cruise. Today I will ENGAGE!
1/18 137.0 We’re going to the gym today for the first time in months.
1/19 136.5 Both of us were worn out after about 30 minutes at the gym. Treadmill and 2 hip machines😁
** Gateway timeout- whatever that means. Can’t get back on boards.
1/20 136.0 Going to the gym again this morning. I was going to make Keto Lasagna for early dinner but his afternoon is booked, including watching football with a friend. I’ll have a protein shake instead. Lasagna tomorrow6 -
☃️🥦🏋️♀️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. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣12,000
1/16. 134.0. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣12,000
1/17. 134.3. 🪵💦👣10,300
1/18. 136.0. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣12,300
1/19. 135.5. 🪵💦🚫🍷👣11,300
1/20. 134.3.
A nice way to end this round. I would have loved to have had more days in the 133 area, but overall since January 1st I am down 4.1 pounds. I only expect it to become more difficult as I crawl along. The nice thing about this round was the amount of wine free days I had! Way exceeded my goal in that area! See you in the next go around!8 -
Round 284
Jillian Age 39 and 5'1"
HSW: 189.1 (Jan 2025)
CSW: 189.1
GW: 140 by Age 40 (December 10th)!
UGW: 120
Mini GW: 160
Previous Rounds:Round X : X to Y (-/+#)
RGW: 188
🏃♀️ 1/11:
🏃♀️ 1/12:
🏃♀️ 1/13:
🏃♀️ 1/14:
🏃♀️ 1/15:
🏃♀️ 1/16:
🏃♀️ 1/17:
🏃♀️ 1/18: 189.1
🏃♀️ 1/19:
🏃♀️ 1/20: 187.7 Great start!
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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.
1/16 - 230.4 - back to where I started.
1/17 - 229.7 - there it is - the 20s! Now the work to stay here over the weekend. I know what I have to do.
1/18 - 229.7 - still there! Having friends over for dinner and football. Making the chili now - Go Lions!
1/19 - 230.7 - boo. I saw you 20s - I'll be back. Have a plan for the next round that should see some changes.
1/20 - 229.5 - yay! total loss of 1.7 this round - I'll take it!
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meeting over....
@musicsax ~ that is a LOT of walking. Weary or not...you did it!! Twice!!
@slimmersixties ~ just my two cents, don't skip the next round. Even if you don't weigh and don't get the exercise that you normally do, just being here will keep you mindful. So maybe instead of 3 glasses you'll only have 2 (or not).... Do enjoy yourself and check in when you can. Exactly what @Zizzybumble said!!!
@skyleen75 ~ it seems that a number of us have had some wild fluctuations on the scale. Maybe it the moon and it's lunar phase???!!! What did the dog say ? LOL
@_JeffreyD_ You might be on to something!!! Come on, Pick 3 !!
@swimbikerunrepeat ~ just join #teamwildscale
@chapter_3 ~ Nicely done on the NSV alcohol free dinner!
@MSWDiet - Good Stuff- A toast while staying on plan creates "Fun" rather than the "no fun" many of us are conditioned to expect with self denial.
- ENJOY discovering new ways to live the life you've chosen
@blueberries59 ~ > Round 285, leave 284 in the dust...
@bigapplebritt88 ~ ouch... my husband trips me up at times too. I try to be one step ahead but it doesn't always work. You handled the situation well and communicated for future instances. I hope he listens!
@quiltingjaine ~ I got a LOT of gateway time outs yesterday. Finally I just walked away and came back later...I think it means too many people are hitting their website.
I am looking forward to the next round. Time to go analyze the next 10 days and make a plan for success! I need a good one under my belt! Pun intended
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