Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 296

itladyee · May 19

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (~ 1650 ~)
✅ - Macros - Protein (75g - 100g) Carbs < 75g
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
🚫 - No Wine
⬇️- Downward trend

SW RND 296 ~ 232.0 Goal this round 230

5/11 Late to Round
5/12 Late to Round
5/13 Late to Round
5/14 232.6 ~ Struggling with everything….but still showing up.
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19 232 ~ Totally MIA this round. It's been a crazy few days… see spoiler if interested. Yippee for 297! Somebody help me…rhetorical!
5/20

Thursday night, DH’s 95-year-old mom—who’s remarkably healthy and sharp—collapsed. They were heading back upstairs from the basement after a storm(she lives with two of her adult kids… whole other story). She apparently stopped breathing. Her son (in his late 60s for context) had to perform CPR with help from 911—and it worked. She came back and was rushed to the hospital. Turns out she had been taking 1 pill of her beta blocker prescription, re read the label which instructed 3 pills and she increased the dosage. She’s still hospitalized but may come home today. Needless to say, it's stirred up major family drama. DH keeps saying “she died,” which is emotionally hard to hear, even if technically true for a moment.

He drove down Friday; I stayed behind due to an “all-company meeting.” Those are rarely good news— We're now all facing a 50% salary reduction through June while they “reassess.” It felt like a flashback to COVID where we had a 90% reduction —except this time, I had already taken a voluntary 50% cut to go part-time starting August. I had just worked out the business plan for it to work and now my adjusted pay is being cut in half again. I don’t think they’ve thought this through. Sales are already struggling at 100% effort, and cutting the sales team’s time/comp further increase sales. And tariffs are still looming…Looks like writing is on the wall.

Saturday, I offered to drive DH down to visit his mom again on Sunday, just asked him to confirm if he wanted to go and the time. Later, in a totally different moment, he asked Alexa what time it was in Spain—and when I asked why, he gave me a smart-*kitten* reply. I know he’s stressed, but I didn’t deserve that. I’m trying to be supportive, but please don’t take it out on me.

Finally, Saturday, was my BIL’s birthday. My sister passed 1.5 years ago and he acts like he’s the only one who experienced the loss. I called to wish him well, but even that came with emotional baggage.

So Sunday I did not drive my DH to see his Mom. Instead I spent a good amount of time yesterday just sitting outside, soaking in the sun while listening to an audio book. The weather was just about perfect, not too hot or cold and a mental break was needed. And this too shall pass….

@judefit1 ~ thank you for sharing your beautiful story re your son. The long game does matter!!! Congrats to you and your SON! We will be waiting for (more of) those joyful pictures!!!

@Chapter_3 ~ thank you. 🫂

@Skyleen75 …at this very moment I feel like I can do anything💖💖💖 Congrats on the best weekend… The car binge is REAL.

@deepwoodslady ~ avocado toast, yum! I think that will be my "break-fast" today!

@MSWDiet {{{hugs}}} Glad to hear FEMA approved the aid and yes eight months is a lifetime. Wishing continued strength and steady progress to you and your neighbors this summer. If I don't get my act together for the sake of excellent health I'll do it of the sake of aging in never fading beauty. You just might be on to something and I actually had a similar thought the other day…..maybe this is also my "key".

@Soccrr99 ~ Welcome back.

@dvmmcw7442 ~ nice downward trend. Like you said…Just keep doing the right things!

@stephanj This is good too!! 🦥Consistency, in the face of frustration, Wins.

@quiltingjaine @Happy Belated 55th Anniversary!!! I did have to google a Yonutz ☺️ Hope you enjoyed a special day together and continued success as you work towards 56!

Every day is a fresh start wrapped in possibility.

💜 MY MISSION STATEMENT 💜

Show up for myself daily—with strength, grace, and purpose.
Choose progress over perfection and stay the course.
Honor my body through movement, nourishment, and belief.
Each step moves me closer to my healthiest, happiest self.
I am strong. I am steady. I am unstoppable.

deepwoodslady · May 19

Round 296

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 65 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 253 FOR ME.

💪…..We are fierce and so we fight…..💪

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253

Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0

R295 EW= 193.6

R296 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.

Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜Final goal: 145-155. I’ll know when I get there.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = 7.0 GAINED (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 thru R292 (01/01/25 thru 04/10/25) = 3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

R293 (04/11/25 thru 04/20/25) = 0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 195.8)

R294 (04/21/25 thru 04/30/25) = 0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)

R295 (05/01/25 thru 05/10/25) = 2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 193.6)

R296 (05/11/25 thru 05/20/25) = xxxxx (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment

ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 193.6

05/11-194.6 ❌ - (Trend Weight: 195.0)

05/12 – 194.6 💠 (Trend Weight – 195.0)

05/13-194.2 ✅ - (Trend Weight: 194.9)

05/14-194.2 💠 - (Trend Weight: 194.8)

05/15-194.0 ✅ - (Trend Weight: 194.7)

05/16-DNW 💠 - (Trend Weight: DNW)

05/17-196.4 ❌ - (Trend Weight: 194.9)

05/18-DNW 💠 - (Trend Weight: DNW) I hit the floor running this morning thanks to my DGS who woke up before me. Oh, to have the energy of a 1st grader again! Went out of town yesterday. Dinner from a Mexican restaurant was HUGE. Brought over half home and then gave it away. But still…… May has been rough with my birthday and mother's day celebrations. However, both of those are over so the excuses need to be also.

🌺🌺🌺 🌺🌺 05/19-195.4 ✅ - (Trend Weight: 195.2) I tried to be stupid yesterday and only eat about 800 calories to make up for past transgressions but, as usual, it didn’t work. When will I learn? However, I still managed to pull off a good day and I’m showing a 1 lb loss since last weigh-in so that helps. I do need to have another good day in order to end this round as strong as possible. Because I ended last round at 193.6, this round is going to show a gain, but I need to whittle it down as close as possible. I hate walking backwards!

05/20-xxxxx- (Trend Weight: xxxxx) My Medicare Birthday (65).

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🌻

..

patriciafoley1 · May 19

5/11- 144.8 23136 steps 2282 calories burned, 1308 calories eaten
5/12 144.4 22867 steps 2389 calories burned 1081 calories eaten
5/13 144.2 23,203 steps 2260 calories burned 1191 calories eaten
5/14 no change 26496 steps 2464 calories burned 1084 calories eaten
5/15 143.8 28284 steps, 2550 calories burned 1106 calories eaten
5/16 143.8 25,188 steps 2361 calories burned 1044 calories eaten
5/17 143.8 20,779 steps 2418 calories burned 1343 calories eaten (24659 steps according to the iphone. My fitbit has not been counting steps right, after I walk, it will suddenly roll back the counter, hundreds or even thousands of steps. I don't know what is wrong with it. But it is frustrating. I also felt super hungry yesterday and grazed all day. Thought I would see it on the scale this morning but it was a drop)
5/18 143.2 13806 steps from fitbit (19K from polar watch) calories burned 2143 calories eaten 1334
5/19 143.2 stayed same. Ate 1/2 cup of brown rice yesterday so perhaps there's some carb weight here. I thought I posted an update today, but don't see it so here it is again.
5/20

MSWDiet · May 19

Calculating Body Fat vs Lean Mass

As requested, here is information on how I track my body fat percentage. When I do this weekly its easy to stick with my "Diet for Life". Anytime I think I'm ok without this objective measure, my long term maintenance is at risk… as it is now!

There are three parts.

First are the links to CALCULATORS that are ready to use, no explanation needed. A Scale and
/ or a Tape Measure are the only tools required. Go to these websites and plug in your numbers. Instant gratification.

Second and Third
For those who want to understand the math or keep spreadsheets:

--- YMCA method explained in brief followed by the equation

--- Department of Defense best known as the DoD method explained in brief followed by the equation

FREE CALCULATORS ONLINE - No need to do the math

YMCA Method - Includes instructions on how to properly take your measurements.
YMCA METHOD https://www.free-online-calculator-use.com/military-body-fat-calculator.html

DOD Method - Includes instructions on how to properly take your measurements.
DoD METHOD
https://www.free-online-calculator-use.com/military-body-fat-calculator.html

WHAT IS A BODY FAT CALCULATION AND WHAT IS THE EQUATION: Two of many methods explained

What is the YMCA body fat percentage measurement or calculation?

Source 1:
https://fitnessvolt.com/body-fat-ymca/

EXCERPT:

The body fat YMCA tool is one of the simpler calculators. It gives an approximation of body fat, body composition, and fat category based on gender, weight, and waist size.

FORMULAS

Source 2:
http://www.webcalcsolutions.com/Fitness-Calculators/Body-Fat-YMCA.asp?AcctNum=0&Index=85469846769870135
WebCalcSolutions.com

Select the blue dot to show formulas

EXCERPT:

Body Fat Estimate (YMCA formula) Calculator Formulas

Gender MALE
Weight - lbs
Measurements: Waist (at navel) - in
Body Fat (-98.42 + (4.15 * Waist) - (.082 * Weight)) / Weight

Gender FEMALE
Weight - lbs
Measurements: Waist (at navel) - in
Body Fat (-76.76 + (4.15 * Waist) - (.082 * Weight)) / Weight

What is the DOD body fat percentage measurement or calculation?

Source 3:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC4831679/

EXCERPT:
NIH National Library of Medicine
Pub med Central

Scroll down to find quote

The percent body fat equation currently implemented in body composition assessments for the U.S. Army (35), Navy (36), and Marine Corps (37), and detailed in DOD instruction 1308.3 (34), was used to predict percent body fat from the previously described circumference measurements (all measurements in inches):

Percent body fat=(86.010×log10⁢[abdomen−neck])−(70.041×log10⁢[height])+36.76

Fat mass (FM) was calculated as percent body fat obtained from the DOD equation multiplied by body mass. Fat-free mass (FFM) was calculated as body mass minus FM.

FORMULAS

Source 4:
https://www.liveabout.com/united-states-military-body-fat-standards-3356944
LiveAbout.com

EXCERPT:

Scroll for formulas

Body-Fat Procedures

For MALES, the formula is % body fat = 86.010 x log10(abdomen - neck) - 70.041 x log10(height) + 36.76

For FEMALES, the formula is % body fat = 163.205 x log10(waist + hip - neck) - 97.684 x log10(height) - 78.387

NOTE: About Links. I do not know this website's rules for including links to informational materials. To the best of my knowledge, none of these sites include ecommerce. They are all sites I've visited today. Always use your discretion when opening any links anywhere. End of my disclaimer.

FYI, each method may yield different results but it is accurate enough for me. I used these to track my progress during active weight-loss and to spot danger as I maintain. When I began tracking body composition I had only my Tanita scale. Lean mass is calculated based on body water percentage. At the time I had to pull formulas from body building sites. Today you can find calculators for many methods on websites and apps.

I hope this is helpful.

musicsax · May 20

67 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 296 (my 226th). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.

Goals for every 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

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.

Spoiler Warning

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

5/10 140 – well that’s a surprise!! I did get on the scales twice to confirm! But I am pleased. That’s a loss of 1.8 pounds, but I look back at photos of a few years ago & I do need to get back down to mid 135’s. On a side note, I still haven’t got my ‘phone back it seems that the police have lost it too, there is no record of where it is or who made the ‘phone call, I’m beginning to think it was an impostor trying to get my address, or am I being little too suspicious? Still awaiting the sim for my new ‘phone. See you all in the new round.

EW Rnd 295 141.4

SW Rnd 296 140.4

5/11 140.4 – 11.11 miles walked. New SIM arrived, able to sort out all the things I couldn’t without it !!

5/12 140.4 - 7.61 miles walked. Siblings lunch out & I chose lowest calorie on menu.

5/13 141 – 6.76 miles walked yesterday.

5/14 141 - 7.94 miles walked.

5/15 140.6 – (trend 140.4) 7 miles walked.

5/16 141.4 (trend 140.5) 6.41 miles walked.

5/17 141.4 (trend 140.6) 10.54 miles walked.

5/18 141.4 (trend 140.7) 6.69 miles.

5/19 142.2 (trend 141.1) 8.67 miles.

5/20 142.2 – (trend 141.2) 8.3 miles. Have really been slacking over the last 3 days & now need to pull the reins in NOW! An increase of 1.8 pounds ☹.

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

musicsax · May 20

@quiltingjaine - belated congrats to you & Carl, hope you had a lovely day - 55 years a celebration indeed :)💕.

pettycoatjunction · May 20

🌊🐠😎🌴Round 296

I ended the last round where I started it, but did manage to touch base with a 134.9 ever so briefly! This round I would like to become more familiar with the 134’s😉! I just booked a trip to Kauai last night for September, so now I have a goal to keep my eye on🌴🌴🌴

SW Rnd 296 134.5

5/11. 134.5
5/12. 135.3
5/13. 135.8
5/14. 135.3
5/15. 135.7
5/16. 135.8
5/17. 135.2
5/18 134.1
5/19. 135.0

musicsax · May 20

@deepwoodslady have a brilliant birthday 🎉, celebrate well xx

Skyleen75 · May 20

@Chapter_3 @_JeffreyD_ I nearly spit out my coffee with Carolyn’s response!!!! HaHaHaHa

Skyleen75 · May 20

@itladyee Sending you the biggest hug! I’m glad you took the time to sit in the sun and get some peace. Recharge yourself.

It’s so hard to show up for yourself during the emotionally draining times. I’m proud of you for checking in.

You are one strong woman. You got this.

Chapter_3 · May 20

@MSWDiet

Thank you so much for offering a most thorough, information/filled post. Gold! Every single person on this thread can benefit and I so appreciate your attention to detail. I worked these numbers last year, so I guess it’s time to work them again! These numbers do not lie! For those who track and measure this is the best way! Body fat percentage is simply the most telling and valuable measure available for tracking this journey. Thank you!

Skyleen75 · May 20

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

Round 295 End Weight 176.8

05/11 176.2
05/12 177.0
05/13 176.4
05/14 175.8
05/15 177.2
05/16 176.0
05/17 175.2
05/18 177.4
05/19 177.6

05/20 176.0 For the win!!!! Finally a round that shows a tiny bit of progress. That tiny little baby step in the right direction is so motivating right now.

This round had no DNW and no wild fluctuations.
Of course just when I find my groove the weather goes haywire up here. We’ll barely get out of the 50’s all week and lots of rain. Which means I am trying to do as much work as possible when I can.

It’s 6am and I have to go mulch a property real quick before I get to my scheduled job site.

I will NOT eat in the car today!!!!

Chapter_3 · May 20

R296 #66

Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” ( #HSF ) identity/mindset #bestshapeofmylife #ENGAGED #agingyounger

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activities = actual day

Daily = morning reflections

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SW Rnd 296 = 131.4

5/10 131.2 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️⏱️💓💦

5/11 131.4 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️⏱️🚶‍♀️💓🏆💦
5/12 131.8 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚶‍♀️💓🏆💦
5/13 131.2 🙆‍♀️💓🏆💦🎾
5/14 130.2 👀🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦
5/15 130.8 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓🏆💦
5/16 132.0 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦
5/17 131.4 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♂️⏱️💦
5/18 DAY OFF 🚫
5/19 132.0 🚫
5/20 131.8

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5/20 131.8 I can do so much better. My ruminating was not as bad, but I’m on fumes after the city meeting last night. Hopefully I can start sleeping. Our case was successful on some minor fronts… We have to decide if we will throw in the towel (or not) because we’re all exhausted. I’m playing 🎾this morning and committed to #HSF moving forward! My focus for today is to fuel, hydrate, have a positive attitude and enjoy my DGS this afternoon. Hopefully I’ll get a good nights sleep and start next round feeling strong.💪🏻#HSF

I didn’t see next round posted is it?

5/19 I worked on our city appeal all day not leaving my desk… Finally took a short walk in the evening only registering 5k steps. I have a gazillion things today and the meeting is tonight at 6 PM. I will hydrate all day!

5/18 I’m declaring a day off today. I was awake from 2:15 to 4:30 and then woke up at 7:15 and my day is destroyed from horrible sleep. I had a solid day yesterday, but I am off-kilter now. I will make my best efforts for sure!

5/17 131.4 still 🚫🏋️‍♂️. I had great intentions but hit a wall. I had a serious walk/jog at 6AM, then an 8AM “appeal” meeting w/atty that took me till 10 and after, I was done- wiped out. Couldn’t nap, couldn’t do anything & was basically a zombie all day. Haven’t heard from the buyers regarding the appraisal or inspection which our realtor says not to worry… I ate off plan yesterday, but not badly just not the usual 💯whole food. I had a hamburger patty with a BUN & butter last night. (comfort food) Imagine that! I finally slept well last night 830 to 5 AM… I feel great 💪🏻this morning! I find that when I sleep well the world is a really nice place! Sleep is key to my success. I need to come up with a plan for when I get less than five hours sleep per night… Something I can always go to when I’m a zombie. 🧟‍♀️

My closest girlfriends are throwing a shower for my DDIL… It’s not your typical baby shower. It will be a crawfish boil that guests happen to bring presents too… I won’t be tempted since I don’t like crawfish. It’ll be a long day but a good day! I’m writing here that I will do 🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♂️this morning when the sun comes up… Let’s see if I will!

5/16 132.0 - an inexplicable gain = to my inexplicable loss earlier this round. No TMI for three days perhaps? Won’t guess & will move on. I had a solid day yesterday… Still haven’t gotten back on the 🏋️‍♂️ train… could just DO IT but I resist. What is that about? Guessing I lost my #HSF mindset somewhere mid- morning. Lack of quality sleep hurts my efforts. Also, hope to hear about the property inspection sometime today! I hope everyone has a #HSF weekend!

5/15 130.8 Day got thrown off of plans from meetings lasting too long. Tired after - with some rumination, but not off the charts. Good protein high carb🚫🏋️‍♂️⏱️Ate later than usual last night. Today will be a great day with determination and a healthy mindset! 🏋️‍♂️⏱️!

5/14 130.2 nutrition 💪🏻. ⚖️ ??? large drop perhaps because I did not eat after 4:30? I would love for it to stick but I doubt it will. I usually ignore inexplicable upticks, so I’ll ignore an inexplicable downtick. My body systems fluctuate dramatically, remembering it’s not only CICO but what and when. Macros matter. Clean matters. I’ve been “clean“ for a good stretch now and that could be a factor. Will focus on:🏋️‍♂️⏱️today. #HSF

5/13 131.2 Seems my weight is stabilizing because of whole food (WOE). Good nutrition and movement but no plyo. Up too early but weighed anyway. Slept solid 8:30P to 2:30A. Up now and contemplating life.

I got the inspection date wrong. It wasn’t last week. The inspection is taking place today at the property. I’m not jazzing about that… The appeal process here in the city is lingering and our last appeal is set for Monday 5/19. Our handful of concerned citizens met yesterday - we learned of continued attempts at backdoor deals b/w the city /hospital - disgusted. Playing 🎾 this morning (first time in three weeks and second time in two months) -then taking a rest and revisiting previous appeals to prepare for Monday. NSV: I am consciously aware that I am entering the “rumination zone” and will pay attention today to make sure I keep my health first. Will take a series of 20 min 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️ & 🏋️‍♂️ breaks throughout the afternoon to diffuse and reset.

5/12 131.8 Spent much time contemplating this journey. Staggered my routine into little “snacks” throughout the day. It was a pretty “heavy” day - remembering fondly, with so much admiration my dear mom … Got to see DS, DDIL and DGS & sister. Worked in the yard with DH and had a wonderful early, healthy dinner. Was a 10/10.

5/11 131.4 Is this THE day I put on the FULL mindset to reach my BHAG? I’ve been coasting / drifting with a somewhat lackadaisical on/off attitude since February. Will take a minimum of 3 rounds for for the ⚖️ but with CONSTANT effort for 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️⏱️🚶‍♀️💓💪🏻. Consistent🏋️‍♂️⏱️takes a different mentality and will spend time preparing for it today. Strength training is a mindset that I haven’t adopted- YET. My nutrition is good, but my REAL goal is to be stronger / fitter (#HSF) every year to live a healthy, vibrant & active life. I’ve stalled since February. What does it REALLY take?! Yes, structure / planning /researching is best for me… yes, I’m “skinny fat”… I looked back through my journal and it’s been a battle. Way too many starts and stops.

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Me: Highest: 170lbs 2010; Lowest 128lbs 2014 - (🎢 128lbs -140lbs every 2-3 yrs since) Enter JGMTD Aug1 2024@ 145lbs. My goal is to stop the 🎢 roller coaster!

F66, 5’6” married, retired, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, fitness, habits and NSVs.

UGW BHAG: 128-130

TARGETS:

Daily: 🏆Nutrition (ALL: IF 18:6, cals 1150, macros = 🥩Pg 120g)🙆‍♀️15min🚶‍♀️10k, 💗Z2 60min, 💦 80oz. 🏋️‍♀️(5x) ⏱️(5x) Plyo

Chapter_3 · May 20

FOUND R297!

_JeffreyD_ · May 20

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48618415#Comment_48618415

@MSWDiet Ditto. I will have to dust off (power wash) my arithmetic skills.

_JeffreyD_ · May 20

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

Simple Goal for this round: Look before you leap.

Round 296 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed. (Calories In – day before)/ Comment

5/10/25 : 226.4 SW a day before.

5/11: 225.8 (2120 CI)
Yesterday’s food was terrible. The penalty will show up tomorrow. Spent most of the day fishing on “the Kraken,” noshing on easy processed snacks, then my buddy offered to buy me a Hardee’s lunch from the drive-through on the way home. I declined, but gave in and had some chicken tenders. I didn’t order fries, but they threw some in the bag. Yes, I ate them too. Frozen pizza for supper. DW’s idea and I didn’t argue. The narrative above is exactly my problem.

I was expecting a huge bump up this morning, but no. Though I would not call it exercise, there was a lot of functional movement yesterday. Fishing is hard work, but I am willing to do it if I have to. 😊

5/12: 227.2 (!)
And there is the bump. Mother’s Day with all the celebration got the better of my will power too. We had four generations together yesterday.

Today we shove off for a few days at DW’s sister and brother-in-law’s house two states away. Today is sister’s first round of chemo for breast cancer. We just want to be there for a bit of support, like pre-making some meals, planting flowers and just being there.

So, I will not be stepping on a scale until Friday but will try to lose or maintain between now and then.

5/13: DNW
5/14: DNW
5/15: DNW

5/16: 227.6 (2172 CI)
I guess for all intents and purposes I maintained while out of town. SIL chemo postponed a week due to a glitch in her blood work. It was good to be there to help her and her husband. (He has stage 3 lung cancer treated now with a daily chemo pill.) DW helped plant flowers. I ate three square meals a day and didn’t move much.

Good to be back posting again. I did keep up reading you all. Time to find a groove. Four more days to try to get my Ten-day average down. It will be hard because when I have a DNW day, I enter an average between two known days. For example for the 13th, 14th and 15th I entered 227.4 on the spreadsheet.

5/17: 228.6 (2082 CI)
Residual effect from our trip. That will pretty much seal the deal that I will not lower my 10-day-average. My CO yesterday were over half of CI. Great bike ride. Had a birthday party for 8-year-old DGS last night. Sweet boy. I am enjoying that while I can. 😊

DGS was horsing around with his classmates yesterday at lunch and put salt, black pepper and mustard in his mouth. (who hasn’t? HA!) He had to go to the school nurse and then home and then to the doctor. Nothing to see here… false alarm. Consensus is he inhaled a bit of pepper.

5/18: 227.6 (2010 CI)
A day of odd tasks and rest.
• Prepped the Big Green Egg for today’s pork loin. Bought some lump charcoal.
• Got the hummingbird feeder out and made some nectar.
• Attended DGS “friends” party at the local indoor trampoline park. (we left before the pizza and cake part)
• Stocked up on some supplies at Costco. Split the $1.50 hotdog with DW.
• Watched some PGA Golf.
• Watched some Indiana Fever basketball (CC had a triple double)

Hoarse voice this morning…

5/19: 227.4 (?)
Pork Loin was exquisite.
Doing a lot of churning here. In the dictionary, there is not a picture of me next to the definition of discipline.

5/20: 225.5 (2046 CI)
Well, even though I sit below my starting weight, I consider this round a failure. My ten-day average went up by almost a pound. The whole round was spent sticking my nose where it doesn’t belong. True, I had a road trip and a DGS birthday in there, but nobody twisted my arm one time to behave the way I did. Let’s see if this last minute drop inspires me to do better next round. Another road trip coming next week.

AR10at50 · May 20

F, 60, SW-187, Sept.’14
UGW- 130
RGW:137

Thank you @quiltingjaine 🌸

5/13-138
5/16-138
5/17-138
5/19-RTW

5/20-139-Getting back on the wagon after so many (unhealthy) food centered activities. Tomorrow, my dad and our friend will come to my house and I’ll drive them to a casino a couple of hours away just over the state line. Another couple of days of travel and restaurant food, but I will bring healthy snacks. Pickleball with the local gals this morning. When I play with the men, I sweat more and am absolutely beat when I’m done.

stephanj · May 20

🚢🌊🌊🌊

SW Rnd 296: 168.4

This is the year that I finally get it done 🚢I steer my own ship

Destination: Healthy BMI at 50

🦥Consistency, in the face of frustration, Wins.

This challenge was largely spent undoing the damage from the lost Mother’s Day weekend, and then struggling with my own overall motivations. I have been toying with this same range of weight since the beginning of April. I have to recognize that I have been putting in a lot of effort. I truly have. But it’s been maintenance level effort. Losing weight will require some sacrifice and getting out of my comfort zone. Not pleasant but simply true!

5/11-168.4🌷
5/12-167.2
5/13- 165.2
5/14- 165.2
5/15-165.0
5/16- 165.0
5/17- 165.6
5/18 -166.6
5/19-166.2
5/20-166.0

stephanj · May 20

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48617814#Comment_48617814

Thanks for posting this!

quiltingjaine · May 20

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48618546#Comment_48618546

@_JeffreyD_ this is why we all carry our phones - instant calculator! Unless you are a Ludite like Carl - proudly self proclaimed! LOL

MSWDiet · May 20

Thanks for showing me so much Love MFP Friends. Your thumbs up mean more to me than you could know. Sometimes its the seemingly little things that make a world of difference.

FEMA follow up: They finally paid out "emergency aid" for when we had no electricity and water. I'm one of just two in my subdivision who got any return on our tax dollars. Three days without essentials is the eligibility criteria with no documentation. We went a week with no power but thankfully only 36hous without water. My neighbor was paid timely. Others have just given up and tapped savings and /or credit.

FYI, a few extra but essential Emergency Preparedness items for your consideration. I had all of the standard emergency preparations in place but I never considered Needing Help. There may be limited or no media, internet, phone and even cell phone service. Research will not likely be possible and you may need immediate assistance not covered by dialing 911.

Help from FEMA - Print out the contact info and eligibility criteria for claims. Phone numbers and website information may not be available to you for days. Whatever help arrives in your area may not be safely accessible to you. In person applications were an easy 12 miles away for me; however, despite being a straight shot, safe routes and alternates were uncertain. Also, gas was limited and the car was my only power source. Having a working phone took priority.

Help from CHARITIES - Keep a printed contact list of organizations and request help Immediately from ALL of them. There are local, regional and national organizations that travel to disasters. I did not know this. Find every last one in advance. Better to decline extra help than to receive none.

Resources are limited and its usually first come first served. There is no triage. A large able bodied family may get a labor team to help with debris removal while a disabled senior living alone gets none.

The minute you have access request every kind of help you need from every agency and organization. Most will go unanswered or be declined due to the sheer volume of calls for help. The more contacts you make, the better your chances of receiving help.

@musicsax Luv Luv Luv "Stay Engaged" Some people isolate when things are not going well. Humans are social by nature. Even the most shy and quiet people are valuable when engaged with others.

@_JeffreyD_ Logarithms are long lost in my memory! I was grateful for spreadsheets when I had to build my own calculators. I'm even more grateful for today's free calculator apps and websites.

@Chapter_3 My inner analyst speaking ;-)

@itladyee Vanity is a huge motivator! Genuine Compliments make me as happy as a hog in slop. I roll in it and enjoy :-) Then there are kids, brutally honest in their innocence :-( I've got one who grabs anything loose as "Quackable". I'm regularly tugged with a resounding "Quack" these days. I want those hog in slop feel good moments back. Lol

quiltingjaine · May 20

Female 5’1” Age 75 years

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)

1/1/25 139.5

Comments pertain to previous day

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SW Rnd 296 133.0 AW 133.25

5/11 133.0 Happy Mother’s Day to those who celebrate. I believe I may be down 0.5 (so 132.5) after coffee and TMI. YAY! My Garmin watch is dead again! New batteries more than every 2 months isn’t very user friendly. 12/27-2/22, 3/17-5/10

5/12 133.0 Nothing fancy yesterday. My choice was EL Pollo Loco and we had a coupon for $4 off a meal for 2. I had leg and thigh, broccoli, and Loco salad with cilantro dressing. I DID eat my churro in the evening with coffee.

5/13 133.0 I will try to be happy hanging here as I know I’m eating LCHF and my body just has to decide I’m serious.

5/14 132.0 Fasted until 3:30 and had a beef patty and asparagus. 100 days until grandson’s wedding in Kona! Cramp in foot during the night and both calves when I got up. Need to remember electrolytes!

5/15 132.0

5/16 133.5. Chinese for OMAD yesterday- egg drop soup, Kung Pao chicken, three bites of noodles. I expected to be higher since I was 139.5 at bedtime!! Going to Great Greek today.

5/17 134.0 We shared a Yonutz yesterday. Today is our 55th anniversary.

5/18 135.0 ate leftover Kung Pao chicken and 3 bites of noodles, didn’t sleep worth a darn, splurged on small grilled cheese on homemade sourdough discard bread.

5/19 134.0 Nothing but protein. I had not slept well last night (Saturday) and consequently could not stay awake on Sunday evening. I showered and went to bed before 8:30pm. However, awake at 2:45AM with a headache. Got up at 3:20.

5/20 133.0 DH has dentist appointment followed by lunch out with blind friend. I’m glad he’s back to doing that and getting away from the neighborhood for a while.

Thank you all again for anniversary wishes!

MSWDiet · May 20

Hello MFP friends.

I didn't have a chance to browse any postings last round. This round I'll be more supportive of everyone. I appreciate everyone's dedication to all of our success.

My neighbors and I are still beaten down by hurricane Helene stress. However, there is never a good reason to live unhealthy.

I know that even a fast food menu can be altered for my needs. I've been doing it for over 15 years. A bacon burger no bun has more nutrition than oreos and onion potato chips. Often costs less too.

Now I'm just rambling...

Wishing all of you Rousing SUCCESS for this round.

I'm sure you all did better than I did last round. Success takes dedication which I've lacked recently. I must improve.

Goals:

Get off the excess salt and all sugar so I can drop this water weight

Exercise burn 500 calories daily

Full abs and flexibility daily

Body fat calculation weekly

Yes I Can! Yes I Will!

SW Rnd 296 - 157.8 lbs

5/11 - 158.4

Not off to a great start. I know what's needed. Now how do I get myself "unstuck"?

5/12 - 156.4 lbs

Big sigh, weighing in at my heaviest time of day is hurting my feelings. Nonetheless, it's necessary to remind myself how far off I am from my best weight.

5/13 - 157.4 lbs

The 1lb up is surprising but such is life. Finding my way back on track.

5/14 - 158.4 lbs

Weighed in but forgot to post this yesterday. With this water retention I got a check for error type message because of rapid eight gain. The source of course is I'm back on salt and sugar.

5/15 - 157.4 lbs

Still bloated from poor eating. No way to justify my bad behavior. Introspective needed to understand why I'm self harming by poor eating and exercise.

Regular activity is higher than usual. Every day I'm hard at work as best I'm able. Physical labor is not the same as targeted exercise.

There is a way to balance physical activity. I just need to find it so that I can get the stress relief from exercise and handle these hurricane recovery projects.

5/16 - 158.4lbs

Edema is crazy today. It's been ages since I've experienced this and also ages since I've eaten poorly enough for this to happen.

Today I'm eating foods that are naturally diuretic. The water weight should be released over the weekend. That is, provided I behave myself. Fingers crossed, soon I'll have a more accurate weight and no swollen ankles.

5/17 - 155.6lbs

Water retention is starting to drain now that I've managed to avoid the sweet and salty snacks. Lately the all day dopamine fixes have been getting me through each week. Like all excesses, more harm than good is done in the end.

I have been all over the place with this rounds goals. Not one day has been complete. "No Mercy and No Excuses" All of the naughty food was purchased by me for me. Regardless of what life dishes out there is never a reason to neglect myself.

Fortunately vanity is all mine in every way shape and form. Every day of apathy is starting to show up in my skin and muscle contours. Cant have that! At size 22 and at size 2 looking better than just good is mandatory. If I don't get my act together for the sake of excellent health I'll do it of the sake of aging in never fading beauty. The bloom will never fall off of this flower. Whatever my motivation, what matters is that I get it done.

5/18 - 157.4lbs Getting on the scale immediately after guzzling a quart of water is a huge blow to my ego. Also, edema is on the rise again although l have behaved over the past few days. I think allergies may be part of the problem.

Taking measurements today for body fat and lean muscle mass calculations. The scale matches both the gym and doctor's scales of the same brand. However, I find a tape measure and doing the math for the YMCA and DOD military methods suit me better.

Scary endeavor but tomorrow I'll post the number. My life maintenance plan is to weigh less than 140lbs with body fat between 18% and 20%. For over a decade I did well. Once I stopped daily and weekly objective measures I fell off the wagon. This is for the feel good, be healthy, live long kind of life that I want.

5/19 - 157.6 lbs

Body Composition Statistics:

DOD calc - 30.1% fat / 69.9% lean

Tanita scale - 21.3% fat / 22.7% lean / 56.0% water

YMCA calc - 30% fat / 70% lean

Water weight is kicking my donkey again. Likely due to handling pine lumber daily. I'd forgotten how much my allergies affect edema.

Carbs are down but not anywhere close to normal. This is still a major factor contributing to this water retention.

I'm still erratic with my daily goals but things are improving.

Fat vs Lean:

😑 not good.

5/20

patriciafoley1 · May 20

5/11- 144.8 23136 steps 2282 calories burned, 1308 calories eaten
5/12 144.4 22867 steps 2389 calories burned 1081 calories eaten
5/13 144.2 23,203 steps 2260 calories burned 1191 calories eaten
5/14 no change 26496 steps 2464 calories burned 1084 calories eaten
5/15 143.8 28284 steps, 2550 calories burned 1106 calories eaten
5/16 143.8 25,188 steps 2361 calories burned 1044 calories eaten
5/17 143.8 20,779 steps 2418 calories burned 1343 calories eaten (24659 steps according to the iphone. My fitbit has not been counting steps right, after I walk, it will suddenly roll back the counter, hundreds or even thousands of steps. I don't know what is wrong with it. But it is frustrating. I also felt super hungry yesterday and grazed all day. Thought I would see it on the scale this morning but it was a drop)
5/18 143.2 13806 steps from fitbit (19K from polar watch) calories burned 2143 calories eaten 1334
5/19 143.2 stayed same. Ate 1/2 cup of brown rice yesterday so perhaps there's some carb weight here. I thought I posted an update today, but don't see it so here it is again. 22501 steps 2404 calories burned, 1194 calories eaten.
5/20 143.2

So total lost this round 1.6 pounds. Not great but not bad. I have been adding more carbs to my diet, so

itladyee · May 20

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (~ 1650 ~)
✅ - Macros - Protein (75g - 100g) Carbs < 75g
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
🚫 - No Wine
⬇️- Downward trend

SW RND 296 ~ 232.0 Goal this round 230

5/11 Late to Round
5/12 Late to Round
5/13 Late to Round
5/14 232.6 ~ Struggling with everything….but still showing up.
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19 232 ~ Totally MIA this round. It's been a crazy few days… see spoiler if interested. Yippee for 297! Somebody help me…rhetorical!
5/20 232.2 ~ Brighter days ahead!

@MSWDiet ~ thank you for sharing the calculators and other links. I will check them out! Thank you also for the essential Emergency Preparedness items to consider. Great information and oh the things we take for granted! And Vanity for the WIN!

@Skyleen75 ~ great job this round, consistency and a loss!!

rbelfiore0262 · May 20

ose Age 63 5' 6"CSW: 160.4 5/8/25 GW: 139

SW Rnd 296

Round goal weight 157.

🏃‍♀️ 5/11: 156

🏃‍♀️ 5/12: 156.8

🏃‍♀️ 5/13: 157.4

🏃‍♀️ 5/14: 155.8 (???!!!) I moved the scale 3 times to verify.

🏃‍♀️ 5/15: 157.8 —- What the heck???? OK still less than beginning but still….

🏃‍♀️ 5/16: 157.8 I've already eaten my total carbs for the day at breakfast!

🏃‍♀️ 5/17: DNW - got completely off track this morning. Such a beautiful day and yet I've gotten nothing accomplished.

🏃‍♀️ 5/18: 157.4

🏃‍♀️ 5/19: DNW

5/20: 161.1 I HAVE NO IDEA WHAT HAPPENED!! NEED TO START EXERCISING

deepwoodslady · May 20

@Chapter_3

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10939107/just-give-me-10-days-round-297

deepwoodslady · May 20

Round 296

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 65 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 253 FOR ME.

💪…..We are fierce and so we fight…..💪

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253

Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0

R295 EW= 193.6

R296 EW= 195.4