Maintainers' Weekly Check-in

August 2025

Name Lesley

Age: 74

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)

Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 6+ years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for April 48.8 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for May 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for June 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average for the year so far 49.1 kg

Aug 4th: 48.7 kg (trend 49.0 kg)

Aug 11th:

Aug 18th:

Aug 25th:

Successes/Struggles

A good week, I had a day out on Wednesday, had a picnic lunch and a scrappy dinner, stayed just about within my calories, but higher carbs than usual. We were out to dinner on Thursday – Chinese buffet – again, just about within calorie allowance but this time probably higher fats than usual. I avoided the noodles and rice but the meat and veg was stir-fried.

Overall, I did well and I’m getting back to the weight I was before the holiday break last month.

August 2025

Name Lesley

Age: 74

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)

Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 6 years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for April 48.8 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for May 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for June 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average for the year so far 49.1 kg

Aug 4th: 48.7 kg (trend 49.0 kg)

Aug 11th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.8 kg)

Aug 18th:

Aug 25th:

Successes/Struggles:

Another good week, everything going to plan: to be at the lower end of my range before going away on holiday in September.

We had a day out on Wednesday (theatre trip) but came home early without having dinner out, so the weight is slowly easing down.

August 2025

Name Lesley

Age: 74

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)

Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 6 years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for April 48.8 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for May 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for June 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average for the year so far 49.1 kg

Aug 4th: 48.7 kg (trend 49.0 kg)

Aug 11th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.8 kg)

Aug 18th: 48.3 kg (trend 48.7 kg)

Aug 25th:

Successes/Struggles:

All is going well. Had a day out on Saturday that involved over 6 hours sitting in a coach but also several hours walking (23,000+ steps!).

@425Recess - your body needs good nutrition to aid healing so logging is indeed a good idea. I had a hip replacement a couple of years ago and I was amazed at how much I needed to eat when you consider that exercise was severely restricted for several weeks.

August 2025

Name Lesley

Age: 74

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)

Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 6 years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for May 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for June 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average for the year so far 49.1 kg

Aug 4th: 48.7 kg (trend 49.0 kg)

Aug 11th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.8 kg)

Aug 18th: 48.3 kg (trend 48.5 kg)

Aug 25th: 48.4 kg (trend 48.4 kg)

Successes/Struggles:

An odd week – my weight dropped down to 48.1 on Thursday then popped up to 48.7 on Sunday, no apparent reason for the weight swings. That’s the wonderful world of bodyweight swings.

The trend is downwards which is what I want prior to going away on holiday in September.

Name: Lorraine
Age: 77
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~7 years - Was on maintenance for 8 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.

2025
Average weight recorded for Jan. 116.2
Average weight recorded for Feb. 115.2
Average weight recorded for Mar. 114.9
Average weight recorded for April 113.5
Average weight recorded for May 113.1
Average weight recorded for June 113.0
Average weight recorded for July 112.7
Average weight recorded for Aug. 111.4

Week of:
Sept 1: 109.7

Struggles and Successes: Lost a little more this week. I went to the nutritionist last Tuesday and she confirmed that having a couple broken bones require more calories during the healing process. I have almost 2 more weeks until I am off of soft foods. I suspect the weight will come back swiftly. She warned about eating more. She said just add calories to what I am eating such as whole milk instead of 2%. She didn't seem very concerned.

Age: 78
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~7 years - Was on maintenance for 8 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.

2025
Average weight recorded for Jan. 116.2
Average weight recorded for Feb. 115.2
Average weight recorded for Mar. 114.9
Average weight recorded for April 113.5
Average weight recorded for May 113.1
Average weight recorded for June 113.0
Average weight recorded for July 112.7
Average weight recorded for Aug. 111.4

Week of:
Sept 1: 109.7
Sept 8: 109.7

Struggles and Successes: I went up a bit and then down a bit and now right back where I started from last week. I didn't log so I could have ate less that I thought. Today I ate over 1700 calories. My goal weight is 115 so (strange to say this) but I want to gain. I'll try to log every day.

Age: 78
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~7 years - Was on maintenance for 8 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.

2025
Average weight recorded for Jan. 116.2
Average weight recorded for Feb. 115.2
Average weight recorded for Mar. 114.9
Average weight recorded for April 113.5
Average weight recorded for May 113.1
Average weight recorded for June 113.0
Average weight recorded for July 112.7
Average weight recorded for Aug. 111.4

Week of:
Sept 1: 109.7
Sept 8: 109.7
Sept 15: 110.2

Struggles and Successes: I went up a bit. I decided that I am not going to worry about this much. I will eat when hungry and not worry about gaining weight. It will happen. I haven't struggle to keep my weight down all my life and have that suddenly change. Since I don't plan to break any bones again, it will go up until I stop it. Just like losing, logging food helps to keep me on track.

Thanks, @lesdarts180 I think I am starting to relax knowing that I won't gain 10 lbs in a day and if I happen to go over a bit, I now know how to deal with it.

September 2025

Name Lesley
Age: 74

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)
Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months
How long in maintenance: 6 years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for June 49.1 kg (108 lb)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average weight recorded for August 48.4 kg (107 lb)

Average for the year so far 49.0 kg

Sept 1st: 48.0 kg (trend 48.2 kg)

Sept 8th: 48.0 kg (trend 48.1 kg)

Sept 15th: 47.9 kg (trend 48.0 kg)

Sept 22nd: 48.0 kg (trend 48.0 kg)

Sept 29th:

Successes/Struggles:

I have been steady at around 48 kg for a few weeks now, in preparation for a vacation. I fly on Tuesday morning for 2 weeks in Kos. We are in a self-catering apartment but will eat out every night – and ice creams will be eaten! I expect to be pretty active – cycling and swimming – and typically only gain a little on these trips.

Age: 78
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~7 years - Was on maintenance for 8 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.

2025
Average weight recorded for Jan. 116.2
Average weight recorded for Feb. 115.2
Average weight recorded for Mar. 114.9
Average weight recorded for April 113.5
Average weight recorded for May 113.1
Average weight recorded for June 113.0
Average weight recorded for July 112.7
Average weight recorded for Aug. 111.4
Average weight recorded for Sept. 110.5

Week of:
Sept 6: 112.6

Struggles and Successes: Still going up which is what I want. I don't want the additional calories to be empty calories, and I do worry a little about what it will be like when I am at goal, but I now know how to do this. It will be okay.

October 2025

Name Lesley

Age: 75 - birthday in September

Height: 153 cm (5’ 0.5”)

Total weight lost: 22.5 kg (approx. 50 lb)

Time it took to lose: 9 months

How long in maintenance: 6 years!!

Maintenance weight range: 48 – 51 kg (106 – 112 lbs)

Average weight recorded for July 48.5 kg (107 lb)

Average weight recorded for August 48.4 kg (107 lb)

Average weight recorded for September 48.0 kg (106 lb)

Average for the year so far 48.9 kg

Oct 6th: Away on holiday

Oct 13th: 48.7 kg (Trend 49.6 kg)

Oct 20th:

Oct 27th:

Successes/Struggles:

I’ve been away on holiday for two weeks. Travelled home on Tuesday the 7th – including a 4-hour flight – and weighed in at over 50 kg on Wednesday morning. So 1.5 kg has dropped off already – fluid retention – and the weight gain after 2 weeks of holiday is less than 1 kg.

I call that a success! Lots of activity/exercise helped – cycling, swimming, every day.

Age: 78
Height: 5'4"
Total weight lost: 50 lb.
Time it took to lose: Over years with ups/downs
How long in maintenance: at current weight ~7 years - Was on maintenance for 8 years at 125 lbs.
Maintenance weight range: 115 +/- 2 lbs.

Week of:
Oct 6: 112.6
Oct 13: 112.6
Oct 20: 112.8

Struggles and Successes: Today's weight is up by .2. Not very impressive. But it is more that 2 lbs over last month's average. I don't gain or loss very fast. It is really a blessing now. But when I was trying to lose the 50 lbs it was very frustrating.