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Haven't weighed the last couple of days but I am watching what I eat. My housemate and her friend keep on bringing home treats from their outings to the farmer's market and the legendary Bucky's. It is the end of the month and have little money so it's easy to pass on going to those places where the only things to do are…

Wow! Just saw that I got a badge for being on MFP for 10 years! Time has certainly flown! Hard to look and my streak and see it is only 5 days. Oh well, one day at a time does it.

9-24-24: 195.5 9-27-24: 192.5 I'm surprised about the three-pound drop, but I will joyously take it. I started taking Wellbutin this week, and have been watching what I eat so we will see how this goes--hopefully the same way. I'm looking forward to being in the 80s.

I washed out on the summer challenge but am glad to be starting a slightly lower weight for the fall challenge. I am adding Mindful Eating to my weight loss tool kit and think that will help. This challenge is starting today, 9/24/24, and goes until 11/24/24 or something close to that. I think that puts Thanksgiving in the…

6-27-24: 195.3 7-04-24: 195.1 7-19-24: 197.8 9-24-24: 195.5 Those two months got away from me--but starting again because I want to, need to, and because I got weighed at the doctor's office and my weight was down. So now going to begin to embrace mindful eating. One step at a time. Will post the Fall challenge.

6-27-24: 195.3 7-04-24: 195.1 7-19-24: 197.8 I have been comfort eating and going for sweet food. Have gotten things more in control the last few days. Moving in a week, have gotten the packing mostly done. Intend to go to the local rec center near JP's after my move. Going to focus on weighing and tracking for now.

6-27-24: 195.3 7-04-24: 195.1 4th of July. Going to Boulder today, Friday, coming home Saturday evening. A little worried about my kitty, she is used to me being around all the time. But know she will be fine. I've been up and down all week. Had my last radiation treatment on Monday.

6-27-24: 195.3 Starting to track again. I'm recovering from surgery and treatment for uterine cancer (not fair that I didn't get a weight loss for having a body part removed). My ultimate goal is 165. Have 30 pounds to go but I know I can do it. My focus will be on health, my move at the end of July and consistently…

03-17-24: 195.4 I have been off the wagon for a month. I just got diagnosed with cancer this week (early-stage uterine, so not the worst) but noticed I've been doing some comfort eating and have decided to challenge myself to record my weight during March, April, and May. I do not have the go-for-it to follow a food plan…

01-05-23: 193.4 01-12-24: 190.7 01-19-24: 190.9 01-26-24: 189.9 02-10-24: 189.6 Doing pretty well with the daily weigh-in but not tracking food. Having gut problems and going to see the gastro people on Monday.

01-05-23: 193.4 01-12-24: 190.7 01-19-24: 190.9 01-26-24: 189.9 Weighing early this morning which seems to make a big difference (weigh less at 10:00), but have been wanting to wake earlier to snag more students that another early bird has been getting to first, apparently. Was 186.6 mid week so know I am heading in the…

01-05-23: 193.4 01-12-24: 190.7 01-19-24: 190.9 Ate a big bowl of salty ramen for dinner so feel fine that I'm not seeing a loss. Goal for next week is to be in the 80's decade. Did not drink all my water the last two days.

01-05-23: 193.4 01-12-24: 190.7 I think this is about drinking a lot more water. Got a new 4-cup water cup that is very pretty and is making drinking water more attractive. Paid for by Patrick with the Starbuck's card he gave me for Christmas.

01-05-23: 193.4 I've been up and down over the holiday. Here is my beginning weight for the Winter challenge.

A New Year and New Resolve! The first weigh-in for this challenge starts January 5th and the last will be February 23rd. Just record your weight on the 5th (date/weight) and track your food as well, with whatever method or program you choose. No other rules. Choose any food plan that works for you. My ultimate goal is to…

12/18/23: 193 12/23/23: 190.9 The 23rd is my first Friday weight recording. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve so this weekend, although I will track, might not be perfect in terms of staying within calories. Next weekend is the last weekend before this personal challenge takes off in earnest. My goal is 165. Easier on my knees and…

12/18/23: 193 Yikes! Well, I've got to start somewhere. But look at that! .2 pounds lighter than February! :o

02/24/23: 193.2 04/21/23: 188.7 05/21/23: 188.4 05/31/23: 187.7 Back on WW, day one.

02/24/23: 193.2 04/21/23: 188.7 05/21/23: 188.4 A month later..hey, I lost .3! Actually, the focus hasn't been on weight loss but on managing my GERD, which is eroding my esophagus to the point of bleeding (in the past, hopefully). The anti-GERD medicine makes me feel terrible but trying lots of things. The bright side is…

02/24/23: 193.2 04/21/23: 188.7

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 01/15/23: 193.5 01/21/23: 192.5 01/27/23: 192.5 02/04/23: 194.5 02/24/23: 193.2 Still focused on health with weight loss second but doing better digestively. Quitting kombucha because I think foods that ferment might be my problem (high FODMAP). Watching my intake of dairy, wheat, peppers,…

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 01/15/23: 193.5 01/21/23: 192.5 01/27/23: 192.5 02/04/23: 194.5 OK, well, focusing on health instead of weight loss. My gut has gone wonky and I suspect a week-long binge (eating my family's goulash every day) might have been so high FODMap that I still have digestive issues weeks later. So,…

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 01/15/23: 193.5 01/21/23: 192.5 01/27/23: 192.5 Struggling with digestion so moving more to the Low FODmap diet. Close to being on it so will just move further down the road. We will see if it helps.

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 01/15/23: 193.5 01/21/23: 192.5 Headed in the right direction. January has been a B :# for me so far but not going to stop striving. Just found out that I'm pre-diabetic and it reinforces that exercise is the key. Set my goals for the year, and when one sets goals what often comes up is all…

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 01/15/23: 193.5 Been doing some emotional eating and not getting enough exercise. Better at drinking water. Trouble with constipation a bit. Exercise needs to be added to my routine. Today close to perfecting a checklist for my morning routine. One step at a time. Have not stopped weighing…

01/01/23: 196.1 01/06/23: 191.9 I have been faithful to my Tuesday/Thursday fast and kept it to 1350 every other day. Already seeing results but hard for me to be patient--I want everything I envisioned for 2023 to effortlessly manifest today, or at the latest, tomorrow, lol. Slow and steady, Gayle. My goal is 165 by…

01/01/23: 196.1 The first challenge of 2023 runs from January 1 until the end of February, about 10 weeks. I like to plan challenges based on the season. My goal for the year is to lose 30 pounds through weighing, tracking food, and two days a week of intermittent fasting (750 calories) a week. I will strive to keep my…

I'm back after a month of struggle. I'll weigh in tomorrow.

09/26/22: 191.6 09/30/22: 194.1 Well, this 11-7 eating bracket is not looking so good. Because I am not really being thoughtful about what I'm eating. It has leveled out a bit. Will get back to tracking and drinking more water. Never good for me to eat a lot in one sitting. Remember my family sitting around the table and…

Starting again. This challenge is from 9/26/22 to November 1/18/22. 8 weeks if I counted correctly. I'm going to delve into senior intermittent fasting--a 7-hour window of eating, not eating (fasting) the rest of the time. I'll record my food and strive for healthy whole foods. Join me with whatever food plan and exercise…