Post by: elaine amj on January 01, 2019, 05:30:27 PM
Now that the holidays are over - let's take a look at the scale again!
It's time to retire Losing Weight in 2018 (https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforum%2Emrmoneymustache%2Ecom%2Findex%2Ephp%3Ftopic%3D83561%2E0&share_tid=83561&share_fid=111053&share_type=t-) and start a new thread for a new year. Who's in?
Let's kick things off with a recap of 2018 and your plans for 2019. What are you going to work on this year?
Post by: elaine amj on January 01, 2019, 05:43:25 PM
Starting the year back at my highest weight from 3 years ago (154lbs). This is officially obese for my very petite 5ft frame. THREE times now I have dropped as low as 130lbs so it is annoying to see all this weight back on again.
I am finally ready to do something about it and have logged back into MyFitnessPal again. It is the only thing that has ever helped me lose weight. And maybe I just need to accept that I should log for the rest of my life. We'll see (I hate logging!)
My biggest challenge is binge eating when I am upset. Need to find a less destructive way to channel my frustrations when I am upset that doesn't involve finding the largest portions of the unhealthiest junk possible.
Also, once I start eating a meal I have a hard time stopping and usually continue nibbling on this and that even when I am not hungry. So focused on healthier options for post-meal nibbles.
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Post by: ToughMother on January 01, 2019, 05:47:21 PM
Well, those pesky fall/winter holidays have taken their toll and I've put 5 lbs back on. So, getting that back off again is the 2019 goal! Wishing everyone well in their weight and health goals!
Post by: wintertell on January 01, 2019, 06:22:16 PM
Post by: C-note on January 01, 2019, 06:30:19 PM
My 2-week winter/holiday vacation put 8 pounds back on. Fingers-crossed that I still fit into those smaller-sized clothes.
For 2019, I want to lose the 8 I gained back plus 5 more.
Post by: Eurotexan on January 01, 2019, 07:33:13 PM
Post by: BurbPlanner on January 01, 2019, 08:12:49 PM
I've dropped almost 20 lbs towards the end of 2018, primarily through intermittent fasting with durations from 24 hours to 2.5 days. Lazy keto wasn't doing it for me - too hard for me to walk on by all the crap people bring to the office to share. When I'm fasting, I can't pretend that I can eat "just half the donut!" Interestingly, I have less hunger fasting than with other eating patterns.
Going forward, I aim to drop another 15 lbs, bringing me to 150, and then evaluate my goals. For my height, 150 is at the top of the 'healthy BMI' and I could probably benefit from getting lower. However, at that point, it may be better to focus on building strength and sustainable habits that will last.
One challenge I have is finding rewards that fit my frugal goals as well. Fasting does have the benefit of not requiring fancy diet foods, but I do like having treats to look forward to! What do you guys use as healthy, frugal rewards?
Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 01, 2019, 09:17:56 PM
I gained 10 pounds in 2018 and I am lucky it wasn't worse.
A suspicious area was discovered via x-ray on my husband's lung. Long story short he had the upper lobe of his left lung removed in October and the suspicions was a cancerous tumor. I am a stress eater and there was plenty of it.
This year I want to get back to walking and eating less junk.
Post by: ItsALongStory on January 02, 2019, 04:18:26 AM
In 2019 I want to set realistic short term goals to keep me focused which I will do through partaking in a weight loss challenge at work to help trigger my competitive nature. Two of those were the driver for my weightloss. The ultimate hope is still to get below 200lbs (means losing about 35-38 lbs) so let's aim for 210 by end of 2019.
My biggest problem areas are beer and eating out, cutting back on both should certainly benefit me in multiple ways.
Post by: neophyte on January 02, 2019, 07:53:01 AM
My plan for achieving this:
-Log food. I use MFP. Ugh. But it works.
-Weigh myself daily. Not good for some people, only way for me to keep myself accountable.
-Prep the veggies when I get home from the store before they even go in the fridge. If they are ready I'll snack on them. If I have to do any prep at all I'll look for something easier.
-Keep junk food out of the house. I have no self control.
-Bodyweight workouts and some weights. I hate cardio though.
-Dance more. Hike more.
Post by: bcbaseballman on January 02, 2019, 08:07:33 AM
Good Luck Everyone
Post by: turketron on January 02, 2019, 09:17:34 AM
I've never closely tracked my weight, but from the infrequent occasions where I have weighed myself I know I've gained maybe 10 or so pounds in the past year or two. I weighed myself this morning and I'm at ~161, I'd like to get that down to 150. I could certainly stand to lose more than that but I think that'll be a good starting goal.
I think my first goal will just be to weigh myself every morning to establish a baseline, just to get in the habit of paying more attention to it. I'll probably update in a week or two and go from there.
How do people here feel about food/calorie tracking apps? Do you find them useful? Is there a specific one you would recommend? The only one I know of is MyFitnessPal but I've heard mixed things about it.
Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 02, 2019, 09:37:15 AM
How do people here feel about food/calorie tracking apps? Do you find them useful? Is there a specific one you would recommend? The only one I know of is MyFitnessPal but I've heard mixed things about it.I use MFP and find it helpful. Measuring things and seeing how many calories something has can be a shock. Cereal was a real eyeopener for me. Stay away from the forums I find them more irritating than helpful.
Post by: rab-bit on January 02, 2019, 09:46:36 AM
I'm joining again this year to lose about 12 more pounds to reach my ultimate goal weight of 175. I plan to keep doing pretty much the same thing as last year, though I may tweak my daily routine by eating a little more during the day so I'm not as hungry at the end of the day (when I have the most trouble sticking to the plan). Any other suggestions from those who have had a similar experience after hitting a dieting wall would be greatly appreciated!
Post by: caffeine on January 02, 2019, 09:54:00 AM
Last year I did keto. I went from 194 to 162. I've since gained back to 175 :(
The weight loss without weight lifting has left me weak. I intend to track macros and exercise this time around. Goal weight of 150. 25 pounds.
Here. We. Go!
Post by: SansSkill on January 02, 2019, 09:55:41 AM
My goal is to take it slow(er) this year because I'm not sure how much I've actually recovered and how much time I'll have to put into weight loss (aka I might be more dependant then planned on the kitchen to determine progress).
Joining for 15kg or a goal of 80kg, I'll drop the last 10-15 in 2020.
Post by: FireHiker on January 02, 2019, 11:35:27 AM
In 2018 I took up running, and I've realized that it would be a LOT easier if I could drop 30-40 pounds. As of today I am 172.4. My main goal is to take the Michael Pollan approach: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." I am not in a rush to drop the weight because I'd rather do it in a maintainable way. I am not going to give anything up wholesale, but focus on portion control and balance. I have probably been drinking a little more than I really need for the past couple months, so I'm going to cut back, but not cut out entirely.
Post by: Mongoose on January 02, 2019, 12:28:01 PM
I don't even remember if I posted in last year's thread. Not worth going back to see, planning to move forward and not look back.This sounds like me! I want to run a half marathon in October 2019 and it would be nice to have 30 pounds off by that point. But, it's got to be sustainable and not a source of stress as my schedule is already insane.
In 2018 I took up running, and I've realized that it would be a LOT easier if I could drop 30-40 pounds. As of today I am 172.4. My main goal is to take the Michael Pollan approach: "Eat food, not too much, mostly plants." I am not in a rush to drop the weight because I'd rather do it in a maintainable way. I am not going to give anything up wholesale, but focus on portion control and balance. I have probably been drinking a little more than I really need for the past couple months, so I'm going to cut back, but not cut out entirely.
Post by: Goinganon on January 02, 2019, 05:09:45 PM
I’ve lost the weight so far by doing intermittent fasting on a 16:8 schedule (it’s my natural eating pattern so it works for me), tracking calories, and increasing my daily movement.
Post by: alleykat on January 02, 2019, 07:11:36 PM
This is my second day with no sweets.
I will weigh myself tomorrow morning for my starting weight. However, I know I want my ending goal to be 140 or thereabouts.
Edited: starting at 167.
Post by: facepalm on January 03, 2019, 04:19:07 AM
Over the last year, I dropped 70 lbs. currently sitting at 233. I'm generally dropping 20 lbs. every three months or so (I have a Dexa scan every three months, and that is what has been happening).
For 2019, My goal is to get to 200 lbs.
I use caloric restriction (run at a slight deficit over the week) track my food, and am mostly keto. Definitely fat adapted.
For me it has been absolutely necessary. I think for weight loss in general, tracking or logging food is absolutely necessary, and there is some research to suggest that those who track their food do better at weight loss than those that do not.
How do people here feel about food/calorie tracking apps? Do you find them useful? Is there a specific one you would recommend? The only one I know of is MyFitnessPal but I've heard mixed things about it.
Since I am doing keto, I use Carb Manager (free), but any app that allows you to track foods and calories should work. I like carb manager as it allows me to customize my macros (in grams) and it remembers frequently eaten foods.
Post by: SquashingDebt on January 03, 2019, 06:19:55 AM
Some observations from last year: I started off strong, lots of exercise and calorie tracking, and lost my first 10 lbs pretty quickly. Then, when I got busy at work in the summer, things slowed down a lot, but I still kept losing, down to a loss of 20 lbs at the beginning of October. That's when things hit peak busyness at work and I also was dealing with an unusually high anxiety level. I re-gained about 4 lbs then, then 5 more during the holiday season.
What was interesting to me was that I was able to keep losing over the summer, even after I had stopped calorie tracking. The regaining didn't start until I was under a lot of stress and then had constant holiday food temptations around for 2 months.
My plan this year is to really focus on weight loss for the next four months, because I've learned that that's the time of year it's easier for me. Also, a big bucket-list trip to Europe is at the end of those four months, and the healthier I can feel by then, the more fun I'll have traipsing around all the cities :)
To kick things off, I'm going to sign up for the premium version of MyNetDiary to get my calorie tracking up and running again. I'm also doing a no-sweets challenge for January.
Post by: C-note on January 03, 2019, 04:01:05 PM
I'm not sure how much weight I lost in 2018 because I never weighed myself for a starting weight. I do know that I bought clothes that were significantly smaller.
My 2-week winter/holiday vacation put 8 pounds back on. Fingers-crossed that I still fit into those smaller-sized clothes.
For 2019, I want to lose the 8 I gained back plus 5 more.
12-14-18 - Beginning Weight: 188.1
01-03-19 - 185.2 - Down 2.9 Remaining to First Goal: 2.4 Remaining to Second Goal: 7.4
Post by: elaine amj on January 03, 2019, 09:26:20 PM
@turketron Like many here, I too found success in calorie tracking. Logging is a drag but it's not all the bad whrn u get in the habit. I like the very large database on MyFitnessPal. To log effectively, there are lots of little tricks that are not readily apparent.
The best part about logging meticulously is you can eat more food. When I am not meticulous and do not weigh every last gram, I usually err on the side of NOT fitting in a yummy treat to end the week.
My preference is to aim for whole foods that are nutritionally dense. Hard for me sometimes because I actually don't like most vegetables. But veggies are AWESOME at helping me feel full. So I have learned to do things like puree eggplant and pumpkin into marinara sauce over zucchini noodles. Or make a vegetable soup. Or add a handful of spinach into my noodle soup (I find I barely notice them once they are wilted).
@alleykat Thrilled to see you back on here! Losing weight is really a mind game. And sounds like your head is in it right now which is awesome! I have been trying to get my head in it for a few months now and finally, someyhing clicked and I started Jan 1!
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Post by: StarBright on January 04, 2019, 09:35:23 AM
I basically lost 10 pounds my first year and have struggled with the last five pounds for the last couple of years. I got within 2.8 pounds last summer.
I'll give it one more year :)
Jan 1: 147 pounds
Goal: 140
Post by: neophyte on January 04, 2019, 11:11:53 AM
Post by: Duchess of Stratosphear on January 04, 2019, 11:49:51 AM
This year I'm trying to keep it really simple:
Nothing is off limits, but I'm going to try to give myself a kick start by sticking to only nutrient dense but low energy dense foods (fruits, veggies, beans, whole grains, but especially veggies and fruits) for a couple of weeks.
After that, my main strategy will be to start each meal (especially lunch and dinner) with soup, salad, or fruit to hopefully fill me up so I won't overdo it on higher energy dense foods.
I'll probably track what I eat occasionally through Cronometer because I like to see how many micro and macronutrients I'm getting when I eat the good stuff and to take a sample of what my calorie intake is.
I think I might weigh myself every ten days rather than weekly just to mix it up and give myself more time to move the scale.
I want to try to get in more walking each day, especially during the week when I'm desk bound.
I'm not a diligent budgeter or tracker in any part of my life, so I need to find a method that doesn't make me have to do that. I'm also trying to focus on how much better I feel and sleep when I eat a whole foods plant based diet rather than fixating too much on the weight issue. But it would be great to lose 10-15 pounds :)
Good luck to us all!
Post by: lexde on January 04, 2019, 12:29:45 PM
Then you see data regarding your answers, which is nice.
It’s enough to deter me from getting seconds (unless I’m VERY hungry) and snacking, without making me feel deprived. I like it so far, and as long as I don’t eat out much, it should be very useful. I don’t want to pull out my phone and snap food pics at a restaurant (but there’s an option just to write in what you ate, too).
Post by: turketron on January 04, 2019, 12:44:05 PM
My biggest issue is that it turns out I'm not very good at guesstimating volumes or portion sizes. I grabbed some leftover stew to bring for lunch and I couldn't tell you if I ate a cup's worth? 2? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Next week I'll just measure them out when I put it in the tupperware in the morning.
I know it's only been a few days but I do feel like I'm more conscious of my choices, even if I haven't specifically made any intentional changes to my eating patterns. For example, if I have a slice of the banana bread my coworker brought in, I know I'm gonna have to determine a portion size and calorie info, so maybe just don't grab a piece this time....
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 04, 2019, 01:08:39 PM
Good luck everyone!
Post by: Sugaree on January 04, 2019, 01:14:33 PM
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Post by: elaine amj on January 05, 2019, 12:01:03 AM
I'm back on the calorie-counting wagon....again. This time, I'm trying to be better organized and entering all my recipes into MFP so that logging becomes easier and I stick with it. I always do awesome when I'm logging my calories religiously. But I also tend to become overly obsessed with numbers and macros. When I find myself counting out individual almonds, I know that I've taken it a bit too far.LOL! MFP taught me to weigh my food - I can be meticulous to the gram! All kidding aside, logging is the only thing that has helped me lose weight.
What I REALLY need to learn is how to keep the weight off! I have been yo-yoing up and down for 3 years now and while I lose at a slow and steady pace, I can't imagine it is healthy for me to keep going up and down like that. I need to figure out how to eat like a thin (and super short 5ft) person for the rest of my life.
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Post by: Dixie_Amazon on January 05, 2019, 08:26:47 AM
Post by: elaine amj on January 05, 2019, 09:14:34 AM
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Post by: SmartyCat on January 05, 2019, 11:01:28 AM
What works for me is bright line eating - no sugar, no flour, eating only at mealtimes, foods/quantity planned in advance. Everything in me resists planning my meals in advance to that degree. But on days where I get over that hurdle, the next day is so easy. The decision has been made the night before, all I need to do is glance at the plan and prep/eat exactly that. My fears about meals being unsatisfying haven't come to fruition - I enjoy my food when I'm eating it, and don't think about it much in between.
The biggest challenge for me is consistency in writing down my meals the night before. I always think I can wing it, which ends up in seat-of-the-pants chaos after about two days.
Here's to 2019!
Post by: elaine amj on January 05, 2019, 09:45:49 PM
I started my weight tracking on Monday Dec 31 when I weighed in at 154 - just what I weighed when I started all this 3 years ago on Jan 1 2016. Ouch. Sucks to have piled back 24 lbs.
On a good note, 5 days later I am down to 150.2 thanks to all the water weight loss after the holiday gorging.
I was particularly impressed yesterday when I had two non-diet meals (turkey leftover lunch at 350 cals and Dennys dinner at 710 cals) and clocked in at a mere 1060 cals for the day (I am just 5ft so only get 1200 cals to lose weight).
I got pretty nibbly today though which was a bit dangerous. After lunch I started with grapes. Then 2 shortbread cookies. Then 2 ginger cookies. Then a a small handful of chips. It was really hard to stop but kmowing I had to log it all helped. Thankfully, I got a lot of exercise in today so I am still under my numbers for the day. (Purposely eating less to make up for giant meals on Monday and Thursday).
Here's to all of us making good decisions tomorrow!
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Post by: alleykat on January 06, 2019, 05:51:45 AM
1/1 - 167
1/6 - 162.7
Yay to water weight. But I was surprised to see this this morning. I use a digital scale and I am not sure how accurate they can be but I am going with it. As long as it keeps going down and not up, I am okay with that. But I do think this is somewhat accurate because I really have cut down on what I eat and I even put chips on the no list. I found myself reaching for replacements.
I am looking forward to the coming week.
I have gotten some urges for sweets, not strong though, but I am liking the fact that I am able to say no.
Post by: Nederstash on January 06, 2019, 07:52:30 AM
Post by: starbuck on January 06, 2019, 11:52:22 AM
So I've resumed my gym routine (typically about 4 days/week) which is the easy part as I love working out. My biggest struggle is getting a handle on my appetite. Between the breastfeeding and the hormones and being home full-time with 2 kids, I find it so hard to cut out snacking. I'll get ravenous and I've lost touch with if it's because of boredom or stress or the hunger hormones kicking in. Food is ALWAYS available and my will-power is at an all-time low. I also do all of the grocery shopping so I'm working hard at not bringing home snack foods in the first place.
We have a family wedding in September and I would like to at least lose these first 15 pounds by then. I'm currently 25 pounds heavier than when I first got pregnant 3 years ago, but I don't know how hard or easy it will be to get rid of those last vanity pounds.
Starting weight: 162
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Post by: bcbaseballman on January 07, 2019, 07:28:00 AM
Weight
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
I also decided to do some diet bets. Figured if I am going to be losing this weight I might as well make some money doing it!
Keep it up everyone!
Post by: elaine amj on January 07, 2019, 08:33:51 AM
I also decided to do some diet bets. Figured if I am going to be losing this weight I might as well make some money doing it!
I am thinking of a diet bet too. Are tgere several websites? Which would you choose?
I will report every Sunday morning if I remember
A weekly report is a great thing. I often make different choices because I know I have to report it here lol.
I was reaching for the chips last night. Stayed within my calorie counts but I think I have to change my mindset a bit and reach for fruits/real food more. From a nutrition perspective, it would be a much better thing for me than empty calories, even if my cal counts allow it.
Perhaps only fruits and veggie snacks during the week and junk food on weekends if I have the calories? I used to make luscious berry and banana ice cream in my blender which would still be an awesome treat.
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Post by: bcbaseballman on January 07, 2019, 10:38:00 AM
I also decided to do some diet bets. Figured if I am going to be losing this weight I might as well make some money doing it!
I am thinking of a diet bet too. Are tgere several websites? Which would you choose?
I just use the app that is called DietBet. It's emblem is a blue square with db in it. This is the one my wife and I have used before and they are normally not expensive bets but do give you a chance to make a little bit of money. I know there are others out there but don't know anything about them
Post by: elaine amj on January 07, 2019, 11:34:39 AM
Monday, Dec 31, 2018 154lb
Monday, Jan 7, 2019. 150.8lb
Dropped the water weight quickly by last Thursday. Scale hasn't budged in the last few days but am trusting the logging process for the next whoosh.
My mother and I are talking about getting a city swim mwmbership and joining for aquafit classes 3-5 days a week. Would be nice over the winter although getting wet certainly takes a bigger commitment.
Healthywage.com is looking interesting. Haven't run the numbers yet (not quite readg to give them my email address lol) but probably would look at spending $300-600 and earning an extra $50-100. Not a big return. My original goal was to lose 9-10 lbs in the next 8/9 weeks before my cruise in mid-March.
If I did something like Healthywage, I'd have to commit to losing at least 25 lbs over at least 6 months. That's quite a big commitment. On the other hand, I could never throw away a few hundred dollars so maybe it is a good motivation for something I want to do anyway.
My ideal weight is probably about 120lbs - so 35lbs away. Losing 25lbs gets me to a quite reasonable 130lbs which I could be content with.
Really, really debating if Healthywage will give me a boost to stick with the weightloss plans through vacations and everything. It's already getting me to think a bit bigger than a 10lb loss....
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Post by: bcbaseballman on January 07, 2019, 04:01:12 PM
Post by: elaine amj on January 07, 2019, 10:06:42 PM
Originally I only planned to hope to lose maybe 10 lbs, perhaps by March but maybe later would be good too. Then when I started considering HealthyWage, the parameters insist that it take at least 6 months and that your goal weight must be at least 10% less than your starting weight. So I wondered how much I could lose in 6 months. I wavered between a challenge of 20 or 25 lbs but with an extra $100 offered if I chose 25lbs, I ended up going for more money :)
I turn 40 the week after the bet ends and it will be very exciting to get to 129lbs in time for my birthday and summer vacations! (I admit to hedging my bets a little - wore the heaviest tshirt and shorts I own, waited until after dinner AND drank a ton of water for an official weigh in of 154.2lbs - I added on almost 4lbs from this morning's weigh in!).
I understand that each offer is individual (kinda like Deal or No Deal lol). I ended up putting in $100 for 6 months (so total of $600) for a prize of $1080 or an 80% return. I considered just $50/6 months or even DietBet where the buy in is often $20-30ish but felt surprisingly motivated by the higher numbers. I can write off $30 but THERE IS ABSOLUTELY NO WAY I will write off $600!! Plus the $480 winnings will pad my vacation fund nicely :)
If anyone wants to join me, my referral link is https://hwage.co/574832/ (we each get $40 added on to our payouts).
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Post by: smoghat on January 07, 2019, 11:10:19 PM
That sounds like great progress but I'd gained about 6 pounds over the holidays and some of it was probably water (or whatever) from the 5 hours in the car on the way back from our ski vacation. I've given up booze for dry January and am doing well with my running (I really wanted to end my run at 3.3 miles today but went for 4.3 instead, a much better feeling as a result!). Today I had an early dinner, which allowed me to avoid eating chips at 5, which I am prone to doing.
I have a fancy bluetooth scale, but the bad thing is I don't like to include my weight when it goes up, so this lets my weight creep up. No more, from here on in, I have to take the good and the bad and record my weight every day. I never made it below 190 in 2018, which sucks. This has to stop, my healthy weight would be in the 170s, heck I was 168 at age 40 and here I am at age 52. I know I am more muscular, but also a lot more fat. My goal is to get to 179 pounds. At .5 pounds a week, I will be there in the middle of October. Wish me luck and shame me if I screw up! I'll keep you posted.
Post by: elaine amj on January 08, 2019, 08:52:49 AM
It's interesting, but the HealthyWage thing has introduced some extra determination in me. The jury is still out but I am willing to give it a shot.
In addition, I am not just focusing on the pounds. I also want to eat healthier. Am going to put more effort into packing more nutrition into my meals. I don't naturally like veggies so it takes a bit more to find ways for me to enjoy veggies.
Many times it's a compromise. E.g. I have fallen in love with Vietnamese summer rolls, which is rice wraps stuffed with raw veggies. My mother tried sweet potato hummus as her sauce and loved it. I took a couple of bites and gave her my wrap - yuck. I love it with a less healthy hoisin-peanut sauce and it's worth it for me to enjoy the wrap and all the other veggies in it. I also enjoy eating rice vermicelli noodles in broth. So I switched up to 100% mung bean vermicelli and added a large handful of spinach to the broth. I also try to make zucchini noodles regularly - lovely in marinara sauce or as a fried lo mein.
Last night, my mother and I tried an aquafit class and loved it. This will be good for me for strength and flexibility training - I don't do much of that. I am following it up with a 15-30 min lap swimming session. We plan to buy a $35/month membership and go maybe 3 times a week (vs $5.50 per class). This will give us access to gyms and pools in 4 or 5 different city facilities.
Going to aim for 60-90 mins of physical activity a day. That's going to be a bit tough but from my studying of the "never overweight" thread, it looks like a regular high level of physical activity is very very important. That and a natural tendency to control portion sizes.
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Post by: StarBright on January 08, 2019, 02:00:08 PM
The biggest downside to lots of veggies for me is definitely the prep time.
Post by: elaine amj on January 08, 2019, 02:14:27 PM
I'm putting myself out for financial facepunches (but I'm not not too worried about it) - but we are utilizing a meal delivery service right now. We are planning on using it through the end of January to make sure DH and I are eating healthy lunches. I am enjoying the mindlessness of it and how healthy it feels too.If this ends up working for you, why not?
The biggest downside to lots of veggies for me is definitely the prep time.
A friend did one of those diet meal plans where they delivered diet food to her. She had tried everything else throughout the years. That ended up working perfectly for her and she has kept the weight off for at 2+ years now. I think it removed the thinking and planning part of dieting. And after she lost the weight, she knew how to eat and was able to keep it off.
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Post by: mm1970 on January 08, 2019, 03:03:37 PM
I'm putting myself out for financial facepunches (but I'm not not too worried about it) - but we are utilizing a meal delivery service right now. We are planning on using it through the end of January to make sure DH and I are eating healthy lunches. I am enjoying the mindlessness of it and how healthy it feels too.
The biggest downside to lots of veggies for me is definitely the prep time.
5 years ago now I was working on trying to lose the 2nd baby weight. I still did most of the food prep myself, but a lot of convenience foods were added to my repertoire.
My grocery expenditures were 2x a typical year that year ($10k vs $5500). Totally worth it, because I lost the weight and have kept it off.
Post by: Slow&Steady on January 08, 2019, 03:11:35 PM
Weekly log in
Wed, Jan 9th: 161.6lbs
Edited to add exact weight
Post by: turketron on January 09, 2019, 07:20:52 AM
Jan 2 2019: 161 lbs
Jan 9 2019: 157.4 lbs
Post by: StarBright on January 09, 2019, 07:58:17 AM
I'm putting myself out for financial facepunches (but I'm not not too worried about it) - but we are utilizing a meal delivery service right now. We are planning on using it through the end of January to make sure DH and I are eating healthy lunches. I am enjoying the mindlessness of it and how healthy it feels too.
The biggest downside to lots of veggies for me is definitely the prep time.
5 years ago now I was working on trying to lose the 2nd baby weight. I still did most of the food prep myself, but a lot of convenience foods were added to my repertoire.
My grocery expenditures were 2x a typical year that year ($10k vs $5500). Totally worth it, because I lost the weight and have kept it off.
@mm1970 - you are always awesome and supportive and understanding of life :) I actually made it frugally through my kids' baby years, mostly because we were grad student poor and had no choice. Now my oldest kid has several nights a week of PT and OT and I just can't keep up with the cooking anymore. Because of our earlier super frugal years I have been feeling really guilty about paying ( a lot) for convenience and variety, but you made me feel better! Whatever we can do to get through where we are at - right?
Post by: elaine amj on January 09, 2019, 08:36:09 PM
I am logging and getting activity in. Yesterday I went for a 60min (very slow) run. Today I got in a 45min aquafit class followed by a 30 min lap swim. Really enjoying the aquafit and just bought a 1 month membership. Plan to go at least 3 days a week. Don't think it will help with cardio/weightloss but hoping it will improve my strength and flexibility. Also good for my mother to be able to work out with less potential for injury. Plus, it's fun :)
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Post by: happy on January 09, 2019, 10:29:34 PM
I climbed back into the weightloss saddle at the beginning of November, and lost 4kg in 2018...ending at 92kg. I'm on track for January weighing in this morning at 90.6. My current strategy is to go fully keto early in the month, and once the weight is lost gradually add a few more carbs to maintain a plateau until next month. Seems to be working so far.
Post by: C-note on January 10, 2019, 06:46:44 AM
01-03-19 - 185.2 - Down 2.9 Remaining to First Goal: 5.2 Remaining to Second Goal: 10.2 - revised
01-10-19 - 183.6 - Down 1.6 Remaining to First Goal: 3.6 Remaining to Second Goal: 8.6
I'm not sure I'll make my stretch or second goal. I'm 5'11" and 175 may be too thin for my frame. We'll see how things look and feel at 180.
More important than losing weight is growing and maintaining a healthy, sustainable lifestyle. I don't want to get so thin that I become obsessed over every bite I take.
Post by: elaine amj on January 10, 2019, 12:06:26 PM
@C-note I agree - a healthy sustainable loss is the ideal. I have reached my goal of 130lbs a couple of times now. This time I need to figure out how to keep it off. And develop a generally healthy routine. A lot of that comes from actually liking myself and not going off into an endless guilty spiral of binging on junk.
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Post by: Megs193 on January 10, 2019, 01:33:40 PM
Post by: Vibrissae on January 10, 2019, 01:54:59 PM
Jumping in here...last June I started working on losing weight (blood work showed me creeping up into pre-diabetic, and I was like, noooope, not sticking myself with needles for the rest of my life, uh uh). My high was 225, and as of today I'm 172.8, for a total loss of just over 52 lbs. My target weight is 140, at which point I'll see how I feel as to whether I want to lose any more or not.
So far this has been entirely done through calorie tracking, using My Fitness Pal (free version) to log my food. I still eat most of what I used to (frappuccinos are my crack), just less of it. Some things I did cut out, though, deciding they weren't worth the calories for the amount of fullness/satisfaction they provided. I haven't been doing any exercise, although I have vague ambitions toward starting walking again at some point, and I've dug out and set up my old Wii so I can play around with the exercise games. And if I continue on track with this, I'm thinking of buying a bike this spring. I haven't had a bike since I was a preteen! But if I get fit enough, I can potentially ride my bike to work--it's only 4 miles. So very mustachian of me. :D
Post by: happy on January 10, 2019, 03:04:11 PM
Post by: nnls on January 10, 2019, 09:24:29 PM
Current weight - 65kg
Goal Weight - under 60kg
I have booked in to get my body fat percentage and such done at the work gym, so its more a goal of getting that down.
Post by: elaine amj on January 10, 2019, 10:25:43 PM
@Vibrissae That is so amazing! Congrats on all your hard work. I agree - I like logging on MyFitnessPal. My mother is trying to convince me to go keto, do intermittent fasting, take fancy multivitamins (apparently getting supplements will cut off my binging habit), yada yada yada. I prefer to just eat less, move more. I am definitely working in upping my veggie content as I know better nutrition is good for me.
@nnls It's frustrating when you do well and then the weight just creeps back on, isn't it? I lost about 10 lbs last year and was so frustrated when the fall saw me piling that on...and then another 15 more for good measure. This time I really want it to be gone for good.
I have continued to do well and logging daily. I am only weighing a few things here and there so doing a whole lot of estimating. I'd like to tighten that up but am not going to get too anal about it for now.
Today I went for a TWO HOUR run!!! That is the first time ever for me! 3 years ago, I wasn't able to run more than half a block or so without hurting badly (even though I did a lot of long distance hiking and biking). I started doing some running on the spot in the house and a few months later was able to (very slowly) run 15 mins without stopping. Eventually that became 30 mins. By last year, I was very occasionally running 45+ mins. A couple of days ago, I ran 60 mins. Today I felt great so I just kept on going and going and going. Did take a 10 min break (stopped at the grocery store) and then just kept it up - was shocked when I got home and found out I had been out for more than 2 hours!! WOOHOOOO!!!
Mind ya....75% of the run was at an excruciatingly slow walking pace. My kids laugh at me when I call it a "run". Still, this ex-couch potato is impressed enough with myself to count it as "running" :) :) :) After all, it's definitely not walking :)
Post by: nnls on January 10, 2019, 11:36:35 PM
Today I went for a TWO HOUR run!!! That is the first time ever for me! 3 years ago, I wasn't able to run more than half a block or so without hurting badly (even though I did a lot of long distance hiking and biking). I started doing some running on the spot in the house and a few months later was able to (very slowly) run 15 mins without stopping. Eventually that became 30 mins. By last year, I was very occasionally running 45+ mins. A couple of days ago, I ran 60 mins. Today I felt great so I just kept on going and going and going. Did take a 10 min break (stopped at the grocery store) and then just kept it up - was shocked when I got home and found out I had been out for more than 2 hours!! WOOHOOOO!!!
Mind ya....75% of the run was at an excruciatingly slow walking pace. My kids laugh at me when I call it a "run". Still, this ex-couch potato is impressed enough with myself to count it as "running" :) :) :) After all, it's definitely not walking :)
That is a great achievement well done. Have you ever done park run? (https://www.parkrun.us/events/) It was something else I was doing last year and havent done since October (when I went on my holiday) but I found trying to beat my PB was a good motivator
Post by: ItsALongStory on January 11, 2019, 06:35:05 AM
My amazing wife is extremely health conscious but has terrible willpower when I suggest we go out to eat or we have bad foods in the house so a lot will ride on our shopping habits. Did get a small win yesterday when I went to the grocery store and only bought what was on the list including a salad for dinner. We just got back from 3 weeks out of the country with lots of western European foods (bread, meat and cheese mainly) so that will take some adjusting for sure. The upside is that I'm sort of expecting fairly quick drops down to 230.
We are going back to Europe in May and I'd love to lose 15kg by then, I know that's not a healthy clip but even losing 10 would be yuuuge so why not try for 15 and get there.
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 11, 2019, 07:57:36 AM
GOAL: -40 by October
Man I must have packed on some really trashy Xmas weight for it to melt off like that. I'm not planning on that kind of progress in going forward, but it sure is nice to be off to the right start. That first week always helps to build momentum in my mind.
My true goal is to lose 1lb per week but I currently have my calorie tracker set to 1.5lbs per week to start, which gives me a bit of a cushion in the event that I slip up, which usually happens on the weekends. I remember the last time I lost weight it was like minus 2-3lbs during the routine-loving weekdays, and plus 1-2lbs on the weekend for a net loss that I was happy with. If I can conquer any bad weekend habits this time around, I think I'll be in really good shape.
My successes this week were 1) only eating the salad from a large catered lunch at work, 2) skipping on "treats day" which is EVERY WEDNESDAY at work, and 3) the front desk lady at the gym knows me now and called me "Mrs. Dependable" for coming in so early each morning.
My SO laughed at me last night when he saw me get out the sharpie marker and mark exactly 8oz on my wine glass. I was like what, I have calories left, I just need help with portion control lol...
Post by: FireHiker on January 11, 2019, 10:57:19 AM
1/11: 171.8
Signed up for a half marathon in June, so I'm motivated to drop some weight to make the running easier!
Post by: JustK on January 11, 2019, 11:14:04 AM
I kinda-sorta started eating better on January 1, but I have really been struggling with the guilt of throwing away perfectly "good" (as in, edible) junk food that has crept into my pantry since Halloween. I've been eating healthier overall, stopped the mindless snacking at work (it's been a stressful couple months due to a new software implementation gone awry), cut way back on booze consumption (see: software implementation gone awry), and started working out gradually (slowly getting back to running and starting some strength training for the first time ever).
I also just joined @elaine amj 's HealthWage team challenge. It sounds perfect for me.
Post by: pressure9pa on January 11, 2019, 01:02:12 PM
1. I'm eating a "brunch" (timing is variable) every morning that is overnight oatmeal with 1/3 cup of greek yogurt topped with whatever fruit is in the house. I really like the taste, and it is surprisingly filling for 290 calories (give or take with the fruit).
2. Per a MMM article from years ago, I've made myself accept that feeling the a slight stomach twinge is not a signal to consume half a day's worth of food. It really is silly. When I feel just a bit of discomfort being cold, I smile knowing I'm saving money on heat and I'm training myself to handle winter temps. If I felt pain, I'd heat the house a little more. When I'm running, and I feel discomfort because I'm losing my breath, I smile because I know I'm exercising correctly. If I felt pain, I'd slow or stop. When I wake up a little sore, I smile because that means my muscles are rebuilding. If I felt pain I'd re-evaluate my activities. However, if I so much as became aware my stomach wanted food, I'd immediately prepare a significant amount to eat. Now I realize that it is a signal of discomfort and caloric deficit, not any type of pain. When I approach a more significant level, then it's time to re-fuel.
Post by: CCCA on January 11, 2019, 01:05:46 PM
I started looking into intermittent fasting (but only 12-14 hours fasting).
Post by: elaine amj on January 11, 2019, 02:44:20 PM
Glad you are finding HealthyWage helpful! How much did u end up putting in? I kinda shocked myself when I put in $600 instead of the $300 I was instead planning. But I was surprised at my thought processes and ended up closing the number that have me the most motivation (i.e. Would hurt too much to lose)
@pressure9pa I agree with discomfort. Like you I am trying to reframe my thinking about when I need to eat. I worked on that 3 years ago and have been relatively successful with being okay with discomfort.
Got up early for a morning aquafit class then pushed myself to finish 30 mins of laps even though I was tired after 20 minutes. Still doing good foodwise. Fit in a half slice of cheesecake yesterday. But man that's a lot of calories! I am thinking I should portion more of my calories towards larger nutritious meals instead of junky snacks.
Right now I get 1200 calories a day + 200-500 calories from activity
Lunch: 300 calories
Dinner : 500 calories
Snacks throughout the day: 400-600 calories
It doesn't feel like I have balanced my meals well and worried I have too many calories free for junk food. My snacks are things like seaweed jelly, frozen mango chunks, fruit, chocolate, chips, or baked goodies.
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 11, 2019, 04:12:17 PM
I I'm 4'11", weigh 125 and would like to lose 5-8 pounds. I've actually already lost most of my goal--I was at 138 in May 2017.
I would even be OK with staying this weight. But there are two problems: (a) I have never been successful at maintaining my weight unless I am counting calories; (b) I seem to gain 5 pounds every time there is a vacation or holiday, and it gets harder and harder to lose. I was at 120 when I left for my wedding in September, 126.5 after the honeymoon cruise, down to 123, then back up to 128 after Thanksgiving.
@elaine amj, are we still friends on MFP? I have a new username because I changed my last name but I'm still on there. Let me know if you want to trade short-person food diaries :-). That 1200 calorie limit is brutal.
I have logged all my food for 10 days in a row, so yay me. Unfortunately, I was kind of lot over on some of those days :-).
Post by: elaine amj on January 11, 2019, 09:53:49 PM
I am still the same username on MFP - elaineamj so happy to connect with you and other Mustachians. Shoot me a note on MFP so I know who you are :)
I seem to go in phases. Sometimes it is so easy to stay within my 1200 calories and sometimes it is so hard. I had Skinnytaste's Zoodles Lo Mein for dinner today. And for under 300 calories I was so stuffed I couldn't even nibble on my kids' leftovers even though I really wanted to. They got yummy homemade sweet and sour chicken/chick'n (we mixed real chicken with soy chunks to reduce their meat intake).
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Post by: neophyte on January 12, 2019, 12:15:50 PM
If I manage I'll be close to goal though, which will be awesome. Then I'll really need to focus on body recomposition for a while.
Post by: alleykat on January 12, 2019, 01:06:38 PM
Edited to say: I actually did lose this week. I am estactic.
1/1 - 167
1/1 - 162.7
1/13 - 161.5
Making progress. Although i am getting sweet cravings, just not as bad as I thought and able to work through them.
Post by: LinneaH on January 13, 2019, 01:50:38 AM
Current: 151.5 lbs (68.7 kgs)
First goal, to summer (June 1st): 141 lbs (64 kgs)
Long term goal: 128 lbs (58 kgs)
Height 5'4" (165 cm).
Resources & strengths:
* Myfitnesspal, started using in December and like it
* My work has given us free access to a gym (treadmills, machines, classes) situated less than 2 minutes indoor walk starting this Thursday and ending in July when we move offices.
* DH: he is a runner, still running several times a week even in the winter (studs on shoes)* Work culture: a lot of people pack lunches, eat healthy and exercise (same with friends and neighbors, lots of role models everywhere)
* I love walking and walk a lot
Obstacles and weaknesses:
* Am lazy
* Am stressed (full time work and two kids...)
* Hate winter (it is cold here, and icy & dark)
* Love food, chocolate, wine (same with DH, he is a wine collector)
Post by: smoghat on January 13, 2019, 07:54:48 PM
1/1 204
1/4 202
1/7 198.8
1/9 197.5
1/10 195.5
1/11 195.2
1/12 194.9
Miles run
1/1 3.3
1/3 3.3
1/4 3.3
1/6 4.3
1/7 4.3
1/9 4.3
1/10 4.3
1/11 4.3
1/12 3.8 (easy hike not run)
1/13 6.6
No drinking. Less junk food. Eating apples instead of chips.
For breakfast I’ll have two slices of black pudding, mostly skip lunch or just a small piece of sausage.
For dinner whatever I want although I try to avoid seconds.
Feeling better for sure!
Post by: bcbaseballman on January 14, 2019, 07:21:50 AM
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
I was sick basically all of last week. therefore didn't eat a whole lot but then again didn't do much of anything. I guess losing weight is a good thing about being sick haha. Was back at it again this morning. Got up at 5:00 a.m which is hard for me. Normally wake up around 6:45. Went for a run (found out I do not like running in the cold. 21 Degrees here), made a good breakfast, and just felt good starting off the day. Hopefully all continues to go in the same direction, and happy I am not sick anymore.
Post by: LinneaH on January 15, 2019, 03:18:18 AM
I am down to 148.8 (67.5) this morning so I hope to have no issues w/the goal this week. I weigh in on Sundays normally, and want to be below 150.9 this week. Really hungry from time to time though, but I try to eat veggies. Both today and yesterday, I brought pasta with bean tomato sauce to work, + veggies & and a cabbage sallad for lunch, + carrot sticks for snacks. This also goes in line with my goals of keeping food cost lower and food healthier this year :-D
Post by: JustK on January 15, 2019, 07:08:09 AM
1/1/19: 160.3
1/14/19: 156.4
I've been doing keto with intermittent fasting and increasing my exercise gradually. I walk at lunch 3x per week and slow run/walk on the treadmill at the YMCA while my daughter has swimming lessons 2x per week. I'm trying to commit to yoga 1x per week, and I have just added a second weekly weight-training session at my work fitness center, so I will be strength training 2x per week. I am going slow and steady on this, rather than pretending that I'm going to run 5 miles a day, 3 days a week, and then getting frustrated with myself when I can't sustain that commitment. I have a habit of self-sabotage when I set myself up for that kind of disappointment.
Intermittent fasting and keto work very well for me because I am one of those people who can't just "cut back" when it comes to sweets, bread, chips, etc. And I hate counting calories. It's much easier for me to commit to telling myself "I don't eat cupcakes (or whatever) anymore" instead of lying to myself that I "deserve" just one cupcake. That just invites the cravings back in.
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 15, 2019, 09:31:25 AM
Post by: Slow&Steady on January 15, 2019, 11:09:21 AM
I am from NM originally and really miss living there, I only toured the Earthship community in Toas once but have wanted to build/live in one for probably at least 10-15 years. At this point I am afraid it will only ever happen if I buy one (vs build my own) in the future because I just don't think I am up for all the manual work of pounding tires, I should have jumped in (both feet) when I was younger. Anyways, if you do live in an Earthship, you are now officially one of the coolest people that I "know" (even if it is just as a random internet stranger)!
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 15, 2019, 11:39:18 AM
@Rubyvroom I just saw your signature!!! Do you live in an Earthship?!?!?!
Not yet, but that's the plan! Feel free to hop over to my journal if you are so inclined, so as not to derail the thread here. And congrats on the new baby :)
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 15, 2019, 01:56:52 PM
So I guess I better try hard to get closer to that calorie count...
Post by: Frugal Lizard on January 16, 2019, 05:13:23 AM
Weigh in this morning was 133.5lbs.
Post by: starbuck on January 16, 2019, 06:41:16 AM
Heading to the grocery store this morning instead to stock up on some vegetables for the week. Fingers crossed I don't give into temptation foods. I've been loving savory oatmeal with a fried egg for either breakfast or lunch most days. I'm hoping we can squeeze in a walk around town too to get some fresh air and movement.
Starting weight: 162
Current weight: 159
Weight loss: -3 lb
Post by: turketron on January 16, 2019, 06:44:03 AM
Jan 02 2019: 161 lbs
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Post by: neophyte on January 16, 2019, 12:50:04 PM
Does anyone else find that MFP overestimates their metabolism? If I am over my calorie targets by a couple hundred calories a day, then MFP says I will still lose weight, just slowly, but in fact I do not. I maybe hold steady or maybe gain a smidge.
So I guess I better try hard to get closer to that calorie count...
Post by: nnls on January 16, 2019, 03:23:25 PM
Current body fat percentage is 22.56% which is fine, but currently my hip to waist ratio isnt good so need to work on that
Post by: afuera on January 17, 2019, 06:27:59 AM
I've been hovering around 180-185 (5'10")for the past 2 years which is the heaviest I've ever been. I would like to get down to 160 lbs by EOY and reevaluate then.
They just opened a free gym at my work so I've been trying to go every lunch break but I'm prepared to not see any weight loss at first since I will be lifting weights and hopefully building more muscle. I am pretty horrible about tracking food but we just got a cheap food scale so hopefully I can be slightly more accurate with homemade food by weight ingredients before hand.
Post by: C-note on January 17, 2019, 06:35:21 AM
01-03-19 - 185.2 - Down 2.9 Remaining to First Goal: 5.2 Remaining to Second Goal: 10.2 - revised
01-10-19 - 183.6 - Down 1.6 Remaining to First Goal: 3.6 Remaining to Second Goal: 8.6
01-17-19 - 184.4 - Up 0.8 Remaining to First Goal: 4.4 Remaining to Second Goal 9.4
I'm not surprised by the uptick. Work has been so busy that I haven't been able to eat lunch for the past 2 days and when I don't eat small meals on a regular schedule throughout my day, I don't lose weight.
I plan to make a strong attempt at holding 30 minutes for lunch even if it means I eat and whoever is in my office does all the talking.
Post by: Slow&Steady on January 17, 2019, 07:11:46 AM
Weekly log in
Wed, Jan 9th: 161.6 lbs
Thur, Jan 17th: 160.8 lbs
At the beginning of Dec I was down to 157, glad to see that I am moving back towards the 150s. I travel next week for work so I will miss my weigh-in and will be eating non-home cooked stuff all week so the following weigh-in should be interesting.
Post by: Vibrissae on January 17, 2019, 10:41:02 AM
It's been...a week-ish? I'm still hanging out at 172. It's not the first time I've had a plateau, but it's still annoying. I think I've been a little blasé about edging over my daily calorie limit--1200 is my loss target, 1500 is maintenance, and I frequently find myself being just barely under or over 1200 and going, weeeeell if I go over by 100 calories, that's not so bad. Or 200. Or so. Also, sweets are my weakness. Way too many of my daily calories are going to sweets/snacks. Ugh.
On the plus side: last night I had Spaghetti O's for dinner. (What, this is quality comfort food?...OK, so I also didn't manage to do meal prep this week) Usually I would've had an entire can and then felt slightly overfull. Last night I had half, and then today had the other half with some fruit for lunch. So shaved some calories and didn't succumb to lunch take-out. Woohoo?
Definitely need to meal prep this weekend, though....
Post by: Mike in NH on January 17, 2019, 02:00:07 PM
Off to a good start this year thanks to some water weight and residual holiday fluffiness:
1.1 = 215
1.17 = 200.6
I am at my best when I drink a lot of water, eat a lot of vegetables, mix in protein at all meals, cut out processed carbs/sugar, and try not to eat after 7. My problem is, and always has been, I can go off for a weekend with my friends and quickly gain 5-10 pounds quickly wasting an entire month of hard work.
Anyone else experience this self defeating cycle: You work hard, you see results, it feels good, feeling good makes you want to celebrate/be social, then you go out and basically throw away the hard work? Drives me insane. Hence the striving for consistency and moderation this year. I'm 38, I feel like I should have figured this out by now.
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 17, 2019, 02:46:43 PM
It's been...a week-ish? I'm still hanging out at 172. It's not the first time I've had a plateau, but it's still annoying. I think I've been a little blasé about edging over my daily calorie limit--1200 is my loss target, 1500 is maintenance, and I frequently find myself being just barely under or over 1200 and going, weeeeell if I go over by 100 calories, that's not so bad. Or 200. Or so. Also, sweets are my weakness. Way too many of my daily calories are going to sweets/snacks. Ugh.
On the plus side: last night I had Spaghetti O's for dinner. (What, this is quality comfort food?...OK, so I also didn't manage to do meal prep this week) Usually I would've had an entire can and then felt slightly overfull. Last night I had half, and then today had the other half with some fruit for lunch. So shaved some calories and didn't succumb to lunch take-out. Woohoo?
Definitely need to meal prep this weekend, though....
1200 calories a day seems really, REALLY low. That would be an appropriate weight-loss diet for me (I am 4'11" and weigh 125)... IF I never exercised. Ever. Did you get 1200 from MyFitnessPal?
Sweets are hard for me, too! Tracking helps me resist a little bit and notice how the cookies are adding up.
@Mike in NH -- 38 is right around the corner for me, too, and I hear you on those weekends! I am trying to be more moderate in my enjoyment of treats while travelling and over holidays--think about shaving calories somewhere else, making sure I continue to get exercise, etc. Because it is so hard to shake those pounds off!
Minor personal triumph: I had a day yesterday when I was UNDER my calorie goal in MFP! Woot! It is hard to do. And I wasn't particularly hungry because I had made smart food choices :-).
Post by: C-note on January 18, 2019, 06:29:40 AM
01-03-19 - 185.2 - Down 2.9 Remaining to First Goal: 5.2 Remaining to Second Goal: 10.2 - revised
01-10-19 - 183.6 - Down 1.6 Remaining to First Goal: 3.6 Remaining to Second Goal: 8.6
01-17-19 - 184.4 - Up 0.8 Remaining to First Goal: 4.4 Remaining to Second Goal 9.4
01-18-19 - 182.9 - Down 1.5 Remaining to First Goal 2.9 Remaining to Second Goal 7.9
I'm thinking I may have to do a 100% sugar fast for 30 days to drop the last 8 pounds. Right now, I treat myself to a square of dark chocolate once or twice a day. I'm thinking that needs to go as I may be more insulin resistant that I think. Feels like the right time to have a personal challenge.
Post by: AlexMar on January 18, 2019, 07:52:02 AM
It's been...a week-ish? I'm still hanging out at 172. It's not the first time I've had a plateau, but it's still annoying. I think I've been a little blasé about edging over my daily calorie limit--1200 is my loss target, 1500 is maintenance, and I frequently find myself being just barely under or over 1200 and going, weeeeell if I go over by 100 calories, that's not so bad. Or 200. Or so. Also, sweets are my weakness. Way too many of my daily calories are going to sweets/snacks. Ugh.
On the plus side: last night I had Spaghetti O's for dinner. (What, this is quality comfort food?...OK, so I also didn't manage to do meal prep this week) Usually I would've had an entire can and then felt slightly overfull. Last night I had half, and then today had the other half with some fruit for lunch. So shaved some calories and didn't succumb to lunch take-out. Woohoo?
Definitely need to meal prep this weekend, though....
1200 calories a day seems really, REALLY low. That would be an appropriate weight-loss diet for me (I am 4'11" and weigh 125)... IF I never exercised. Ever. Did you get 1200 from MyFitnessPal?
Sweets are hard for me, too! Tracking helps me resist a little bit and notice how the cookies are adding up.
@Mike in NH -- 38 is right around the corner for me, too, and I hear you on those weekends! I am trying to be more moderate in my enjoyment of treats while travelling and over holidays--think about shaving calories somewhere else, making sure I continue to get exercise, etc. Because it is so hard to shake those pounds off!
Minor personal triumph: I had a day yesterday when I was UNDER my calorie goal in MFP! Woot! It is hard to do. And I wasn't particularly hungry because I had made smart food choices :-).
1200 sounds about right for someone under 200 pounds. I was 275 at one point and doing 1200 just fine. It's more food than you think if you plan correctly. Loading up on high calorie foods will leave you starving. Lots of veggies and not many carbs and you can eat quite a lot of food on 1200/day.
Post by: Vibrissae on January 18, 2019, 09:08:34 AM
1200 calories a day seems really, REALLY low. That would be an appropriate weight-loss diet for me (I am 4'11" and weigh 125)... IF I never exercised. Ever. Did you get 1200 from MyFitnessPal?
My endocrinologist recommended it, actually, and MFP basically agreed. My job is sedentary and I don't really exercise, so this makes up for that. 1200 actually isn't that bad! I almost never feel really hungry. I wouldn't go any lower than that, though.
(I don't really make use of it--I should!--but reddit's r/1200isplenty has lots of suggestions/inspirations for low-calorie meals.)
I've basically given up cereal, cookies, and chips, and now, finally, soda, the former because they're not worth the calories for how much a serving is, and the latter because it's started to taste bad to me. My weaknesses are chocolate of any kind, chai, and, worst of all, Starbucks bottled mocha frappuccinos. (I stopped getting the store-made frapps because $$$, but the bottles are cheap at Costco.) I did go from two to three bottles a day (yikes) to less than a bottle, measured out in ounces, but the amount has been creeping up again to nearly a full bottle. Need to put the brakes on that.
I did finally break my plateau today! Down 1 lb to 171.
Post by: elaine amj on January 18, 2019, 11:58:01 AM
Does anyone else find that MFP overestimates their metabolism? If I am over my calorie targets by a couple hundred calories a day, then MFP says I will still lose weight, just slowly, but in fact I do not. I maybe hold steady or maybe gain a smidge.
So I guess I better try hard to get closer to that calorie count...
LBF: Do you weigh your food? I tend to find MFP almost scarily accurate. But like I said above, I only eat back half my exercise calories and when I want to fine tune things I weigh things. Right now I'm not being hugely precise- which works if I err on the side of estimating higher calories for everything I eat. Being precise generally means I can eat more :)
Today my mother is cooking one of my favorite dishes. Rice wraps stuffed with shredded jicama and carrots. Kinda like spring rolls but not deep fried. She is rolling her eyes a little (ok - a lot!) as I weigh each ingredient out while she cooks. Especially when I told her I'd be measuring the oil and any sauces she uses too lol. Promised her I'll just do it this one time and just estimate in the future.
If you are over by only a couple of hundred calories but not losing, maybe your calories estimates are a bit off? I watched a video which showed how incredibly easy it is to be underestimate calories by at least 30% by eyeballing. That means its super easy to overeat by THIRTY PERCENT without even realizing it!
I kept the weight off at Christmas due to a family crisis that ended with my father passing away, so food hasn't been in my thoughts. I am actively now trying not to eat to comfort myself.
Weigh in this morning was 133.5lbs.
Ugh - comfort eating is my worst habit. Cheering you on dear Frugal Lizard!
Post by: elaine amj on January 18, 2019, 12:21:14 PM
Jan 1: 154 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Total weight lost: 6.6 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 27.16% towards my goal with 6.1% time elapsed
Post by: neophyte on January 18, 2019, 12:40:09 PM
I also aim for 1200 calories a day but I'm frequently closer to 1400. That's a more comfortable number for me and I still lose, just more slowly. I'm 5'7" and mostly sedentary except I usually walk 4-5 miles a day for my commute and try to do a short bodyweight workout most days. I don't eat back exercise calories in general. I'm planning a 24 mile hike tomorrow so I will eat back a portion of that.
Post by: Nederstash on January 18, 2019, 02:36:08 PM
I'm in. I lost a meager 10lbs since October, I went from 220 to 210. It's been hard to keep up the momentum. I need to get below 150 for a healthy BMI. Right now my babystep is getting below 200 by February 24 (birthday of a friend who wants to do a chocolate making class for her birthday. Yay...)
206! It's going slow but I'm okay with steady progress.
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 18, 2019, 03:12:50 PM
I feel like I am pretty close to my maximum commitment level, but these would be easy steps to take once or twice to get a better idea instead of just guessing:
-Measure half a cup of yogurt to see how much of my teacup it actually takes up, rather than eyeballing
-Measure 3.5 oz of wine to see how much of the glass it takes up
-Measure 2 T of bacon grease/cooking oil
-Weigh cheese more often
Those are 4 things I consume/use a lot of so if I am going over, it would really add up.
I'm in. I lost a meager 10lbs since October, I went from 220 to 210. It's been hard to keep up the momentum. I need to get below 150 for a healthy BMI. Right now my babystep is getting below 200 by February 24 (birthday of a friend who wants to do a chocolate making class for her birthday. Yay...)
206! It's going slow but I'm okay with steady progress.
Congrats on shaking off a few more! Seems like you are on track for your goal!
@neophyte, 4-5 miles a day does not seem sedentary!
Post by: ItsALongStory on January 18, 2019, 04:36:08 PM
Recorded official starting weight which is 237.4lbs, first goal is sub 230 by end of January.
My amazing wife is extremely health conscious but has terrible willpower when I suggest we go out to eat or we have bad foods in the house so a lot will ride on our shopping habits. Did get a small win yesterday when I went to the grocery store and only bought what was on the list including a salad for dinner. We just got back from 3 weeks out of the country with lots of western European foods (bread, meat and cheese mainly) so that will take some adjusting for sure. The upside is that I'm sort of expecting fairly quick drops down to 230.
We are going back to Europe in May and I'd love to lose 15kg by then, I know that's not a healthy clip but even losing 10 would be yuuuge so why not try for 15 and get there.
Good start so far, down to 232.1 as of this morning. I weigh in every morning so it should be somewhat reliable, understandable that I have been losing quite quickly early on but my target is 208 lbs by May 15th which will be a hell of an accomplishment. I feel good about this weightloss effort and am signing up for Orange theory (I know, not Mustachian) tomorrow. My wife goes and I have been to one class with her and enjoyed the trainer/classroom style. Target is to start slow (2 classes per week) with a joint activity on weekends. We live in an area that offers lots of options year round so that shouldn't be a reason that I can't get a 3rd or 4th workout in.
80% of weightloss is food intake though so that will still be my primary focus, eat healthy and smaller portions.
Post by: elaine amj on January 18, 2019, 05:12:19 PM
I sometimes weigh/measure and sometimes don't. And I eat ALL my exercise calories! They are mostly strength training calories, though.
I feel like I am pretty close to my maximum commitment level, but these would be easy steps to take once or twice to get a better idea instead of just guessing
I'd be extra careful with strength training calories as actual calorie burn is rather minimal during strength training. Right now I don't eat my strength training calories at all. I just record my cardio. My strength training right now is via my aquafit classes so if we get an instructor who makes us do more cardio, I add a small amount to my cardio minutes.
Post by: wintertell on January 18, 2019, 05:44:05 PM
My bigger clothes fit much better now, but I'm still too big for the majority of my closet. I did fit back into two pairs of dress pants and a pair of jeans rather than only having skirts to wear.
I'm trying Weight Watchers (now called WW!) for the first time to track/go to meetings. I also have been going to the gym 3X a week and trying to increase my steps through a lunch walk. To help with the cravings, I've been eating Paleo-ish - basically Paleo, plus dairy added back in. One thing that has really helped has been sugar-free chocolate and sugarless sauces/dressing - nothing to start that sugar craving up. Only had 1 real cheat day where I ate way too much (homemade focaccia bread still hot from the oven!)
My goal is to settle into a routine and keep with it. Hoping to get back down where I was in the high 190s at the very least, then evaluate from there if I want to continue to get lower.
Post by: elaine amj on January 18, 2019, 10:38:07 PM
I am finishing the day 314 calories OVER my target. And that's after I added back 200 exercise calories giving me 1400 cals for today. The worst part is almost a THOUSAND calories was in my after dinner snacking. UGH. It's definitely past time to go to bed. Tomorrow is another day.
And of course, today was the day I actually LOOKED slimmer - I was even happily trying on swimsuits!
Post by: Vibrissae on January 19, 2019, 09:24:26 AM
As you say, there's always tomorrow. ^_^
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 19, 2019, 09:42:58 AM
I sometimes weigh/measure and sometimes don't. And I eat ALL my exercise calories! They are mostly strength training calories, though.
I feel like I am pretty close to my maximum commitment level, but these would be easy steps to take once or twice to get a better idea instead of just guessing
I'd be extra careful with strength training calories as actual calorie burn is rather minimal during strength training. Right now I don't eat my strength training calories at all. I just record my cardio. My strength training right now is via my aquafit classes so if we get an instructor who makes us do more cardio, I add a small amount to my cardio minutes.
I definitely lose if I ONLY eat my exercise calories :-). It's if I eat MORE that I don't! My old routine was heavy weights all the time (like a 165 deadlift, 89 pound bench press, etc.), sets of 5 with long break in between. I will probably go back to that in the future but I got burnt out on it. My new routine is more of a mix of muscle-building and metabolic work. Sets of 10, more dumbbells and fewer barbells, etc.
Some days are just like that. Maybe it's hormonal? At certain points in my cycle, I can eat *all* the things and not be satisfied.
As you say, there's always tomorrow. ^_^
OMG this happens to me, too! There was a day last week when I got free chicken minis from Chick Fil A and STILL ate a whole bag of microwave popcorn later. I actually wasn't as far over my calories as you would think... but yikes. @elaine amj, I'm sorry you had a bad day!
@wintertell, yay for getting back into some clothes! That's an awesome feeling.
Today I was 123! That is less than I have weighed since I left for my wedding/honeymoon in September! Yay!
9/5: 120 lbs
12/1: 128 pounds
1/1: 125 lbs
1/19: 123 lbs
Post by: LWYRUP on January 19, 2019, 10:00:36 AM
6'2 male, 34.
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
Goal weight is 185 by the end of the year, though sooner would be better. My initial plan is a burst of weight loss down to 195, then I want to also lift weights and gain some muscle, so that make be tricky to coordinate.
My major accomplishment this week is bringing in yummy leftovers every single day for work. So far I've spent zero on work lunches (though I have popped out for a few lattes). Also has collateral benefit of saving money -- two birds, one stone.
I made myself a burger (90% lean ground beef, plenty of veggies, whole wheat bun) and sweet potato fries instead of going to Five Guys last night.
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 19, 2019, 10:08:09 AM
Hi all, can I join?
6'2 male, 34.
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
Goal weight is 185 by the end of the year, though sooner would be better. My initial plan is a burst of weight loss down to 195, then I want to also lift weights and gain some muscle, so that make be tricky to coordinate.
My major accomplishment this week is bringing in yummy leftovers every single day for work. So far I've spent zero on work lunches (though I have popped out for a few lattes). Also has collateral benefit of saving money -- two birds, one stone.
I made myself a burger (90% lean ground beef, plenty of veggies, whole wheat bun) and sweet potato fries instead of going to Five Guys last night.
Welcome!
Maybe consider having a body fat analysis, and also take your measurements. Then even if you get denser, you'll know if you are losing fat! I wish I had done body fat earlier--planning on having one done soon to see where I'm at because I'm starting to wonder if maybe I've gained enough muscle to affect my weight. (I'm a lady,* not a dude, so even though I'm a pretty serious lifter, I don't bulk up.)
(*OK, I do know ladies who claim that they bulk up. But my body chemistry doesn't do that. Like many but not all ladies.)
Post by: LWYRUP on January 19, 2019, 10:39:18 AM
Hi all, can I join?
6'2 male, 34.
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
Goal weight is 185 by the end of the year, though sooner would be better. My initial plan is a burst of weight loss down to 195, then I want to also lift weights and gain some muscle, so that make be tricky to coordinate.
My major accomplishment this week is bringing in yummy leftovers every single day for work. So far I've spent zero on work lunches (though I have popped out for a few lattes). Also has collateral benefit of saving money -- two birds, one stone.
I made myself a burger (90% lean ground beef, plenty of veggies, whole wheat bun) and sweet potato fries instead of going to Five Guys last night.
Welcome!
Maybe consider having a body fat analysis, and also take your measurements. Then even if you get denser, you'll know if you are losing fat! I wish I had done body fat earlier--planning on having one done soon to see where I'm at because I'm starting to wonder if maybe I've gained enough muscle to affect my weight. (I'm a lady,* not a dude, so even though I'm a pretty serious lifter, I don't bulk up.)
(*OK, I do know ladies who claim that they bulk up. But my body chemistry doesn't do that. Like many but not all ladies.)
@La Bibliotecaria Feroz, thanks I think I will do that. But maybe not just yet as I'm afraid of what the results might be -- I'm not very strong. I think my goal will be to do that when I hit 199. Then I'll be happy enough to get that milestone that I probably won't care and will be pumped for more.
My background is that I never had any weight issues until drip, drip, drip, drip over about 10 years. But I've also never been able to shake off more than 3-4 pounds before. The big difference this time is that I've gotten all fired up about cooking and I also don't work at a law firm anymore. (I was still at work until 7 each of the last three nights, but one of the other lawyers on the phone was telling me how she ended up in the hospital in December due to a deal. What a crazy profession.)
Post by: use2betrix on January 19, 2019, 04:00:33 PM
I sometimes weigh/measure and sometimes don't. And I eat ALL my exercise calories! They are mostly strength training calories, though.
I feel like I am pretty close to my maximum commitment level, but these would be easy steps to take once or twice to get a better idea instead of just guessing
I'd be extra careful with strength training calories as actual calorie burn is rather minimal during strength training. Right now I don't eat my strength training calories at all. I just record my cardio. My strength training right now is via my aquafit classes so if we get an instructor who makes us do more cardio, I add a small amount to my cardio minutes.
It really depends on the strength training program. Without a heart rate monitor it’s impossible to guess.
For example, my strength training workout last Sunday was 1 hr 17 minutes. I did heavy squats, hamstrings, calves, abs, and biceps. I burned an extra 613 active calories during my workout.
In turn, on Tuesday my 5 mile run in 46 minutes burned 594 active calories.
I see a lot of people here mentioning “eating” their exercise calories. Unless someone is on a 100% perfectly measured, balanced, and strict diet, exercise shouldn’t be viewed as a “now I can eat extra calories” type of reward. It should be viewed as an added benefit to speed up weight loss or maybe compensate for those little “accidental” cheats throughout the week.
A lot of good discussion on calories. Unless people are actually weighing and measuring every single ingredient, people tend to grossly underestimate the amount of calories in what they eat. If they’re going based off wrappers/labels.. well, the “right” foods are natural and typically shouldn’t have labels!
I’ve been weighing, measuring, recording, and balancing my meals for the majority of the last 8-10 years. My wife and I measure probably 90% or more of our meals. On a weekly basis we cook mostly the same (but diverse and delicious) meals. We balance all the protein, carbs, calories, etc.
I’ve found that the numbers for calories, exercise, and weight loss are eerily accurate if you are 100% accurate in your measuring. A deficit of 3500 calories is really pretty dang accurate in losing a pound.
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 19, 2019, 04:51:44 PM
I sometimes weigh/measure and sometimes don't. And I eat ALL my exercise calories! They are mostly strength training calories, though.
I feel like I am pretty close to my maximum commitment level, but these would be easy steps to take once or twice to get a better idea instead of just guessing
I'd be extra careful with strength training calories as actual calorie burn is rather minimal during strength training. Right now I don't eat my strength training calories at all. I just record my cardio. My strength training right now is via my aquafit classes so if we get an instructor who makes us do more cardio, I add a small amount to my cardio minutes.
It really depends on the strength training program. Without a heart rate monitor it’s impossible to guess.
For example, my strength training workout last Sunday was 1 hr 17 minutes. I did heavy squats, hamstrings, calves, abs, and biceps. I burned an extra 613 active calories during my workout.
In turn, on Tuesday my 5 mile run in 46 minutes burned 594 active calories.
I see a lot of people here mentioning “eating” their exercise calories. Unless someone is on a 100% perfectly measured, balanced, and strict diet, exercise shouldn’t be viewed as a “now I can eat extra calories” type of reward. It should be viewed as an added benefit to speed up weight loss or maybe compensate for those little “accidental” cheats throughout the week.
A lot of good discussion on calories. Unless people are actually weighing and measuring every single ingredient, people tend to grossly underestimate the amount of calories in what they eat. If they’re going based off wrappers/labels.. well, the “right” foods are natural and typically shouldn’t have labels!
I’ve been weighing, measuring, recording, and balancing my meals for the majority of the last 8-10 years. My wife and I measure probably 90% or more of our meals. On a weekly basis we cook mostly the same (but diverse and delicious) meals. We balance all the protein, carbs, calories, etc.
I’ve found that the numbers for calories, exercise, and weight loss are eerily accurate if you are 100% accurate in your measuring. A deficit of 3500 calories is really pretty dang accurate in losing a pound.
WOW. That is a lot of measuring. Hats off to you! That is... not something I aspire to personally. My husband is our main cook and he does not count calories, and I don't want to be a pain.
But if I count as best I can, and stick to MFP, then I lose weight, so the results are fine!
That is really interesting about the strength training calorie count! That's super high compared to standard numbers. As far as eating exercise calories, I don't think of it as a reward or a treat, just that I NEED more food in order to feel comfortable and healthy when I exercise. Most of the food I eat is nutritious. Again, to me the important thing is to lose a little weight or even just maintain, and to feel healthy. YMMV!
Post by: elaine amj on January 19, 2019, 07:05:52 PM
In general, I am pretty accurate with measuring and do weigh most of my food so I have to eat back at least some of my exercise calories (especially doing 30-90 mins of cardio daily) or I end up undereating. Did that the first time I logged and ended up fatigued and grouchy after a month or two.
For some of my staple meals, I weigh once and then eyeball from there. But each ingredient is very low cal so the fudge factor is minimal. When eating things like chips, avocadoes, etc I try my best to weigh as those can pack a huge punch in small amounts.
I don't bug my mother much when she cooks and eyeball most things. But recently got her to let me weigh everything in one of her recipes so I could have a more accurate idea in the future.
I've learned to use the tare function on my scale (sooo much easier), keep a notepad next to my scale, and hacked how I record recipes in MyFitnessPal (total servings = total grams my entire dish weighs).
The more accurately I weigh my food, the more I can eat. Otherwise I have to allow for a decent fudge factor and eat a bit less. One person once put it to me this way - the goal is to eat the maximum amount of food possible while losing weight. I liked that :)
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Post by: elaine amj on January 19, 2019, 07:34:55 PM
To help, I decided to get my cardio in. We had snow today (first real snowfall since December!) First I spent 45mins shovelling my driveway. Then I walked to the nearby drugstore to pick up eggs (we were close to running out). It normally takes about 40 mins roundtrip but due to the snow, it took me about an hour roundtrip as I was slogging through unplowed paths and picking my way along tire tracks on residential streets. Overall felt great and love that I avoided using a car again. It's kinda fun combining errands and exercise. A couple of days ago, I walked 1.5hrs roundtrip to a different grocery store and hauled home about 5lbs in produce. I think I will make this walking for groceries a regular thing :)
Foodwise I did pretty ok although still snacking a lot - eating a 270 cal lunch, 383 cal dinner (all mostly vegetables with tofu for lunch and eggs for dinner) and a lot of snacks including:
- approx 1 tbsp of strawberry cream cheese (licked up the last of the tub after DD's lunch lol), 40 cals
- approx a cup of pomelo fruit, 72 cals
- weighed out 30g of Semisweet chocolate chips, 140 cals
- weighed out 28g of fried Indian snacks, 150g
MFP says I ate 1055 cals out of 1475 cals available (1200 + 275 in exercise calories). So I basically made up for yesterday's overeating :)
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Post by: use2betrix on January 20, 2019, 08:52:13 AM
I definitely do not believe any hype that it changed the way people burn calories, as I’ve found calories in/calories out, regardless. I do believe it may have some positive impact on blood sugar/endocrine system due to the fasting period.
What I do find, is that it makes sticking to an eating plan far more manageable. Here’s a sample of how we lay it out.
10/11 am - meal 1
1:30 pm - protein shake
4 pm - meal 2
6 pm - protein shake
8 pm - meal 3
If you can just make it from 8 pm til 10/11 am, eating the rest of your calories in that shorter window are far more satisfying as you actually get “full.” Also, if you know you might have a “cheat” meal, go out to dinner, etc, what I might do is like - meal 1 - 10 am, protein shake 2 pm, then skip meal 2, so I can have a larger dinner at around 6pm or so.
I also find that I usually try and make my meals before/after exercise with more carbs for energy and recovery, then aim for my other meals to be more protein/veggies.
Post by: elaine amj on January 20, 2019, 12:28:09 PM
But am starving. It can't be "real" hunger but boy oh boy I really really want to eat some more. Wonder if that time of the month is coming soon? Might need to break out the frozen mango soon...
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Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 20, 2019, 12:50:37 PM
Ack!!! I am HUNGRY!!!! I ate my usual lunch. And then 2 servings of yummy roasted chestnuts for another 200 calories.
But am starving. It can't be "real" hunger but boy oh boy I really really want to eat some more. Wonder if that time of the month is coming soon? Might need to break out the frozen mango soon...
Ugh, I hate that feeling! Sometimes tea or seltzer helps me--just the sense that I have consumed something :-).
@use2betrix -- I'm curious, when do you exercise? In the morning while you're still fasting, or later?
Post by: use2betrix on January 20, 2019, 01:37:36 PM
@La Bibliotecaria Feroz - I typically lift in the afternoon/evening. When lifting weights, I always have carbs with my meals before and after for energy/recovery. I occasionally run in the morning and “might” have a piece of fruit or handful of granola before or after if I really need it. My morning runs are pretty light (usually 3 miles or so). Usually the same with cardio during the evenings. A little fruit/granola before or after if I need it. I will not sacrifice a good workout because I’m “so hungry” it impacts the quality of it. Sometimes it just takes a little snack to get that edge off. Now that I’m closer to my “goal” weight, I’ve introduced some milk into my post workout shakes vs water for the extra carbs/recovery. Your body is really craving carbs for recovery after workouts, and that post workout meal is probably the most critical of any meal you’ll have all week.
I’m down 4 lbs so far this year. I’ve really gotten into running the last 6-8 months and the few extra pounds help. While I don’t have big weight loss goals like many here (maybe 5 more lbs) I do put a ton of effort into my diet and it is challenging. I have a major love for sweets. I often have a really bad problem where I either decline and am fine, or I literally eat 6 cookies. My coworkers bring doughnuts and kolaches and I either decline, or eat 2-3 of each. I’ve been doing well this year and as a whole I do pretty good, but it is still very hard for me.
Post by: LinneaH on January 20, 2019, 01:52:08 PM
Current: 151.5 lbs (68.7 kgs)
First goal, to summer (June 1st): 141 lbs (64 kgs)
Long term goal: 128 lbs (58 kgs)
Height 5'4" (165 cm).
A good week!
Sun-Lunch Fri was good, I was down to 146.6 (66.5) but then had wine and cheese with DH on Friday evening (but not extremely much). Then Saturday was a planned outing w/close friend, lots of fun but also lots of food, and not perfectly "good" food. But it turned into a weird late stretched lunch, meaning I did not have any dinner, since I was still absolutely full when I got home. Surprisingly I was not very hungry this morning/lunch either so it has been a good day today as well.
This week ended up at 148.8 (67.5), which I am very pleased with, its more than 2.5 lbs down. I am aware of that a lot of it is probably water weight, but I'll take it. Now on to another week of trying to make good choices.
+ I have meal prepped, lunch for Mon-Tues + dinner Mon is in place, with rest of the week also planned
- DH is travelling Mon-Wed, which is always a stress factor with work & the kids, and normally I overeat when he is away. But I'll try to do better this time :-D
Post by: elaine amj on January 20, 2019, 07:12:13 PM
I did well overall today but ended the night with some cheetos. Nothing else seemed to cut it. Amazingly enough, I didn't binge on the entire bag like I sometimes do. I ate my portion and stopped.
I am ending this week under by 25 net calories (close enough to zero).
So overall I am thrilled :)
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Post by: LinneaH on January 21, 2019, 12:36:10 AM
I am ending this week under by 25 net calories (close enough to zero).
So overall I am thrilled :)
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@elaine amj - that's great - yes you should be thrilled and proud!
Post by: bcbaseballman on January 21, 2019, 07:42:44 AM
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
I have officially beat my diet bets with one week to spare. Just have to keep it off for another week and then I will start up some new ones! Am planning on starting a running program here in the next couple of weeks as well. I am looking at maybe doing a little triathlon that is in august. Its nothing to crazy but I think 7 months will be a good amount of time to train for it. It is 400 meter swim, 10.5 mile bike ride and then a 3.2 mile run.
Post by: elaine amj on January 21, 2019, 07:54:12 AM
That. Is. Awesome. And the payout is pretty sweet too :)1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
I have officially beat my diet bets with one week to spare. Just have to keep it off for another week and then I will start up some new ones! Am planning on starting a running program here in the next couple of weeks as well. I am looking at maybe doing a little triathlon that is in august. Its nothing to crazy but I think 7 months will be a good amount of time to train for it. It is 400 meter swim, 10.5 mile bike ride and then a 3.2 mile run.
The triathlon is a good idea! Go for it!!!! I have done several years of 8 hr adventure races and 100km bike rides. I like signing up for events because it pushes me to train regularly. I definitely up the frequency and regularity of workouts when I am training for an event.
Sadly, all these years of endurance events and it hasn't helped with weightloss. In fact I often eat a little bit more since I "worked out so hard". Still, they are amazing from physical fitness and accomplishment points of view :)
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Post by: afuera on January 21, 2019, 12:12:15 PM
Starting point: 1/18/19-178.2 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
Post by: use2betrix on January 21, 2019, 04:16:46 PM
I'm going to try and weigh myself every Friday. I have a bad habit of never tracking calories on the weekends and which leads me to overeat but once I'm back at work I get back to routine of tracking at every meal. My scale tells me BMI and BF %. Not sure how accurate it is but I'll include it anyway since I have the numbers.
Starting point: 1/18/19-178.2 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
When I’m really trying hard to lose I like to weigh twice a week because a lot of variables cause spikes. I also tend to go heavier on the weekends as well.
I’d suggest Tuesday and Friday. That gives you a day of recovery after a weekend of slacking a bit.
Post by: Anette on January 21, 2019, 04:50:57 PM
Will post my weight and goal after measuring tomorrow.
I lost 15 kg by applying the metabolic balance program 7 years ago and it is sad to be plus 15 kg now again but I am thinking I can do this! If my weight again stays off for about 5 years ( have been gaining it back mostly during the last two) that will be great ideally I will keep it off for good.
I love eating, comfort and reward myself with food and hope to break that pattern.
Post by: Anette on January 22, 2019, 02:00:11 AM
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 22, 2019, 04:19:34 PM
I got my weekly digest from MFP and realized this is actually the first time I have been within 15% of my goal all 7 days! So yay for some consistency! I won't hit that mark again this week because there was a birthday party with pizza. BUT, I'm going to try to run a deficit other days to catch up a bit.
Proud of myself because in the last week and a half, I have gone to the gym on THREE days I normally wouldn't. A Saturday off and the following Sunday before work, to lift.* Then this morning it was too snow to run but I made myself go and use the treadmill even though I HATE treadmills. I would rather be outside--like if it's, say, 21 degrees and there are only patches of snow and ice, then I'll run/walk. I was pretty bored but I actually got more steps! It's not as snowy by work so I did make it out for a very cold lunch walk, too.
*Shout out to my excellent husband for not even blinking at the extra solo child care, even though he already does the bulk of the solo child care because of my work schedule.
Post by: turketron on January 23, 2019, 07:42:37 AM
Jan 02 2019: 161 lbs
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Post by: elaine amj on January 23, 2019, 02:35:58 PM
@turketron Amazing progress! Love seeing the numbers go down :)
Counting cals in MFP has a good motivator to stop eating once I see the numbers turn red.
Its that time of the month for me so my scale isn't quite so happy but I expect to see decent numbers by Friday.
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Post by: Megs193 on January 23, 2019, 03:38:28 PM
1/7 - 158.8
1/23 - 156.8
Goal weight - 140
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on January 23, 2019, 04:20:01 PM
@LBF that's awesome :) It always feels good AFTER the workout doesn't it?
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It should, but I have gotten something wrong with my routine and am experiencing bad upper back pain! I'm sure I will get it under control soon.
Nice work @Megs193!
Post by: smoghat on January 23, 2019, 07:19:18 PM
1/1 204
1/4 202
1/7 198.8
1/9 197.5
1/10 195.5
1/11 195.2
1/12 194.9
1/14 195.7
1/16 197.6
1/17 199.5
1/20 198.0
1/23 194.4
Post by: Sugaree on January 24, 2019, 05:10:19 AM
Post by: elaine amj on January 24, 2019, 06:17:05 AM
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Post by: C-note on January 24, 2019, 06:34:05 PM
01-03-19 - 185.2 - Down 2.9 Remaining to First Goal: 5.2 Remaining to Second Goal: 10.2 - revised
01-10-19 - 183.6 - Down 1.6 Remaining to First Goal: 3.6 Remaining to Second Goal: 8.6
01-17-19 - 184.4 - Up 0.8 Remaining to First Goal: 4.4 Remaining to Second Goal 9.4
01-18-19 - 182.9 - Down 1.5 Remaining to First Goal 2.9 Remaining to Second Goal 7.9
01-24-19 - 183.5 - Up 0.6 Blah Blah Blah
This trajectory is going to drive me crazy.
Post by: nnls on January 24, 2019, 06:48:03 PM
I will say that I'm making a conscious effort to eat leaner cuts of meat (I just happened to have a large stash of chicken breast, boneless pork chops, and bottom round roast in the freezer), but add in the healthier fats like olive oil and olives and avocados and stuff to get the fat numbers in. I've seen so many people murder the low carb thing by eating a pound of bacon and eggs for breakfast every day and then wonder why their cholesterol levels are skyrocketing. There are some things that I'm having to learn how to like(I'm looking at you, pork rinds), but for the most part I can definitely do this. The only downsides I've seen so far is that a lot of things do have to be made from scratch, which takes time. Also, a lot of the healthier oils and low carb flours and stuff are, if available locally at all, on the expensive side.
A few of my mates are on the Keto bandwagon and when I point out that it might have other health side affects from eating so much fat and not having enough fiber they get quite defensive. I dont know if any of them have had their cholesterol tested, they seem to think if they are losing weight it must be healthy
Post by: elaine amj on January 24, 2019, 08:34:14 PM
I count calories but start paying very close attention when I go through periods of eating very low calories. In Week 2, I was skipping breakfast and eating 300 cals for lunch and 300-400 cals for dinner. I chose veggie heavy satiating meals so after a several rounds of 100-200 cal snacks (mostly fruits although I would also have chocolate chips or a bit of junk food), I sometimes only ate 1000-1200 calories.
I get 1200 cals a day (am only 5ft tall) but do eat my exercise calories back so usually get 1400 calories to eat. So eating 1000-1200 calories a day for several days a row got me quite concerned and I started adding heftier snacks.
I have eaten too little before (when I started calorie counting a few years ago, I didn't eat any of my exercise calories) and after 1-2 months got fatigued and cranky. Sure I was losing weight fast (around 2 lbs a week) but it was not healthy so I started eating more and continued losing at a reasonable rate of 1 lb a week. After that experience, I have been careful and really feel its important not to cut calories too deeply. Plus it just isn't sustainable and maintainkng is even tougher.
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Post by: happy on January 24, 2019, 08:46:48 PM
This is my 3rd month in and I'm struggling. Thats predictable for me. I haven't gained but I haven't lost either, so I'm going to try a big push for the end of the month.
Post by: elaine amj on January 24, 2019, 09:00:43 PM
One of the regulars commented later that many just move around gently but I am very intense. I definitely slosh a lot of water around!
I do work hard in the classes - I figure why wast my time and money? Besides, more than the cardio and losing weight, I really want to improve my strength and flexibility as I know it will help me in my hiking, biking, and canoeing. Plus DH wants me to be able to haul stuff around - I am a weakling lol!
Overall, I am loving my swim membership. I have always loved swimming (obsessed with lap swimming) but rarely get to swim. Last summer we camped by a lake that had a decent sized swimming area and I spent 3 solid hours swimming back and forth. Usually I swim laps in small hotel pools that are maybe 3-5 strokes across so swimming in a proper sized pool is a luxury to me.
And aquafit is a blast. Yes I get exhausted (and I still hate crunches! ) but it really is a whole lot more fun in water than on land. Besides, I walk and run a lot so it is good to do something that gets me off my feet (which I messed up a bit a few years back with excessive walking).
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Post by: nnls on January 24, 2019, 09:32:26 PM
Had a good workout day today. I spent about 1.5 hours in the pool. 60 mins on laps and a 45 min aquafit class. I had a new aquafit instructor today and she was watching me struggle a bit learning some new moves and would correct my form occasionally. At one point, I was using smaller water weights and after watching me for a couple of mins, she got another lady to pass me larger weights saying the other ones were too small for me haha.
One of the regulars commented later that many just move around gently but I am very intense. I definitely slosh a lot of water around!
I do work hard in the classes - I figure why wast my time and money? Besides, more than the cardio and losing weight, I really want to improve my strength and flexibility as I know it will help me in my hiking, biking, and canoeing. Plus DH wants me to be able to haul stuff around - I am a weakling lol!
Overall, I am loving my swim membership. I have always loved swimming (obsessed with lap swimming) but rarely get to swim. Last summer we camped by a lake that had a decent sized swimming area and I spent 3 solid hours swimming back and forth. Usually I swim laps in small hotel pools that are maybe 3-5 strokes across so swimming in a proper sized pool is a luxury to me.
And aquafit is a blast. Yes I get exhausted (and I still hate crunches! ) but it really is a whole lot more fun in water than on land. Besides, I walk and run a lot so it is good to do something that gets me off my feet (which I messed up a bit a few years back with excessive walking).
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I wish I could find some kind of exercise I really enjoying, the stuff I do I dont hate but I dont love it either. Maybe I need to try some classes and see if something fits.
Post by: Sugaree on January 25, 2019, 06:15:47 AM
I will say that I'm making a conscious effort to eat leaner cuts of meat (I just happened to have a large stash of chicken breast, boneless pork chops, and bottom round roast in the freezer), but add in the healthier fats like olive oil and olives and avocados and stuff to get the fat numbers in. I've seen so many people murder the low carb thing by eating a pound of bacon and eggs for breakfast every day and then wonder why their cholesterol levels are skyrocketing. There are some things that I'm having to learn how to like(I'm looking at you, pork rinds), but for the most part I can definitely do this. The only downsides I've seen so far is that a lot of things do have to be made from scratch, which takes time. Also, a lot of the healthier oils and low carb flours and stuff are, if available locally at all, on the expensive side.
A few of my mates are on the Keto bandwagon and when I point out that it might have other health side affects from eating so much fat and not having enough fiber they get quite defensive. I dont know if any of them have had their cholesterol tested, they seem to think if they are losing weight it must be healthy
I have one friend who is doing keto at the recommendation of his doctor, so I know he's being monitored. His dad died of a heart attack at 40 and he was bordering on morbidly obese in his late 30's so his doctor wanted the weight off ASAP. He's taking a similar approach that I am and sticking mainly with the unsaturated fats. He's lost 75 lbs since July and says that his cholesterol numbers are much better, so I think he's doing something right. It's like everything though, there's really no shortcut to doing it the right way.
Post by: SquashingDebt on January 25, 2019, 06:25:59 AM
I am still somewhat surprised when I go to class to realize I actually enjoy it!
Post by: bcbaseballman on January 25, 2019, 07:38:47 AM
Keep up the good work everyone!
Post by: afuera on January 25, 2019, 08:55:45 AM
1/25/18-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
I have been eating at a deficit regularly and working out every work day during my lunch break doing a combination of cardio and weightlifting. I don't know how to tell if any of the weight gain is muscle growth or if I need to change up my tracking strategy. Disheartening.
Post by: Vibrissae on January 25, 2019, 10:22:27 AM
This last week was a bit stagnant; I've been hanging out at 170.6 to 171. It's been a sort of weird anxious/restless/don't know what to do with myself week, and I'm not sure why. Yesterday especially was a bit splurgey, but not a total disaster, so that's good. (I was a shade above 1500, which is generally my upper limit.) Today I'm getting myself back into line, and so far it's going well.
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 25, 2019, 10:56:15 AM
Week two 1/18/19: -5.4
Week three 1/25/19: -7.6
GOAL: -40 by October
I lost some traction in week two. A coworker had a retirement party, ex-colleagues had a going away happy hour for a friend that was leaving the company, my brother in law visited spur of the moment, and our two friends that are having a baby any moment now wanted to get together before the baby arrives. This resulted in eating out FOUR TIMES that week. Ugh. That's really uncommon for us, so that week was an anomaly. I'm happy with holding my ground at the end of week three. I want to focus on getting more sleep in week four so I don't have the temptation to skip my early morning gym time. Zelda BOTW has been making going to bed on time difficult lol...
Post by: alleykat on January 25, 2019, 11:40:10 AM
1/1 - 167
1/7- 162.7
1/13 - 161.5
1/25 - 162.3
I did give up desserts in January and that has helped but now I have to start getting control of other things. I will also be adding exercise soon. I just cant seem to get to it.
Either way, we have a week to go yet, but if I finish the month with 5 lost, I am happy with that even though I was expecting a few more.
Post by: elaine amj on January 25, 2019, 12:19:05 PM
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Total weight lost: 6.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 25.57% towards my goal with 9.9% time elapsed
It's that time of the month and I am continuing to feel bloated. So no loss this week. That's OK - I know I am following my plans and will just trust the process - I expect a whoosh soon enough.
I have been wanting to start swimming again. I use to swim all the time. My town just put a new Natatorium in next to the high school and it is joined with the city activity center. They have lap swim in the evenings I just need to go over there and do it. I just signed my boys up for swimming lessons there. that will be a good time for me to get started!
Cool - any chance you can swim laps while your sons are having their lessons? I find that kind of thing is a lot more motivating since you have to be there anyway.
I was just commenting to my mother today that I should have started doing this years ago. But I always worried I wouldn't go consistently. Helps now I have a companion.
I wish I could find some kind of exercise I really enjoying, the stuff I do I dont hate but I dont love it either. Maybe I need to try some classes and see if something fits.
I definitely agree with trying to find something you enjoy - you don't want to do something blah all the time for the rest of your life. What about outdoor activities? Walking, running, biking, tennis, badminton? What about something like volleyball or basketball? At one time, a friend rented a gym and a bunch of us would play pick up basketball and floor hockey once a week. I'm beyond terrible at both - but had a lot of fun running around the court anyway. Helped that it was a mix of adults and kids and we were all chill - so they just laughed at me...my favorite tactic was just to tackle the person holding the ball and take 'em down haha.
Post by: nnls on January 25, 2019, 03:03:08 PM
I will say that I'm making a conscious effort to eat leaner cuts of meat (I just happened to have a large stash of chicken breast, boneless pork chops, and bottom round roast in the freezer), but add in the healthier fats like olive oil and olives and avocados and stuff to get the fat numbers in. I've seen so many people murder the low carb thing by eating a pound of bacon and eggs for breakfast every day and then wonder why their cholesterol levels are skyrocketing. There are some things that I'm having to learn how to like(I'm looking at you, pork rinds), but for the most part I can definitely do this. The only downsides I've seen so far is that a lot of things do have to be made from scratch, which takes time. Also, a lot of the healthier oils and low carb flours and stuff are, if available locally at all, on the expensive side.
A few of my mates are on the Keto bandwagon and when I point out that it might have other health side affects from eating so much fat and not having enough fiber they get quite defensive. I dont know if any of them have had their cholesterol tested, they seem to think if they are losing weight it must be healthy
I have one friend who is doing keto at the recommendation of his doctor, so I know he's being monitored. His dad died of a heart attack at 40 and he was bordering on morbidly obese in his late 30's so his doctor wanted the weight off ASAP. He's taking a similar approach that I am and sticking mainly with the unsaturated fats. He's lost 75 lbs since July and says that his cholesterol numbers are much better, so I think he's doing something right. It's like everything though, there's really no shortcut to doing it the right way.
If you are being careful with your fats its fine, just most of the people I know who do it seem to just have bacon and sausages and mushrooms covered in butter every morning for breakfast and a whole bunch of unhealthy fats all day.
Post by: nnls on January 25, 2019, 03:05:50 PM
Jan 1: 154 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Total weight lost: 6.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 25.57% towards my goal with 9.9% time elapsedI wish I could find some kind of exercise I really enjoying, the stuff I do I dont hate but I dont love it either. Maybe I need to try some classes and see if something fits.
I definitely agree with trying to find something you enjoy - you don't want to do something blah all the time for the rest of your life. What about outdoor activities? Walking, running, biking, tennis, badminton? What about something like volleyball or basketball? At one time, a friend rented a gym and a bunch of us would play pick up basketball and floor hockey once a week. I'm beyond terrible at both - but had a lot of fun running around the court anyway. Helped that it was a mix of adults and kids and we were all chill - so they just laughed at me...my favorite tactic was just to tackle the person holding the ball and take 'em down haha.
That's a great incentive to lose weight! and you are doing really well.
I am not a big fan of team sports, I do like walking which I do a bit of but I am looking for something that increases my heart rate a bit more. I will look at classes offered by the rec centre near me.
Post by: elaine amj on January 25, 2019, 03:20:40 PM
It’s a GREAT way to get your heart rate pumping. To increase intensity, simply bump up the speed. I often try walking with high knees. My mother walks slower than I do, so I started strapping on a pair of ankle weights a coworker gave me for Christmas one year - oh man does that bump up the intensity of my walk!!Its also a cheap, easy exercise - so accessible to anyone anywhere. My grocery store is about 45-60 min walk away and I have started walking there occasionally. Great way to get my workout in with a purpose. Plus I love not being so reliant on my car. And it feels awesome to deal with the challenges and inconveniences.
My only caution is to be careful how much and how often you walk when you start out. I messed up my foot a bit a few years ago when I started walking a LOT every single day and wasn’t wearing properly supportive shoes. Now I am stuck with always having to wear super expensive orthotics
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Post by: nnls on January 25, 2019, 03:36:43 PM
@nnls , the key for me was finding a class I really love, so I would definitely encourage you to explore your local options. In my case, it's Jazzercise - cardio routines set to music for about 35 minutes and then weight routines set to music for about 20. SOOOOO much better than anything I had tried before (cardio and weight machines at the gym, mostly).
I am still somewhat surprised when I go to class to realize I actually enjoy it!
I think I also have the problem with being a bit self conscious about how uncoordinated I am.
Jan 1: 154 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Total weight lost: 6.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 25.57% towards my goal with 9.9% time elapsedI wish I could find some kind of exercise I really enjoying, the stuff I do I dont hate but I dont love it either. Maybe I need to try some classes and see if something fits.
I definitely agree with trying to find something you enjoy - you don't want to do something blah all the time for the rest of your life. What about outdoor activities? Walking, running, biking, tennis, badminton? What about something like volleyball or basketball? At one time, a friend rented a gym and a bunch of us would play pick up basketball and floor hockey once a week. I'm beyond terrible at both - but had a lot of fun running around the court anyway. Helped that it was a mix of adults and kids and we were all chill - so they just laughed at me...my favorite tactic was just to tackle the person holding the ball and take 'em down haha.
That's a great incentive to lose weight! and you are doing really well.
I am not a big fan of team sports, I do like walking which I do a bit of but I am looking for something that increases my heart rate a bit more. I will look at classes offered by the rec centre near me.
I walk a fair bit now, but I am trying to increase my cardio fitness, I try running but I dont really enjoy it, though maybe I will more once I am a bit fitter and its less of a struggle
Post by: nnls on January 25, 2019, 03:41:08 PM
08/01/2019 - 65.50kg
09/01/2019 - 65.10kg
10/01/2019 - 64.90kg
12/01/2019 - 65.25kg
13/01/2019 - 65.40kg
14/01/2019 - 64.40kg
23/01/2019 - 65.10kg
24/01/2019 - 64.10kg
25/01/2019 - 64.60kg
So I feel like I am making no progress, I think I will be more strict about counting calories, I have just been kinda guestimating calories and reducing sugar
Post by: Mike in NH on January 25, 2019, 04:21:03 PM
My Update:
1.1 = 215
1.17 = 200.6
1.25 = 199.2
Pretty happy with the 199.2 since I went away last weekend and misbehaved a bit, then I was sick all week and unable to do much in terms of working out. As part of a different thing I am working on, this week I had to do the Army's WWII era field test: Pushups, pullups, squat jumps, as many situps as you can in two minutes, and a timed 300 yard run. I think I might start doing this either weekly, monthly, or at some interval in between.
I dislike running on it's own, but I'm like a dog if there is a ball to chase I'll go forever. I haven't run a 5k in a few years but I play basketball a couple times a week. My friend and I signed up to do Pat's Run in Arizona in April, which is 4.2 miles. Debating whether or not to try and just run it with no prep.
Keep up the good work errybody, don't forget to hydrate!
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on January 25, 2019, 05:19:36 PM
Post by: SquashingDebt on January 26, 2019, 06:16:55 AM
Yesterday was one such day and I almost skipped, but this morning I forced myself to track what I ate last night. It took about 2 minutes and it turns out I didn't even go over my limit!
I think I'm going to throw down the gauntlet that between now and my vacation in 3 months, I'm going to try to track EVERY SINGLE DAY. I'm not doing any traveling, so that's not an excuse. Here goes!
Post by: ToughMother on January 26, 2019, 06:37:30 AM
Continued best wishes for everyone working this effort!
In 2018, after I left my soul-sucking job, I wanted to drop the weight that had crept on over the last 8 years. And, I managed to go from 135 down to 117. Sweet! Goal met.
Well, those pesky fall/winter holidays have taken their toll and I've put 5 lbs back on. So, getting that back off again is the 2019 goal! Wishing everyone well in their weight and health goals!
Post by: LWYRUP on January 26, 2019, 06:38:46 AM
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight: 209.5
Goal Weight: 185
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
1.26.19 -- 206.5
I'm super happy with the results so far! I've been burning about 3,000 calories a day, eating about 1,800 so if I can keep it up I can sustain 2 - 2.5 pounds of weight loss a week. Fitbit indicated a net calorie deficit of 8,909 for the week, which I think right about 2.5 pounds. BTW, I think my real starting weight on Jan. 1 was higher, I was just too afraid to look at the scale and internalize the damage until I had already started to turn things around. But I think I'm losing faster now that I'm tracking it consciously.
The great part is that I haven't really felt hungry because I've just been REALLY REALLY conscious of making sure pretty much everything I put in my mouth is something relatively healthy and home-cooked with plenty of protein (eggs, chicken) and healthy fats. I'm not actively pursuing some sort of low carb diet except that if I want to hit my protein goals and feel full and otherwise keep my diet as streamlined as possible carbs are the thing that disappears. I didn't even go to the gym this week, but I've been tracking on my Fitbit to try to hit 8,000 steps a day.
I do owe a lot of this to the inspiring posts and threads about meal planning on this forum, because that's what's changed. My job is super intense and we have little kids, so there's no time for me to cook elaborate meals during the week. We have to prepare in advance on Sundays and then keep things simple and streamlined during the workweek hustle.
Also, $0 spent on alcohol and $0 on work lunches out in January. I'd actually spend money to lose weight, so the fact that I get to both save money and lose weight is great. :)
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on January 26, 2019, 07:03:03 AM
Post by: elaine amj on January 26, 2019, 07:59:52 AM
I think I'm going to throw down the gauntlet that between now and my vacation in 3 months, I'm going to try to track EVERY SINGLE DAY. I'm not doing any traveling, so that's not an excuse. Here goes!
Go for it. And if u miss one day or one meal, don't beat yourself up. Just call it a chat day and move on.
I'm another one for whom tracking works. When I track, I lose. When I stop tracking, I typically gain unless I am consciously undereating (which is not healthy). I am starting to resign myself to tracking for the rest of my life. I have yo-yoed three times now and this is getting ridiculous.
I do owe a lot of this to the inspiring posts and threads about meal planning on this forum, because that's what's changed. My job is super intense and we have little kids, so there's no time for me to cook elaborate meals during the week. We have to prepare in advance on Sundays and then keep things simple and streamlined during the workweek hustle.
Mealplanning is really cool. And you'll likely also find it drops your grocery costs.
Just be careful not to get so overenthusiastic about your weight loss that you cut your caloric intake too much. That's not healthy either and often not sustainable.
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Post by: pressure9pa on January 26, 2019, 09:20:13 AM
I'm going to try and weigh myself every Friday. I have a bad habit of never tracking calories on the weekends and which leads me to overeat but once I'm back at work I get back to routine of tracking at every meal. My scale tells me BMI and BF %. Not sure how accurate it is but I'll include it anyway since I have the numbers.
Starting point: 1/18/19-178.2 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
Curious to follow to see if the BF% measurements are accurate enough to at least be able to monitor trends. I've considered purchasing one but I won't spend the money if the readings are all over the place day-to-day.
Post by: warehouse on January 26, 2019, 10:58:11 AM
I'm down 6 pounds and feel great and have limited cravings. I don't follow the program to a T, it says no snacking but I just eat when I'm hungry. If I need a snack I have one though I often don't need any. I also don't eat the full amount of food proposed as it is a TON of food.
1/1/19 136.6
1/10/19 134.2
1/20/19 131.8
1/25/19 130.6
Goal 118 lbs, 5'2"
Guidelines below..
Eat these as much as you want:
all raw vegetables (goal 1 lb.)
cooked green and non-green nutrient-rich vegetables (goal: 1 lb.)
beans, legumes, bean sprouts, and tofu (goal: 1 cup)
fresh fruit (min. 4 daily)
Limit:
cooked starchy vegetables and whole grains (max. 1 cup)
raw nuts and seeds (max 1 oz.)
avocado (max 2 oz.)
dried fruit (max 2 tbsp.)
ground flaxseeds (max 1 tbsp.)
Do Not Eat:
dairy
meat / Animal products
between-meal snacks
fruit juice
oils
added salt
Post by: happy on January 26, 2019, 05:45:24 PM
Post by: bcbaseballman on January 28, 2019, 07:20:03 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
Took a cheat weekend and it showed. but on 2 lbs from Friday morning to this morning. Have to do it few and far between but it helps me keep on path. Weigh in for my diet bet are this week! Pay out will be by the end of this week. Curious as to how much I am going to earn.
Post by: Slow&Steady on January 28, 2019, 02:20:45 PM
Weekly log in
Wed, Jan 9th: 161.6 lbs
Thur, Jan 17th: 160.8 lbs
Mon, Jan 28th: 160.4 lbs
You guys were busy posting last week, I will have to catch up. I prefer to weigh-in on Wed but wanted to see what the scale said after a week of traveling so I checked it out this morning and it appears that not only did traveling not cause me to go up but I am slightly down!
Post by: SquashingDebt on January 28, 2019, 04:47:53 PM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Weekly log in
Wed, Jan 9th: 161.6 lbs
Thur, Jan 17th: 160.8 lbs
Mon, Jan 28th: 160.4 lbs
You guys were busy posting last week, I will have to catch up. I prefer to weigh-in on Wed but wanted to see what the scale said after a week of traveling so I checked it out this morning and it appears that not only did traveling not cause me to go up but I am slightly down!
Nice! Every time I travel I gain 3-6 lbs. They usually drop off quickly, but it's frustrating to essentially lose 2 weeks of progress - the week of travel and the week to go back down to where I was before the travel. To be fair, I do loosen up my eating when traveling.
Post by: afuera on January 29, 2019, 01:04:03 PM
1/25/19-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
1/29/19-181.8 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
Post by: Frugal Lizard on January 30, 2019, 10:39:54 AM
I have reached a place of comfortable acceptance of my curves. I was probably an unhealthy underweight for most of my life and I don't want to be an unhealthy overweight for the rest. I want to maintain strength and flexibility. I want to be able to enjoy activities and that includes eating.
So my first milestone is to get to March without gaining back any weight I lost in December. So far I am on target at 132.5-133 pounds.
End goal by next Christmas is to weigh 127-128.
The trickiest time I think is going to be in the fall coming up to Christmas when the tendency will be to bulk back up for winter.
So this is my plan.
Post by: turketron on January 30, 2019, 11:12:28 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
not much progress this week, but at least I (more or less) stayed where I was at! I did drop to 151.4 at one point last week but then I had two birthday parties I attended over the weekend so calorie consumption on those days were certainly higher than normal.
Post by: rab-bit on January 31, 2019, 05:36:59 AM
11/26/2017 253.4
12/31/2017 242.6
01/31/2018 234.8
02/28/2018 224.8
03/31/2018 220.0
04/29/2018 214.4
05/31/2018 209.4
06/30/2018 206.2
07/28/2018 201.6 27.4% BF
08/31/2018 193.8 25.7% BF
09/29/2018 191.2 25.1% BF
10/31/2018 187.6 24.3% BF
11/30/2018 186.0 24.0% BF
12/31/2018 186.6 24.0% BF
01/31/2019 181.2 23.0% BF
Goal 175.0 20.0% BF
I wasn't making great progress the last few months so I decided to cut back my daily calories again from 2000 to 1750 and the weight started coming off more quickly. Getting close to my goal now - hopefully I can get there in a few more months and I'm looking forward to maintenance after that.
Post by: C-note on January 31, 2019, 07:15:22 AM
01-03-19 - 185.2
01-10-19 - 183.6
01-17-19 - 184.4
01-18-19 - 182.9
01-24-19 - 183.5
01-31-19 - 183.4
Post by: ItsALongStory on January 31, 2019, 07:40:26 AM
Recorded official starting weight which is 237.4lbs, first goal is sub 230 by end of January.
My amazing wife is extremely health conscious but has terrible willpower when I suggest we go out to eat or we have bad foods in the house so a lot will ride on our shopping habits. Did get a small win yesterday when I went to the grocery store and only bought what was on the list including a salad for dinner. We just got back from 3 weeks out of the country with lots of western European foods (bread, meat and cheese mainly) so that will take some adjusting for sure. The upside is that I'm sort of expecting fairly quick drops down to 230.
We are going back to Europe in May and I'd love to lose 15kg by then, I know that's not a healthy clip but even losing 10 would be yuuuge so why not try for 15 and get there.
Good start so far, down to 232.1 as of this morning. I weigh in every morning so it should be somewhat reliable, understandable that I have been losing quite quickly early on but my target is 208 lbs by May 15th which will be a hell of an accomplishment. I feel good about this weightloss effort and am signing up for Orange theory (I know, not Mustachian) tomorrow. My wife goes and I have been to one class with her and enjoyed the trainer/classroom style. Target is to start slow (2 classes per week) with a joint activity on weekends. We live in an area that offers lots of options year round so that shouldn't be a reason that I can't get a 3rd or 4th workout in.
80% of weightloss is food intake though so that will still be my primary focus, eat healthy and smaller portions.
Down to 231.4 as of yesterday morning. Won't make 230 by end of Jan but got quite close. Several co-workers are also joining the weight loss journey which should help with motivation. Gym is going excellent.
Post by: elaine amj on January 31, 2019, 08:06:52 AM
Like you, my ultimate goal is overall health. I want to eat more nutritiously, improve my flexibility, and condition my body to do all the active things I love to do.
I turn 40 this year and I am becoming more and more aware of the damage we can do to our bodies by not taking good care of it. One of my biggest challenges is that I don't like many vegetables. I KNOW vegetables are good for me but I conveniently forget to add them to my meals. I try and find veggies I like and incorporate them as much as possible.
This past week for dinners I had:
- wintermelon soup with turkey and dried beancurd
- shredded jicama, cabbage and carrots in rice paper wraps
- quinoa with stirfried shrimp and green beans
On a weight loss front, I am slightly frustrated this week. Last week it was that time of the month so I was very bloated and didn't drop as expected. Ok. Just trust the process and hang in there. This week I dropped a bit but still not at the rate I wanted to see. Ugh. Either I am eating too much salt (I have been eating a portion of cheetos for the past two days. Yes within my calories but man are they high in sodium!) or I am getting way too loose with my logging and estimating too much.
I am still hopeful the weight will drop over the next week. Especially since the other possibility is that I have been working out quite a bit in the past week and perhaps some of this is due to muscle repair.
Maybe I am kidding myself. I just took a close look at my diary and nearly half of what I eat every day is snacks. Yes some of that is fruit but some is pure junk. This cannot be healthy. Time to increase my dinner portions so I fill up more on healthy food and change up some of my empty calorie snacks to things like boiled chickpeas, carrot sticks, nuts, etc. Some junk is ok but I have been overdoing it simply because I have the calories available.
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Post by: afuera on January 31, 2019, 09:32:21 AM
Time to increase my dinner portions so I fill up more on healthy food and change up some of my empty calorie snacks to things like boiled chickpeas, carrot sticks, nuts, etc.
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I made some roasted chickpeas for the first time a couple days ago so I could have a healthier snack option with less calories/fat than almonds.
They were soooooo good!
You just drain a can of chickpeas, pat them dry with a dishtowel, toss 'em in olive oil and salt, and then roast them in the oven for ~40 min. 10/10 would recommend.
Post by: turketron on January 31, 2019, 09:43:48 AM
I made some roasted chickpeas for the first time a couple days ago so I could have a healthier snack option with less calories/fat than almonds.
They were soooooo good!
You just drain a can of chickpeas, pat them dry with a dishtowel, toss 'em in olive oil and salt, and then roast them in the oven for ~40 min. 10/10 would recommend.
Thanks for the reminder! I just bought a pound of chickpeas the other day to make into hummus (for eating with veggies) and/or roast. Gonna go soak them now :)
Post by: alleykat on January 31, 2019, 10:31:42 AM
1/1 - 167
1/31 - 164
I did not have cakes, cookies, ice cream or pies in January as that was my goal, however, everything else took its place. However, that was a trial month and I see how my moods and habits affect me. So, in February, I will try and get more control. Maybe plan out my meals better. This is always my goal but I am a bad planned.
Yes, me too, more than weight, I really want to get healthy. It is my main goal this year.
Post by: Goinganon on January 31, 2019, 04:05:09 PM
Over the past few years, my weight was slowly but steadily rising. In August 2018, I heard about Diet Bet and decided to give it a try. Since then, I’ve lost nearly 40 lbs. I have another 54 lbs to lose to be in a healthy BMI. I’d love to get there in 2019, although I know that it will be a stretch for me.
I’ve lost the weight so far by doing intermittent fasting on a 16:8 schedule (it’s my natural eating pattern so it works for me), tracking calories, and increasing my daily movement.
August 2018: 236.8
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8 (I was hoping to be a bit further along, but my weight went up and plateaued for a while before I managed to drop weight this month. Then again, progress is progress and I’ll take what I can get.)
Goal for February: 184
Post by: Rubyvroom on January 31, 2019, 04:15:12 PM
Post by: warehouse on January 31, 2019, 08:07:47 PM
I have been loosely following a program called "Eat to Live" this month and have had decent results. I haven't counted any calories or tracked my food intake. No exercise for this first month as I adjust. Essentially the premise is no processed food, no dairy, no meat, no eggs. I'm already vegetarian so this hasn't been too difficult. It's a lot of produce, legumes and nuts.
I'm down 6 pounds and feel great and have limited cravings. I don't follow the program to a T, it says no snacking but I just eat when I'm hungry. If I need a snack I have one though I often don't need any. I also don't eat the full amount of food proposed as it is a TON of food.
1/1/19 136.6
1/10/19 134.2
1/20/19 131.8
1/25/19 130.6
Goal 118 lbs, 5'2"
1/31/19 129.6
Post by: elaine amj on January 31, 2019, 08:32:47 PM
I'm glad I was able to get some kind of activity in today as we had a gathering with a few people from our church today and I had the most delicious banana cream pie ever. I definitely have to get in that pool tomorrow....Chinese New Year is coming up and our festivities start this Saturday. Then Monday. Then Tuesday. A LOT of social meals ahead....ack!!!
Post by: LWYRUP on February 01, 2019, 05:42:11 AM
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight: 209.5
Goal Weight: 185
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
1.26.19 -- 206.5
2.1.19 -- 204.5
Things are going great so far. I am going away for a three day weekend so I've purposefully been pushing hard the last few days with the goal of easing up this weekend. I also want to make sure I get in more workouts so I have more calories I can eat while still staying in the zone during our trip.
I learned this week that the ranch veggie dip we had in the fridge is terrible (just dipping a lot of broccoli into two servings of that bad boy alone ruined my macros for a day) and that a lot of granola / energy bars are terrible for you -- the one I had last night at a work event was 70% fat and probably 90% fat and sugar. Some almonds, but still. I want to do research about which bars I should get, and also to make my own, time permitting.
Given the upcoming weekend and lightening up a bit, I'll be happy next week with a smaller loss, like one pound. I'm still trying to push to do an initial burst down to 195 and then ease off and don't want to lose momentum, but I think it's probably also good to give my brain and metabolism a bit of a breather.
Last week, the day after my "cheat" day (nothing crazy, just maintenance or slightly below rather than aiming for a big deficit) I gained two pounds, then the next day I lost four. So at least so far the concept of a period of hovering close to my metabolic baseline and then a day each week to reset back to normal seems to have worked for me.
Post by: Slow&Steady on February 01, 2019, 09:14:18 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
Post by: LinneaH on February 02, 2019, 08:48:29 AM
Have had the flu for over a week, and it hit me hard. I have been able to eat, even hungry sometimes, but food tastes nothing. I had a badly sore throat so I could not eat everything. I sleep a lot, bc the fever gets me so tired.
I have lost weight, but I think it's muscle weight due to not moving at all. I try to walk 10 000 steps per day, and normally average that over a week, so 70 000 in a week. This week I have only walked a couple of 1000 altogether. No yoga, no stretching, no playing with the kids, no carrying anything. Hate it. Maybe it is a good sign that I am getting restless but I think it is due to still being on painkillers...
Anyway, last time I reported was Jan 20th: 148.8 (67.5)
Now: 144.8 (65.7)
So yes losing weight, but right now, I'd rather be healthy and gaining...
Post by: elaine amj on February 02, 2019, 10:46:11 AM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8
Total weight lost: 7.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 29.54% towards my goal with 14.4% time elapsed
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Post by: use2betrix on February 03, 2019, 07:12:25 AM
Post by: SquashingDebt on February 03, 2019, 01:34:02 PM
I have a little bit less than 3 months before my big Europe trip and am still committed to calorie tracking every day between now and then. Let's see how much I can lose! (I have 12 more lbs to my initial very rough goal - hopefully I can surpass that.)
Post by: Mike in NH on February 03, 2019, 03:21:25 PM
1.1 = 215
1.17 = 200.6
1.25 = 199.2
2.1 = 198.8
Superbowl weekend is not off to the best of starts, let's see if I can manage to not slide backwards this week.
Post by: lizh on February 03, 2019, 03:40:59 PM
1/1/19 147
2/1/19 146.1
I need to focus. First goal weight is 130 and I'll reassess once I get there.
thanks...you are all very motivating!
Liz
Post by: sixup on February 03, 2019, 04:03:01 PM
5'9" male, 195.
I was 187 before holidays. Been working to get back down since mid January. I probably need to get to 180-185.
Sitting around 15-16% bodyfat now. Hoping to be around 12% at 180-185.
I've lifted for 10 years, been as high as 230 lbs. Never been below maybe 14% bodyfat so this is uncharted territory for me. Enjoying the process! Also enjoying not requiring as much food, lower food spending. Wins all around!
Post by: BeautifulDay on February 03, 2019, 07:05:11 PM
I don’t have a set weight goal. I haven’t even checked my weight lately. I try not to focus on a number and instead focus on how I feel. And I’m not feeling good. I’ve been stress eating. What has worked best for me in the past is increasing my activity and intermittent fasting.
I’m going to start fasting again this week. This helps me be more mindful of what I consume and helps me to have better control over my eating.
I already walk twice a day with my dog. But I need to increase the intensity and start doing some weight training.
Post by: elaine amj on February 03, 2019, 11:08:41 PM
What I'm finding hard is once I go off track, it's quite hard to get back to my usual eating, weighing and logging. Saturday was the start of our Chinese New Year feasting. I planned for it and ate freely at dinner. All good. Today was supposed to be a low cal day. I ended up eating about 1200 calories. It's not horrible since obviously I had the calories available...but I was hoping to save up a bit for Monday. Monday night we go out for another celebration dinner and Tuesday night I will have company again for yet another dinner. It's a LOT of celebratory social meals this week. And I don't want to be in diet mode through them. But it means I have to be careful on all the other days of the week. But even knowing this, I ate more than I liked today. I cobbled together a light lunch of odds and ends I guessed would be about 300 calories - and was shocked to log about 500 calories. And then despite my intentions for a light dinner, I ended up eating some leftovers which were not as diet-friendly as they should have been *sigh*
Back to the pool tomorrow!
Post by: bcbaseballman on February 04, 2019, 07:50:14 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2
Another low lose week but I joining into another diet bet game so hopefully that gets me back into the losing spirit. Have been lazy and need to get running again. Cant wait for there to be some warmer weather.
Post by: afuera on February 04, 2019, 02:13:37 PM
1/25/19-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
1/29/19-181.8 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
2/02/19-180.6 lbs, BMI=26.2, Body Fat=23.9%
Wasn't around the forums since Friday to post my numbers. Not much is changing.
Post by: BeautifulDay on February 05, 2019, 06:39:25 PM
I weighed today and I’m at 160. Not good for my short frame. I’m most comfortable in my own skin when I’m about 120 to 130. But the number is less important than how I feel. I’ll keep track of the number just to see how much I’ve lost.
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 05, 2019, 08:17:33 PM
Onward!
Post by: Vibrissae on February 06, 2019, 08:02:46 AM
...just 28.8 lbs left until my goal weight? Holy cats, that's closer than I thought!
(I know, that doesn't sound close, but I started at 225, with 85 lbs to lose.)
Post by: turketron on February 06, 2019, 08:16:33 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Steady progress! I was actually down quite a bit (148.8 lbs!) as of Sunday morning, but then went to a Super Bowl party...
Post by: AK on February 06, 2019, 02:27:45 PM
I've been elliptically almost every day now for 45-60 mins and restricting calories too. 16/8 seems to be my natural eating schedule too so that helps. Overall, I feel so much better and have lots more energy. I'm afraid I may be OCDing a bit since I have been doing multiple daily weighings and have been wanting to try not eating for a day or two but stay hydrated to make the weight come off faster. Very happy to be in the "Overweight" category instead of Obese.
9/2018 - 240
Jan 31 - 220: Finally lost the other 20 pounds I set in September.
Feb 6 - 219
Post by: i_have_so_much_to_learn on February 06, 2019, 09:14:10 PM
Post by: elaine amj on February 06, 2019, 10:40:34 PM
One problem is I get less filled up on the feast food in the fridge than I do on my normal low cal meals. And I really, really want to enjoy the leftovers.
I did manage to stop eating after 8pm. Although I have been staring at delicious cookies all night. And several times have thought about just eating one or two. I already blew it today, so why not just keep on going? But that's what always ends up spiralling me into another binge. So...NO! Tomorrow is another day.
An interesting side note - it occurred to me if I keep going like I did today, I'll definitely be out the $600 I put into HealthyWager. There is NO WAY that is happening. So NO MORE EATING (for today anyway ROFL!!). And I'm going to behave and go log the damage as best as I can. *sigh*
Post by: C-note on February 07, 2019, 06:26:09 AM
01-03-19 - 185.2
01-10-19 - 183.6
01-17-19 - 184.4
01-18-19 - 182.9
01-24-19 - 183.5
01-31-19 - 183.4
02-07-19 - 182.9
Less focus on the scale number and more focus on the actual food that is traveling over the lips. I'm also going back to paying more attention to how my clothes fit. Finally, I'm only weighing myself once a month or every 6 weeks or so. I've learned I'm too competitive with myself to weigh myself every week. My negative self-talk and sabotage kick in when the scale number goes up.
Post by: elaine amj on February 07, 2019, 07:15:20 AM
Finally, I'm only weighing myself once a month or every 6 weeks or so. I've learned I'm too competitive with myself to weigh myself every week. My negative self-talk and sabotage kick in when the scale number goes up.
Really good thing to learn about yourself!!
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Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on February 07, 2019, 02:20:52 PM
Post by: elaine amj on February 07, 2019, 07:10:44 PM
@elaine amj, I struggle with that, too! Once I get in a permissive break mode, it's hard to jump back on the wagon.
I was just about to reach for a couple of teeny tiny chocolate biscuits. But I think you talked me out of it.
Post by: elaine amj on February 08, 2019, 11:22:32 AM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Total weight lost: 9.6 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 38.36% towards my goal with 17.7% time elapsed
After THREE long weeks of the scale not budging, this morning I FINALLY got the whoosh I have been waiting for! I had no issues waiting 2 weeks...but waiting three weeks was a bit challenging lol. Hard to keep trusting in the plan when nothing was happening on the scale! So I am right on schedule. Discounting the initial water weight loss the first week, I have lost 5.6 lbs in the past 5 weeks - just about exactly what my logs in MyFitnessPal says I should lose.
Also updated my measurements from a month ago and the results are:
3 inches lost in the bust
2 inches lost in the waist
1.5 inches lost in the hips
I also started measuring my butt today and I think I will also start measuring my upper arms (hoping all the swimming will start toning up my perpetually fleshy arms)
Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on February 08, 2019, 03:13:38 PM
@elaine amj, I struggle with that, too! Once I get in a permissive break mode, it's hard to jump back on the wagon.
I was just about to reach for a couple of teeny tiny chocolate biscuits. But I think you talked me out of it.
LOL, glad I could help.
I'm down from about 125 at New Years to 121.2 this AM. Even though it was my birthday last weekend and there may have been excessive dessert-ing--I did an OK job of dropping calories elsewhere/being efficient with meals to compensate.
Post by: elaine amj on February 08, 2019, 09:18:14 PM
I'm down from about 125 at New Years to 121.2 this AM. Even though it was my birthday last weekend and there may have been excessive dessert-ing--I did an OK job of dropping calories elsewhere/being efficient with meals to compensate.
THAT. IS. AWESOME!!!! Congratulations!! Especially managing to compensate for the big meals.
Post by: nnls on February 09, 2019, 12:30:29 AM
Post by: sixup on February 09, 2019, 04:36:53 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Big drop this week. Probably won't be such a big drop next week because I'm going to friends this weekend and will probably not eat my normal boring food.
Post by: LWYRUP on February 09, 2019, 07:27:09 AM
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight (1.14.19): 209.5
Goal Weight (targeting 4.21.19): 185
1.18.19 -- 209 (weekly avg. 209.2)
1.26.19 -- 206.5 (avg. 208)
2.1.19 -- 204.5 (avg. 206.4)
2.9.29 -- 203.5 (avg. 205.8)
This was a hard-fought pound this week. Last week I went away for a three day trip to a chocolate-themed resort, which ended with the Superbowl. I thought I was doing pretty good at balancing treats and wise choices but at the end of the trip I was 5.5 pounds heavier. I think a lot of salt weight because then when I went back to more strict dieting I lost five pounds in a day! Then I kept up a strict diet (1,000 calorie or more deficit) for five days and the scale actually rose over the workweek until I saw a two pound drop this morning. Usually I don't worry too much about daily fluctuations in the scale but this whole process was just weird.
Last week I started introducing a formal strength training + refeed day into my routine. I was sore for a few days afterwards. I downloaded an app called Strong to log my workout. I'm interested to track my strength too -- I know there's a risk of losing muscle during a diet and want to limit that, plus have a productive way to try to "reset" my metabolism each week.
Per fitbit, I should have been on track for losing 2.5 pounds this week but I only lost one. I think that some of this may be tracking error (food at resort even unhealthier than I thought, fitbit overestimating calorie burn) and that some of it may have been my body resisting weight loss even though I was logging deficits, followed by a bit of a woosh this morning. But I want to watch this.
One of my big accomplishments this week was walking to and from work all five days. Next week I'd like to integrate another gym day, and make sure to eat back the calories too so I'm not being quite so strict on food intake and can keep this sustainable.
Now off to go stop my two year old son from eating cat food...
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on February 09, 2019, 11:07:41 AM
Post by: bcbaseballman on February 11, 2019, 07:15:14 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
Did a good amount of fasting over the weekend and really watched what I was eating. now to get back onto a good dinning schedule and keep the numbers going down. Happy with the rate that I am losing the weight but am still needing to lose about another 20 lbs or so.
Post by: Slow&Steady on February 11, 2019, 09:21:13 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/11/19: 159.6 lbs
I am very excited to continue to watch these numbers decrease, although I am getting a little antsy because it appears that I will need to buy more dress pants soon. I HATE shopping but I really need to look professional at work so super baggy pants are not good and apparently I waited too long last time because I started getting several comments (only from people that are close enough to me to make comments and them not be inappropriate) about my pants being too big. I did not buy new shirts last time and I am hoping to not need to buy shirts again, hopefully just pants.
Post by: elaine amj on February 11, 2019, 10:37:59 PM
It will be so worth it! I love wearing better fitting clothes and enjoying my trimmer figure :)My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/11/19: 159.6 lbs
I am very excited to continue to watch these numbers decrease, although I am getting a little antsy because it appears that I will need to buy more dress pants soon. I HATE shopping but I really need to look professional at work so super baggy pants are not good and apparently I waited too long last time because I started getting several comments (only from people that are close enough to me to make comments and them not be inappropriate) about my pants being too big. I did not buy new shirts last time and I am hoping to not need to buy shirts again, hopefully just pants.
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Post by: Slow&Steady on February 12, 2019, 08:15:55 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/10/19: 159.6 lbs (fixed the date, this weigh-in was on Sunday)
02/12/19: 158.8 lbs
I don't normally get on the scale twice within a few days of each other but I expected a bigger drop since the beginning of Feb so I checked again first thing this morning. This is more what I thought it should be!
I know better fitting clothes will make me feel better, I just hate shopping.
Post by: everinprogress on February 12, 2019, 10:50:41 AM
Started at about 141 in mid January, first goal to hit 130 by June, longer term goal to be around 120-125.
Will be using MFP, i hate food tracking but it keeps me on track.
Current weight 138.
Post by: LWYRUP on February 12, 2019, 12:46:27 PM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
Did a good amount of fasting over the weekend and really watched what I was eating. now to get back onto a good dinning schedule and keep the numbers going down. Happy with the rate that I am losing the weight but am still needing to lose about another 20 lbs or so.
This is great progress -- great job!!
Post by: happy on February 12, 2019, 07:57:49 PM
1/12/18 - 94kg
1/1/19 - 92kg
1/2/19 -90.1kg
And I'm not going so well again. Sitting between 91 and 92kg. Looks like I'll be lucky just to weigh in under 90kg, let alone 88kg. And February is a short month.
I know what I'm doing wrong:
- drinking a couple of glasses of wine with dinner
- succumbing to carb creep...I really have to keep very low to lose weight, and once I breach that level it seems like there's 10g here and 10 g there and before I know it I'm not losing
- snacking after dinner.
Could someone please administer a face punch and tell me to get on with it? I really want to at least finish Feb comfortably below 90kg even if I don't make 88kg.
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 12, 2019, 10:18:50 PM
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Post by: turketron on February 13, 2019, 07:08:46 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
more good progress!
Post by: FireHiker on February 13, 2019, 10:40:51 AM
1/11: 171.8
2/13: 171.6
I've been slammed at work lately, but at least I haven't gained...Back to it and going to post more often than monthly.
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 15, 2019, 09:36:48 AM
New low today @229.4, finding a nice groove so hoping I can stick with about 1.5-2lbs/week for a while. Weighing in daily makes it tough since short term gains or losses mess with the brain.
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227.7 this morning, feeling great!
Post by: elaine amj on February 15, 2019, 09:19:52 PM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 10.6 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 42.33% towards my goal with 21.5% time elapsed
I've been working REALLY hard this week because I am going to Toronto this weekend and facing a lot of food and social meals. I want to be able to relax and enjoy myself there so been banking a lot of calories this week and putting in extra workouts. I was a wee bit grumpy today because my mother insisted on leaving the pool early today so she could bake pineapple tarts (even though I did point out I needed to workout extra to eat her super yummy treats!). To make up for that, I swam at a higher intensity and tonight, my whole body is sore.
Also, the psychological factor of logging my food on MyFitnessPal has been very interesting. I often try and undereat my daily allowed calories a little bit to "save up" a few hundred extra calories for the weekend (I count my net calories on a weekly basis). I can't seem to save all that much though. This week, I tried something different. I logged all my exercise calories as "1" instead of my usual 400-500 calories. Amazingly enough, I mostly stayed within my 1200 calories each day and didn't eat my exercise calories like I normally do! So now I should have lots to spare for the weekend's meals :) :) Later, I'll go back and adjust my exercise calories properly before checking on my total week's net calories.
Post by: sixup on February 16, 2019, 05:59:12 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feeling super weak in the gym right now. That's the way it goes when cutting at a pretty quick rate. Trying to get over it... main goal is leaning out right now, so I need to stay focused on that. Typically this is where it gets hard because I have a fear of losing a bunch of muscle. But my training good, eating plenty of protein, so I know logically I'm not losing muscle. It's just a matter of lack of energy at this time and strength should come back once I'm at maintenance calories. Still, it's not easy when weights you could do for 5+ reps are starting to feel heavy haha.
Post by: LWYRUP on February 16, 2019, 06:16:59 AM
Friday check-in
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 10.6 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 42.33% towards my goal with 21.5% time elapsed
I've been working REALLY hard this week because I am going to Toronto this weekend and facing a lot of food and social meals. I want to be able to relax and enjoy myself there so been banking a lot of calories this week and putting in extra workouts. I was a wee bit grumpy today because my mother insisted on leaving the pool early today so she could bake pineapple tarts (even though I did point out I needed to workout extra to eat her super yummy treats!). To make up for that, I swam at a higher intensity and tonight, my whole body is sore.
Also, the psychological factor of logging my food on MyFitnessPal has been very interesting. I often try and undereat my daily allowed calories a little bit to "save up" a few hundred extra calories for the weekend (I count my net calories on a weekly basis). I can't seem to save all that much though. This week, I tried something different. I logged all my exercise calories as "1" instead of my usual 400-500 calories. Amazingly enough, I mostly stayed within my 1200 calories each day and didn't eat my exercise calories like I normally do! So now I should have lots to spare for the weekend's meals :) :) Later, I'll go back and adjust my exercise calories properly before checking on my total week's net calories.
Great progress -- hope you have a wonderful weekend in Toronto.
Post by: LWYRUP on February 16, 2019, 06:40:33 AM
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight (1.14.19): 207.5
Goal Weight (targeting 4.21.19): 185
1.18.19 -- 207
1.26.19 -- 204.5
2.1.19 -- 202.5
2.9.19 -- 201.5
2.16.19 -- 202.5
Progress seems to be stalling on the scale but I think I'm still improving. The last two weeks were record lows when I weighed in, and this week I happened to be a pound higher today than yesterday (had some salty food). That's how the cookie crumbles sometimes.
I got a new scale because I wanted to check bodyfat measurements and it was 3.5 pounds different. I did a test and it looks like BOTH scales are wrong, one over and one under. So I made a guess based on how off each scale was and backdated my entries with the old scale accordingly. But I can't work with averages now because it's all in flux. And I may need to return the new scale or see if it can be recalibrated somehow. In any case, I can take solace in the fact that I do weigh a little less than I thought, even if it's only due to a one-time accounting gimmick. :)
I am still walking to work but I haven't yet been able to start an exercise routine on weekday mornings. I was under the weather this week with a cold and absolutely slammed with work. I'd rather rest when sick so I am OK not pushing it this week.
I could see wanting more flexibility in my diet in the future but I do have to say that I really enjoy eating a lot of healthy food and home-cooked meals so I definitely think I'll be making some permanent changes in my diet after this.
I purposefully ate a bit more this week because I was logging really high calorie deficits last week, beyond what most dieticians would say is necessary (e.g., more than 1000 calories a day). So this week it about 1,000 calories a day per Fitbit. So I would expect more progress than the scale shows. Fitbit may be overestimating my calorie burn, and also I also have a thyroid condition (diagnosed -- 15 years now -- and medicated) and haven't done a blood test in a year or two, so I should get that done just as a general health thing anyways.
For the next week, I'm just going to keep on with a 1,000 calorie a day deficit, healthy food, vegetables, lots of protein, and work to bump my strength training from once a week to 2-3 times. Progress is not always linear and I'm not deterred.
Post by: LWYRUP on February 16, 2019, 06:45:25 AM
Per Fitbit, my resting heartrate is the highest it's been in two months, so definitely a possibility right now.
Post by: use2betrix on February 16, 2019, 09:25:25 AM
Overall I feel really good. I’m probably in the 8% BF range at 5’9. I wouldn’t mind seeing what 175 looks like but I also am not going to be miserable to do it.
Very content with what my diet takes to maintain. Would love some more ice cream and a bit more carbs but it’s ok. Post big runs I’ve started drinking smoothies with 2 cups milk, 2 scoops protein, 2 scoops glutamine, and a banana. It’s so delicious compared to my standard water+whey that it almost takes the edge off the strong ice cream desire. We’ve found some 60? Calorie fudge pops we have for occasional snacks as well that help take the edge off.
Post by: Kitsy on February 16, 2019, 10:48:46 AM
I do not know what my low weight was when I ran my full and half marathons in May and October but I do know that I don’t fit into my clothes like I used to.
3 weeks ago on 1/27 I started doing the LIIFT 4 program and took the following measurements:
36” chest
11.25” right arm
11.25” left arm
36” waist
41” hips
23.5” right thigh
24” left thigh
151.7 lbs
I would like to get down to 135, but would be happy to trim up and fit into my favorite pants again.
I was running 40 miles per week and when I had to drop down to 15 miles per week I apparently didn’t change my eating habits...
So really my discipline needs to be with eating. I meal plan, but I still need to make smarter decisions.
I have finished all 3 weeks of the program in terms of following the workouts, but I faltered on the eating side...and need to stay on track. I will have to retake these measurements again at the end of next week...and need motivation to stay in line with my eating.
I also need to find time to add in some additional cardio, I have not been running since I started PT 5 weeks ago because of significant discomfort and extreme weather in my region.
Post by: use2betrix on February 16, 2019, 11:26:45 AM
If it is not too late, I would like to join. I am a distance runner who is injured...
I do not know what my low weight was when I ran my full and half marathons in May and October but I do know that I don’t fit into my clothes like I used to.
3 weeks ago on 1/27 I started doing the LIIFT 4 program and took the following measurements:
36” chest
11.25” right arm
11.25” left arm
36” waist
41” hips
23.5” right thigh
24” left thigh
151.7 lbs
I would like to get down to 135, but would be happy to trim up and fit into my favorite pants again.
I was running 40 miles per week and when I had to drop down to 15 miles per week I apparently didn’t change my eating habits...
So really my discipline needs to be with eating. I meal plan, but I still need to make smarter decisions.
I have finished all 3 weeks of the program in terms of following the workouts, but I faltered on the eating side...and need to stay on track. I will have to retake these measurements again at the end of next week...and need motivation to stay in line with my eating.
I also need to find time to add in some additional cardio, I have not been running since I started PT 5 weeks ago because of significant discomfort and extreme weather in my region.
Welcome to the forum!
Does your injury prevent you from lower impact forms of cardio like spin or elliptical? While maybe not as enjoyable, I find them as good in building/maintaining the cardio/endurance portion of running while your bones/joints impacted by running can get a break. Personally, I find the cardio portion of running to be my biggest challenge (newer runner here).
Diet-wise - I find reducing heavy calorie carbs with veggies to be a huge help. Veggies have so few calories compared to their “size” it feels like you’re eating more than you really are.
Just some thoughts.
Post by: bcbaseballman on February 18, 2019, 07:15:38 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lb
First time with an increase to my weight since I started in January. Not really very happy about it but I noticed some of my old habits crept back in this last week. Late night snacking being what I assume the main culprit. Need to cut those out and get back on track as I have another diet bet weigh in coming up here at the beginning of next month. Really am wanting the nice weather to get back. I am needing some good outside workouts back in my life.
Post by: Slow&Steady on February 18, 2019, 07:56:23 AM
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Very content with what my diet takes to maintain. Would love some more ice cream and a bit more carbs but it’s ok. Post big runs I’ve started drinking smoothies with 2 cups milk, 2 scoops protein, 2 scoops glutamine, and a banana. It’s so delicious compared to my standard water+whey that it almost takes the edge off the strong ice cream desire. We’ve found some 60? Calorie fudge pops we have for occasional snacks as well that help take the edge off.
In the past (when I could eat dairy) I found that a good full-fat plain Greek yogurt with frozen raspberries and a drizzle of honey was a very yummy substitute for ice cream.
Post by: Kitsy on February 18, 2019, 10:59:56 AM
Does your injury prevent you from lower impact forms of cardio like spin or elliptical? While maybe not as enjoyable, I find them as good in building/maintaining the cardio/endurance portion of running while your bones/joints impacted by running can get a break. Personally, I find the cardio portion of running to be my biggest challenge (newer runner here).
Diet-wise - I find reducing heavy calorie carbs with veggies to be a huge help. Veggies have so few calories compared to their “size” it feels like you’re eating more than you really are.
Just some thoughts.
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Thank you for the thoughts. My injury is currently still being defined and I am allowed to do anything that doesn’t “hurt”...however... I don’t feel pain during exercise, I pay for it later when I am sitting or laying down in bed...this has gotten worse since starting PT which is why my cardio activity has slowed. I did do spin last week and was in a lot of pain the next day.
I do need to eat more veggies for sure...I am making sure I get them at each meal, and cutting carbs unless I have a high cardio day.
Thanks for the ideas and feedback! Good luck with your goals...I have only been running for 6-7 years, and went from struggling on the cardio end of it, to absolutely loving it...though I was never very fast.
Post by: afuera on February 18, 2019, 12:03:04 PM
1/25/19-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
1/29/19-181.8 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
2/02/19-180.6 lbs, BMI=26.2, Body Fat=23.9%
2/15/19-178.0 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
Post by: happy on February 18, 2019, 10:48:56 PM
Post by: SquashingDebt on February 19, 2019, 05:08:52 PM
Today was the first day I logged below 90kg, so a minor victory. Pretty sure I won't make my goal of 88kg by the end of the month but I'm going to keep trying hard.
Congrats! I hit a milestone like that today too :)
Post by: turketron on February 20, 2019, 01:32:06 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Still making some good progress. Probably won't be able to post for the next week or two, as I leave on Saturday for a week in Hawaii and a week in California, and I don't think I'll have access to a scale while I'm there. I'm a little concerned that I won't be able to maintain the progress I've made while on vacation, but we'll see. I still plan on tracking my calories though. At least in Hawaii we'll be doing some hiking and stuff so that should help too, California might be a bit more sedentary, so I might have to force myself to go for a walk or something while I'm there.
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 20, 2019, 10:49:41 PM
Jan 02 2019: 161 lbsYou are rocking it, just amazing in under 2 months.
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Still making some good progress. Probably won't be able to post for the next week or two, as I leave on Saturday for a week in Hawaii and a week in California, and I don't think I'll have access to a scale while I'm there. I'm a little concerned that I won't be able to maintain the progress I've made while on vacation, but we'll see. I still plan on tracking my calories though. At least in Hawaii we'll be doing some hiking and stuff so that should help too, California might be a bit more sedentary, so I might have to force myself to go for a walk or something while I'm there.
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Post by: Slow&Steady on February 21, 2019, 07:20:41 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
3/2018: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18:192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157 lbs
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/10/19: 159.6 lbs
02/12/19: 158.8 lbs
02/21/19: 157.6 lbs (almost lowest adult weight ever, I think)
Still haven't gone shopping, I really dislike spending money and time on clothing.
ETA some historical weights.
Post by: AK on February 21, 2019, 07:41:09 AM
Jan 31 - 220: Finally lost the other 20 pounds I set in September.
Feb 6 - 219
Feb 13 - 217
Feb 21 - 214
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 21, 2019, 05:05:50 PM
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Post by: sixup on February 23, 2019, 04:41:13 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
I wrecked a day or two of defecit last Saturday at a social dinner. They had moose from Alaska though, so good.
It's interesting how you go through phases in fat loss where you can't really see much visible change for a while then suddenly one day you can. I feel like I'm in one of those in between areas. Have to keep going.
Post by: turketron on February 23, 2019, 01:19:27 PM
You are rocking it, just amazing in under 2 months.
Thank you! I'm really happy about my progress, and the encouragement it means a lot!
Jan 02 2019: 161 lbs
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Earlier than my normal weekly checkin, but this is the last time that I anticipate having access to a scale for a week or two, so wanted to record my progress before going on vacation. Hopefully I don't backslide too much!
Post by: elaine amj on February 23, 2019, 09:00:40 PM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 10.2 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 40.74% towards my goal with 26% time elapsed
A little annoyed that my numbers are slightly higher this week. Then again it is that time of the month and the same thing happened to me last month.
Also, there are just so many social meals! I seem to deal with 2-3 a week and hate to diet through them. I usually bank calories for my social meals but it's not always easy when I have so many of them. I am still staying on my MFP target numbers though so should continue seeing an average loss of 1lb a week.
One more social meal tomorrow and then hoping to buckle down over the next 2 weeks before my cruise. Really want to see at least a 3 lb loss (4 lbs would be ideal) in the next 15 days.
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Post by: LWYRUP on February 24, 2019, 08:49:15 AM
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight (1.14.19): 207.5
Goal Weight (targeting 4.21.19): 185
1.18.19 -- 207
1.26.19 -- 204.5
2.1.19 -- 202.5
2.9.19 -- 201.5
2.16.19 -- 202.5
2.24.19 -- 201.5
I was still eating healthy this week but not counting calories. Noticed a few more slip-ups (a couple extra glasses of wine, hunk of cheese here and there, a few more bowls full of multigrain chips). But I was stressed at work and needed the mental break of not logging food, and I still had some wins (healthy turkey burgers, salmon is marinating for tonight right now).
Keeping on keeping on. Good luck everyone!
Post by: Slow&Steady on February 25, 2019, 06:27:52 AM
Post by: bcbaseballman on February 25, 2019, 07:21:04 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lbs
2/25/2019: 169.8 lbs
Down into the 160s! first time in a while for that. need to lose another couple of pounds this week to win my diet bets ending next Monday. Have to have a good finishing push.
@Slow&Steady I am in the same boat. My shirts were getting really tight when I first started and now that are fitting rather well!!
@elaine amj that is amazing progress so far. Looks like you will beat that bet easy if you keep that same pace.
Post by: ItsALongStory on February 25, 2019, 07:29:38 AM
I am wearing a MEDIUM size shirt today and it is not tight!Such a great feeling, congrats!
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Post by: elaine amj on February 25, 2019, 07:35:37 AM
I am wearing a MEDIUM size shirt today and it is not tight!That IS amazing! Such a fantastic feeling!!
@bcbaseballman Thanks! Some days it feels like the progress is so slow but then it's exciting when a pound or two disappears in a whoosh.
I was on a seesaw of emotions over the weekend. Sometimes feeling great that I was losing and sometimes feeling frustrated and dealing with some diet fatigue.
Last night I felt fat and made the mistake of trying on cruise clothes. Oh well, I was able to choose pretty much all my clothes. Just annoying to try on dresses that looked awful.
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Post by: elaine amj on February 27, 2019, 11:50:41 AM
So there is a good chance I could reach my stretch goal of 140lbs before my cruise in 1.5 weeks!!!
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Post by: La Bibliotecaria Feroz on February 27, 2019, 12:42:32 PM
I am wearing a MEDIUM size shirt today and it is not tight!That IS amazing! Such a fantastic feeling!!
@bcbaseballman Thanks! Some days it feels like the progress is so slow but then it's exciting when a pound or two disappears in a whoosh.
I was on a seesaw of emotions over the weekend. Sometimes feeling great that I was losing and sometimes feeling frustrated and dealing with some diet fatigue.
Last night I felt fat and made the mistake of trying on cruise clothes. Oh well, I was able to choose pretty much all my clothes. Just annoying to try on dresses that looked awful.
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Did you try them with shapewear? I am objectively not as "skinny" as I was back in the day, but I sometimes choose fitted dresses that I would NEVER have worn back then with a little help from Spanx. Spanx + confidence = a powerful combination.
Post by: neophyte on February 27, 2019, 12:54:31 PM
Post by: maginvizIZ on February 27, 2019, 01:23:57 PM
5'10. Male. 28.
Starting weight: 193.5
Goal weight: 175
Holy shit I'm stunned goal weight: 165
2/4/2019: 193.5
2/11/2019: 189.4
2/18/2019: 186.7
2/25/2019: 186.1
Total: 7.4 pounds (2.47 pounds per week on average).
I did touch 184 for a day... I'm trying to only focus on what I weigh on Monday (I dunno, for consistencies sake). Trying to focus on the mental health side of dieting and working out.... I'm optimistic this is going to stick long term and be a lifestyle, not a diet!
Post by: facepalm on February 27, 2019, 09:30:47 PM
My goal is to hit 199 before June 15.
Post by: LinneaH on February 28, 2019, 12:50:19 AM
Then I have men in my garden... and an excavator. A water leak was discovered last Thursday and they are digging around my house. It is only outdoor and water is now shut off, but there was a threat of it turning much worse. DH and kids were gone a few days so I had to deal with it and I have been stress eating in the evenings to cope.
I have now gone up to 147.3 (66.8 kg). I was at 145.3 at lowest so not total disaster. But I need to break the spiral.
DH is back now and I have a couple of days off with the kids (holiday week) so we will go to the indoor pool (to get clean, no water since Tuesday) and to move around a bit. We will probably also walk a lot, and go to one of all the free museums.
I am actually still below my planned curve, since I lost a lot when I was sick, so there is still hope.
It's interesting how you go through phases in fat loss where you can't really see much visible change for a while then suddenly one day you can. I feel like I'm in one of those in between areas. Have to keep going.
Agree to that. I had one of those moments a couple of weeks ago, when I could see that I had lost around the belly, and I could comfortably wear an old pair of pants. But now, I can _see_ that the 2 lbs I gained back placed themselves comfortably around my mid... Not a lot of weight but I sure see it.
I am wearing a MEDIUM size shirt today and it is not tight!
That's great!
Post by: rab-bit on February 28, 2019, 05:40:53 AM
11/26/2017 253.4
12/31/2017 242.6
01/31/2018 234.8
02/28/2018 224.8
03/31/2018 220.0
04/29/2018 214.4
05/31/2018 209.4
06/30/2018 206.2
07/28/2018 201.6 27.4% BF
08/31/2018 193.8 25.7% BF
09/29/2018 191.2 25.1% BF
10/31/2018 187.6 24.3% BF
11/30/2018 186.0 24.0% BF
12/31/2018 186.6 24.0% BF
01/31/2019 181.2 23.0% BF
02/28/2019 181.6. 23.1% BF
Goal 175.0 20.0% BF
I've been dieting pretty much continuously since late 2017 and I think I need a break from it. I'm only about 7 pounds from my ultimate goal but I don't think I'm prepared to do what it will take to get there right now so I'm going to try to maintain around 182 with a "normal" calorie intake (around 2400 calories) while continuing my exercise routine. I'll still post here to track my maintenance and maybe get back to dieting in a few months.
Post by: elaine amj on February 28, 2019, 10:17:12 AM
My mother is big into intermittent fasting. I am sorta doing it right now mostly because I am not taking the time to eat breakfast before my morning swim. So mostly no eating from bedtime until 1/2pm. She tried suggesting my successful weightloss is due to IF. But I am losing at the exact same rate I did the last time I counted calories. I will say it makes it a little easier to fit in junky snacks and chocolate when I am skipping a 250/300 calorie breakfast every day.
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Post by: Slow&Steady on February 28, 2019, 10:31:59 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157 lbs
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/17/19: 160.8 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/10/19: 159.6 lbs
02/12/19: 158.8 lbs
02/21/19: 157.6 lbs
02/28/19: 157.4 lbs
I am curious to see how the next few weeks go, I think that there is something significant with this weight range and my body. This is just about were I was at in Dec before I put on a few extra pounds and I believe this is a similar weight to where I was at about 5-6 years ago when I lost a bunch of weight, before I started shooting back up again. It is like there is a big, long speed bump (plateau, maybe) in the 160-155 lbs range for my body, I think if I can get over it that I will continue to move towards a healthy weight but if I get stuck I am afraid I will start climbing again.
Thank you to everyone that noticed my medium sized shirt post, it does feel awesome!
I am sorry there are so many of us that seems to have hit some kind of bump/wall/plateau lately. Hopefully all of us will be able to have a big drop in our next updates.
Post by: rab-bit on February 28, 2019, 12:40:55 PM
Ugh...those stalls are frustrating. Especially when you are in active weight loss mode, working hard and not seeing results. I have a minor hump every month over the two weeks surrounding my period and i have to keep reminding myself to stick to the plan. Eventually it always works.
My mother is big into intermittent fasting. I am sorta doing it right now mostly because I am not taking the time to eat breakfast before my morning swim. So mostly no eating from bedtime until 1/2pm. She tried suggesting my successful weightloss is due to IF. But I am losing at the exact same rate I did the last time I counted calories. I will say it makes it a little easier to fit in junky snacks and chocolate when I am skipping a 250/300 calorie breakfast every day.
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Yeah, I just need a break from it. I haven't really tried true IF but I was trying to at least limit my eating to between 7 am and 7 pm, though I'm not sure how much that was helping. Maybe I'll give IF a try eventually. In the meantime, enjoying the mental and physical break from dieting.
Post by: happy on February 28, 2019, 01:18:00 PM
1/12/18 - 94kg
1/01/19 - 92kg
1/02/19 - 90.1kg
1/03/19 - 89.0kg
I worked really hard these last 2 weeks after a loss of focus in the first 2. And not much happened for about 10 days, I was on one of those plateaus my bod likes to dish up under weight loss conditions. I finally lost the kilo in the last few days.
I'm a bit miffed I didn't meet my goal of 2 kg but a loss is a loss.
Post by: elaine amj on February 28, 2019, 10:06:19 PM
1/11/18 - 96kg
1/12/18 - 94kg
1/01/19 - 92kg
1/02/19 - 90.1kg
1/03/19 - 89.0kg
I worked really hard these last 2 weeks after a loss of focus in the first 2. And not much happened for about 10 days, I was on one of those plateaus my bod likes to dish up under weight loss conditions. I finally lost the kilo in the last few days.
I'm a bit miffed I didn't meet my goal of 2 kg but a loss is a loss.
i so hear ya about the scale not budging You might lose a little more now that you are passing that annoying mini plateau.
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Post by: Goinganon on March 01, 2019, 04:31:29 AM
Over the past few years, my weight was slowly but steadily rising. In August 2018, I heard about Diet Bet and decided to give it a try. Since then, I’ve lost nearly 40 lbs. I have another 54 lbs to lose to be in a healthy BMI. I’d love to get there in 2019, although I know that it will be a stretch for me.
I’ve lost the weight so far by doing intermittent fasting on a 16:8 schedule (it’s my natural eating pattern so it works for me), tracking calories, and increasing my daily movement.
August 2018: 236.8
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8 (I was hoping to be a bit further along, but my weight went up and plateaued for a while before I managed to drop weight this month. Then again, progress is progress and I’ll take what I can get.)
Goal for February: 184
February 28th: 189.2
I’m really disappointed with the weight loss this month. I just kept gaining and losing the same five pounds. As soon as the weight would drop, it would jump up again with no rhyme or reason for it. My theory is that I may have hit one of my body’s set points and it wanted to stay there. In the past, I’ve often giving up when I got into the 190s so maybe my body was just used to being there.
No matter the reason, I’m pushing through it. My goal for March is 181.8 (this would mark 55 pounds lost).
Post by: elaine amj on March 01, 2019, 11:14:16 AM
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Post by: elaine amj on March 01, 2019, 11:10:45 PM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
March 1: 140.8 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 13.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 53.53% towards my goal with 29.8% time elapsed
Woot!!! SOOO excited to SEE 140!!! Dropped THREE pounds this week. After a 2 week stall (due to that time of the month), I lost my expected 2 lbs in 2 weeks. It turned out to be 3 lbs because this week I reduced my caloric intake further. I am stepping it up to 2 lbs loss a week to lose a little extra before my cruise in just one more week. Hope to see 139 next week :)
It is REALLY interesting how my weight loss has been about exactly on target (over time of course) according to MFP.
Post by: everinprogress on March 03, 2019, 02:04:32 PM
Feb 12: 138.5
Mar 3: 137.2
Slowly heading in the right direction
You all are doing amazing!
Post by: ItsALongStory on March 03, 2019, 10:38:22 PM
Weekly check-inIf you hit the goal early do you need to keep it off until July 7th or is just hitting it once sufficient?
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
March 1: 140.8 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 13.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 53.53% towards my goal with 29.8% time elapsed
Woot!!! SOOO excited to SEE 140!!! Dropped THREE pounds this week. After a 2 week stall (due to that time of the month), I lost my expected 2 lbs in 2 weeks. It turned out to be 3 lbs because this week I reduced my caloric intake further. I am stepping it up to 2 lbs loss a week to lose a little extra before my cruise in just one more week. Hope to see 139 next week :)
It is REALLY interesting how my weight loss has been about exactly on target (over time of course) according to MFP.
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Post by: elaine amj on March 04, 2019, 12:25:18 PM
I would need to keep it off. I can weigh in up to two weeks before.Weekly check-inIf you hit the goal early do you need to keep it off until July 7th or is just hitting it once sufficient?
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
March 1: 140.8 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 13.4 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 53.53% towards my goal with 29.8% time elapsed
Woot!!! SOOO excited to SEE 140!!! Dropped THREE pounds this week. After a 2 week stall (due to that time of the month), I lost my expected 2 lbs in 2 weeks. It turned out to be 3 lbs because this week I reduced my caloric intake further. I am stepping it up to 2 lbs loss a week to lose a little extra before my cruise in just one more week. Hope to see 139 next week :)
It is REALLY interesting how my weight loss has been about exactly on target (over time of course) according to MFP.
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Post by: LinneaH on March 07, 2019, 03:20:50 AM
One thing for me is that it does not have to be perfect with number of calories, it is more if I log, I automatically am more mindful.
Breakfast and snacks logged so far (oatmeal and fruit).
Post by: Slow&Steady on March 07, 2019, 07:21:23 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/28/19: 157.4 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
Looks like I am going to hang out in this weight range for a while, week 3 of 157._ and counting. The scale did do a LOT of bouncing around this morning before landing on this number so maybe next week will see a change.
Post by: turketron on March 07, 2019, 12:23:00 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
My brother has a scale so I'm able to weigh myself even though I'm still on vacation until Monday. The bad news is that I put a few pounds back on, and since I'm still on vacation I'll probably add a little more by the time I get back...
Post by: elaine amj on March 08, 2019, 10:45:33 PM
@slow&steady if u feel like u are following your plan, its not unusual to hang on to weight for 3 weeks and for it to disappear in a whoosh.
@turketron Vacations wreck havoc on the scale. A bunch of it is sodium induced water weight though and will drop off quickly.
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Post by: elaine amj on March 08, 2019, 10:50:36 PM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
March 1: 140.8 lbs
March 8: 139.4 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 14.8 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 59.2% towards my goal with 33.7% time elapsed
Vacation starts tomorrow!!!! Sooooo thrilled I lost the extra pound I wanted before the trip. I had been starting to worry if I would hit 140 by the trip and now I am at 139.
I am going on a cruise so plan to eat with abandon. And be active at least 2-3 hrs daily. And take the stairs as often as possible. I see a LOT of dance classes in the schedule and I plan to hit up most of them and hang out in the dance clubs at night. On two days we will be at beaches so I will swim for 2-3 hours instead.
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Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 10, 2019, 07:02:39 AM
I am very glad I purchased the Les Mills Combat DVD set, because the workouts are making a real difference in my physical fitness. The workouts are very intense -- like crossfit -- but I am saving a ton of money over going to a gym, plus I get to pick my own workout schedule. I really couldn't be more pleased with the results so far.
Post by: ItsALongStory on March 10, 2019, 10:35:56 AM
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Post by: bcbaseballman on March 11, 2019, 07:18:08 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lbs
2/25/2019: 169.8 lbs
3/11/2019: 172.5
Forgot to update this last week but I have really stalled out and put a couple lbs back on. Needing to really get going again. My plan is to stop watching tv in the evening during the week. this seems like it is a snacking time for me. Also going to cut back my calories like I was doing at the beginning of the year. Spring is right around the corner and I am excited to be able to get outside and workout some more.
Post by: ItsALongStory on March 11, 2019, 09:50:02 AM
225.7 this morning, slowly dropping towards 220.224.5 today, finally dropping somewhat predictably.
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Post by: LinneaH on March 13, 2019, 03:16:35 PM
Forgot to update this last week but I have really stalled out and put a couple lbs back on. Needing to really get going again. My plan is to stop watching tv in the evening during the week. this seems like it is a snacking time for me. Also going to cut back my calories like I was doing at the beginning of the year. Spring is right around the corner and I am excited to be able to get outside and workout some more.
This is so me, I actually started wonder if I had written this, especially the part:
My plan is to stop watching tv in the evening during the week. this seems like it is a snacking time for me.
Because this is what I have been doing A LOT lately. I am so longing for this winter to end, but we got more snow yesterday and this morning. It didn't stay though, just turned into slush and made being outdoors even less interesting.
Post by: turketron on March 13, 2019, 05:00:06 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Back at it after my vacation! I should be able to do well in the next couple weeks- I'm off work still and I find when I'm at home I don't tend to eat as much, for a couple different reasons- one, I sleep in a couple hours later so I tend not to have a separate breakfast and lunch, but rather just a late morning brunch that holds me over until dinner time. Also, I tend to snack a lot at work because it gets me up from my desk and there are tons of snacks just stocked in the office that I can mindlessly grab and eat. At home, we don't tend to keep snack foods on hand, so if I'm hungry I have to actually think about what I want to eat and then cook it.
Post by: Slow&Steady on March 14, 2019, 08:32:51 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/28/19: 157.4 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
03/13/19: 155.8 lbs
03/14/19: 159.4 lbs
I got on the scale this morning to make sure that yesterday's weight wasn't a fluke and holy batman, can we say massive daily fluctuations. I also feel like crap today so I think I might be holding a lot of fluids, guess we will just wait and see what happens.
Post by: StarBright on March 15, 2019, 12:51:21 PM
I think this will be my third or fourth year joining this thread.
I basically lost 10 pounds my first year and have struggled with the last five pounds for the last couple of years. I got within 2.8 pounds last summer.
I'll give it one more year :)
Jan 1: 147 pounds
Goal: 140
Checkin in- I have been otherwise focused for several months so . . . Here I go again.
March 15: 148 pounds
I gave up booze for Lent so that might help? On the other hand, I'm having significant sugar and carb cravings during the times I'd usually have a drink, so maybe not?
My hubs is taking me out in a month for a nice night out - I'd like to set a mini goal of 145 for that weekend.
Post by: ItsALongStory on March 18, 2019, 06:54:29 PM
225.7 this morning, slowly dropping towards 220.224.5 today, finally dropping somewhat predictably.
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New low today and that on a Monday, amazing! :)
222.8lbs, 14.8 to go.
Post by: haypug16 on March 20, 2019, 02:00:47 PM
I'll be joining this thread sometime in the spring. I'm currently 6 months pregnant but I do plan on working out and not gaining a ton of weight. So far I'm right within range. I'm hoping after delivery I'll only have 15 or so pounds to lose.
I got about a month left to go! I've so far gained 25 lbs. I assume I'll gain another 5lbs or so and then quickly lose roughly 15 lbs from delivery. Really looking forward to getting back to my pre-pregnancy size and maybe a few lbs less.
Post by: turketron on March 20, 2019, 02:17:22 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Post by: HPstache on March 20, 2019, 03:33:01 PM
Mar 20: 191.5 lbs
Post by: nnls on March 20, 2019, 11:53:46 PM
Post by: Slow&Steady on March 21, 2019, 09:53:30 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
Weekly log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/28/19: 157.4 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
03/13/19: 155.8 lbs
03/14/19: 159.4 lbs
03/21/19: 157.7 lbs
Looks like neither of the weights from last week were probably correct. I have now been in the 157.x range for four weeks. I have lost all of this weight with just diet changes (due to food sensitivities for the baby), it looks like I have gotten to the point that I might not lose any more without increased exercise. It does appear that winter might finally be over so maybe I can start taking a walk or something during lunch.
Post by: WhiteTrashCash on March 23, 2019, 06:22:33 AM
I like to think about the weight loss in terms of bags of flour. So far, on this fitness plan, I have disposed of fat equal to nearly three 5 lb bags of flour. I can go look at those at the grocery store and feel pretty good about it. That's a lot of fat.
Post by: lizh on March 24, 2019, 09:47:01 AM
I need to join you guys. I'm another shortie of 5'1" tallLooks like last time I posted was back in February. I am re-motivated!
1/1/19 147
2/1/19 146.1
3/15/19 145.6
I want to get to 130. CICO and journaling is my plan.
You guys are all so motivating!
Liz
Post by: LinneaH on March 24, 2019, 01:54:26 PM
Post by: elaine amj on March 29, 2019, 10:10:10 PM
@WhiteTrashCash - wow, your progress this year has been steady. Nice job on keeping things off and continuing to lose.
@lizh Glad to have you back in here. We are on about the same track.
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Post by: elaine amj on March 29, 2019, 10:15:29 PM
Jan 1: 154.2 lbs
Jan 4: 150.2 lbs (lost that water weight!)
Jan 11: 149.8 lbs
Jan 18: 147.4 lbs
Jan 25: 147.8 lbs
Feb 2: 146.8 lbs
Feb 8: 144.6 lbs
Feb 15: 143.6 lbs
Feb 23: 144 lbs
March 1: 140.8 lbs
March 9: 138.8 lbs
March 22: 144 lbs
March 29: 142.2 lbs
Stats: Female 39, 5ft
Total weight lost: 12 lbs
Goal weight: 129 lbs
*Have to reach goal weight by July 7 2019 to get $1080 in prize money from HealthyWager OR I lose $600*
Currently 48% towards my goal with 45.3% time elapsed
Well, as I anticipated, the cruise set me back quite a bit. I have lost 2 lbs in the past week since I returned and looks like I will have to work hard to shed the remaining 3 lbs to get me back to where I was 3 weeks ago. So I probably lost about a month of progress (since I went on a 2 week vacation and it is taking about 2 weeks to shed the vacation weight)
My vacation was worth it though :) And I had anticipated this when I signed up for HealthyWager and made sure that I had enough time to meet my goals even with the effects of the cruise.
I haven't yet gotten back into logging post-vacation and that is likely what is currently slowing down my progress. Have a big family meal tomorrow and then back to my normal food for the next week.
On the good side, I ate a ton during my two week vacation, but was able to stick to my goal of 2+ hours of physical activity nearly every day. On the cruise I went for two to four 30 min dance classes each day. Plus hitting the ship's clubs at night. And on our two beach days, I swam for 2-3 hrs straight. Post cruise I biked a lot nearly every day.
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Post by: HPstache on March 30, 2019, 09:01:26 AM
I have to join today... had my yearly physical and the doctor says I gained 9lbs since last year :(. I'm 5'11 and weight 191.5 lbs, I would like to get to the 175-180 range, that would put me with a BMI below 25. So here we go!Mar 30: 188.0
Mar 20: 191.5 lbs
It's working! I am actually losing weight!
Post by: AK on March 30, 2019, 10:39:43 AM
Am enjoying learning about fitness and nutrition, and especially trying new foods. Loved having hummus with celery sticks two nights ago.
Glad to see everyone else making progress and sticking with it.
Post by: sixup on March 30, 2019, 11:49:39 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Been a whirlwind past month with moving and haven't weighed in or been on track at all with diet. So I'm actually happy to see I'm still at 190. Back on track now for another push towards 180.
Post by: ItsALongStory on March 30, 2019, 12:42:13 PM
Hit 221.1 one day but promptly bumped back up. This morning was 222.6 so slowly but surely making progress.225.7 this morning, slowly dropping towards 220.224.5 today, finally dropping somewhat predictably.
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New low today and that on a Monday, amazing! :)
222.8lbs, 14.8 to go.
I am traveling for work this week so it will be tough for me to keep it up but it can obviously be done. Running a 5k in the Florida heat on Thursday will help keep me on track.
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Post by: jaysee on March 30, 2019, 03:23:19 PM
- Many meals throughout the day.
- High protein meals where possible (more satiating).
- Chewy, high-fibre food, so it takes longer to eat (more satiating).
- Big breakfast to fill me up until lunch time (wholegrain baguette or porridge bowl).
- Lots of coffee.
- Zero-sugar soft drinks (Coke Zero, etc).
- Sugar-free chewing gum.
- Eating as slowly as possible.
- Keeping mentally or physically occupied so I don't think about food.
- Strength exercises to increase muscle mass. More muscles = more calories burned when at rest.
- Get lots of sleep and do some mindfulness.
- Use mobile calorie tracking app religiously.
- Avoid having calorie-dense foods in the house.
My weight at the moment isn't too bad (65 kg weight, 173 cm height), but I'd prefer it to be headed down rather than up.
Post by: Goinganon on March 31, 2019, 07:16:39 AM
March 31st: 184 (I’ve now gotten solidly beyond my 50 lb goal! Very excited about that. I also learned that I’m an inch taller than I used to be so my next goal of getting down to an overweight BMI is even closer. Just 4 more lbs until I’m considered overweight!)February 28th: 189.2Over the past few years, my weight was slowly but steadily rising. In August 2018, I heard about Diet Bet and decided to give it a try. Since then, I’ve lost nearly 40 lbs. I have another 54 lbs to lose to be in a healthy BMI. I’d love to get there in 2019, although I know that it will be a stretch for me.
I’ve lost the weight so far by doing intermittent fasting on a 16:8 schedule (it’s my natural eating pattern so it works for me), tracking calories, and increasing my daily movement.
August 2018: 236.8
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8 (I was hoping to be a bit further along, but my weight went up and plateaued for a while before I managed to drop weight this month. Then again, progress is progress and I’ll take what I can get.)
Goal for April: 176 (I know it’s a lofty goal given my recent slow down, but I would just love to hit the 60 lb mark)
Post by: rab-bit on March 31, 2019, 11:38:22 AM
11/26/2017 253.4
12/31/2017 242.6
01/31/2018 234.8
02/28/2018 224.8
03/31/2018 220.0
04/29/2018 214.4
05/31/2018 209.4
06/30/2018 206.2
07/28/2018 201.6 27.4% BF
08/31/2018 193.8 25.7% BF
09/29/2018 191.2 25.1% BF
10/31/2018 187.6 24.3% BF
11/30/2018 186.0 24.0% BF
12/31/2018 186.6 24.0% BF
01/31/2019 181.2 23.0% BF
02/28/2019 181.6. 23.1% BF
03/31/2019 183.0 23.4% BF
At the end of last month I decided to switch to maintenance for a while and it went generally okay this month, though it is probably a bit to soon to tell and definitely still a work in progress.
Post by: Slow&Steady on April 01, 2019, 02:37:30 PM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
01/28/19: 160.4 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
02/28/19: 157.4 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
03/13/19: 155.8 lbs
03/14/19: 159.4 lbs
03/21/19: 157.7 lbs
03/25/19: 154.4 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
I had to go out of town for work all of last week. I checked my weight before I left and was really excited to see that I had finally jumped under the 157 mark. This morning I am back at 157, I feel like I am never going to get to and stay under 157. Considering where I was at a year ago (and for many years before that) I am really happy with that weight but I was/am also really looking forward to the day that when some random medical professional decides to calculate my BMI and I fall in the "healthy" range.
Post by: use2betrix on April 01, 2019, 03:28:41 PM
180ish is a pretty comfortable maintenance weight for me. I look fantastic a pound or two lower (can easily tell the difference in the mirror) however it’s just way harder to maintain any less than 180 as I stil around 7%-8% BF around there. Also, I’m fine to have a mild cheat meal on the weekend, a bowl of lower calorie ice cream at some point during the week, and maybe a few extra snacks here and there. I lift weights heavy twice a week and run about 20 miles a week, so that helps keep things in check.
All that being said, I signed up for my first 5K in about 5 weeks, and I want to do everything possible to get my best time. I’d REALLY like to get down to 175 lbs if possible. I’m not prepared to be entirely miserable to do it, but if I can just pick up the self control a few more notches I should be fine. My wife already prepares, measures, balances every single meal, so that part is all super easy.
Post by: elaine amj on April 01, 2019, 09:35:05 PM
@Slow & Steady At my current weight of 141lbs, I am still in the overweight portion of the BMI chart. I would need to hit 127lbs to be a "normal weight". The lowest I have hit is 130lbs and I was definitely still pretty rounded although I felt it was a pretty acceptable weight for me.
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Post by: turketron on April 03, 2019, 09:51:01 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Missed last week's update. Did great last week and then this past week was pretty flat- had friends in town over the weekend so I was a little less vigilant. This week is my first week back to work after a 6 week sabbatical... my job offers a lot of food and snacks at work so the temptation to snack all day is high. This means I have to be more disciplined compared to when I was at home, where we don't generally keep snack food on hand so any time I wanted to snack I had to go through the effort of making something.
That being said, I was working for the first half of the time I've been logging here and still dropped over 10 pounds so I think I'm good!
Post by: sixup on April 06, 2019, 10:50:09 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Back to the deficit. Feeling good.
Post by: lizh on April 06, 2019, 09:57:21 PM
2/01/19 146.1
3/15/19 145.6
3/29/19 144.8
4/05/19 143.8
I finally feel like I'm on a roll. I'm doing Time Restricted Eating along with CICO and I don't feel deprived!
you all are doing great!
Liz
Post by: Slow&Steady on April 08, 2019, 06:49:31 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
03/25/19: 154.4 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
04/08/19: 156.6 lbs
Post by: turketron on April 11, 2019, 06:32:59 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
I seem to have plateaued for the time being. I'm ok with this, at least I'm not really gaining any!
Post by: ItsALongStory on April 11, 2019, 07:01:55 AM
Hit 221.1 one day but promptly bumped back up. This morning was 222.6 so slowly but surely making progress.
New low today and that on a Monday, amazing! :)
222.8lbs, 14.8 to go.
I am traveling for work this week so it will be tough for me to keep it up but it can obviously be done. Running a 5k in the Florida heat on Thursday will help keep me on track.
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Was 220.9 yesterday morning but didn't have the greatest day as far as eating so will probably bump back up. Still got my eye on that 208 target.
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Post by: ItsALongStory on April 13, 2019, 08:15:27 AM
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Post by: sixup on April 13, 2019, 10:36:31 PM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Apr 13: 186.2
Keeping it going. Shooting for 180.
Post by: lizh on April 14, 2019, 07:04:28 PM
2/01/19 146.1
3/15/19 145.6
3/29/19 144.8
4/05/19 143.8
4/12/19 143.1
1st goal 140
Final goal ???
Post by: turketron on April 18, 2019, 06:34:35 AM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Keepin' the plateau going apparently!
Post by: bcbaseballman on April 18, 2019, 07:07:01 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lbs
2/25/2019: 169.8 lbs
3/11/2019: 172.5
4/18/2019: 174.2
This last month has been completely hectic around my house. We bought a "new to us" car and had our third child. she was in the hospital for the first week and half so that made things even harder.
I am ready to get back up on this horse now though. time to shed off another 10 lbs or more.
Congrats on everyone's progress up to this point!
Post by: Goinganon on April 18, 2019, 07:14:21 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lbs
2/25/2019: 169.8 lbs
3/11/2019: 172.5
4/18/2019: 174.2
This last month has been completely hectic around my house. We bought a "new to us" car and had our third child. she was in the hospital for the first week and half so that made things even harder.
I am ready to get back up on this horse now though. time to shed off another 10 lbs or more.
Congrats on everyone's progress up to this point!
Congratulations on the little one! I hope she’s doing better now.
Post by: Goinganon on April 18, 2019, 07:17:41 AM
Post by: AK on April 18, 2019, 07:48:40 AM
Jan 31 - 220: Finally lost the other 20 pounds I set in September.
Feb 6 - 219
Apr 18 - 198: Under my 200 goal :)
I'm in. 6' 2" Male mid 30s. I weighed around 265 lbs in April - May 2018 but then got more serious in the fall. Met my previous goal of 220 in the last couple weeks. New Goal: 200 lbs by end of June (Accomplished). Next Goal: Get into a healthy BMI weight range of 194 and under and stay there :)
I've been elliptically almost every day now for 45-60 mins and restricting calories too. 16/8 seems to be my natural eating schedule too so that helps. Overall, I feel so much better and have lots more energy. I'm afraid I may be OCDing a bit since I have been doing multiple daily weighings and have been wanting to try not eating for a day or two but stay hydrated to make the weight come off faster. Very happy to be in the "Overweight" category instead of Obese.
Post by: bcbaseballman on April 19, 2019, 07:16:19 AM
Info: 5'6", M, 29
Goal Weight: 150 lbs
1-1-2019: 183.4 lbs
1-7-2019: 180.2 lbs
1-14-2019: 175.6 lbs
1/21/2019: 174.0 lbs
1/28/2019: 173.6 lbs
2/4/2019: 173.2 lbs
2/11/2019: 171.8 lbs
2/18/2019: 172.6 lbs
2/25/2019: 169.8 lbs
3/11/2019: 172.5
4/18/2019: 174.2
This last month has been completely hectic around my house. We bought a "new to us" car and had our third child. she was in the hospital for the first week and half so that made things even harder.
I am ready to get back up on this horse now though. time to shed off another 10 lbs or more.
Congrats on everyone's progress up to this point!
Congratulations on the little one! I hope she’s doing better now.
She is doing much better. Just happy that she is finally home with the family!
Post by: turketron on April 25, 2019, 02:40:04 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 24 2019: 144.4 lbs
Had a super busy week with a ton of family in town, which meant copious amounts of unhealthy food, including our (potluck, super-mustachian) wedding picnic. Up a couple pounds from last week but I'm ok with that, was honestly expecting much worse!
Post by: ItsALongStory on April 27, 2019, 08:26:05 AM
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Post by: sixup on April 27, 2019, 10:44:45 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Apr 13: 186.2
Apr 27: 185.2
Lightest I've been in over 10 years. Strength is going to shit but hopefully once I go back to maintenance calories I'll get it back.
Post by: happy on April 29, 2019, 03:52:43 PM
I have finally entered the Overweight BMI category!! This is the lowest I’ve been in well over a decade. At my highest, I was in the Class 3 BMI range so this is a huge accomplishment for me. I still have a long way to go, but at least I’m heading in the right direction.Congrats Goinganon, that is fantastic progress! You must feel so much better. I am trying to get there by the end of 2019.
Post by: happy on April 30, 2019, 04:23:34 PM
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity :D
I added a few extra numbers in here for this month. I'm now only Class I Obese :). I didn't log a weight last month because I was on holidays...after 2 weeks of exercise and really good diet, I lost only 0.5kg. I hope it was because I put on muscle, my clothes were looser.
So in total I've lost 9kg, with 12.5 to go to get to 74.5kg whereupon I will no longer be obese.
Post by: ItsALongStory on April 30, 2019, 06:40:34 PM
219.5 this morning but I'm a little sceptical. We will see if it continues or if I bump back up.
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218.4, found another nice stride. We fly to Europe next Thursday which was my goal date for my 208lb goal. Won't make that but i might get sub 215 which makes me ecstatic.
Post by: turketron on May 01, 2019, 02:24:42 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 24 2019: 144.4 lbs
May 01 2019: 143.2 lbs
Post by: Slow&Steady on May 02, 2019, 06:40:24 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
I guess you could say that I a really killing it with my goal of maintaining!
I would love to get into the 140s but it doesn't seem like that is in the cards without changing my priorities and those 10-15 lbs are definitely not on the top of my priority list right now.
Post by: Goinganon on May 03, 2019, 09:57:10 AM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
My weight went a little crazy for a while. It dropped down to 176 for about a week then jumped up to 183. No clue why. Thankfully it seems to be on the downswing again.
Post by: sixup on May 04, 2019, 10:48:37 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Apr 13: 186.2
Apr 27: 185.2
May 4: 181.8
Crazy 3 lb woosh this week.
Post by: Slow&Steady on May 08, 2019, 07:06:02 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
05/08/19: 153.6 lbs
Is this plateau over?
Post by: elaine amj on May 10, 2019, 08:19:35 PM
Oooooo...this is EXCITING!!!My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
05/08/19: 153.6 lbs
Is this plateau over?
@happy It feels amazing to move down to the next range on the BMI charts.
A few years ago, looking at my BMI was finally what opened my eyes. I had gradually put on tiny amounts year after year and all of a sudden, I was officially OBESE.
I am only 5ft tall with small bones so it doesn't take a whole lot of pounds to fill up my frame. I have now dropped enough that I am "just" overweight. My goal is to get to 129 lbs. Which would be the lowest I have weighed in a long time.
I just did the math and I would still be "overweight". I will have to get down to 127lbs to actually hit a " normal" weight. Yikes.
I won't blame the BMI charts though. I've been at 130 before and while it was hard enough to maintain that, I KNOW I wasn't slender at that weight. While I looked pretty good, I was definitely still well-padded so "overweight" was an apt definition. A few pounds less would have helped. 125lbs would be a nice weight for me. Not thin but only slightly padded. Given that I am turning 40, I guess I would call that a "matronly" figure haha!
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Post by: AK on May 11, 2019, 02:04:31 AM
Jan 31 - 220: Finally lost the other 20 pounds I set in September.
Feb 06 - 219
Apr 18 - 198: Under my 200 goal :)
May 10 - 190: Hit two new goals: 190 and being in the Normal BMI category.
Next Goals
- Stay in the Normal BMI range of 150 - 194 pounds.
- Keep learning about fitness and specifically building muscle.
- Build muscle through weight training. Despite losing 75 pounds, I think I've lost some strength and want to regain some.
Background
I'm in. 6' 2" Male mid 30s. I weighed around 265 lbs in April - May 2018 but then got more serious in the fall. Met my previous goal of 220 in the last couple weeks. New Goal: 200 lbs by end of June (Accomplished). Next Goal: Get into a healthy BMI weight range of 194 and under and stay there :)
I've been ellipticaling almost every day now for 45-60 mins and restricting calories too. 16/8 seems to be my natural eating schedule too so that helps. Overall, I feel so much better and have lots more energy. I'm afraid I may be OCDing a bit since I have been doing multiple daily weighins and have been wanting to try not eating for a day or two but stay hydrated to make the weight come off faster. Very happy to be in the "Overweight" category instead of Obese.
Post by: elaine amj on May 11, 2019, 08:25:39 AM
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Post by: sixup on May 11, 2019, 10:21:55 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Apr 13: 186.2
Apr 27: 185.2
May 4: 181.8
May 11: 183.8
And 2 lbs up. Didnt change diet at all so this is just a weird bounce back from last weeks crazy drop.
Post by: haypug16 on May 12, 2019, 06:50:45 PM
I'll be joining this thread sometime in the spring. I'm currently 6 months pregnant but I do plan on working out and not gaining a ton of weight. So far I'm right within range. I'm hoping after delivery I'll only have 15 or so pounds to lose.
Ok I'm ready to jump in.
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
Post by: elaine amj on May 12, 2019, 09:05:52 PM
@haypug16 Welcome!!! Good for you for jumping on the bandwagon so quickly!
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Post by: sixup on May 18, 2019, 11:29:53 AM
Feb 2: 195
Feb 9: 192.6
Feb 16: 190.6
Feb 23: 189.4
Mar 30: 190.6
Apr 6: 188.4
Apr 13: 186.2
Apr 27: 185.2
May 4: 181.8
May 11: 183.8
May 18: 180.6
Hey elaine, yeah it seems like the May 4 drop was an anomaly but has reverted back on track at this point.
180 was my original goal so I'm pretty happy to get there but I might need to go to 170 to be actually lean. Sitting around 13% body fat via navy method.
Post by: AK on May 18, 2019, 12:56:03 PM
@AK woot! Getting into Normal BMI is an enormous achievement!
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Thanks. Plan to stay here :) Exercising and eating better feels habitual now and not like a burden. I dare say the new lifestyle is sticking.
Post by: elaine amj on May 18, 2019, 09:18:23 PM
@AK that is so great! I have the daily exercise thing down pat and I enjoy it. But I am still struggling a little with the eating healthy part. I do OK at my regular daily meals (low cals and lot of veggies) but have noticed whenever I indulge, I avoid the veggies. Today I was at a party with loads of fresh veggies and delicious looking healthy food. I ended up eating some of that. Than a lot more fried chicken wings and the other higher cal foods. And about 3 more cookies than I planned along with a couple of cups of watermelon...after I was stuffed. Frustrating. Social meals are rough for me.
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Post by: Megs193 on May 19, 2019, 12:16:11 PM
I’m so glad I found this. I though 2017 was the year that I finally learned how to eat healthy and maintain my weight but in 2018 I gained 20 pounds. :(. I have decided to give up sugar and make sure I’m getting 64 ounces of water a day to get back to basics. My starting weight is 158.8 and my goal weight is 140. I am 5’3” so based off he BMI charts I could go even lower but this has always felt like a comfortable weight for me.
My weight loss has been slow but at least it’s going in the right direction. My weight today was 149. I have been stuck at 149 for 3 weeks now which is frustrating to say the least. We leave on vacation in 6 days so I am going to try really hard not to gain too much on vacation considering how hard it has been to lose it.
Post by: Enigma on May 21, 2019, 08:17:36 AM
Initial Goal Weight: 185 lbs
5/01/2019: 217.6 lbs
5/21/2019: 209.6 lbs
Earlier this month I noticed my weight was at an all-time high. I wasn’t too happy. Going to start posting here.
Post by: AK on May 21, 2019, 08:22:23 AM
@AK that is so great! I have the daily exercise thing down pat and I enjoy it. But I am still struggling a little with the eating healthy part. I do OK at my regular daily meals (low cals and lot of veggies) but have noticed whenever I indulge, I avoid the veggies. Today I was at a party with loads of fresh veggies and delicious looking healthy food. I ended up eating some of that. Than a lot more fried chicken wings and the other higher cal foods. And about 3 more cookies than I planned along with a couple of cups of watermelon...after I was stuffed. Frustrating. Social meals are rough for me.
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Social outings are my downfall too. I love fried food and chicken wings too! I usually put on 5-7 pounds between lots of beer, soda, and food and then have to wait 3-5 days for it to come off. However, I tend to do this occasionally and not every week so it's in moderation and is fun. If I overeat one day, I'll undereat the next day or another to balance it out but it sure is hard.
Post by: FireHiker on May 21, 2019, 12:09:11 PM
Post by: Slow&Steady on May 21, 2019, 01:54:52 PM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
05/08/19: 153.6 lbs
05/21/19: 155.4 lbs
Is this plateau over? I am saying YES at this point. I have had an really stressful 2-3 weeks and I am still under the dreaded 157 that stuck around for so long!
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Post by: haypug16 on May 22, 2019, 02:51:10 PM
May 22nd - 134 lbs
Breastfeeding helps a lot. I'll have my 6 week postpartum appointment in a couple weeks so I'm not really exercising much yet, just some walking here and there. Once I get the OK to workout I'll start back up with running, which I miss terribly.
Post by: AK on May 22, 2019, 02:57:51 PM
Ugh. After the holidays and a vacation in January, I was at my highest weight ever. I have really been trying since February, had some setbacks, but have actually lost ~6 lbs. I haven't been really great at being consistent, but figure something is better than nothing. Here's one of my problems though... Does anyone else get really angry that you have to go exercise? Like really angry, any amount of encouragement sets you off, angry? Sometimes I feel like I have a 2 year old having a temper tantrum in my head! I argue with toddler me, laying out all the logical reasons as to why I have to go do it, but toddler me still says, "But I don't wanna!" Lol, sigh... Sometimes I win, sometimes toddler me wins... Anyone have any tips for getting over that???
I had tried exercising in the past and it was just boring. What helped me was pairing it with something enjoyable to make it fun. For me, I started listening to podcasts which helped me learn various things. Perhaps you could try doing it with someone too.
Post by: ItsALongStory on May 22, 2019, 03:36:56 PM
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Post by: Kitsy on May 23, 2019, 01:21:46 PM
I didn’t get serious until May 5th.
When I checked in in February I weighted 151.7lbs. May 5th I logged 150.7 in my LoseIt App.
Today 5/23 I am at 144.6 lbs down 6.1 pounds in 18 days.
I have been logging my food, eating much healthier meals, drinking more water, and making sure I get my walks or bike rides in. The nicer weather also allows me to get lost for hours in my gardens doing yardwork.
If I can lose another 6 lbs before my vacation on 2/8 I would be thrilled, but it is likely unrealistic!
Post by: Kitsy on May 23, 2019, 03:29:46 PM
Post by: turketron on May 27, 2019, 04:58:19 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 24 2019: 144.4 lbs
May 01 2019: 143.2 lbs
May 27 2019: 141.8 lbs
Jun 03 2019: 143.0 lbs
Jun 17 2019: 145.2 lbs
Spent the past week on vacation fishing in Canada, which meant a week of sitting in a boat and drinking beer (although not simultaneously). Up a couple pounds but given the activities (or lack thereof) I was doing, I'm ok with that. Gotta get back in the groove now! Over the next few weeks I'm planning on exclusively biking to/from work (about 4.5 miles each way) so that should help!
Post by: Goinganon on May 31, 2019, 05:33:51 AM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
This month has the biggest loss since January! And that includes a 4 lb gain over Memorial Day weekend.
Post by: maginvizIZ on May 31, 2019, 01:57:53 PM
Started Keto the day after the superbowl (Feb 4). I usually crash and burn on diets within 2 weeks... I'm 3.5 weeks in and show no sign of stopping keto!
5'10. Male. 28.
Starting weight: 193.5
Goal weight: 175
Holy shit I'm stunned goal weight: 165
2/4/2019: 193.5
2/11/2019: 189.4
2/18/2019: 186.7
2/25/2019: 186.1
Total: 7.4 pounds (2.47 pounds per week on average).
I did touch 184 for a day... I'm trying to only focus on what I weigh on Monday (I dunno, for consistencies sake). Trying to focus on the mental health side of dieting and working out.... I'm optimistic this is going to stick long term and be a lifestyle, not a diet!
Update:
3/4/2019 182.5
3/11/2019 180.2
3/18/2019 179.3
3/25/2019 179.3
4/1/2019 177
4/8/2019 176.8
FELL OFF WAGON FOR 3 WEEKS (I switched jobs and moved. Stressful. Excuses)
4/26/2019 183
5/8/2019 180.4
5/14/2019 178
5/20/2019 176.2
5/27/2019 175.2
.2 pounds from hitting goal weight :)
Post by: happy on May 31, 2019, 04:23:21 PM
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
Oh so slow and steady! I worked really hard in the last few days to get the last off that kg off and to my surprise this morning I made it. I've started doing strength training at the gym so I may also have lost more fat and put on muscle.. This month I'm celebrating:
-over 10% of body weight lost
-10kg lost
-under 190lbs.
Post by: ItsALongStory on May 31, 2019, 05:50:44 PM
Awesome progress! Worthy of a celebration!
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
Oh so slow and steady! I worked really hard in the last few days to get the last off that kg off and to my surprise this morning I made it. I've started doing strength training at the gym so I may also have lost more fat and put on muscle.. This month I'm celebrating:
-over 10% of body weight lost
-10kg lost
-under 190lbs.
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Post by: ItsALongStory on May 31, 2019, 05:51:15 PM
I guess that means you will graduate soon. Are you switching your energy from this to something else now?Started Keto the day after the superbowl (Feb 4). I usually crash and burn on diets within 2 weeks... I'm 3.5 weeks in and show no sign of stopping keto!
5'10. Male. 28.
Starting weight: 193.5
Goal weight: 175
Holy shit I'm stunned goal weight: 165
2/4/2019: 193.5
2/11/2019: 189.4
2/18/2019: 186.7
2/25/2019: 186.1
Total: 7.4 pounds (2.47 pounds per week on average).
I did touch 184 for a day... I'm trying to only focus on what I weigh on Monday (I dunno, for consistencies sake). Trying to focus on the mental health side of dieting and working out.... I'm optimistic this is going to stick long term and be a lifestyle, not a diet!
Update:
3/4/2019 182.5
3/11/2019 180.2
3/18/2019 179.3
3/25/2019 179.3
4/1/2019 177
4/8/2019 176.8
FELL OFF WAGON FOR 3 WEEKS (I switched jobs and moved. Stressful. Excuses)
4/26/2019 183
5/8/2019 180.4
5/14/2019 178
5/20/2019 176.2
5/27/2019 175.2
.2 pounds from hitting goal weight :)
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Post by: maginvizIZ on June 01, 2019, 10:48:32 AM
I haven't been 175 since 2013. Haven't been 165 since 2010. At the same time... I'm going to try to focus more on gaining muscle, rather than losing weight. BMI still considers me overweight.
So yeah... I want to keep going... Most importantly I want to maintain. I can't go back.
Post by: ItsALongStory on June 01, 2019, 08:28:17 PM
@ItsALongStory Nope. I'm going to shoot for the "holy shit I'm stunned goal weight" of 165 :) Celebrating this weekend with a... 48 hour fast!
I haven't been 175 since 2013. Haven't been 165 since 2010. At the same time... I'm going to try to focus more on gaining muscle, rather than losing weight. BMI still considers me overweight.
So yeah... I want to keep going... Most importantly I want to maintain. I can't go back.
Great challenge! I will be here to cheer you on!
Post by: happy on June 03, 2019, 05:55:28 AM
thank you :)Awesome progress! Worthy of a celebration!
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
Oh so slow and steady! I worked really hard in the last few days to get the last off that kg off and to my surprise this morning I made it. I've started doing strength training at the gym so I may also have lost more fat and put on muscle.. This month I'm celebrating:
-over 10% of body weight lost
-10kg lost
-under 190lbs.
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Post by: Slow&Steady on June 03, 2019, 06:28:12 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
05/21/19: 155.4 lbs
06/03/19: 154.2 lbs
Post by: Indexer on June 04, 2019, 03:39:09 PM
I decided to lose 20 lbs about 2 months ago. I hit my goal this morning. 175lbs.
Data:
3/31: 195 (The most I have ever weighed, shocked me into action.)
4/3: 190.2 (Probably an unhealthy speed of decline at first.)
4/6: 187.0
4/9: 185.3
4/12: 186.6
4/15: 186.6
4/18: 185.2
4/21: 183.7
4/24: 183.3
4/27: 182.9
4/30: 182.6
5/3: 180.7
5/6: 184.5 (I found after intense exercise, like hiking 10 miles on a strenuous trail, my weight would actually go up from all the water I drank.)
5/9: 181.6 (Luckily, that water weight falls back off fast.)
5/12: 181.0
5/15: 180.2
5/18: 179.8
5/21: 181.6
5/24: 179.2
5/27: 178.5
5/30: 176.5
6/3: 175.4
6/4: 175!!!!!
Looking at the data, the first 10 pounds were easy, the next 10 took much longer.
Process: I switched to a primarily plant whole foods based diet. I only eat meat about twice a week now. Now I'm so used to it that I actually prefer the plant based diet unless it's a special occasion and I'm eating something really nice like quality steak. I already exercise daily and hike a lot so I didn't make any major changes there.
Post by: StarBright on June 07, 2019, 07:58:59 AM
Have decided to focus on eating MORE good things, instead of eating less in general. Have been doing the daily dozen challenge for almost a month and finally feel like I'm making progress. Haven't weighed myself in two weeks but feeling less bloated and "puffy" in general.
Of the 26 days I've done the challenge so far, I've only hit my goal two days (it is really hard to get everything in!). But I can tell how much healthier my diet is, in general.
https://nutritionfacts.org/daily-dozen-challenge/
Post by: snowball on June 10, 2019, 05:51:55 PM
Also surprised by how strong my sense of loss aversion is when I think about not getting back the money I put into HealthyWage. Clearly I am financially motivated, surprise surprise. :)
After six months of religiously tracking calories, I hope all that practice will make it easier to stick with it as an ongoing habit, so that I can succeed with long-term maintenance (otherwise I know I’m just going to drift back upward again).
Ice cream is my biggest weakness. So tempting if it’s sitting there in the freezer! I don’t think I can entirely cut it out (not if I want a plan I can really stick to long term), but maybe I can put a moratorium on buying it at the grocery store and have a rule that I am allowed to go out for ice cream no more than monthly. There is a Coldstone ice cream shop about twenty steps from my workplace, a convenience that is at once both wonderful and terrible.
However, I am *not* losing $600 to HealthyWage, so. Take that, Coldstone!
Post by: ItsALongStory on June 15, 2019, 01:41:51 PM
Bumped back up to 221.7 after an 11 day trip home, but back on our healthy eating and weighed in at 220 this morning which is up 2lbs from my lowest weight pre-trip. Initial goal remains 208 then I will reassess but likely it will be 199.
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Really haven't been paying a lot of attention to my food habits but my improved exercise habits are keeping me at my current weight range. Just weighed in at 217.5. Need to get back on the healthier diet so I can drop those next 10lbs.
Post by: haypug16 on June 15, 2019, 04:13:07 PM
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8
5.8lbs away from my prepregnancy weight :)
Post by: ItsALongStory on June 15, 2019, 10:28:41 PM
Update
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8
5.8lbs away from my prepregnancy weight :)
Awesome progress!
Post by: elaine amj on June 29, 2019, 03:57:56 PM
Elaine, the diet bet you’re doing has inspired me. Am joining you on HealthyWage (I used your referral link). I think this might help me a lot with sticking to my plan - I *can* lose weight by tracking calories, but my problem in the past has been that eventually I get tired of all the tracking before I’ve actually made that much progress, plus I don’t feel enough of a sense of urgency about it (…tomorrow is another day and all that). Whereas this imposes a real $$ deadline I have to take seriously, lol.I somehow missed this post :( So you were the mysterious referral! I was wondering. How are you doing with things now that you are a few weeks in?
Also surprised by how strong my sense of loss aversion is when I think about not getting back the money I put into HealthyWage. Clearly I am financially motivated, surprise surprise. :)
After six months of religiously tracking calories, I hope all that practice will make it easier to stick with it as an ongoing habit, so that I can succeed with long-term maintenance (otherwise I know I’m just going to drift back upward again).
Ice cream is my biggest weakness. So tempting if it’s sitting there in the freezer! I don’t think I can entirely cut it out (not if I want a plan I can really stick to long term), but maybe I can put a moratorium on buying it at the grocery store and have a rule that I am allowed to go out for ice cream no more than monthly. There is a Coldstone ice cream shop about twenty steps from my workplace, a convenience that is at once both wonderful and terrible.
However, I am *not* losing $600 to HealthyWage, so. Take that, Coldstone!
As for me, my final weigh in is next Sunday. As of this morning, I am ONE pound from goal weight! Sooooo close.
I ended up already spending my HealthyWage winnings lol - a great deal popped up a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't resist. So now I MUST win this thing.
I am going a bit extreme right now to ditch the final pound. This way I don't have to worry as I have social meals planned on July 1 and on July 6. I am doing a 2 day water fast. I have fasted for as much as 30 hours before and aside from hunger pangs here and there, find it quite manageable. It sure curbs the snacking haha! If I hit my goal weight after 24 hrs, I will likely end my fast early.
I am also developing some itty bitty muscles in my arms - so very exciting after almost 6 months of aquafit classes. I think finally I have less fat to hide it lol. It's been fun buying new clothes.
Now I have to decide if I want to keep losing. I have hit 130lbs (my HealthyWage goal weight is 129.2lbs). This will be the lowest I have been for many years. I could easily stand to lose another 5-10lbs (probably even 20 lol) as I am still quite padded so got to think about it. I do feel good at this weight so maybe this is enough.
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Post by: elaine amj on June 30, 2019, 07:06:34 AM
So happy I did the HealthyWage thing or I would have given up a few pounds ago. Putting my money where my mouth was made a huge difference. Best of all, I am leaner, fitter, and ready to face my 40s!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20190630/fee0d033c75dd40bbc9a4a6f92787777.jpg)
If anyone is interested in HealthyWage, we both get a referral bonus if you sign up via my link: https://hwage.co/574832/ (we each get $40 added to our prize money). This week, my referral bonus is boosted to $100 so it would be a rather sweet add-on to my prize money if you use my link ;)
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Post by: happy on June 30, 2019, 04:25:05 PM
Post by: happy on June 30, 2019, 04:35:07 PM
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
1/7/19 - 86.6kg 191 lbs :(
I thought I tried pretty hard again this month but my body wasn't paying along. The lowest weight I logged in the month was 85.9, but I bounced back up over 86 after that. I lacked the steely focus in the last week to completely stick to the necessary restrictions to drop down any further. I'm trying to console myself with the thought that its the first month since I started this journey, that I haven't lost. Also, I didn't exactly gain much - within the usual fluctuations I get day to day.
Post by: elaine amj on June 30, 2019, 08:58:21 PM
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Post by: happy on June 30, 2019, 10:04:11 PM
It's hard to keep up that steely focus. I hit some rough patches and it was so hard to get the ball rolling again. I ended doing a 1 day water fast, dropped 2 lbs and that got the ball rolling again.
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So true!
There is some evidence that losing a kilo or two quickly, then staying stable stops some of those severe craving responses that are fundamentally hormonally driven. And if you’ve been limiting intake and then get those severe cravings you should eat ad libitum of healthy food until you are satisfied and they pass ie you turn of your bodies starvation response. So I have more or less been using this technique, and its more or less worked. Until now, when I just couldn’t muster up the focus.
Post by: elaine amj on June 30, 2019, 11:25:30 PM
So true!
There is some evidence that losing a kilo or two quickly, then staying stable stops some of those severe craving responses that are fundamentally hormonally driven. And if you’ve been limiting intake and then get those severe cravings you should eat ad libitum of healthy food until you are satisfied and they pass ie you turn of your bodies starvation response. So I have more or less been using this technique, and its more or less worked. Until now, when I just couldn’t muster up the focus.
My problem is those darn cravings are never for healthy food! I am still trying to convince my body that fruit is a delicious, decadent, luxurious treat that is suitable for soothing bad moods.
On the good side, I have fallen in love with nibbling slowly on frozen mango chunks. And I actually crave them these days. So that's a win :)
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Post by: elaine amj on July 05, 2019, 09:59:27 PM
Just 5lbs to go to get to my next goal of 123lbs!
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Post by: Goinganon on July 07, 2019, 04:39:00 AM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
I finally got myself into the 160s! Woohoo!
And then I went on vacation and promptly gained 5 lbs. At one point, I was up 7 lbs. Meanwhile, my DH, who has been eating the same as I have and has been walking the same amount (an average of 15,000 steps each day), has managed to drop 5 lbs. I’m not liking him very much right now 😝 We still have another week or so of vacation. My goal is to maintain my weight until the vacation is over.
Post by: haypug16 on July 07, 2019, 09:13:58 AM
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8 lbs
July 7th - 129.0 lbs
4 lbs to go to pre-pregnancy weight! I do think I'm gonna have to do a bit more than just breastfeed to get the rest of the weight off. Plus I hope to lose an additional 5 lbs or so.
Post by: lizh on July 07, 2019, 05:57:51 PM
1/01/19 147
2/01/19 146.1
3/15/19 145.6
3/29/19 144.8
4/05/19 143.8
4/12/19 143.1
7/07/19 142.5
Congrats Elaine! Way to go! I'm a shortie too and a few small pounds are very visible! I'm hoping to hit 125, too.
Liz
Post by: turketron on July 07, 2019, 07:38:26 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 24 2019: 144.4 lbs
May 01 2019: 143.2 lbs
May 27 2019: 141.8 lbs
Jun 03 2019: 143.0 lbs
Jun 17 2019: 145.2 lbs
July 7 2019: 142 lbs
Still plateauing but at least I'm not gaining!
Post by: elaine amj on July 08, 2019, 08:41:09 AM
@Sun Hat Congrats on getting back on the bandwagon! It's not always easy to get back on and keep making healthy choices.
@lizh YOU CAN DO IT!! So much of it is getting in the right headspace.
@turketron maintaining for so long is an achievement in itself!
I am very seriously considering doing another HealthyWage thing. I wanted to do a small scale Dietbet but they only offer two options - 4lbs in 1 month or 10% in 6 months. HealthWage offers a personal jackpot to lose 6% over 3 months. Which is exactly what I want to do. I just want to lose a little bit more but want a more realistic timeframe as I have a few vacations planned this summer. My plan is to do my starting weigh in after I get back from my 5 day Nashville trip next week (I'll have a bit of extra weight from sodium and southern cooking!)
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Post by: snowball on July 19, 2019, 12:44:42 AM
I somehow missed this post :( So you were the mysterious referral! I was wondering. How are you doing with things now that you are a few weeks in?
I'm pretty much on track! And feeling optimistic about seeing this through all the way.
Congratulations on meeting your HealthyWage goal, Elaine!! I am looking forward to doing that too. :)
I've been counting calories and getting into more of an exercise groove. I'm not interested in short-lived changes...whatever I do in this area needs to be sustainable for me in the long term, and not feel like a sacrifice...so I *am* actually including things like occasional ice cream in the calorie budget. So far so good.
A few days ago a friend decided to get into more of a gym routine too, so we've been starting to go to the gym together to do weight training. She has done that before, but I've always stuck to the cardio-type machines, so this is a new thing for me (and she's rusty, so our levels match pretty well). It's nice to have a gym buddy! We'll do that two or three times a week, and I will keep going with my running program on my own. I'm doing Couch to 10K, and at this point "running" is a rather exaggerated descriptor of the slowww jog I'm doing, lol. But I am quite pleased with my progress with that. I'll get there eventually!
...I suppose I might actually admit to some numbers here, hah.
2019-06-10: 229 lbs
2019-07-01: 225 lbs
2019-07-19: 221 lbs
I'm tall for a woman, 5'9, so ultimately I'd like to get under 170 lbs and actually hit a healthy BMI range for me. Maybe I can get there in a year - theoretically should happen if I stick to my one-pound-a-week goal*. I've never weighed less than 215 lbs as an adult, so this will be a major life change.
*I'm deliberately overshooting that goal a bit right now...a twelve-day vacation in Thailand is coming up in August, and I'm not calorie counting while I'm there! Also definitely have plans to eat much delicious Thai food with zero regrets. :P
Post by: elaine amj on July 19, 2019, 06:53:49 AM
It's amazing how u can get your body conditioned for running. 3 years ago, I couldn't even run more than half a block! Then I did this XBX program at home that ended with one minute of slow running on the spot. The speed very very gradually increased over the months. Then all of a sudden, I could do a super, super slow jog for 15 minutes! Now I can run at a slow, but more "normal" pace (4.5miles/hr) for 30-45 mins. One time for an hour! I don't run too often (worried about overstressing my knees) but I add it to my routine about 1-2 times a week. Mostly just for the satisfaction of saying I CAN DO IT!
I have decided to drop another 10 lbs. Was looking for a Dietbet/Healthy Wage thing but nothing fit my parameters or timeline. I would love to make some money off something I want to do anyway. I almost did a 6 month Dietbet but it ends in mid January. Right after a lengthy 2.5 week Christmas trip. Just not a great idea. Although maybe it will keep me honest haha!
Trips do a number on me though. I just spent 5 days in Nashville and gained 3 lbs (1 lb was water weight that dropped off). The next month is going to be a bit more challenging for weight loss so maintaining is what I am aiming for. Then active losing starting in mid-September after yet another trip.
I have really gotten into the habit of daily workouts though which is kinda cool. I don't even do it for weightloss anymore (it doesn't help that much anyway lol). Even on vacation, I manage to do something active for 1-2hrs most days. If all else fails (like it did last week), I squeeze in at least half an hour in the gym. Basically, while everyone else took an afternoon break, I was "running" on the elliptical lol.
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Post by: EngineerOurFI on July 22, 2019, 07:36:04 AM
Started my journal (The Wallet and Waistline plan) here on forums to start keeping myself accountable, but going to start tracking here in more detail on the weight front.
Trying to lose weight to, of course, be healthier - but also to get to normal-ish BMI so I can get term life insurance that isn't stupid expensive. Have one kid and second one on the way and I need to get a decent 25-30 year term life policy soon.
Some changes I've made so far and/or motivational goals:
- I'm using HealthyWage and DietBets to keep me motivated. I'm doing two "transformer" bets on DietBet and three different HealthyWage bets.
- Weighing myself weekly if not twice a week.
- r/ProgressPics and r/LoseIt on reddit are also helpful for motivation.
- Switched to pretty much only water as beverage of choice, no cream in the coffee. Pound water all day long. Yogurt/berries for breakfast. Working on only eating leftovers for lunch and/or healthy lunches out (Salata or grilled chicken sandwhich at Chic Fil A), healthier dinners.
- Gym during lunch break and/or cycling on weekend. 900 calorie move goal on my Apple Watch - trying to break 1200+ "move" calories on weekends (yesterday was 1800 calories on Apple Watch).
- Was tracking on MyFitnessPal for a few weeks to "reset" my understanding of calories. Now I just track periodically to keep myself under 1900 calorie intake goal and not as religiously.
- Trying to hit 10,000 steps daily but not making this a firm goal -- taking a walk during a 10 minute break on work hours and walking the dog 1-2x a week, but nothing crazy on this front.
- Once I get to under 240 lbs (roughly the "obese" limit at my height), I plan to make a "deal" with my brother that if I ever get over 240 lbs and stay there for more than one month, I'll pay $5,000 into my niece's college fund. Gives me monetary motivation to keep my weight under 240 lbs (once I get there) and the "punishment" is helping my niece.
Male - Height 6' 2"
Current Goal - 250 lbs by end of 2019
Ultimate Goal - 195 lbs (top of healthy BMI on the "new" BMI calculator)
Dec 2018 - ~310.0 lbs.
June 16, 2019 - 293.8 lbs. (really started working on weight)
July 22, 2019 - 276.0 lbs.
Post by: elaine amj on July 22, 2019, 09:16:01 PM
As for me, after I met my goal of 129lbs, I went on a 5 day trip to Nashville where I proceeded to gorge on good 'ole Southern cookin'!!
Came home to a 3lb gain that thankfully peeled off by the end of the week. I am away again on a camping trip but really hoping I won't put on too much weight this week. Am staying very active which should help. Although tonight I ate a giant dinner and still continued snacking!
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Post by: haypug16 on July 23, 2019, 05:10:40 AM
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8 lbs
July 7th - 129.0 lbs
July 23rd - 127.0 lbs!
2 more to go to get to pre-pregnancy weight, Woohoo! Still haven't started working out but I'm back to work so I'm moving around more, plus Puglet is getting heavier so I'm lifting some decent weights ;P
Post by: Slow&Steady on July 23, 2019, 06:57:02 AM
My goal for the end of the year is somewhere between maintaining my weight and losing 20-25(ish) lbs. Google tells me the top end of a healthy weight for my height is 140 lbs, even when I was in the best shape of my life (played very competitive soccer and volleyball in high school, with weight lifting) I was pretty steadily in the 145 range.
Historical weights
7/2017: 200 lbs (6 weeks pregnant)
03/23/18: 215 lbs (40 weeks pregnant)
04/03/18: 192.8 lbs
05/06/18: 181.2 lbs
06/14/18: 172.8 lbs
08/06/18: 168.8 lbs
09/21/18: 165.4 lbs
10/07/18: 162.2 lbs
12/07/18: 157.? lbs
2019 log in
01/09/19: 161.6 lbs
02/01/19: 160.0 lbs
03/07/19: 157.3 lbs
04/01/19: 157.2 lbs
05/02/19: 157.4 lbs
05/21/19: 155.4 lbs
06/03/19: 154.2 lbs
07/20/19: 159.4 lbs
It has been a really stressful May/June/July and now I am switching jobs, so "add a little more stress to that plate full of stress please". I am hoping around the middle/end of Aug, when the kids are back in school and the new job is past the 1st couple of weeks stage, that I can get into a running/working out routine. The new job offers an on-site gym and a flexible schedule so I have high hopes that both my physical and mental/emotional well-being will really start to make a drastic improvement. I am however, happy that the added stress (and crappy food choices that go along with that) have not pushed me over the Jan starting weight. I did originally say that my goal was somewhere between maintaining and losing 20-25 lbs so I guess I am still on track... the losing would be really awesome though.
Post by: Anette on July 31, 2019, 12:02:13 AM
Okay, 80kg this morning. That means I gained back 13 kg not 15 which is great but still 13 kg or 26 (german) pounds to many.
Could not get myself to loose the weight earlier this year but I am committed now.
Started last week eating glutenfree, few carbohydrates ( fruit) and trying for 70% waterrich.
7/23 81 kg
7/30 79,4 kg
I found determination after being diagnosed with the second auto immune disease and also have an 8 week trip to Namibia coming up.
Other than biking and walking I have not exercised much so far.
Post by: EngineerOurFI on July 31, 2019, 09:01:02 AM
Male - Height 6' 2"
Current Goal - 250 lbs by end of 2019
Ultimate Goal - 195 lbs (top of healthy BMI on the "new" BMI calculator)
Dec 2018 - ~310.0 lbs.
June 16, 2019 - 293.8 lbs. (really started working on weight)
July 22, 2019 - 276.0 lbs.
July 30, 2019 - 273.6 lbs - Met my weigh-in goals for DietBet and HealthyWage bets
Post by: Goinganon on July 31, 2019, 11:32:52 AM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
Considering that I actually gained nearly 11 lbs while on vacation, I’m fairly happy that I’m almost back to where I was at the end of last month. My goal for August is to get as close as possible to 160.
Post by: ItsALongStory on July 31, 2019, 06:11:54 PM
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Post by: rab-bit on July 31, 2019, 06:46:56 PM
11/26/2017 253.4
12/31/2017 242.6
01/31/2018 234.8
02/28/2018 224.8
03/31/2018 220.0
04/29/2018 214.4
05/31/2018 209.4
06/30/2018 206.2
07/28/2018 201.6 27.4% BF
08/31/2018 193.8 25.7% BF
09/29/2018 191.2 25.1% BF
10/31/2018 187.6 24.3% BF
11/30/2018 186.0 24.0% BF
12/31/2018 186.6 24.0% BF
01/31/2019 181.2 23.0% BF
02/28/2019 181.6 23.1% BF
03/31/2019 183.0 23.4% BF
07/31/2019 185.6 24.0% BF
After taking a few months off from active dieting, I'm back in trying to reach my final goal of 175. I gained a few pounds during my four month break, but not too bad.
Post by: elaine amj on August 05, 2019, 05:16:30 PM
Congrats!!Male - Height 6' 2"
Current Goal - 250 lbs by end of 2019
Ultimate Goal - 195 lbs (top of healthy BMI on the "new" BMI calculator)
Dec 2018 - ~310.0 lbs.
June 16, 2019 - 293.8 lbs. (really started working on weight)
July 22, 2019 - 276.0 lbs.
July 30, 2019 - 273.6 lbs - Met my weigh-in goals for DietBet and HealthyWage bets
I have been more or less maintaining since winning my HealthyWage bet a month ago. I go up a little, lose a little, and now am about 1.5lbs above my low. Pretty good considering I have had 2 big parties, 2 different 5 day vacations, and not one, but two family reunion weekend. All in one month!
I am thinking of starting a Dietbet tonight to commit to lose 5 lbs in August. Quite a challenge since I don't know what is ahead of me this month but it will force me to stay focused and get back to my diet mode.
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Post by: elaine amj on August 05, 2019, 11:42:01 PM
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Post by: Goinganon on August 18, 2019, 08:50:43 AM
Post by: haypug16 on August 18, 2019, 11:47:42 AM
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8 lbs
July 7th - 129.0 lbs
July 23rd - 127.0 lbs
August 12th - 125.8lbs
Less than a pound from prepregnancy weight. I will hopefully hit this within the next week then my goal will be to get to 115lbs. I'll need to start actively doing something to get there instead of just relying on breastfeeding.
Post by: Goinganon on August 31, 2019, 03:45:57 PM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
August 31st: 166.6
It was down to 164 last week. Damn PMS. But the good news is that I’m down 70 lbs in one year and I’ve managed to keep it going down, for the most part. I still have another 25 lbs or so to go.
Post by: elaine amj on September 03, 2019, 07:35:37 AM
For those who have done/are doing a Healthy Wage Bet, what do you use to show the date if you don’t get a newspaper? I’m considering doing one, but can’t think of what to use as proof of the date.I used another phone open to the New York Times website clearly showing the date. They have quite clear instructions on how to do this one their site :)
Also, for anyone considering HealthyWage, if you sign up before Sept 12, the referral bonus is $100 instead of the normal $40 (I get $60). This is the first time I have seen it bumped up so high this year. If you know someone on HealthyWage, ask them. If not, my code is https://hwage.co/574832/
And I was so thrilled it was actually legit - I lost 25lbs, got the check and banked it and everything!
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I am in the middle of a 3 month challenge now and it's continuing to motivate me to keep on going, which is great. I keep getting tempted to say "good enough" . But having money on the line has forced me to keep plugging away.
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Post by: turketron on September 08, 2019, 12:53:00 PM
Jan 09 2019: 157.4 lbs
Jan 16 2019: 157.2 lbs
Jan 23 2019: 152.8 lbs
Jan 30 2019: 153.0 lbs
Feb 06 2019: 150.8 lbs
Feb 13 2019: 148.8 lbs
Feb 20 2019: 147.2 lbs
Feb 23 2019: 145.2 lbs
Mar 06 2019: 148.8 lbs
Mar 13 2019: 146.4 lbs
Mar 20 2019: 144.2 lbs
Mar 27 2019: 142.2 lbs
Apr 03 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 10 2019: 143.2 lbs
Apr 17 2019: 142.6 lbs
Apr 24 2019: 144.4 lbs
May 01 2019: 143.2 lbs
May 27 2019: 141.8 lbs
Jun 03 2019: 143.0 lbs
Jun 17 2019: 145.2 lbs
July 7 2019: 142 lbs
Sept 8 2019: 143 lbs
This plateau is my home now, apparently. Been hovering mostly around 143-144lbs, the lowest being 141.8 but I can never seem to get below that! Not that I'm complaining, I've still lost (and kept off) about 20 pounds overall.
Post by: elaine amj on September 09, 2019, 08:02:39 PM
The last couple of plateaus, only having some kind of dietbet on the line has forced me to break past it.
I have also been doing some form of intermittent fasting - mostly for convenience (most of the time, I skip breakfast - which allows me more calories for after dinner snacks). And sometimes a 24-36hr fast is just what I need to break a plateau and get me going again. I have grown used to fasting every now and then and don't find it particularly difficult.
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Post by: LWYRUP on September 28, 2019, 12:48:40 PM
Weekly Check-In
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight: 209.5
Goal Weight: 185
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
1.26.19 -- 206.5
I'm super happy with the results so far! I've been burning about 3,000 calories a day, eating about 1,800 so if I can keep it up I can sustain 2 - 2.5 pounds of weight loss a week. Fitbit indicated a net calorie deficit of 8,909 for the week, which I think right about 2.5 pounds. BTW, I think my real starting weight on Jan. 1 was higher, I was just too afraid to look at the scale and internalize the damage until I had already started to turn things around. But I think I'm losing faster now that I'm tracking it consciously.
The great part is that I haven't really felt hungry because I've just been REALLY REALLY conscious of making sure pretty much everything I put in my mouth is something relatively healthy and home-cooked with plenty of protein (eggs, chicken) and healthy fats. I'm not actively pursuing some sort of low carb diet except that if I want to hit my protein goals and feel full and otherwise keep my diet as streamlined as possible carbs are the thing that disappears. I didn't even go to the gym this week, but I've been tracking on my Fitbit to try to hit 8,000 steps a day.
I do owe a lot of this to the inspiring posts and threads about meal planning on this forum, because that's what's changed. My job is super intense and we have little kids, so there's no time for me to cook elaborate meals during the week. We have to prepare in advance on Sundays and then keep things simple and streamlined during the workweek hustle.
Also, $0 spent on alcohol and $0 on work lunches out in January. I'd actually spend money to lose weight, so the fact that I get to both save money and lose weight is great. :)
Hi all:
So, I got down to about 200 pounds, then fell off the wagon in March, but then restarted in June and have been consistent now for three months. I got all the way back up to 208.4 but now as of today I am 197.2. I found out during this process that my thyroid medication was not strong enough and my metabolism was objectively too slow... I started losing faster once the meds changed.
I was doing GREAT at exercising in July and August. In September, I've still been walking a lot but fell off the wagon in terms of regular gym routine. So the goal for now is to keep losing weight but restart that.
The only thing that's ever worked for me to consistently lose more than a few pounds is logging everything, consistently, day in and day out, on my fitness pal.
Weekly Check-In
Stats: 6'2, M, 34
Starting Weight: 209.5
Goal Weight: 185
1.14.19 -- 209.5
1.18.19 -- 209
1.26.19 -- 206.5
6.23.19 -- 208.4
9.28.19 -- 197.2
Post by: happy on September 29, 2019, 03:42:06 AM
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
1/7/19 - 86.6kg 191 lbs :(
I spent the rest of July around 86.5 - 87 kg. I then went overseas travelling for 2 months, with the goal of not putting on any weight.
This morning I'm down to 84.3kg :) :) :)
I'll weigh in and post as usual on the 1st of the month. It would be great to be under 84kg!
Post by: ItsALongStory on September 29, 2019, 06:39:04 AM
Winter is usually a bit harder but with a good gym routine I should be able to keep it up.
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Post by: happy on September 29, 2019, 08:18:33 PM
I'll be attempting sober October to get back on track.
I find alcohol really slows my weight loss. Go for it, and good luck!
Post by: happy on September 30, 2019, 07:31:34 PM
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
1/7/19 - 86.6kg 191 lbs :(
30/7/19 - 87kg 192 lbs
1/10/19 - 83.1 kg 183 lbs
I'm pretty happy with this: the plateau seems to have shifted.
Post by: Goinganon on October 01, 2019, 05:32:15 PM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
August 31st: 166.6
September 30th: 160.6
Yesterday’s weigh in was an oddity. I’ve actually been hovering around 162. I’m inching closer to my goal of 149, which will put me in the healthy BMI category. I would love to be 145 by the end of the year.
Post by: afuera on October 22, 2019, 02:08:29 PM
1/18/19-178.2 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
1/25/19-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
1/29/19-181.8 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
2/02/19-180.6 lbs, BMI=26.2, Body Fat=23.9%
2/15/19-178.0 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
Completely fell off the wagon and I am up 10 lbs since the beginning of the year. I have a couple pretty good excuses but really just need to get back on track and finish the year strong.
10/21/19-188.6 lbs, BMI=27.3, Body Fat=22.8%
Post by: happy on October 31, 2019, 09:56:30 PM
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity1/11/19 - 83.2kg 183lbs
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
1/7/19 - 86.6kg 191 lbs :(
30/7/19 - 87kg 192 lbs
1/10/19 - 83.1 kg 183 lbs
A little disappointing...I had been down to under 82.5 several times during the last month and was hoping for 0.5-1kg loss. About a week ago I bounced back up to 83 - 83.5 for no apparent reason and haven't been able to go down again. Ah the vagaries of the human body.
Still, in the last year, I have lost 13kg or 2 stone or 28lbs. If I can emulate that in the coming year I will be starting to move around more easily and have more energy.
Post by: Goinganon on November 07, 2019, 06:42:39 PM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
August 31st: 166.6
September 30th: 160.6
October 31st: 162.6
I had gotten to nearly 158, but my eating has been horrible and I haven’t been working out for as much time as I was previously. I don’t know what’s gotten into me, but I’m working to get it back on track this month. I’m really sick of gaining and losing the same damn 5 lbs. On the bright side, my husband and some of my friends have told me that I look to be gaining muscle and losing fat.
Post by: haypug16 on November 19, 2019, 08:36:53 AM
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8 lbs
July 7th - 129.0 lbs
July 23rd - 127.0 lbs
August 12th - 125.8lbs
November 19th - 122.6 lbs
I'm doing a little bit of yoga/walking/body weight exercises. I think the weight loss is still mostly from the breastfeeding. I'm happy to see the number going down and getting closer to my goal of 115 but I really need to work out a little more to firm some areas up ;)
Post by: junga on November 30, 2019, 11:17:05 AM
Joining this thread for added motivation and carry on to 2020. I was down to 179 lbs last November but reached 206 lbs again. I have started paying attention to what I eat and keep count of calories. This will be my progress from now on. My goal is 153 lbs for a normal BMI.
11/09/2019 : 200 lbs
11/16/2019 : 198 lbs
11/23/2019 : 198 lbs
11/30/2019 : 197 lbs
Post by: brooklynmoney on November 30, 2019, 12:47:55 PM
Update
May 12th - 135.6 lbs
May 22nd - 134 lbs
June 14th - 130.8 lbs
July 7th - 129.0 lbs
July 23rd - 127.0 lbs
August 12th - 125.8lbs
November 19th - 122.6 lbs
I'm doing a little bit of yoga/walking/body weight exercises. I think the weight loss is still mostly from the breastfeeding. I'm happy to see the number going down and getting closer to my goal of 115 but I really need to work out a little more to firm some areas up ;)
@haypug16 I’m exactly the same weight you were in August. I’ve been doing MFP logging consistently since then and have lost 5 pounds in that time. I have always been very active but the only way I lose is MFP. Congrats on getting to 122! My long term goal is 120 but 125ish seems to be my new plateau. I figure in January I will actively try to lose again. Right now I’m just trying not to gain over the holidays.
Post by: Goinganon on December 03, 2019, 06:34:50 PM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
August 31st: 166.6
September 30th: 160.6
October 31st: 162.6
November 30th: 158.4
Not where I wanted to be, but given that my eating hasn’t been very good the past few months, I’m not going to complain. Slowly but surely, I’m making it down to my long term goal.
Post by: junga on December 08, 2019, 03:57:55 PM
11/16/2019 : 198 lbs
11/23/2019 : 198 lbs
11/30/2019 : 197 lbs
12/08/2019 : 201 lbs
Goal(7/8/20):154 lbs
This past week I lost control of my eating habits. Fell off the wagon. Will get back to eating properly again.
Post by: junga on December 14, 2019, 12:14:28 PM
11/16/2019 : 198 lbs
11/23/2019 : 198 lbs
11/30/2019 : 197 lbs
12/08/2019 : 201 lbs
12/14/2019 : 201 lbs
Goal(7/8/20):154 lbs
Post by: freya on December 14, 2019, 01:33:28 PM
My weight has been creeping up for years:
in high school: I was underweight (~100 lbs) and actually had trouble gaining weight.
in my 30s: Perfect weight, 125 lbs (I'm 5'5").
in my 40s: Drifted up to 135 lbs, mostly in the tummy.
after I hit menopause: first up to 140 lbs then the real badness started. Over the past 7 years I've drifted up and in August I crossed the 160 lb mark. YIKES!!!!
I won't even bother trying to list all the diets I tried during this time....everything from Fit for Life to paleo. Nothing helped.
I started the ketogenic diet in midsummer when I was 161 lbs. I spent a few days religiously counting macros for all the foods I planned to include, calculated menus etc, then decided to wing it from there.
I'm now 138 lbs! Yay!! But, I still have a ways to go, I'd like to lose the menopot and get down closer to the 125-130 lb range. I've been stalled for several weeks due to all the holiday parties and a couple of out of town business trips, and decided, heck with it, I'm going to enjoy my egg nog and rum, Baileys etc this Christmas. Hoping to get back on the wagon come January. There will be a 2020 thread I presume?
Post by: brooklynmoney on December 15, 2019, 05:37:23 PM
1/19 -- 128.3
(bounced between 127-128 until I started trying to lose weight in July)
7/19 -- 128.8
8/19 -- 128.0
9/19 -- 127.5
10/19 -- 126.0
11/19 -- 125.7
12/19 -- 124.4
Post by: elaine amj on December 17, 2019, 07:55:25 PM
I had hit my goal of 130lbs in July but then hoped to drop another 5-10lbs. Didn't go back on MyFitnessPal so instead have just struggled to maintain. I have gained and lost the same 3-5 lbs multiple times over the last 6 months. Which is more or less maintaining so I'll count it as a win.
I mostly use intermittent fasting these days. If the pounds start creeping too high, I'll water fast for a day or two and that drops 2-3lbs quite easily. Feels rather like cheating.
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Post by: StarBright on December 30, 2019, 11:13:23 AM
Some struggles but also some encouraging successes above :)
I had hit my goal of 130lbs in July but then hoped to drop another 5-10lbs. Didn't go back on MyFitnessPal so instead have just struggled to maintain. I have gained and lost the same 3-5 lbs multiple times over the last 6 months. Which is more or less maintaining so I'll count it as a win.
I mostly use intermittent fasting these days. If the pounds start creeping too high, I'll water fast for a day or two and that drops 2-3lbs quite easily. Feels rather like cheating.
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I was excited to see your post! After a year of continuing to try and lose the same 10 pounds that I've been fighting for 6 years I decided to finally bite the bullet and look into intermittent fasting.
I decided to peak at this thread and see if anyone else uses it successfully.
So yay!
Post by: Goinganon on December 31, 2019, 10:43:14 AM
December 31: 198.8
January 31: 191.8
February 28th: 189.2
March 31st: 184
April 30th: 179.8
May 31st: 173.2
June 29th: 168.2
July 31st: 170.2
August 31st: 166.6
September 30th: 160.6
October 31st: 162.6
November 30th: 158.4
December 31st: 155.0
Weight loss in 2019: 43.8 lbs (53.8 lbs, if you count the extra weight I put on during a vacation and then had to lose again).
Total weight loss: 81.8 lbs
I didn’t hit my final goal yet, but I’m definitely making my way there. When I started, I was in Class 3 obesity. Now, I’m just a few pounds away from being in the healthy BMI category. I have no doubt that I will get there is 2020.
Post by: afuera on December 31, 2019, 12:18:08 PM
1/18/19-178.2 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
1/25/19-181.9 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
1/29/19-181.8 lbs, BMI=26.3, Body Fat=23.9%
2/02/19-180.6 lbs, BMI=26.2, Body Fat=23.9%
2/15/19-178.0 lbs, BMI=25.8, Body Fat=23.3%
Completely fell off the wagon and I am up 10 lbs since the beginning of the year. I have a couple pretty good excuses but really just need to get back on track and finish the year strong.
10/21/19-188.6 lbs, BMI=27.3, Body Fat=22.8%
Final weigh in of the decade: 175.2!
I have been working hard since October, logging food religiously on MFP and switching up my workouts at the gym, going daily on my lunch break.
Only down 3lbs since the January 2019 but compared to where I was around July, its a huge improvement. Looking forward to 2020 and finally seeing the 160s or even the 150s.
Post by: happy on January 02, 2020, 04:16:22 PM
1/11/18 - 96kg 211.5 lbs BMI 38.5 Class II Obesity
1/12/18 - 94kg 207 lbs
1/01/19 - 92kg 203 lbs
1/02/19 - 90.1kg 198.5 lbs
1/03/19 - 89kg 196
7/4/19 - 88.5kg 195
1/5/19 - 87kg 192 lbs BMI 34.9 Class I Obesity
1/6/19 - 86 kg 189.5
1/7/19 - 86.6kg 191 lbs :(
30/7/19 - 87kg 192 lbs
1/10/19 - 83.1 kg 183 lbs
1/11/19 - 83.2kg 183lbs
1/1/20 - 84.1kg 184.5lbs
Ok , Finished on 1/1/20 at 84.1kg or 184.5. I was really over the whole thing November/December, and was mostly feeling good and "thin" and not heavy and overweight. So I went for maintenance and may have eaten a little too much Xmas pudding.
So for 2019 I lost 8kg, and net weight loss since starting this journey 14 months ago is 12kg. Its slow, but I've not yo-yo'ed other than a couple of kg here and there, so I'm pleased with that. As they used to say at weight watchers years ago staying the same weight is success, particularly if you've been a yo yo dieter like me.
I'm raring to go again now, and looking to take it up a notch again.
Goal is 2 kg a month, at least for the next few months. And I hope to lose at least an average of 1kg/month over the coming year ie 12kg in the coming year ie finish 2020 at 72kg.
Post by: JLR on January 02, 2020, 04:22:56 PM