JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | Round 20
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SW: 90 kg (198.40 lb)
GW: 59.9 kg (130.00 lb)
Height: 160cm / 5'2"
Day/Weight/Comment
R19 - 65.5kg
10/20 - 65.8kg - Ate at maintenance yesterday and needed a heavier carb day but am happy to see the bump up was quite small. I still don't trust that I'm in the 65s! Girls night tonight so expecting to be up tomorrow!
10/21 - 66.6kg - as expected!
10/22 - 66.6kg - it's been a mental weekend. Working til 11pm both nights. Not a spare second to myself. Need to go grocery shopping and make some time for exercise tomorrow.
10/23 - 67.5kg - groceries done, lots of health food and no excuses. Glad to be back into a more normal routine. Not sure I'll make goal but would like to see my start weight for the round again.
10/24 - 66.4kg - Only half a kilo until I'm back at my start weight for this round. Low cals and lots of water to make up for the weekend. It would be nice to not be battling against my weekends constantly. I see a frustrating pattern here!
10/25 - 65.5kg - Dinner tonight with the in-laws so am doing some pre-damage control with a run and a light lunch. Intermittent fasting seems to be my friend just now, as does drinking lots of water. Have not exercised once this round so would like to get out there tonight, not for the scale but for my own health and happiness!
10/26 - 65.1kg - C'mon mini-goal!! Within cals, low carbs, lots of water. Finally got to the gym this morning. Going to make plans to get through the two parties I have this weekend without the bump back up in weight. Advice welcome, PM me!
10/27 - 64.9kg - YAY! Almost at my mini goal. Taking the radical step of not drinking at a party tonight to see if I can keep my calories within budget this weekend. I don't even know who I am anymore hahaha. In other news, it was a beautiful frosty morning and I got out for a run in the park. Lovely!
10/28
10/29 - Mini-goal: 64.8kg (142.85 lb)
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Day/Weight
20-Oct 124.1
21-Oct 125.3
22-Oct 125.7
23-Oct 125.8
24-Oct 124.7
25-Oct 125.2
26-Oct 123.8
27-Oct 124.2
28-Oct
29-Oct
Average: 124.9
Pretty happy so far. Not dramatic but not going for dramatic weight loss, just reasonable.8 -
In again! I love this challenge so much. I know that I'll be away this weekend and won't be able to weigh at all on Sunday, but I'm really hoping that I don't go too overboard and can make this goal.
Round 13 SW: 232.4
Round 14 SW: 232.4
Round 15 SW: 229.0
Round 16 SW: 225.6
Round 17 SW: 224.2
Round 18 SW: 223.6
Round 19 SW: 223.6
Round 20 SW: 221.2
Round 20 GW: 219.6
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 220.6 - didn't exercise last night but stayed under calories. Really just want to keep it steady over the weekend.
10/21 - 219.6 - pre going away
10/22 - OUT OF TOWN
10/23 - 222.0 - weekend bloat. I over did it on sodium rich food bc we were out of town and I didn't exercise. Hopefully I can get it down in a day or two.
10/24 - 221.6 - working my way back down. Really need to focus on ny water intake.
10/25 - 220.2 - goal in sight! have skipped the gym the last two nights because I've been really tired, but I'm watching my calories intently
10/26 - 219.6 - Happy with this. Hoping I can keep it here or even go under over the next couple of days
10/27- 219.2 - getting there! Made it to the gym last night so that was good.
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Hi Everyone!! Back again for your wonderful support and accountability. This group has kept me on track for the last 6 months and I couldn't have come this far without it!!
For the newbies....here is what my daily weigh ins look like over the last 180 days. It's not all down....fluctuations are NORMAL!!! Trust the process and the weight will come off!!!
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SW - 182.4 in March
GW - 145 - SMASHED this last round!!!
I will be continuing to check in here to keep myself accountable as I figure out eating at maintenance. I don't plan on decreasing my activity so it's all going to come down to calories at this point. I have some fitness/activity goals I want to achieve so weighing daily will continue to help me monitor where I am so I can make adjustments as necessary before things get out of hand.
10/19 - 144.2 - coming in from round 19
10/20 - 144.6 - normal fluctuation....had a small piece of cake at a baby shower at one of my client's yesterday and a glass of wine last night...kept calories where they should be at this point I think.
10/21 - 144.0 - Thought I ate enough yesterday...but went for a run in the woods with the dog and spent 8 hours getting the gardens ready for the winter and cleaning the house so I guess I underestimated a bit. I'll use it as a cushion for dinner out tonight
10/22 - 144.8 - went out for dinner last night and didn't get a lot of water in me so I'm happy to keep this under 145...we'll see what tomorrow brings, we have my son's hockey team over for a BBQ this afternoon so lots of treats available....
10/23 - 145.4 - Bleh...ate too much crap yesterday, upset stomach today...
10/24 - 145.6 - double bleh...feeling bloated and and I can't seem to stop shoving food in my pie hole...TOM expected today or tomorrow, at least it will be temporary.
10/25 - 145.8 - Still waiting for TOM and gave in to some salty cravings yesterday. Honestly I'm not the least bit upset with being up a bit. If my hormone gains put me in the 145's instead of the 185's I really can't be.
10/26 - 145.4 - still hangin in the 145's...I'm cool with that
10/27 - 145.0 - Still doing what I need to do...we'll see if I've managed to maintain by the end of the round. I think I may still need to add some calories but TOM is masking things a bit right now.
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I’m in for my fourth round! Love this challenge and the accountability and support it offers!
Sept. 03/17 - 163lbs
R17 EW - 157.5lbs
R18 EW - 158.7lbs
R19 EW - 156.0lbs
Ultimate GW: 135lbs
10/20 - 156.4lbs
10/21 - 156.0lbs
10/22 - 155.4lbs... surprised but I’ll take it!
10/23 - 157.9lbs... yeah, I knew yesterday was too good to be true! Weekend indulgences caught up to me! Thankful it’s Monday!
10/24 - 155.4lbs... not too sure what to make of these fluctuations but again, I’ll take it!
10/25 - 155.0lbs
10/26 - 154.4lbs... will do my best to stay close to this number. Tonight is ‘appie and wine night’ with the ladies and then it’s the weekend! Ugh, weekends are tough to be ‘good’!
10//27 - 156.4lbs... as expected, back up! Ugh!
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176.6 SW for round 20 challenge
172.6 CGW
4 pound goal for 10 days may be lofty, but I have a 15K race tomorrow and a half marathon next Saturday so lots of calorie burning this next week.
10/20 - 176.6
10/21 - 177.0 - well fire, that's no good! Ran a 15K trail run today so hopefully I'll see good stuff in the a.m.
10/22 - 176.0 - Now that's what I'm talkin about!
10/23 - 175.8 - super thrilled with that number. It's not much down but what a huge boost for my mindset. Yesterday was a complete rest day after my race on Saturday so I was LAZY!. Watched my intake and drank some water but certainly not enough. Now I'm off to the gym to lift and cardio.
10/24 - 175.4 - Moving on down. Drank lots of water yesterday and added the stair master into my workout. Can I just say, I feel like someone beat the fire out of me! Only way to get over that is get back to it today. 5 mile run, lifting for upper body and abs.....and yes more of the stairs.
10/25 - 174.4 - I like it. Hard work pays off. Got all my water in too.
10/26 - 173.2 - This drop is NOT due to any hard work on my part. Had terrible upper stomach pains and nausea yesterday so stuck with crackers, water, rest and no exercise. Better this morning and have to get out and run a couple of miles today for my final run before my half marathon Saturday. We will see what the scale brings tomorrow.
10/27 - 172.8 - Getting so close to my challenge goal weight. Today is a rest day before my big race in the morning. I do have several outdoor projects that will give me some exercise. Final mowing of the yard, moving cows to another pasture and wrapping outdoor faucets for coming freeze. I hope tomorrow is a good day.
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Starting weight (3/27/17): 281.4
Current Weight: 231.8
Goal Weight: 170
Challenge goal weight: 228.3 (3.5 lb loss)
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 / 231.8 / I'm .4 lbs away from losing 50lbs so hopefully I can stay on track this weekend. I really want to be in the 220s by the end of the month
10/21 / 231.2 / 50 POUNDS LOST
10/22 / 231.6
10/23 / 232.2 / I have a feeling I'm going to be bouncing around 231/232 for forver
10/24 / 231.4 / Finally a decent drop! Hoping for a "whoosh" this week. I'm tightening up my logging and planning on going to the gym M-F, I'm desperate to see the 220s
10/25 / 229.6 / YESSSS
10/26 / 230.8 / Not sure why this happened? Worked out and was under my calories. Tomorrow is my "official" weigh in day with my trainer so I'm really hoping to be back under 230 again.
10/27 / 230.2 / Was really hoping to be under 230 for my weigh in at the gym today. I've been under my calories, working out, drinking TONS of water, so I'm not sure why I haven't seen more of a loss. I'm working on being patient
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SW: 269.4 (9/12/17)
Highest: 279.8
CW: 251.4
R17SW: 264.2 R17EW: 262.0 Loss: 2.2
R18SW: 262.0 R18EW: 256.6 Loss: 5.4
R19SW: 256.6 R19EW: 251.4 Loss: 5.2
R20GW: 249.0
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 250.2 - So close to be in the 240s! Tomorrow is my birthday, here's to hoping that I give myself that as a birthday present
10/21 - 249.2 - Well, I gave myself a good birthday present. But it came at a cost. I was up all night with stomach issues. Here's to hoping today is better than last night!
10/22 - 251.8 - I took a day off from tracking, exercising, and eating well. Emotionally, I needed a break from the stress. No surprise on the scale. Tomorrow will be better, I'm back on track today
10/23 - 250.0 - Almost back in the 240s. Soon.
10/24 - 253.6 - Bleh. I was good for half the day yesterday. And then I wasn't. I need to get out of this funk.
10/25 - 252.4 - Crazy day at work, but night. I need to get out of this funk but I'm pretty sure work stress is what's causing it. Not really sure how to eliminate that...
10/26 - 250.2 - Had delicious eggs for dinner last night. I feel like I'm starting to get back to it, hoping that my resolve continues.
10/27 - 248.0 - Woo!! Now to continue this downward trend!
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Starting Weight: 227
Ultimate Goal Weight: 125
R18 EW - 220.0lbs
R19 EW - 217.8
Round 20 Start Weight: 217.8
Round 20 Goal Weight: 215
10/20 - 217.8- The repeat offender strikes!
10/21 -218.9 - Anniversary weekend away - Weighed before I left
10/22 -220.6 - Anniversary weekend away - Weighed when I came home
10/23 - 220.6 - Catching up from our anniversary weekend which included some awesome tasting rich food and LOTS of wine. Will be paying for this further I think but 100% worth it. Have to treat once and while eh?
10/24 -217.1 - My husband made a butter basil pasta with scallops last night...we cut down on the sauce and it was noticeably dryer but my goodness...yum!
10/25 - 218.5 - Not keeping up here everyday...my motivation is slacking...
10/26 - 218.5 - I've been here before...expecting to see a jump tomorrow as yesterday I had a cheat lunch, late dinner and not nearly enough water as I usually do. Plus dessert...there was also dessert.
10/27 - 218.4 - Confession. I cheated my butt off yesterday (again...two days in a row!). I should consider myself lucky that I see this number and get my act in gear. Quit while I'm ahead! Although I say that after I ate a bagel instead of my protein shake...great start Ash! Come on! End strong!
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Days with dinner served before 8:00pm: 2/7 (I will always be a day behind as I log in the morning before dinner)
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Back again! I started midway through Round 2 at 153.9 on 4/29. For this round I'd like to get below and stay below 140. Started at 162 something back in early March so I'm down over 20 pounds. I am aiming to reach goal of 132 before New Years.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/19 141.4
10/20 140.8 down slightly.goals for today: gym and walk or ellip. and water, water, water.
10/21 140.4 Off to camping. Have a lovely weekend.
10/22 quite a lot of cross country hiking. Camping.
10/23 139.8 Thank you, Universe! I believe in my ability to lose weight and keep it off.
10/24 140.8 no problem... no exercise yesterday, tired from weekend's hiking. Today, gym, protein and water.
10/25 140.6 Happy with this weight as I had cornbread and homemade navy bean soup = lots of carbs and sodium. Went to gym. Today: elliptical. greens with protein and water, water, water.
10/26 142.4 Well, hell. Salt from dirty martinis once again. Needed to get out so i accept the consequences. Hopefully it will come off before end of this round which is going by realllly fast.
10/27 142 Need a low carb day to get back down. It is taking me forever to get in the 130's. One day there doesn't count. Definitely not enough exercise this week which doesn't help my goal and lunch out tomorrow. Aw well, I'll do better next round.
CAN SOMEONE EXPLAIN THIS to me? My maintenance, per different sites should be around 1750 Cals at my current weight. I am staying around 1200 and not eating back exercise cals. MFP tells me, at the comment it makes when you finish logging for the day, that at 1200 cals I would stay the same, not lose. It makes no sense to me.
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I believe in my ability to lose weight and keep it off.4 -
I've never done this before, but I'm in! I'll be out of town Wednesday-Saturday though. My husband and I are going to Halloween Horror Nights at Universal! But I could definitely use this as motivation for making good decisions while I'm gone!
Current Weight: 216lbs
Goal Weight: 165lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 214.3lbs - a better start than I was expecting, to be honest! I ate mostly well and was under my daily count by 240calories, but I had some bread last night with the stew my dad made when he came to visit and was worried my body might not have loved that. I'm happy to be at 214lbs, since that was my pre-pregnancy weight! My son is 11 months old but it's been a journey to shed that weight!
10/21 - 214.6lbs - Okay, I'm not really surprised by this. With my dad visiting for a few dats, we tend to eat out more than usual. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with sweet potato fries and a few bites of fried mushrooms that the table got for an appetizer. That's okay though. I just have to try to be more consistent.
10/22 - 213.2lbs - I'm so thrilled to see this. My whole issue with health has been bad decision making. Before, I'd be motivated for a short periods of time and then I'd get bored and eat my emotions by getting a box of some cheese snack mix. But I'm really trying to focus in on my decision making and yesterday at lunch tested that. My dad wanted to go to a wings place where everything on the menu is high in calories. Even their salads were 1000+ calories. But I didn't just get whatever I wanted. I studied the menu and added calories to make a better choice. And it paid off.
10/23 -214.3lbs - Darn. I trird to make good decisions, but my dad wanted to go out to lunch again. I got a salad and sweet potato fries, but I tried a piece if his pizza. And for dinner, my son stayed up late so I wasn't able to sit down and eat until 10. I HATE eating that late. I should have just gone to bed instead of eating! Gotta keep working on consistent better choices. My dad is leaving today, so no eating out!
10/24 - 213.4lbs - yay! Yesterday, I was on top of my food and water intake. I take a 30oz bottle of water with me to work and go home on lunch and refill it so I make sure that I get 60oz during the work day. I didn't eat out. Everything I did at home and I had dinner at 6 rather than 10. Tomorrow we're leaving at 4pm to head to Orlando, so I'll have to really focus on making good choices. It's hard to eat that great when you're at a theme park! But I can at least say I'll get a tooon of steps Thursday and Friday. We went two years ago and I had 35,000 steps in one day. Much more than my usual 6k on a work day.
10/25 - 212.8lbs - ...Wow. I'll be totally honest with you guys (though a large part of me would rather not admit my bad choice), I did not expect a loss. I was under my calorie goals, but I did binge eat cheezits after dinner... I think my issue is that I was depriving myself a little too much. I need to work on creating more balanced meals so I don't get that urge to go stuff my face with something only briefly satisfying. I am thankful that I still lost weight, but that's not the way I want to do it. Today we leave for Orlando, so I don't think I'll have a scale to check in on until Saturday, but I will continue to check in with my calorie and decision making! Gotta hold myself accountable!
10/26 - No scale - I was fairly on top of everything yesterday. I drank 108oz of water. I did have a late night snack of popcorn after we got to our hotel room. But we're about to get up and head to the theme park so I'll get plenty of steps in!
10/27 - No scale - I didn't eat much, but what I did eat wasn't great. It's really hard to eat well at a theme park!! But I did keep hydrated and had 28k steps at the end of the day. And had a great time! So however it ends up, it was worth it to get some time away with my husband, getting scared at Halloween Horror Nights. Back to Universal today!
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Round 20
Starting weight Jan 2017 112 lbs.
Goal Weight end of 2017: 105 lbs
10/20 108.8 - way up for some reason
10/21 108.5 - on my way down now
10/22 110 - well maybe not just yet. The last few pounds are the most difficult, but super important to me.
10/23 107.7 - I have not corrected my Calorie intake back down to 1500 yet and look - wt is going down. Still, need to make the correction to meet goals.
10/24 108.5 - just hangin out!
10/25 108.1 - I am not doing my part. Consuming more than 1500 kcals (more like 1700). Made a plan for today.
10/26 107.8 - 1500 kcals . . . keep it up.
10/27 106.5 - WOO!
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ay/Weight/Comment
10/20 156.6 Did back exercises including crunches & planks. Did push-ups & triceps extensions/dips
10/21 156.6 Did Dancing for exercises... included some aerobic steps & arms.
10/22 156 Stayed under in calories, yesterday.
10/23 156 Stayed under in calories, yesterday. Did back exercises including crunches & planks. Did push-ups 7 triceps extensions/dips
10/24 156 Did Leslie Sansone Burn 30 Workout, yesterday
10/25 156 Stayed under in calories, yesterday. Did back exercises including crunches & planks. Did push-ups & triceps extensions/dips
10/26 156 Did Leslie Sansone Burn 30 Workout, yesterday.
10/27 156 Dieted successfully, yesterday. No exercise. Did go to dr for check up, yesterday, and was pleasantly surprised to find that I'd lost 10 pounds since my last office visit in Feb.
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Female, age 60
5'4" and SW 195 (Nov 2015)
1st Goal 150
2nd Goal 145
UGW Range 140 - 145
I weigh first thing in the morning when I get up. My scale only has 1/2# increments, and I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. Comments reflect prior day.10/20/17: Oooh, I like this thread! I've been weighing myself daily since April, keeping track in MFP Food Notes, and logging my "official" weigh-ins on Saturdays. I've been amazed at how much my weight can fluctuate from day to day, depending on eating out or processed foods, adult beverages, net calories green or red, etc. Daily weigh-ins really help me see cause and effect with high sodium days, adult beverages, too much sugar, etc. I don't get freaked out as much by a jump on the scale now, since I know what I did to cause it, and what I can do to change it. My scale measures in 1/2 # increments, and I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale.
10/20: 166.0
10/21: 166.5 After vacation day with hubby
& eating out for lunch and supper, not so bad.
10/22: 167.0
10/23: 168.5 Ack! Sedentary day, pizza for supper & 3 days too little water.
10/24: 167.0 Drank 15c water and net calories (barely) green.
10/25: 166.0 Back to SW this round. Net calories green 35 & 12c water.
10/26: 166.0 A little surprised....happy hour after work with 1 pint beer, "healthier" pub food & popcorn for supper. Drank 14c water. Fitbit 14,674 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 hours & 40 floors.
10/27: 165.0 Fitbit 15,929 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom) & 38 floors. 14c water. Been low on fiber lately.
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SW: 204.8
R18 SW: 185.4 EW: 182.8 -2.6
R19 SW: 184.0 EW: 181.6 -2.4
GW for R20: 170s
UGW: 150s
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 What an awful start to the day. I woke up late and completely forgot to weigh. Then there was a train so I had to go around that. Got back on track and then there was a bad wreck (not me) about a mile from work. Somehow I managed to get to work on time.
10/21 180.2 yippee! Hopefully it won't be such a roller coaster this time. Going shopping with my mom today. Most of my pants and a lot of tops don't fit anymore.
10/22 Didn't weigh - honestly didn't even think about it. Yesterday, my mom and I went shopping and we got several things - 2 pairs of pants, 2 tops and 4 skirts. We were going to do more but instead adopted a dog for her and my dad! So cute. I hope he works out for them. My mom has lots of back and leg issues from a car wreck years ago and my dad has Parkinson's. Their dog passed away from bladder cancer 1 1/2 years ago and it was time for them to get a companion.
10/23 181.8 not too bad but up again. Mondays always seem to be the worst days to weigh. I don't drink water like I should and eat too much over the weekend. When I'm at work, I eat sensibly (usually) and drink 60-80 oz of water (I know some people say that doesn't matter, but to me it does). On the weekends, I drink lots of coffee and diet Pepsi and, well, eat too much. I know this is something I need to work on. I want to see the 170s so bad! I haven't weighed less than 180ish in years!
10/24 183.0 I am getting a bit frustrated. I am logging everything I eat and drink. I am very rarely over calories so I don't understand. However, a work friend (who is a larger lady) told me today that if I get any skinnier that we couldn't be friends anymore She was completely kidding of course, but she said that I looked like I'd lost weight just since yesterday. I know the scale isn't the only indicator of weight loss but it's the most obvious (at least to me). I'll have to take some measurements tomorrow morning, if I remember, and see if I've lost some inches. Onward and downward!!
10/25 182.8 maybe, just maybe. I've been drinking lots of water, as usual, and was under my calorie goal for the day. Got home @ 8:20 last night and didn't want to make dinner, but I had been planning all day to make a "stir fry" with chicken breast, rice, broccoli and cauliflower. So I did. And it turned out wonderful. Only 890 calories for the whole thing and I ate half. I brought the rest for lunch today.
10/26 183.2
10/27 183.2
10/28
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I'm in!
The accountability has been really great for me. It's made me much more mindful about what I choose to eat and finding time to exercise.
R19 EW 179
R20 GW 177
On your mark
Get set
Go.....
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 179.4 - calories were good, I ate clean, and exercised yesterday.
10/21 179.2 - calories were below maintenance, but I didn't get any exercise yesterday. We're seeing Hamilton today! Plus dinner out. I'll be mindful if my choices.
10/22 178.6 I ate well and stayed within calories. Also exercised yesterday, did a good cardio workout.
10/23 178.2 Fitness Blender may be my saving grace. Wow, I love the workouts they offer! I did a short HIIT workout in the morning followed by a short upper body one. We volunteered at our local Pumpkin festival yesterday, so I also got all my steps in, and then I carried a 30 lb pumpkin 1/2 mile to the car. Whew.
An interesting twist about a month into this "give me 10 days" game. I no longer remember every morning what my weight was the day before. After I got on the scale today I thought, "Is that down?" Hmmm.
10/24 178.8 - normal fluctuation. Calories were spot on yesterday, and I exercised. Didn't drink enough water, though and I haven't been getting enough sleep.
10/25 178.4. Ate clean, calories were on, and exercised. I lose weight so slowly now. Everything changed after menopause. Somewhere along the way I realized I might have to be happy with .5 lb a week. Last week to this was .6. I'll take it. One cannot have the proper actions without finally getting the proper results. Water and sleep were both better. I still need to get to bed earlier!
10/26 180.8
I ate 2 out of 3 meals in restaurants yesterday. The calories weren't horrible, but higher than maintenance (slightly). That sodium, though... I may also be holding onto some add'l water - I've upped my workouts and am basically a little sore, everywhere.
10/27 179.6 I've got a workout planned this morning and then a 1,000 calorie scorcher planned for tomorrow. Definitely frustrated at the scale not moving, but my belly has shrunk a tiny bit, so something is happening.
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Highest weight: 242 on April 1
SW: R 14: 226 ..........EW R14: 224.3
SW: R15: 224.4 ....... EW R15: 222.6
SW: R16: 222.4 ....... EW R16: 222.8
SW: R17: 223.1........ EW R17: 219.2
SW: R18: 220.1........ EW R18: 217.3
SW: R19: 218.4........ EW R19: 219.2
Well, this is the start of round 7 for me, and I can't wait! I plan to step up my exercise, and set myself some daily guidelines for the next 10 days. If it works out, I may keep them or tweek them until they do work!
1.no sodas
2.no bread
3.no eating out
4.drink at least 12 glasses water daily
5.eat protein every meal
6.reduce sodium intake
7.get more sleep
I've lost an average of 1.5 lbs. per round over the last 6 rounds! I'm going to see if these guidelines will make a difference in that average!
SW: R20: 219.1 GW: R20: 215
10/20: 219.1
10/21: 218.1
I would love to see the 16s by this weekend coming!
10/22: 216.8
God is so good; I haven't seen this number in many moons! Hope it sticks around. It seems like every Saturday, when I do my weekly weigh in for F2F, I go up, so my weigh in for the week is more than it was the last Saturday! Hope I break that pattern this week!
10/23: 216.6
I like it! I like it! I like it!
10/24: 218.7
Over did my sodium yesterday. Went to bed late, and got up early to exercise. Was so tired and sleepy all day that I lay down after work, and it was after 6 when I woke! Since I didn't meal prep, I heated up some leftover soup, and it had waaaay too much sodium! I need to start meal prepping!
Thank God His mercies are new every morning!
10/25: 217.6
Broke guideline number 4; forgot my bible study group was having a fellowship lunch today. Went to a Bakery Café. I was doing good; I ordered a rotisserie chicken salad that came on lettuce, grape tomatoes, cucumbers, and boiled eggs. That's when the bird flew over the Coocoo's nest; they had samples of wedding cookies! I tasted a piece and it was all over except the weeping! I couldn't stop myself-I bought a dozen, and ate all of them on the way home! I thank God for the cookies: they were so good, and I thank Him that His mercies are new every morning!
10/26: 217.8
Had another fellowship small group dinner tonight at a Mexican restaurant. I tried to make a good choice with a grilled shrimp and chicken salad. No dessert. Was under on sodium and calories. Got in my 12 c. water. I've got 3 more days in this round, and Sunday is the 5th Sunday, so we will be having breakfast at church! 
I'll try to be last in line some most everything will be gone! I'll let you know how that work's out for me!
10/27: 217.5
It's a beautiful morning! Woke up this morning feeling like I had not slept at all! Didn't get my exercise in; but maybe I'll go swim this afternoon!5 -
40lbslighter wrote: »10/26: 156.8 Did not want to post today. However, I have to own this and my crap choices this week. Every year around this time for the last five years I have quit logging and started gaining. I seem to get a glimpse of the 154s then give up soon after. Do I want to be a victim or be victorious? Tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities to make good decisions. I hope I choose victory.
I have that same pattern but with a two as the first digit rather than a one. Let's pinkie swear to each other that this time will be different! I think it will for me. I'm thinking differently this time. We can do this! It is totally up to us! Do continue the challenge so we can be here for you as you decide!
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RND 16 SW: 178.2
RND 20 SW: 174.4
RND 20 Goal: 173
Ultimate Goal Weight: 157
10/20 - 174.4 Interesting….same weight 3 days in a row. Usually the scale is up and down.
10/11 - 175.3 - UGH! Off track and high sodium yesterday. Will do better today! Water!!!!
10/12 - 175.2 - Hmm. . . Not much difference, but I'll take it.
10/13 - 174.8 - That's better! Now, the trick is to keep it going in that direction.
10/14 - 175.2 - Here we go back to the yo-yo. Oh well, it could be worse I guess.
10/15 - 172.1 - Okay. A little surprised here. Stepped on the scale three times. I guess tomorrow will tell if it sticks. I had wine last night and that usually dehydrates me and drops my weight temporarily.
10/16 - 172.5 - Up a bit, but that's okay. I'll take yesterday's whoosh!
10/17 - 171.3 - Okay!
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wannabesmaller2017 wrote: »,,,
10/26 180.0 Binged last night. So mad with myself.
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Days without binge eating: 38
But, wow! 38 days! Remember when you first shared with us your struggle? It was so much more often then. Let's start your counter again and beat that 38!! "Days without binge eating: 0 (previous record 38!)
You go girl!!!!!
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Jan 1 2017 SW: 226... I'm 5'6"
Started R6 @ 177.1
First Goal: 170 ✔️
Next Goal: 159 ✔️
Next Goal: Hit a healthy BMI 154.4'ish
End of R19 156.2
69.2 Pounds lost @ 156.2
10/20 -156.5 *Wow not bad for dinner at Mom's and a lack of walking (less than 8000 steps
) Ate extra dessert too. Back at it today and a big push this weekend for hitting tons of steps. Happy weekend everyone!!
10/21 ~ 156.8. Almost hit steps but did go swimming with grandson, so? Was super hungry after swimming and had too many treats that’s were hanging around the kitchen/fridge. SO is on his way home, new plan is to stay somewhat stable. So hard as we will be visiting and having dinners with everyone etc. Rain rain rain must try and get those steps in. Maybe find some mud boots and gear and hit up a corn maze. Hmmmm hope everyone likes my plan with secret step goal built in. Have a great Saturday!
10/22 - 158.7. Too much sitting, chatting and sodium. Plus over calories. See what happens Monday morning as the weather is still horrible. I need to go outside!!
10/23 - 160.1 Oh dear.
10/24 - 160.0 Just a few more days of SO being home. It's always such a busy time with the unknown about to happen as everyone wants to see him and we have to travel for visits. Too much sitting and I've been into the chocolate and pre plans of my meals have been tossed aside. I know I'll be fine and that is my biggest lesson I have figured out!! Those double 5's are just a bit farther away. Also if I can manage myself through Christmas I've come a long long way.
10/25 - 160.2 300 Days of MFP!! Had Chinese food last night and maybe some chocolate too. SO has left again for work (Just 4 days home
) But I can get back on track and give away the tempting chocolate. May be a lazy day today again as I had to get up early and take him to the airport. Need to get back to planning and prepping. No brought from home lunch today either.... Ugggg
10/26 - 161.5 ... Ok, I've got my stuff together now. My biggest lesson learned is to dust myself off and get back up, because really I haven't fallen too far. It's a lot of water weight and I'll be back close to my double 5's in no time!!
10/27 - 159.4.. Heading to the big city. Lots of walking and maybe get me some pants that fit!! Not sure I’ll be able to get on a scale tomorrow but we will see. Have a wonderful Friday and weekend!!
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JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS Round 20
Weight on 1/17/17 174
SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5 SW Rnd 10 167 AW 165.3
SW Rnd 11 163 AW 163.5
SW Rnd 12 162.5 AW 160.2
SW Rnd 13 159.5 AW 159.1
SW Rnd 14 158.5 AW 158.9
SW Rnd 15 158 AW 157.25
SW Rnd 16 156 AW 155.9
SW Rnd 17 155.5 AW 156.5
SW Rnd 18 157.5 AW 156.15
SW Rnd 19 155.5 AW 155.6
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 10/26 Cruising
10/27 156 Up 1/2# Completely pleased with this as I did not deprive myself on the cruise. I tasted my husband’s REAL desserts and ate some of my own “no added sugar” ones, had alcoholic beverages and walked a LOT! I even had Chocolate Melting Cale the last night!9 -
nikki062181 wrote: »... If you eat more calories than you normally do one day, it jumpstarts your body...sorta like when you jump your car. It just wakes up your metabolism so to speak because your body has gotten adjusted to your exercise and calorie intake. It worked for me. It got me over the hump I'd been on for a month now I believe. ...
As you say, it got you over the hump! Hooray!
Now, please, excuse this exercise in pedantry.
Unfortunately, our metabolisms don't work that way but our heads do and thus day's off, whatever you call them, can work over the long haul. They renew our our commitment. They can stop a slide into self-defeating eating patterns. They can remind us of what we are not going to do most days. They can help erase any building resentments.
So yes, a single day of over eating can help us long term but it doesn't technically change our metabolisms. What it can do is energize a placebo effect, which is nothing to be sneezed at. Placebo effect has many small and large effects on our own behavior and can easily skew results in counter-intuitive directions.
For example, you ate more one day to help lose weight long term. Eating more does not result in weight loss. The placebo effect of a day off has increased your adherence to controlled eating on other days in ways you may not be noticing and you lose weight.
You are not controlling your metabolism but you are controlling your behaviors in ways that benefit you and you deserve credit for that! I'm in your corner!!
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10/23 - 188.4 OMG I need to stay away from alcohol! Sigh.
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10/26 - 185.6 New low!! Drinking water instead of alcohol, who'd have thought?.. Actually, I knew and I record all the alcohol I drink, even though I come in at a deficit it just seems to stop my weight loss in it's tracks. I have more demons to conquer than just my weight. Lesson learned.
10/27 - 185.4
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Nothing wrong with quitting alcohol consumption at this "time of life." I found that peri- and post-menopause, a single glass of wine resulted in a raging hot flash so I only now use booze for cooking. I ain't givin' up chicken marsala, etc.!
Alcohol also is truly "empty calories." Think of the difference in nutrients in 100 calories of wine versus 100 calories of sweet potato, for example. Yes, there's some evidence that a single glass of wine per day may have health benefits but there's a lot more evidence that the sweet potato is full of good nutrients and a lot more evidence of the toll more-than-one drink a day takes on our livers, etc.
So, for some of us, deciding to eschew alcohol is a perfectly satisfactory choice. I haven't had more than half a dozen glasses of wine or bottles of beer in the last 20 years. I'm fine with that. When someone tries to foist a drink on me, I just say, "Nah, I drank a lifetime supply in my 20s and 30s," with a smile on my face. No one has failed to accept that.
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I'm looking for 1lb+ loss weekly. Shooting for 14,000 calories for R20.
Age: 62 - 5'7"
SW: 190 (10/20/17)
SWR20 (my R1):190
GW for R20: 184
UGW: 150
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 190lbs - 1144 calories
10/21 - 188lbs - 1205 calories
10/22 - 187lbs - 914 calories
10/23 - 187lbs - 1188 calories
10/24 - 185lbs - 1236 calories - Had diarrhea yesterday
10/25 - 185lbs - 1206 calories
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I was having trouble staying down around 1500 calories as my activity naturally increases as I weigh less so I have set my calories back at the more comfortable level of 1550, which is closer to the TDEE of a lightly active woman of my age at goal weight. Arguably, if I keep being more active I will continue to lose weight until I am approaching a normal BMI.
Also, since I already gained from traveling and it’s getting colder where the scale is, I’m biting the bullet and weighing in jeans & t-shirt rather than my birthday suit.
Round 8/1: HW 274.4 LW 269.8 MidW = 271.9
Round 9/2: HW 269.4 LW 266.8 MidW=268.1
Round 10/3: HW 269 LW 266.4 MidW = 267.7
Round 11/4: HW 267.4 LW 264.2 MidW = 265.8
Round 12/5: HW 264.8 LW 261.2 MidW = 263.0
Round 13/6: HW 263.8 LW 260.6 MidW = 262.2
Round 14/7: HW 266.4 LW 259.2 MidW = 262.8
Round 15/8: HW 261.2 LW 256.8 MidW = 259.0
Round 16/9: HW 259.4 LW 256.8 MidW = 258.1
Round 17/10: HW 257.6 LW 253.4 MidW = 255.5
Round 18/11: HW 256.2 LW 253.4 MidW = 254.8
Round 19/12: End weight = 266.4 (on the road for 12 days preceding)
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 264.4 -- Down two pounds since yesterday despite adding two pounds of clothing to the mix and snacking past deficit last night. We’re off the road and back to control over our sodium intake!
0/21 262.4 -- Down another couple pounds of water. That’s how many of those “loss 10 pounds in the first week” diets do it. They assume their diet will greatly reduce your sodium intake along with the calorie reductions.
10/22 259.6 -- Back in the 250s already! I’m a happy camper!
10/23 257.6 -- This losing two pounds a day is wonderful! But a false friend, i know. As soon as all that water is gone from 12 days of eating salt and it will be back to the pound-a-week trudge.
10/24 257.2 -- I guess we’re done losing water from the trip. Now to get back down to where I was and then onward!
10/25 254.8 -- Yowser! Another big drop. Back to the middle of the range of challenge 18 (pre-trip). Another pound and a half and I’ll resume losing “new” pounds.
10/26 254.2 -- I’ll take it! Last night hunnybunny and I split a container of Haagen Das but it fit in my calories and I enjoyed every spoonful!
10/27 255.0 -- I know what I ate yesterday to cause this little leap. No calorie deficit, too little water, too little fiber, and too much salt. Prunes to the rescue!
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10/29
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Round 12: 174
Round 13: 171.4
Round 15: 166.8
Round 16: 164.6
Round 18: 164.1
10/20: 164.8 Okay, so not as bad as I thought it would be, but I need to dig deep and focus.
10/21: 164.8 It is a gorgeous fall day here today. Cleaning the fridge, doing laundry, catching up. Going to take the kids somewhere to get some steps and exercise in.
10/22: 164.8 At least I am not gaining. Got back on the treadmill last night after two weeks of no running. My legs felt like jelly, but I did it!
10/23: 166.1 Okay, so had some good October-type food this weekend. Nothing processed, but some very good bread and cheese! My goal today is water. Lots of it.
10/24: 166.1 Not feeling it this round. Thankfully every day is a new chance to start over, so that is what I am going to do. Not off to the greatest start... could have worked out this morning but instead chose to read and respond to email and do some work. Tonight is free, so will try to get to the gym and run and watch some of the World Series.
10/25: 166.7
10/26: 167.6 I am hoping this is just junk from eating Chinese takeout for dinner last night. Nothing worse than running on a treadmill with a bunch of greasy food in your tummy. Will not do that again, but glad at least that I got my 10,000+ steps in. Cyranda, I like your idea eliminating alcohol for a time.
10/27: 167.6 Have enjoyed reading everyone's posts. Little bits of motivation along the way. I am taking the day off of work today. We are going to the pumpkin patch. My kids have been out of school for three weeks because of these fires in Northern California. We are completely out of routine and they are ready to get back, as am I ready for them to get back! It is unusually hot, too. 90 degrees and dry yesterday. So ready for this weather to turn!
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R14R14R15
R 14 EW: 147.9
Spoiler
Round 14
SW: 147.6
End of round goal: 146
Goal: Get to maintenance by the first of the year!
8/27 147.6 ~ (Steps 18,495 Miles 7.36) ~ Today's my sons birthday......Yesterday I was able to get a nice morning walk in plus hit the gym in the evening since it was too hot outside. I had to push myself to hit the gym, it did pay off in the scale, yay! Another pound off, I'm trying to lose the 5 pounds I gained from vacation,
8/28 148.8 ~ Yesterday, since I didn't get ANY exercise in plus my sodium was high, I have a gain. I didn't over eat though so my gain is only a pound. Yesterday's, was a success in my books!
8/29 148.3 ~ (Steps18,169) Miles 7 ~ I was hungry the whole day but was able to stick to my dairy, keeping my sodium low. I decided to try getting a workout before getting breakfast. Last night I had to alter my menu since my husband got off late from work. On the plus side a couple workouts during the day helped.
8/30 147.9 ~ (Steps 19,101 Miles 7.7) ~ Yesterday went well with goals, I was able to get a couple workouts at the gym. I switching up though, having my protein drink after my first workout. I need to focus on more fruits for snacks, after vacation, I'm having trouble incorporating them into my diet. Not at my goal for this round but I'm ready for the next round! R 15 EW: 147.9R16
This will be my 2nd round, too
End of R 14 147.9
End of R 15 goal: 143
Day/Weight/Comment:
8/31 146.4 ~ (Steps 28,910 Miles 7.75) ~ Yesterday I was able to get a couple workouts in plus a morning run.... My vacation weight is starting to drop off, only a couple more pounds..... Consistency to no late night snacking is the key
9/01 147.9 ~ (Steps 20,039 Miles 8 miles) ~ I don't understand the gain, I was able to get a nice workout last night plus my sodium wasn't to high. I also ate under my calories allowed so I'm really disappointed with the gain. I did have some watermelon last night but that shouldn't matter.
9/02 148 ~ (Steps 15,232 Miles 6) ~ We went to the Spring fair so my diet wasn't like it usually is, I was able to stay under my calorie goal, making smart choice. I also got a workout after the fair.
9/03 148.5....147.9 ~ (Steps 17,547 Miles 7) ~ Again with the gain, doing everything right, I log everything, stay within my goal, sodium is low, get my water in. I'm going to try dropping my intake to see how that works!
9/04 148 ~ (Steps 15,435 Miles 6) ~ We ended up going to dinner last night but I was able to make healthy choices, in fact taking half home for breakfast today, with such large portions
9/5 147.4 ~ (Steps 17,376 Miles 7) ~ Spent most of the day getting ready to head to my daughter's for the week. Met all my goals for the day.
9/6 I didn't have time at my daughter's in the morning
9/7 148.6 ~ (Steps 12,787 Miles 5) ~ All around good day, just ate late so weight was up!
9/8 148 ~ (Steps 24,548 Miles 9.75) ~ I was able to get some nice walks in with my grandkids and daughter. Our dinner consisted of a grilled spinach salad. Today going back home so tomorrow's weigh in will be with my scale.
9/9 147.9 ~ (Steps 15,416 Miles 6) ~ Yesterday was hard to stay focus but I was able to get a nice morning walk in plus stay under my calorie goal.R 16 SW 147.4R17
R 16 GW 143
Day/Weight/Comment
9/10 147.4 ~ (Steps 18,550 Miles 7.25) ~ Yesterday was a tough day really tired from spending the week watching my grandkids. I was able to get a workout last night at the gym. Also even though we went out to lunch I was able to make healthy choices.
9/11 146.9 ~ (Steps 20,239 Miles 8) ~ Since it was a good day to exercise outs I decided to get a morning, afternoon and evening walks in. No late night snacking is helping with the scale going downs!
9/12 145.9 ~ (Steps 23,221 Miles 9.2) ~ It seems to be helping me walking after dinner, yay!
9/13 146.5 ~ (Steps 21,251 Miles 8.50) ~ All around good day with exercise and diet so I don't understand why scale is up. I didn't get a workout in AFTER dinner, maybe,
9/14 Didn't weigh in
9/15 146.7 ~ (Steps 23,040 Miles 9.25) ~ I'm not surprised my weight is up since Wednesday night the, Late night snacking, was bad, I received my Piyo tapes from Amazon so starting Sunday I'm starting that.
9/16 145.9 ~ (Steps 14,643 Miles 5.75) ~ Yesterday I was able to hit my goals with workouts and a healthy diet.
9/17 146.4 ~ (Steps - 20,095 Miles 8)
9/18 145.9 ~ (Steps 14,643 Miles 5.75) ~ Starting my piyo exercises
9/19 145.2 ~ (Steps 21,838 Miles 8.75) ~ Yesterday, went extremely well with goalsEnd of round : 145.2R18
R 16 SW 145.9
R 16 GW 143
9/20 145.9 ~ (Steps 20,347 Miles 8.25) ~ I wasn't able to get a workout after dinner, I'm enjoying my new workouts though, upper body today!
9/21 145.9 ~ (Steps 20,397 Miles 8) ~ Good workout but no loss,
9/22 - Last night was a terrible late night snacking issue
9/23 - didn't weigh in
9/24 - didn't weigh in
9/25 145.6 ~ (Steps 15,036 Miles 6) ~ Yesterday I was able to catch up on my piyo exercises, plus had a a workout after dinner
9/26 145.1 ~ (Steps 20,982 - Miles 8.25) ~ Yesterday was a all around good day for meeting my goals
9/27 145.9 ~ (Steps 21,442 - Miles 8.5) ~ I don't understand the gain, I was able to get a small walk in after dinner...
9/28 147.9 ~ (Steps 17,396 - Miles 7) ~ REALLY 2 pounds in one day and that's with doing everything right,
9/29 146.2 ~ (Steps 21,298 Miles 8.5) ~ Even with my husband home I was able to meet my goals,R 18 CW: 146.6Round 20
R 18 GW: 144
Day/Weight/Comment
9/30 146.6 ~ (Steps 16,415 - Miles 6.5) ~ Yesterday meet all my fitness goals but was tough, last night was tough with no late night snacking, having popcorn. I did meet my my calorie goal
10/1 146 ~ (Steps 16,415 - Miles 6.5) ~ Good day with my diet and workouts, meeting my goals.
10/2 145.6 ~ (Steps - 17,043 Miles 6.75) ~ met all my goals but I had the push myself, hard to focus
10/3 I didn't weigh in
10/4 147.3 ~ (Steps - 20,158 Miles 8) ~ Yesterday, I was successful at meeting my goals after the night before the munches took ever. Another late night snacking attack, being over tired.
10/5
10/6
10/7
10/8
10/9
SW 149.8
GW 144.8
Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 149.8 ~ (Steps 21,302) ~ My vacation to Las Vegas has set me back on my weight, too much eating out and not enough exercise. My goal for these next 10 days is to get back to the some weight before my vacation. These last couple of days I was able to be successful meeting my goals
10/21 149.5 ~ (Steps 18,775) My posts keep disappearing
10/22 149.5 ~ (Steps 16,859)
10/23 149.5 ~ (Steps 18,621) ~ Yesterday was a nice relaxing day felt awesome after my workouts, the scale is moving slowwwwwing.
10/24 148.8 ~ (Steps 21,034) ~ The scale is finally moving slowly again, but the challenge is on. I will get my weight down!!!! Meet all my goals
10/25 149.8 ~ (Steps 14,143) ~ The scale is up again I don’t understand, need to figure this out.
10/26 150.8 ~ (Steps 15,250) ~ yes the scale is going the wrong way,
10/27 149 ~ (Steps 22,029) ~ I’ve decided to try taking out Piyo from my exercise program and no sweets or coffee at night to see if it helps the scale
10/28
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It's about the daily seemingly unimportant decisions. But consistently making them everyday is what leads to results. I love the way I feel at night & the next morning after having stayed on track.
Female, 5'4"
Starting Weight: 135 lbs
End of Year Goal: 111 lbs
Goal This Round: Average weight lower than 116.5 lbs
R19 - 117.2 avg
10/20 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
10/21 - 115 - Played 3 sets of tennis this morning
10/22 - 115 - Played 3 sets of tennis this morning. Had 2 units of alcohol
10/23 - 115 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
10/24 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
10/25 - 116 - Played 2 sets of tennis this morning
10/26 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning. I love how flat my stomach is now
10/27 - 117 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning. Up today but that's ok. I've stayed on track so I know it's just normal fluctuations and I'm still on track to surpass my goal for this round.
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40lbslighter wrote: »10/26: 156.8 Did not want to post today. However, I have to own this and my crap choices this week. Every year around this time for the last five years I have quit logging and started gaining. I seem to get a glimpse of the 154s then give up soon after. Do I want to be a victim or be victorious? Tomorrow is a new day with new opportunities to make good decisions. I hope I choose victory.
I could have posted the same thing. I have made some bad choices this round. You are doing great, though! Let's own it! You will push through those 154s this time!
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