JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | Round 21

jennyhart200

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@jennyhart200 Avoiding the donuts is a worthy goal. You are in my thoughts this morning!

I ate half a donut I forgot to factor in Daylight savings time and a meeting after church into my food plans. The donut was my only option before 1:30 pm (which would have felt like 2:30). I couldn't make it.

cschmitz110515

Female, age 60, 5'4"
SW 195 [joined MFP Nov 2015, lost 9.5# & got serious Jan 2017]
1st Goal 150 in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet.
2nd Goal 145 = normal BMI
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.

Round 20
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.
10/28: 164.5 Fitbit 15,461 steps, 250+ steps 13/14, & 37 floors
10/29: 166.5 Ate way over on carbs and every bite was delicious! I don't care, it was one day.

10/30: 166.0 Very sedentary day (church, visit parents & 3 hour round trip) following high carb day, no surprise. Fitbit 3,888 steps, 250+ steps 5/14 hours & 7 floors. At least I drank 12c water.
10/31: 165.0 Fitbit 13,521 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 hours & 48 floors and 12c water
11/01: 164.5 Fitbit 13,993 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom) & 40 floors; 12c water
11/02: 164.0 Dog-walk day plus active evening: two loads of laundry, made large couscous salad, cooked triple batch cream of leek soup & baked lemon zucchini cake. Fitbit 16,109 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 hours & 42 floors; 13c water.
11/03: 165.0 Expected. Net calories red plus non-dog walk day plus shortened workday (fewer stairs breaks) plus inactive evening (busy-ness & stress of past 3 days took its toll). Fitbit 8,110 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 hours & 20 floors. 12c water.
11/04: 163.0 Wow, unexpected. Of course, net calories green, dog walk day & kept busy around the house after work. Fitbit 16,188 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 hours (boom) & 49 floors (plenty of stairs breaks at work plus home); 12c water.
11/05: 164.5 Pizza for supper, net calories red & 12c water. Walked dog 3.58 miles. Fitbit 16,837 steps, 250+ steps 9/14 hours, and 28 floors.
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taxgirl1

R07 SW 229.7
R08 On vacation
R09 SW 235.6
R10 SW 230.3
R11 SW 230.3
R12 SW 229.7
R13 SW 227.0
R14 SW 226.6
R15 SW 225.9
R16 SW 225.9
R17 SW 225.3
R18 SW 223.3
R19 SW 224.4 Sick
R20 Average Weight 222.5

R20 Average Weight 222.5

I've decided that I am going to eat at maintenance for 2/7 days a week, which is why I am going to start using my average weight. Want to offset hormonal changes that occur when losing weight for extended periods of time that can make it harder to lose and maintain weight and hoping to elevate potential emotional stress of constantly being in a deficit. Last weekend was my first time intentionally eating at maintenance and not only did my weight basically stay the same, which it should, but I didn't realize how hard it is and how hard it probably will be when I do reach maintenance mode. Let' see how this works.

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30-222.4 Weight basically the same from Friday even though I ate at maintenance this weekend.
10/31--222.6 Did not drink enough water yesterday. Finished W3D2 of C25K and stretched.
11/1--222.0 Did not drink enough water again yesterday. I'm not sure how accurate this weight is today. The first time I stepped on the scale my weight showed up as much lower, so I weighed myself 2 more times and decided to log the middle weight. I will take it as a positive that the highest weight was still less than yesterday's weight.
11/2--222.6 Feeling bloated but not sure why.
11/3--222.0 Up and down and up and down. I've been fighting a throat infection for the last couple of days so that may have had some affect on my weight the last few days, but then again who knows. I just have to remember that I can only control my daily calorie intake and output.
11/4--222.6 The roller coaster continues. Still taking antibiotics for the throat infection. Eating at maintenance today. My goal today is to get my water in.
11/5--222.8 Ate at maintenance yesterday, felt great and I think eating more really helped with my continued recovery from the throat infection. Finished W4D1 of C25K and had breakfast at a great diner this morning. Plan today is to stay hydrated and continue to rest. Eating at maintenance today.
11/6
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girliemom2015

Just found this so I am making it a 4 day challenge (seems do-able!). I'd like to lose 18 lbs. but for now just want to get consistent and stick with a plan! Thanks for doing this!

SheilaBoneham

Ultimate goal - 140
R21 Goals: eat well, clean & mostly healthfully, walk an hour most days. Focus on the long view and be patient.
5'3", 64 yrs.
Weight 2/2016 - 218
Lost 68#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset. Time to slowly drop the last 15!
R15 end weight 151.2
R16 end weight 151.4
R17 end weight 151
R18 end weight 150.4
R19 end weight 149.6
R20 end weight 149.3

10/30 - 148.8
Interesting (in a good way!). I ate about 200 over my goal yesterday, but most of it in a big lunch out, which no doubt meant more sodium. I had no dinner, but a Kind bar and, late in the evening, a cinnamon raisin English muffin with peanutbutter. I more and more find that eating a big lunch (or breakfast, actually) and then nibbling a few hundred calories later works better for me than "normal" meals. Can't do that every day (hard to get the hubster to go for big lunches at home), but it would be interesting to try a full couple of weeks eating that way to see what happens. Anyway, always nice to start a new round with an encouraging drop! Good luck to all of you!

10/31 - 148.8
Happy Halloween! It's a scary day with all the goodies around -- I'm allowing myself one small Butterfingers from the trick-or-treat supplies. I plan to nibble and savor it. Otherwise pushing protein, whole-grain carbs, healthy fats, and lots of water. Planning a long walk this afternoon before the rain arrives. Have a great day, all!

11/1 - 149
Okay, I had 4 of the little Butterfingers, not 1, and they tasted great! :-) I ate a bit more than usual otherwise as well and I think I'm retaining water, so not surprised. But I happily think I'm firmly in the 40s now, so that's good.

11/2 - 149.1
I expected this (or more), and know a lot of it is water. I had a little splurge last night - spinach feta pretzel at Barnes & Noble and a couple of cookie samples. Also had mac & cheese for dinner, and I'm always up a bit after that. Back on track today and going forward.

11/3 - 149
Slowly, slowly, down we go....maybe I'll get to the 8's this round, but if I stay right here, that's okay, too.

11/4 - 149.1
Sodium. I went out for lunch yesterday and had a reuben and sweet potato fries, so I know I had a lot of salt. I wasnt hungry for dinner, but had a snack later. I went slightly over my goal, but not enough to gain anything but water. Tomorrow!

11/5 - 149
Back on track! I'm hoping for a little drop before the end of the round, but staying here works, too.

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MaryQueen26

suebee143 wrote: »

MaryQueen26 wrote: »

11/5: 157.0 Not a great night of sleep. Daughter woke with a fever. Did W5D3 of C25K yesterday which was 20 minutes straight running; nailed it! Such a big accomplishment as I've never considered myself a "runner".

It's a great program, the C25K. This is how I got into running, too. I didn't even know how to start and it was way easier doing it in small increments. I remember the huge sense of accomplishment I felt when I ran my first 5K race.

Keep up the good work!

Thanks @suebee143 I am really loving the program and would highly recommend it to anyone!

hedyk

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: 112 lbs
Goal This Round: Average weight lower than 116 lbs

10/29 - 117 - Coming in from round 20.

10/30 - 117 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
10/31 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
11/1 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
11/2 - 115 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
11/3 - 116 - Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights this morning
11/4 - 115 - Played 3 sets of tennis this morning
11/5 - 115 - Played 3 sets of tennis this morning
11/6
11/7
11/8

Average: 115.71 - On track to meet goal for this round

Pepsab

I skipped the last one so ready to get back into it. I would love to lose 2kg in this time so i can officially say ive lost 10kg.

sw- 106.5kg
gw- 75kg
cw- 98.5kg


10/30 - 98.4kg Monday today Im well ahead of the rest of you since im NZ time.

10/31 - 97.8kg I did 20 minutes on the elliptical today. Trying to slowly increase my exercise every day.

11/1 - 98.4kg No exercise today and had some chocolate so slightly over calorie goal.

11/2 - 97.8kg 20 minutes on the elliptical today and i had mc donalds but within my calorie goal.

11/3 - 98kg

11/4 -98kg

11/5 - 97.8kg ive noticed a few to many treats slipping back in this week so making a conscious decision now about better food choices

11/6 -98kg arghhhhhh im playing the up down up down game this week.
11/7
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NormaV14

Starting weight 148
Round 6 135.7
Round 7 134.4
Round 8 133.8
Round 9 Last weigh in 7/8 135.2
Round 10 132.8
Round 11 131.6
Round 12 132.7
Round 13 131.4
Round 14 132.6
Round 15 131.8
Round 16 133.2 :(:(
Round 17 130.8
Round 18 130.2
Round 19 Epic failure
Round 20 133.2
Goal weight maintain 129 -132

10/30 - no scale (on the road)
10/31 - 132.2 went for a 4.5 mile run, ran around doing wedding planning activities with my daughter (wedding is 11/18) AND Halloween candy to boot. I am being stressed and not handling it great. But keep trying!
11/01 - 131.8 not sure how but I'll take it.
11/02 - 132.2
11/03 - 132.8 other than working out, I am very off kilter
11/04 - 133.2
11/05 - 135.2 That happens when you are complacent. Don't log and sabatoge yourself. UGH!!!
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mrsharmon622

10/30: 227.7/ Met my step goal today. Food choices were not terrible, but I did give in to the Halloween candy temptation.
10/31: 226.6/ Doing okay today. I'm almost at my step goal, so I should get meet my goal this evening. But the food temptations! School Halloween party, plus a student's birthday, plus Halloween candy at home for my son!!! I have to resist!
11/1: 226.3/ Did great on calories and steps today, if I stop eating now. I have a lot to do this evening, but that's when my munching temptations kick in. I may just go on to bed early to avoid the temptation.
11/2: 226.4/ Not so great with food choices today, but went over my step goal.
11/3: 226.1/Having a hard time resisting snacks and munching. Doing pretty good on calories but not the best. There's a good bit I could cut out to help with losing weight. It's easy to say that after the fact, not as easy when food is right in front of me.
11/4: 225.8/ Weight is going down, so I'm happy. Still haven't made good food choices. Tomorrow- no sugary desserts all day. No chips or other snacks. Only planned meals and a planned snack between meals. I know I can do it for one day!
11/5: 225.2/ Weight is still going down! I did really good on the no sugar snacks today, not perfect, but much better than usual. Tomorrow- same goal- no unplanned snacks. I'm also going to cut back on processed carbs.
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Gaia85

Female, 5'6"
Starting weight (Nov 2016): 202.2lbs
Goal Weight: 135lbs

R16 SW: 159.6
R16 EW: 157.6
R17 EW: 155.4
R18 EW: 152.4
R19 EW: 149.2
R20 EW: 146.8

Goals for this Round:
1. Weight: Get to 145 lbs or lower
2. Fluids: Drink 64oz of fluids/day 7x --> 1
3. Activity: Go to the gym 3x and reach 10,000+ steps 5x --> 1w-1g-1g-1w-1w-1w
4. Fiber: Meet fiber goal at least 5x --> 1

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30: 147.6 /Up by almost a pound. To be expected but still disappointing. Had a good day today. Under calories and reached 11,000+ steps. Only got in 48oz of fluid and 16 of 25g of fiber.
10/31: 147.8 /(Posted on 11/1) Now a pound heavier than the end of Round 20. And today was a very bad day...drank two cocktails and two glasses of wine plus a ton of bad food. Well over calories and unable to log properly. This is the third day in a week of poor eating.
11/1: 147.8 /Still not budging. Did all the right things today. Drank 64oz of water, walked 9000+ steps and went to the gym (swimming). Ate under my allotted calories. Struggling with getting enough fiber and I feeling it in the area of digestion...
11/2: 147.8 /This number really likes me! @quiltingjaine, you're totally right! I have to be patient. Ate under calories today. Clocked in 13,000+ steps including 34:44 minutes of running at 11:30 min/mile, which is my fastest yet. Unable to get 64 oz or meet fiber goal. I really struggle with water, fiber and protein goals. Fingers crossed for a dip tomorrow!
11/3: 147.0 /Well, at least it's getting back down to my R20 end weight. Ate under calories and clocked 12,000+ steps.
11/4: 145.6 /Ok, so I got on the scale around 7am and it was 146.4 but then I went back to bed and when I woke up the scale read lower. So, the reality...who knows? Walked 10,000+ steps, ate under calories and actually met my fiber goal! I hope to see 145s tomorrow too!
11/5: 145.8 /I stayed in today, so no gym or steps. I reduced my weight loss goal to 0.5lbs/week which gives me 1490 calories now. I'm 10.8 lbs away from my goal and I want to start seriously strength training soon. That being said, totally had the munchies today. It's only 6pm and I only have 90 calories left.
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40lbslighter

Round nine for me...ding!  I'm upping my exercise game.  Watch it Round 21, I'm coming to get you!!

Have a great MOVEmber!

Rounds 13 - 20:

Round 13: SW 167.6, EW 166.4 (-1.2 lb), LW 165.4, HW 168.4, AVG 167.4
Round 14: SW 166.4, EW 165.6 (-0.8 lb),
LW 165.6, HW 167.2, AVG 166.2
Round 15: SW 165.6, EW 164.0 (-1.6 lb),
LW 163.6, HW 165.2, AVG 164.4
Round 16: SW 164.0, EW 162.6 (-1.4 lb),
LW 162.4, HW 165.6, AVG 163.8
Round 17: SW 162.6, EW 159.8 (-2.8 lb),
LW 159.4, HW 161.8, AVG 160.2
Round 18: SW 159.8, EW 158.0 (-1.8 lb),
LW 157.4, HW 159.8, AVG 158.7
Round 19: SW 158.0, EW 154.6 (-3.4 lb),
LW 154.6, HW 158.0, AVG 156.6
Round 20: SW 154.6, EW 155.2 (+0.6 lb),
LW 154.8, HW 156.8, AVG 155.6

Round 21
SW:  155.2
GW:  153.0

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30:  154.8  Good start.
10/31:  154.6 
11/1:  154.4  Lowest recorded MFP weight!
11/2:  154.4 
11/3:  154.2  Oh happy day!
11/4:  154.2  C'mon 153s!
11/5:  154.6  Not too worried.  Higher than usual sodium yesterday and also retaining a little, ahem, waste.
11/6
11/7
11/8

I believe in my ability to MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES, to LOSE WEIGHT, and KEEP IT OFF!

cpanus

SW:192.2
CW: 143.2
GW for R21 :140
UGW: 135

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 143.2 at 5:00 a.m.
10/31 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m.
11/01 - 143.4 at 5:00 a.m.
11/02 - 142.6 at 5:00 a.m.
11/03 - 142.8 at 5:00 a.m.
11/04 - 142.2 at 5:00 a.m.
11/05 - 142.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...lots of salt today...
11/06
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Chris

jennyhart200

I would like to join this challenge for some extra accountability. I've found myself much more lax with my food lately because I'm pretty close to my goal weight. My SW was 148, current weight is 121.6 and goal weight is 117ish (I'm 5'1). I'm starting a few days late but better than waiting for another 7 days to get going again.

10/30: NA but had a really good workout
10/31: 121.8-
11/1: 121.6-
11/2: 122.0-
11/3: 121.4- Good direction! I've been feeling really dehydrated so my goal for the next couple days is to increase my water intake. I did succeed in giving all the candy away at work today. Would like to set a goal weight for the end of this round of 120.8 If I buckle down, I really think that I can do it.
11/4: 121.0- Happy with this! I definitely increased my water intake today and had a really good workout. I don't believe I've ever sweat that much. My goal tomorrow is to avoid the donuts at church.
11/5: 121.4- Down Up Down Up! Well I didn't avoid the donuts at church today. I forgot to factor in DST and was super hungry and ended up eating half of one. Water intake was good for the day. Eating was on track until I made myself a bowl of popcorn at 8 pm. I think I'm going to join the no late night snacking challenge too.

cjsacto

MFP Starting 2012: 201
MFP Starting 2017: 184

Round 16 SW: 175
Round 17 SW: 173.5
Round 18 SW: 173
Round 19 SW: 170.5
Round 20 SW: 166.5
Round 21 SW: 167

10/30: 167.0
Had a dr appt today, just routine, was hoping she'd notice or comment on weight loss but nope. Nice relaxing day otherwise.
10/31: 166.5
My lowest yet, but I've seen it four (five?) times now. I'm ready to move on.
11/1: 165.0
Today the magical scale showed 163, 164, 165. I'll take it, but doubt it's for real. On my feet all day working an event, lots of standing and walking back and forth. Brought my own food so I didn't buy from vendors or try snackies in the break room. Drank lots of water, practically perfect on macros. No added sugar.
11/2: 165.0
Worked very late, got home at 11. Under ate today and not enough water.
11/3: 163.0
I ate low and was dehydrated yesterday. I enjoyed a rest day today, just a half day in the office then out to eat. It was lovely after two days working outside. I expect a tick up tomorrow, but I hope not above 165. Oh, had honey mustard dressing so I can't say no added sugar today.
11/4: 163.5
OK! I'll take it. Had a decent day with water, food, exercise and not touching the bleeping leftover Halloween candy that appeared in the office. I'll be honest, it was tough not to eat it.

11/5: 163.5
Fine on food & water. Enjoyed a "dessert" of plain Greek yogurt with cacao nibs and one chopped date for a little sweetness. I think I'll look up some recipes for cacao nibs, they are growing on me.

11/6
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lettucebug

I'm in for another round!

SW: 227.6lbs (Sept 30th 2017)
Last day R18: 227.4lbs
Last day R19: 224.8lbs
Last day R20: 225.4lbs

First WG: 170lbs
Final WG: 135lbs

CW:227.4lbs

Round 21



Day/Weight/Comment
10/30: 227.4lbs walked and took the stairs
10/31: 226.0lbs walked a bit
11/1: 227.0lbs not an accurate weight, I ran out of the house this morning, weighed myself after eating breakfast and lunch. Did a lot of walking today, took the stairs. Didn't make it to the gym but will go tomorrow morning.
11/2: 225.6lbs cleaned around the house. Still no gym, will go in the morning, take a walk tomorrow as well. Will make a meal plan for the weekend and next week.
11/3: 225.2lbs cleaned a bit. not much exercise
11/4: 225.2lbs walked a bit, took the stairs.
11/5: 225.6lbs walked a bit, stairs.
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Total WL:

rtls

R14 SW-160.38
R15 SW- 158.4
R16 SW- 155.98
R17 SW- 154.66
R18 SW- 153.12
R19 SW- 152.68
R20 SW- 150.7

Current weight- 149.82
10 Day Goal: 148.3 This will make me 15 lbs. down since the start of my weight loss.
Day/Weight/Comment
10/30: Forgot to weigh
10/31: Forgot to weigh
11/1: 149.16- The days are so hectic here I keep forgetting to weigh.
11/2: 149.6- Yesterday I was super hungry all day. (think it was probably more tired than hungry) I tried to drink lots of water, but I went over on calories by about 50 calories. Today was really nice. Had a walk to and from a local cafe to have coffee with a friend.
11/3: 149.38- Yesterday I was quite hungry again, so I had a small snack that put me over calories by about 50.
11/4: 149.6- Got an hour walk in today.
11/5: 148.94- Planned to walk to the grocery store, but I got caught up in house cleaning and had to jump in the car 5 minutes before they closed. I'm doing a major winter purge and clean, so I'm sure the extra work is burning calories at least.
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Asturiah

R21 SW 75.9 kgs / 167.3 (29/10)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 75.8 kgs / 167.1 (slow start but fingers crossed!)
10/31 - 75.3 kgs / 166
11/01 - 75 kgs / 165.3
11/02 - 75 kgs / 165.3
11/03 - 75 kgs / 165.3
11/04 - 75 kgs / 165.3
11/05 - 74.5 kgs / 164.2
11/06 - 74.6 kgs / 164.4
Up 100g this morning... I also feel very bloated. Hopefully back down tomorrow but somehow I doubt it (Shark week is coming... )
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fourathomej

RND 18 SW: 147.5 EW: 146
RND 19 SW: 146. EW: 145.2
RND 20 SW: 145.2 EW: 145.4
RND 21 SW: 145.2

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 145.2
10/31 - 144.8 - long day at work...forgot my fitbit charging at home....grrrrrr. HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!
11/01 -  145 - going the wrong way again...
11/02 -  145
11/03 - 144.6 - DD's Bday...out to supper...yikes...but it was a long day at work...ended up fasting for 20 hrs...thinking weigh in will be ok tomorrow.
11/04 - 145.2 - uuuhhhgggggg
11/05 - 145 - long day...didn't sleep well....
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00000eli

Hi I need the accountability.

11/5 346.5 lb.
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11/8

candchughes

Goals are - log all calories daily
Exercise 6 days a week

R21 is my first round
40 yrs old
Height 5'4.5"
SW: 193.0 lb
GW for R21 : 191.0 (lose 2lbs)
UGW: 140



Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 193.0 lbs - excited to do this challenge and praying I last the round!
10/31 - 192.4 lbs - no exercise routine yesterday because I did gardening which was very active and tiring.
11/01 - 191.6 lbs - really pleased with that. I'm staying on track so far - logging cals and working out.
11/02 - 192.0 lbs - I was a little 'picky' yesterday! Confident it will come down again tomorrow. Mostly on track.
11/03 - 192.0 lbs - it will come down tomorrow. I was under a little yesterday. Still working out
11/04 - 192.2 lbs - I've been good so it has to come down soon. Not too worried yet! Premenstrual too.
11/05 - 192.0 lbs - pleased to see it coming down again.
11/06 - 193.0 lbs - picking too much. I am still logging and working out so all is not lost! Sigh!
11/07
11/08

TerriRichardson112

I HAVE the power and determination to do this.

In the middle of Round 20, it occured to me that I may have reached my maintenance weight. I have hovered around 159 for weeks, despite keeping to my calorie goal, (10% below my TDEE), and doing loads of exercise, (and eating back minimal exercise calories). I am in the normal range for my age height and build, so I wondered if I was being realistic in my Target Goal Weight. I'm fitter and healthier than I have been for decades. I think fit and healthy should be my new focus rather than weight loss!
New Primary Goal - stay under 160lbs.

Losing a pound would be ace, as I would like a cushion for celebrations.

to all the Newbies, and Hi to those returning for another Round. This has given me an element of daily accountability which is motivational.

Observations, and Previous Rounds

Many events along the way will scupper our best intentions, but they merely delay the achievement of our goals. Life is for living, and one must learn patience. It takes many years to put on excess weight, so It follows that it takes much time to remove, but it does come off, bit by stubborn bit! If you stick with it! The game continues!

A lot of people get upset by apparent weight gain when they have been working their butts off. Body weight fluctuates, both up, and down, from one day to the next depending on so many factors. From my experience:

• Changes often take several days to show on the scale.
• A drop is often followed by a bounce up before it settles back down. A general downward trend is the aim.
• A high sodium day usually results in a gain due to water retention, unless you drink extra fluids to flush it out.

Don't beat yourself up over a temporary gain. Trust the process and stick with the programme.
If you are making positive lifestyle changes it will lead to increased health and fitness.
Slow and steady leads to sustainable weight loss.
But remember to live a little along the way!

Previous 5 Rounds[/colour=green]
MW : R8/1, 165.5; R9/2, 166.8; R10/3, 167.7; R11/4, 165.5; R12/5, 162.6
Round:..~ Mean ~ Highest ~ Lowest
13/6: ... ~ 160.4 ~~ 161.8 ~~ 161.8
14/7: ... ~ 160.7 ~~ 167.8 ~~ 160.4 (on vacation)
15/8: ... ~ 161.8 ~~ 163.8 ~~ 163.8 (on vacation)
16/9: ... ~ 161.3 ~~ 162.8 ~~ 162.4
17/10: . ~ 160.5 ~~ 162.2 ~~ 160.0
18/11: . ~ 159.8 ~~ 162.5 ~~ 158.4
19/12: . ~ 159.0 ~~ 159.2 ~~ 158.2
20/13: . ~ 158.8 ~~ 159.4 ~~ 158.6

29/10/2017: 159.0 Goals ✅ Holding steady! And still under 160. I call that a successful Round.

SW: 227; Lowest weight 11 Oct: 158.2. Final goal weight: 155.0

Round 21: (Round 14 for me. Female, 5'2" aged 71, weight in lbs) [/b]

Daily Goals: pre-log/follow through; balance macros/micros; hydrate; 15+ strength; 15+ flex; 8,000+ steps; close kitchen at 8.30pm!
Stay under 160!!!

30/09/2017: 159.5 Goals ✅ Weekend bloat. It will soon go!
31/10/2017: 159.8 Goals ✅ Or maybe not?
01/11/2017: 160.4 Goals ❌ Cause and effect! Party Central weekend + Halloween! Chose to be off plan! It will soon go!
02/11/2017: 162.1 Goals ❌ Hhmm! Wrong direction! But understandable.
03/11/2017: no scale Goals ❌
04/11/2017: no scale Goals ❌
05/11/2017: no scale Goals ❌
06/11/2017: 162.5 Goals ✅ I have had the week from hell foodwise. Involved in a gameplay event in Belfast, eating on the hoof. Lol!
07/11/2017: Goals
08/11/2017: Goals

Don't worry!
... ...oO~ 159.4 ~Oo... ...

... ...oO~ 158.6 ~Oo... ...
Be Happy!!!

Looking forward to Round 21. Good luck everyone!

evivahealth

Round 21 - The Plan:
I am away for work for a few days this round so will be practicing intermittent fasting and will have to remember to take my water bottle with me. Got into a good groove last round so looking to keep that going. Would like to get some more exercise this time around though as I only made it out twice last round.

Start weight: 90kg
Current weight: 65.5kg
Goal weight: 59kg
Round 21 Goal weight: 64kg

Round 19 Stats-
Start weight: 66.9kg
Average weight: 66.9kg
End weight: 65.5kg

Round 20 Stats-
Start weight: 65.8kg
Average weight: 66.6kg
End weight: 64.9kg

Day/Weight/Comment

10/30 - 65.6kg - Had a lovely day of not counting yesterday as a bit of mental reprieve. Enjoyed a glass of wine and spaghetti for dinner with my partner. The blip on the scale was expected. Back to high protein, low carb, intermittent fasting for the rest of the round. C'mon goal weight!
10/31- 65.0kg - Good day yesterday, managed to stay away from all the sweets that are in the house at the moment. Almost down past my finishing weight for last round. Didn't get any exercise yesterday but will be hitting the gym today!
11/1 - 64.4kg - YAY!! So happy to see my lowest weight in over 12 months. Bye bye TOM. The plan is working! Prepped my dinner to eat in my hotel tonight (so so boring but necessary) and will be seeking out healthy options while I'm in London. Looking forward to potentially being at my mini-goal by the time I get back to my scale!
11/2 - Away from scale - had a super hungry day yesterday but managed to stick to the plan. Definitely under my water goal. London tap water BLERGH. Eating light today because I'm out with a work colleague for dinner tonight. Going to stick to max two glasses of wine and will order vegetable and protein off the menu (sauce on the side of course).
11/3 - Away from scale - well the plan to only have two wines last night didn't happen hahaha. Did well with dinner though. Feeling a little sorry for myself today and trying to stay away from the food car on the train home. A Kit Kat is calling my name haha
11/4 - 65.9kg
11/5 - 65.2kg
11/4 - 65.2kg - Apologies for being AWOL, I've been having problems with both my MFP on my phone and my motivation levels (as you can see with the scale). Back at 'em today. Still keen to get under 65kg for the end of the round. Bring it on!
11/7
11/8 - GW: 64.0kg

Calimackey

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 140.7
10/31 140.7
11/1 140.5
11/2 140.7
11/3 141.5
11/4 141.5
11/5 140.7
11/6 140.5
11/7
11/8

Leroyoliver

Leroyoliver

Sw 164.4
GW 140
Start this round 152.4
Goal this round 150

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 152.4 and holding
10/31 - forgot to weigh in
11/1 - 151.4 (tons of steps!)
11/2 - 150 I like this!!!!
11/3 - 152
11/4 - 153.4 what’s going on?! Uhg.
11/5 - 152.8 Better....
11/6 - 152.4 - back to the beginning... darn candy!!!
11/7
11/8

evivahealth

Leroyoliver wrote: »

Leroyoliver

11/6 - 152.4 - back to the beginning... darn candy!!!

The scale is heading in the right direction though! Keep up the good work

nikki062181

I started my weight loss journey at 202lbs, but I started with this group back in Round 8. Then, I weighed 195 lbs, and as of today, in Round 21, I weigh 170. I also decided to take another step and joined another support group through MFP because with the holidays coming up, I fear that I am going to struggle to be mindful, exercise, and eat healthy. It's a competition where you join Team A (which wants to lose 15 lbs by January 4th) or Team B (which wants to lose 20 lbs by January 4th.) They do weigh ins on Monday's, and since I'm already weighing in for our amazing group here, and I need that extra accountability over the next few months, I joined Team A. If you find yourself in the same boat, it would be nice to see some familiar faces. Last day to join is today. Here's to seeing and sticking in the 160s.

10/30 170
10/31 170.2
11/1 170.4
11/2 170.8
11/3 170.8
11/4 169.8
11/5 168.4
11/6 166.8
11/7
11/8

PrincesseAly23

Weight: 201 Lbs on March 14th 2017
R14 HW 198.2 LW 192.6 Total weights Average: 194.9
R15 HW 195.4 LW 191.8 Total weights Average: 193.7
R16 HW 194.6 LW 190.8 Total weights Average: 192.8
R17 HW 192.5 LW 190.8 Total weights Average: 191.7
R18 - I followed the thread but didn't record my weights as I had no access to a reliable Scale
R19 - HW 192.2 LW 190.4 - I Can't record Average as I didn't post for 1/2 of the days
R20 HW 189.8 LW 187.4 Total weights Average: 188.9

Last round I FINALLY made it out of the 90's for the first time in nearly a year and a half! This time I have TOM so my I'm going to take it slow and not have my expectations too high.

Goal for this round: Stay in the 80's and try to see 186.0

Weight on Oct. 29th: 188.6

R21 (8th Round for me)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 - 189.0
10/31 - 188.6 A little better, but TOM still visiting.
11/1 - 189.8 Yikes! Moving in the WRONG direction. This is the result of one really naughty meal. I'm bloated and feeling yucky and regret it, so I'll do much better today!
11/2 - 189.4 A bit of the bloating gone. Hopefully by tomorrow I'll be back to where I should be.
11/3 - 188.8 OK. This is better. Back on track!
11/4 - 187.6 Yay!!! Now things start getting serious! I want to see 187.? For the next 4 days!!!
11/5 - 188.2 I'm REALLY upset by this number this morning. I don't know why it has hit me this hard, but I'm feeling really really down about it. I just want to stay below 188 so badly. Hopefully tomorrow will be better.
11/6 - 187.4 FINALLY !!! Let's keep it below 187.9 for the next few days shall we?
11/7
11/8

texasfarmer

Starting MFP weight 223
10-29 weight 171.6

Round 21 - CGW - 169 (2.6 pounds)

10/30 - 171.6 - Happy with this weight. No gain overnight.

10/31 - 171.4 - A loss is a loss is a WIN! Staying focused and working hard. Off to the gym to run and lift.

11/1 - 171.6 - Yuck!!! Hanging in there.

11/2 - 172.4 - Ouch! And that's what happens folks when you don't work the plan as you should. I own it and I'm really mad at myself for giving up on me. Today is a new day and new mindset. I expect good results tomorrow.

11/3 - 172.4 - Well I got nothin. Off to run a few miles and lift weights.

11/4 - 172

11/5 - 173.8 - Oh boy, not good at all. I wasn't going to post today because I was too embarrassed, but what is the point of doing the challenge if I'm not upfront about the awful days too. Hopefully better news tomorrow.

11/6 - 173.2 - I'll get there. Not giving up.

11/7 -

11/8 -


Good luck everyone. Remember, only YOU can make this happen!

ineedtomakethiswork

Day/Weight/Comment
10/30 starting weight 162.0 First day of tracking again in quite a while. I know it works....just need to get back to it and start being more active.
10/31 162 Tracked everything yesterday and today….getting back to being accountable again. I was hungry several times today, but resisted for the most part because I knew what I had left for calories and also tried to make good choices when I felt I couldn’t hold out.
11/1 161 Old fashioned scale…..so need to see the needle actually move to know that I have lost. Plan to keep on tracking as I need to and not mindlessly eating when I get home from work.
11/2 161 Yesterday was a really hungry day….held off and stayed within my range including activity…weekend coming up will be difficult.
11/3 161
11/4 161
11/5 161 I see that I didn’t get anything posted the past two days….still holding tight at 161 hope that the scale finally moves down to at least 160……
11/6 160..the scale finally moved again….hoping it stays there and goes down further going forward.
11/7
11/8