JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 44
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Original SW: 190 (12/29/2016)
Round 36 SW: 183
Round 37 SW: 179.8
Round 38 SW: 179.0
Round 39 SW: 178.2
Round 40 SW: 179.6
Round 41 SW: 177.4
Round 42 SW: 177.0
Round 43 SW: 177.0
Round 44 SW: 178.2
Round 43 GW: 176
Ultimate GW: 145ish
Day/Weight/Comment
6/16--178.2
6/17--176.2 That's more like it!
6/18--175.6 Yes please! This is how I was hoping to end the last round. Better late than never! Now let's see if I can make it stick...
6/19--176.4 Well okay. Yesterday was a serious food day. I've noticed that the week after TOM is when I really want to eat everything in sight. I also reached a point yesterday where I just did not want to log everything. Like, I was done. So I stopped--and I was okay with it. The thing is, I'm trying to change my lifestyle and my habits for the rest of my 50 or so years on this planet. Part of that is being okay with not counting and logging all of my calories, because that's not what I want to do every day, forever. So I just went with it. This morning I got up, weighed in, and logged all those calories from yesterday that I didn't feel like logging. And I'm doing just fine! Back on track today and no regrets
6/20--176.8
6/21--177.2 Still bouncing around from the last couple days of overeating. Not worried, other than the fact that I'll be camping all weekend and won't have access to the same healthy food options as normal. Gotta make it work!
6/22
6/23--Camping, no scale
6/24--Camping, no scale
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Round 44 Round 5 for me
HSW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4
R41 SW 197.6 -1.8
R42 SW 194.4 -3.2 (-5)
R43 SW 194.2 -0.2 (-5.2)
R44 SW 189.8 -4.4 (-9.6)
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 190 Read advice on here to reset my profile every 10 lbs, so I did and have 60 fewer calories per day. Makes sense but also makes me nervous - have to focus and plan a little more carefully
6/18 190.6 Gonna blame that on the steak and potato dinner
6/19 192 ?? I don't know why - hopefully a woosh tomorrow
6/20 189.2 phew, that feels better! Have a retirement party to attend today - Usually I eat a lot at these events because I am shy. Today I need to be bold and make small talk with people I don't know so that I don't stuff myself.
6/21 188.8
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Round 44: My third round
OSW: 186.6
RGW: 179.0
UGW: 130
R42 SW 186.6 EW 182 (-4.6)
R43 SW 181.8 EW 182.6 (+0.8)
R44 SW 181.5 EW
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 181.6: Right direction, finally. Walked even though my knee is hurting. Probably not a good thing, but I have a hard time deciding whether I’m really in danger of permanent injury or whether I’m just being a wuss. Aching knee made it hard to sleep. I’m icing, massaging, using Voltaren and Tylenol. I really don’t want to quit walking now. Perhaps I’ll try wrapping it before I walk today. Made a gorgeous Father’s Day breakfast for hubby and boys and ate a whopping 522 calories of berry pancakes with maple syrup and bacon. Will behave for the remainder of the day.
6/18 – 182.2 Even typing those numbers is hard. My scale heard every expletive known to man this morning!! Oh well … onward. PERSISTENCE!!!
6/19 -- – 180.8 And THAT’S the weirdness of the body and the weight loss process!! Yesterday, I had a horrendous eating day. Within calories, but every manner of junk, both sweet and salty, that you can imagine. I was emotional, sad, depressed and not having any of the healthy lifestyle. At the end of the day, I decided that I would press the reset button for today. And I have. As odd as it is, I will take this drop with both hands and deep gratitude even though it’s probably a false positive.
6/20 -- 181.0 Uptick to reflect nasty eating two nights ago. Walked for an hour. Knee bothered me the whole way. I must make an appointment to have it checked out. Today my niece arrives from overseas for a 20 day stay. The next three weeks are going to be an eating challenge with baseball games, festivals, fairs and other tourist-type activities. Must keep my head in the game.
6/21 – 180.6 Yay!!!! Very busy yesterday giving my house a much needed clean. Racked up 14000 steps just cleaning. Over on sugar and carbs which is a pattern for me. Off to my sister’s today for two days to spent time with the overseas visitor.
6/22 - Away
6/23 - Away
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This is my 1st round. I've been really struggling with my weight the last month, yo-yo-ing up and down the same couple of pounds. Hope these 10 days can get me back on track.
Start Weight: 171 (Female, age 48, 5'4")
Ultimate Goal Weight: 139
Goal for This Challenge: 3 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17: Weight = 171, I didn't track calories today and had too many salty/carby snacks + Margaritas at Father's Day cook-out
6/18: Weight = 172, I expected a bump up from yesterday but this is a hard number for me, it is the highest I've ever weighed. BUT, I have a plan for the day and feel confidant. I am starting The Betty Rocker 30 Day Challenge, which is different body weight exercises each day and will loosely follow her meal plan. I plan to follow her general eating guidelines just not her actual meal plans all the time.
6/19: Weight = 169, Yesterday was a good day! I completed the day 1 exercises from the 30 day challenge and ate within my calories, hit my macros, and followed the meal plan guidelines: Protein and fruit/veg at every meal, carbs with breakfast and the meal after exercise (which for me was dinner since I worked out in the afternoon), ate every 2-4 hrs, limited dairy and was gluten-free, drank lots of water. Feeling great so far, I will never see the 170's on my scale again!
6/20: Weight = 169, Yesterday was great until the afternoon. I did day 2 of my 30 day challenge workout and ate the 1st two of my scheduled four meals according to plan but then had a stressful afternoon/evening with my daughter (she was having an anxiety attack) and missed my 3rd and 4th meals all together. It was 9 p.m. by the time she was settled and I hadn't eaten since 12:30. I wasn't up for starting to cook at that hour and needed to eat something quick so I just made a sandwich and took to my bed to watch some mindless Bravo shows with a glass or two or Pinot Grigio. I logged those calories this morning and went over my calories by 350 and they were off plan but I'm okay with that. Everything in moderation, and I'm glad I maintained my weight and didn't go into a full binge eating from the stress.
6/21 Weight = 168.6 Yesterday was pretty good. I completed day 3 of my 30 day challenge workout and it was called full body explosion which I definitely feel in my lower body day! Today's workout is yoga which I think is much need to stretch this body out after the past 3 days. Food wise, I loosely followed the challenge meal plan for the 1st two meals of the day, skipped the 3rd meal (usually a late afternoon snack) and then was able to fit in dinner out without going over my calories.
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My weight is bouncing around, but the average is still heading the right direction. Trying for 20 minutes of intentional movement per day.
Intentional movement days: 2/4Woman, Age 47, 5'6", Celiac disease
OSW: 252
Round 32: SW 240.6; EW 241.6 (+1.0), Ave 241.92
Round 33: SW 241.6; EW 238.2 (-3.4), Ave 239.84 (-2.08)
Round 34: SW 238.2; EW 237.2 (-1.0), Ave 238.28 (-1.56)
Round 35: SW 237.2--vacation started halfway
Round 36: Late SW 238.8; EW 239--vacation ended halfway
Round 37: SW 238.8; EW 237.4 (-1.4), Ave 238.10
Round 38: SW 237; EW 235.4 (-2), Ave 236.74 (-1.36)
Round 39: SW 234.8; EW 234.2, Ave 235.06 (-1.68)
Round 40: SW 236.4 (late); EW 236, Ave 236.85 (+1.79)
Round 41: SW 236; EW 233, Ave 234.42 (-2.43)
Round 42: SW 232.4; EW 231, Ave 231.4 (-3.02)
Round 43: SW 231; EW 231.2, Ave 231.22 (-0.18)
Round 44: SW 231.2; GW 230
6/17 at 8:30 / 231.2 / I didn't deserve to stay the same weight! We went out to eat to a place with gluten free bread served with oil and parmesan cheese. So good and such a rare treat.
6/18 at 7:30 / 230.8 / Just goes to show that sometimes bodies is weird. I went over calories on Saturday (by 400) and yesterday (by 40) and I'm lighter today.
6/19 at 6:25 / 230.6 / Had a good eating day, considerably under calories, and still managed to fit a Snickers with hazelnut in. Which means I'll want those every day for like six months, but it was worth it.
6/20 at 6:15 / 230.2 / Another good eating day, slightly under calories (I do not have my calories set low at all). And I finally got some exercise in!
6/21 at 6:15 / 230 / I am pleased.
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R38 SW 212.6 GW 210 EW 207.4 (-5.2)
R39 SW 207.4 GW 206 EW 206.2 (-1.2)
R40 SW 206.2 GW 204.6 EW 203.0 (-3.2)
R41 SW 203.0 GW 202.5 EW 200.4 (-2.6)
R42 SW 200.4 GW 199.9 EW 199.0 (-1.4)
R43 SW 199.0 GW 199.0 EW 197.6 (-1.4)
R44 SW 197.6 GW 196.5
Daily Goals: Smarter choices, that I still enjoy
Long Term Goals: A healthy lifestyle I can maintain
Short Term GW: 199.9 by 6/2
Short term GW2: 182.6 by 11/1
UGW: 155ish - by April 2019
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - Sunday - 197.6 - worked hard yesterday to find a happy medium between what I wanted and what I had calories for. Another day of being mindful while still enjoying life. I expect my usual Monday gain before any more losses. Really had to think about goals last night. I'm so happy with my progress so far. I decided to plan for 1lb/week over the next 15 weeks giving me til around November 1st. I updated my goal in Libra and it put my trend goal date around mid September at my current rate. So, I have room for life to happen within my goal timeframe. Feels really empowering to be planning for the next 4 months after a successful 2 months. I am committed to my health!!!
6/18 - Monday - 199.8 - Whoa what a gain! It's a just a hair over my trend line on the upside but this is about progress, not perfection. Not sweating it. I logged everything. But more importantly I ENJOYED everything. Sometimes lately I've been feeling bad about eating certain things - not physically - but guilty - which takes the joy out of food and other moments. So yesterday I had a plan to stay within calories, but we happened upon some BEAUTIFUL broccoli rabe and DH had to make pork and rabe sandwhiches - they were otherworldly. Also picked up some fragrant fresh picked strawberries - was going to have a just a handful - but MIL brought over freshly baked shortbread and I had coolwhip - so after a long day we enjoyed strawberry shortcakes. For me, food really is to be enjoyed - fresh, homemade, healthy food in moderation. And heck, even moderation in moderation! So yesterday was a win for me! Been doing well taking my supplements too! Back to work for another successful week! Forgot my blender bottle at work over the weekend so just a hard boiled egg and a nectarine for breakfast today. Leftover quinoa bowl for lunch with added black bean burger. Plans to order out to avoid record breaking heat tonight and alleviate stress after a super late night at the laundromat last night - going to prelog now so I know what will work best!
6/19 - Tuesday - 198.6 - I'm figuring this out! Chinese food take out last night - but made good choices; half a spicy salmon roll, order or pork steam buns and half order wonton in spicy chili oil. I was able to make those smart decisions because right before I left work, even though at the moment I wasnt hungry, I had a quick protein shake to hold me over. Good thing, I would have been ravenous come dinner time and ordered a ridiculous amount of food and binged. I noticed that my new fish oil supplement is actually putting me over my calorie goal. I got the liquid version for better % and absorption, but its 40 cals/serving twice a day - so that will take some adjusting to - eating almost 100 cals less a day to fit that in - but I'm not forcing it right now. I'm happy that I'm creating a new habit and hopefully improving my numbers, the food will adjust as I figure out how to not be hungry on 100 cals less.
6/20 - Wednesday - 199.0 - Still on target for downward trend - thank goodness for Libra (weight trend tracking app), it keeps me focused on the bigger picture. Went for a walk last night, cleaned the kitchen, did a grocery store trip to get necessities to continue on the right path. Had taco bell cantina bowl for lunch yesterday because not much in the house, it fit in the calories for the day and 200mg over sodium - this is actually a decent fast food option at 500 cals. Buger and salad for dinner. Today I have my smoothie, packed a delicious homemade chefs salad, and working on my water early! Forgot my fish oil this morning, but remembered to take b-complex to work to add to morning routine - it's a process but I feel the routine becoming habit! Prelogged breakfast and lunch. No plan for dinner yet, but I took out a chicken breast and we have tons of veggies to grill or saute so no excuses, cooking dinner at home tonight!
6/21 - Thrusday - 197.6 - There it is again! Woohoo! Tried a new recipe for chicken cordon bleu casserole last night, delicious w/a side of zuchini. I had to eat slowly and mindfully because it was a rich recipe with a smaller volume per serving. I was full by the end of dinner. I have the leftovers + rice for lunch. Plan to have half breakfast shake in AM and half for snack after lunch (I never finish it in the morning so trying something new). Usually dinner is my high calorie meal but lunch is this today, so planning on grilled chicken and salad for dinner. We have some gardening chores to do tonight as well so some fresh air and physical activity will be great! Happy Summer!
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Round 44 (#1)
Age 46
Height 5'10"
Starting Weight 196.5
Goal Weight 170
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 -196.5- Didn't weigh myself until late afternoon
6/18 -194.4- Hello Monday..I will take this!
6/19-194.2- liking this! Just hope it will keep up. I was pretty on point with food yesterday. I did weights (shoulders) and ran my dog in my morning.
6/20-194.1- yay still going down! Did have a much of a sleeping night. One of me dog has a UTI, Taking her to the vet today. Thank goodness I had some left over meds from the last time she had it. I think we didn't get to sleep until 3am.
Here is to a better tomorrow.
6/21-190.2- Wow, I didn't eat that much yesterday this might be why this number came up. I will take it we will see what happens tomorrow. Chest day today along with running my dog.
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Back again!!
06/15 - 142.2 at 5:00 a.m. **sigh**
06/16 - 142.4 at 5:30 a.m. attacked by peppermint candy yesterday. EGADS!!!
GW by 06/26: 141.0 lbs
Ultimate GW: 135.0 lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
06/17 - 141.2 at 6:45 this morning. Father's Day...DDD, SIL, GRANDBABY and Mexican Food, vanilla ice cream and lemon cake! Should be a great day! Tomorrow I will suffer for it but no worries today! Bwahahah!
06/18 - 142.8 at 5:00 a.m. I'm blaming it on peppermint candy for three days.
06/19 - 141.6 at 6:45 a.m. DH's b'day today. We celebrated on Father's Day. Will behave myself today.
06/20 - 141.6 at 5:00 a.m. Got carsick yesterday...then fell into a baggie of peppermint. EGADS!!!
06/21 - 141.8 at 5:00 a.m. Did not finish the baggie...put it back in the car for the next ride w/DH!
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6/17: 175.6/Trying to get back at it again after a long hiatus and hitting my highest weight ever on the scale.
6/18: 174.0/I have lost and achieved goal weight twice before, I can do it again.
6/19: 173.6/Super tired this morning, trying to get motivated.
6/20: 174.4/Stayed under calorie goal, but had a lot of sugar.
6/21: 173.2/Really struggled last night to beat food cravings, but I did it!13 -
Female, Age 51
5'5"
Round 44
SW 171
GW 136
Prior Rounds 43 SW 168 (-2.4)
weight goal for this round 163
log every day
6/17 165.6 I am so incredibly stoked with this weight! This means that in spite of myself I am heading in the right direction. It really does help to log on this challenge, it gives me perspective and a bigger picture view of the fluctuations that happen on the scale when you weigh yourself daily. I am learning not to take the little ups and downs too seriously, and also that I can indulge as long as the overall week is more frugal. I am also finding that I am attempting to change my perspective on food. So much of my relationship with food has been complicated, I have punished myself by taking it away, have controlled things by restricting my diet, have rewarded myself by eating, have comforted myself with food, have tried to alleviate boredom and monotony with the variety of stuff I put in my body...but it keeps coming in to my awareness, through things I read or people I talk to, that food is fuel. I can gain enjoyment from eating, but it should be secondary, low on the list. The first purpose of food is to fuel my body. I am working on seeking variety in other ways, in noticing when the boredom seeks the cookie cabinet, and stopping to think and feel first. Not that I won't continue to struggle, not that I won't continue to indulge, but I am going to stay awake.
6/18 WEEKLY WEIGH IN 165.8 I was so incredibly thirsty last night. It reminds me of the low carb diet I was on a couple of years ago. I am changing my macros and increasing the carbs slightly, though a higher lean protein diet does keep me full, I don't want to go KETO. I have planned out the next 4 days of menus since my mom and dad are staying with us, added to the fact that I have started a household budget for groceries...working to get debt free! I feel good about today, and my weekly weigh in this morning is down 1.8 lbs from last Monday, so I would say SUCCESS!!! Remembering its a process, not a destination!!
6/19 165.8 I allowed myself a chocolate chip cookie last night as a treat, although I did try to resist. It's that game I play with myself, since yesterday was my "official" weigh in day, I do this math trade thing that allows me to indulge since I have all week to catch back up. Somehow this does not feel like a healthy relationship, but its so confusing, like I am a fish wondering what water is. I know it is ok to have the cookie, it actually may be good that I am logging it, extra 455 calories and all, instead of hiding it and eating the other 2 cookies in addition. My mom and dad are staying with me as my mom recovers from surgery, which definitely adds an emotional toll to me, but so far I am holding strong.
6/20 164.8 Feels good to be in control of my eating, we can control little else.
6/21 166.2 Immediate feedback on the scale this morning from my late night binge on bananas, chocolate, and buttered toast. Just get back on the bike and keep pedaling.
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Round 38: SW 159 (-8.5#) 10/10
Round 39: SW 150.5 (-0 #) 7/10
Round 40: SW 150.5 (-1.5#) 8/10
Round 41: SW 149.0 (-2) 7/10
Round 42: SW 147.0 (+1.5) 3/10
Round 43: SW 148.5 (+1) 7/10
Round 44: SW 149.5 (TBD)
Need: Healthy BMI
Goal: Lose 15 pounds (UGW < 135#)
Time: September 1, 2018 (1 lb per week)- 11 weeks to go.
Nutrition: Maintaining my WFPBNO diet while eating at a calorie deficit (<1300kCal).
- No manmade sugar;
- No yeast aka bread and alcohol;
- No oil aka nuts, chips, cheese, meat.
Exercise:
- 30 minutes of exercise;
- 10k steps;
- Lifting Heavy 2 to 3 times per week.
Sleep: Eliminating screens in the bedroom
Obstacles to overcome during round: Self sabotage and doubt.
6/17: Morning workout. Ate out (maki rolls with a few of the kids’ French fries) and ½ Hershey Chocolate Bar. Lots of extra food, but felt it all was under control. Need to figure out what the game plan and stick with it. I really need to see a loss (<147#) this round.
6/18: 149.5. Morning HIIT workout with TBP. 15m Walk at lunch with Leslie. Food was on plan and logged.
6/19: 148.0. Walked at lunch. Stuck to my own food and ditched the plant party. Weight lifting followed by walk/running last night. It was a good night.
6/20: 147.0 (Haven’t seen this number in a month!) Morning workout despite having the workout partner sleep in. Setting up to be a GOOD day! Lunchtime walk. Work was HARD!!! Went home, exhausted and spent the night lounging. Food was on plan.
6/21: 146.5 (New number!) Slept in this morning. Needed the rest. Weights tonight?
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Start Date: 1/16/2018Day/Weight/Comment
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!! Accomplished
Next Goal: 263 Accomplished
Next Goal: 233
First Celebration Goal, No longer obese: 196
Second Celebration Goal, No longer overweight: 163
Ultimate Goal: Approx 150, but with muscles, and active with hiking, kayak, and all manner of outdoors.
R 29 End Weight: 285.4
R30 End Weight: 286.4
R31 End Weight: 277.8
R32 End Weight: 274.6
R33 End Weight: 271.6
R34 End Weight: 268.2
R35 End Weight: 267.0
R36 End Weight: 263.8
R37 End Weight: 262.4
R38 End Weight: 260.2
R39 End Weight: 259.0
R40 End Weight: 255.2
R41 End Weight: 256.0
R42 End Weight: 254.4
R43 End Weight: 254.4
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6/21 / 253.0 / I got sick and tired of bouncing around a pound and a half. I still logged my calories and water. I know I’ll lose my daily login streak in late July/August because I’ll be on vacation without internet. Until then, I will log daily.
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6/24 / No scale access
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5th Round
Round 40 - SW - 193.2 EW - 190.2
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 EW - 190
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 EW - 188.2
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 EW - 188
Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140
6/17 - 187.2 Lets hope this round goes better than the last 2
6/18 - 187.6
6/19 - 187.6
6/20 - 188.6
6/21 - 186.8
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Goals:
Food ~~ 1450 calories using 10-day averages; P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 25-35%
Exercise: aim for 60 minutes/day of vigorous exercise; long walk/hike each week in a new-to-me or long-time-no-see place to get reacquainted with the area.
Weight ~~ UGW - 130; looking for indefinite downward trend each round, ideally 1 pound/round.
Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 68#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017.R15 end weight 151.2R43 end weight 150.6: 10-day ave 1406
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1; ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149; ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4; ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6; ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151; ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8; averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8; averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150; averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8; 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8; 10-day ave 1432
Day/Weight/Calories Day Before/10-day ave (aiming for 1450)/Comment
06/17 - 151 (HS 149.7) - 1765 - 10-day ave 1432
This makes no sense to me at all. My calories yesterday were a bit higher than normal, but my 10-day averages for quite a while have been at or below my maintenance level, so at worst I should be holding steady. I've been walking at least an hour 3 -5 times a week, drinking lots of water.... I occasionally have a high-sodium day, but mostly keep within bounds. My macros average out regularly to C 40-55, F 25-35, P 20-25, so I don't see a problem there. Bah!
I'm thinking of not weighing in daily this round - it's makin' me crazy - or of looking only at my running ave weight from Happy Scale instead of daily fluctuations, which might make me slightly less disappointed. How can my weight not only not go down, but go up, eating fewer calories the past 3 weeks than I was eating for months before while maintaining the same weight? Makes no sense at all. Short of extreme diets, anyone have any suggestions based on experience?
06/18 - 151 (HS 149.9) - 1612 - 10-day ave 1466
I had a mild "don't care" yesterday and went slightly over calorie goal, but all healthy food, and under my estimated TDEE (maintenance). I'm still thoroughly confused by this uptick, but I'll just ride it out. So much for crunching the numbers! Maybe it is partly the heat - we've been under a heat advisory for 3 days, so I'm drinking gallons of water and not getting as much walking (I had heat stroke years ago and am prone to getting sick in severe heat, so I don't take any chances).
06/19 - 151 (HS 150) - 1485 - 10-day ave 1471
Sigh. But...I joined the Y yesterday and am getting my hair cut short today - those take care of my excuses for not getting my butt moving.
The hair is because my goal is to swim laps 20-30 min 3 mornings/week and need quick-dry and no wrap-around-the-head locks. Ha! Other goals @ Y - Flex/Stretch and Yoga classes 2-3 days and weights 3 days, and out-and-about 60 min or longer walks most evenings. This is all doable (with time for other things I love - painting, dog training, reading, hubby, and - oh yeah! - writing & teaching [also known as work]), because I used to do this. I just need to re-form the habit of putting my health first. I'm also beginning to think I've cut my calories too low and it's counterproductive, so am raising my calorie goal to1450, which is half way between MFP's and SailRabbit's maintenance numbers for me. I'll eat at maintenance and see what happens with the added activity. And I'll relax and remember that I weigh 68+ pounds less than I did 3 years ago, 5 less than a year ago, and that I've been hanging out within 3 pounds for months. Although I'm technically overweight, I'm healthy and look pretty good, my BP is down to 120/78 without meds, and the rest of my blood work is dead normal. So I'm switching to a more positive view of where I am rather than whining about those pesky 20 pounds. They'll go eventually. And once again, thanks so much for this forum, all of you but esp. @GrandmaJackie for keeping it going. Just writing things out like this, and reading feedback and other people's "reports from the field" helps tremendously. 
06/20 - 150.2 - 1185 - 10-day ave 1446
I couldn't get onto the forums this morning, so I'm late, I'm late.... I didn't mean to eat so little yesterday, I just wasn't hungry so didn't force it. For a long time I've worked hard to hit my "minimums," and that's just as silly as having a breakdown over one high-cal day. As long as things average out over 7-10 days, I'll go with that. (It's the new, more relaxed me ).
06/21 - 149.4 - 1232 - 10-day ave 1432
Okay then. Maybe that uptick is trending down. I won't hold my breath, but am happy to see this.
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@puddlegoober WELCOME BACK! Now on to recuperate from your vacation!
@texasfarmer HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!
@DebCountsAll When I am without internet, I continue to log in notes on my phone then update when I get access again. You can adjust your streak so you don’t lose it. On our last cruise I had a small notebook in my purse and took pictures of meals with my phone.0 -
Female 5’1” Age 68y
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ???
WW goal 137.0 HS Weight 125SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8SW Rnd 44 133.5
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5
SW Rnd 10 167 AW 165.3 Start Keto
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
SW Rnd 20 155.5* AW 155.3
SW Rnd 21 154.5 AW 152.15
SW Rnd 22 152.5 AW 152.2
SW Rnd 23 151 AW 150.2
SW Rnd 24 150 AW 148.8
SW Rnd 25 147.5 AW 147.3
SW Rnd 26 148.5 AW 145.4
SW Rnd 27 146* AW 144.72
SW Rnd 28 145* AW 145.5
SW Rnd 29 146.5 AW 145.8
SW Rnd 30 146 AW 145.65
SW Rnd 31 146.5 AW 144.45
SW Rnd 32 144.5 AW 143.3
SW Rnd 33 141.5 AW 140.6
SW Rnd 34 140.0 AW 140.75
SW Rnd 35 139.5 AW 139.25
SW Rnd 36 138.5 AW 138.85
SW Rnd 37 139.0 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 38 139.5* AW 136.9
SW Rnd 39 137.0* No end/avg weight
SW Rnd 40 ???.?* 5 day avg 137.6
SW Rnd 41 137.5 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 42/36 138.0 AW 136.15
SW Rnd 43 136.5 AW 135.5
Recommended viewing on Netflix or YouTube: The Magic Pill
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
6/17 134.5. Well, that’s what a few carbs too many do to me. 4 tortilla chips and about 3/4” of chimichanga. I scraped the meat and cheese out and left 99% of the flour tortilla.
6/18 136.0 ???? I need to remind myself that it takes 2-3 days for my food choices to be reflected on the scale.
6/19 135.5 Recovering from Saturday and Sunday.
6/20 134.5 at 9AM (was 135.5 at 4:30 AM what am I doing up at this hour???) I got my stuff ready to go to water fitness at 9 and then realized that I have a meeting at 10. I love my Art Quilt group. Third Wednesday is always busy with this meeting and community bingo/dinner.
6/21 134.53 -
Round 44
SW/232.6
GW/230.6
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17
6/18
6/19 232.6 Had cake yikes! No reason besides BF wanted cake.
6/20 232.6
6/21 232.6 Steady anyways. Which is good. I ate more cake and ice cream, plus ate fast food, luckily 1 of my
tacos fell to the floor, and went to the trash.
6/22
6/23
6/24
6/25
6/26
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Chesirekate wrote: »Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 178
6/18 179...opposite direction, but I drank some wine yesterday so I think that may be part of it...I hadn't drank in over a month, so it was worth it...
6/19...178
6/20...175.8...Today was a tough day. My son left for the summer and it was very emotional. I didn't eat much, but I did eat and what I ate was calorie dense...
6/21....174.6
6/22
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Round 44 (#8)
#37: 142.6 - 137.4 = -5.2 BMI = 24.86
#38: 137.4 - 136.8 = -0.6
#39: 136.8 - 136.2 = -0.6
#40: 136.2 - 135.0 = -1.2
#41: 135.0 - 133.6 = -1.4
#42: 133.6 - 134.2 = +0.6
#43: 134.2 - 133.4 = -0.8
-9.2 lbs since I joined our challenge.
6/17: 132.6, after lunch break it was 5 hours, non-stop, patient exams yesterday. Transporting patients in gurneys and wheelchairs, transferring them onto exam tables and back… Quite the workout.
6/18: 131.2, awesome
Buh-bye 10% of excess body fat.
6/19: 133.0, huge dinner out with the BF and his family. Short walk afterwards helped my over stuffed belly.
6/20: 133.0…
6/21: 133.0, more of the same…
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OSW 180.2
Round 40 SW 180.2
Round 41 SW 179.6
Round 42 SW 179.8
Round 43 SW 179.2
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 179.0 / This is a pleasant surprise since I ate out last night and went over calories. I’m looking forward to trying extra hard to stick to my goals.
6/18 179.4/ I didn’t drink nearly enough water yesterday. My goal for the 10 days is to get at or below 178. I’ll be drinking a lot of water today and I have five work-outs planned this week.
6/19 177.6 / I’m not sure how I got here, but this is the lowest weight I’ve seen in a long time. It seems like I’ve been stuck between the same three pounds for months. I’m hoping to keep up the good work throughout the rest of the 10 days!
6/20 179.8/ I know that it has to be water weight, I stayed under calories yesterday, but we ordered hibachi take-out which probably contained a lot of salt. I’m trying to drink even more water today.
6/21 176.6/ Back down again. I went on a long walk last night and tried to drink plenty of water throughout the day. I have a work-out planned tonight, so I’m going to be doing my best to get as much water as possible. I was hoping for under 178, but now I'm hoping to end under 176 for this 10 day period. It's so refreshing to see below 178 where I've been stuck for a long time.
6/22
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R31 SW: 68.7kgs
6/21- 63.9kgs. So this morning I received a message from close friend asking if I wanted to do a challenge to eat or exercise better or both but shes putting her foot down about this. She asked me wouldn't i want to look good for the wedding? I know she meant well but when I jokingly asked ‘dont i look good already?’, she said she just wanted to help me be disciplined since she noticed how many cheese platters Ive had and that I gained 2 kgs over our 4 day weekend away. I get it. I didnt help myself during the weekend but to be honest, I was letting go of the weight loss goal because I'm happy. I fit into my old clothes. I can buy clothes confident about my size. Now I”m not because I’m doubting myself. You know when people think theyre skinny when in fact their not? Until they look back at their old photos and realised how big they were? I’m worried that I might be at that stage where I’mactually fat, and when I do look back later on, I wish I lost weight.
@biche896 Isn't being happy with our bodies why we're all on this adventure? Enjoy it, only you control how you feel. You're well meaning friend doesn't have the power, or the right, to change that.1 -
Here again. Company coming the end of this week and then I’m off on a trip a week later. Thought I’d better at least try my best to record every day so as not to have eating totally spiral out of control. Will try to get in at least 2 gym sessions before the company arrives.
5th Round for me: Female 65, height – 5’
Round 39 (1st for me) – SW 163, EW 162.8
Round 40 – on holidays
Round 41 – SW 164.4, EW 162.4
Round 42 - SW: 162.6, EW 162,
Round 43 – SW 162, EW 161.6,
Round 44 – SW 161.6, GW 160 or under
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17
6/18, Monday - 161.6 - Goal weight for this round is lower than I would usually do but I did see a few days in the 160’s last round so decided to try for it. Would so love to see a 159’s on the scale before I go away.
6/19, Tuesday – 161.2 – Feel like I have too many balls in the air and afraid I’m headed for disaster with company coming (daughter and 6 grandkids), going away while she’s still here, going to a wedding where we’ll see lots of relatives (usual “What on earth will I wear??), trip up north and then east after the wedding visiting/helping kids with projects. Have to remind myself that: I have got part of the wedding present and a sort of plan for the rest, while I looked everywhere for something dressy for the wedding and found nothing, I have started sewing something. House needs a tidy through and clean but is not a disaster. Just have to not panic and keep plugging and don’t get bogged down in detail or distracted.
6/20, Wednesday – 160.8 Feeling a little draggy today but so happy to see the 160’s even if just barely. Just going to keep plugging along today and drink lots of water.
6/21, Thursday – 161.6 Feeling a bit better. Aim today is to log everything. Have been thinking that I was too busy for that and that I was eating OK anyways but it is so easy to slip up. Measured today and there is a little improvement.
6/22, Friday
6/23, Saturday
6/24, Sunday
6/25, Monday
6/26, Tuesday3 -
Round 44
SW: 147.8
GW: 145
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 147.8 ~ (Steps 20,450) Yesterday I got all the last few things finished before heading to my daughters tonight. I did let the LNS get to me last night,
6/18 148.1 ~ (Steps 18,841) Yesterday was extremely busy but everything got accomplished that I needed to plus I hit my calorie goal..
6/19 148.8 ~ (Steps 16,996) Last night we grilled lamb burgers they were fabulous but I shouldn’t had the bacon and chesse,
6/20 148.4 ~ (Steps 18,328) The challenge staying at my daughters is to resist the carbs at night,. Her doing the keto diet will help though..
6/21 148.8 ~ (Steps 13,493) I’m seriously thinking about completely doing keto with my daughter, I just been cutting out some of my carbs...
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Day/Weight/Comment
6/17- 196.8
6/18- 196.8
6/19- 196.5 Ate at deficit but still higher than desired.
6/20- 195.5 Ate better today though. we'll see what the scale says tomorrow morning.
6/21- 195.3 at least it's going down. I was barely under my calorie goal yesterday. I'm going to make sure to eat healthily today. So far so good.
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Also I think my goal for this round is to get to 192. Pretty doable I think.3 -
R39: AW 219.86
R40: AW 219.18 (-.68)
R41: AW 217.83 (-1.35)
R42: AW 217.64 (-0.19)
R43 AW: 218.53 (+0.89)
I did not reach my goals for last round. I'm feeling like I'm slipping a little so I need to refocus this round.
Goal:
Reach 10K steps for 7/10 days--1/10
R44: SW: 217.5
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17--218.4 Usual story, ate too much and did not drink enough water. Going out for dinner later today, so goal is to get my 10k in. It's going to be hot here today for the PNW. Kettlebell today.
6/18--218.9 Extra salt from dinner last night.
6/19--218.4 Yesterday I felt back on point with my eating and getting my water in. I walked 10k yesterday. My dog who is my walking partner has some inflammation in her shoulder, so I am not allowed to take her out for long walks for 3 weeks. She was not happy when she saw me leave for my walk, it was weird not walking with her but I did it anyway. Working on getting my water in again today.
6/20--218.4 Holding steady. Another day of feeling on point and getting my water in. Goal today is to get my steps in.
6/21--218.4 I hope this steady weight means a whoosh is coming soon. I did not get my steps in yesterday, but I did get my water in so that is progress.
6/22
6/23
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Round 44 Just give me 10 days-My Round (6)
STATS: 5’6, F
R39(1)-SW 159.2, EW 160.4 (+1.2)
R40(2)-SW 160.4, EW 157.4 (-3)
R41(3)-SW 157.8, EW 156.6 (-1.2)
R42(4)-SW 156.6, EW 156.0 (-.6)
R43(5)-SW 156.0, EW 153.6. (-2.4)
R44(6)-SW 154.0, EW TBD
UGW: 136
CGL: -1.5
Day/Weight/Comment
06/17-154
06/18-155.0 weekend eating bringing me down!
06/19-155.6 aghagh reverse reverse reverse
06/20-155.0
06/21-155.03 -
"Our greatest glory is, not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Oliver GoldsmithStart this FINAL weight loss journey 10/18/2017 = 147.9
Start Just Give Me 10 Days ... 11/9/2017
R22 * Start = 143.4 * Ave = 141.9 * Min = 140.2 * End = 141.2
R23 * Start = 142.0 * Ave = 140.1 * Min = 139.4 * End = 139.6
R24 * Start = 140.0 * Ave = 138.6 * Min = 137.0 * End = 137.0
R25 * Start = 136.6 * Ave = 137.0 * Min = 135.8 * End = 135.8
R26 * Start = 136.6 * Ave = 135.6 * Min = 134.8 * End = 136.0
R27 * Start = 135.4 * Ave = 135.0 * Min = 133.4 * End = 134.0
R28 * Start = 135.2 * Ave = 133.5 * Min = 132.2 * End = 133.0
R29 * Start = 132.6 * Ave = 131.8 * Min = 130.6 * End = 131.8
R30 * Start = 132.4 * Ave = 131.4 * Min = 130.6 * End = 130.6
R31 * Start = 130.6 * Ave = 130.9 * Min = 130.0 * End = 130.8
R32 * Start = 130.0 * Ave = 130.0 * Min = 129.0 * End = 131.0
R33 * Start = 130.0 * Ave = 129.3 * Min = 128.4 * End = 129.2
R34 * Start = 129.0 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 128.0 * End = 129.8
Maintenance Starts
R35 * Start = 128.6 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 127.6 * End = 127.6
R36 * Start = 128.2 * Ave = 128.1 * Min = 127.2 * End = 127.4
R37 * Start = 127.2 * Ave = 126.9 * Min = 126.6 * End = n/a
R38 * Start = n/a * Ave = 127.5 * Min = 127.0 * End = 127.4
R39 * Start = 127.8 * Ave = 128.4 * Min = 127.2 * End = 129.8
R40 * Start = 129.0 * Ave = 128.4 * Min = 127.6 * End = 127.6
R41 * Start = 128.2 * Ave = 128.7 * Min = 128.0 * End = 128.4
R42 * Start = 129.2 * Ave = 128.2 * Min = 127.2 * End = 128.6
R43 * Start = 126.4 * Ave = 127.1 * Min = 126.0 * End = 127.8
Round 43 report: Logged 9/10 days, 4/5 cardio workouts, 4/5 mini-strength workouts. Maintenance at 125-130 holding steady.
Round 44 GOAL = Log every day. Get 5 cardio workouts. Get 5 mini strength workouts. Continue to EASE back down to lower part of maintenance zone.
6/17 - 128.6 - Yesterday worked in garden and on housecleaning, 11K steps, under calories.
6/18 - 128.2 - Yesterday abandoned good sense and restraint. The lack of fitbit sync I was experiencing over the weekend did not help my poor attitude, nor did lack of running from my running buddy (hubs) nor my insistence on trying to mastermind things that I have no power over, including other people's feelings. Just an emo day that I wish I had handled better. OTOH, the first batch of zucchini bread I made out of our garden was extremely great -- however that did not help my day fitness or diet wise either lol.
6/19 - 127.6 - Yesterday under maintenance calories, 12K steps including 4 mile run which felt great in spite of the wind.
5/20 - 127.0 - yesterday a bit over maintenance calories, 10K steps and a good strength workout. I have taken to doing body-weight and resistance band strength with circuits of stepping high in place while watching sportsball with the hubs. Up to two sets of 10 pushups from the toes, so that's not nothing.
6/21 - 128.4 - yesterday about 300 over maintenance calories, but 14K steps in yard and house work and a nice 40 minute elliptical workout. Not worried about the weight "gain", for reasons I cannot confess except on TMI Tuesday... HINT: IT'S NOT FAT
6/22
6/23
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I've been relatively inactive on MFP over the last few months, but I've actually been doing really well in terms of my eating habits and weight loss. I'm down almost 20lbs in the last 2 months, which I'm really happy about. But I want to make sure that I don't go backwards and that I keep finding ways to motivate myself! So though I've missed the first half of the challenge, I've been recording my weight and I'll add it in below.
Round SW: 213lbs
Round GW: 205lbs
UGW: 175lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - 213
6/18 - 213.4
6/19 - 211.6
6/20 - 208.8
6/21 - 208.6
6/22
6/23
6/24
6/25
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I realized that yesterday I posted my Day/Weight/Comment under the wrong date, so I will move it on this post to yesterday's date.
SW: 190
GW: 189
OGW: 130
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20 / 190 / Stationary bike 30 min, planking, and crunches. Have to travel for the next 7 days straight so will need to find good food.
6/21 / 189.4 / I meant to pack my scale in my luggage this morning. I forgot which means I will need to go to the hotel gym to use that scale tomorrow morning. Today is off to a good start. Got a 1/2 salad from panera for lunch which is low cal and very tasty. I haven't gotten any cardio in since I've been traveling today, but will need to be extra cautious with meals tonight and not eating too late tonight.
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Age: 39
Height: 5'9"
Historical SW: 251.6 lbs 9/14/2015
Restart W: 230.8 12/26/2017
JGM SW: 222.7 (2/7/2018)
R31 EW: 218.6 ✔️ Goal
R32 EW: 215.8 ✔️Goal
R33 EW: 213 ✔️Goal
R34 EW: 211.3 ✖️
R35 EW: 208.1 ✔️Goal
R36 EW: 212.2 ✖️
R39 EW: 210.2 ✔️ Goal
R40 EW: 206.9 ✔️ Goal
R41 EW: 201.4 ✔️ Goal
R42 EW: 200.1 ✖️ (saw 199.9)
R43 EW: ??? ✖️ (Camping, no scale)
R44 EW:
Goal: Release 2 lbs per round.
Ultimate Goal: 175 lbs, reevaluate at that point
June
17: Music Festival - no weigh-in
18: Music Festival - no weigh-in
19: 206.5... Not surprised at all. Was at a music festival from Thursday afternoon until late last night. No IF. No meal planning. Lots of snacks instead of good meals. And of course beer. I feel quite puffy this morning too. I got a new scale that shows body comp stats. First day on it. I compared it with my old scale, and it's within a couple tenths of a pound. All the other stats are new, so I'll be watching the tends.
20: Did not weigh
21: 203.4
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