JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 44

dfwgal1

STATS: 5’6, F
R44(1), SW 128.8
UGW: 110

Goal is to lose at least 2 lbs each round. Hopefully at least 3 lbs this round but we shall see.

I started last round but hurt my back 2 days in and was almost completely stuck to the bed/couch for a week. So I’m starting this again!

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - 128.8
6/18 - 126.3
Ate well and within range, worked out too. Felt super good to start moving again.
6/19 - 125.4
I’m waiting for the water weight loss to stabilize. Of course less sugar and carbs helps kick start the start of eating healthier! Ate at my BMR yesterday and wish I could be at a deficit but still a good day. Couldn’t work out yesterday too much but going to workout right now.
6/20 - 125.4
Worked out yesterday and ate within my budget.
6/21 - 124.2
Still loosing water weight, which is good but need to keep at it when it all starts to stabilize and loss is not as progressive anymore! Will be working out today and cauliflower pizza for dinner tonight! Hopefully I do not ruin the progress with anything too sweet.
6/22 - 124.2
I’m happy with that. I hope it holds and doesn’t go up and down and on. Hopefully I can finish this round with this weight and I’d take that as a win!
6/23
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6/26

ssssanaaaa

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.
6/22- 194.1 Yay!! Happy about this number this morning. I was under deficit but a little over my calorie goal so I thought I wouldn't make much progress but here we are! Today I got burgers and fries with my brothers though but not planning on eating much for the rest of the day so hopefully scale won't fluctuate up too bad. We'll see!
6/23
6/24
6/25
6/26

Goal for this round is 192. I don't know if I can get to it in 4 days but I sure will try!

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
R21 SW- 149.82
R22 SW- 148.94
R23 SW- 148.94 (no loss last round)
R24 SW- 147.84
R25 SW- 146.3
R26 SW- 145.86
R27 SW- 145.86 (no loss last round)
R28 SW- 145.42
R29 SW- 143.88
R30 SW- 143.22
R31 SW- 142.12
R32 SW- 139.7
R33 SW- 140.8 (gained last round)
R34 SW- 139.26
R35 SW- 139.26 (no loss last round)
R36 SW- 138.16
R37 SW- 137.06
R38 SW- 136.84
R39 SW- 135.08
R40 SW- 135.74 (gained last round)
R41 SW- 134.86
R42 SW- 135.3 (gained last round)
R43 SW- 134.64

Current weight- 132.44
10 Day Goal: Looking to average 2.5 mile/day walk.

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 132.44 No official exercise. Out running errands all day.
6/18 132.44- 2.59 mile walk
6/19 132.22- 3.09 mile walk
6/20 132.22- .58 mile walk and 2.07 mile walk
6/21 132.88- 2.5 mile walk
6/22 133.32- Very busy day. Unfortunately no walk.
6/23
6/24
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tiabirdie56

@SheilaBoneham, I agree that it is a wonderful feeling, but clothing sizes have changed so much. I get a little frustrated trying to match my measurements to sizing that isn't standard.

@puttyputty, Yes! shopping in your own closet is the best. Congrats on fitting into your pants!

@quiltingjaine, and you'd think you'd weigh a little more after coffee! Smh

Weather on the east coast has been really different this year. Father's Day was hot like mid July. Yesterday, it was so cloudy and dismal, I forgot it was the first day of Summer! Today was rainy and windy, felt like early April. I think the temp got to 70° Tomorrow rain and storms. When it's chilly and damp, I have a difficult time drinking enough water, even if it's room temperature. My water intake was really sad today. Maybe I'll manage 60ozs. I don't know. Funny thing is that I am not dehydrated.

sue_01

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 -194.7
6/18
6/19
6/20
6/21-193
6/22
6/23
6/24
6/25
6/26

6/17- Went out for breakfast, and a barbecue, made healthy choices and drank lots of water.
6/18- Great day for exercise, walked and treadmill, 50 mins.
6/19- Fantastic day, 68 mins of exercise, 12,700 walking steps. Kept super active.
6/20- Did not get much sleep last night. Made sure I had lots of vegetables, water, and went shopping for some
more fruit.
6/21-I had fresh picked strawberries today, they were so good. Feeling stronger. I start radiation Monday, today my drivers license gets suspended until I finish treatment.
6/22- Focusing on the positives. Planning what I will be eating for my meals next week. I`m going to be strong!

WickedBig

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.
6/22 / 194 * / I had to put an asterisk by today’s weight because I feel like there should be some fine print to explain. I’m traveling and had to go to the hotel gym to use the scale, where at 6 am Buff Fit Mama and Buff Fit Daddy were working out while watching their soon-to-be Buff Fit kiddos. Nothing against the Buff Fit Fam - I’d love to join their ranks some day - but today was not the day I wanted to conduct my weigh-in in the midst of curls and squats. So...I ate breakfast, took a shower and then went back. This is my weight on one of those doctor’s scales and while fully clothed and with wet hair. That has to count for 4 pounds, right?? My word, I think so! All in all, it was a fine day and I made good food choices, so feeling okay despite the number on the scale.

6/23
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eminater

HSW : 257.7lbs
CSW : 237.8 lbs (15 Jan, 2018)

01. R29 SW 237.8 EW: 233.6 (- 4.2 lbs)
02. R30 SW: 233.6 EW: 230.2 (- 3.4 lbs)
03. R31 SW: 230.2 EW: 228.4 (-1.8 lbs)
04. R32 SW: 228.4 EW: 223.2 (- 5.2 lbs)
05. R33 SW: 223.2 EW: 221.4 (-1.8 lbs)
06. R34 SW: 221.4 EW: 218.4 (-3.0 lbs)
07. R35 SW: 218.4 EW: 217.6 (-0.8 lbs)
08. R36 SW: 217.6 EW:--- did not complete round.
08. R38 SW: 218.4 EW: 216.2 (-2.2 lbs)
09. R39 SW: 216.2 EW: ---- did not complete this round
09. R43 SW: 219.4 EW: 215.8 (-3.6 lbs)
10. R44 SW: 215.8 EW:

Loss since challenge: -22.0 lbs (Jan 2018)
Average loss per round: -2.444 lbs (9 completed rounds)
Loss since highest weight: -41.9 lbs

GOALS:

1st Goal - 215 = *clothes shopping* I AM GOING TO GET THERE!
2nd Goal - 190 -195 lbs - onedeland - increase exercise
3rd Goal - 175 lbs = *clothes shopping
4th Goal - 155 lbs - hitting "healthy" and changing the pace
5. UGW - 135

Round 32 GOAL - target 225.x, EW 223.2 = accomplished, big time! ✅
Round 33 GOAL - to get down to 221.x - EW 221.4 = YES! ✅
Round 34 GOAL - to get out of the 220's EW 218.4 lbs!!! ... ACHIEVED!!! ✅
Round 35 GOAL - keep in the 21x.x … DONE! ✅
Round 36/37 - Easter holidays - stalled.
Round 38 GOAL - end the round with a loss. - yup, getting back on track! *FAIL*
Round 40 GOAL - actually RE-START after all these stalls. OMG *FAIL*

Round 43 GOAL - obviously to get back on to it. I just want to log every day, track every day.
... ACHIEVED!!! ✅ OMG! SO SO HAPPY …. I DID IT

Round 44 GOALS:
1) get back into daily logging and daily posting posting
2) stay Alcohol-Free!
3) 8k steps per day with 10 active hours per day
4) Goal Weight: get below 215 over consecutive days … and STAY THERE!

Day/Weight/Comment
17/06: 216.8 … feeling bloated, so a little bump … that’s ok
18/06: 217.4 … did not want to post today, although I am doing everything right, so maybe a whoosh is otw
19/06: 218.4 … TOM
20/06: 215.0 … Finally! YES!! whoosh *phew* keep doin’ what I’m doin’
21/06: 214.2 … Okay ... well, let’s see.
22/06: 215.0 …. I am hoping to see that 214.x again tomorrow
23/06: 214.8 … hoping for same or lower tomorrow. Will work hard today.
24/06:
25/06:
26/06: goal: below 215

I am SO SO determined!! I 100% NEED to get back into daily logging and being mindful about what I eat and drink.

This is a long term thing, a few bad days is something I'm getting better at coping with.

Trishcolli

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
06/21-155.0
06/22-154.8
06/23-154.2

S_Tr_S

OSW: 203 (1st April 2018)

End R37: 196.8 (-4.4)
End R38: 191.8 (-5.0)
End R39: 190.2 (-1.6)
End R40: 186.2 (-4.0)
End R41: 181.8 (-4.4)
End R42: 179.2 (-2.6)
End R43: 177.2 (-2.0)

R44 Goal: 175

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17: 177.0 Better than I had any right to expect.
6/18: 176.2 I'm on track again. My next goal is 175, which is my June-end goal and marks 2 stone lost.
6/19: 177.4 Okay.
6/20: 177.0
6/21: 177.2 It's been a bad week for me. Daughter's birthday and I ran with it.
6/22: 176.4 Another day or two before I'm out of the woods.
6/23: 178.0 I expected this, but I'm still not happy. Time to get my mind right again.
6/24:
6/25:
6/26:

TerriRichardson112

JGM10D ~|~ Round 44

Age: 72; Height 5’2”; Female
SW: 220lbs (Jan 2015)
Round 40: 165.7lbs (last Round in which I posted)

Daily Goals

Daily Goals
Food
~ Pre-log; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately
Cardio: 8500+ Steps daily
Strength:
~ 15+ mins lower body physio daily
~ 60+ minutes arms/core/abs per week
Flexibility:
~ 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
~ 60+ mins yoga/tai chi per week
Daily Mindfulness Practice/meditation
15 mins Daily Declutter session

Round 44
SW: 170lbs; GW: 168lbs
17/06: 169.9 Goals ✅ I need this accountability!
18/06: 169.6 Goals ✅ A good start. Fingers crossed that it continues.
19/06: 169.3 Goals ✅ Slow and steady.
20/06: 169.4 Goals ✅ Minor bounce.
21/06: 169.4 Goals ✅ Ah! Those summer days!
22/06: 168.9 Goals ✅ Mini Whoosh
23/06: 169.1 Goals ✅ ..... and a wee bounce.
24/06: Goals
25/06: Goals
26/06: Goals

OncologyChick

Age 48
Height 5’11”
SW 97kg
CW 91,8kg
GW 79kg

Round 42 lost 1.5kg
Round 43 lost 1.5kg
Round 44
SW 91.8
End Round 44 GW 90.8kg

6/17 91.1kg (-0.7kg) Ate a bit under my kcal goal and went to a welnesscentre. So lots of fluid loss. But still happy wth the numbers......
6/18 90.8kg (-0.3kg) Had an emotional day, not very hungry (but ate a whole bucket of Breyers icecream) and stayed whitin my kcal goal.
6/19 91.2kg (+0.4kg) That was expected. It all went down too quick.
6/20 91.6kg (+0.4kg) Ooohhh here we go again...
6/21 92.6kg (+1.0kg) Went for a sushi dinner, with lots of soysauce. Water-retention.
6/22 92.5kg (-0.1kg) Out for dinner again . Back to home cooked meals!!
6/23 91.4kg (-1.1kg) Back to normal!
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OncologyChick

@sue_01 I wish you all the good in the comming weeks. Keep positive, good luck on Monday and I hope all goes well for you!

vdecosta86

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20
6/21 - 191 - I am planning to drink a lot of water today and be more conscious about what I eat. I have to start somewhere.
6/22 - 189.7 - Ran for 20 minutes and drank a gallon of water yesterday but I also had wine and carbs at lunch with friends. Balance?
6/23 - 190.6 - A lot of eating on the go yesterday = a lot of sodium
6/24
6/25
6/26

allison8668

Round 43 - No loss

Round 44
6/17 : 170 lbs, start
6/18 : 170 lbs, feeling optimistic
6/19 : 170 lbs, any day now ...
6/20 : 169 lbs, waiting until tomorrow to make sure it’s real
6/21 : 169 lbs, really 168.6 - but I only do whole numbers
6/22 : 167 lbs, YAY !!!
6/23 : 167 lbs, still happy
6/24 :
6/25 :
6/26 :

TonyB0588

Male - 5' 10" - 52 years old

Original Start Weight 182 lbs in May 2016
Goal Weight 165 lbs

Late Start - February 2nd - 168 lbs End of Round - February 7th - 168.8 lbs
Round 31
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167
Round 32 - My 3rd Round
Start Round - 02/17 - 167.4 End of Round - 02/26 - 167.2
Round 33 - My 4th Round
Start Round - 2/27 - 168 End of Round - 3/8 - 167
Round 34 - My 5th Round
Start Round - 3/9 - 168 End of Round - 3/18 - 166.6
Round 35 - My 6th Round
Start Round 3/19 - 168.4 End of Round 3/28 - 166
Round 36 - My 7th Round
Start Round 3/29 - 166.6 End of Round 4/7 - 167.8
Round 37 - My 8th Round
Start Round 4/8 - 167.2 End of Round 4/17 - 167.2
Round 38 - My 9th Round
Start Round 4/18 - 167.8 End of Round 4/27 - 167.2
Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4
Round 40 - My 11th Round
Start Round 5/08 - 169.6 End Round 5/17 - 167.6
Round 41 - My 12th Round
Start Round 5/18 - 168.6 End Round 5/27 - 167.6
Round 42 - My 13th Round
Start Round 5/28 - 168.6 End Round 6/06 - 166.8

Round 43 - My 14th Round
Day/Weight/Comment
6/07 - 166.6
6/08 - 168.4
6/09 - 168.8
6/10 - 169.4 Yesterday's dinner was provided at a fund raising event
6/11 - 169.6
6/12 - 169.2
6/13
6/14 - 168.4 Gardening
6/15 - 168.2
6/16 - 168.4

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - 169 Grrr
6/18 - 168.8 Had a brisk walk last night
6/19 - 169
6/20 - 167.8 More gardening yesterday
6/21
6/22 - 169.2
6/23 - 169.4
6/24
6/25
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mz144

Round 44
My 9th round!

Female - 29 - 5'2"

Round 39 - SW 165.2 EW 163.6
Round 40 - SW 163.6 EW 161.6
Round 41 - SW 161.6 EW 158.4
Round 42 - SW 159.4 EW 156.6
Round 43 - SW 156.6 EW 155.0

SW - 172 on 1/14/18
CSW - 155.0
CGW - 154.0
UGW - 130

Day/Weight/Comment

6/17 - Traveling

6/18 - 156.8 - A huge win as I was unable to weigh myself over the weekend and we had many meals out as we were on vacation. Getting back to my normal routine today and trying to get plenty of water in.
100 days of logging today!

6/19 - 155.8 - Lots of swimming yesterday with my kids, no snacking, back to IF and plenty of water. Just need to work on how late dinners are. We get so caught up doing stuff outside it's 7-8:00 before we even think about cooking something. Overall yesterday was a good day though, plan on continuing the goodness right on through this round.

6/20 - 154.8 - Would love to cruise right on out of the 150s this round but also would be extremely happy with the number I'm at right now too.

6/21 -154.0 - My round goal! I didn't do anything to deserve this besides eat a little under calories. My steps were horrible and I didn't exercise, won't be surprised if it increases tomorrow but will step it up today and hopefully it'll stick around.

6/22 - 154.0 - Happy Friday!

6/23 - 154.0

6/24
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L2HS

Just Give Me 10 Days

5'2", Female, Serial Starter, Loss 65lbs in 6 months with MFP in 2013 (250lbs to 185lbs). Did it once, can do it again. Confident it’ll stick this time. SW: 250lbs (05/28/18), UGW: 140-150lbs

R43 SW 240.4 EW 237.6 (-2.8)
R44 SW 237.2 EW TBD

Good luck this round pals!

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17- 237.2 Only .2lbs off my weekly loss goal. Also down .4lbs from yesterday’s R43 EW. Went to BFF’s birthday party with Asian food and skipped all the noodles and carbs. Didn’t have cake. Didn’t miss it. Woohoo!
6/18- 236.8 Readjusted my goals and calories budget decreased by 200 calories. Not worried about it though since I’ve been consistently logging below budget. I have a nagging worry in the back of my mind that this big weight loss at the beginning of my journey won’t stick. I’m at about 13lbs in 3 weeks with just sticking to 1500 calories. No exercise yet because I’m waiting for clearance. I feel like I’m cheating somehow.
6/19- 237.2 Didn’t have to get on the scale to know there would be a gain today. Too much sodium, not enough water. Bloated and crampy today. AF still a no-show. Meh.
6/20- 236.2 Not sure what to think. AF finally decided to visit. I forgot how painful and uncomfortable it is. At least it confirms my suspicion for the gain yesterday. Don’t know how this round will play out. I’ve never tracked my weight during before. Ate at a deficit and was vigilante about drinking water. Bridal shower luncheon for a good friend/coworker today. I’m budgeting my calories for the chocolate cake.
6/21- 236.6 AF is not a pleasant visitor. Cramping and cravings. Note to self: STAY THE COURSE. Your body will catch up eventually. 3-4 more pounds and I’ll have lost the equivalent of my 5 month old.
6/22- 236.2 4Cs= cramps, cravings, chocolate, and chips. Positive note: still down 1 lb since start of round.
6/23- 237.0 Had a mental health day yesterday. Shopping, hair cut, lunch out with friends, and mani/pedi with complimentary mimosa. Not a great food choice day but just what I needed to recharge. No Regerts.
6/24
6/25
6/26

SheilaBoneham

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 151.2
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

R43 end weight 150.6: 10-day ave 1406

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.

06/22 - 149.4 - 1245 - 10-day ave 1422
I'm really not trying to cut my calories below 1450, but am eating what I want to be satisfied and hit my protein goal and find I come out this way. I have consciously stopped my afternoon snacks -- I used to eat ~250 mid-afternoon -- because I was finding that I had to cut back on good dinner foods. The first few days I really wanted my snacks, but now, not so much. I think cutting back on the snacks has not only cut my calories, but also cut my cravings. Anyway, I finally have my 10-day averages circling my goal and I'll be interested to see how that plays out over the rest of R44 and R45. I'd really like to break out of the 49s!!! I'd like to make a couple of line graphs of calorie averages and weight to see where they overlap and diverge. But nah - I'm obsessive enough about the numbers. Have a healthy, healthful weekend, all!

06/23 - 148.4 - 1178 - 10-day ave 1407
Finally trending in the right direction. I expect bounces, but at least I'm losing again. Today I plan to eat a few more calories - don't want a pattern of being as low as yesterday - but I'm really just eating lots of veggies & lean protein and I'm quite satisfied, so some low days shouldn't mess too much with my metabolism.

06/24
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06/26

AJB1014

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!
6/22 - Friday - 196.8 - A new number! A little less than 3 months into this journey and the biggest change - I AM HAPPY. It's not the weight loss, it's the way I'm fueling my body that seems to be improving my overall mood. Less mood swings, PMS is manageable not scary, I don't feel deprived of anything, I'm not guilting myself about the things I eat, I'm communicating better. Basically, I've improved a LOT of habits, not just my eating and that is SO satisfying to me. Plans to go out to lunch today, checked out the menu and will probably have either salmon ceasar salad or fish tacos (baked with coleslaw side). I'm going to try to order more fish when we go out because we don't cook it enough at home. Lunch was a last minute plan and we usually order out on Friday night at home, so I don'y have anything out for dinner. But I'm getting better at winging it and making it work - so I won't stress! Happy Friday!
6/23 - Saturday - 194.8 - later than usual weigh in. Don't expect that number to stick arond but cool to see it. Was worried yesterday would be a bust but had homemade dinner at MIL and ice cream at home and stayed within calories. Have a party today so taking today as my 20 to enjoy, since I can't plan for what will be there I will just enjoy the day! More leg cramps waking me up grrr...
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SW: 176
Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 177.1
6/18 176.4
6/19 176.0
6/20 176.0
6/21 175.8
6/22 176.1 So up and down this time
6/23 176.0
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