JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 44

GrandmaJackie

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...

6/22 I forgot to weigh in,

6/23 148.6 ~ (Steps 8,690) Yesterday I officially started doing keto so we’ll see how this goes...

6/24 146.6 ~ (Steps 18,244) Day 2, besides having to really focus on meal planning it went well yesterday...My husband wanted to go out to lunch so we went to Red Robin...I had a lettuce turkey burger wrap with a side salad.

6/25
6/26

cpanus

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!
06/22 - 141.0 at 5:00 a.m. Surprise! Don't know if it's a dream or real. We'll see tomorrow.
06/23 - 140.4 at 6:00 a.m. Surprise again! Wow!
06/24 - 140.4 at 5:00 a.m. Yes!
06/25
06/26

Chris

quiltingjaine

@puttyputty OTOH, wouldn’t we all LOVE to drop 10 over night?

@GrandmaJackie Be sure to take before pics! My younger daughter was sure there were no changes until she looked at side by side shots. My older daughter posted side by sides of herself wearing an XL tee that was tight when she started and a M tee in the same color now. WOW what a difference!

@wellnfree I hope they put your husband on an antiviral. When mine had them Zovirax was new. Sending prayers that you caught them early!

quiltingjaine

@GrandmaJackie Thanks for the heads up! HAPPY SUMMER!!

@cjsacto Welcome back neighbor!

quiltingjaine

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 125

SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5
SW Rnd 10 167 AW 165.3 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

SW Rnd 44 133.5

Recommended viewing on Netflix or YouTube: The Magic Pill

Recommended reading: The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD

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.
6/21 134.5
6/22 133.5 Late check in as we took friends to the airport this morning and stopped for some groceries on the way home.
6/23 134.0. Under calories and macros, drank over a gallon of water yesterday.
6/24 134.5 Over on everything again. I’m human.

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 - 148.8 - 1820 - 10-day ave 1446 - 7 day ave 1393
The only surprise here is that the uptick wasn't more - pizza for late lunch/early dinner yesterday and a bit of a snack attack last night but good stuff!). I could still see a rise in the next couple of days from this, but my 10-day and 7-day averages are fine so I'm not worried for the long run. The rain has stopped and I'm off for a long walk on our beautiful river greenway. Enjoy your Sunday!

06/25
06/26

denswrex

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. "If every day were like today... You'd weigh 171.3 lbs in 5 weeks"

6/22 164.8 Whew, stayed in my limits yesterday but felt like I ate a lot.

6/23 166.6 Late night snacking appearing as feedback on the scale today. Today and tomorrow I am staying on my plan, looking to hit 164 on Monday!

6/24 164.4 Not sure where this came from, but am grateful. (Went over calories yesterday with a cocktail) 164 on Monday is within reach! I am starting to feel less bloat in my tummy area, though I am not thin, I can remember what thin feels like and I like it! Stay on plan and watching my salt today!

6/25 WEEKLY WEIGH IN
6/26

puttyputty

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: 5/7

Woman, 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.

6/22 at 6:15 / 230 / Yep! Still pleased. I usually bounce back up a little. Already hit my movement goal for today, and I hit it yesterday, too. ETA: NSV! I'm fitting into pants I couldn't wear a couple of months ago. Nice to get a wardrobe boost without new spending!

6/23 at 8:10 / 227.8 / Woot! Obviously a later weigh in, but dang!

6/24 at 8:20 / 229.4 / Yeah, I had a carb blowout yesterday. More calories than I've had in a looooong time. Let's just say there was gluten free sourdough bread from San Francisco and gluten free pumpkin roll from the Amish and things went downhill fast! Got my exercise in and I'm feeling pretty good about life right now.




6/25
6/26

amybethjack

Orginal starting weight 04/30/18 284.6
End of round 39 05/07/18 276.2 ( -8.4 )
End of round 40 05/17/18 269.4 ( -6.8 )
End of round 41 05/17/18 272.0 ( +2.6)
End of round 42 06/06/18 267.6 ( -4.4 )
End of round 43 06/16/18 262.6 ( -5.0 )

Round 44
Day/Weight/Comment
17-Jun 264.4 Too much soda yesterday
18-Jun 265.6 Ate within my macros and stayed under my calorie goal so I blame the gain on monthly water retention.
19-Jun 264.4 KFC for dinner and I skipped both the biscuit AND the cookie!
20-Jun 265.4 Dinner out at a restarant that is famous for it bread and I skipped the bread!
21-Jun 264.0 Didn't eat much during the day and I indulged in soda in the evening so I guess the two evened out.
22-Jun 264.4
23-Jun 264.6 Funeral dinner yesterday so the choices weren't stellar.
24-Jun 264.6 Out to eat twice yesterday. Makes good food choices more difficult but I think I mostly did alright. I did indulge in soda, though, which isn't my frriend.

Ooga78

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!
6/22: 172.8/Fit in a work-out before work today!
6/23: 172.4/The struggle is real. Happy to be moving in the right direction.
6/24: 172.0/Not drinking alcohol right now and a summer weekend make it difficult, but I hung in there.

NormaV14

am in. I am truly struggling. Not logging regularly and traveling a lot with no scale. Working out regularly but the eating thing is a challenge. Hopefully, Round 43, I will get better about being mindful.

December 2016 SW 148#
November 2017 lowest weight 133#
Round 41 final weight 139.2#
Round 42 final weight 138.4#
Round 43 final weight 140.2#
Goal weight 132#

Day/Weight/Comment

06/17 no scale
06/18 no scale
06/19 no scale
06/20 no scale
06/21 no scale
06/22 no scale
06/23 143
06/24 142.8# I have the knowledge, I have the tools but some time I am missing the common sense I need to use it. Now I have dug myself a hole because I didn't log and didn't have a scale. Hopefully, I can dig myself out of my hole and it won't get any worse!
06/25
06/26

Snowflake1968

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
6/22 - 187.0
6/23 - 186.8
6/24 - 185.8
6/25
6/26

deepwoodslady

Day/Weight/Comment
Round 2 for me.

6/17 Starting weight 193.8 walked 6 miles and 14,000 steps today which included some walking at the school track. Got in my water (96 degrees here today). Did well on my Keto diet. Did my 16:8 Intermittent fast. Everything went well today. I am hoping to get back to my most recent lowest weight soon which was 190.0 . Best wishes to you all. I just want you all to know how much you always inspire me…….

6/18 192.0 walked 7 miles and 14,000 steps today mostly “spring” cleaning. Intermittent fasted for 14 hours falling 2 hours short of my typical. Logged. Drank minimum water because I was so busy. I went over my allowable carbs of 20 (at about 30) but MFP allowed me much more if I wanted to eat back my burned calories. I was just extra hungry after all the work, but I stuck completely to my keto friendly foods. Tomorrow will be another busy day. I will make a better meal and water plan but I am happy with my progress so far.

6/19 I Honestly forgot to weigh this morning when I was awoken early with someone at the door. But my weight was probably up because I went on a binge last night with snacks, then I even got up and cooked! I drank a lot of water today to try to flush it. I walked over 18,000 steps including two miles at the school track. I did some very physical jobs in the house. BUT THERE IS NO SUCH THINGS AS OUTRUNNING THE FORK so tomorrow will tell the true tale and I know I will pay. Please folks, don’t follow in my example. It was not worth it. If I cheat next time, it will be more than just binging and overeating my diet foods. Anyway, keep me in mind and pray I’ll get strong again folks. I’ve been pretty weak off and on for the past month. I will try harder tomorrow as today was not the greatest either. I’m honest and faithful in my logging though which, at least, leaves me with remorse.

6/20 195.2 after the above binge night. Stuck to my diet very well today eating healthy keto friendly foods. Lots of walking at work and home logging over 6 miles and over 14,000 steps on my fitbit. Lots of coffee and tea today. Working on the water tonight. I continue to log every morsel and stare either victory or defeat directly in the eye. I join other strong confident women here on MFP in our quest to good health and happiness. I hope the scale tomorrow will reflect my sacrifices today. Nonetheless, I shall prevail!

6/21 193.0 much better today. Worked hard at work and at home. Got in almost 17,000 steps today, followed my diet, even when STARVING TO DEATH , but lacked some of my usual water because I was so busy. But I still logged over 64 oz which is so-so for my weight. Was just too busy to feel either strong or weak. Just flew through the day. I am still trying to get back to my lowest recent weight of 190.0 so I am (at the very least) not going backward. Good night and sweet dreams to all!

6/22 191.2 and still working my way back to 190.0. Had lots of steps in yesterday (17,000) and hope to get in over 10,000 today though I am stranded at home. I continue to use the 16:8 Intermittent fast to help. Yesterday my carbs were right on 20 net but my calories were too low (746) because I at mostly vegetables with only a little ground turkey. I actually had to add some cheese and walnuts to a snack to even reach the 746. I will try for higher calories today so my metabolism is not negatively affected while still maintaining my 20 net carb goal or less. But I never know what the day may bring. I hope everyone will enjoy this beautiful Friday. We are expecting a high of 75 on this mainly sunny day in northern Michigan. A little cool for this time of year, but beautiful and pleasant.

6/23 191.4 small bump up but likely due to high sodium yesterday. Had nearly 14,000 steps on my fitbit last night which included a 2 mile walk at the school track. I was very proud of myself. I ate at McDonald’s and had my meal bunless to stick to low carb. Stayed within my macros. I can count this day as a success. Still reaching for that 190.0 goal which was my lowest recorded weight of late. Baby steps…….

6/24 191.4 No Change. Boo Hoo. I walked 8100+ steps yesterday, but did not go for my usual walk. Lots of standing on my feet, but less walking because I was cleaning out closets and drawers (changing up to smaller clothes, yay !!!). Followed my low carb diet very well. My blood sugar numbers continue to improve. I think I am going to have to scratch and claw my way out of the 190’s but that’s okay. Nothing wrong with a good cat fight every now & then.

6/25
6/26

mthomas0228

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.

6/22 Weight = 167.2 I'm down 1.4 lbs. from yesterday but not sure that is a real drop. I weighed in late this morning + I missed dinner last night due to going to the movies but was still in an acceptable calorie range and wasn't hungry when I got home. I'm trying to do intermittent fasting when possible, so an 8 hour eating window and 16 hr fasting. The latest I can push breakfast without being hungry is 10:30 a.m., so that means I have to finish my last meal by 6:30 p.m. the day before. I feel like doing this has (so far) really got me in control of my hunger. Before I was CRAZY hungry all the time. Fueling my body with protein/fruit/veg at every meal and spacing my carb intake to specific times is probably helping with this as well. I completed day 4 of my 30 day challenge workout yesterday and the yoga definitely helped, feeling much less sore this morning! But the biggest positive of yesterday is...I did not have anything at the movies!! I even looked up the calories beforehand and could fit a 1/2 of a small popcorn into my calories but passed and instead had hummus and veggies before I went! Have a great weekend everyone

6/23 Weight = 166.2 Another late morning weigh-in, but still great to sleep in! Yesterday was a good food day, I ate according to my meal plan and felt satisfied, not deprived, and hunger was controlled. Still struggling to get 4 meals in but am happy with the 3 I had. I completed day 5 of my exercise challenge and it was a cardio Tabata style workout, not going to lie, it was hard! Lots of jumping. In the afternoon, I took my daughter to a trampoline park and I jumped as well to get an extra calorie burn.

6/24 Weight = 166.4 A little blip up. A did everything right yesterday, lots of exercise, ate well within my calories, drank plenty of water. I think this is just a bit of an bounce from the previous 2 days' late weigh-ins. This is probably the more accurate number. I'll be back to my normal weekday 7:00 a.m. weigh-ins tomorrow, which will give a more accurate number. I completed day 6 of my 30 day exercise challenge yesterday which was upper body + got in a short run. I am doing my measurements every 5 days and today was that day. The biggest change was in my waist, which is where I usually lose 1st. Unfortunately, where I want to see the change is my face & chest and those are the last places I lose. But determined to get there. Stay strong everyone, we're in the home stretch of this challenge!

6/25
6/26

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- 236.2 Third time logging this weight during this round. Hopefully it’s the charm and it’ll stay. Rough night with the kids and late weigh in this morning. Good food choices yesterday and did some cleaning/moving furniture. Researched TDEE and macros. Adjusted on MFP and hope I did it correctly.
6/25
6/26

tiabirdie56

Seeking lower bodyfat %

My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"

USW: 253
SW: 240
CW: 194.2
GW: 189
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*
{Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs}
{Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs}
{Round 36 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs}
{Round 38 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 40 - lost 3 lbs}
{Round 41 - lost .8 lbs}
{Round 42 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs - EW 194.2}

Day/Weight/Comment

•6/17 - 194.2 - Wow. It's been a while since I've maintained my EW challenge loss to SW. I'm sure my buddy will return tomorrow.
•6/18 - 195.2 - No electrolytes yesterday and I should have had some. Spent some time in the sun over a blazing grill and then sat out in the heat for an hour. I was worn out last night and still tired. The heat really beats me down.
•6/19 - 194.6 - I thought I had posted already. Waking up at 4 am and reading posts is taking a toll on my memory. Lol
•6/20 - 194.8 - Early weigh in
•6/21 - Very early weigh in

•6/22 - 194.4 - probably less but I want to drink my coffee now

-195.6/ 6:30am
-194.8/ 8am
-194.6/ 9am
-194.4/ 9:45AM
*1.2lbs of fluid!
•6/23 - 195.6 - Let's see. Early weigh in, deficient water intake yesterday, under calories (not really a big deal) but also did not meet my macros (BIG deal)


•6/24 - 194.4 - After 2 - 12oz cups of coffee and 16ozs of water. So I don't really know what my weight is this morning. I did see 191 point something. I hope I reach that weight soon!

•6/25
•6/26


Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•24.2 lbs lost
•BMI lowered 3.7 points
•BF% reduced 5.8%



■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app


R34/SW: 218.4 - BMI=34.1- BF%=44.4
R35/SW: 215.4 - BMI=33.7- BF%=44.2
R36/SW: 213 - BMI=33.4 - BF%=43.1
R37/SW: 212 - BMI=33.2 - BF%=42.8
R38/SW: 206.4 - BMI=32.3 - BF%=42
R39/SW: 205.4 - BMI=32.1 - BF%=41.7
R40/SW: 202 - BMI=31.6 - BF%=41.2
R41/SW: 199 - BMI=31.2 - BF%=39.9
R42/SW: 196.6 - BMI=30.9 - BF%=39.7
R43/SW: 195.6 - BMI=30.5 - BF%=39
R44/SW: 194.2 - BMI=30.4- BF%=38.6



45.8 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
58.8 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

benczean

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.
6/22 178.2/ And back up. We went out to eat last night and I’m sure I had way too much salt. I have another work-out planned tonight, so I’m going to try to stay hydrated.
6/23 178.4
6/24 178.6/ The rise the last two days is to be expected, I haven’t had enough water and ate out a lot on a day trip yesterday. I’m back to strict logging today, drinking more water, and I walked 3 miles this morning.
6/25
6/26

allmannerofthings

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
6/22 189.8 emotional eating - damage control needed today
6/23 189.8 ETA Started down the emotional eating slide again yesterday, but proud that I was able to shut it down and compensate by changing up my supper - ended up just 6 cals over.
6/24 DNW woke up late - really hoping the rain will stop so I can walk outside - rather than on the treadmill.
6/25
6/26

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.
6/23 133.32- Only measured a 1 mile walk, but did more unmeasured.
6/24 132.88- 4.03 mile walk
6/25
6/26

DebCountsAll

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@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.

I did not know this! I missed two days around my mother's death and lost my streak. How do I adjust my streak?