Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 51

sue_01

Height 5’6”
SW -196
GW - 165

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26- Goal for the week get my walking steps up. Healthy eating, finally done with the steroids hopefully all the
swelling goes away. Theres a lot of spots. ( face, throat, behind my neck,)
8/27- Still a take it easy day, lots of swelling still.
8/28- Still not myself, I think it is because I cut back from taking my steroids. They are awful.
8/29- Feeling a lot better today, it is because of tapering off steroids. Walking steps are increasing.
8/30 walking steps are up today hit 18,438 slowed down on my water
8/31
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

Chantel447

Round 51
Excited for my second round want to see more progress.

Female, Chantel 23y/o, 5’5, from Toronto, Canada
Round 50 SW-162.2lbs EW- 158.8lbs (-3.4lbs)

CW- 158.8lbs (8/25)
Goal EW- 154.2lbs
GW- 130-140lbs not too sure

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26- 157.2lbs when I stepped on the scale I was shocked to see this number. Yesterday was a tough day for me my 7month old daughter was extremely fussy all day. Would not take a nap for longer then 10mins, refusing her bottles, & crying non stop. The beauty of teething. & because of that I stress ate. Healthy snacks yes but way more than I should have. I was expecting to be back in the 60s after yesterday. So very please about this number. I plan on having a better day. I did take a very long walk yesterday so maybe that’s why the loss.

8/27- 157.4lbs totally expected this I been kinda sabotaging myself with my snacking. I’m going to try my best not not snack today because once I do I can’t stop.

8/28 n/a
8/29 n/a
8/30 164lbs I was so embarrassed to post today. I fell back into my vicious cycle with food. I been binge eating like crazy. Last round I was so motivated & then it’s like I just gave up. I’m going to start fresh tomorrow. Hoping I can get a hold on things. & see the scale go back down. Really feel like *kitten* 😭
8/31
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

eminater

I'm in for round 51, time to stay focused … ONEDERLAND awaits!

HSW : 257.8 lbs
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: 213.8 (-2.0 lbs)
11. R45 SW: 213.8 EW: 213.4 (-0.4 lbs)
12. R46 SW: 213.4 EW: 210.4 (-3.0 lbs)
13. R47 SW: 210.4 EW: 207.6 (-2.8 lbs)
14. R48 SW: 207.6 EW: 205.6 (-2.0 lbs)
15. R49 SW:205.6 EW ---- on holidays in “maintenance” if possible
15. R50 SW:210.0 EW: 204.2 (-1.4 lbs)
16. R51 SW:204.2 EW:

Loss since challenge: -33.6 lbs (Jan 2018)
Average loss per round: -2.24 lbs (15 completed rounds)
Loss since highest weight: -53.6 lbs

GOALS:

✅1st Major Goal - 215 ✅ *clothes shopping*
Reward: clothes shopping trip (x 2 Round 44 and Round 45)

• mini goal : 210 ✅= fresh flowers - I LOVED this reward and will use this again!
• mini goal: 205 ✅ = foot massage and pedicure
• next mini goal : 200 = afternoon tea with friends

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

mini-goals
210 lbs ✅ fresh flowers for my dining table. - R47
205 lbs ✅- foot massage and pedicure - R50
200 lbs = afternoon tea with friends - hopefully Round R52 or R53 if all goes very well.
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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 ... ACHIEVED!!! ✅ OMG! SO SO HAPPY …. I DID IT
Round 44 GOAL - get below 215 ✅
Round 45 GOAL - Goal Weight: 211.x um …. Haha… not when the round ends on a bumb!
Round 46 GOAL - To get to 210.x a ✅ - taking this round as a WIN!
Round 47 GOAL - to get to 20x.x ✅
Round 48 GOAL - to get to 205.x ✅
Round 49 = ROAD TRIP!
Round 50 GOAL - to get to 205.x ✅ ACHIEVED!!! AMAZING! … Really glad I am moving on from the Road Trip
Round 51 GOAL - to get to 203.x

Round 51 GOALS:
1) To get back to 202.x - 203.x
2) To drink 3+ litres a day
3) To try to eat as clean as possible every day
4) To increase steps during my work week
5) To be AF at least 5 days a week.


Day/Weight/Comment

R51 SW: 204.2 lbs

26/08: 205.2 lbs … ate out last night (logged all, stayed under) so keen to move down tomorrow.
27/08: 207.8 lbs
28/08: 208.8 lbs …. ?? What ??
29/08: 206.6 lbs … creeping back down
30/08: 205.0 lbs … okay better but looking for a loss haha … ended last round on 204.2 lbs
31/08: 204.2 lbs … YAY!! Back to starting weight
01/09:
02/09:
03/09: *weigh in*
04/09: *goal: 203.x*
R51 EW: tbd

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

deepwoodslady

Chantel447 wrote: »

8/30 164lbs I was so embarrassed to post today. I fell back into my vicious cycle with food. I been binge eating like crazy. Last round I was so motivated & then it’s like I just gave up. I’m going to start fresh tomorrow. Hoping I can get a hold on things. & see the scale go back down. Really feel like *kitten* 😭

I know exactly how you feel. I do fantastic until someone invites me somewhere. Then I just don't know how to behave around food! You are not alone. Success is still ripe for the picking! Let's press past our binges and start each day fresh, expecting sweet success! I am with you girl!

OncologyChick

Age 48
Height 5’11”
SW 97kg
GW 79kg

Round 42 lost 1.5kg
Round 43 lost 1.5kg
Round 44 lost 1 kg
Round 45 lost 0.2kg
Round 46 lost 1.7kg
Round 47 lost 0.5kg
Round 48 lost 0.9kg
Round 49 lost 2.1kg
Round 50 gained 0.3kg

Round 51 SW 85.9
End Round 51 GW 84.9kg

8/26 85.3kg (-0.6kg) Moved a lot while helping my stepson moving out, ate under kcalgoal.
8/27 85.1kg (-0.2kg) Lazy Sunday, walked 3x times with the dog and went to a foodtruck festival. Guesstimated I hit my kcalgoal.
8/28 85.1kg (-0.0kg) My non-working day, spent well. Just didnt move as much as I would have liked to.
8/29 84.6kg (-0.5kg) Yessssssssss, finally under 85. This has been a while (maybe 10 years). A "normal" BMI comes in sight. It gives me so much confidence that I'm able to loose more without much stress. Thanks to you guys too!!
8/30 84.8kg (+0.2kg) Made a lovely lasagna, had an overal good day and stayed in kcalgoal.
8/31 84.6kg (-0.2kg) Had a good day foodwise, made Risotto and a fluff for desert. Could have moved a lot more
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

littleflutterby

Round 50- -1.8lb
Round 51- SW 351.6lb

8/26 - 351.6lb
Under my calorie goal for the day. I really need to work on eating while I'm at work! Sometimes it's so easy just to forget to eat. So I finish work and I'm really hungry! Took the stairs when I came home today. I really can't do much activity because my body always aches, but I hope that I'll be able to soon!
8/27 - 349.8 (-1.8)
really, really happy that a loss finally showed on the scales! It likes to fluctuate, and I know the weight is not the be-all and end-all of this....but I am so relieved that I could *see* a result.
Another good day food-wise. My body is totally aching still, so not much physical activity. Hopefully when the weather finally cools down, I can go for walks and things!
8/28 - 348.2lb (-1.6lb/ -3.4lb total)
another good result on the scales and very surprised!
went to an all you can eat sushi place and tracked everything and didn't overeat! My wife had a birthday party and i stayed clear of the cakes and treats, having a nice supper now and feeling very positive- 2 weeks fully on plan and not fallen once!
8/29 - no weigh in
I really need to be more prepared when I'm working earlier. I don't eat much at work- it's really hard to force myself to eat! That's what I'm going to work on tomorrow! I might be less likely to want to eat later at night if I've had 3 square meals before 10pm!
But still stayed under calories for the day. Hoping for an early night so I am less groggy and sluggish!

8/30 - no weigh in
Today I didn't prep lunch and didn't eat anything at work! Not really the best thing to do. But at least I dodged the pizza and homemade cheesecake that was there! Did have that early night last night- was in bed by 10 and had a little bit of awake time at 5am...but other than that, a good sleep (got up at 8am) I'm still sluggish. Tomorrow I'm off work but going food shopping with the wife (she drives, I don't and she's going away for a few days so I have to be stocked up!)
Got my shopping list at the ready and looking forward to trying some new recipes! It's been really hard not weighing myself, but I found myself in the first 3 days of this challenge getting really obsessive about the scales!
8/31 -
9/01 -
9/02 -
9/03 -
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makinica

SW: 73.4 kg
GW: 68 kg

Round 1

8/26 - 73.4kg
8/27 - 73.0kg -- Yesterday I actually was more committed thinking about this group. every time I wanted to "cheat" I remembered that I'll be logging my weight in the morning and that these 10 days might not show a minus if I do so. It worked, I stayed out of the fridge.
8/28 - 72.6kg -- I swear that this is the first time in forever I see the scale going down.woo! It must be this challenge! I'm really mindful of what I'm doing/eating knowing that I'll be reporting on it. Tonight I have the gym, curious to see how that affects things. Ideally, I'd love to lose 1kg (2lbs) every challenge. Not sure if that's possible, but I'll try! This is an awesome group. Keep rocking, ladies, and gents. We can do this.
8/29 - 71.8 kg - Wooo! probably just losing water or something but I'll take it. I was on my cal goal and went to the gym, so pretty good day. It's summer here so navigating weekends here is the most difficult part. Beer, icecreams and a bunch of other no-nos everywhere. But hey, it's "just 10 days", right? It really helps me to chunk this down and think in those terms. I'm trying to learn not to use the food as an award, so here's mine: At the end of the challenge purchase new fitness clothes as a reward.
8/30 - 71.7 kg - Last night I had 2 beers, but I skipped dinner. Not very healthy but I wasn't really hungry and I was going out with my friends. I don't want to be enslaved by MFP or weight loss, we still need to live in the process. Anyways, good to see this. If I end this Round on 71, I'll be happy. Tonight I have the gym, so yay there! Maybe we see a small drop tomorrow. Still loving this challenge, and already know I'll be doing the next one too.
8/31 - 71.3kg - Yesterday was such a busy day that I didn't even have time to eat at work, although I brought food! Wasn't hungry, either. Gym sessions was fabu, having another one tonight. For 2 more weeks I'll be going 3x/week and then I'm shifting to 5x/week. A friend inspired me: when I told her "I don't have time to go to the gym" she said "then there's something very wrong with your business and life priorities if you don't have 1h per day for yourself and your health". How very true!
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

Tracie_Lord

I'm 37 years old from UK and 5'11

Pre challenge loss 24.00lbs

R21 SW 274.50 EW 268.00 (-6.50)
R22 SW 268.00 EW 267.50 (-0.50)
R23 SW 267.50 EW 264.75 (-2.75)
R24 SW 264.50 EW 264.75 (+0.25)
R25 SW 264.75 EW 268.50 (+4.00)
R26 SW 269.25 EW 268.50 (-0.75)
R27 SW 269.25 EW 262.50 (-7.25)
R28 SW 262.50 EW 255.75 (-6.75)
R29 SW 255.75 EW 254.50 (-0.75)
R30 SW 254.50 EW 249.50 (-5.00)
R31 SW 249.50 EW 247.50 (-2.00)
R32 SW 247.50 EW 252.25 (+4.75)
R33 SW 252.75 EW 242.75 (-9.50)
R34 SW 242.75 EW 236.25 (-6.50)
R35 SW 236.25 EW 235.75 (-0.50)
R36 SW 235.75 EW 233.50 (-2.25)
R37 SW 233.50 EW 230.00 (-3.50)
R38 SW 230.00 EW 228.50 (-1.50)
R39 SW 228.50 EW 229.50 (+1.00)
R40 SW 229.50 EW 223.50 (-6.00)
R41 SW 223.50 EW 229.50 (+6.00)
R42 SW 229.50 EW 231.75 (+2.25)
R43 SW 231.75 EW 223.50 (-8.25)
R44 SW 223.50 EW 223.50 (-0.00)
R45 SW 223.50 EW 219.50 (-4.00)
R46 SW 219.50 EW 217.50 (-2.00)
R47 SW 217.50 EW 215.25 (-2.25)
R48 SW 215.25 EW 215.50 (+0.25)
R49 SW 215.50 EW 211.75 (-3.75)
R50 SW 211.75 EW 209.50 (-2.25)

Loss to date (measured start of round) - 85.25lbs
GW end of round - 204lbs

Good luck for this round guys!!! xx

08/25 - 209.50
08/26 - 208.75
08/27 - 207.50
08/28 - 207.25
08/29 - 206.25
08/30 - 205.25
08/31 - 205.00
09/01
09/02
09/03
09/04

TerriRichardson112

JGM10D ~|~ Round 51
Round 50 goal: ✅ with a last minute Whoooosh! Now to keep it going.
I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and DETERMINED to achieve my goals!
Previous rounds

Age: 72; Height 5’2”; Female
OSW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
LW: 153 (Oct 2016)
Round 40: 165.7lbs (last Round in which I posted)
Round 41-43: slacked off, gained weight.
Round 44: SW: 170.0; GW: 168; EW: 168.4
Round 45: SW: 168.4; GW: 167; EW: 167.2
Round 46: last recorded goal 10/07: 167.5 (on vacation 10/7-18/7)
Round 47: SW: 173.6; GW: 170; EW: 168.4
Round 48: SW: 168.4; GW: 167; EW: 167.4
Round 49: SW: 168.4; GW: 166; EW: 167.4 (at least I didn't gain!)
Round 50: SW: 167.4; GW: 166.x; EW: 166.8 ✅ Result!!!

Daily Goals

Daily Goals
Food
~ Pre-log; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately
Cardio:
~ 9,500+ Steps daily
~ 30+ minutes HIIT
Strength:
~ 15+ mins lower body physio daily
~ 10+ minutes arms/core/abs
Flexibility:
~ 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
~ 10+ mins yoga/tai chi
Daily Mindfulness Practice/meditation
15 mins Daily Declutter session

Round 50 EW: 166.8
25/08: 166.8 : Goals ✅ 😂😍 ✅ Goal Achieved! It's so good to be in a lower decade. My round means are on a downward trend. Roll on Round 51

Round 51 GW: <166.8
26/08: 167.1 : Goals ✅ This seems to happen ever time I have a whoosh. At least my mean weight is steadily decreasing each round.
27/08: 167.4 : Goals ✅ weekend bounce! Too many carbs! I must find a way to avoid this for the next month!
28/08: 166.6 : Goals ✅ I'm gonna wait and see if this sticks before I jump up and down!
29/08: 166.8 : Goals ✅
30/08: 166.5 : Goals ✅
31/08: 166.7 : Goals ✅ This is part of the pattern I have noticed. A small whoosh, a bounce up, small daily fluctuations, another small whoosh, etc, etc, etc. The trend continues downward so learning to be less focused on the daily figure, and concentrating on the big picture.
Slightly over 60lbs discarded (not 'lost'. I ain't looking to get them back!); 12lbs to go to goal weight.
01/08: xxx : Goals
02/08: xxx : Goals
03/08: xxx : Goals
04/08: xxx : Goals Start of 7 day vacation.



THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieve permanent change.

REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

• Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
• A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
• Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
• The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
• Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
• The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
• When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
• Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

RosyDanielle

I've been away so late to join this round, but still keen:

8/26 no scale
8/27 no scale
8/28 no scale
8/29 no scale
8/30 no scale
8/31 57.3 kg
9/1
9/2
9/3
9/4

Deviette

Info:

Female/26 yo/159cm

Previous Rounds:
Round 45 (1) - SW: 71.9 EW: 70.7 (-1.2kg)
Round 46 (2) - SW: 70.7 EW: 70.5 (-0.2kg)
Round 47 (3) - SW: 70.5 EW: 70.3 (-0.2kg)
Round 48 (4) - SW: 70.3 EW: 71.6 (+1.3kg)
Round 49 (5) - SW: 71.6 EW: 69.8 (-1.8kg)
Round 50 (6) - SW: 69.8 EW: 69.0 (-0.8kg)

Round 51 (7):
OSW: 75.1kg
SW: 69.0kg
GW: 68.5kg
UGW: 62kg

Day/Weight/Comment

8/26: 69.5 - Kept around goal
8/27: 68.6 - kept around goal
8/28: 68.8 - BBQ yesterday, I've probably under logged, but generally quite good. Lots of running around after the puppy. Slept VERY well. Also, because I've been catching up. Look! LOOK! Under 69kg! I have literally not seen 68.x since before stopped living at home! I AM VERY HAPPY TO SEE THIS! Been finding it easier to stick to the goal at the moment, so all going well right now.
8/29: 68.6 - Well this is officially 1 stone down. A target I wasn't aiming for until I overheard some work colleagues discussing weight loss (both of them started about the same time I had, and have lost similar amounts, I'm nosy, I know, but I was interested and they were discussing this across the office so whatever) And one said to the other "it doesn't really feel like you've made progress until you've lost a stone". Now I don't agree with her, however I get her point. There is something very satisfactory about being able to say "I have lost a stone". Although I'm working in kg, most people in the uk still use stone and pounds for their own weights. When asked how much I've lost, saying "oh about 6 and a half kilos" doesn't sound as impressive as "about a stone" (mostly because many people don't know how much 6.5kg is, whereas everyone knows that 1stone is actually quite a bit) Anyway, that aside, okay food day yesterday. Bread and butter tea so was quite tricky to log. Again, I made sure I over logged on some foods (cheese mostly) to make up for the almost certain underlogging elsewhere. Still, pretty good overall.
8/30: 68.6 - Another good day. Kept under calories, somewhat surprisingly considering my large dinner, but breakfast consisted of a banana (I wasn't hungry) so I banked some calories there. Lots of running around in the garden tiring the pup out (he slept through most of the night!) Not much more to comment. Going well

8/31: 68.7 - So tired. Went to bed at about half 9 yesterday and got the longest night sleep I've had in a week. Still tired though. Food wise, yesterday was under goals which is always good. Definitely feeling like today might be a tough one for me, though, so I'll let you know how I'm doing tomorrow.

9/01:
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9/04:

tinkerbellang83

Started: Round 51 226.2lbs
MFP Start Weight: 255.7lbs
End Goal Weight: 180lbs
ROUND 51 End Weight:

ROUND 51
Current Goal Weight: 225lbs
Day Weight
8/26 226.2
8/27 227.2
8/28 227.5
8/29 227.3
8/30 226.2
8/31 227.2
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

30/08
I've been in a tiny deficit this week, could have done so much better but have done a lot of boredom eating, going to shift back to eating dinner later as I think this gave me less time to fridge-raid.
My aim for today is to stick to just dinner when I get home, no fridge-raiding, no excuses!

31/08
Managed to mostly avoid fridge raiding last night - did some time on the exercise bike and a strength training routine to keep me busy before dinner, which I ate around 9pm.

Aims for today are to make up the steps I would normally have gained from walking to work (took a taxi this morning as I had a voucher to use and liked the extra sleep before away camping the weekend).
Won't be able to log weight Saturday or Sunday as I'm away in the West Cork Wilderness.
Hope everyone has a lovely and successful weekend!

Aine_60

This round will be tricky for me, as for the first half I will be abroad on a family visit, a trip which will be full of temptations in the shape of wine, cake, snacks and restaurant dinners (basically everything that I've so successfully been avoiding in the previous round...).

Therefore for this round I will mostly focus on maintaining and to stay below 65.5kg (144lbs).

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - away no scales
8/27 - away no scales
8/28 - away no scales
8/29 - away no scales
8/30 - 67.3kg - well, what can I say, best get back to it immediately...
8/31 - 66.3kg - going in the right direction again
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

fraukazi

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 no scale and travel day
8/27 73.5kg
8/28 72kg
8/29 72kg
8/30 72.5kg

8/31 73kg - i think my holiday is a few days late catching up. That should mean that my efforts this week will show next week, so I'll look forward to that and stick with it. Today will be difficult calorie wise as we have leaving drinks for a close colleague/friend after work (or from around 4pm). I also had a terrible chat with my boss yesterday, so my motivation is about zero. But I also have an interview at lunch today, just gotta find some positivity and confidence before that. I feel like a dark cloud is hanging over me, even a beautiful, but short run couldn't chase it away. On the plus side, I've completed my walking and running goals for August Sorry for the rant, I leave you witj this beautiful picture from my run, that makes me happy

tlgale

Happy to be in for another round! Thank you so much for keeping these up and going, its the best challenge on MFP

Round 48: SW 257.4 EW 253.8 (-3.6)
Round 49: SW 253.8 EW 257.2 (+3.4)
Round 50: SW 257.2 EW 255.8 (-1.4)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 257.2...forgot to weigh this morning when I first got up.
8/27 - 257.2...bad food choices, no exercise and another late weigh in.
8/28 - 257.2...I really need to get my head back into this and re-find my motivation. Went for a walk yesterday but had take out for lunch and supper so I was still way over on calories. And I haven't been drinking nearly enough water..I keep choosing diet pop instead
8/29 - 257.2...did a little better yesterday. Still went over calories but not by nearly as much..stayed well under maintenance. No water yesterday at all, so I'm starting today with a huge glass, staying away from the diet soda and hoping I can finally get back on track and stay there.
8/30 - 256.2...100 oz of water and 3 walks yesterday. Went over calories but was still under maintenance.
8/31 - 255.4...100 oz of water and 2 walks. Ate within calories, well the exercise ones too. I haven't been to the gym in 2 weeks but plan to start back tonight.
9/01
9/02
9/03
9/04

Bendiz_

I'm definitely in! This will be my 7th round Expecting a small bump up in weight this round or that it will move slowly, since I lost so much last round.

USW 6th of May: 210 lbs

UGW: 144 lbs

Challenge goal weight: 174 lbs

Previous rounds:
R39 SW: 196.2 lbs EW: 190.7 lbs (-5.5)

R46 SW: 185.8 lbs EW: 183.4 lbs (-2.4)

R47 SW: 182.8 lbs EW: 178.6 lbs (-4.2)

R48 SW: 178.2 EW: 180.1 (+1.9)

R49 SW: 182.1 EW: 180.2 (-1.9)

R50 SW: 180.0 EW: 175.9 (-4.1)

8/26 – 175.3 lbs Today I am wearing a tank top in my own house for the first time in many years. I wasn’t even comfortable with wearing a tank top when I was home alone! I’m so motivated again after the huge loss last round.

8/27 - 174.8 (-0.5) I am just feeling so motivated right now. Went out and bought new a new exercise outfit today (as my old ones were sizes XL-XXL and now I’m a M-L). Was so happy trying on clothes, that I could have bought everything they had if my economy wasn’t crying for help hahah. It’s an indescribable feeling to actually feel good when trying on clothes. Finally starting physical therapy tomorrow and I’m so excited I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight. Really hope it can help with my super low blood pressure and my fainting. (I have Addison’s disease! )

8/28 - 173.9 (-0.9) I have no idea what’s going on here, but I’ll take it! I was stuck on 180+- for 2 months and now I’m just flying through 170? That’s fine by me! 😅 Did nothing else than reduce my carb intake and eat more fat/protein. Exact same calorie intake. Going to the gym to meet my physical therapist in an hour. Update on how it went tomorrow 😄 Super excited! Hope everyone has a nice day.

8/29 – 173.2 (-0.7) Physical therapy yesterday was awesome. Focused on balance and core. We decided that it’s smart to focus most on butt, hips and legs to start with. She was so awesome and understanding and didn’t want to pressure me until i faint. Gonna see her again on Friday :-D Aiming for exercise 5 times a week in the long run, but I have to build up a bit first.

8/30 – 173.0 (-0.2) I get so inspired by all the people who come here everyday and write about their journey. It means everything to read about your goals, weaknesses and strengths and not to mention the motivation behind your weight loss. Keeps me super motivated everyday. I have never been as motivated as I am after I joined MFP. Earlier I could go on these powder diets and feel like I was starving for a few weeks, then I would totally come crashing down with just a big feast of food.. And gain even more weight than I lost! Now, I'm looking at it on a whooole other level and I feel really good. I'm never hungry and I eat food that tastes good and does my body good. I can thank the myfitnesspal community for that. You truly are an inspiration

8/31 - 173.0 (—) After the weight going down everyday for two weeks, this is totally expected. Worked out for 30 minutes today. Balance training and legs/butt/arms. Feels really good, but I get very tired after! Think I actually have to take a little nap if I’m going to survive this Friday 🤭


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mz144

Round 51
My 16th Round

Female - 30 - 5'2"

Round 46 - SW 152.6 EW 150.4
Round 47 - SW 150.4 EW 148.4
Round 48 - SW 148.4 EW 148.8
Round 49 - SW 148.8 EW 148.8
Round 50 - SW 148.8 EW 147.0

SW - 172 on 1/14/18
CSW - 147.0
CGW - 146.4
UGW - 130

Day/Weight/Comment

8/26 - 149.4 - Oh come on! ugh, I give up. Not actually but this is really frustrating, time to find some motivation and something to finally get my body to start dropping the weight again.

8/27 - 149.4 - My 10 day average shows a loss so that's something I guess. Got to get back on track before these numbers tell a different story.

8/28 - 148.6 - well I'm finally heading back in the right direction, hopefully it keeps dropping each day this round.

8/29 - 148.6

8/30 - 149.8 - worked out yesterday, sore muscles this morning so hopefully just holding water and it will be gone soon.

8/31 - 149.8 - I even turned down donuts and pastries at work yesterday and instead ate grapes and yogurt and I still weigh in heavy. Ugh

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Vanguard1

Round 49- Ending weight 221.0
Round 50- Ending weight 215.4
Round 51- Goal weight 213
Overall Goal weight 195
Day/Weight/Comment
8/26- 216.4- OMAD yesterday
8/27- 217.4- strict OMAD yesterday
8/28- 218.0- strict OMAD, not sure why my numbers are going up…
8/29- 217.6- strict OMAD, killed a pizza buffet
8/30- 216.0- OMAD, weight is finally going down
8/31- 213.0- OMAD yesterday was later than normal, meal at 8:00 PM, closed window with cereal at 10:30
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texasfarmer

Female, 54 years old.

Highest weight 223
End Rd 50 weight -176.4
Round 51 goal-174.0
Ultimate goal weight 150-155

8/26 - 176.2 (-.2 so far)

8/27 - 175.6 (-.8 so far) Right on track.

8/28 - 176.4 up and over my first weigh in of this round but no discouragement here. Off to the gym after work and have my meals planned for the day. Water water water!

8/29 - 176.0 - Nice.

8/30 - 176.2

8/31 - DNW

1991court

Current weight: 214.8
51 Goal Weight: 212.0
UGW: 130ish

Round 48: SW 221.2 EW 217.6 (-3.6)
Round 49: SW 218.4 EW 216.4 (-2.0)
Round 50: SW 216.2 EW 214.8 (-1.8)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 214.2 That's is awesome, still surprising since last week I struggled a lot!
8/27 214.6 Every time I exercise the next day my weight is always up.
8/28 215.0 Here we go again, wrong way. Ugh
8/29 215.0 I am tired and annoyed with this number.
8/30 215.4 UGHHHH
8/31 214.8 Still frustrating but better.
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jaccimc63

Female, 54, 5 ft. 6in.

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
UGW: 145-150

End R40: 171 (-3)
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)

8/26 - 154.5 - I've got a birthday party today, cataract surgery tomorrow, and a picnic next Sunday. I'm hoping I can drop a little weight this round with all the events this week.
8/27 - 155.5 - I think I ate around maintenance calories last night, so this was probably some water retention. I had my cataract surgery this morning and then I ate the leftover birthday food today, so tomorrow probably won't be any better.
8/28 - 156 - Ouch! Hopefully I can get back to work tomorrow and get back on track.
8/29 - 156 - I'm not feeling quite confident enough to get to work today, but I've been staying on track with my food the past couple days. I hope the weight goes back down soon.
8/30 - 155 - I'm back at my office and hopefully the weight will keep going back down. We're having a surprise out of town guest staying with us for the next few days, so I'll have to be mindful while we're entertaining him.
8/31 - 155.5 - I stayed within my weight loss calories, but I had one drink with my daughter to celebrate her birthday and then later in the evening, a glass of wine to celebrate my stepdaughter's possible home purchase. I always watch my calories so I can have a glass of red wine every evening with my husband. It is interesting how just one extra drink always seems to bump up my weight.
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/26: 291.4
8/27: 293.4 we ate at a hibachi grill for munchkin's birthday.
8/28: 293.0 uhhhhhhh shouldnt sodium be gone? Hmm.
8/29: 292.6 grrrr. We've been laying new flooring and ripping up carpet since Monday and I'm so sore.
8/30: 293.6 more carpet ripping. I'm gonna say it's just the soreness/swelling causing me to hold on to water.
8:31: 293.2
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CynthiaByrne

8/26 - N / A
8/27 - 189.6
8/28 - 189.2
8/29 - 190.0
8/30 - 190.0
8/31 - 190.0
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My official weekly weigh in, is Tuesday evening @ TOPS, so my ticker tape will reflect that loss.

My daily weight is on my home scale, so I can monitor how my week is going.

My ultimate goal is 175lbs, so any loss is a good loss.

abowersgirl

Round 6
OW 230
Round 46 SW 178 EW 172.6 (-5.4)
Round 47 SW 172.6 EW 170.8 (-1.8)
Round 48 SW 170.8 EW 168 (-2.8)
Round 49 SW 168 EW 166.8 (-1.2)
Round 50 SW 166.8 EW 163.6 (-3.2)

Round 51
SW 163.6
GW below the 60s and into the 50s
UGW 125

8/26 162.4 new week new start. Ate good, walked around with my hubby but my water needs to be better, 1 liter. Hope everyone has a great week!!

8/27 161.6 90 min of endurance challenges (plank, crunches, pushups, squats) ate delicious healthy food and drank 1.5 liters of water. Happy to see this number!!!! I know (from experience) that if I keep this up I will easily reach the 50s. Having said that though, I know once I start my 50s those 10 pounds will be way harder to take off from the last 15. Not going to think about that now though, just planning to keep moving forward.

8/28-- 161.4 I drank a bottle of water before I weighed in....oops. Yesterday I had another boost of energy which I find is happening more often then it used too. I did 150 min of exercising, the only issue with that being I ended up staying up till 1 30 in the morning 😥😥 i took the day off because I am going to the hospital with my aunt for the day (nothing serious) so at least I got to sleep in longer then usual but i do need to better manage these energetic days. I was also less hungry, forcing down my food. I always feel like there is no comfortable medium for me I am either always hungry or not hungry at all. 1.6 liters of water

8/29 ---160.8 crazy morning..So happy I can finally post. Ate out yesterday (haven't gone out to a restaurant in forever) but grabbed all healthy alternatives and stayed within my calorie goal. I'm excited by this number but yesterday's lunch had tons of sodium so I am hoping that this number doesn't increase too much or at all by tomorrow. Walked a good amount of the day and didn't get around to my usual work out routine (guess yesterday was my one rest day this week) and drank 1 liter of water. I can't wait to see those 50s, but I am trying not to get my hopes up just yet...TOM will be here in a couple of days

8/30-- 160.6 my body likes to tease me as I reach a new weight range. Exercised for 90 min, ate within my calories and 1.6 liters of water. Hope everyone has a great day.

8/31-- 160.6 feeling bloated today. My TOM is supposed to be here this weekend so first comes the feeling of being bloated and fat, next comes a slight weight gain. Usually I don't get upset by a weight gain, knowing that it will drop immediately after my first day, this time around I am slightly peeved. I am so close to those 50s and now I am going to be teased lol. On a positive note I took my measurements yesterday and in the past two weeks I have lost 1 and a 1/2 inches on my waist and 1/2 inch on my hips....not too bad if I do say so myself. 1.5 liters of water yesterday, ate within my calories and 90 min of endurance training. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

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benczean

Twelfth Round

Round 47 SW 179.4
Round 48 SW 178.2
Round 49 SW 177.8
Round 50 SW 175.6
Round 51 SW 174.0

8/26 No Scale
8/27 174.0/I'm happy to be starting off another round with a loss. At the beginning it was difficult to see the forest through the trees as my weight doesn't decrease very much throughout each 10 day period, but my SW is decreasing over time. My goal for this challenge is to get down to the 171's or to start the next challenge in the 171's. I want to move beyond this decade. I have a trip planned in a little less than a month and would love to lose 8 pounds by then.
8/28 173.6/ Great! I didn’t drink enough water yesterday, but managed to stay pretty close to my calorie goal. It will be about 100 degrees F here today, so I will be drinking plenty of water.
8/29 173.8/ I’m happy to be staying below 174 for a few days in a row, I’m hopeful for a big loss this round. I know that I won’t hit the goal I was hoping for by September 15th but I’d like to be out of this decade.
8/30 173.6/ I had a doctor’s appointment this morning and the nurse congratulated me on losing weight since the last time I had been in the office. My weigh-in is tomorrow, I’m hoping to dip below the 173’s.
8/31 173.0/ This is the lowest weight I’ve seen since January and I’m really happy with it. I know that we’ll be eating out tonight, but I’m hoping to say within calories the rest of the weekend. I’d really like to leave this decade and hit the 160’s soon.
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susiemcmac

In it for Round 4
49 year old female - 5'7" from the Midwest

OW: 200.4
Round 1: -3
Round 2: - 2.8
Round 3: -.4
SW: 191.6
RGW: 190.5
UGW: 165

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 190.8 - phew!
8/27 - 191.6 - not bad coming off the weekend
8/28 - 190.6 - after a dinner of sushi! I thought for sure the sodium was going to retain the water.
8/29 - 189.8 - woo hoo!
8/30 - 190.4 - and back into the 90s
8/31 - 190.4 - holding steady
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allmannerofthings

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) R45 SW 190.4 +0.6 (-9) R46 SW 187.2 -3.2 (-12.2) R48 SW 185.4 -0.4 (-14.2)
R49 SW 183.4 -2 (-16.2) R50 SW 181.2 -2.2 (-18.4)

R51 SW 181.8 +0.6 (-17.8)

Lots of special events coming up this week. A champagne breakfast for a friend tomorrow, Monday a retirement reception for our beloved pediatrician, Wednesday a goodbye lunch for our summer staff who are leaving to go back to school (Ethiopian food - tracking that will be a challenge). Also on Wednesday our wedding anniversary dinner 32 years! , and on Thursday an end of summer ( ) BBQ. I am hoping for maintenance this round.

8/26 181 Yay! Nice start for the round.
8/27 180.4 First special event successfully navigated! Followed by a long walk with my son in the evening.
8/28 180.4 Second special event successfully navigated, Sparkling water to drink and one mini lemon tart. Was able to stop at one!! Gonna treat myself to a mani-pedi this evening in anticipation of my anniversary.
8/29 180.2 So close to a new decade - but not likely to get there today. Dinner may not happen as hubby is not feeling well, but lunch with students is on.
8/30 181.8 Not bad at all, lunch and diner were delicious. back on track and starting today with a workout.
8/31 179.8 !!!! I suspect its too good to be true - but I am thrilled. That is within spitting distance of my pre-baby weight (He's almost 22) Good motivation to stay on the straight and narrow over the long weekend.
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bmaison2014

Round 1
MFP Starting weight Jan 2014: 225 lb

8/26
8/27: 204.6. My start date. Off to a good start. 1 hour of exercise, 5 servings of fruits/veggies, 60 oz of water, and under my calorie goal.

8/28: 203.8. I got lots of walking in today and my legs are still sore from yesterday. I didn't drink as much water today and had popcorn and chicken fried steak so I'll probably see an increase in weight when I weigh again tomorrow morning. I was under my calories for today though. I completed my food log at the beginning of the day and substituted foods if I was craving something else.

8/29: 202.2. Another pleasant surprise this morning. My legs are still sore so today I used the stationary bike and did upper body strength training. Under calorie goal again. Tomorrow I probably won't have time to exercise so I really need to watch my calorie intake.

8/30: 202.2. No change. Goal for the day is drink water, stay under calorie goal, and try to exercise a little while even though it's a busy day.

8/31: 204.0. I felt stressed most of the day yesterday. I probably ate more calories than I thought I did. Didn't drink as much water. I didn't exercise. Had 1 beer. Time to get back on track today.

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I'm here! My goal this round is to achieve a new lowest 10-day average. My current lowest is 176.

Original SW: 190 (12/29/2016)
Round 36 SW: 183.0 (Avg. 181.16)
Round 37 SW: 179.8 (Avg. 179.26)
Round 38 SW: 179.0 (Avg. 177.63)
Round 39 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 178.66)
Round 40 SW: 179.6 (Avg. 177.31)
Round 41 SW: 177.4 (Avg. 177.97)
Round 42 SW: 177.0 (Avg. 177.73)
Round 43 SW: 177.0 (Avg. 176.72)
Round 44 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 177.20)
Round 45 SW: 178.6 (Avg. 176.22)
Round 46 SW: 174.2 (Avg. 176.00)
Round 47 SW: 179.2 (Avg. 176.75)
Round 48 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 177.93)
Round 49 SW: 180.2 (Avg. 179.00)
Round 50 SW: 177.4 (Avg. 178.38)
Round 51 SW: 177.6

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26--178.6 Really!? I had words with the scale this morning.
8/27--177.0 Ha! I'll take it.
8/28--177.0
8/29--177.0
8/30--176.2 Finally! I'm afraid to start celebrating...we'll see what tomorrow brings. Gonna need a few more of these to meet this round's goal. Fingers crossed!
8/31--177.0 Couldn't even stick around for 1 day? Gah. I know I'm doing okay with my diet. This is just a plateau and I won't let it win. I could stand to step up my activity level.
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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 EW 196.6 (-1.0)
R45 SW 196.6 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.4)
R46 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.0)
R47 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 192.0 (-4.2)
R48 SW 192.0 GW 190.6 EW 191.2 (-0.8)
R49 SW 191.2 GW 190.0 EW 189.5 (-1.7)
R50 SW 189.5 GW 188.0 EW 185.5 (-4.0)
R51 SW 185.5 GW 184.0
Total Lost to Date: 27.1
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

Hmm - I somehow messed up my days last round. No surprises there as I have very little routine right now and all my days are bleeding together! Whoops.

8/26 - Sunday - 185.5*

8/27 - Monday - 186.5* - So much salt the past few days. And so much moving. Got the table done, last heavy thing is the grill. Which is HEAVY. Landlord gave us the extra weekend to move/clean, yay! Still on an emotional roller coaster with the house - change is really hard for me. My dad reminded me that I cried when he painted the house, and also cried when they got rid of a 20 year old couch. So yeah, even good change is hard for me. But I'm learning not to hold to tightly to my feelings - the feelings come and go a little easier these days - I know its okay to feel scared of change, but I have to let it go and feel excited too! Applying these ideas to my weight loss journey too.

8/28 - Tuesday - 185.5* - More pizza and salt last night. Pretty wild day at work so I did not eat much, then basically binged when we finally ate. Need to avoid too skewed of eating and find a happy balance again. I need to start eating my breakfast protein shake again - not getting enough protein in general. And I find when I skip it I'm more likely to put off eating until I'm ravenous and it does not end well. Reminding myself in ALL aspects of my life that simply trying is the first and biggest hurdle for me. I've been stuck in a fixed mindset, that if I try something and fail, I'm somehow less smart because I did not succeed. But I'm moving towards a growth mindset - that trying and failing does not take anything away from me, it only gives me an opportunity to learn and grow from it - so keep trying!!!

8/29 - Wednesday - 185.5* - Still using new house scale. Still hovering around this weight. Mom helped me clean the apartment yesterday. Moms are the best. Packed, loaded and unloaded 2 cars worth of boxes. We worked hard and it was so hot! Moes for dinner - ate half my quesadilla and felt full! Another scorcher today. Will probably unpack some boxes tonight, and finish final moving tasks on Saturday; final dump run, scrapper to pick up washing machine etc, AAA to tow car, and move the grill and garden. Trying to be gentle and kind to myself as we adjust and find our new normal.

8/30 - Thursday - 185.0* - A ridiculous day at work had me hardly eating again. Took my PM meds and ended up light headed and woozy. Not enough water, not enough food, not enough energy to cook, not enough AC in the world to keep our house cool. So we went to the grocery store and grabbed a cheeseburger plate from the market for $3 and 750 calories its my new "I need to eat dinner that's not take out but want take out" meal! Emptied two boxes and set up basement game room so we watched a movie down there where it was cool and didnt do much else. I know I need to drink lots of water and eat an adequate amount so I can finish this move strong. Definitely starting to burn out so I need to be mindful and work with my body, not against it.

8/31 - Friday - 184.0* - I seent it! Now to make it stay for this round. Tuna sandwich for lunch yesterday hit the spot - going to have that more. Dog park and quick sausage sandwich for dinner last night. Unpacked a few boxes. I put on a pair of khakis this morning that I havent worn in about 2 weeks and they are HUGE! So even though the scale has been pretty stagnant I feel very little! Also puts me about 1.5 lbs away from 30 lbs lost! The move has actually put me a little ahead of schedule so far and I'm being careful to remain at a healthy rate of loss, not so fast that I lose muscle. Final push to finsish apartment tonight and tomorrow - feels like such a neverending saga but theres a light now!

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