Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 52

eminater

blackviking14 wrote: »

SW - 253
I've decided to reward myself for every ten pounds I lose and I'm now 0.5 away from my first 10. I don't want my reward be related to food in any way, so I'm thinking I might get a tattoo.

I think mini-rewards are great 10 lbs in the beginning is good, but as time goes on progress slows a little and I am now at rewards every 5 lbs

Anyway, I would make the tatoo more of a large reward, as you skin and size is going to change significantly from your current weight to when you are at 200lbs. So I would hold off on the tat and choose something else. My rewards are a bit girly - fresh flowers, foot massage, pedicure, afternoon tea with bff, haha ... so maybe they don't provide any inspiration ... but I normally plan about 4 rewards ahead. (Including clothes shopping, which I needed after the first 20 lbs).

Good luck ... and believe it ... it's REAL!! Took make a while to accept that simply logging on MFP was enough. It really isn't diet, it really IS lifestyle! YEEEEAAAHHH

melortez

This is my first challenge! Excited to see all the posts/ideas.

Goals:
1) drink at least 10 cups of water
2) take a daily multivitamin
3) 10,000 steps
4) slowly increase activity

Mindset: I want to lose 50 pounds total, but since every big goal needs smaller goals, I'm going to try to think of it as losing 5 pounds 10 times. So I'm going to think in 5 lb increments and my goal will be to get to my next benchmark goal each time.

SW: 190.3

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05 - 190.3 - well I just thought how yummy the baby carrots were that I just ate! On my way to adjusting my food thinking!
9/06 - 189.6 - did some reps with my hand weights yesterday and 45 min on elliptical. Slowly but surely...oh and also, I just ate homemade soup for dinner and I'm still hungry!!!
9/07 - 189.3 - about 30 min on the elliptical today - negatives - cheated with a few boneless wings...sigh; positives - good water intake, vitamins
9/08 - 188.9 - had lots of activity today - over 15,000 steps woohoo! Brought snacks with me, but treated myself for dinner to my favorite sorta cheat meal - sloppy joes with 90% lean ground beef, healthy life whole wheat buns, corn on the cob and baked beans; fair water intake - could have done better...
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Sweetzyd

abowersgirl wrote: »

@cdavisdeva I was so scared. Plateaus can last anywhere from a week to a couple of months, I am so happy I managed to finally push past without getting discouraged in the process.

Good job! I do the same thing when I know I have few options. Today was my MILs bday and we took her out to a restaurant so i saved an enormous amount of calories for the occasion. The salads on the menu were as expensive as the burgers, so I couldn't justify the cost of getting one. I ended up having a veggie burger with a side of veggies (rather then fries, although they were so alluring especially since everyone else at the table was eating them) the only problem being I didn't realize they had a way higher sodium count then a regular burger. Oh well. Live and learn.

@abowersgirl You are going to keep having awesome results! I know for me, it just seems slow because I am weighing myself every day, but when I look at the big picture and see how far I actually have came it helps! I'm sure you do that too. We are so hard on ourselves.

Good job for staying away from the fries though, imagine how much more sodium you would have added to your day (if you are like me and like salt lol).

azkunk

R52: SW=194.7, GW= 192.5
R51: -1.3 lbs

SW=196 lbs (BMI < 34.7)
MGW=169 lbs (BMI < 30) by January 2019
UGW=140 lbs (BMI < 25) by June 2019

Daily goals: stay under calories, 80 oz water, no eating past 6:30
Exercise goals: gym twice/ week

9/5 Wednesday, 194.7. -0.4 from yesterday and -1.3 from R51. I will take it after poor choices made over a 4-day weekend to the beach. Yesterday was great. I stayed under my calorie budget and did not eat anything after 6:30. Today's goal is to stay under budget and 30 minutes of cardio at the gym.

9/6 Thursday, 193.5 (-1.2). I think it is mostly water since I drank a lot yesterday and I was really shedding it all day and night. I felt terrible last night and did not work out but I did stay way under calories. Plan is to go tonight while daughter is in ballet. Even if I just walk on the treadmill for 30 minutes, it will be something.

9/7 Friday, 192.5 (-1) Now if I can just keep this up through the weekend. Wins from yesterday-- 30 minutes on the elliptical and passed up brownies that looking diet busting worthy! I am volunteering for 5 hours tomorrow morning/ afternoon to help cast my daughter's school play. So, my plan is to eat a healthy breakfast and to pack some healthy snacks since I know there will be junk food around.

9/8 Saturday, 192.4 (-0.1) I’ll take it. Went out for ice cream with the kids last night and indulged in a small cup. Today was a long day but I stuck to my plan and burned a bunch of calories shampooing carpet in 4 rooms. Hope to hold this weight through the weekend.

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RosyDanielle

Goal for this round: 57 kg

09/05 58.5 kg
09/06 58.3 kg
09/07 58.1 kg
09/08 58.6 kg
09/09 58.4 kg
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Bendiz_

8th round, woooho!

USW 6th of May: 210 lbs

UGW: 144 lbs

Challenge goal weight: 170 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)

R51 SW: 175.3 EW: 172.6 (-2.7)

9/05 - 172.6 Same as yesterday Heading off to the gym now. Hope everyone has a great day

9/06 173.0 (+0.4) This "gain" is because I had to eat before weighing in (which I normally don't do). My boyfriend had to wake me up and literally feed me because my blood sugar was so low. Have to be super careful with my insulin dosages since I've lost so much weight. This is the first time this has happened

9/07 172.6 (-0.4) I’m happy as long as there isn’t a huge gain this round. I’ve been blessed with two awesome rounds in a row, so I’ll be happy with whatever Had an amazing workout today, so I’m hoping that it shows on the scale tomorrow 👊🏻

9/08 172.8 (+0.2) Ok, so it didn't show I ate well under my calories and I never eat back exercise calories. This will turn soon, just have to be a bit patient and stop second guessing myself

9/09 172.6 (-0.2) Hahah, weight loss is weird. Yesterday was awesome. Saw some friends I hadn't seen in a long while and we had a great time. Stayed under my calorie goal, but could have done better on the carb intake.

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savvyrose88

Age: 30
Height: 5’1”
Location: East Texas
Original SW (Jan. 2018): 195.6 lbs
Disclaimer: Recovering from heart surgery so my exercise is simply counting my steps with Pacer app (it calculates your steps into miles)

Give Me 10 Days Round: 2
Give Me 10 Days Stats:

Round 51: SW: 182.6 lbs EW: 182.2 lbs (-0.4 lbs)
Round 52: SW: 182.2 lbs GW: 178.0 lbs (-4.2 lbs)

Let’s hit it!!!!!

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05 - 181.8 - Woop! Woop! Already coming down!!!!
Today’s Goals:
• Water, Water, Water!
• Up and moving (make those steps count!!)
• Do NOT wear myself out at work!!! Take a half day to let my body continue to heal!
• Watch what I eat all day! Limit my snacking/vending machine visits!
9/06 - 182.8 - I have got to stop giving into temptations 🙄😞
9/07 - 182.6 - coming down! I did go down a size!!!! Back in my 16s
9/08 - 183.4 - Please make it stop! I am getting further and further away from this round’s goal!
9/09 - 183.2 - I guess I hit a plateau and need to add in more exercise.
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roniqua24

My fitness pal

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05 - 243.4 - Starting Weight
9/06 - 243.0 - Happy Birthday to Me! Had an ok day yesterday. Today I turn 28 and I vowed to be a new person by this time next year. New beginnings!
9/07 - 242.2 - Didn't eat that well. Definitely was under my calories though.
9/08 - 242 - had a little bit of a binge fest from not eating in the morning. I have to be more focused today!
9/09 - 242.8 My nephews birthday was yesterday had a couple drinks
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marinaabcde

female, 44 yo, 45 yo 168 cm

R49 results: starting 63.2kg, end 61.7 kg (-1.5 kg)
R50 results: starting 61.3 kg, end 59.8 kg (-1.5 kg)
R51 results: starting 60 kg, end 61.8 kg (+1.8 kg)

Target: back to everything below 60 kg, 59.9 would be great!!!
need to be stronger in the weekends, no travel planned in the next 10 days

9/05 - 61.3kg, back to the same point as 20 days ago:( Good girl yesterday, low carb, 1 h tennis, dinner around 19:00
9/06 - 60.7kg good girl, not very low carb but quite small quantities of food, 1 h yoga, stop eating @ 17:00
9/07 - 60.5kg, relatively low carb if you exclude the cake , circuit training, stop eating @ 16:00
9/08 - 60.6 kg, tried a little bit cake again based on the idea that if no effect on yesterday weight, no effect today. wrong conclusion...
9/09 - 60.4kg - i was expecting bigger damage from late dinner and wine but i kept it quite light overall plus a class of spinning that gave me same space
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allison8668

SW: 255, Aug 2014
Ht: 5’7”
CW: 162
GW: 135

Round 43 - No loss
Round 44 - 3 lb loss
Round 45 - 1 lb loss
Round 46 - No loss
Round 47 - 1 lb loss
Round 48 - No loss
Round 49 - 3 lb loss
Round 50 - No loss
Round 51 - No loss

Round 52
9/05 : 162
9/06 : 162
9/07 : 162
9/08 : 162 no access to scale - but I’m sure I’m still 162
9/09 : 162 ditto above
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lolakinks

9/05
9/06
9/07 - 85.5 kg (188.4 lbs)
Probably I didn't have enough water, I know that my weight is higher.
9/08 - 86.7 kg (191.1 lbs)
OK (Deep breath). Yeah, that's the number, I've not seen this much for a long time. I upset myself. I ate a veggie burger and drink beer and wine yesterday. Social drinking and eating... Actually most of the days I'm ok until evening. But after evening, I ate pizza, burger, pasta and drink alcohol etc. I should find something healthy in the evening. And also yesterday afternoon I binged because I don't feel good. However I went to the gym in the morning before breakfast, I think it's good.
9/09 - 86.1 kg (189.8 lbs)
Yesterday was also good until evening, but I drank alcohol again. Food is not bad. But alcohol has so many calories. However, I walked 15K steps. But also, yesterday night I got sick and lost so much water. I'm still not sure which one is my true weight.
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StaceysHealthyJourney

So new to this, 10 days sounds so reasonable! Let's try!

Female, 35, starting weight 250lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05
9/06
9/07 - 247.8 FIRST DAY of the rest of my life
9/08 - 247.4 eating well thinking of food as fuel and including lots of fruit and veg
9/09 - 247.6 “cheat meal” last night but stayed within total allowed daily calories so not sure that was right... it’s only week one can’t mess this up yet I’m more aware of my eating and making better choices so that’s good right?!
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MultoMundoMonkey

I'm in!
First time in 10 day challenge.

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05 - 174
9/06 - 174 - started Dr. Poon diet today Phase 1 (high protein, low fat, no carb and no fruit for 1st phase)
9/07 - 172 - Day 1 stayed on plan!
9/08 - 171 - Day 2 stayed on plan!
9/09 - 170 - Day 3
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Leroyoliver

Leroyoliver

Back after a long absence....
SW 159.8
GW 145

Day/Weight/Comment
9/05 158.7 right direction, I’ll take it
9/06 157 - nice!
9/07 156.7 - only eating when hungry 😋
9/08 151.6 I know it’s not real weight but it’s great to see!
9/09 157.8 that’s more realistic
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dakotasmommy22

9/05: 291.6 (up 0.2 lbs)
9/06: 291.0 woo finally...
9/07: 290.8
9/08: 289.2!
9/09: 290.2 really...
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SheilaBoneham

Continuing on anti-inflammatory diet, which I started about 4 weeks ago, and focusing on good food, walks, meditation, and moderate weight training.

Goals:
Food ~~ 1330 calories until I hit 140, then slowly increase to ma; P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 25-35%; anti-inflammatory diet.
Exercise: 60 minutes/day of walking/swimming + daily stretching.
Weight ~~ maintain or lose slowly.

UGW - ~135-140
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)
Goal for 2018 - 140 (slowly, slowly...)

Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, 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 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378
R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174
R50 end weight 142.2 (-2); 10-day ave 1200

R51 end weight 141 (-1.2); 10 day ave 1231

Day/Weight/Calories Day Before/10-day calorie ave/Comment

9/05 -- 141 - 1316 - 10-day ave 1232
Hot day coming up here, but beautiful and clear. It will be cold soon enough, so I'm enjoying the sun and heat. I put together a bag of clothes that no longer fit (and a few things that no longer make me happy) and I'll be taking those to a local women's shelter today or tomorrow. All good!

9/06 - 142 - 1136 - 10-day ave 1227
There's the bump I expected yesterday from Monday's splurge. My moving average is 141.2. All good.

9/07 - 140.8 - 1000 - 10-day ave 1198
I'm excited to see that zero, even with a big decimal! Going to a potluck this evening but we're taking a shrimp plate, so at least I can eat that. Have a great weekend, all!

9/08 - 141 - 1185 - 10-day ave 1218
I made a stab at entering calories from the potluck. Happily, there was plenty of food I could eat (I was afraid I'd get 2 pieces of shrimp and a few baby carrots!). But no, I was quite full by the end. I'm making the most of the weekend as things get crazy this week - teaching a new writing class, taking a new class, integrative doctor & dietitian appointments, on top of usual work (writing). I'm still debating buying a standing desk -- anyone here use one? I may just take my laptop to Office Depot and ask if I can stand there and type for a while to see if I like it.

9/09 - 141 - 1208 - 1231
I see this last pound is going to be tough to lose. That's ok - I'm just as stubborn.

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Soccrr99

Last round ended at 202.5.
Goal this round: 199

9/05- 201.5 a nice surprise this morning! Definitely ate a lot better yesterday and it shows
9/06- nice! Got a 200 on the scale this morning. 🤗 I felt lighter, knew it was going to show. Keeping tabs about what is going into my mouth is already making an impact.
9/07 - 200 again. I’ll take it! Ate a few late night sweet and salty snacks... stress eating is a major problem of mine.
9/08 - 200.5 I didn’t track my exact food intake but was being aware of what I was eating... I guess that wasn’t enough. Back to tracking!
9/09 - 201.5 ugh pretty disappointed this morning. Trying not to let it get to me
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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)
End R51: 154 (-.5)

Day/Weight/Comment

9/05 - 154 - The scale actually flashed at 154.5, then it went to 153.5 three times, so I went with an average. I realized after I posted yesterday that I started this challenge 120 days ago. I've lost 20 pounds since starting this challenge and received a lot of good advice from reading comments. I don't know if I would have stuck with this weight loss without all the support and empathy from this group. Thank you to all!
9/06 - 152.5 - Well, there's a little whoosh!
9/07 - 152.5 - I'm really surprised I didn't have a little bounce back. I'll take it.
9/08 - 153.5 - I had a late and salty dinner last night and then I woke up very early. We also ended up eating at a burger place tonight due to some crazy errands. I've stayed within weight loss calories, but I'm expecting another bump up tomorrow.
9/09 - 152 - We started remodeling our bathroom, so I had to move my scale to a different room. I think I'll keep it there! I'm not sure how accurate this is, but it's OK with me.
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tiabirdie56

Seeking lower bodyfat%

My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 182.8
GW: 179
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}
{Round 44 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 45 - no wgt loss}
{Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs}
{Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs}
{Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs}
{Round 49 - lost .8 lbs}
{Round 50 - lost 3 lbs - EW 182.6}
{Round 51 - .4 lbs gain (FR) - EW 183}

Day/Weight/Comment

•9/5 - 182.8 - Gee, I thought I had posted this. My son called me for some reassurance concerning my DGD early this morning. He wasn't sure that she would be able to find her classroom. Kindergarten classes are at the very back end of the school. Parents cannot enter the school with the children. First child in elementary school parent jitters. His baby. Not quite 100 ozs of water yesterday, which is MUCH better than the last 4 or 5 days. I have a couple of homegrown cucumbers from a friend. I added some thin slices to my lemon water. I'm shedding water like crazy.
•9/6 - 181.8 - more cucumber today
•9/7 - 181.6
•9/8 - 180.4

•9/9 - 181.8 and 182.4 - concurrent increment battle? Lol. Could not sleep last night. 180's do not want to let me go.


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Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•36.4 lbs lost
•BMI lowered 5.6 points
•BF% reduced 8.5%



■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
R45/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R46/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R47/SW: 189.6 - BMI=29.6 - BF%=38.1
R48/SW: 188.2 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=37.1
R49/SW: 186.4 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=36.8
R50/SW: 185.6 - BMI=29 - BF%=36.7
R51/SW: 183.4 - BMI=28.7 - BF%=36.6
R52/SW: 182.8 - BMI=28.5 - BF%=35.9


58 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
71 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

Snowflake1968

I am a 49 year old 5'4" woman. I will be 50 by the time this round ends though. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

I have found this challenge to be both rewarding and frustrating! Looking at my weight daily has been a real eye opener to see all of the fluctuations and how a high carb day will affect me and the loss for 2-3 days after. On the other hand when I look at the big picture and the averages it has been a consistent loss except for one round.

Round 40 - SW - 193.2- EW - 190.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 191.9
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 - EW - 190 - Average weight over 10 days - 191.2
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 - EW - 188.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 189.0
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 - EW - 188 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.8
Round 44 - SW - 188 - EW - 187.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.3
Round 45 - SW - 187.6 - EW - 186.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.7
Round 46 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 186.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 186.5
Round 47 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 183.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.5
Round 48 - SW - 183.2 - EW - 185.4 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.3
Round 49 - SW - 185.4 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.1
Round 50 - SW - 182.6 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 183.1
Round 51 - SW - 183.0 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 182.5

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Next Goal November 2018 - 170
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140

Day/Weight/Comment
9/5 - 181.2 - Every single time the drop seems to happen the first day of the new round, it's why I started doing the averages. Yesterday was a good day, got a walk in ate well. Feeling well.
9/6 - 181.8 - I'll take it.
9/7 - 181.6 - Odd day yesterday, didn't even get supper until 9pm
9/8 - 182.4 - two fast food meals yesterday makes for a higher number!
9/9 - 181.6 not bad
9/10 - Will be away no scale
9/11
9/12
9/13 - 50! Here I am!
9/14