JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 55

lolakinks

I really love this challenge and the participants, it makes me under control somehow. Even I cannot reach my goals, it's really better than nothing. So the previous challenge I really lost a little weight (0.3 kg/0.9 lbs) and that motivated me.

My goals for this challenge:

• Drink enough water
• Exercise 3-4 times in a week
• Try to not eat junk food and drink max 3 glasses of alcohol in a week (I don't wanna be hard on myself because I can't)
• Eat nutritious food, not just all carbs

10/5 85.3 kg (188 lbs)
I got really sick yesterday, I was exhausted, lost too much water, however, also drank so much water. I couldn't eat enough.
10/6 85.1 kg (187.6 lbs)
Yesterday I was still sick, and I couldn't move and couldn't eat enough. I'm not sure that this number is my true weight or not. But I hope I could see 84's in this challenge.
10/7 84.6 kg (186,5 lbs)
Obviously, I'm losing water because of sickness. I don't drink enough water. Also, I drank a glass of wine it was really unnecessary and it made my stomach sicker. However, this morning I'm feeling better.
10/8 84.9 kg (187.1 lbs)
I'm really OK with this number. After feeling better, at night I went to the gym and really worked hard. I felt great I really missed going to the gym.
10/9 84.4 kg (186 lbs)
I'm so happy to see this number. Actually, I'm still sick so I cannot eat enough but it kinda disciplines me to eat well. I hope I'll continue like this.
10/10 84.9 kg (187.1 lbs) (before the bathroom weight)
I couldn't weight myself after the bathroom, as usual, I thought that's the reason. But also I don't trust yesterday's number 84.4.
10/11 84.9 kg (187.1 lbs)
Ok, this time not before the bathroom, this is real. I'm still kinda sick, continue to use lots of pills, cannot exercise. And also I should confess that I ate a cheesecake yesterday...
10/12 84.2 kg (185.6 lbs)
Good to see but not healthy yet, so I'm continuing to lose weight (diarrhea ). Yesterday I also couldn't eat enough until dinner, because my stomach wasn't feeling good. But at night I ate a few biscuits And also I cannot drink enough water I think... And cannot exercise
10/13
10/14

TerriRichardson112

LeafyPoo wrote: »

but then I try to remind myself that it's not all about looks. It's about being healthy. Not getting diabetes (which runs heavily in my family). Being able to run around with my son more. Being able to walk distances without my legs and feet killing me.. If anyone has something informative or uplifting in regards to this, I would appreciate hearing it.

I worried about this, too, especially as I am an older woman, and the skin isn't as elastic as it used to be. However, I have found that because I am losing slowly, the loose skin does seem to be shrinking over time. Moisturising the skin with a light oil, remembering to keep liquid intake up, and do toning exercises also seems to help.

@tiabirdie56 the beautiful flower workmyou are doing.

fraukazi

Round 55
SW: 74kg May 2018
GW: below 70kg in Oct and stay there
UGW: below 65 by end of the year
Rounds 47-54 EW: 73-72kg with loads of fluctuations and excuses to over eat.

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 71kg. New round new determination. Fell off the waggon a bit the last round, but went for a short run this morning. However, the excuses for emotional eating won't stop: It looks like we'll have to put down our 6months old kitten. She's in hospital now and they can't figure out what is wrong with her, none of the tests have shown anything conclusive so far.
10/06 70.8-ish not quite 70.5 yet, but below 71kg. Ate over yesterday, but ran, walked and went boxing in the eve.
Just spoke to the vet and it looks like they have a good idea of what she has (a liver shunt) and in many cases that can be managed with meds and food. And the vet said she's such a little fighter, it would be a shame not to try!!! So we'll pick her up this afternoon - probably much to the dismay of our other cats. And sod the weight and food logging for another day or so. I'll get back to it on Monday
10/07 -70.8 again. On my way to boxing class now, tonight dinner with friends.
Yesterday, I didn't end up eating until around 1.30pm and then nothing again until we arrived home with the kitten around 6pm. She slept for ages, then had some food and is now back to her feisty self, keeping me up half the night with headbutts and very loud purring. I'm so relieved.
10/08 71.5kg - no surprise there after a very big dinner and probably also some water retention from boxing. Packed breakfast and lunch today and planning to run tonight, will see how DOMS is gonna feel.
10/09 70.8 again. Good day yesterday, withun cals, even had pizza and a small ice cream. Went for a run in the eve. Today's plan is to not get carried away at lunch and then boxing class tonight
10/10 70.8kg - oh come on. Even though this is on a non-digital scale and less acurate, the needle has been in the exact same place. I suppose better than a gain. Patience and consistency will eventually pay off. And since there has been so much talk about plateaus, I know a few days is nothing to worry about.
10/11 70.8kg again. Ate ok yesterday and it was a eest day (only walked), but I skipped my run this morning as I'm still sore from boxing. I really could have done with the calories as I have my first leaving dinner with a colleague tonight.
10/12 70.8kg still. Had a lovely eve yesterday, after a hectic day at work, had to skip my lunch time walk so was under my step goals. Then, when I got home, I needed chocolate and ate too much waaay over my cals. I don't understand how I used to eat all these sweets and snacks without thinking it would affect my weight... So staying the same is ok for today. Boxing again tonight, maybe I'll make it to 70.0 by Sunday.
10/13
10/14

nasha238

My 1st time
Heaviest:193
CW:190.2

Day/Weight/Commen
10/05 - 188 - I know this is because I am at the beginning but happy still. Onwards and hopefully downwards 
10/06 - 186.8 -
10/07 - 186.6 - Happy to see still going down. I'm now in the mindset of slow and steady wins the race.
10/08 - 186.2
10/09 - 187.2 - My son woke quite a lot in the night and in my zombie like state i visted the kitchen and did not make the best of choices.
10/10 - 186 -
10/11- 185.4 -
10/12 - 185.2 -
10/13
10/14

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)
R51 SW 209.50 EW 207.75 (-1.75)
R52 SW 201.75 ..... HOLIDAYS .....
R53 .......... HOLIDAYS …………….
R54 … HOLIDAYS... EW 217.50
R55 SW 217.50 EW

LOSS TO DATE 81.00lbs
10/04 - 217.50 still got 15.75lbs holiday lbs to drop before back to journey
10/05 - 215.50 still 13.75lbs holiday weight to drop
10/06
10/07
10/08
10/09
10/10
10/11 - 224.00!! being poorly and craving carbs is killing me
10/12 - 222.50
10/13
10/14

Honestly I'm full of flu at the min and have no motivation to do anything

Its so hard as the weather is turning now and everything. I'm trying but not succeeding. Given myself until end of October to get back in the zone.

I'm carbing like you wouldn't beleive as i'm not well, As of today I am 20.75lbs up pre holiday its shocking

MultoMundoMonkey

Ok there are only 2 days left but I am back on the wagon after xgiving. Week before xgiving jumped off the wagon with a pie in one hand and a bowl of gravy in the other.

My 4rd round and 5rd week on Poon Diet.
R52 SW 174.0 EW 166.2 (-7.8)
R53 SW 166.2 EW 164.2 (-2.0)
R54 SW 164.2 EW 161.6 (-2.6) TOTAL -12.4!!

Day/Weight/Comment
10-05
10-06
10-07
10-08
10-09
10-10
10-11

10-12: 161.6 (0) After 3 weeks of sticking to the plan two things happened - shark week right before xgiving. If it stood still long enough I would eat it. I was stunned at the intensity of the cravings. Ice cream that had been in the house for weeks - gone. Chips and I do not LIKE chips - gone. Then of course I cooked thanksgiving dinner, mash, stuffing, sprouts with pancetta and chestnuts (I love chestnuts), gravy, bourbon cranberry sauce...PUMPKIN PIE etc etc. Cook everything on my own and of course that meant tasting it along the way. It was as if one bite lit the end of a stick of dynamite and BAAM had to have more. That 0 lbs does not tell the story. I was probably up 5 lbs just from mash alone but somehow sanity has returned. Cravings gone.

I bought G2 gatorade - 12 gr of CARBS! Hello, second ingredient is sugar and I used to drink that thinking it was a "better" choice - 12 g is almost half of 25 g daily limit (not for this diet for which it is lower think this is WHO recommendation) so I left it alone. Diet Coke which I started drinking thinking it would help with the cravings only made things worse. Doc suggested avoid asparatame and try xylitol - former absorbed in body latter not - but research it this is from memory.

Doc told me next shark week eat protein every 2 hrs and EXERCISE. No supplements. If really need a fix buy low carb snack. BUY ONLY ONE SERVING AT AT A TIME. I'll also stick with water and lemon or those flavoured waters and see what happens next round. Glad to be back on wagon and looking forward to next weigh in.


10-13
10-14

allmannerofthings

HSW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4 . . . R53 SW 178.4 (-21)
R54SW 177.8 -0.6 (-21.6)
R55 SW 177.2 -0.6 (-22.2)
Still hoping for 175 by Canadian Thanksgiving (Oct 8) - but i'll be happy with 175.X
RSW 177.2
Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 177.4
10/06 177 - I had hoped for more after walking more than 20 thousand steps - but a loss is a loss no matter how small.
10/07 177.2 - yesterday turned into a WAM day - so i ate at maintenance - did get my exercise in tho. I have a lot to do today and have woken up with a cold - will have to pace myself and be watchful
10/08 178.8 - wish that weight was from celebrating - but no, just from being too tired to give a d@mn.
10/09 179.6 delayed reaction from Sunday?? Food and exercise were both on target yesterday. Going to start today with a workout.
10/10 176.4 Woosh!!
10/11 177.6 Shoow
10/12 177.0
10/13
10/14

NayaSaidSo

Maybe this is the time i'll get serious? . Im starting in late this round- goal is to finish this round, and to finish weighing less.

10/8-
10/9- 198.0 - 5 am post workout this am. had an intense leg workout yesterday
10/10- 195.0 5am post workout. Ate well yesterday but ended up having a snack attack late last night. I was still under calories (7 under lol). workout 3/5 for this week complete
10/11- 193.2 5am post workout. losing quite a bit of water weight, I am happy to see this. 4/5 workouts complete for this week. Was under calories yesterday, im slowing experimenting with KETO, not sure if I can commit to it.
10/12 193.0 5am post workout. 5/5 workouts complete for this week yay! I haven't been able to get up consistently in several months so I am very proud to have gotten in 5 workouts during my long week. Failed at keto yesterday (ate a subway sandwich for lunch) but tried to still stay under on carbs. I'll try and give it another go today

allmannerofthings

@quiltingjaine Thanks - It does not always feel like I've got this, but I am still here, in part because of lovely supportive people like you.

allmannerofthings

@LeafyPoo I was worried about loose skin at the beginning too. I am 50 lbs down with 50 lbs still to go. I enjoy life so much more now. I used to feel so old and so limited by my weight. I can do more, I can wear more. my energy and flexibility are so much better. I don't worry about the loose skin any more. I know at a healthy weight in my 50's I am not going to look like I did in my 20's, but I will still look and feel soooo much better than obese me in my 50's.

Also try looking a some of the success stories and pictures - you will be able to see how the weight loss looks on real, non-photoshopped people - and it looks pretty darn good.

SheilaBoneham

Continuing my dietitian-designed 6-8 week anti-inflammation elimination diet. This round will see me through week 4. So far, so good!

Goals:
Food ~~ Follow anti-inflammation elimination diet - learn new food tricks! Calories <1330.
Exercise ~~ 60-90 minutes 5-6 days/week of walking/swimming; weight training 3 days/week.
Weight ~~ stay below 137.

UGW - 135 +/- 2
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)

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
R52 end weight 140.6 (-.4); 10-day ave 1192
R53 end weight 137.2 (-3.4); 10-day ave 1134

R54 end weight 136.6 (-.6); 10-day ave 1238

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

10/05 - 136.8 - 1097 - 10-day ave 1229
Chilly rain this morning, but it's supposed to clear up this afternoon so I should get a nice outdoor walk.

10/06 - 137.2 - 1206 - 10-day ave 1219
Hmmmm. Who knows? It's a bit warmer today, and rain this afternoon, so I'm hoping to get a nice walk in this morning. Have a great weekend, all!

10/07 - 137 - 1167 - 10-day ave 1205
Foggy, drizzly Sunday morning here, but I have a good day planned, including a walk (indoors if necessary) and some painting time (watercolors, not walls ). I hope you all have a lovely, healthful day!

10/08 - 137 - 1494 - 10-day ave 1243
Nothing new to report.

10/09 - 137.2 - 1047 - 10-day ave 1226
I seem to have hit a new hover point. That's fine. One of these days something will change and I'll drop a little more. It's going to be in the high 80s today (again) and low 80s tomorrow, and then drop to the more Octobery 50s, and I'm planning lots of walks and hopefully a hike or two now that I feel a bit better. I love October!

10/10 - 137 - 1137 - 10-day ave 1240
I had a great walk yesterday morning on the "Indiana Native Trees Path" along the St. Joseph River.

10/11 - 137 - 1205 - 10-day average 1223
Last night I went to a potluck and there was nothing I could eat with my restricted diet - I had been hoping for some veggies at least. And even what I took was off my list - I had planned to make something I could eat, but spent the afternoon at the vet's office getting an ultrasound for my dog, and ended up just grabbing some lemon muffins at the bakery. But the hostess graciously pulled a leftover roast chicken out of the fridge, so I had chicken and an apple. Perfect! I can't say I was even tempted by all the great looking food - I've stuck to this elimination diet for almost 4 weeks and have 2 more to go before I start adding things back to test them, and I wasn't going to blow those 4 weeks for a few minutes of pleasure! Now I'm waiting for the ultrasound evaluation by the radiologist.

10/12 - 136 - 1246 - 10-day ave 1181
Big temperature drop during the night and suddenly fall weather has arrived. It's a beautiful, sunny 50ish day, so I'm planning a long walk on the river greenway. Have a lovely weekend, all!

10/13
10/14

liann1970

FarmerCarla wrote: »

liann1970 wrote: »

Hi! First time for me doing this, but love the idea!
47 yr old, 5'7", Female looking to get healthy again


10/10 - 172 - had a good eating day overall but didn't take lunch to work so bought salad instead and didn't get enough protein and fat. I made up for it with a homenade avocado cole slaw for dinner

The avocado cole slaw sounds interesting. Are you on a low carb plan? I'm still learning.

Hi! I am on a modified Keto plan. I can't eat enough to do the full Keto so I just tweak my macros from what FitnessPal recommends. The Avocado Coleslaw is easy to make and yummy! I use one small avocado, some bagged coleslaw mix (1.5 cups) and add about a tablespoon of olive oil mayo, just enough to mix everything. If I need more fat, I add raw sunflower seeds, about 1/4 cup.

Ooga78

Female, age 39, 5'5"
OSW: 6/13/18, 178.8
End of Round 44, 6/26/18, 170.6 (-5)
End of Round 45, 7/6/18, 168.8 (-1.6)
End of Round 46, 7/16/18, 166.2 (-2.6)
End of Round 47, 7/26/18, 164.8 (-1.4)
End of Round 48, 8/5/18, 167 (+2.2) *on vacation
End of Round 49, 8/15/18, 163 (-4)
End of Round 50, 8/25/18, 162 (-1)
End of Round 54, 10/4/18, 158.8 (-3.2)

10/05: 157.6/I am in the home stretch, I have one month until my birthday. I really want to hit the normal range BMI by that day.
10/06: 156.8/Might be getting sick, have a fun weekend planned, glad I am going into at my lowest weight in 4 years!
10/07: no scale
10/08:159.2/Back up after a weekend bump
10/09: 159.8/Home sick with a terrible cold today.
10/10: 157.8/Feeling better, back to work. My weight might jump around d a bit with this sickness.
10/11: 157.0
10/12: 157.0

liann1970

47 yr old, 5'7", Female looking to get healthy again

SW - 176.8 (9/1/18)
CW - 172
Goal for this round - 170
Long term goal - 155 by Christmas

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 - X
10/06 - X
10/07 - X
10/08 - X
10/09 - X
10/10 - X
10/11 - 172 - had a good eating day overall but didn't take lunch to work so bought salad instead and didn't get enough protein and fat. I made up for it with a homenade avocado cole slaw for dinner
10/12 - 172 - went out with my kids yesterday for pizza for supper . The rest of the day was ok, still getting the hang of it. Ratios were off but today is a new day! Happy Friday!
10/13
10/14

tiabirdie56

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 179
GW: 170
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}

{Round 51 - .4 lb gain}
{Round 52 - lost 2 lbs}
{Round 53 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 54 - lost .8 lb - EW 179}
Day/Weight/Comment

🎀10/5 - 180.2 - My carb grams have been much higher in the past week. Yesterday the carbs were wheat flour in the form of Texas toast croutons (10) and pumpkin tortilla chips (12) They were good and crunchy, just what I needed. 😁 But what springboarded (Is that an actual word? Today it is because I'm tired) me back to 180 was not enough sleep. Making the flowers for the wall has me keeping very late hours and I've been averaging 4 hrs of sleep every night this week. Today, I finish up the flowers and assemble the boards for the wall. Every part of this project is a PROJECT. I'll take a break tonight and tomorrow, then get back to it Saturday evening and Sunday. I want it to be ready for transport on Wednesday.
🎀10/6 - 179.2
🎀10/7 - 180.2 - Not enough sleep and a really high carb day that was not vegetables. It's all good, be over soon.
🎀10/8 - 181.4 - Absolutely carbs

🎀10/9 - 181.8 - Good thing my fortitude is a lot stronger than 3lbs of fluid! Another high carb/calorie day. Today may be the same. Yesterday, I was rested, this morning, very tired, as if I had a strenuous workout.
🎀10/10 - 181.2 - Very late night quick "meal" early weigh in after 4 hrs of sleep. My friend and I thought we were would be finishing up the flower application on the wall last night. NOT! Ran out of flowers. So, last minute dyeing of filters and now I'm trying to expedite the drying of them. There is still a lot to do before Saturday. The next photo I post will be on Saturday when the flower wall is in position and on display. I must say that it is gorgeous. Not at all how we imagined it would look. It is impressive.
🎀10/11 - 181.4 - Up all night glueing flowers. TIRED. Rested for two hours and now back at it. Hoping it doesn't have to be another all nighter.

🎀10/12 - 181- Surprised at this early weigh in. High carbs again yesterday, but under 93g total. Completed the flower wall at 1am, in bed by 2:15, sleep by 2:18 I'm sure. Up at 6am, smh. I will post a pic of the wall , but lying flat on the floor doesn't do it justice.

🎀10/13
🎀10/14


Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•40.2 lbs lost
•BMI lowered 6.1 points
•BF% reduced 9.4%



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

Waist to Height Ratio.

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link



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
R53/SW: 180.8 - BMI=28.3 - BF%=35.7
R54/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35.4
R55/SW: 179 - BMI=28 - BF%=35


61.8 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
74.8 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

tiabirdie56

This is the completed 2 panels. Tomorrow, we will assemble it at the church for display.

wljohn

Day/Weight/Comments
10/05 160.5
10/06 161.9 Dinner out at local ice cream shop showing on the scale.
10/07 161.9 No exercise today. Homework and laundry day.
10/08 161.7 Out with friends for bowling and late lunch/early dinner. So glad it didn't go up.
10/09 161.1
10/10 161.2
10/11 160 No idea why it went down a pound overnight. I even went out to eat after my night class.
10/12 161.4 Found it again
10/13
10/14

GrandmaJackie

@tiabirdie56, Tish that’s gorgeous, can’t wait to see it all put together,

jaccimc63

The closer I get to my goal weight, the slower the scales move. I’m trying to focus on the other benefits of my weight loss such as the lower blood pressure, my hip pain has disappeared, and my stamina has increased. It would be great if I could make my goal weight stick for this round though!

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)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 - 151.5 - I'm up again for no other reason than weight fluctuations. I'll have to really watch what I eat this weekend so I don't bump up too much more on Monday.
10/06 - 150.5 - I didn't expect this weight this morning after I ate close to 1500 calories yesterday, but I'll take it!
10/07 - DNW - I had to move the scale because of our bathroom remodel and I woke up at 3:45 this am and didn't think my husband would appreciate me turning on lights to check my weight. Our son-in-law is in town and staying with us to do the remodel and we've had a couple cookouts. I made vegetable side dishes, but I've eaten about 1500 calories a day the past couple days, so tomorrow's weigh in may not be pretty. That's why I'm here though, to face any gain and get back on track.
10/08 - 151.5 - It could have been worse, although sometimes it takes a couple days for the sodium to show up. Water today!
10/09 - 150.5 - I ate about 1100 calories yesterday and drank my water. I hope my body cooperates and shows another little loss before the end of the week.
10/10 - 150.5 - I'm good with this. At least it's not going up!
10/11 - 150.5 - I'm hoping for a little drop soon.
10/12 - 149.5 - A new low! This should help my trend weight for the week.
10/13
10/14

SheilaBoneham

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@SheilaBoneham Go you!! Good job sticking to your plan! I hope Lily is okay.

Thanks, @quiltingjaine . Sad to say, but the ultrasound wasn't encouraging - she has enlarged abdominal lymph nodes, nodules on her liver, and issues with her large intestine, so likely cancer. She's 12.5, so we will not put her through any surgery or chemo, just keep her happy as long as she is not in obvious discomfort. Here's one of my favorite pics of her with a few of her friends.

Kathrynprestridge

Hi
I am a female, 30 years old, 5' 6"
Just started using the every other day diet on 10/4 upon weighing 175 that morning. I have gained about 40 lbs over the past year and a half... After losing it all in the first six months after baby. I did the same thing after baby #1. After I lost it I gained my pregnancy weight back even while still BF...just minus the baby ! So here we go again.
HW 198
SW (10/4/18) 175
GW1 150
UGW 125-135
Round #1 Goal 165

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 / 168.8 / -6.2
big water weight drop in weight after my first 500 calorie day. maintenance calorie day

10/06 / 168.4 / -.4
500 calorie day

10/07 / 165.4 / - 3
maintenance calorie day. water weight loss, will probably gain some back. TOM surprised me today with no cramps ECT. I'm pretty excited since I cut out dairy a month ago it really seems to have helped in many ways (less cravings, I can feel "thirsty" better instead if just hungry) including this one.

10/08 / 167.2 / +1.8 (this ended up being an unplanned maintenance calories day)
500 calorie day. I was hungry last night and I'm hungry today. Already have my food made for the day and planned out so that should help. Big salads all day Maybe tea with maple syrup this evening. Had a cold all weekend and I am feeling a lot better today, and one of my LO's seems better as well. My older is still sick so we will be staying in and having a relaxing day today.

10/09 / 166.4 / -.8
Trying again for a 500 calorie day today. I ended up feeling unwell yesterday at about 4 like I had low blood sugar and didn't feel well until I ate more than my planned food, so I ate up to maintenance. I had a lot of calories coming from vegetables yesterday where the past 2 successful 'fast' days I had eaten mostly carbs on my down day so maybe that just didn't work for me. I am trying again today with more coming from carbs like the first 2 successful down days. Feeling good so far. We had a tornado watch this morning.

10/10 / 168.5 / +2
No surprise. Last night I ate late which I have not been doing. I also went several hundred over my maintenance calories...but it was vegetable and bean soup instead of the normal chocolate and ice cream during my period. I did fine the first 2 days fine and I just can't do it the past 2 days. I suspect it is because of my period...I usually overeat during it. But the food I am eating is much healthier than it normally would be, and the past 2 days I only ate to maintenance instead of overeating. So I am still going in the right direction.

10/11 / 165.8 / -2.7
I didn't try for a down day but I did 400 under maintenance since that is how much I ate over maintenance the day before.

10/12 / 168.1 / +2.3
Late night cookies...but as far as cookies go they were 'healthy'.

10/13
10/14

quiltingjaine

@jerier Thank you for the cucumber salad recipe!! My DMIL used to do just cucumber and onions with vinegar but being from the south, added sugar (EWW!)
And @tiabirdie56 for the variation!

@ssssanaaaa YAY for cauliflower rice! Have you tried zucchini noodles? I like them more than regular pasta. I have a handheld Spiralizer but like them so much that I spent the $$ for the attachment for my mixer. Even DH likes them and he’s a carb and sugar guy!

@Maejestique Over 3# in 4 days and holding is AWESOME!

@LeafyPoo The younger you are when you make these changes AND STICK TO THEM, the more likely you will have less problem with loose skin. At least that is my experience. At almost 69, I’m hoping that working out will help me but after losing these 40+ pounds AGAIN, well, it ain’t pretty. At this age, even if I could afford it, I wouldn’t have a full body lift.

@TerriRichardson112 Feel better!

krea4

46 yrs and 5'5"
UWG - 130

10/05 - 139.8 --- so nice to see a number in the 130s
10/06 - 140.0 --- over ate with friends yesterday. Loads of calories and salt but it was YUMMY!
10/07 - 139.8 - My car is being fixed so no gym until it's back I will have to be very careful about the right food choices.
10/08 - 139.8
10/09 - 139.4
10/10 -
10/11 - 140.2
10/12 - 140.2
10/13 -
10/14

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 EW 185.5 (-0.0)
R52 SW 185.5 GW 183.5 EW 183.5 (-2.0)
R53 X X X X X X
R54 SW 183.8 GW 182.0 EW 180.4 (-3.4)
R55 SW 180.4 GW 179.0
Total Lost to Date: 32.2
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
Short term GW3: 170.0 by 1/7/19
UGW: 155ish - by April 2019

10/05 - Friday - 180.8 - Carb monster last night! But I'm learning how to satisfy my cravings without sabotaging my health. So I had just one serving and all was good! Friends coming down this weekend - next weekend is my birthday soooo if I could just see 170 something this round I'd be ecstatic! *I went shopping for a pair of jeans at dressbarn yesterday because I needed something that fit, my size 14's were getting really big. I figured I'd be in a 12, or even a 14 still that just wasnt stretched out. I grabbed a few sizes and even a size 10 just because I liked the wash. Well much to my surprise, everything was too big so I tried the 10's and voila!!! Also, I tried on a jumpsuit, that looked amazing! I didnt buy it because it was very summery but you better believe its a NSV!
10/06 - Saturday - 179.2 - Company arrived late friday night - DH cooked steak and peapods for dinner last night but we didnt eat until late. Took friends out to diner breakfast this morning - then headed to ski swap. Back home for a quick nap for the baby then out to farm and grocery store. Cooked a pot pie and potatoes, and indulged in some brownies. Ate some cheese and crackers while dinner cooked. Headed to bed around 10, exhausted.
10/07 - Sunday - 180.0 - Woke up early to cook breakfast for friends before they headed out. DH and I then went to ski swap, took a lift ride, and headed home for another nap for me this time haha. Went to the giant pumpkin weigh in and entered the wood raffle. Had an apple soda but skipped the cider donuts! Made tortellini and sausage alfredo with leftovers from breakfast and managed to stay away from the brownies!
10/08 - Monday - 183.4 - Oh well! So many NSV this weekend I don't mind the blip on the scale. Totally normal Monday upswing. I can't find my water bottle at work - but it's probably a sign to get a new one. I was just saying Friday I need something glass, as I don't like drinking water out of stainless but want to get away from plastic - but I also want a straw! Any awesome water bottle suggestions appreciated! Have my healthy choice power bowl for lunch and I'm actually looking forward to it.
10/09 - Tuesday - 183.0 - A salty day yesterday! And I definitely did not drink enough water. Starting to feel the desire to reestablish habits in our new home - ready to get nesty this autumn season. NSV this morning - went to my favorite coffee shop and resisted the delicious breakfast sandwiches that smelled so good. Looks like I might be going out to lunch today so I'm glad I saved the indulgence. Gotta get cracking on water today!
10/10 - Wednesday - 183.4 - So my familys love language is food. My mom took me out to lunch yesterday and I ordered shrimp and lobster scampi - it was so good I only intended to eat half but it was gone before I had any self control. And DH wanted to "celebrate" with pizza for dinner and proclaimed he's getting me chocolates for my birthday. So yesterday was very tasty! NSV yesterday was even at the end of a carby, salty, indulgent day, I looked in the mirror and was like DANG I LOVE YOU BODY! I've been practicing diaphragmatic breathing and yesterday it finally clicked and I could feel my muscles working. I'm not getting discouraged with this bit of a stall - I'm still getting closer to my goal each day!
10/11 - Thursday - 183.0 - Unexpected dinner at MIL so evening plans were a bit different than expected, and I ate what was put in front of me to be polite. Got home and still managed to bang out all of the chores/food prep I wanted to do! So dinner is ready for tonight, yay! I cooked some bratwurst for lunches today, I've never had them and not sure I'm gonna like them but we will see! This week is a tough one to lose weight but my habits are coming around again! Got my fish oil and smoothie in this morning. See autumn goals below:
10/12 - Friday - 181.2 - Cool! Well I was really stressed yesterday at work, and ate my feelings when I got home but I kinda already planned for a heavy dinner so it worked out fine. Going to do some self care today, a haircut and eyebrow wax and I should feel like a new lady! Turns out we will have a friend staying in the apartment for a few weeks so that will be an adjustment but I'm so happy we can help him out. Visualizing 179 as my birthday gift for myself! Going out to dinner tomorrow night to an awesome Asian fusion place but planning to have a LITTLE of everything.
10/13
10/14 - Birthday!

Autumn Season Goals
[*] Improve meal planning and food prepping - get some freezer meals ready, and do what I can today to make tomorrow easier.
[*] Have protein shake for breakfast with blueberries and flax milk 5/7 days a week
[*] Move more - body weight strengthening exercises every bathroom trip, and in other down time
[*] Be more intimate - getting comfortable in my own skin again is a learning process
[*] Commit to taking fish oil at least once each day - build up to twice. Follow up appointment in December
[*] Be positive - dream big - build strong foundations.
[*] Weight Goal = 170 lbs by 1/7/2019

rainykatie

OSW: 212 (Sept 2017)
FGW: 170

10/5: 194.6
10/6: 194 - I went to the gym yesterday for the first time in a while. I've been exercising outdoors all summer, but yesterday it rained. It actually felt good to work out inside! A change is good sometimes.
10/7: 194.6 - I'm feeling a little bloated today so not surprised there has been no drop. I did pretty good yesterday with my eating and logging, but before dinner I was hungry and did some snacking on pretzels and hummus. I did get out for a long horseback ride and hike (i get off my horse and walk up all the steep hills) so exercise goal is a big check for yesterday. Today my goal is to stick to my calorie goal and fit in yoga and a jog.
10/8: 194.8 - Trying not to be discouraged. I had a pretty good weekend as far as weekends go. I logged my food, wasn't as austere as I had hoped, but didn't go over either day. Yesterday I went to the beach for a run with my 6 year old. We did 2 miles, he's got so much energy! 6 year olds don't like jogging as it's boring, so we pick landmarks ahead (logs, piles of seaweed) to race to. It's like full on sprints! My legs are sore and we had fun together. A great day. Monday is here and I've got gym plans and a healthy lunch packed. Here we go.
10/9: 192.6 - What? Suddenly the scale came down. I have felt bloated the last few days and today feel more normal, so hopefully I'll stay down here for a while. Never did get that workout in yesterday- discovered I forgot my sneakers! AAAAH! Instead, I focused on staying within my calorie range and I was successful. Today I remembered my sneakers, and I have signed up for a lunchtime spin class. I'm loving this 10 day challenge- it seems so much more manageable taking things in a 10 day chunk.
10/10: 194.6 - Again. I had a stressful day yesterday (found out my husband is getting laid off), and I had some wine and ate pizza for dinner as a coping mechanism. So the 2 lb fluctuation isn't unexpected- I need to find other ways to cope with stress. Hoping it comes down again! I did make it to spin class yesterday at lunch, it felt good. Today I plan to get in a quick jog outdoors- I don't have a lot of time but it sure is a beautiful day here on the Oregon coast.
10/11: 195. Feeling super discouraged. It's my own fault, I went on a crazy snacking binge yesterday, just gave up, and stopped counting my calories. I have no idea why nor what the trigger was. I also didn't get in my jog yesterday- I just didn't have time. I'm a full time working mom of 2 kids and I also have a small horse farm, and my husband is traveling for work this week so I'm on my own to take care of everyone. Some days are just too crazy. I have 4 days left in this challenge- including today- and I'm going to do the best I can. Today I have a walking meeting scheduled at work, so I'll get some exercise. I may or may not also try for a gym workout, depending on how my day goes otherwise.
10/12: 194. The roller coaster continues! I suppose this is how it goes with daily weigh ins. Yesterday was a better day. I didn't have time for the gym, but my walking meeting was a good hour long walk involving hills, so I'm counting it as exercise. I also did a quick 20 minute yoga session after work and before dinner- no small feat for someone with as many beings (little kids + animals) to take care of. Today the kids have no school, and I've got a puppy with a hurt leg to take to the vet- so exercise might be hard to come by but I'm hoping for a strength workout at some point. I want to finish this challenge out STRONG! NO mindless snacking is my goal for today.
10/13
10/14
Exercise: 5 of 7 days

sg200

1st round for me

Been losing the same 5 lbs over and over

CSW: 279.7
CGW: 277.7
UGW: 200


Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 279.7
10/06 280.0 - ran 30 minutes on treadmill - 30 minutes strength training
10/07 280.4 - combined 60 minutes running inside and outside, first slice of Pumpkin pie for the season
10/08 278.8
10/09 279.1 - ran 35 minutes outside
10/10 277.4
10/11 279.0
10/12 277.6
10/13
10/14

abowersgirl

@quiltingjaine I have never listened to weight charts or strict BMI. Not because I don't think they are accurate but because although they ask for your height it isn't as descriptive when it comes to body type. I am a European women with a bigger bone structure, although those charts tell me I should be between 115-125 I know that being that weight would make me look like a person hanging off a coat hanger (I have broad shoulders) so although my goal weight is 125 I am still watching how my body transforms because for all I know 135 might be the healthiest looking weight for me. I have a full body and being too skinny isn't ideal.. I need some of the chub to make me look full lol if that makes sense

allmannerofthings

@tiabirdie56 The flower wall is beautiful - i hope there is a way you can save it for using again and again

quiltingjaine

@lolakinks This has been going on for a week. Have you been to the doctor?

@iLadyT Next time get that Subway as a salad! It’s awesome and you avoid all those carbs!

@jaccimc63 Congrats on the new low!

@SheilaBoneham I’m so sorry to hear about Lily. No matter how old they are and how we try to prepare, it is difficult. Sending love and prayers.

quiltingjaine

@abowersgirl I agree 100%! But 50+ years ago it was all about the chart! I have smallish wrists (one standard) and my shoulders are fairly broad compared to my hips - at least that’s how they were in high school. I know I looked emancipated at 118 but that was after 3.5 weeks in a hospital bed, too. NO desire to get to that weight again! I’m rambling.