JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 68

noynoyavery

@ashnjackson13 Stickers are cool , I like sew on badges ha ha. There's a thought I may start my own Scouts camp blanket !

CSW: 150.2
Challenge goal 147lb ..Going to ramp it up this week I think, nice weather here, so some walks planned.
02/12 150.2
02/13 150.0 ..seem to be losing 0.2 per day. Doubt I will be as low as this tomorrow due to late eating times. Sigh.
02/14 149.2..Total headscratcher , I weighed myself before bed and have lost 2.6lb overnight, most I have lost . Checked scales 3 times but nope it's right, very happy.
02/15 goal 149.....actual 147.2 ..What the what?! I weighed myself last night and was almost 1lb less than I was in the morning! WOOSH! 2lbs in 1 day gone! Need to readjust my goals. Praying it stays off. This is the least I have weighed in about 18 months
02/16 goal 147...148.4 Urgh say what? So I wooosh then put 1lb back on by doing nothing different. Anyway 2lb off this challenge so far is great goals changed again
02/17 goal 148.2
02/18 goal 148.0
02/19 goal 147.8
02/20 Goal 147.6
02/21 Goal 147.4
Have a great day all.

sabyx_is1

First time doing this challenge so here goes:

General info: 30yo female, 160cm

Goal for this round: get under 60kg

12/02 - 61.1kg
13/02 - 60.4kg
14/02 - 60.4kg
15/02 - 60.7kg
16/02 - 60.9kg (oops this is going the wrong way 😅)
17/02 -
18/02 -
19/02 -
20/02 -
21/02 -

Sparx_81

Michelle 37 from Dublin, Ireland
Height: 5'9"
SW: 99.2kg | UGW: 70kg

I really really want to lose a lot of this weight before April 2019 as I want to wow everyone when I cross the stage to pick up my MSc! :-)

R33 SW 99.2 EW 97.2kg (-2kg)
R34 SW 97.1 EW 98.1kg(+1kg)
R35 SW 98.6 EW 98.2kg (-0.4kg)
R36 SW 98.0 EW 96.7kg
R37 SW 97.2 EW 96.2kg
R38 SW 96.8 EW 95.6kg
R39 SW 95.6 EW 95.9kg
R40 SW 95.9 EW 95.5kg

R68 SW 100.4 GW 99.0

Took a break due to mental health…. Now back up past my starting weight! I have also developed high blood pressure so for the sake of my own health I need to do this.... plus I don't want my kids growing up without me there!

Currently doing a “100 miles in February” challenge for charity too, so I'm running 4km every morning and 10km on Saturday and Sunday!

Day/Weight/Comment
2/12- 100.4 so embarrassed about how much weight I put on… doctors was a real wake up call, showed me the excess is doing more that just stretching my clothes!
2/13- 99.9 didn't eat very well yesterday and took a rest from running too!
2/14- 99.7 doing well but I know it's just the Tom water weight coming off!
2/15- 99.0 Well this is a nice drop! Had a lovely run this morning, getting faster every day! Slightly concerned about the weekend as I'm bringing my son to a fortnite thing and I've promised him five guys for lunch afterwards… I'll have to be on my best behaviour...
2/16- 99.2 knew there’d be a bounce back but still happy! Think today is a day off running as I'm out with my son but I'll see if I can squeeze an hour in later!
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jaccimc63

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 55
NE Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
UGW: 140-145

My 29th Round!

I love the daily accountability of this challenge and I’m sticking around to maintain my weight.

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)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5)
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)

R68 SW: 142.5

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 – 143.5 – I’m happy I’m still within maintenance range after my carb and sodium fest weekend!
02/13 – 143.5 – I had a tax client come in yesterday. I’ve been doing her work for 15+ years. She’s always been thin, but the past couple years, as she approaches 50, she’s gained a little weight. She was shocked at my weight loss and asked how I did it. I told her about MFP, CICO, and this challenge. She was blown away at the fact that we weigh ourselves every day and share our weight and stories with each other. Having been in this challenge so long I forget how intimidating something like this can be. Whether we’re up, down, or stuck in a plateau, it says a lot that we’re here.
02/14 – 142 – I realized yesterday morning that I had not been keeping up with my water, so I made a determined effort to drink plenty of it.
02/15 – 143.5 – More water today!
02/16 – 143.5 – Holding steady.
02/17
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02/20
02/21

Leroyoliver

Leroyoliver
SW 163.6

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12
02/13
02/14 - I’m back - again.... 163.6
02/15 - 161.8
02/16 - 161.6
02/17
02/18
02/19
02/20
02/21

TonyB0588

Male - 5' 10" - 52 years old \ Original Start Weight 182 lbs in May 2016 \ Goal Weight 165 lbs

Late Start - February 2nd - 168 lbs End of Round - February 7th - 168.8 lbs
Round 31 - My 2nd Round
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167

Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4

Round 49 - My 20th Round
Start Round 8/06 - 170.2 End Round 8/15 - 170.2

Round 59 - My 30th Round
Start Round 11/14 - 170.0 Traveling 16th - 21st End Round 11/23 - 174.0

Round 60 - My 31st Round
Start Round 11/24 - 174.2 End Round 12/03 - 173.8

Round 61 - My 32nd Round
Start Round 12/04 - 172.0 End Round 12/13 - 173.0

Deleted some of my history to shorten this page

Round 62 - My 33rd Round
Start Round 12/14 - 172.4 End Round 12/23 - 172.0

Round 63 - My 34th Round
Start Round 12/24 - 172.2 End round 01/02 - 174.6

Round 64 - My 35th Round
Start Round 01/03 - 174.6 End Round 01/12 - 171.8

Round 65 - My 36th Round
Start Round 01/13 - 171.6 End Round 01/22 - 173.0

Round 66 - My 37th Round
Start Round 01/23 - 173.6 End Round 02/01 - 171.8

Round 67 - My 38th Round
Day/Weight/Comment
02/02 - 171.6
02/03 - 171.2
02/04 - 172.2 Walked 60 minutes last night
02/05 - 171.2
02/06 - 171.2 110 Steps up and down 7 times yesterday morning
02/07 - 170.2
02/08 - 171.8 110 Steps up and down 7 times yesterday evening
02/09 - 172.0
02/10 - 171.8
02/11 - 173.0 Two large meals yesterday - 2nd one during my regular exercise time

Round 68 - My 39th Round
Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 - 171.0 Treadmill 30 minutes last night
02/13 - 173.6 110 Steps up and down 7 times yesterday evening
02/14 - 172.0
02/15 - 171.0 110 Steps up and down 7 times yesterday evening
02/16 - 172.0
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Sparx_81

so as some of you might know i am using "healthy wage" to bet on my weight loss, and so far it is working, I'm 8lbs lighter than at the start of my bet! Essentially there is money at risk so a poor food choice can cost me a potential $385!
If anyone is interested in doing their own healthy wager then drop me a message as i have a referral code which will earn you an extra $40 on your winnings!

amfmmama

Round 64 SW 219 EW 213 not expecting another drop like this, but happy to report it!
Round 65 SW 211 EW 208.6 2.4 loss
Round 66 SW 208.2 EW 203.8 4.4 loss
Round 67 SW 204.6 EW 202.8 1.8 loss
Round 68 Goal 3 pounds.... ONEderland is so close!!!
Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 201.4 yay.
02/13 201 I need to get to 199 by 2/17.... If I do, I will win the challenge at my gym, and get a free month of classes, and 1/2 my money back. I am so close!! Although, I have to admit, for some reason my brain eliminated the 200 and I was thinking one more pound... but it's 2 UGH!
02/14 200.4 getting there....
02/15 200.4.... yesterday was rough... valentine's day treats, and I forgot to go to the gym... let me repeat that... I forgot to go!! I did do a little Jillian Michaels at home though...so I guess that's good.
02/16 200.8 ugh.
02/17
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aFit50

Reshii, 52, 5'9", NYC
GOALS: Stretch 2x daily, and exercise 30+ minutes 6 of 7 days.

02/12 ~ 214.7 @ 4:30 am
02/13 ~ 214.4 @ 6:30 am
02/14 ~ 213.8 @ 6:00 am - pulled a muscle on Sunday, so haven't been doing much more than walking and stretching. Yet slowing things down appears to be working in my favor, lol ~ if it continues will definitely have to rethink some things. Happy Valentines ❣️
02/15 ~ DNW today. Accepted the best thick and creamy grilled cheese and tomato sandwich as a treat last night and didn't want to see it on the scale and possibly regret it, lol. Had a great night sleep, started T25 again, (although modified at about 70%), got in a good walk, some stretching and a seated abs and arm workout. Getting in a lot of movement and being mindful of food calories, but enjoying this lovely long weekend.

02/16 ~ 213.2 @ 5:00 am - Stretching, cleaning and 30 minute walk at home video already done. Attending "The February Cousins" birthday party tonight, so planning to eat light and drink plenty of water today to try and offset all the yumminess available later. Have a great day all.

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02/18 ~
02/19 ~
02/20 ~
02/21 ~

(Results of Previous Rounds)

“Be with those who help your being.” ~Rumi

Round 60 sw236.8 ~ ew235.2 (-1.6)
Round 61 sw234.2 ~ ew231.4 (-3.8)
Round 62 sw230.6 ~ ew228.0 (-3.4)
Round 63 Vacation!!! ew228.6 (+.6)
Round 64 sw229.7 ~ ew223.4 (-6.3) <<-- 2 weeks of keto
Round 65 sw223.0 ~ ew219.2 (-4.2) -->> didn't like how I felt
Round 66 sw218.6 ~ ew216.4 (-2.8) -->> back to slow and steady
Round 67 sw216.8 ~ ew215.0 (-1.4)
Round 68 sw214.7 ~ ew ????

wcollett60

HW 210
CW 202.6
GW 130
Goal for this round 197

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 202.4 - working on eating healthy and exercise

02/13 201.8 - lots of walking and good food choices yesterday. Today is a snow day, I will need to keep away from comfort food and get on the treadmill

02/14 201.2 - high carb day yesterday, today I will add more water and add 5 more minutes of exercise

02/15 199.8 lots of water and physical activity yesterday- focused today on water, eating proper sized portions, exercise, and sleeping

02/16 199 had a great day yesterday - getting some long overdue cleaning and decluttering done, baked cookies and kept to my plan. Away for the night for work. (No scale for the morning, I will weigh in on Monday) today's goal increase water and exercise.

* (I amended my gw for this round, so very happy to have joined- I expect now that I am less bloated I will lose more slowly.)

02/17

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Result of round 68: -X.X lbs

NuggetBrain

5'5, female, 37
SW: 290
GW: 225
End R61: 278 (-4.6)
End R62: 274.6 (-2.6)
End R63: 272.2 (-2.4)
End R64: 270.4 (-1.8)
End R65: 269.6 (-0.8)
End R66: 270 (+0.4)
End R67: 267.2 (-2.8)
Total challenge loss: 14.6

SW 02/12: 267.2
02/13: 266
02/14: 266
02/15: 263.4
02/16: 262.4
02/17
02/18
02/19
02/20
02/21

charlie9er

5’5”
51 yo female

R61EW = 195.6
R62EW = 195.4
R63EW = 194.2
R64EW = 193.6
R65EW = 192.4
R66EW = 191.8
R67EW = 191.4
R68EW = 🤷🏼‍♀️

R68 Goal = 189.9

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 192.0
02/13 191.6
02/14 191.8
02/15 192.2 Chinese food 🥡🤦🏼‍♀️
02/16
02/17
02/18
02/19
02/20
02/21

ghy5

SW=184.8
UGoal =160
Goal for this round=-2.
Drink 64 oz water
Carbs under 50
Walk 10000steps/day,today will be day46
My walking has improved,pain lessened with the mindfulness that this challenge provides.
2/12=184.8
2/13=184.8 Went to dentist yesterday bc of an ouchy tooth.Root canal tomorrow.I have never had one so fingers crossed on this one. This getting old adds more things to deal with often. Snowing hard now so no Y .I will stay warm at home.
SW=184.8
UGoal =160
Goal for this round=-2.
Drink 64 oz water
Carbs under 50
Walk 10000steps/day,today will be day46
My walking has improved,pain lessened with the mindfulness that this challenge provides.
2/12=184.8
2/13=184.8 Went to dentist yesterday bc of an ouchy tooth.Root canal tomorrow.I have never had one so fingers crossed on this one. This getting old adds more things to deal with often. Snowing hard now so no Y .I will stay warm at home
💗2/14=184.0 HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAYDentist visit was virtually painless with 1 Root canal & 2 temp crowns.All is good.
2/15=183.9
2/16=183.6 I was so hungry all day yesterday.I have not been hungry since beginning this.Wonder why yesterday was different but it reminded me to BEHAVE. I
can't wait to be in the 170's so that should help me overcome the hunger..😇I will try.

Tracie_Lord

I'm 38 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 222.50 (+5.00)
R56 SW 222.50 EW 220.50 (-2.00)
R57 SW 220.50 EW 213.50 (-7.00)
R58 SW 213.50 EW 213.25 (-0.25)
R59 SW 213.25 EW 207.50 (-4.25)
R60 SW 207.50 EW 204.75 (-2.75)
R61 SW 204.75 EW 209.50 (+4.75)
R62 SW 209.50 EW 207.25 (-2.25)
R63 SW 207.25 EW 218.75 (+11.50)
R64 SW 218.75 EW 209.25 (-9.50)
R65 SW 209.25 EW 206.75 (-2.50)
R66 SW 206.75 EW 209.50 (+2.75)
R67 SW 209.50 EW 205.50 (-4.00)

TOTAL LOSS (Start of round) = 93.00

Aim for 5lbs loss this round

02/12 - 205.50
02/13 - 203.25
02/14 - 202.75
02/15 - 202.25
02/16 - 200.50
02/17
02/18
02/19
02/20
02/21

IM_in_training

SW 210.5 lb
GW 206.0 lb

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12- 210.5
02/13- 210.8
02/14- 210.8 I don't expect any weight loss on Valentine's Day! lol
02/15- 211.9 Spent Valentine's Day w/my ex-gf...Caloric nightmare! Back-on-track, today.
02/16- 211.2 Post-dinner snacks + wine killed me, but still made-up a little.
02/17
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02/21

MyEvolvingJourney

Original start weight: 221 March 2016
Restart weight: 191 March 2018
Ultimate goal weight: 140
Female 5'4" 38 years

Round 54: SW 177.6 EW 176.6
Round 55: SW 175.8 EW 177
Round 56: SW 176.4 EW 173.2
Round 67: SW 179.4 EW 180.2
🎯Mini Goal: 175.9

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 180.2
02/13 180.8 Hmm I adjusted my calories slightly to see if that helps. How long do you normally give it before making adjustments? In the 20 days I’ve been back to using mfp I’ve lost 1.2 pounds.
💗02/14💗 179.4 Woo hoo! Back to round 67 start weight! We're on a budget this Valentine's Day, so we're celebrating at home. I'm making a steak dinner tonight. 🙂 Have a great day everyone!
02/15 179.4 Stayed within calories yesterday and macros were a bit off to enjoy valentine goodies, but overall it was a good day!

02/16 178.8 Was off yesterday and I'm back work for the weekend. Have a great day everyone!

02/17
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Jaynee1961

I’m definitely in! Round 3 for me.
Original starting weight-275.6
Round 66 Sw 269.8 / loss 6lbs (263.8)
Round 67 Sw 263.8/ loss 3.8 lbs (260)
Goal this round 4 lbs

02/12 - 258.8 (-1.2)
02/13 - 258.4 (-1.6)
02/14 -259.4. 💕
02/15 - 258.2(-1.8). I’m not sure why yesterday was up. I work nights and finished a stretch with very little sleep so maybe getting in a good 8 hrs helped.
02/16 - 257.4 (-2.6). I made cauliflower crust pizza last night. It was very filling , I felt for sure I would gain but love it even more now.🥰
02/17 -
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gcr2012

Ready for round 3 for me!

Female, 52 years old
SW: 230 lbs 1/1/19 Total loss 2019: -13
mini GW: 175

Round 66 EW: 220.4 (-2)
Round 67 EW: 217.4 (-3.4)
Round 68 EW: ???

Goals for R68: drink my water, close my circles, > 10K steps daily, journal my food. I've also cut wine back to once per week - I have a feeling this has made the biggest impact on my weight loss so far.

Day/Weight/Comment

02/12 217.0 Happy to be starting here - round 67 was good to me! Ready to put in the work to keep this going!

02/13 216.0 Today I’m on a field trip and dinner out. Praying for the determination to make good choices!

02/14 216.8 Ouch! Dinner out last night was mexican - Chips and queso gets me very time!

02/15 215.8 Added a couple glasses wine for Valentines Day, so that might show up later this week. Managed to increase my exercise yesterday, and determined to be good all weekend.

02/16 216.2 Dinner out - more chips and salsa, and a couple skinny jalapeno margaritas. 3 days off now, so double the exercise to get this back moving in the right direction. Happy Saturday!
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SheilaBoneham

Goals for R68
- Exercise - 30- 60 min aerobic per day; weight training 3 days/week
- Weight - back to the 130's
- Calories - aiming for 1430 max

UGW - 125-130
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
R55 end weight 135.4 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1209
R56 end weight 135 (-.4); 10-day ave 1263
R57 end weight 134.4 (-.6); 10-day ave 1212
R58 end weight 133.6 (-.8); 10-day ave 1372
R59 end weight 130.8 (-2.8); 10-day ave 1125
R60 end weight 132.2 (+1.4); 10-day ave 1384
R61 end weight 132.6 (+.4); 10-day ave 1473
R62 end weight 134.6 (+2); 10-day ave 1666
R63 end weight 138.8 (+4.2); 10-day ave 2154
R64 end weight 138.8 (+/-0); 10-day ave 1683
R65 end weight 139 (+.2); 10-day ave 1654
R66 end weight 139.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1751

R67 end weight 142.4 (+2.6)

Day/Weight/Comment

2/12 - 142
Iced in this morning but I'm hoping to get to the Y this afternoon for treadmill/bike time. I did my new weight training routine with several added machines yesterday - it now takes me 40 minutes. Feels good when I'm finished!

2/13 - 142.4
I didn't make it to the Y yesterday - didn't make it out of the house! - but I'm going now. I ate responsibly yesterday. All good. (Will be better when warmer weather arrives!)

2/14 - 142
I gave in to an urge for CheezIts last night, so salt + extra calories. Why does nibbling accompany creativity? (I'm starting a new book in a new mystery series, so I really, really want snacks! And I was writing in the back of my friend's watercolor class - creative energy everywhere - and there's a vending machine down the hall and I had just enough change and....) Time to make myself some baby carrot + hummus packets, I guess! But I digress....Today I will try valiantly to resist whatever Valentine temptations show up today - maybe one truffle? - and try to focus on other expressions of love besides (shhhhh - whisper -- chocolate...). I started baking (a new-to-me obsession) before Christmas and I'm still at it, learning to bake yeast breads among other things but I'm trying to channel the urge into soups and such. Last night I made a delish chicken/turkey pot pie, cutting the calories WAY down by using almond milk, half the butter, and skipping the bottom crust. Still comforting on a cold, raw, windy night, but only 350 calories/serving. I've never been very domestic so I don't quite know what hit me! Off to the Y to burn some of it off. Have a lovely!

2/15 - 143
Chocolate. People brought chocolate to painting group last night and I apparently no longer have any self control. then I needed something salty to counteract the sweets when I got home, so cheese....Extra time at the gym today maybe? Salad? Seriously, back to paying attention. This must stop!

2/16 - 142.4
Today's a challenge -- barbecue chicken fundraiser for lunch and a "soup & games" night with friends, which will, of course, offer more than soup. But hopefully I'll get to the Y to work a little of it off. I'm actually a bit surprised that I'm holding steady considering how much I've been eating. And although I have since reset my goal to a lower number, my original goal was 140, +/- 2 lbs, so I'm not too far out of bounds. But I'm channeling my kitchen urges into lightening up favorite recipes. I should just stay out of the kitchen for a couple of months - my hubby is much more lean with his cuisine. Have a great weekend, all!

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laurenhugs23

HW age 14 - 175 lbs
SW Jan 2015 - 165 lbs
SW Jan 2019 - 147.5 lbs
GW - 135 lbs
Round 67 EW = 141 lbs ; ∆ = -2.2
Goal: finish day 25 of the 30 days of yoga challenge; walk 8,000 steps a days; start jogging (maybe?)

Day/Weight/Comment
02/12 - 140.4 lbs ; yesterday went great! I walked 8,000 steps and completed day 15 of yoga, ate just under calories.
02/13 - 139.4 lbs ; yoga and10,200 steps yesterday ☑️☑️ Super excited to be in the 130's. I can see my goal in sight. I have started taking a long walk after lunch to go get a diet 7-up at 7-Eleven, it's working as motovation!
02/14 - 140.8 ugh back up to almost where I started. I just can't regain that .2 lb. Yesterday I did fine with food but I was very sedentary because it was pouring rain, so I didn't go for a walk and I had the day off. Tonight I have a date, as it's v-day. I'm gonna have some Thai food. So actually I probably will gain back that .2 (plus more). But that's ok I want to enjoy myself. But I will still do my best to track.
02/15 140.0 lb suprised by this loss, but I'll take it!
02/16 140.0 lb. Yesterday was such a challenge. I was so tired from the night before. I have been really failing my step challenge because of this constant rain.
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