JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 72

deepwoodslady

FROM THE MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 30 FOR ME.

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE AMAZING”





MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R71 EW= 189.6
R72 EW= TBD

Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: Lose 2 pounds this round.
First Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 175 by my Birthday on May 10th by sticking to my plan to lose 1.5 pounds per week (or 2 lbs per round).
My Second Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 165 by the 4th of July using the same plan as above.
My Third Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 145 by Halloween.
Exercise:
During each Weight goal I plan on doing cardio in the form of dancing at aerobic levels whenever possible. I would also like to walk as much as possible although walking outside is impossible for me this time of year.

********LOOK AND SEE HOW MUCH THESE 10 DAY CHALLENGES HAVE HELPED ME********

R43 EW= 195.6.....LOSS
R44 EW= 192.4…..LOSS
R45 EW= 191.4…..LOSS
R46 EW= 186.0…..LOSS
R47 EW= 186.8…..SLIGHT GAIN/FLUCTUATION
R48 EW= 185.4…..LOSS
R49 EW= 182.8…..LOSS
R50 EW= 180.8…..LOSS
R51 EW= 179.6…..LOSS
R52 EW= 179.0…..LOSS
R53 EW= 176.0…..LOSS
R54 EW= 174.6…..LOSS
R55 EW= 174.6…..NO CHANGE (hard round for me, no change is a Victory!)
R56 EW= 179.2…..GAIN
R57 EW= 177.2…..LOSS
R58 EW= 176.0…..LOSS
R59 EW= 178.6…..GAIN
R60 EW= 178.4.....LOSS
R61 EW= 181.2…..Gain
R62 EW= 183.1…..Gain The Christmas Season bug bit me.
R63 EW= 185.5 …..Gain Food Filled Holiday Season.
R64 EW= 183.4….. LOSS Yayyyyy!
R65 EW= 187.1…..GAIN
R66 EW= 186.9….. LOSS On my way to a better me!
R67 EW= 186.7….. LOSS In the right direction!
R68 EW= 188.2….. GAIN
R69 EW= 189.2…..GAIN
R70 EW= 186.6….. LOSS
R71 EW-189.6….. Travel last 5 days of round ending with a higher weigh-in. Ugg. All restaurants & sitting!

Day/Weight/Comment
03/23 …..189.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

03/24 ….. 188.0….. I had so much paperwork to do / catch up on when I got home. Not much movement/just more & more sitting but following WOE well. I handled cravings after travel surprisingly well. Yesterdays stats: 1069 Calories In / 2049 Calories Out. 12 Net Carbs. 8,199 Total Steps & 3.48 Total Miles. IF 12:12. Had 12/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 4 hours & 21 minutes. My only exercise was 10 minutes on elliptical.

03/25 …..188.8 ….. [/color=limegreenStats for yesterday: 1061 Calories In / 2692 calories out. 53 Net Carbs. 12,612 Total Steps & 5.34 Total Miles. IF 12:12. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 5 hours & 14 minutes & woke up refreshed. Thanks for the inspiration you all have given me this morning as I fast & enjoy my morning black coffee. One foot in front of the other, I can do this again today. Thanks guys!

03/26 …..187.6 ….. Okay that’s better. Not sure what happened yesterday but it leveled out, whatever it was. Yesterdays stats: 1031 Calories In / 3077 Calories Out. 8 Net Carbs. 22,130 Total Steps & 9.38 Total Miles. IF 12:12. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 5 hours & 15 minutes & woke up refreshed. I exercised myself nearly to death yesterday (for an old lady, that is!) I walked for 115 minutes inside the school. It is so nice that they've left it open for us walkers during spring break. I also danced for 43 minutes. Sample song was “Shooting Star” by Bad Company. Today I go to my DD’s house to help prep the DGS’s drawers, closets & general clothing for upcoming spring. A bigger job than it should be because the boys are MESSY & it looks like an explosion went off in their room. Mean Nana is there to work today & they are on Spring Break so they will be helping, like it or not! Have a great Tuesday everyone!

03/27 …..187.6 ….. Helped DD yesterday. Ate there which contained foods not usually in my plan. I am taking my own lunch when I go back today. No planned exercise but I worked very very hard. Going back over today & not looking forward to it. Yesterdays stats: 2168 Calories In / 2790 Calories Out. 92 Net Carbs. 11,393 Total Steps & 4.82 Total Miles. IF 12:12. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 3 hours & 58 minutes & am feeling very tired & lazy but lots of work to do today at DD and with DGS’s. Just happy to have maintained.
03/28 …..187.6 ….. I’ve finished reading all the posts from yesterday & realized there was something in the air that caused all the LNS, cravings & especially the bingeing last night. I, too, was overcome by this mysterious fog that enveloped so many. I had a great hardworking day at my DD’s helping her again. Plenty of calorie burn & steps. I stuck to my eating plan perfectly. Then the fog rolled in last night while I was in bed watching TV. Why did I buy that Easter candy so soon? Sale? Well, it wasn’t worth it. Mini kit kats, kisses & reece cups took over my life for a few minutes there. I was SHOCKED to see the scale read the same this morning. Either I will see it in a day or two show up on that scale or I have been given yet another chance to prove myself. 1928 Calories In/ 2995 Calories Out. 143 Net Carbs. (OMgosh). 15,282 Total Steps & 6.47 Total Miles. IF 12:12 . Fitbit Step Hours 13/13. I slept 6 hours & 22 minutes (probably in a sugar crash). I danced for 20 minutes. Sample song “Flat bottom girls” by Queen. I hate posting when I have disappointed myself, but I’m only going to succeed if I continue tracking, logging, weighing & keeping myself honest & accountable. This challenge is one of my weapons & one of the most important tools in my toolbox. I hope to have a much better night tonight.

sianisabel2018

2nd Round for me.
R71 SW 161, EW 159.4

R72 SW 158.6 GW 157 something
Original start weight 180 (April 2018). Stopped trying in September (153.4) and back up to 161 (March 2019)
UGW 140 (end of July hopefully)

03/24 158.6 happy with this as weekend eating is so out of routine.
03/25 158.0 surprised by this but I made some good choices yesterday and drank tons of water
03/26 157.2
03/27 157.0 Happy with this. Don’t want to lose too fast.
03/28 156.0
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tess453

tess453 wrote: »

Female, 32, 5'2"
OSW: 11st 7
GW: 9st 4


R72 - my first round!!
SW: 10st 5lb (03/24)
Goal this round: 4lb

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 10st 5
03/25 10st 4.4 (-0
6)
03/26 10st 3.8 (-1.2lb)
03/27 10st 4 (+0.2)
03/28 10st 4 (maintain). To be fair wine and pizza at a work do last night and zero exercise due to bad back, not bad. Need to reduce afternoon snacking, the perils of working from home!! Anyone else find this??

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ShellyLeeP

Round 72 (Round 2 for me)
SW: 208
CW: 200.7
GW for round: 197.7 (would be -3lbs)
UGW: 150
Round 70 (R1): SW:204.4 EW: 200.7 (-3.7)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 200.7 for the 4th day in a row… I suppose I should be happy since dinner the last two nights has been an over indulgence!
03/25 200.7 – Still holding here…
03/26 200.7
03/27 200.7 – I’m starting to think my scale is broken. I haven’t been great at tracking the last few days…
03/28 200.7 – Yep. At this point I’d be happy if the scale moved either way so I know it’s not broken lol. This can't be normal.
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cpanus

69 years old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion... ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.

Heaviest: 192.2
RGW: ???141.0??? maybe
UGW: 135.0

03/22 - 145.8
03/23 - 142.6 ...yeah, okay...I'll just have to wait and see what tomorrow brings, but I LOVE THIS ONE!!!!

Day Weight Comment

03/24 - 142.6 ...again!! HAPPY!! HAPPY!! Down 3.2 Crazy!
03/25 - 142.4 ...
03/26 - 142.4
03/27 - 142.0
03/28 - 142.4
03/29
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Chris

laurenhugs23

ShellyLeeP wrote: »

Round 72 (Round 2 for me)
SW: 208
CW: 200.7
GW for round: 197.7 (would be -3lbs)
UGW: 150
Round 70 (R1): SW:204.4 EW: 200.7 (-3.7)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 200.7 for the 4th day in a row… I suppose I should be happy since dinner the last two nights has been an over indulgence!
03/25 200.7 – Still holding here…
03/26 200.7
03/27 200.7 – I’m starting to think my scale is broken. I haven’t been great at tracking the last few days…
03/28 200.7 – Yep. At this point I’d be happy if the scale moved either way so I know it’s not broken lol. This can't be normal.
03/29
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I get the same feelings about my scale oh, so I have gotten into the habit of grabbing my Boom® speaker while on the scale to see the number change.

musicsax

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 72 (round 4 for me !) Bring it on !!!

Female age 60
5' 4”

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and have gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then; I don't want to gain any more, but would like to get back to my goal weight – but I am finding it difficult!

End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4

Day/Weight/Comment

03/24 134.8 – gain due to party food at my grandson's first birthday yesterday, travelling for 3 hours and no walking, but a really lovely day – back at it today!

03/25 133.4 – some of the sodium party food gain lost; hurrah!! Just over 10 miles walked yesterday in beautiful countryside and enjoying nature.

03/26 134 – 11 ¼ miles walked yesterday
03/27 133 – 11 miles walked
03/28 132.2 - just over 12 ¾ miles walked yesterday and an hour's yoga
03/29
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?�ﾟﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. ?�ﾟﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ

kilobykilo

Just spent half an hour reading all the posts. I find daily weighing stats really interesting and especially reading and understanding the thought processes behind the numbers, changes and fluctuations. Thanks everyone for sharing their journeys. Unfortunately my brain is too scatty to reply personally, but I feel very motivated!

Happy Thurs evening everyone

astroamy

I have been really hungry the last couple days. Very annoying. Was about to say I was not eating anything different, but I have been. I usually eat this blueberry almond Greek yogurt refrigerator oatmeal I make (so good), but I ran out and for the last 2 days have been having half a bagel with cream cheese instead. My Greek yogurt breakfast has double the protein, 6 times the fiber and about the same carbs, but they are good carbs (from the blueberries and oatmeal etc) rather than the crap carbs in the white bagel. Hmmmm... interesting I'm going to have the yogurt breakfast tomorrow, I'll see if I am more satisfied during the day.

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 - 184.4, no sweets, in bed early, breakfast, lunch and snacks prepared.
03/25 - 184.2, no sweets.
03/26 - 183.8, no sweets
03/27 - 184, no sweets
03/28 - 184, no sweets
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tiabirdie56

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 62
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 172.2
RGW: 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}
{Round 55 - gain .8 lb}
{Round 56 - lost 3.2 lbs}
{Round 57 - gain 1.6 (FR)}
{Round 58 - gain .2 (FR)}
{Round 59 - lost 1.2 lbs}
{Round 60 - gain 3.4 lb EW 180.6(FR)}
{Round 61 - lost 3.4 lbs (FR) EW 177.2}
EW 174.2
{Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs EW 174.4}
{Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs EW 177.2 (FR})
{Round 64 - lost 1.2 lbs EW 173.2 (FR)}
{Round 65 - gain 1 lb EW 174.2 (FR)}

{Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb EW 172.8}
{Round 67 - gain 2.4 lbs EW 175.2 (FR)}
{Round 68 - loss .6 lb EW 174.6 (FR)}
{Round 69 - gain .4 lb EW 175 (FR)}
{Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb (FR) 171.8 EW}
{Round 71 - gain .4 lb 172.2 EW}

Day/Weight/Comment

3/24 - 174.8 (FR) - 44g carbs, 36g net carbs. Carbs were: CRACKERS!, dill pickle, olives, celery in tuna, peanut butter, eggs. Yesterday was my last day of the 2 week 12/12 IF protocol. I will do it again if I think it's necessary, but only for one week. Week 1, I was definitely hungry at the end of the 12 hr fast. Week 2, I did not feel hungry until the 15th hour. My body was beginning to reset itself to my normal 18 to 20 hours of fasting.

3/25 - 173.8 - 29g carbs, 23g net carbs. Carbs were: eggs, strawberries, cabbage, cashews. My body is tired from my workout yesterday, but my weak lower body muscles are getting stronger. I've also been stretching my very tight IT band every day throughout the day to improve my knee. It's helping. I need my muscle roller massage stick today!

3/26 - 173.8 - 38g carbs, 29g net carbs. Carbs were: cabbage, peanut butter, celery in tuna, grape tomatoes, jalapenos, monk fruit sweetener (has carbs, but all fiber, no calories and no effect on blood sugar 😦??? O-kaaay) Keto friendly, resembles sugar, no aftertaste that I detect. I need to use it, bought it a year ago. The one I have is mixed with erythritol. It's 200-300 times sweeter than sugar, so why the mix? Probably, to stretch it, since monk fruit is very expensive and erythritol also has a couple of similar properties. I do have syrups and a greens food powder sweetened with only monk fruit. Very good, so good that it masks the taste of wheat grass powder which is quite nasty. Monk Fruit Sweetener

3/27 - 176 ⬅abs workout ☺ - 87g carbs, 74g net carbs. Carbs were: fried chicken, salad, cabbage, nuts. I was out all day, tired and hungry. Purchased a small snack bag of nuts, pumpkin seeds and dried fruit bits. 560 calories of really not much dried fruit or pepitas, mostly peanuts. The carb count not okay, but the calories balances the past week. I've been leaving a lot of calories behind and I don't like doing that. Did not take vitamins yesterday. It was bedtime when I thought of them. I need a lot of water to swallow pills, did not want to be running to the bathroom all night.

3/28 - 175.2 - 45g carbs, 39g net carbs. Carbs were: salad, coating on fried chicken, peanut butter, lemon juice, salad dressing.

3/29
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Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•48.4lbs lost
•BMI lowered 6.7points
•BF% reduced 10.6%



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

link to: 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
R56/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35
R57/SW: 178.4 - BMI=27.9 - BF%=34.5
R58/SW: 177 BMI=27.7 BF%=34.5
R59/SW:178.4 - BMI=27.9 - BF%=34.5
R60/SW:177.4- BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.3
R61/SW: 178.8 (FR) BMI=(28) BF%=34.3
R62/SW: 175.4 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R63/SW: 175.4 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R64/SW: 175.8 - BMI=27.8 - BF%=34.2
R65 SW: 175.2 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R66/SW: 174.2 - BMI=27.2 - BF%=33.9
R67/SW: - 174.4 - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R68/SW: - 176 (FR) - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R69/SW: - 175.4 - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R70/SW: 177 (FR) - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R71/SW: 171.2 - BMI=26.8 - BF=33.2
R72/SW: 174.8 (FR) - BMI=26.8 - BF%=33.2

67.8 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
81.8 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

fourathomej

SW : 149.6
GW : 147.6 (for this round)

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 - 149.6 Up a bit but it was pizza night. Haven't been feeling well but feeling better today. Still a little scared to eat though!
03/25 - 149 Scales going in the right direction! Ate small amounts all day. Still fighting this stomach thing but it seems a bit better today
03/26 - 149 Was happy to see it there...was at BIL for supper and he bought pecan pie for dessert - which I had because everyone else did. But it was 9:30 - I never eat past 8 so I was worried...but all good!
03/27 - 149 Well at least it didn't go up. Had a few(8) chips last night and couldn't sleep. Gut was killing me again. Thinking I might have to do a gut check and call the doc....uuuhhhgggg
03/28 -148.6 - Had my doc appt today. She thinks it's an ovary that keeps twisting and untwisting that is causing all the pain...really?? I have another appt in a couple weeks to check things again. But because nothing hurts today nothing was showing up. "As soon as the pain lasts more then an hour you should head to emergency...for xrays and stuff...ya whatever!! I so miss my Doc - back from vacay for next appt!!
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ChrysalisCove

SW: 235 (01/01/19)
RSW: 198.0
RGW: 195.x
UGW: 135

Round 68 🔺 -1.8lbs
Round 69 🔺 -3.2lbs
Round 70 🔺 -3.4lbs
Round 71 🔺 -2.8lbs

03/24 - 196.6 - Umm... OKAY! 🤩

03/25 - 196.8 - Awesome, the drop stuck! Had a super busy day with DS yesterday. Drank a good amount of water, but my legs and back are still throbbing! Today is rainy - perfect for a couch, a book, & a cup of tea! ☕️

03/26 - 197.0 ♥️ Anniversary! ♥️

03/27 - 197.0 - Had a great day yesterday. Hope to start seeing scale movement again soon... 📉

03/28 - 197.6 - Hmm. This week’s salty food seems to be causing some retention; I need to rehydrate. 💧

03/29 - 196.6 - Had a great day yesterday with lots of walking - weather was beautiful! 🌤

03/30 -
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prehistoricmoongoddess

Round 61 11st 12.0lb (-1 lb)
Round 62 11st 11.6lb (-0.5lb
Round 63 11st 11.8lb (+0.2lb)
Round 64 11st 8.0lb (-3.8lb)
Round 65 11st 6.8lb (-1.2lb)
Round 66 11st 6.6lb (-0.2lb)
Round 67 11st 4.0lb (-2.6lb)
Round 68 11st 4.6lb (+0.6lb)
Round 69 11st 1.4lb (-3.2lb)
Round 70 11st 0.8lb (-0.6lb)
Round 71 10st 13.8 (-1.0lb)

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 11st 0.4lb
03/25 11st 0.4lb - not happy with this - I'd finally got under 11st last round
03/26 11st 1.0lb - no idea why this is happening - I was under calories again yesterday and ate no exercise calories
03/27 10st 13.4 - that's better
03/28
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jaccimc63

@kevinrfletcher - I've loved Python since I was teenager and have enjoyed your comments. I often wish MFP had a haha button to push when I read some posts.

MurphmomSparkles

SW=240.5
Goal= a loss for round 72
Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 Sunday 240.5 Did spend some time being active outdoors today.
03/25 Monday 237.4 Tracked all my food today for the first time since starting this challenge in the last round. Always seem to end up around 14% protein instead of 20%. Tried PB Fit peanut powder mixed with water on toast and liked it.
03/26 Tuesday 237.4
03/27 Wednesday 233.2
03/28 Thursday 233.0 Maybe things will start settling down from some crazy water weight loss. It's a major achievement that I have been tracking and not overeating this week.

Hilogirl2018

@fourathomej Has your doctor ever mentioned endometriosis as a possibility?

sue_01

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24-Did lots of walking and lots of steps. Planned meals today.
03/25-Eating healthy, made turkey chilli. Walked lots today.
03/26- Hit 15,000 steps, watching my food portions, great to be on track again.
03/27- I have been going for 3 mile walks each morning, planned meals and no snacking. Back on track
03/28- 15,000+ steps almost made it to wear I started last year.
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Hilogirl2018

10 DAY GOALS: Planning to (1) log everything carefully over the next 10 days with 1200-1400 range (2) be within 10 grams of my protein macro daily (3) eat noon to 8 pm most days
Age: 38
Height: 5'7"
Round 71 SW 157.8 EW 155.4 (-2.4 lbs)
CW:
GW: 123
GW for this round 153 (151.6 as a woohoo but probably not gonna happen yet goal)

Round 72 (my 2nd) Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 152.6 This makes 5.2 down since I started this challenge, and 2.8 down overnight! Now that's the week 1 whoosh I'd hoped for and never got. I exercised and ate some calories back, had my usual ice cream bar and even three squares of caramel dark chocolate yesterday! I also looked up the calories in my favorite bakery cookies and discovered to my horror that each one has over 500 calories! I used to eat several in the course of a day. Maybe I can have one occasionally on maintenance, but I am so glad I'm not blindly stuffing my face now!

I feel like tracking on MFP has revealed that holy grail of successful weight loss: moderation. I'm finally empowered to enjoy treats in moderation, guilt-free. Other big lessons so far: I must practice patience (this is all gonna go way more slowly than I'd like!), and I can't freak out when the numbers on the scale go up or plateau. It's all part of this nonlinear process.

My original goal weight for this round was 153.8, but I'm lower than that today, so I've revised the goal to be 151.8. That's only 1 lb in the next 10 days, slow and steady.
03/25 154.8 Well, it's to be expected. I may bounce up and down over the next few days. I ended the last round at 155.4, and that's probably closer to the truth. 153 still feels attainable for this round. Focusing on lots of hydration and staying in my calorie range while getting as close to my protein macros as possible.
03/26 155.6. Sigh. Okay. I ate super salty foods yesterday and I know this isn't a true reflection of what's going on. My pants feel looser, at least! My 153 goal for this round seems less likely bu the day, but there are still 7 days left. A lot can happen.
03/27 155.6. All right, as long as I don't gain, this means I'm basically maintaining what I've lost so far. Still down more than 2 lbs, and more importantly, I'm feeling better than I have in a while about my ability to stick with something. I have to admit, knowing I'm posting here every day makes a difference! I clearly need this level of accountability.
03/28 154.8 Yay, moving back down again (even after yesterday's cheeseburger). This weighing every day thing is a real mindjob. Up, down, down, way up, stall... it's so helpful to see others' 10-day logs and notice similar patterns, and so encouraging to see the longer trends of true weight loss for those of you who've been at this for a while. I love that there are a couple of maintainers in this group, too! The struggle doesn't necessarily end, but you get to carry on in a lighter, more fit body. I can deal with that! Okay, 5 MORE DAYS to stay within my calorie limit, drink tons of water, and maybe even fit in some light exercise.
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Round 71 loss:
Total challenge lost after 2 rounds:

MaelynMayhem

R67 SW 328.8 EW 321.4
R68 EW 317.2
R69 EW 309.2
R70 EW 298.4
R71 EW 290.2


Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 - 289.4 - I walked to church this morning and was glad I made it up the steep hill. I'm getting stronger. It still took my breath away, but the stairs up to the church posed no problem. I plan on walking in an hour for about an hour. Only 14 more pounds to my next milestone goal.
03/25 - NW - I plan to go walking later today. I always think I can't do it, then I prove myself wrong. I've been hitting my active hours as well on my Fitbit. I'm feeling more hungry today for some reason. I'm thinking of eating my snack earlier instead of later. Food is still on point.
03/26 - 291.6 - Not sure what happened. My period is kinda lingering so that could be the source. I didn't get any exercise in, but I did get some more cleaning done. Food is still doing good. I've added in chopped spinach to my meals.
03/27 - 288.4 - Most likely just water weight yesterday. It's gone. Food is going good today. I added in turkey sausage to my breakfast for some extra protein. I have also increased the size of my evening snack as I think my calories were dipping too low. I have been busy cleaning again today in preparation for the housekeeping inspection tomorrow. If my package arrives early enough I will go for a walk around the community the room later.
03/28 - 289.6 - Hmm. Bouncy? I don't know. I'm not really getting my exercise in this week for a variety of reasons. Monday was rest day. Tuesday and Wednesday I was waiting for packages until late. And today my walk I cut short to keep from being brained by a baseball. Two guys were throwing a ball back and forth over the walking path instead of going to a space in the big park that wasn't a walking path. I have been burning some calories by doing a lot of cleaning.
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wild_rider2

HW 236.8# on 1/1/17
SW 217# on 1/29/19
LW 203.4# on 2/28/18
GW 200# UGW 150-175

Age 40
Height 5’6”

Round 56: SW 208.8# (10/15/18) EW : 208# AW: 208#, (-0.8#)
Round 57: SW: 207.8# EW: 206# AW: 207.5# (-1.8#)
Round 66 (1/29/19), SW 217#, EW 213# (- 4#), AW 214.6#
Round 67 (2/8/19). SW 219.8#, EW 215.6# (+2.6#), AW 217.3#.
Round 68 (2/18/19). SW 216#, EW 215.8#, (-0.2#), AW 216.1#
Round 69 SW 214#, EW 216#, (+2) AW 216#.
Round 70 (3/4/19) SW 216#, EW 211.4#, (-4.6), AW 213.8#.
Round 71 (3/14/19) (-2.8#) SW 211.8#, EW 209#, AW 210.4#
Round 72 (3/24/19) () SW 208#, EW #, AW #

Day/Weight/Comment
03/24 208#. I need to work more on drinking enough water. Is it your weight ÷ 2= ?? Ounces/day? I'm 5.4# away from my lowest weight . Today is day 23 of logging my food. I have officially beat my hubby! I'd he doesn't watch it, I'll pass him on this weight loss stuff. LOL! I did over stuff myself at supper. Homemade pizza. It was so good! Not feeling so good now. 3,808 steps. 124 oz water. 1,325 calories.
03/25 208.4#. My cravings were bad tonight. I went over on my calories. Thank goodness for Zumba! 2,161 calories in pre workout. 9,999 steps.
03/26 210#. I am a bit surprised by this big of a jump.
03/27 208.4#. COMPLETELY blew my calorie intake for today. The last 3 days I have had terrible munchies. Tomorrow I should only eat when my body is truly hungry.
03/28 208.6#. Feeling much better about today than yesterday! Didn't have the cravings today. However I still ate 2 cups of pasta. Keeping the calories well under 2,000 today.