JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 73

mrs_sutsie

UK Female Aged 47
Height 5' 3"

Start Weight on 1st Jan '19 - 158.5lb
End R64 - 154.9lb - Round loss 3.6lb - Loss to date 3.6lb
End R65 - 149.9lb - Round loss 5.0lb - Loss to date 8.6lb
End R66 - 149.9lb - Round loss 0.0lb - Loss to date 8.6lb
End R67 - 148.0lb - Round loss 1.9lb - Loss to date 10.5lb

End R70 - 150.6lb - Round loss 1.8lb - Loss to date 7.9lb
End R71 - 149.7lb - Round loss 0.9lb - Loss to date 8.8lb
End R72 - 150.6lb - Round gain 0.9lb - Loss to date 7.9lb

Seem to have been getting nowhere. Have lost 8lb since the start of the year but just been going up and down the last few rounds and getting very frustrated. Seems so much harder than last time - something needs to change but I have to find out what and how. In my head I am blaming peri-menopause (everything is a bit hit and miss and irregular these days!!) but is that an excuse rather than a reason ?

From a motivation point of view, I so need to get under 150 and stay there - summer and my holiday is getting closer ...... so target for this round is 149lb a 1.6lb loss - aiming for slow and steady
I do have 10 clear days to get focused............3,2,1,go!!!!

Starting weight 150.6lb

04/02 - 150.1lb (-0.5lb) - happy with that to start the round. Didn't get to the gym as planned last night - they are moving premises weren't yet finished so had a more relaxed evening (and quite enjoyed it!) Good food day planned and feeling a bit more positive with this good start

04/03 - 148.5lb (-1.6lb) What ??? 2lb in 2 days - no idea where or how but I'll take it thank you. Wish I could explain it as would do it again Carb heavier dinner tonight (home made burgers) so may see this go up a bit tomorrow ...

04/04 - 148.6 (+0.1lb) Very happy that the big drop is staying dropped! No gym again last night as still not quite ready so did go for a (short) walk. Guess I am "in the zone" so hoping it carries on - really not sure what I have changed but going to carry on as is for now as seems to be working at the minute!

04/05 - 146.3lb (-2.3lb) Seriously ???? Over 4lb gone in 4 days having struggled for weeks and weeks. Can't go on forever so am enjoying it while I can - weight loss isn't constant but obviously all my work the last few weeks is paying off - just only showing on the scales now. All I can put it down to is that the last week I have been drinking more green tea rather than normal (english) tea and milk even though the milk was part of my daily calories - that is all that has changed. So sticking with plenty of green tea for now!

04/06 - 146.20lb (-0.1lb) - definitely wasn't expecting another big loss today! Really pleased with this as at least the loss is holding at the minute. Got in a 1hr gym session yesterday and 10k steps and feeling good at the minute. Good food day planned (including our within calories full on Sunday roast with dessert tonight!) so the scales often show a higher weight on a Monday but hoping to STS tomorrow. Target for the end of the round is adjusted to maintain this weight (although extra happy if a bit more comes off!). Happy Sunday everyone x

04/07 - 146.4lb (+0.2lb) - I will count this weekend as a success - Up 0.1lb even with Sunday roast last night, a glass of wine too and a few after dinner mints. Looking forward to this week as should be no distractions and aiming for a continued loss over the next 5 days although not going to predict anything as this round has been so bizarre! Good food day planned today although I am at work all day today rather than my usual half day on a Monday so wont get my usual Monday walk in

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jlbtnc

In for my 6th round, they seem to just fly by. In the beginning no matter how well I did with calories and my exercise I put a pound on, this was disappointing because I was not over eating. Finally started the right direction again which was very pleasing. So hang in there, it will happen in time.
I have one goal, and it is to be 201 by Easter (goal is from another group I am involved in).

Round 68 SW: 225.8 – EW: 219.8 (↓6lbs)
Round 69 SW: 219.2 -EW: 215.8 (↓4lbs)
Round 70 SW: 215.8 – EW: 210.8 (↓5lbs)
Round 71 SW: 210.2 – EW: 209.4 (↓1.2lbs)
Round 72 SW: 210.0 – EW: 206.4 (↓3lbs)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 – 206.0 nice start to this round.
04/04 – 207.6 I am not sure what happened here, but making no excuses.
04/05 – 205.8 I wasn’t sure if was making this today but glad I did!
04/06 – 205.4
04/07 – 205.2
04/08 – 204.6
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ghy139

Goal for round 73=171
UG=160
4/3=174.4
4/4=174.3
4/5=173.8 Wow,it is working but I am holding my,breath wondering if it is for real?? Have not been in 170's in forever.
4/6=173.3
4/7=172.4 moving downward,going to water Zumba today,lots of fun & a good/painless workout.have not gone as I used to bc of STUFF,hoping to get back to old routine
4/8=172.4 Yesterday was not a Keto day,ate roasted vegs & drank lots of water.Need to finish the vegs today(yum).walked 10000steps.So close to 160's need to focus
4/9=
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jaccimc63

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

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)

My 34th Round!

Keeping accountable so I don’t gain the weight back.

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)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)

SW R73: 140

Day/Weight/Comment

04/03 – 141.5 – I’m actually happy to see I’m up a little bit from yesterday. I’m trying to find the balance between eating more healthy foods and not losing weight. Never thought I’d see the day…
04/04 – 140.5 – OK
04/05 – 140.5 – Happy Friday!
04/06 – 140 – Gearing up for my next to last Saturday at the office. I hope everyone else has a good weekend!
04/07 - 141.5 - I took advantage of the catered lunch yesterday at the office, then I got home so late from work, we ended up ordering pizza for supper. I'm still fine with this weight though and will try to eat more healthy today.
04/08 – 140 – That came off faster than I expected.
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wcollett60

I am back for my 6th round
My goals are: down 2 pounds, - continue to increase exercise (cardio and strength), & track water consumption

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 187.8lbs - 8 761 steps & 86 oz water - NSV - not snacking because I was tired
04/04 187.8 lbs - 9 281steps & 106 oz of water
04/05 188.2 lbs - 10 331 steps & 92 oz water, high sodium day (will be more aware today)
04/06 187.3 lbs - 8 739 steps & 98 oz water
04/07 187.3 lbs - 9 450 steps & 106 oz water
04/08 187.2 lbs - 10 351steps & 106 oz water
04/09
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Highest Weight 210
Joining weight 202.6 (8 Feb 2019)
Final Goal Weight 130 (March 2020)

Result of round 68: (-5.8 lbs)
Result of round 69 (-2 lbs) = 7.8
Results of round 70 (-2.2 lbs) = 10
Results of round 71 (-3.3 lbs) = 13.3
Results of round 72 (-1.4 lbs) = 14.7 lbs
Results of round 72

First round #68
HW 210
CW 202.6
GW 130 (March 2020)
Goal for this round 199 - Amended Goal for this round 197
02/12 202.4
02/21 196.8 Goal 197
Result of round 68 (-5.8 lbs)

Second round #69
Goal for this round (196.8) 194 (-2.8 lbs)
02/22 196
03/03 194.8
Result of round 69 (-2 lbs)

Third round #70
Goal for this round (194.8) 192.8 (-2 lbs)
03/04 194.6
03/13 192.6
Results of round 70 (-2.2 lbs)

Fourth Round #71
Goal for this round (192.6) 190 (-2.6 lbs)
03/14 191.803/22 189.3 reached my goal
03/23 no scales (out of province for work)
Results of round 71 (-3.3 lbs)

Fifth Round #72
Goal for this round (189.3) 188.7 (-2 lbs)
03/24 - no scale (out of province for work)
04/02 - 187.9
Result of round 72 (-1.4 lbs)

charlie9er

5’5” 51yo F

R61EW = 195.6
R62EW = 195.4
R63EW = 194.2
R64EW = 193.6
R65EW = 192.4
R66EW = 191.8
R67EW = 191.4
R70EW = 190.2
R71EW = 189.8
R72EW = 189.0
R73EW = 🤷🏼‍♀️

R73 Goal = 2 lb loss 🦄

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 188.0 💥
04/04 188.4
04/05 188.4
04/06 189.4 😳
04/07 189.8 😫
04/08 190.4 😵
04/09
04/10
04/11
04/12

4/8 – I SWORE no more 190s!! 😠

rimtorimgoal

5’4” 61yo female
SW: 201
GW: 150
Round 64 EW: 199.3 (loss 1.7)
Round 65 EW: 198.6 (loss 0.7, 2.4 total)
Round 66 EW: 194.0 (loss 4.6, 7.0 total)
Round 67 EW: 193.3 (loss 0.7, 7.7 total)
Round 68 EW: 193.1 (loss 0.2, 7.9 total)
Round 69 EW: 188.9 (loss 4.2, 12.1 total)
Round 70 EW: 188.9 (loss 0.0, 12.1 total)
Round 71 EW: 188.7 (loss.0.2, 12.3 total)
Round 72 EW: 185.2 (loss 3.5, 15.8 total)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 – 185.4 – Still staying at 185. I’ll take a long walk today and just keep plugging away.
04/04 – 185.4 – Actually surprised with this because I went over calories and had 2 margaritas last night. I did get in a long walk though. Back on track today.
04/05 – 185.4 – stuck at this number. I know it isn’t always going to go down. Did have a long walk, so I exercised 3 times this week so far.
04/06 – 184.1 – YEA! Finally movement! I just have to keep with it. My daughter-in-law even mentioned that I had lost weight yesterday. Hopefully going to get a long walk in today, between rain.
04/07 – 183.6 – I hope the scale is right. I weight several times and got different numbers. I didn’t take the long walk yesterday because it was raining all day, but I did stay below my calories.
04/08 – 184.6 – well, still below 185. No walk yesterday and busy week this week.
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amn0619

Female, age 41, 5'6"
SW - 150.1 (starting on 3/25)
Ending weight round 72 - 145.3
UGW - somewhere in the mid-130's. Will see what's attainable when I get in the 130's
Goal for round 73 - drop 1 pound. I know the big drop in round 72 was a lot of bloat/water weight since it was my first one. I want to lose at a realistic pace for my current weight. 1 lb every 10 days is sustainable and I have a better chance of keeping it off.

4/3 - 146.2. Well, that stinks. Starting the challenge up. Wins yesterday - squeezed in a weight lifting session even though I didn’t think I would have time (traveled yesterday). Lots of areas for improvement though. Went over my calorie goal thanks to eating out and TOM cravings. Didn’t drink enough water. Goal for today - do not graze all day! I’m working from home and tend to eat all day since I’m close to the kitchen and no one else is home.

4/4 - 146.6 UGH. Wins yesterday - 45 min bodycombat class and long dog walk. That's about it. Didn't drink enough water, had a mini-binge late afternoon. Not a full on binge as I've been known to do, but enough that I went well over my calorie goal. I don't know if it's the restriction/binge cycle popping back up (full disclosure - I've had that issue in the past which is why I took a long break from MFP. After a few weeks of tracking I see it as a restriction and I rebel and binge), or if it's TOM issues, or a little of both. I'm working in the office today so hopefully I'll stick to the food I brought to work. No temptation of my own kitchen like yesterday. Will work on hydration and not bingeing today.

4/5 - 145.9 back in the right direction at least but still over last round’s ending weight. makes me nervous heading into the weekend but I hope it motivates me to focus. Wins yesterday: 45 min RPM class, long dog walk, hydrated well, did not binge, slept well. Area for improvement today - stay within calorie goal. Proud of no bingeing but I was over calorie goal a bit. Working from home again today so I need to stay away from the kitchen.

4/6 - 145.5. Trending down again so that’s good. I’m surprised actually. Wins yesterday - Zumba and a dog walk, hydrated well, slept well. I went over calories and snacked more than I should (which is why I’m surprised the number went down!). I’m going out to dinner with friends tonight. Goal is to not go overboard. Keep up with calories and water intake the rest of the day so dinner doesn’t push me too far over.

4/7 - 144.4. Hello whoosh! Surprised since I went out to dinner last night. But I stayed on plan. Wins yesterday: super hard HIIT class (cardio and weights), didn’t overdo it at a restaurant last night, enjoyed time with friends. Don’t think I drank enough water.

4/8 - 144.0. Pleasantly surprised at another drop! Lowest weight I’ve been in over a year. Wins yesterday: hydrated well, long dog walk and a yoga class, tracked all food. Goal today is to have another day like that where I fully track and stay conscious of my food choices.

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texasfarmer

Late start but jumping in.

4/8 - 198.0

Lilylady3k

You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell

My goal for 2019 is to get into ONEderland. Changing my life.
Plans:
- Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target 70k steps per week
- Drink more water (target min 64 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
- Journal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018)
- Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
- Drink less alcohol (4 AF days per week; ~16 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)

SW: 245 (12/28/2018)
R63: 245 (+/-0)
R64: 243.3 (-1.7)
R65: 241.6 (- 1.7)
R66: 237.7 (- 3.9)
R67: 237.2 (-.5)
R68: 235 (-2.2)
R69: 235 (+/-0)
R70: 233.9 (-1.1)
R71: 233.4 (-.5)
R72: 230.0 (-3.4)

Round 73: This round I need to focused period! Reminder to self to pick back up my tracking streak and monitor daily, reduce snacking on poor choices, drink more water and be active every day in some way shape or form!
🎯Mini Goal: 225 by end of April

Posting weight each morning, and comments for the previous day.
4/3 - 230.0 - Walked 2+ miles, yard work, 13754 steps, 56oz water, track, V, AF. The 230 stuck!!! YEAH! Now that I have that number in my head for 2 days in a row I can start tackling the 20s.
4/4 - 230.1 - Walked 1+ miles, bike 15 min, 10305 steps, 48oz water, track, V. WI is a blessing given the snacking I indulged yesterday. Cleaner eating today.
4/5 - 230.4 - Walked 1+ mile morning, walked Ty 1.7 miles, walked 3.5 miles evening. 16258 steps, little water.
4/6 - No scale @ camp - driving to camp, no exercise, 4617 steps, little water
4/7 - No scale @ camp - fishing, no exercise, bad reading on steps due to fishing, little water.
4/8 - 231.4 - Up a pound … not good! Need to refocus on walking routine, water and journalling. Yesterday walked 1+ miles, day in car driving, 5928 steps, not enough water, AF.

wishfuljune

Day 6

04/03: 184.6 lb. Feeling good about this because last week was a rough week in terms of food consumed. Going to walk on a treadmill this morning and have already planned my food for the day.
04/04: 183.4 lb. Wow! After a straight stressful day at work yesterday and only just meeting my calorie goal on my Garmin, I did not expect this. I am sure some of it is bloat/water, but that is encouraging. I’m working from home today so I will need to be mindful of not snacking in the pantry and sticking to my normally packed snacks for the office. I am also looking forward to my strength workout tonight.
04/05: 183.6 lb. Definitey not bad to be almost status quo from yesterday. I drank a lot of water yesterday (160 oz) and did an intense strength workout. I’m working from home again today and planning on a cardio session tonight at the gym. We are going out tomorrow to a brewery or two with some friends, so I’m not going to eat out tonight like I normally do.
04/06: 183.0 lb. Today’s mantra is going to be moderation. I am going to set a goal for myself to only have one beer at each brewery (or samples equivalent to one drink) today, and plenty of water. I am going to do a lower body workout this morning so that I at least have some exercise minutes to add for the day. I’m also setting the expectation that if my number goes up tomorrow on the scale, that it’s okay and that I’ve had a great week so far overall. Happy Saturday!
04/07: 184.6lb. Honestly, I thought it was going to be much higher, so this was a welcomed number. I stuck to my plan of only having two beers going out yesterday, even though there were waffles, empanadas, and other snacks at the breweries. It’s my rest day today so I took my dog for a long walk this morning and I’ll be sticking to my food plan today for my calories. Spin class tomorrow, so hoping to see a whoosh soon. We’re at the halfway point!

04/08: 185.4 lb Umm... scale, you okay? I feel bloated today so I’m wondering if I’m retaining water. I didn’t drink my normal amount of water yesterday, so that could be it. I won’t let it bother me because my body is sore from my great workouts last week, and I have spin class tonight. Happy Monday!

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CamandJarvis

Female, 27, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 140-145 (where I feel good and confident but can still live without crazy restrictions)
GW date: Beach Party July 20th~!

R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3

R73 SW: 155.9

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 - 155.9
04/04 - 155.6
04/05 - 156.5
04/06 - No Scale
04/07 - No Scale
04/08 - 154.8 - I did not expect this waking up this morning. I've been feeling really bloated and I certainly did not drink enough water this weekend. Also ate out a couple times, especially last night. Tried for portioning it properly and it must have worked. I'm close to my lowest weight on this challenge (I hit 153.something before, but the unhealthy way. Now I'm close the healthy way!)
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lilysillycat

Day/Weight/Comment Goal for this round. get under 185

04/03 187.4
04/04 185.8
04/05 185.6
04/06 185.6
04/07 183.0 totally unexpected. had to step on scale many times to make sure.
04/08 183.2

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roscoe1998

Female 55

Lost down to 180 doing lazy keto last spring, but the summer vacations came and then the holidays
and I put all of the weight back on. I am going to be consistant with tracking my food...good or bad...and
get healthier this year.

Starting weight on 1/9/19 203

Round 66 SW 198.8--EW 194.4
Round 67 SW 194.4--EW 196
Round 68 SW 196.0--EW 195
Round 69 SW 192.0--EW 191.8
Round 70 SW 192.4--EW 192.3
Round 71 SW 195.8--EW 192.6
Round 72 SW 191.6--EW--192.0

Goal for round 73 is to end below 190.
I will be going out of town at the end of this round and again over Easter weekend, so April will be fun,
but a struggle weight wise.

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 191.0 Walked 13,000 steps yesterday and drank my water. Stuck to my plan, but had a glass of wine.
04/04 189.6 Yay! Let's keep moving down!
04/05 189.2 Planning to keep this downward trend going over the weekend. Want to get well into the 80's before my trip next weekend.
04/06 189.4
04/07 188.0 Walked 5 miles around the lake and did good with my food. Drank some wine by the fire pit, though......
04/08 189.2
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emmacken

Second round! I'm keeping my same goals of tracking at least 10,000 steps a day on my Fitbit, going to the gym or working out at home when I have it scheduled on my calendar, and averaging a little under my calorie goals to fit in unexpected treats and/or beers. I'm aiming for a 2 lb. loss again as well.

Female, 32 5'6''
OSW 191 lb
R72 SW 191.0 lb EW 188.4 lb
R73 SW 188.4 lb EW TBD
GW: 160 lb (I'll probably re-evaluate when I get there, but I remember being pretty comfortable at that weight)
Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 187.2 lb Big drop mostly fueled by a busy schedule and little appetite. I missed going to the gym in favor of taking the dog for a longer walk and giving myself a little bit of down time before rehearsal. 11,906 steps were tracked and I'm drinking TONS of water and tea. We're getting take-out for dinner, so I won't be surprised to maintain this weight or see a gain tomorrow morning.
04/04 187.2 lb 12,636 steps were tracked and I came to the conclusion that taking time to change into my walking shoes from my work shoes makes a BIG difference on how far I'm willing to walk my dog. Calories were pretty good, but I needed to guess how many calories were in our dinner, so I'm sure it's off in terms of calories and sodium. The cluttered schedule continues with rehearsals for a different ensemble until 6:00pm and then I need to catch up on some bookkeeping and payroll for the wind ensemble I play in.
04/05 185.4 lb Another drop, but I'm pretty sure it's from some stress I've been feeling at work. 16,174 steps were tracked and calories were way under. I have a workout scheduled on my calendar for this afternoon and then we have opening night for Chicago. The kids are going to be great!
04/06 186.2 lb No workout yesterday. I thought I needed a nap before yesterday's show and twenty minutes turned into two hours. 😂 I tracked 11,197 steps and kept within my calorie goals. We went out for breakfast this morning and I had an acai bowl, croissant, and coffee. I'm planning on cleaning the house and taking the dog for a nice long walk before tonight's show.
04/07 184.4 lb 11,749 steps were tracked and I met my calorie goals. Minor NSV: I turned down some chocolate chip cookies because I knew I was going to have a beer with dinner. More dog walking and cleaning planned for today and we have our final matinee this afternoon.
04/08 185.6 lb I could have definitely had more water yesterday. I meal prepped lunches for the week with rosemary chicken salads ready to go in the fridge. I tracked 11,203 steps and only went over my calories by less than 100 because I wanted some chocolate after dinner. Two small pieces and I was satisfied. I'm looking forward to a busy day with my last after school class on "differentiated instruction" and our last jazz band rehearsal until April vacation.
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tinkerbellang83

Angela, 35, UK Born, living in Ireland.

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

Previous Rounds End Weights/Variance

ROUND 51 End Weight:228.0lbs +1.8lbs
ROUND 52 End Weight:225.8lbs -2.2lbs
ROUND 53 End Weight:230.6lbs +4.8lbs
ROUND 54 End Weight:227.8lbs -2.8lbs
ROUND 55 End Weight:230.8lbs +3.0lbs
ROUND 56 End Weight:229.2lbs -0.4lbs
ROUND 57 End Weight:227.6lbs -1.6lbs
ROUND 58 End Weight:232.0lbs +4.4lbs
ROUND 59 End Weight:226.4lbs -5.6lbs
ROUND 60 End Weight:228.0lbs +1.6lbs
ROUND 61 End Weight:225.0lbs -3.0lbs
ROUND 62 End Weight:228.4lbs +3.4lbs
ROUND 63 End Weight:230.8lbs +2.4lbs
ROUND 64 End Weight:231.2lbs +0.4lbs
ROUND 65 End Weight:234.1lbs +2.9lbs
ROUND 66 Missed a Round
ROUND 67 End Weight:233.4lbs -0.7lbs
ROUND 68 End Weight:233.0lbs -0.4lbs
ROUND 69 End Weight:239.2lbs +5.8lbs
ROUND 70 End Weight:234.5lbs -4.7lbs
ROUND 71 End Weight:234.8lbs +0.3lbs
ROUND 72 End Weight:238.0lbs +3.2lbs

ROUND 73
Current Goal Weight: 195lbs
Date/Weight/Trendweight
04/03 No Weigh In - Not at home.
04/04 236.8lbs 237.1lbs
04/05 237.2lbs 237.1lbs
04/06 236.8lbs 236.5lbs
04/07 239.4lbs 236.6lbs
04/08 239.0lbs 236.8lbs

Previous Daily Summaries

02/04
Had plenty of Fruit & Veg yesterday (An apple for a snack; 1/2 Banana on my breakfast; an onion, 1/2 a cucumber, cherry tomatoes, capers and spinach in my lunch salad & veggie and chicken stirfry for dinner) plenty of fat in my breakfast and lunch. I did go a little OTT with some of those little mousse filled easter eggs from Cadburys, but I had walked 22000 steps after my watch decided to reset itself, after I'd done 9000 and wiped the step data so I had a choice between doing another 12000 to hit my StepBet target or taking an unplanned rest day. I went with doing the extra 12000 and ended up doing just over 14000 in the end. This morning has been pretty active already - cycled into work and then out on the river for an hour to get some more practice in for June's race.

04/04
Have been slightly ove-indulging the last couple of days, partly because of the not logging, partly because my exercise has been increasing and my hunger levels haven't settled down yet. Have done well with my goals so far, just need to get back to planning my food ahead for grocery shopping as it's easier to go with a planned list than freestyle it.

05/04
Looking forward to a relaxed weekend, having a poker night at my place tonight so having a light lunch today to make room for all the tasty foods my other half will be making for it, have nothing on tomorrow which is probably the first time in weeks, so nice lie in and a couple of nice walks if the weather is nice. Then Sunday I have a training row, so will be rowing for about 2.5 hours. Plan is tomorrow to write up my food plan for next week and pick up the groceries for it.

06/04
Shark week started over the weekend and had a lot more starchy carbs than normal so very bloaty as seen by the sudden up-swing in weight. Nailed my 3rd week of StepBet so I am halfway through the challenge now.

xxxSheilaxxx

This will be my 4th round! Posting everyday has really made a huge difference for me.
Good Luck, everyone!
Round 70: SW 198.6 EW 197.2 (-1.4lb)
Round 71: SW 197.2 EW 194.2 (-3 lbs)
Round 72: SW 194.2 EW 188.2 (-6 lbs)

Round 73:
OSW 216.6
CW 188.2
GW for this round 185

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03: 188.2 Same as yesterday.
04/04: 188.6 Last month around the same time, I stayed the same for about a week. I kinda wonder if it's because I'm ovulating. The timing would be about right, but I don't track my cycle. I'm still eating at a deficit, so here's to hoping it's just ovulation!
04/05: 187.8 A slight drop! I'll take it!
04/06: 186.8 I like that drop even more! Today is my Friday, my off days are the hardest for me so I'm hoping it doesn't bounce back up. Must. Drink. Water...
04/07: 186.4 Happy with that. I ate like crap yesterday but stayed within my calorie goal. Back on track today.
04/08: 187.8 I kinda knew that was coming.
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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
Round 68: SW 180.2 EW 179
Round 69: SW 180.4 EW 177
Round 70: SW 177.2 EW 177.2
Round 71: SW 176.4 EW 174.6
Round 72: SW 173.4 EW 172.2
Round 73: SW 171.6 EW
🎯Mini Goal: 168.2

🦋🌸🌷Day/Weight/Comment🌷🌸🦋
04/03 171.6 Good morning everyone! I took a much needed rest day yesterday. I'm working today and getting in an upper body workout tonight. Make today a good one!
04/04 172.6 Hmm I was on track with calories and macros and I did get an upper body workout. Had lots of water. Sleep was poop though.
04/05 172.4 I feel like I'm retaining water this morning. That time is coming up in just a few days. I'm so ready for the weekend!
04/06 172 It was such a nice day at work yesterday! For the first time in a long time I didn’t feel super stressed. Then I came home and got in a Fitness Blender Workout and had a relaxing evening at home. So good!
04/07 172 I had a pretty nice day yesterday. We were going to go to a parade but it was windy and rainy so we decided against it. Today, it's church and getting some things done around home.
I was super hungry yesterday. I'm due to start any day now, so I'm trying an experiment! I'm going to eat at maintenance for a couple of days and see how that goes.
04/08 172.6 Not bad considering TOM started! I probably picked the wrong time to eat at maintenance. I did it yesterday, but it was surprisingly difficult. My appetite wasn't as big as the day before. So I'm back to normal today. Happy Monday everyone, let's make this a great week!
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SheilaBoneham

Goals for R73
- Exercise - 3-6 mile walks outdoors 4-5 days/week; weight training 3 days/week.
- Weight - lose 2-3 pounds - should be feasible since this is a restart in terms of stirct(er) calories.
- Food - stop snacking in the evening; aim for 1220 average calories w/ 15-25% P, 30% F, reminder complex C.

UGW - 124
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)
Restart (R72) - 150.6 (March 21, 2019)

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)
R68 end weight 145.6 (+2.8)
R69 end weight 146.4 (+.8)
R70 end weight 149 (+2.6)
R71 end weight 148.8 (-.2)

R72 end weight 150.8 (+2)

Day/Weight/10-day Calorie Ave/Comment

04/03 - 151 - 10-day ave 1807
Well, harumph. My 10-day ave came down slighty, but yesterday I did have a series of snack attacks - big blueberry muffin + way too many nuts (almonds, pistachios, cashews) + 2 Reese's PB cups. Not all at once! No, I spread my indulgences all through the day. Anyway, I'm off for blood work to recheck my inflammation levels and then for a long outdoor walk and then the gym for weights. And grocery for snacky veggies. And I need to drop the habit of eating while I write (I'm a writer/author and have a bad inclination to eat while I work). Gaaa! I really don't know what's gotten into me - it's been 4 years since I started this journey in earnest and I was definitely "in remission" re. sugar and simple carbs and just plain over eating. One thin I can do is go to the library to work - no food allowed! But also no coffee or water.... Anyway, today is another new beginning, right? Right.

04/04 - 151.6 - 10-day ave 1787; 7-day ave 1852
Yesterday was a very good day - some exercise, calories in line, macros good, low sugar, no stupid snacking....all good. So this increase is due to 3 crazy high-calorie days out of the past 6. But I feel finally that I'm really back at it - maybe I needed a blow out to find my way back.

04/05 - 151.2 - 10-day ave 1758, 7-day ave 1694
Good news for me - yesterday I had blood work to measure inflammation, which I've been fighting for the past 10 months. One measure is now in the normal range, the other just barely over. They were both VERY high last fall. I refused to take prednisone long term, despite a lot of pressure from doctors, and I attribute the improvement to regular exercise and to working toward optimum (rather than "within reference range") levels of vitamins D3, K2, B12, and magnesium. I'm relieved and more hopeful about resolving this for good in the next few months. Oh, and my pain has diminished a lot. Yay!

04/06 - 151.4 - 10-day ave 1770; 7-day ave 1719
Well, doesn't look like I'll make my half-round goal tomorrow. Sigh. I'm tempted to go back to the elimination diet - I eliminated pounds on it last summer! We'll see.

04/07 - 151.6 - 10-day ave 1979
Ate within bounds and went for an hour+ walk yesterday. All is well even if I’m not losing yet.

04/08 - 151.8 - 10-day ave 1953
Darn it. But it makes sense since my average is still too high. That's fine, what goes up must come down!

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04/12 goal 148

MaelynMayhem

R67 SW 328.8 EW 321.4
R68 EW 317.2
R69 EW 309.2
R70 EW 298.4
R71 EW 290.2
R72 EW 285.0

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 - 283.4 - I completed week 1, day 2 of Zombies, Run! couch to 5K training. I was able to do some longer runs on the free form run at the end; whereas on Monday I was so exhausted I just walked at the end. I have had a busy day. Food has been good, but a little short on breakfast.
04/04 - 282.6 - Yes! Day 2 of a drop. I will do some more walking later doing another episode of Zombies, Run! I had a good breakfast. I have changed up my apples for Halos. I tried a new flavor of yogurt this morning too. It was pretty good. Nutrition class was interesting. We talked about spices and what goes best with what. Looking forward to the rest of the day.
04/05 - 280.0 - WHOOSH! Well, now that was unexpected. Today is a fasting day, just two more after today. I will do an episode of Zombies, Run! later tonight after dinner. I walked to Transitions and back, but don't want to do too much without food in my stomach to keep my blood sugar from dropping too low.
04/06 - 280.0 - Holding steady. Walked in the park using Zombies, Ru! last night. I'm going to doing day 3 of week 1 of couch to 5K of Zombies, Run! 5K training today out in the park before the storms move in. I plan to also do some cleaning on my apartment today. Some other exercises I haven't decided on yet.
04/07 - 279 - Yay! I was glad to see this number. It's my official weigh-in day today so. I walked for an hour yesterday. After the episode for Zombies, Run! ended I kept going for another 20 minutes, just enjoying the music and the New Canton radio hosts banter (it's still part of the app). I completed day 3, week 1 of Zombies, Run! couch to 5K training yesterday as well. I felt very proud about that. I got like 14,000 steps by the end of the day.
04/08 - 281.2 - A fluctuation up. I'm not too worried about it. My sleep was off last night. I think I'm retaining a bit of water as well. Today is Week 2, Day 1 of couch to 5K using Zombies, Run! trainer, and I'm looking forward to it.
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quiltingjaine

@allmannerofthings LOL Yes, I live in Las Vegas! The pool is outdoors and it is heated. We are in a 55+ community so the pool is supposed to be kept at 84-85 degrees. When it actually opened on April 1, they hadn’t turned the heater on soon enough so the water was only 78 - the air temp was 60. Today our high is supposed to be 90! Spring in the desert!

@tiabirdie56 I keep forgetting to tell you that I love your profile picture and your dimples!

Snowflake1968

I am a 50 year old 5'5" woman. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

I have found this challenge to be both rewarding and frustrating! Looking at my weight daily has been a real eye opener to see all of the fluctuations and how a high carb day will affect me and the loss for 2-3 days after. I have been participating in this challenge since Round 40 My average loss/gain since Round 40 to 63 is a 0.5lb loss each round. This was better than I expected!

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Next Goal - 170 I will get there, hopefully soon
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140

Round 60 - SW - 178.8 - EW - 180.0 - Average weight over 10 Days - 179.3
Round 61 - SW - 178.6 - EW - 178.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 178.5
Round 62 - SW - 179.0 - EW - 178.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 178.8
Round 63 - SW - 178 - EW - 180.0 - Average weight over 10 Days - 180.0
Round 64 - SW - 181.2 - EW - 180.2 Average weight over 10 Days - 181.3
Round 65 - SW - 180.6 - EW - 179.0 Average weight over 10 Days - 180.0
Round 66 - SW - 179.0 - EW - 180.4 Average weight over 10 Days - 179.1
Round 67 - SW - 179.8 - EW - 179.1 Average weight over 10 days - 179.1
Round 68 - SW - 178.8 EW - 177.4 Average weight over 10 days - 178.2
Round 69 - SW - 178.4 EW - 179.0 Average weight over 10 days - 179.2
Round 70 - SW - 179.6 EW- 177.4 - average weight over 10 days - 178.1
Round 71 - SW - 175.4 EW - 178.2 Average weight over 10 days - 178.3
Round 72 - SW - 182.4 EW -180.2 Average weight over 10 days - 179.8

Apr 3 - 179.8 - II am struggling to stay disciplined and determined. I lost my job in December and the stress is starting to get to me. I am hoping with the nicer weather we are expected to have this round that I will feel better about getting out and walking.
Apr 4 - 182.4 - I need to get my head in the game again, right now I’m not even playing with shoes on! I have a doctors appointment today to see what is wrong with my rib, hopefully she’ll give me the cure I need for that and I can get back to it.
Apr 5 - 180.2 I have a viral infection that affects the cartridge that attaches to the ribs. I had this in January and apparently it can take up to a year to full get rid of. I didn’t realize it was the same thing as it’s in another area on my ribs. Healthier day yesterday, but still no exercise.
Apr 6 - 181.2 - I need to get in gear. This is going in the wrong direction completely!
Apr 7 - 182.3 - I got into chips yesterday and tacos so this is expected. The sun is shining this morning, it’s supposed to hit 13 for a temp today and stay that way all week, so hopefully I can kick this cold to the curb and get out walking each day.
Apr 8 - 181.8 - had a good day yesterday and even though I didn’t feel good I went for a long walk. Now to repeat it today.

sianisabel2018

3rd round for me.
R71 SW 161.0, EW 159.4 (-1.6)
R72 SW 159.4, EW 155.2 (-4.2)

R73 SW 155.2, GW 153.6


Original start weight 180 (April 2018). Stopped trying in September (153.6) and back up to 161 (March 2019)
UGW 140 (end of July)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 154.0 Not sure where that came from.
04/04153.6 pretty excited to see the low I got to in September. 😀
04/05153.0 going into the weekend
04/06 153.4
04/07 153.6 it’s the weekend and was out all day at friends’ place so I’m ok with it.
04/08 151.8 I’ve had stomach flu overnight so I’m 100% sure that number reflects the fact that I’m empty as opposed to actual weight loss.
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Roxmom66

Roxmom, 5’ 2”
OSW: 228
Jan. 1/19: 201.9

Round 65 (-0.2)
Round 66 (-3.6)
Round 67 (-2.2)
Round 68 (+0.2)
Round 69 (-1.8)
Round 70 (-2.0)
Round 71 (-2.0)
Round 72 (-0.0)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03. 186.8. Travelling today.
04/04. 185.4.
04/05. 187.0. Had a really good dinner out, so hoping this is sodium. Will concentrate on the water today.
04/06. 185.8
04/07. 185.4
04/08. 185.0
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Hilogirl2018

10 DAY GOALS: Planning to (1) log everything carefully over the next 10 days with 1200-1400 range (2) eat noon to 8 pm most days (3) Try to boost TDEE with small daily movements to achieve 2000 steps daily (I'm disabled and I often get less than 1000 per day)
Age: 38
Height: 5'7"
Round 71 SW 157.8 EW 155.4 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 SW 155.4 EW 153 (-2.4 lbs)
Total challenge lost after 2 rounds: 4.8 lbs
UGW: 123

GW for this round:151

***ROUND 73 (my 3rd)***Day/Weight/Comment
SW this round (4/02): 153
04/03 153 Off to a strong start! Yesterday I ate well, though I continue to struggle with meeting my protein goal of 60 grams. I'm always under. It's hard on just 1200 calories! How much that affects my fat loss, I don't know. Tomorrow I predict I'll be up by a few due to fast food meals with a lot of sodium...
04/04 153.6 I'll focus on the positive first: I made my step goal yesterday. Don't laugh when you read this- I did 2000 steps. You read that right. I have mobility issues and I'm usually at 1000 or less, so this was an accomplishment for me! Now for the negative...oh, wait, it's not as bad as I predicted! Only up by 0.6 lbs. Whew!
04/05 152.6 I did 3,267 steps yesterday just walking around the house more, and I'm so proud of myself. I got to eat grilled cheese and tomato basil soup with my family last night by tracking portions (half the sandwich, butter measured carefully, measured amount of soup).

I feel like I'm going to be successful this time because I'm doing 3 things in conjunction I've never done before: (1) weighing DAILY, (2) logging every bite and sticking to my calories DAILY, (3) giving and getting support from the MFP community DAILY. Oh, and perhaps equally important: (4) I'm being patient and forgiving, trusting the process enough not to freak out and give up if I stall or gain. This is a mindset shift, not a diet!
04/06 155.4 Per yesterday's insight, trying not to freak out. Had a lot of trouble eating enough yesterday, and didn't eat quality foods (cheeseburger, pizza, ice cream). Loaded with sodium. I know. Not at all balanced. Because I'm IFing, it is *sometimes* difficult to get in the junk plus the healthier stuff that would provide more balance and nutrients. The solution is obvious- eat the good stuff first, then add in treats if there's room, right? Better yet, skip the junk. I'll get there. But I'm not there yet. I've always gone extreme cold turkey in the past and burned out. This time, I'm focusing on not going over my calories, drinking tons of water, and moving more. The healhier foods will come eventually.
04/07 154.6 It was a slightly better eating day. Lunch was at a sub shop, dinner was BLTs with avocado (btw, my meatball sub sandwich was gross and I didn't even want to finish it, but I'd already accounted for it- anyone else ever make this mistake?). I was doing okay with my higher number on the scale until I realized from my MFP progress graph that it was the same weight as TWO WEEKS AGO. A real stall! I guess with all the bobbing up and down, I hadn't realized. Boooo. So then I felt super discouraged, but my MFP friends saved the day and gave me some great advice and encouragement. Two big takeaways: If I keep doing this, I'll be thrilled a year from now (strategy #4 from 4/05 check-in above) and I should be taking measurements to chart progress as well.
04/08 155.2 Managed a Beachbody workout yesterday, did not make my step goal of 2000 steps. Family went for a dozen donuts plus donut holes. Donuts are the one food I'd say I have zero self control with, and...let's just leave it at that. Today is a new day. Maybe it'll average out by the end of this round, though I'm farther from my R 73 goal of 151 than ever. I'm going to revise my goal to 153, my starting weight for this round, which may still be a long shot. Four days until the last weigh in, just need to stay focused. I can do this!
04/09
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04/12

Round 71 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 73 loss: ???
Goal for this round:151

MarisaMSimon

I am now in my 4th round with all of you! I love doing this to keep me accountable. Let's keep it going everyone!

Age: 28
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Height: 5”3
SW: 219.2
SW for this challenge: 197.6
Mini GW: 192.0 to go on my very first diet break!
Ultimate GW: 141

Results
Round 70: SW 202.6 EW 197.4 (-5.2 pounds)
Round 71: SW 197.4 EW 199.6 (+2.2 pounds)
Round 72: SW 199.6 EW 197.6 (-2.0 pounds)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03: 197.4 (A slight decrease, which is awesome! I did a core workout and made some vegetable soup with grilled cheese last night. I was so exhausted that I went to bed early. My energy level has been at a decline this week and I'm not sure why!)

04/04: 196.2 (This is a great drop! I haven't been this weight since November of 2015! I've restarted many many times, but at that time I went through a breakup in February of 2015 and lost wayyyy too much in an unhealthy way. I'm more motivated than ever and I hope it continues! Last night I did a 20 minute HIIT elliptical workout and ate some Cuban chicken, black beans and rice!)

04/05: 194.8 (I’m literally in shock! I didn’t do a workout last night and had steak with rice and peas for dinner. We also went to a celebration of life and I had a tiny bit of treats but nothing too crazy. I lost 1.8 pounds since last Friday and I’m thinking I’ve been overestimating calories? We’ll see if this trend continues since I have it set to 1.5 pounds a week.)

04/06: 196.2 (I did a 45 minute elliptical workout yesterday and I had a Chipotle vegetarian bowl that I’m regretting for lunch yesterday. Oh man that red spicy salsa!! Anyway, the hubby and I went on a date night last night to our favorite Mexican restaurant by our house. I saved half my dinner like I always do! The gain was expected. Even though I’m Mexican, those beans still bloat me up no matter what 😂)

04/07: 198.0 (Oh man! What a gain this weekend. I was on plan but I’ve been saving all my calories for the weekends and these gains are expected. I’m back to lower calories today. Last night I went to Panera for dinner and had soup and salad and did a 30 minute strength training workout!)

04/08: 198.0 (Okay body, that's enough! Haha I worked out yesterday for 45 minutes on the elliptical and I hardly sat down yesterday taking care of things around the house. It was the first time since October we tried using the AC at home and it broke! That gave me some extra sweat as we were waiting for the technician to come over! lol....so I made chicken rice soup for dinner last night but for some reason as I was cooking it, my mind was thinking about a PB&J sandwich and I had that instead with a little bit of soup.)
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shunggie

Round 73

OSW - 213
CW - 177.7
RGW - 175.5
UGW – 130

Round 55 * -3.2
Round 56 * +1.6
Round 57 * -1.8
Round 58 * -1.5
Round 59 * -0.04
Round 60 * -0.06
Round 61 * -1
Round 62 * -2.2
Round 63 * -0.03
Round 64 * -4.3
Round 65 * +3.3
Round 66 * -4.8
Round 67 * -1.3
Round 68 * +4.3
Round 69 * -2
Round 70 * 0.0
Round 71 * 0.0
Round 72 * +.02

04/03 177.7 I have been around the same weight for more than 2 months. My exercise is better than it's ever been in my life. I haven't been over calories more than 3 or 4 days in that time period. It makes no sense to me. I feel like a fraud when people mention my weight loss. I want to scream yes, I was doing very well but now I'm seriously stuck. My stress level isn't particularly higher than any other time. I'm traveling a lot for work, but no more than I did last year. I'm getting as much sleep and water as I was before. Really I can't figure out what's changed. It's like I hit the midway point and my body said - nope this is good enough for you.

04/04 179.9 I know I didn't gain 2 pounds overnight. I did the circuit training for an hour, came home to work in the yard for an hour. I had a salad and a bowl of soup for dinner. My calorie goal is now 1640 and I came in at 1556. I didn't even hit my calorie goal much less eat back any workout calories. I've had a little cold for a week or so, maybe that's something. I woke up a little achy all over I wasn't sure if it was the cold or the yard work, which uses different muscles than the gym apparently. I felt like giving up when I saw that number this morning. To hell with it all, let's go get pancakes and bacon for breakfast. Instead I came to work and had oatmeal. I'll have a sensible sandwich and some veggies for lunch. Blah blah blah What's that they say about insanity... doing the same things over and over again expecting a different result.
EDIT: Obviously feeling sorry for myself. I apologize for the whining.

04/05 176.4 Three and a half pounds gone in one day. Whoosh! I am sorry I am such a downer lately, it's just so frustrating. I got some other news that might make a difference as well. The app I use, Mapmyfitness, updated the way they calculate calorie burns and it's considerably lower. I hope this makes a difference. Maybe speed things up. I got in 4 fast miles yesterday (fast for me 1:05). I've also been doing a plank challenge. Five minutes in 30 days. Last night was 40 seconds, tonight 50 seconds. I don't think it burns many calories but it can't hurt either.

04/06 174.2 Whoosh again! You know you’ve been retaining water when you lose 5.7 pounds in two days. I had a short walk yesterday and an hour in the yard. Winter did a number on my old trees; I had an estimate of $700 to clean it up. Instead I’ll clean it up and burn calories!!!

04/07 174.5 I’m happy with that. I worked in the yard for 4 hours yesterday, I was exhausted last night. Ate well within calories and had a good day. I was hoping to spend another couple of hours but it rained like crazy last night. It’s going to be too muddy to do much.

04/08 176.2 My sodium was in check yesterday though I ate at maintenance. I got in a 3.5 mile walk and assume this little jump will go away soon. I do have a four hour drive tomorrow, if the weather holds out I'll get a good walk on the pretty trail. Instead of going to the gym today I think I'm going to work in the yard. I don't have 4 hours of work left but I could probably get in 2 or 3 without too much trouble.

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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 SW 202.8 EW 200.2 I saw Onderland, but now I need to see ONEderland, and stay for a while!
Round 69 203.8 EW 197.2 6.6 loss!!! I did the calculation twice!
Round 70 SW 198 EW 196.2 1.8 loss
Round 71 SW 195.0 EW 195.6 (2 pound gain on the last day
Round 72 SW 194.6 Goal EW 189 5.6
Goal I want to stay in the 180's but a 2 pound loss would be nice.

04/03 187.5 Whooooo Hooooo! down 2 from yesterday
04/04 188.4 not surprised, I really didn't feel well, and did not eat enough on the 2nd, so yesterday's weight was a lot. I did discover lettuce wraps this week ( i know I am late to the party... but YUM! )
04/05 187.8 day off yesterday, out of routine, glad to be on track today
04/06 188.7 annoyed.... but heading to 8 am kickboxing on sat!
04/07 188.8 wrong way!
04/08 187.8... good
04/09
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eb8566

F43
SW: 218.6
CW: 180.6

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 180.2
04/04 180.6
04/05 180.6 *I really want out of the 180s!
04/06 180.0 Fifth day of the 180 dance and back to zero. Ready for a drop! 😃
04/07 179.6 out of the 180s!!
04/08 179.4

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htebyoj

Female Age 35 - 5'8"
OSW 3/11: 192.4
R73 SW: 183.1
R73 Goal: 181.0
Next Milestone: 181.2 (30% toward ultimate goal)
UGW: 155

R72: (-2.5 lbs) (SW 185.6 - EW: 183.1)


Weekly Goals:
1200 calories + what I work out only!
drink 3 liters of water a day
lift weights 3x and streaming spin class work out 2x yoga 1x

4/3 - 182.0 - Was home with a sick kiddo so my whole workout schedule got pushed out and I have to work out after work instead of at lunch, but I'm not skipping any of my workouts!! lifted weights last night and yoga/pilates class tonight!
4/4 - 182.6 - Stayed within my calories, but I ate late bc of yoga. Last week I had an uptick after this as well. Also focusing on drinking my water today. Lifted Weights.
4/5 - 182.7 - Still hanging around here. Waiting on my whoosh! I couldn't do any hour long walks this week due to making up hours at work. Hope to get a little walk in this evening and can't wait to get back in my normal routine next week. Think it will help a lot.
4/6 - 181.5! Woosh. Lifting weights. Maybe a streaming spin workout on the bike?
4/7 - 181.7 - Fixed up my bike and did 5 miles at the park. + Dog walk.
4/8 - 180.7 - Lifting weights and then yoga tonight.
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