JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 91

kahlie1

Im in, its my birthday and my gift to myself is to lose my last 60 pounds or so (88 down and kept off so far) I am also getting back on track while quitting my last bad habit, smoking, so this should be fun. Glad to have a group here to take it a small chunk at a time with.

Goal is to lose 8 pounds (doable with my first week back on track weight mostly water weight will fly off)
80 oz water a day, walk on my lunches and breaks instead of sitting and smoking, and stay in my calorie range with 80% non processed real foods diet. Wish me luck!!

Yesterday I weighed in at 214. Stayed under my calories and drank tons of water and woke up at 208

(I was 196 last week and really jumped up in weight with my mom cooking for a week.)


Day/Weight/Comment




09/30 -
10/01 -
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10/03 -208
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arlak21

43, Female, 5'7
Highest weight ever: 260
Original SW: 184.5 (8/21)
Ultimate GW: 155

R87 EW: 183 (8/30) -1.5 pounds
R88 EW: 182 (9/9) -1.0 pound
R89 Ew: 176 (9/19) -6 pounds
R90 Ew: 185 (9/29) +9 pounds

Goal for R91 180

Day/Weight/Comment

9/30 181.5 I’m back, after a stressful week and some weight gain. Although I worked out all week last week I ate more than I burned. Also made a lot of bad choices, it’s a new week and almost a new month. Back to logging my food and meal prep is done for the week.
10/1 180.5 (-1) Off to a good start. Finished 50 minutes of boot amp and getting my 45 minutes of cardio in before work.
10/2 179 (-1.5) Gym at 5am with my awesome accountability partner, broken toe and all! Way to push through.
10/3 179 +/- 0 No change on the scale but It’s a good thing! Always great to start the day at the gym but missing my workout partner.
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CamandJarvis

Advice?

I've been trying to add more veggies in wherever I can. If I don't, I won't eat them (not even out of dislike, just convenience).

I've made a couple dishes the last 3 days that have a larger amount of veggies (salmon with zoodles and asparagus for example whereas before I'd have salmon, rice, and asparagus no problem) and I'm SO STUFFED. I can't even eat a full serving and, if its lunch, I have to force feed myself dinner because I'm still full. Based on MFP I have to resort to the not-so-nutritious and high-cal junk foods just to meet minimum calories (1200) without making myself want to puke. I know a couple days a week doing that isn't too terrible as it balances out, but this is EVERY. STINKING MEAL. 4th day in a row and its an hour after lunch started and I'm still not hungry. Breakfast really wasn't even that big!

So if any of you have experienced this when increasing veggie intake or know of clever ways to increase intake without feeling full for so long that I skip meals (and end up at 600-800 calories for a day), I'd much appreciate it.

171lake

Female, 31 years old, 5’1”
MFP SW: 172.6 lbs 12/1/18
TWL since joined MFP as of RW 90 end: 38.3 lbs (25.37 BMI)
UGW: 120 lbs

Round 64 SW 164.1 EW 162.3 (- 1.8)
Round 65 SW 162.6 EW 160.6 (- 2.0)
Round 66 SW 160.8 EW 158.4 (-2.4)
Round 67 SW 159.0 EW 156.4 (-2.6)
Round 68 SW 156.4 EW 155.7 (-0.7)
Round 69 SW 155.7 EW 155.0 (-0.7)
Round 70 SW 155.0 EW 153.9 (-1.1)
Round 71 SW 154.2 EW 152.9 (-1.3)
Round 72 SW 153.3 EW 152.6 (-0.7)
Round 73 SW 153.5 EW 151.5 (-2.0)
Round 76 SW 151.3 EW 149.8 (-1.5)
Round 77 SW 151.2 EW 148.8 (-2.4)
Round 78 SW 148.8 EW 146.7 (-2.1)
Round 79 SW 148.0 EW 146.3 (-1.7)
Round 80 SW 146.0 EW 144.2 (-1.8)
Round 81 SW 145.0 EW 143.8 (-1.2)
Round 82 SW 143.8 EW 142.8 (-1.0)
Round 83 SW 143.0 EW 140.8 (-2.2)
Round 84 SW 140.8 EW 140.2 (-0.6)
Round 85 SW 140.0 EW 139.0 (-1.0)
Round 86 SW 139.5 EW 138.3 (-1.2)
Round 87 SW 138.4 EW 137.6 (-0.8)
Round 88 SW 137.7 EW 136.9 (-0.8)
Round 89 SW 136.8 EW 135.3 (-1.5)
Round 90 SW 135.3 EW 134.3 (-1.0)

Goals for Round 91 (26th Round)
End weight for round 91 at or below 133
Drink 72 oz of water daily
Sleep 7+ hours every day
Commit to Barre/Bodyweight Strength classes 3x a week
Track Progress throughout the round of above goals

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 134.5, pretty happy with this weight especially since it’s after a weekend. My TOM will be mid week so hoping to curb any cravings and still manage to get workouts in.
10/01 134.3, back to where I was at the end of last round and hopefully the downward trend continues the rest of the round. Ending on a Wednesday gives me time to lose any period weight.
10/02 134.2, back to lowest weight and TOM started yesterday. Lots of water and cooking today a meal that gives 3 meals of leftovers do should be set up well for the next couple of days.
10/03 134.1, meals prepped for today (still leftovers) and managed to go to the gym for an hour so hoping continue on downward trend tomorrow going into the weekend with some cushion since always go up slightly.
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waveringparagon

****How do people keep these updated lol- or do people just quote their last and update???


SW:167.4
GW: 160

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30-167.4
10/01-167.6(+0.2)
10/02-170.6 (+3.0)----(*&^@#*&(#@(*&@#(*@ I am hoping this is 2 days high sodium.... GUTTED
10/03- 173 (+3) --This is deflating but I am trying to trust the process.I am watching strictly and staying t or under calories.I am running everyday and muscle conditioning 3 times a week.I hope this drops in the coming days but this is enough to make me want to run into a wall...... #wont quit
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Brad__16

My first 10 day challenge
Highest Weight:414lbs
Current Weight: 362lbs
Final Goal Weight: 220

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 362
10/01 361.2
10/02 360.4
10/03 359.8
10/04
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Goal 354

wellnfree

Round 91 – Sept. 30 to Oct. 9
Female, 5’, 66 years. Goals – finish calorie log each day, only yogurt or fruit in the evening and nothing after 9 p.m. SW – 162.4, GW – 160.8, UGW – 140. (This really should be 125 or 130 but that seems like such a long ways to go and 140 would be a huge improvement.)
Saw 161.8 a couple of times last round, then self-sabotaged and ended up at 162.4. This round ends with company arriving – daughter and son-in-law and 7 kids for 3 or 4 days. So lots and cooking and prep during this round.
Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 – 162.4 – This may blip higher as yesterday finished off a chocolate bar and had generous serving of ice cream. Back on the wagon though and tracking carefully today.
10/01 – 161.8 – LNS but only a couple of graham crackers. Not a lot of exercise as had a busy day with late evening out.
10/02 – 162.4 – Another evening class – fun class, but always a temptation to cave to LNS and doing something mindless when I come home. When I think about it, evenings are really what sabotage me. My daytime eating is always good until dessert at supper or LNS does me in.
10/03 – 162.2 – Tired yesterday and didn’t get as much done as I’d hoped since I opted to have a nap in the afternoon but – only some fruit for LNS. When considering whether a nap or push through and work outside, it was the LNS that made me go for the nap. I’ve found that tired=LNS on junk food and LNS=draggy the next day and maybe a headache which just sets up a bad cycle. Today though do want to get out there as winter is on the way.
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everydaywechoose

female 5'3.5 50 years old.
10 day goal, less than I started...for every 10 days, until I reach somewhere in the low 130's
Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 143
10/01 140.4
10/02 141.8
10/03 141.2
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lalabank

Original Starting Weight 6/2017- 242
Ultimate Goal- 121 (half my former self)
5’3 and 42yrs old

This is my first 10day weigh in challenge, I’ve been doing 5lbs per month challenge for over a year and UAC since January but I struggled this summer and need a daily place to track weight while I refocus.

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30- 149 I’m up almost 2lbs overnight because I ate extra calories and 3x’s as much sugar yesterday. Crossing my fingers it goes down dramatically tomorrow.
10/01- 149, still holding on at a high point. Today is my anniversary and my husband is planning a nice (mostly healthy) dinner. I have a full day of gardening and a kickboxing class on my schedule so I can enjoy it.

10/02- 148.2 my phone died and I realized how important logging is for me!!!! Thank you for the happy anniversary wishes. I kept the food in check!

10/03- 147.8 last night was a local potluck, I was good on food and really upped the exercise. I did have three drinks so I think this low is dehydration.

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.

Trying to get back to walking 5 miles a day. A pinched nerve and back surgery side-lined me for about a year.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 135.0
UGW: 132.2

09/28 - 135.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.15 miles in 87 mins. Beautiful this morning!!
09/29 - 135.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 80 mins.

Day/Weight/Comment

09/30 - 135.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Rest Day
10/01 - 136.6 at 4:00 a.m. ...3.06 miles in 61 mins.
10/02 - 135.0 at 4:00 a.m. ...maybe ...3.03 miles in 59 mins.
10/03 - 136.0 at 4:00 a.m. ...3.02 miles in 60 mins.
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Chris

brandyme

Past rounds

1 - R73: SW 142.8 GW 140.8 EW 141.8 Result -1lb
2 - R74: SW 141.8 GW 139.8 EW 140.9 Result -0.9lbs
3 - R75: SW 140.9 GW 138.9 EW 139.2 Result -1.7lbs
4 - R76: SW 139.2 GW 137.2 EW 139.6 Result +0.4lbs
5 - R77: SW 139.6 GW 137.6 EW 136.9 Result -2.7lbs
6 - R78: SW 136.9 GW 134.9 EW 136.8 Result -0.1lb
7 - R79: SW 136.8 GW 134.8 EW 137.6 Result +0.8lbs
8 - R80: SW 137.6 GW 135.6 EW 136.1 Result -1.5lbs
9 - R81: SW 136.1 GW 134.1 EW 134.6 Result -1.5lbs
*Started weight lifting*
10 - R82: SW 134.6 GW 132.6 EW 136.2 Result +1.6lbs
11 - R83: SW 136.2 GW 134.2 EW 132.5 Result -3.7bs
12 - R84: SW 132.5 GW 130.5 EW 134 Result +1.5lbs
13 - R85: SW 134 GW 132 EW 131.3 Result -2.7lbs
14 - R86: SW 131.3 GW 129.3 EW 129.3 Result -2lbs
15 - R87: SW 129.3 GW 127.3 EW 130.2 Result +0.9lbs
16 - R88: SW 130.2 GW 128.2 EW 128.3 Result -1.9lbs
17 - R89: SW 128.3 GW 126.3 EW 124.7 Result -3.6lbs
18 - R90: SW 124.7 GW 122.7 EW 126.8 Result +2.1lbs

R91
Goal: -2lb
SW: 126.8
GW: 124.8
EW:
Result:

Day - Weight - Comment
09/30 - 127.3 (+0.5lbs) - probably the carbs and eating out. I need to get this move over with so I can start cooking at home again and get back into my routine.
🥘 food was under but been eating out.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 1hr 30min cardio.
👣 18,349 steps.
💧 105oz water.
10/01 - 127.8 (+0.5lbs) - carbs, eating out.
🥘 food was under but been eating out.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 1hr 30min cardio.
👣 14,529 steps.
💧 110oz water.
10/02 - 126.4 (-1.4lbs) - likely less sodium/water retention.
🥘 food was under but been eating out, although I did eat one meal in today. I’m hoping to pick up some groceries before I leave on my trip so I’m not eating out for the next week. 😖
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 30min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30min cardio.
👣 10,700 steps.
💧 105oz water.
10/03 - 125.9 (-0.5lbs) - less eating out, better quality food with less sodium.
🥘 food was under and better quality but did have a bit of sugar in the form of candy 🤦🏻‍♀️
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 5min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30min cardio.
👣 13,448 steps.
💧 110oz water.

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jenn990205

Did really well in the last round. Hoping to finally hit a new decade this round. I am so close to my ultimate goal, but it seems so far away at the same time. I have to be so careful with everything to be able to lose at this point, so I am going to work really hard. My goal is to hit 139 at least a couple of times this round and continue to bring my 10 day avg down at least another pound.


Round 86: 139.6 - 148.2 up 8.6 Avg 144.08
Round 87: 148.2 - 143.6 down 4.6 Avg 143.73
Round 88: 143.6 - 147.0 up 3.4 Avg 145.84
Round 89: 147.0 - 143.7 down 3.3 Avg 144.99
Round 90: 143.7 - 140.9 down 2.8 Avg 142.68

9/30 - 145.9 not off to a great start. We drank a lot yesterday and did a lot of snacking on foods that I normally wouldn't eat. Tons of carbs/sodium and beer were consumed all day. Tailgating and watching the Cowboys game with the hubby made for a great Sunday though. Now to get back on track and get somewhere this round. I am getting to old to party like we used to, I feel terrible today and I am just hoping to get my water in. I have a feeling it will an early night for me.

10/1 - 146.5 I have no idea what's going on. I had a medication change that started Saturday, so maybe I am holding onto some water or something or maybe this is the rest of my Sunday's bounce. I know I did splurge a little to much, but geez, I don't think 5.6 pounds worth by any means. I better not see it go up again tomorrow, it will eventually drop, I just have to be patient.

10/2 - 143.9 water weight is my enemy! Hopefully I will be back down tomorrow all the way. Was on track all day yesterday accept I did have a flour tortilla with dinner. Other than that excellent day and so far on track today.

10/3 - 143.2 I think I would have been lower, but had to eat on the run last night for dinner. Hubby and kids wanted pizza which I can usually get away with. Of course the pizza restaurant we chose did not serve salads (even pizza hut has a salad), I was shocked. So I went with 1 slice of veggie pizza and a couple of chicken wings. I thought for sure that would be fine. Usually if we order from our local place I can eat a salad and a couple of bone in wings and be well under my allotted dinner calories. I ended up 200 calories over, 40 fat g over, and 2000 mg of sodium over. I don't know what this place does to it's wings, but I would have been better off eating a couple slices of pizza. I was shocked when I went home and logged my dinner. So water and clean eating is on the menu today.

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HoopsGuy72

waveringparagon wrote: »

****How do people keep these updated lol- or do people just quote their last and update???

Just in case no one has answered this for you, I TOTALLY quote my last and update it. I've tried other ways of doing it, but that has worked best for me.

Anlaing016

31, Female, 5'3"
Highest weight ever: 217
Original SW: 203.0 (7-31-2019)
Ultimate GW: 180.0

R85 EW: 200.8 (-2.2).. AW 201.6
R86 EW: 201.6 (+1.6) .. AW 201.0
R87 EW: 197.8 (-3.8) .. AW 199.0
R88 EW: 196.8 (-1.0) .. AW 197.7
R89 EW: 196.6 (-.2)/ 29.1% .. AW 197.3 ABF 29.06%
R90 EW: 195.8 (-.8) 28.8% (-.3%) AW 197.6 ABF 29.09%

Goal R91: 195.0 / 28.5%

Day/Weight/BF%/Comment

09/30 195.6 (-.2)/ 28.7% (-.1%) had a rest day from the gym yesterday. Stayed within my calories. Probably didn’t eat the best but it wasn’t horrible.

10/01 195.8 (+.2)/ 28.8% (+.1%) I didn’t eat the best that’s for sure. But ready for a new day. Another night of playing soccer but not indulging in carb overload before.

10/02 195.0 (-.8) / 28.7% (-.1%) yesterday i again has zero motivation but at least it was the same motivation for food. Didn’t eat to bad. Played soccer last night. Had a late dinner but it wasn’t horrible.

10/03 196.0 (+1.0) / 28.9% (+.2%) had an ok day yesterday till it came to dinner and after. Not sure I even tracked correctly. Probably not. Had a rough start to today so my timing of weighing in was off. But we’ll see where to go from here.

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merph518

@waveringparagon I keep a Google Doc with the bbcode (the text that includes the tags, etc). I just update it each morning and copy/paste it into here.

@quiltingjaine I briefly experienced the 299's last round! I'll get back there soon.

TerriRichardson112

JGM10D ~|~ Round 91

Posting weight and comments each evening.
Age: 73; Height 5’2”; Female
SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
LW: 153 (Oct 2016)
Aim for 2019 ~ reach 155 💐
Aim for each round ~ Weigh less at the end than I did at the beginning
UGW: 153

I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and DETERMINED to achieve my goals!

29/09: 157.3: Goals: 🌻- 1.7 this round. So happy about that. Looking forward to Round 91.

Round 91

30/09: 156.6: Goals: 🌻The scale is being kind again.
01/10: 156.4: Goals: 🌻
02/10: 156.4: Goals: 🌻
03/10: 155.8: Goals: 🌻
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Previous Rounds

Round 90:
20/09: 158.9: Goals: 🌻 daily fluctuations! It’ll settle down in a day or two. I need to make good choices over the weekend.
21/09: 159.1: Goals: 🌻
22/09: 158.8: Goals: 🌻Out all day yesterday walking round Belfast with my girls. 17708 steps, and a good choice at lunch. Also had healthy snacks with me so no temptations. Had an easier day today but under goal. Let’s see what tomorrow brings.
23/09: 157.7: Goals: 🌻😂😍 Birthday Lunch and Tea Dance. Indulged a little but dancing gave me extra calories, and I had a very light dinner, so hoping that the damage will be slight.
24/09: 157.6: Goals: Phew! Everything evened out!
25/09: 157.2 Goals: 🌻😎
26/09: 157.2: Goals: 🌻
27/09: 157.4: Goals: 🌻
28/09: 157.4: Goals: 🌻
29/09: 157.3: Goals: 🌻- 1.7 this round. So happy about that. Looking forward to the next round.

Round 89: 🤩 Moving average continues to drop.

10/09: 158.9: Goals: 🌻Starting as I mean to go on!
11/09: 159.1: Goals: 🌻 😂 Putting this down to the weekend. Or it could just be normal daily fluctuations.
12/09: 158.8: Goals: 🌻😳Birthday celebration for DH today.
🍰🍸🍸
13/09: 159.1: Goals: 🌻Not entirely unexpected after our celebration yesterday. It will soon shift again.
14/09: 158.4: Goals: 🌻
15/09: 159.1: Goals: 🌻normal fluctuation? Or maybe the crackers and cheese supper? 😉
16/09: 159.1: Goals: 🌻
17/09: 158.8: Goals: 🌻
18/09: 158.8: Goals: 🌻
19/09: 158.2: Goals: 🌻 I’m really happy with my progress this round. Looking forward to Round 90.

Round 88 Moving average continues to drop. - 2.4 lbs this Round.

31/08: 161.6: Goals: 🌻
01/09: 161.6: Goals: 🌻
02/09: 160.4: Goals: 🌻 Did not expect this after the weekend. 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
03/09: 159.6: Goals: 🌻 I’m gob-smacked! 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
04/09: 159.8: Goals: 🌻 Just a wee bounce up. It’s soooo good to be under 160 again.
05/09: 159.4: Goals: 🌻 So pleased with this. 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼 Last time I was briefly below 160 was Aug 2017
06/09: 159.6: Goals: 🌻
07/09: 159.5: Goals: 🌻 Hopping for another drop by end of Round.
08/09: 159.6: Goals: 🌻
09/09: 159.2: Goals: 🌻 Another 2.4 lbs discarded. That's two great rounds Where CI < CO and exercise did the business. I am on a roll here, so keeping to it. Looking forward to making it a hat trick for Round 89.

Round 87 Moving average is steadily dropping. - 2.2 lbs this round.

21/08: 163.4: Goals: 🌻 😱 Another drop!
22/08: 163.2: Goals: 🌻 On track!
23/08: 163.0: Goals: 🌻
24/08: 163.2: Goals: 🌻Just a little bounce.
25/08: 162.6: Goals: 🌻💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼
26/08: 162.8: Goals: 🌻Danged weekend!
27/08: 162.8: Goals: 🌻 hoping this only temporary.
28/08: 162.4: Goals: 🌻 Phew!!!
29/08: 162.2: Goals: 🌻 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻
30/08: 161.0: Goals: 🌻 💃🏼💃🏼💃🏼My best round in a while!!!!

Daily Goals

Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹6,000+ Steps daily
🔹30 + minutes intentional exercise
Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
🔹Practice Self-care
🔹Positively reframe thoughts
🔹Learn something new
🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session

https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

• Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
• A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
• Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
• The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
• Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
• The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
• When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
• Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

TerriRichardson112

@waveringparagon Most of us either quote and edit our last post or use a word document and post an updated one each day.

kittypowl

DAY 4!

SW 187.0
GW 170.0

Goals:
- 2lb loss
- track all meals
- hit calorie target 8/10 days

Day::Weight::Comment
09/30 :: 187.0 :: Logged all my meals for this day! 150cal over my budget but I'm proud I logged it all after a period of skipping logs
10/01 :: 187.0 :: I forgot to check weight this morning.... but I'm making sure to keep up the food logging! Successfully strayed away from an apple crisp treat left in the office kitchen, even though my coworkers all had some. Under my budget by 200!
10/02 :: 184.2 :: Logged all my meals yesterday and exercised twice - Beat Saber this morning and Yoga class tonight. Under budget by 200 - if I include all my exercise (exercise excluded I'm waaaay over)
10/03 :: 182.4 :: Logged all meals yesterday and exercised for 30 min this morning! been trying for 8 hours of sleep nightly, and last night I got a nice 8.5h. Still feeling groggy from weeks of <8hr/night
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anatomyjanedoll

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30: 95 lbs
10/01: 95.4
10/02: 94.4
10/03: 93.6 (-1.4lbs since start) I feel really good about myself and my body today 😊 Burned 492 cals at the gym. Met with a personal trainer and he showed me 8 different strength exercises, which we repeated twice, that aren't too difficult for a beginner to start with. And good for building muscle mass. I did a small chunk of cardio before our session and another one after to complete my workout. Am noticing small changes with my body besides the 3lb loss this week I think my arms and abdominal area appear slightly more toned. Or maybe I'm just feeling more confident and it's a result of that but either way still a good thing. I'm very proud of my progress 💪💛☺ best of luck to everyone. WE GOT THIS!!!💗
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mrsjar5311

09/30 - 73.1kg
10/01 - 72.9kg
10/02 - 72.7kg
10/03 - 72.85 arghhh!!! Why does my body keep doing this to me?!
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I was so disappointed with the scales I ate some chocolate, then felt guilty and went to a 30 minute weight training session. Onwards and upwards.

LonniJay

Just give me 10 days
Round 91

I'm a mother of 3 trying to get in shape and be a positive role model for my kids. Feel free to add me to your friends list so we can support each other!

Short Term Goal: 180 lbs by April 2020!

F/31/5'6"
HWE: 274 lbs
CSW: 232 lbs
UGW: 140.0 lbs
R90 SW 234.4 EW 232(-2.4)

Round 91
Day/Weight/Comment

09/30: 235.2 - I ate way too much Chinese food yesterday. I got my workout in today and am trying not to munch on everything. Not a bad Monday.

10/01: 235.6 - bloated and gross feeling. Haven't eaten the best in the last few days.

10/02: 236 - not been eating the greatest but trying to stay within calories. Hormones and bad food choices = water weight.

10/03: 234.6 - I didn't work out yesterday and over ate. At least the scale is lower than yesterday. I need to get back on the ball. I'll try to do better today.

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beachwalker99

Round 91 (13 for me)

R75 (1) – SW: 202.8 – EW: 198.8 (-4.0)
R76 (2) – SW: 198.8 – EW: 199.4 (+0.6)
R77 (3) – SW: 199.4 – EW: 196.6 (-2.8)
R78 (4) – SW: 196.6 – EW: 195.4 (-1.2 for 7 days)
R79 – Skipped - vacation
R80 – Skipped - vacation
R81 (5) – SW: 197.0 – EW: 192.8 (- 4.2 post-vacation or -2.6 since before vacation)
R82 (6) – SW: 192.8 – EW: 190.4 (-2.4)
R83 (7) – SW: 190.4 – EW: 189.2 (-1.2)
R84 (8) – SW: 189.2 – EW: 187.8 (-1.4)
R85 (9) – SW: 187.8 – EW: 185.4 (-2.4)
R86 (10) – SW 185.4 – EW: 187.0 (+1.6 for 7 days – vacation)
R87 – Skipped – vacation
R88 – Skipped – vacation and mini diet break
R89 (11) – SW: 186.6 – EW: 186.4 (-0.2)
R90 (12) – SW: 186.4 – EW: 183.4 (-3.0)

Daily goals for this round:
1) Log carefully and maintain a calorie deficit
2) Walk or exercise 30+ minutes
3) Stay on top of assignment grading!!!

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 – 184.6 – Big post-weekend bounce, thanks to the yummy (and salty!) clam pizza my husband and I shared last night. I think I’m finally getting used to my body’s response to extra sodium, so I’m trying to take those temporary water gains in stride. To be honest, when DH suggested pizza, my first thought was about how the salt would affect Monday morning’s weigh-in. But I’m glad I said yes. We had a relaxing evening, and the water weight will be gone in a couple of days.
10/01 – 183.4 – Voila! Water gain from the pizza is gone, and I’m back to my Round 91 starting weight. Late meeting, but I didn’t want to do take-out again. Only managed a tiny walk (15 minutes) after work, but I made it home in time to roast a spaghetti squash and throw together a quick veggie chilli to top it. The leftovers will buy me some time for a longer walk later this week. Stayed under my calorie limit even with a LNS of a lemon bar and tea – “fuel” to help me power through tonight’s stack of student essays.
10/02 – 183.4 – Bonus beach day after my morning class – it was just too nice to sit inside grading journals. Walked for 2 ½ hours, most of it through the sand and surf. Met my daughter and her friend for (diet) root beer floats and still came in under my calorie limit. Banking the extra for the weekend.
10/03 – 183.0 – Glad to be moving down. Rain all day, so I caught up with grading instead of walking. Met my goal for logging and calories.
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Smiles1952

Hi I am in again! No vacations this time so looking forward to a weight loss.

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30 217.7
10/01 217.3
10/02 216.8 Had a good day. Drank my water, under on calories and exercised.
10/03 216.9 Had a another good day. Under calories, exercised and water quota. Got into the salt though.
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Anya_000

I love reading everyone's posts. Keep up the good work! So glad we're in this together.

58yo Female, 141.5 lbs, 5'6
Final Goal: 132 lbs
Hoping to lose 0.5 lb a week


09/30, 141.5, bought nutritious food, planning my meals so I don't get hungry and overeat. Threw out the wine, and am drinking fruit water instead.

10/01, 141.5, stayed within calorie limit, no booze. Ate that healthy food, and gawd was is boring. But it's just 10 days.

10/02 140.5, didn't overeat, and didn't drink. I struggled today, it was a long work day, then train was late, and it took so long to get home. I was exhausted, and just wanted a glass of wine and some easy takeout. A hard day has always been the perfect excuse. But I didn't want to give in after just three days, so I made chicken, kale salad and brown rice, yogurt for dessert. I'm glad I stuck it out. Now I'm taking some Tylenol and going to bed.

10/03, 140.2, ate a lot a scraps today, a little this a little that, so lost count of calories, but don't feel like I went overboard. I realize this is a process of learning to change habits.

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beachwalker99

@CamandJarvis I'm always trying to get my family to eat more veggies. Good for you

Large servings of veggies can be really filling, especially when you are sharply increasing your intake. Some cause more bloating than others, so increase your veggie portions slowly. When your body adjusts to the additional fiber, you may find that you feel less full or bloated. Cooked veggies usually have less of that effect, so work your way up with the raw ones. Look for ways to add small amounts throughout the day. Greens on a sandwich, sliced raw veggies with yogurt dip for a snack, a quick slaw of sliced cabbage, radishes, onions, or other veggies doused in vinegar for 15 minutes as a topping for tacos or pulled pork.

Frozen veggies are pretty nutritious and cost effective. They also have some of the fiber broken down, so they may be easier on your digestive system. I buy frozen chopped onions, bell peppers, and spinach when they're on sale and add them to scrambled eggs, soups, and other dishes. I use a lot of chopped bell peppers and onions in chilli and meat sauce. I also use frozen broccoli and green beans in some baked dishes.

If it's just a matter of upping the calories, you can try adding oil, grated cheese, or nuts to your veggie dishes. Drizzle veggies with olive oil, season, and roast them. You can also pump up the flavors and add calories by sprinkling a little grated parmesan on them 5-10 minutes before you take them out of the oven. This works really well with sturdy veggies (broccoli, cauliflower, green beans, carrots). Add a few slivered almonds to a spinach salad or chopped peanuts to an Asian salad or stir fry.

The key is to find what works best for you. Have fun experimenting!

StatChicBayes

I'm in!

Female, 57 yy, 4'11''
OSW: 177.1 lbs
LTG: 110.0 lbs
STG: 115 (next milestone)

Goals for 10 day Challenge: lose 1.6 pounds (reach 118).
Day/Weight/Comment

09/30 120.9 Up from 1.3 lbs from yesterday so not the best start - water retention from DOMS, salt (tortilla chips :-) from lunch yesterday, and BP medicine ran out over-weekend and forgot to pick up Rx Friday. Girl Power this morning and will hopefully burn off fat/water with cardio this evening at spin class!

010/01 120.1 Heading back down! Cardio day - cycle in am and then a circuit class in the evening. Ended up doing 80 push ups during the circuit class - hopefully won’t be too sore. Good recovery meal of homemade arugula pasta with smoked yellow tomato sauce, roasted garlic puree and arugula oil.

010/02 119.2 Continued down and back below end of round 90 and almost back to recent low. Will take more time as within 10 pounds of goal and a lot of these fluctuations are more likely water than fat/muscle loss. Girl Power this am (last class sad to say) and finished with our choice - focused on squats - up to 85 pounds @ 5 reps now on back squat and feel comfortable now working on my own. Improved max rep of pushups to 21 and reduced weight on machine assisted pull-up so definitely getting stronger (much better metric of progress than weight from scale!) continuing daughter’s veggie week them so pasta again, cavatappi with smoked eggplant and red peppers with ground beyond beef and smoked mozzarella. Hopefully good recovery meal after heavy leg day (squats/cycle in evening)

010/03 117.8 Whoooosh! This was unexpected, but likely water. Did not have a huge amount of fiber yesterday, so expect that tomorrow weight will be back up. Good news is that if it is water should be able to hang out around this weight once it stabilizes. Busy with work so did not get to the gym this am, so took a much needed rest day. Wasn’t really sore from squats, but power in cycle class was below FTP last night so probably need some recovery time. Going to do an ab workout and then call it a day!

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Round 77: 147.8
Round 78: 146.1 (1.7 loss)
Round 79: 143.4 (2.7 loss)
Round 80: 140.6 (2.8 loss)
Round 81: 138.8 (1.8 loss)
Round 82: 136.1 (2.7 loss)
Round 83: 134.5 (1.6 loss)
Round 84: 131.8 (2.7 loss at lowest point, July 27, did not weigh rest of round)
Round 85: 128.8 (3.0 loss)
Round 86: 129.2 (0.4 gain)
Round 87: 124.8 (4.4 loss) (going to adjust to to 126.4 so 2.8 loss as outlier whoosh is skewing stats :- )
Round 88: 123.2 (1.6 loss or adjusted loss 3.2) ** Reached healthy Weight BMI **
Round 89: 121.9 (1.3 lb loss)
Round 90: 119.6 (2.3 lb loss)

(long term trend is 2.4 lbs/10 days)

mrsjar5311

09/30 - 73.1kg
10/01 - 72.9kg
10/02 - 72.7kg
10/03 - 72.85 arghhh!!! Why does my body keep doing this to me?!
10/04 - 72kg now that's more like it!
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10/09

I walked an hour to the branch of the gym that has a sauna and spent a blissful 40 minutes in the steam room. I drank about 1.5 litres of water, showered and strolled back to work. Thanks to my boss resigning today, I ended up doing a 21.5 hour fast. Ate and weighed myself. 72kg! I should go to the sauna more often hehe

Hilogirl2018

***My 21st Round!***
Age: 39
Height: 5'7"
Highest weight 158 (3/9/19)
ROUND HISTORY

Round 71 SW 157.8 EW 155.4 (-2.4)
Round 72 SW 155.4 EW 153 (-2.4)
Round 73 SW 155.4 EW 153.6 (+0.6)
Round 74 SW 153.6 EW 153.6 (vacation, mini maintenance goal achieved!)
Round 75 (BEGAN KETO): SW 153.6 EW 149.2 (-4.4)
Round 76 SW 149.2 EW 144.2 (-5 )
Round 77 SW 144.2 EW 142.8 (-1.4)
Round 78 (TRANSITION KETO-->LOW CARB) SW 142.8 EW 139.4 (-3.4)
Round 79 (LOW CARB-->"CARBY" DIET AGAIN) SW 139.4 EW 139.8 (+0.4 )
Round 80 SW 139.8 EW 134.2 (-5.6)
Round 81 SW 134.2 EW 134.8 (+0.6)
Round 82 SW 134.8 EW 134.6 (-0.6)
Round 83 SW 134.6 EW 134 (-0.6)
Round 84 SW 134 EW 131.2 (-2.8)
Round 85 SW 131.2 EW 130.6 (-0.6)
Round 86 SW 130.6 EW 129.2 (-1.4)
Round 87 SW 129.2 EW 129.6 (+0.4)
Round 88 SW 129.2 EW 127 (-2.6)
Round 89 SW 127 EW 127.2 (+0.2)
Round 90 SW 127.2 EW 127.4 (+0.2)

Total lost after 20 rounds: 30.4 lbs
GOALS
Halfway GW: 140.4 (-17.4) <<achieved!>>
UGW: 126-128 REVISED 9/29 from 123
<<MAINTENANCE achieved!>>
SW this round: 126.4 lbs
GW this round: 126.4- 127.8 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
09/30126.4 **I'm in maintenance?!** Is this real?! Yes, I now find myself here, having revised my original Ultimate Goal Weight upward from 123 because I feel (and look, I think?) good at around 127. My original UGW was based on what I could recall from before I gained weight, though I now recall that I was approaching a bit too skinny at 5'7" and 124. I'm very small boned, but my current weight feels comfortable, so I'm going with that. What now? Where's my diploma and graduation party? Ha.

Okay, the plan is to *continue* (1) Logging and weighing food (2) Monitoring calories and experimenting with a slightly higher range IF I gain consistently (3) Eating between 12-8 p.m. What got me to maintenance should keep me in maintenance, right? I will also *begin* (4) Gentle toning exercises. C'est tout!
10/01126.4 First, I'm proud to report that I started my toning yesterday by doing a few slooow squats every time I got up to go to the bathroom. Second, I realized that the insights gained over these months of highly introspective mini-journaling here in this group should be revisited in maintenance, or I risk losing them. So starting tomorrow, I'm going to start combing through my old rounds (all saved on my phone) for insights/still-relevant epiphanies. I know it'll help me stay focused, and hopefully, will help someone else. Reading everyone's posts sure helps me, anyway!
10/02 125 A retrospective from the end of my first round: (3/23/19, Round 71) "My final weigh-in for this round, and I'm down 2.4 from my starting weight! Yesterday I exercised but didn't eat super healthy other than a salad. However, I stayed within my calories and hit my macros better than usual, so the lesson for me is the "perfect" day doesn't exist, nor does it need to in order to make progress...For the first time in my life, I think I'm going to let patience and persistence win over impatience and defeat. This is going to happen slooowly, but it's going to happen!"

Take home: If you're struggling right now, remember that slow is okay! Patience is a HUGE part of getting where you want to go.

10/03 126.2 Not a retrospective, but a great idea from the Maintenance forum: pick up something of equal weight to the weight you've lost/want to lose! I lost 30 lbs-too much for me to pick up-so I had my husband put a bag of dog food in my lap. Seriously? I was carrying that around?! I already have mobility issues! Try it. So you've lost "only" 3 lbs? Grab a 3-lb weight or a few jars of spaghetti sauce or something and do a few laps around the kitchen until you really get sick of it. It's not nothin', right?
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Rob72Essex

Rob 47 Essex, UK

Round 68 - 2.5 lb loss
Round 69 - 3.0 lb loss
Round 70 - 4.75 lb loss
Round 71 - 2.0 lb loss
Round 72 + 2.5 lb gain
Round 73 - 2.0 lb loss
Round 74 - 4.5 lb loss
Round 75 - 2.5 lb loss
Round 76 - 0.0 loss
Round 77 - 4.25 lb loss
Round 78 - 1.25 lb loss
Round 79 - 1.50 lb loss
Round 80 - 2.50 lb loss
Round 81 + 1.25 lb gain
Round 82 - 3.00 lb loss
Round 83 +0.75 lb gain
Round 84 - 1.00 lb loss
Round 85 - 4.75 lb loss
Round 86 + 2.25 lb gain (holiday)
Round 87 + 2.00 lb gain (holiday)
Round 88 + 1.75 lb gain (holiday)
Round 89 - 0.75 lb loss
Round 90 -0.75 lb loss

Start weight 245 lbs
Current weight 201.00 lbs
Goal weight 175 lbs

Day / Weight / Comments

29/09 201.00 lbs - Hever Castle Triathlon, Roast Dinner
30/09 204.00 lbs (+3.00 lbs) Chinese Food
01/10 206.00 lbs (+5.00 lbs)
02/10 203.50 lbs (+2.50 lbs)
03/10 201.50 lbs (+0.50 lbs)
04/10 197.75 lbs (-2.75 lbs)
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musicsax

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 91 (round 23 for me ) I'm in for another round, not quite as much holiday weight lost last round as I'd like due to my own sabotage towards the end, I am always so annoyed at myself after a binge, don't know why I let food rule my life!
Onwards and upwards in a new round - Just 20 days to go before our cheeky pre-Brexit break on The Algarve, must get these extra pounds off for then ! I can if I stay strong !!

Female age 61 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 – I'm working at it – it's a permanent way of life !

Round goal – lose rest of holiday gain; be mindful of what I eat & drink and keep walking.

End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
Ended of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)

Day/Weight/Comment

09/ 133.8 – yippee a good drop for the start of the round, only managed 1.88 miles yesterday due to the persistent rain, but stayed on plan (difficult on Sunday with roast dinner), but only 23 calories over and all other macros in green. See if I can lose another pound by the end of the challenge.

10/01 133.8 – 8.87 miles walked, all macros in green.
10/02 133.2 – just over 6 miles walked yesterday. Wonderful day out with my lovely sisters yesterday & just 150 calories over my calories out – yay !!!
10/ 03 133.8 – 10.2miles walked yesterday and an hours yoga class;she worked us hard!! CICO in credit, all macros in green.
10/04 133.2 – 5.97 miles walked yesterday
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