Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 110

ConfidentRaven

Round 110 (my 42nd)

Loss before joining challenge -22 382.0- 360.0
Round 69 TL: -3.6 pounds 360- 356.4
Round70 TL -3.6 pounds 356.4 - 352.8
Round 71 -3.8 pounds 352.8-349
Round 72 -1.8 pounds 349-347.2
Round 73 -3.6 pounds 347.2-343.6
Round 74 -4.4 pounds 343.6-339.2
Round 75 -3.4 pounds 339.2-335.8
Round 76 -0 pounds 335.8-335.8
Round 77 -8.4 pounds 335.8- 327.4
Round 78 +.4 pounds 327.4-327.8
Round 79 -2.8 pounds 327.8-325.0
Round 80 -1.4 pounds 325.0-323.6
Round 81 -7.6 pounds 323.6-316.0
Round 82 -4 pounds 316.0-312.0
Round 83 -4.4 pounds 312.0-307.6
Round 84 -4.2 pounds 307.6-303.4
Round 85 -1.8 pounds 303.4-301.6
Round 86 -4.4 pounds 301.6-297.2
Round 87 +1.6 pounds 297.2-298.6 partial maintenance round
Round 88 +1.0 pounds 298.6-299.6 full maintenance round
Round 89 -5.8 pounds 2996.6-293.8
Round 90 -2.4 pounds 293.8-291.4
Round 91 -5.6 pounds 291.4-285.8
Round 92 +2.2 pounds 285.8-288.0
Round 93 -4.4 pounds 288.0-283.6
Round 94 -6.4 pounds 283.6-277.2
Round 95 -3.2 pounds 277.2-274.0
Round 96 -3.6 pounds 274.0-270.4
Round 97 -5.2 pounds 270.4-265.2
Round 98 +1 pound 265.2-266.2 full maintenance round
Round 99 +6.8 pounds 266.2-273.0 full maintenance round
Round 100 -6.4 pounds 273-266.6 partial maintenance round
Round 101 -.6 pounds 266-266.0
Round 102 -4.4 pounds 266.0-261.6
Round 103 -1.4 pounds 261.6-260.2
Round 104 -2.4 pounds 260.2-257.8
Round 105 +1.2 pounds 257.8-259.0
Round 106 +4.8 pounds 259.0-263.8
Round 107 -7.4 pounds 263.8-256.4
Round 108 -5.8 pounds 256.4-250.6
Round 109 -3 pounds 250.6-247.6

OSW 382.0
RSW 247.6

04/07 248.4 I think this is a pre tom bounce up as I’ve been having some pms symptoms.

04/08 247.8 And back down again. I struggled a little yesterday morning due mostly to stress, but I realized that my way of eating was the single biggest thing I can control right now. That thought helped a lot and kept me on track. I thought I would share it in case it might help anyone else. Hang in there everyone.

04/09 247.0

04/10 247.6 I had a lunch/dinner “out” with the husband yesterday. I ate high, but still under maintenance. I also got the migraine that I usually get with tom, but no tom yet. I’m hopeful that I won’t get a second one once it decides to arrive.

04/11 247.0

04/12 245.4 False low? Water loss? I suppose I’ll see over the next few days.

04/13 244.8 Yay not a false low.

04/14 246.0 No idea, but I’ve had a headache since last night, so maybe tom is thinking about showing.

04/15 245.0 Yesterday was a bad day and today isn’t off to a good start on anything other than the weight loss front.

04/16 244.2 A new low is always a nice way to end a round. I’m halfway to my weight loss goal for the year with a total for the year of 25 pounds lost. Yesterday improved a little and even with the added stress I've vowed to stay on track.

TRL -3.4 pounds

ajhouse

37yo female, 5'5"
Working on maintaining 122-125

1.1.19 – 170.4
1.1.20 – 124.8

Round 83 SW 137.2 – EW 135.4 - 1.8 lbs lost
Round 84 EW 135.4 – maintained
Round 85 EW 132.4 – 3.0 lbs lost
Round 86 EW 131.8 – 0.6 lbs lost
Round 87 EW 129.6 – 2.2 lbs lost
Round 88 EW 128.4 – 1.2 lbs lost
Round 89 EW 129.0 – 0.6 lbs gained
Round 90 EW 125.2 – 3.8 lbs lost
Round 91 EW 125.0 – 0.2 lbs lost
Round 92 EW 124.6 – 0.4 lbs lost
Round 93 EW 124.6 – maintained
Round 94 EW 124.4 – 0.2 lbs lost
Round 95 EW 123.2 – 1.2 lbs lost
Round 96 EW 122.6 – 0.6 lbs lost
Round 97 EW 124.2 – 1.6 lbs gained
Round 98 EW 123.0 – 1.2 lbs lost
Round 99 EW 123.4 – 0.4 lbs gained
Round 100 EW 124.8 – 1.4 lbs gained
Round 101 EW 122.2 – 2.6 lbs lost
Round 102 EW 123.0 – 0.8 lbs gained
Round 103 EW 123.8 – 0.8 lbs gained
Round 104 EW 122.6 – 1.2 lbs lost
Round 105 EW 126.2 – 3.6 lbs gained
Round 106 EW 123.8 – 2.4 lbs lost
Round 107 EW 124.6 – 0.8 lbs gained
Round 108 EW 125.6 – 1 lb gained
Round 109 EW 126.0 - .04 lbs gained

Day/Weight/Comment
04/07 – 126.0
04/08 – 126.0
04/09 – 126.0 – not sure how I am getting the exact same weight so many days in a row, but I have tested the scale.
04/10 – 126.2 – I guess my scale heard the complaining, but I would have preferred it to go the other way. Could just be my mid-cycle/ovulation bloating too.
04/11
04/12
04/13 – 127.4 – I have been horrible with Easter this weekend, and just generally working from home (in the kitchen close to all of the food). Eating too much in general and not making good choices at all.
04/14 – 127.4
04/15 – 127.0
04/16 – 126.2 – 0.2 lb gain for this round. I have had too many rounds with gains-small and slow, but still gains. I have had mfp set to maintenance, but I am no longer maintaining so I have changed it back. Part of the problem is that I haven't been logging foods at all, so I will need to start working on that again.

bearly63

R110 – Theme: Just Keep It Together and Flatten the Damn Curve!💪🙏🔬📉📉📉📉📉

Goals in 2020: gain lean muscle mass, gain strength, improve running times, focus on macros esp protein goals, hit goal weight.

56 year young, female, 5' 7"ft

OSW 160.0 lbs
RSW 140.0 lbs
RGW 138 lbs (Something with an 8 in the number - focus on mindful eating and less stress snacking)
UGW 137.0 lbs (I want to gain muscle/going by jeans fit/ so this is just a #)


Past Rounds:

R101 1/17/20 EW: 148.2
R102: 1/27/20 EW: 149.0
R103: 2/06/20 EW: 147.0
R104: 2/16/20 EW: 145.8
R105: 2/26/20 EW: 142.6
R106: 3/7/20 EW: 142.2
R107: 3/17/20 EW: 138.8
R108: 3/27/20 EW : 138.6
R109: 4/6/20 EW: 140.8
R110:4/16/20 EW: 140.0

Day/Weight/Comment
4/7: 140.0 (-.8) – Still working off the weekend sodium and fat. Ate well yesterday, until dessert.
4/8: 138.6 (-.4) – meals were pretty healthy, snacking not so much. Had some wine on the deck. Got a good workout in on the Peloton and did a nice stretch and core class.

4/9: 139.2 (+.6) – Good workouts today. OK food. Zoom HH. Ice cream. All in all, a delicious day.

4/10: 139.8 (+.6) - Eating choices lead to this….totally within my control.

4/11: 140 (+.2) Ate well today….made chicken tortilla soup. I will be back on track on Monday.

4/12: 140.2 (+.2) Easter was great – nice weather, made a delicious brunch and typical ham, au gratins and green beans dinner. Salty but delish. Glad its over and I can refocus on protein and veggies. And more water.

4/13: 140.0 (-.2) Time for the Monday restart.

4/14: 140.0 (0) Ok day of eating yesterday. Did a nice bike ride. Need to get back into strength and stretching. Didn’t need the ice cream but is was good.

4/15: 140.2 (+.2) kinda stuck here. But I know why. Just reloaded on fresh veggies and will be adding more to my diet.

4/16: 140.0 (-.2) Talk about a plateau! Did a hard ride yesterday to make up for 3 pieces of sourdough bread that was so good. And bean soup. But I did have a great big veggie salad.

No change for this round but I guess I am lucky. Lockdown is not good for this extrovert’s soul!!

AR10at50

Hi, I’m Karen and I’m in my 50’s
OSW-187 Sept. 2018

Walk +/- 7 miles 4 x week. Goal Weight this Round: Stay in 50’s
Drink plenty of water.
SW-156 RGW-154

4/7-156
4/8-155-Whew! Made a crumb cake and tasted some of it. Cut the recipe in half. Walks & water today.🚶‍♀️💧🌻
4/9-155-Met friends to walk on a paved trail, then to a closed golf course to walk with my friends parents, so peaceful & quiet.
4/10-156-Too windy to walk. Made chicken and green beans with bacon and drank lots of water and made masks. 😊
4/11-154-Lots of walking.
4/12-155-Happy Easter! 🌸😊
4/13-157-Better than I thought it would be. Warm/sunny perfect walking weather!
4/14-157-Lots of walking and I sent the rest of the lemon bars home with my friends parents.
4/15-157-Still eating ham sandwiches left over from Easter. Lots of walking today.
4/16/155 See you next round!!!

bearly63

Happy Birthday @musicsax

Kuhl50

ROUND 110

50yo F, 5’8.5”
2020 Starting Weight: 209.5
Current Goal Weight: 185
Ultimate Goal Weight: 148

Round 101 start weight: 208.4
Round 101: Jan 17 EW: 207.2 (-1.2)
Round 102: Jan 27 EW: 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 103: Feb 06 EW: 202.2 (-3.6)
Round 104: Feb 16 EW: DNW (travel)
Round 105: Feb 26 EW: 197.0 (-5.2, total loss from 2 rounds)
Round 106: Mar 07 EW: 194.8 (-2.2)
Round 107: Mar 17 EW: 193.2 (-1.6)
Round 108: Mar 27 EW:192.0 (-1.2)
Round 109: Apr 06 EW: 191.8 (-0.2)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/07 192.0 well going to maintenance calories has not “shocked” my body into losing, either. I’m going to be as super diligent with my tracking as possible and lower my target again. Someday I’ll get off this plateau.

04/08 191.8 so the plateau continues. 😠 Again green on calories, even at lower amount.

04/09 190.6 Scale movement, finally! After a depressing evening realizing I have a shin stress fracture, and a terrible night with the cathedral ceiling smoke detector doing the “need battery beep” all night (why does it do this each year after midnight? Why do we never remember to schedule the battery change? And there’s no way I’m dealing with this dangerous maneuver—balance on a ladder over a 1story drop—while alone in the house with a problematic leg), it’s really heartening to see some pay off!

04/10 189.8 Whoohoo! Off that 191-192 plateau and I finally got to type “18X”. Patience, it took patience and trust in my habits. Though I’m not counting on keeping this for tomorrow...I measured later in the morning than usual. But I’m ready to keep at this! Did chair weights yesterday, rested, ate well and under my calorie target.

04/11 190.0 Not shocked that I couldn’t keep a “18X” but still very happy to be in 190. Last night was a rare time I ate over target, but I was still well under maintenance calories so I’m hoping it doesn’t set me back much in the next few days.

04/12 189.2 Happy this is continuing to go in the right direction, even when I can’t exercise!

04/13 190.6 totally deserve this after a binge-y Easter. But will be back on track today, looking forward to a great week!

04/14 190.4 Not too surprising. Had stomach issues that made hungry while causing pain. Today seems better and am on track with eating so hopefully a better number tomorrow.

04/15 189.4 Back in the 18X decade. Yay!

04/16 188.4 And a nice loss to finish the round. Yay! 🎉

Round 110 Results: -3.4lbs

MomLarisa

Larisa 44, 5'11"
I need some accountability. These last 10 lbs are brutal.
UGW 150 and a BMI of 20
Round 103- SW 160, EW 157 -3
Round 107- SW 154.8, EW 155.2 +.4
Round 108- SW 154.8 EW 153.6 -1.2
Round 109- SW 154 EW 155.6 +1.6

4/7- 155.8 I don't think the 8 mile bike ride and frisbee golf with the kids was enough to cancel out the Dairy Queen we got afterward, but it was wonderful and we had a great time.
4/8- 154.4 I didn't eat back my exercise calories yesterday. It shows, but I'm also hungry. How do you get comfortable with the constant hunger?
4/9- 153.6 sweet. Hiked with the kids and then ran another 2 miles too. Hoping this is me pushing through this plateau I've been on a while.
4/10- 153.6 Good. So windy yesterday. Didn't work out. Have to try to be good going into this eating weekend.
4/11-154.8
4/12- DNW
4/13- 157.2- I did nothing but bake and gorge most of the weekend. I rode and ran both days, but that's not enough. Back at it today. Why, why is it so easy to gain 4 pounds in two days, but take forever to get down one?! It's just all about calories. Off to track...
4/14- 154.6 That's a huge loss... One of these numbers isn't accurate. Eh. I'll chalk it up to the heavy carbs, salt and sugar that were making me retain water. My hands have been really swollen the last two days. I stayed on track yesterday. I intend to do the same today.
4/14- 154.8 I ate well bellow calories yesterday, but I'm not surprised the weekend is still hanging around.
4/15- 154.8 those 10 days flew by.
down 1 lb, but I gained more than that last round. Need to stay on track.

greywaves

Hello Everyone I would like to join. My weigh - in’s are not quite in sync with the challenge’s dates listed. But just starting out.

04.03.20 166.7 lbs
04.10.20 167.2 lbs
04.11.20 167.0 lbs
04.14.20 166.2 lbs
04.15.20 165.8 lbs
04.16.20 166.2 lbs

quiltingjaine

@musicsax HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

quiltingjaine

Female 5’0” Age 70 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008)
UGW 125 (HS weight 1968)

SW Rnd 7 167 AW 165.8
SW Rnd 8 168* AW 166.1
SW Rnd 9 164.5* AW 165.5
SW Rnd 10 167.5 AW 165.3 Start Keto
SW Rnd 11 163 AW 163.5h
SW Rnd 12 162.5 AW 160.2
SW Rnd 13 159.5 AW 159.1
SW Rnd 14 158.5 AW 158.9
SW Rnd 15 158 AW 157.25
SW Rnd 16 156 AW 155.9
SW Rnd 17 155.5 AW 156.5
SW Rnd 18 157.5 AW 156.15
SW Rnd 19 155.5 AW 1
SW Rnd 20 155.5* AW 155
SW Rnd 21 154.5 AW 152.15
SW Rnd 22 152.5 AW 152.2
SW Rnd 23 151 AW 150.2
SW Rnd 24 150 AW 148.8
SW Rnd 25 147.5 AW 147.3
SW Rnd 26 148.5 AW 145.4
SW Rnd 27 146* AW 144.72
SW Rnd 28 145* AW 145.5
SW Rnd 29 146.5 AW 145.8
SW Rnd 30 146 AW 145.65
SW Rnd 31 146.5 AW 144.45
SW Rnd 32 144.5 AW 143.3
SW Rnd 33 141.5 AW 140.6
SW Rnd 34 140.0 AW 140.75
SW Rnd 35 139.5 AW 139.25
SW Rnd 36 138.5 AW 138.85
SW Rnd 37 139.0 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 38 139.5* AW 136.9
SW Rnd 39 137.0* No end/avg weight
SW Rnd 40 ???.?* 5 day avg 137.6
SW Rnd 41 137.5 AW 138.2
SW Rnd 42 my 36 138.0 AW 136.15
SW Rnd 43 136.5 AW 135.5
SW Rnd 44 133.5 AW 134.55
SW Rnd 45 134.0 AW 134.35
SW Rnd 46* 133.5 AW 133.28 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 47* 133.5 AW 133.0 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 48 133.5 AW 134.05
SW Rnd 49 134.0 AW 133.85
SW Rnd 50* 134.5 AW 134.6 (9 Days)
SW Rnd 51* 133.5 No scale on ship
SW Rnd 52* 134.0 AW 133.42 (6 Days)
SW Rnd 53 131.5 AW 131.9
SW Rnd 54 131.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 55* 131.5 AW 129.66
SW Rnd 56* 128.5 AW 130.7
SW Rnd 57 131.5 AW 130.85
SW Rnd 58 131.0 AW 130.6
SW Rnd 59 132.0 AW 131.3
SW Rnd 60 131.5 AW 131.85
SW Rnd 61 130.0 AW 132.4
SW Rnd 62 132.0 AW 131.6
SW Rnd 63 132.5 AW 131.55
SW Rnd 64 131.5 AW 130.65
SW Rnd 65 129.5 AW 129.2
SW Rnd 66 129.0 AW 128.75
SW Rnd 67 128.0 AW 128.65
SW Rnd 68* 129.0 AW 129.41 (6 days)
SW Rnd 69* 131.0 (only 1 day left) AW 131.25
SW Rnd 70 131.5 AW 129.5
SW Rnd 71 129.0 AW 128.25
SW Rnd 72 128.0. AW 128.8
SW Rnd 73 129.5 AW 129.5
SW Rnd 74 128.5 AW 127.9
SW Rnd 75 126.5 AW 126.0
SW Rnd 76* 126.0 AW 123.36(7 days
SW Rnd 77 SW 125.0 AW 125.7
SW Rnd 78 125.5 AW 125.1
SW Rnd 79 125.0 AW 124.0
SW Rnd 80 SW 124.0 AW 123.3
SW RND 81 124.0 AW 124.65
SW Rnd 82 125.5 AW 124.35
SW Rnd 83 123.0 AW 121.75
SW Rnd 84 121.0 AW 120.95
SW Rnd 85 120.5 AW 120.5
SW Rnd 86 120.5 AW 121.15
SW Rnd 87* 121.0 ended on travel
SW Rnd 88* 122.0 on 9/1 AW 121.75
SW Rnd 89 120.5 AW 121.21
SW Rnd 90 122.0 AW 121.35
SW Rnd 91 121.0 AW 120.2
SW Rnd 92 121.5 AW 120.9
SW Rnd 93 120.5 AW 120.45
SW Rnd 94 119.5 AW 121.45
SW Rnd 95 123.5 AW 122.4
SW Rnd 96 122.0 AW 121.6
SW Rnd 97 121.0 AW 120.22
SW Rnd **98 119.0 Travel NWIs
SW Rnd **99(late) 126.5 😮 AW 123.79
SW Rnd 100 121.0 AW 121.75
SW Rnd 101 121.0 AW 120.95
SW Rnd 102 120.5 AW 121.05
SW Rnd 103 121.5 AW 121.05
SW Rnd 104 120.0 AW 120.9
Rnd 105 SW 122.5 AW 120.8
Rnd 106 SW 121.0 AW 120.5
Rnd 107 SW 122.0. AW 120.6
Rnd 108 SW 122.0 AW 121.0
Rnd 109 SW 120.5 AW 120.4

Rnd 110 SW 121.0


We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

Rnd 110 SW 121.0. AW 120.3
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4/7 121.0
4/8 121.5 Way over on everything yesterday. Our wonderful SIL has To go in to work yesterday so went to Sam’s and Walmart and got EVERYTHING on my list except a supplement I have been taking for well over a decade. Fresh produce will be a challenge in the coming weeks but otherwise we’re good.
**4/9 121.0 Fasted for 20 hours 8PM on 4/8 to 4PM 4/9
4/10 120.0 Yesterday during my fast I found myself going to the kitchen a couple of times and then realizing I wasn’t even hungry. I had intended to fast for 18 hours and went to 20 with no actual hunger. I think I would have been okay longer but had to “feed” DH. I made “dinner” at 4 because we needed to eat the coleslaw that was leftover so hot dogs (no bread) and slaw it was. No snacking in the evening.
4/11 120.0
4/12 119.5. Had a nice visit with our daughter and SIL yesterday sitting on the driveway. He got gas in DH’s car while we chatted then joined us as we maintained about a 20 foot separation.
4/13 120.0
4/14 120.0 Approaching the end of another round! Why do these 10 days fly by and a month of “stay home” drags on?
4/15 119.5 Well, I finally got back. Interrupted by MFP maintenance at 8:23 PT then household stuff. DH cleaning garage, house being power washed before being painted, getting trash and bulk ready to be set out tonight and getting ready to receive grocery order tonight. It’s a good day.
4/16 120.5 Ended the round below my start. A little normal bouncing but all below my goal of 125. My 10 day average is lower.

@GrandmaJackie How are you doing?

quiltingjaine

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10792403/just-give-me-10-days-round-111

JuneFortune

SW 210 lbs =starting over weight 04/04/20
Round GW 205 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
04/07 - 209 lbs - here goes!
04/08 - 208 lbs 🙂
04/09 - 208 lbs
04/10 - 207 lbs - surprised to lose because I wasn't fully on track yesterday.
04/11 - 206 lbs - trying to use up food that I've had stored for a while, some weird combinations happening for meals 🙂
04/12 - 207 lbs
04/13 - 207 lbs - not disastrous, 3 days left to try to reach goal weight for this round, will try to focus on that
04/14 - 207 lbs - inactive days showing on the scales 😳
04/15 - 206 lbs
04/16 - 205 lbs - just made target for this round. Thanks to everyone for likes, it's very much appreciated. 😊

dawnbgethealthy

Female 59, 5'3" - S.E. BC Canada
MFP start October 28.18 - 191
Spoiler


Round 110 - April 07 - April 16 - 154.9

Day/Weight/Comment

04/07 - 156.3 - Fluctuation, hope to see a better number tomorrow.
04/08 - 155.5 - better, but still slightly more than last round EW
04/09 - 155.2
04/10 - 156.3 - Argh, I had more than 1,000 calories left on the tracker because I had so much exercise/activity yesterday. Hoping for a better number tomorrow (sounding like a broken record)
04/11 - 156.7
04/12 - 155.7
04/13 - 156.3 - There is that number again. I am not going to stress about it (well, I will try not to) because I am right on track. I am working out more than usual with the extra time on my hands and eating well within my limit. I expect a drastic drop soon.
04/14 - 157.5 - Still waiting for a "woosh" and still having 1,000 calories per day left over on the tracker. Trying to be patient
04/15 - 155.5 - I am sure that I didn't lose 2 pounds in a day, I think that was just a blip. Possibly 2 days of turkey dinner - low cal but possibly high in sodium. I need to get down .1 of a pound to match my April 06 EW.
04/16 - 154.9

deepwoodslady

@musicsax






Enjoy a wonderful day while you wait to celebrate with others.

deepwoodslady

CharlieS96 wrote: »

It's only been 4 days but -0.2kg so onward and upwards to the next round!

If your goal is to be at a higher/lower number than when you started, don't be put down by the fact that higher/lower number isn't as high/low as you wanted! Over the course of weeks and months these changes add up drastically!

If you ever feel down and head to the snack draw to get something sweet or something you don't need to eat. Think about the real reason you started this journey in the first place, because when I think about mine it instantly gives me that 'it's not worth it feeling' and I grab a piece of fruit or have a coffee!

@CharlieS96

Thanks for sharing such encouraging words! I used to have specific goals per round. After realizing how successful @quiltingjaine had been just by making sure that each round she weighed a little less, I changed my goals to reflect that same idea. Like so many have said, it's not a race.

Tonight, when the munchie monsters set in, I will try to remember why I started this journey. Last night, when the sweet cravings set in, I grabbed a cup of green tea with a little stevia. It did the trick. Sometimes it does not. But certainly it is the thing to try first! I must, I must, I must remember why I started. It has to do with cancer, my son with Autism, type 2 diabetes, bending down to tie my shoes, loving my beautiful grandsons and wearing clothing sizes from a regular store that I can actually try on first, instead of ordering blindly from the online plus size factories. I cannot promise that my cravings, hunger or sugar drops won't get the best of me at times, but I can say that I am working on getting my overall plan to be the Norm again.

I so very much appreciate all that I learn here on this challenge. Thanks to everyone for sharing their tips and secrets. Thanks, always, to @GrandmaJackie for continuing to make this all possible and thank You for sharing your ideas. I love this group!

deepwoodslady

Round 110
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 59 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 68 FOR ME.

“Welcome to the rest of your life. Make it a good one!” – From TerriRichardson112 and being used with her permission and blessing!



MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R109 EW= 202.8
R110 EW= 202.4


Current New Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Walk 3 or more miles per day a minimum of 4 x per week. Do aerobic dancing at home a minimum of 3 x per week.

********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

R43 through R53 (06/07/18 thru 09/24/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 176.0)
R53 through R63 (09/24/18 thru 01/02/19) = …..9.5 GAINED (Ending weight 185.5)
R63 through R73 (01/02/19 thru 04/12/19) = …..6.3 GAINED (Ending weight 191.8)
R73 through R83 (04/12/19 thru 07/21/19) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending weight 195.4)
R83 through R93 (07/21/19 thru 10/29/19) = …..7.4 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R103 (10/29/19 thru 02/06/20) = …4.1 GAINED(Ending weight 192.1)

R104 = …..2.9 GAIN (Ending Weight 195.0)
R105= ……0.5 GAIN (Ending Weight 195.5)
R106 = ……4.6 GAIN (Ending Weight 200.1)
R107 = ……0.3 GAIN (Ending Weight 200.4)
R108 = ……3.4 GAIN (Ending Weight 203.8)
R109 = ……1.0 LOST (Ending Weight 202.8)
R110 = ……0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 202.4)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/06 …..202.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
04/07 …..203.6 ….. [/color=blue
04/08 …..203.5 …..
04/10 …..203.2 …..
04/11 …..203.3 ….. 04/12 …..203.4 ….. 04/13 …..203.6 ….. 04/14 …..203.4 …..

04/15 …..203.4 ….. I had more movement yesterday and more calorie burn. However, I ate back the calories and some extra. I feel like a hamster in a wheel. I am doing something differently today but I don’t want to mention it right now because, if I fail, I just cannot take another failure at this time (especially a public one). I’m just going to have to work hard on it. My goal was to be less than I started. It doesn’t look possible, but I’m not going to give up just yet. Come on Whoosh!

04/16 …..202.4 ….. Yippie-ti-aye-yay.
I don’t know if I spelled that right, but it sure feels good to say it! I drank lots of water and observed very close to a beef and butter fast plan. I was just under 1000 calories (I couldn’t close out MFP for the day). My carbs were under 20g. I had very little exercise or movement, but my sugar did not drop so it was good that I didn’t push it until I am a little more adapted. Walking today in 10-15 spurts which I will just add up at the end of the night and post all at once. That is a different strategy for me, but I am keeping a close eye on the glucose until I am sure it is stable with my diet. Great round everyone! Even on this snowy day, I am staying motivated!

TerriRichardson112

Looking forward:
I'm just too danged cussed to let this thing knock me back, and ruin all the effort I have put in to get here. I am stepping up my routine, and taking control. Sheltering in place means I can fully concentrate on getting in my exercise, and preparing healthy food.

• April: focus on maintaining and increasing my progress
• 2020: Goal is to stabilise weight around 145
• Strengthen strategies to reframe the tendency to use unhealthy snack food as a reward/treat.
• Make sure I have prepared healthy snacks available
• Cut down on eating between meals

Never give up! Never give in!
Back Story:

2018 goal: get back down to 160 ✅
2019 goal: proceed down to 150 ✅ with 2 months to spare
2020 goal: maintain below 150 dropping slowly down to 145 ✅ So far, so good.
That's a WIN in my book!

2020
Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
JGM10D ~|~ Round 110

Posting weight and comments each evening.
Age: 73; Height 5’2”; Female 🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)🔹LW: 147.2 (Mar 2020)
Aim for 2020: stay under 150
Aim for this round ~ Weighnless at the end than I did at the beginning
UGW: 140s
I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
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Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 109 EW: 147.2
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07/04: 147.2: Goals 🌟
08/04: 147.3: Goals: 🌟
09/04: 142.6: Goals 🌟 Logic suggests that losing almost 5 lbs overnight isn’t possible! I bet it’s back up again tomorrow!
10/04: 144: Goals 🌟
11/04: 146.1: Goals 🌟
12/04: 149.1:Goals 🌟My scale went rogue! So I changed the batteries, and now it’s back to normal. Gotta reign in the Easter treats! Lol!
13/04: 148.7: Goals 🌟
14/04: 149.4: Goals 🌟
15/04: 148.8: Goals 🌟
16/04: 148.2: Goals 🌟


Last 7 Rounds

Round 109 SW 148.3: EW 147.2 🌻 - 1.1
Round 108 SW 148.2: EW: 148.3 🌻+ 0.1
Round 107 SW 148.2: EW 148.2🌻- 1.5
Round 106 SW 148.6: EW 148.2😾- 0.4
Round 105 SW 150.1: EW 148.6🌻- 1.5
Round 104 SW 149.2: EW 150.1😾- 0.2
Round 103 SW 149.6. EW 149.2🌻 - 0.4
June 2017: Round 8 SW 162; EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!

Daily Goals

Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹7,500+ 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!

MSWDiet

Public Service Announcement:

Stay vigilant about precautions to slow and stop this pandemic. Don't let revised optimistic projections confuse you.

We are far from returning to normal. Breaching mitigating behaviors too soon after the anticipated "peak" can result in an even worse resurgence of this pandemic.

Please protect yourselves, loved ones, all of humanity.
Stay Safe
Stay Healthy
Stay HOME!

End of PSA
(Info sourced from WHO & NIAID)

I ended Round109 at 173.2lbs vs having reached 166.6lbs before I went offline for a bit. Having made made no serious effort to reach my goals, I achieved the results I worked for.
This is try again time. My goals remain the same.
- get down to165lbs or less and
- complete 1 full hr of exercise each day

04/07. 173.4lbs

04/08. No weigh in today

I'm still bloated with edema because I've been exclusively consuming easy ready eat high carb & high calorie foods.
This is why normally I do not keep these items in the house. Thankfully I am forced to eat better because all I have left is nutritious foods that I must cook.

I'm a total scatter brain right now for all the obvious reasons.
Every few hours I have to talk myself down. Intellectually I know poor decisions in my own life, even if it's just my mini goals, can only hurt me. If ever I've needed to value my health and we'll being it is right now.

This is not the time to slack off. I need to face this new reality with strength. Suck it up. Do what's needed. Be grateful I have the option to pout and snap out of it.

04/09. I have to weigh in later & record it tomorrow.

Today I'm back on time restricted low carb eating; recording my food; & getting things done including exercise. I'm also considering giving in to a water pill to rid myself of this edema.
It's what I get for my dietary sins. Several days of good behavior will fix the problem but I'd prefer a more accurate weight sooner than later.

04/10
04/11

04/12. 172.4
I refuse to enter this weight gain in my "official record". It's been years since I've retained water like this. It's also been years since I've eaten the way I have over the last two weeks. Of course I'm up by six. Foolish eating and too little water will do that to me.

I've decided to avoid diuretics in hope that I'll lose the edema by doing right by myself. Plain water is back as my main beverage. My calories are under control but my carbs are not. Although within my maintenance range, carbs are too high for fat loss.

Time to do some strategic planning. Wing'n it just won't cut it.

04/13. 171.4lbs
04/14
04/15
04/16. 172.2lbs
I've pretty much missed another round. My daily weigh in has been sporadic as has been recording my diet. I'm back in my "normal" jeans but high sugar, low nutrition in place of real food has turned my muffin top into a full bread basket.

High carb makes for high cal making the last few days a low portion binge. I've mastered the low cal full belly and the high cal comfortable portion binge. This is what happens when I stray from this diet for life. I prepped to my plan then neglected to follow it.

The last two days were better. I halted my low cal binge & I'm not going out for easily digestible high cal foods. That would be irresponsible.

I haven't done much reading this round but I'll catch you all in the next. Same goals for me once again! 🙂

MarisaMSimon

I had a bad week due to TOM, so I’m hoping not giving into cravings will help in this round. Good luck everyone!

My Stats
Age: 29
Sex: Female
Height: 5"3
Location: Los Angeles, CA
SW: 219.2
CW: 180.2
Next Mini Goal: 173.0 lbs for my 2nd diet break
GW: 141.0 lbs

Round Results
R104: SW 182.6 EW 181.4 (-1.2 lbs)
R105: SW 181.4 EW 181.8 (+0.4 lbs)
R106: SW 181.8 EW 179.4 (-2.4 lbs)
R107: SW 179.4 EW 179.6 (+0.2 lbs)
R108: SW 179.6 EW 176.2 (-3.4 lbs)
R109: SW 176.2 EW 180.2 (+4.0 lbs)
R110: SW 180.2 EW 176.8 (-3.4 lbs)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/07: 178.2 (A nice 2 lb loss to start the round! I ate to plan and did another workout. My husband took a full body picture of me preworkout and I posted it on Instagram. I got a lot of comments saying how good I look and people asked me how I lost all the weight so far. It feels good to get that recognition!)

04/08: 177.4 (Yes, please go down! I’m happy to see this number. The hope is that by Friday I’ll have a brand new low. I had food to plan and did another hour long workout!)

04/09: 176.2 (I’m so close to my lowest weight! Just 0.2 pounds left I can basically see it. I did another YouTube workout last night and danced to Ariana Grande songs. I made a yummy Passover dinner last night that included a delicious garlic butter ribeye steak. It was a bit of an indulgence but necessary for a holiday!)

04/10: 176.0 (I finally got to the weight I was after being hospitalized at the end of September! It’s taken me 6 months but all that hard work finally paid off! I had a grilled cheese and chicken rice soup for dinner and did my last workout until Sunday!)

04/11: 178.8 (I knew I would gain because of ovulation! I definitely had 2 slices of pizza last night that did not help either. Oh and I didn’t workout so I was not at a deficit, but it’s okay and expected!)

04/12: 180.4 (I’m not surprised by this gain! I’m kind of hoping these 180’s will not show up on my scale ever again. I can only hope. Starting on Monday, I’m going to try to introduce some other workouts into my routine. My gym offers workouts from home so I’m excited to try it out!)

04/13: 178.6 (That’s a nice drop! I stopped the snacking that I had extra calories for and did another dance workout so I had a nice deficit. I’m hoping for a brand new low this week!)

04/14: 177.2

04/15: 177.4 (I am extremely sore from a new workout I did. I think I’ll go back to just dancing 😅 I burn a lot, have tons of fun and don’t cuss out the instructor on TV! Ate to plan as well!)

04/16: 176.8 (I’m glad I have a low this round. I finally let go of a bit of water retention from my soreness. I made an amazing chili for dinner last night and did a workout.)

Total loss this round: -3.4 lbs

kecward78

Keith
Male, 59, 5'10"
Starting Weight: 402.8
Current weight: 354.1
Ultimate Goal: 185 lbs., but realistically 15-18% bodyfat.
10-day Goal: 352.7

R100 SW 388.5 EW 388.2
R101 SW 388.2 EW 387.1
R102 SW 387.1 EW 379.1
R103 SW 377.8 EW 371.6
R104 SW 371.6 EW 368.0
R105 SW 368.0 EW 365.0
R106 SW 365.0 EW 359.6
R107 SW 361.0 EW 359.2
R108 SW 361.8 EW 357.4
R109 SW 356.0 EW 355.0
R110 SW 354.1

Day/Weight/Comment
04/07 - 354.1 - Looks like I might've broken thru that plateau I've been stuck on. Drank lots more water yesterday and it seems to have helped. No matter, onward and downward! Everyone stay safe!
04/08 - 354.5 - minor uptick. My losses have definitely slowed. But sticking to the program WILL get me there. But I now understand why so many get so discouraged when this happens. You put in the work, but don't get the results... temporarily. Everyone stay safe!!
04/09 - 353.4 - And down we go again. I think I'm thru this plateau/sticking point finally. Went for a walk this morning and then motivated myself with DDPYoga a bit later. And I still have a little bit of shopping and another walk tonite.
04/10 - 353.4 - My whole schedule was off today. I'll chalk the day up to being off on everything and call this my *pass* day.
04/11 - 353.6 - Virtually no change. I'm staying w/ the plan, though. Forward and, hopefully, downard. Stay the course.
04/12 - 353.3 - And a little drop again. I'd much prefer a steady, slow drop, but I'll get there.
04/13 - 354.4 - With the rain, we couldn't walk this morning. Hopefully, it'll clear up later. Also found myself doing some absent-minded eating last night. Promptly moved those snacks back to the kitchen. Focus and consistency.
04/14 - 354.8 - Been going up a bit. Might be a residual from before, but I'm sure it's just a blip.
04/15 - 353.2 - I had been doing some accidental cheating, not thinking it would matter much. As soon as I realize it and go back, I drop again. In autophagy, even little things can get you out of it.
04/16 - 351.9 - Somehow, some way, FINALLY made it to the MAGIC 50 lb. loss mark. That's the really good news. The bad... a position/job that I was guaranteed completed their background check and I passed. I just got the call and also that they were suspending all new hiring because of COVID19. So a job that I thought I'd be starting in the next week or two is gone.

👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼