Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140

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, WW goal 1985 was 126)
UGW 125 (HS weight 1968)

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
Rnd 127 SW 117.0 AW 116.2
Rnd 128 SW 115.5 AW 115.65
Rnd 129 SW 115.5 AW 116.85
Rnd 130 SW 116.5 AW 115.9
Rnd 131 SW 116.5 AW 116.4
Rnd 132  SW 118.5  AW 116.95
Rnd 133 SW 117.5 AW 118.7
Rnd 134 SW 118.5 AW 117.6
Rnd 135 SW 117.5 AW 118.45
Rnd 136 SW 118.5. AW 117.94
Rnd 137 SW 117 AW 119.1
Rnd 138 SW 117.5 AW 118.2
Rnd 139 SW 119.5 AW 117.85

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.

**Comments and steps apply to previous day**

Rnd 140 SW 117.5
2/1 118.0 AF
2/2 117.5 I’m going to donate blood today. I hope it goes better than last time! AF
2/3 116.0
2/4 115.5 AF
2/5 116.0 This will go up tomorrow, going to Golden Corral for lun-ner. It’s all good!
2/6 117.5 as expected. Going to visit my BFF and her SO today. They are going to make us a “nice lunch.” They eat tons of carbs.🥴
LOVE YOU, LOVE ME, LOVE LIFE
2/1 LOVE ME - finished one UFO that I really don’t care for, bringing # of UFOs to about 3,999,999! Not even kidding 🤦‍♀️
2/2 LOVE YOU - I’m so thankful for all of you here. LOVE LIFE! My blood donation today could help you or one or more of your loved ones.
2/3 LOVE LIFE - It’s a beautiful day here. The high is supposed to be 71*F - not bad for winter!
2/4 LOVE THIS GUY, TOO! My PITA cat, Oskar.
2/5 LOVE FAMILY - saw DD#2 and most of her fam for the 1st time since January 2 because they’ve had (according to symptoms) COVID. I thank God that all of our family has either avoided COVID or recovered.
2/6 LOVE MY NEIGHBOR-she went to GC with us yesterday for early dinner. She has multiple health issues and her only child lives in Alaska. Her DD worries about her mom getting COVID. We do what we can to get her out now and then.

kmort009

Round 140

Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 128.8
GW: 125

GW for this round: 127.5

Round 135 (10): 136.6 to 133.6 (-3.0 lbs)
Round 136 (11): 133.6 to 133.2 (-0.4 lbs)
Round 137 (12): 133.2 to 131.8 (-1.4 lbs)
Round 138 (13): 131.8 to 130.2 (-1.6 lbs)
Round 139 (14): 130.2 to 128.8 (-1.4 lbs)

Goals for this round:
- Walk at least 1.75 miles with the dog each night
- Export my data from the various programs I’m using and combine into one spreadsheet for analysis
- Decide on my “reward” for hitting my goal weight!

2/1 - 128.6 - Hello to February and a new round! I did a great HIIT workout this morning, but I think it’s making me hungrier than usual. I’ve stuck to my meal prep though. It’s a gorgeous day here (so sorry to those getting buried with snow!) and I’ve already taken the kids out once. I hoping to get outside again this afternoon.

2/2 - 128.4 - My daughter declared yesterday afternoon that it was “Car Day” and we HAD to make a Car Day cake for her little brother (who is obsessed with cars and trucks.) This is exactly what I want my kids to see and experience - that all foods are available as long as we eat them in moderation. I’m not going to ruin her fun by declaring we can’t have cake in the house because Mommy is on a diet! So we made a yellow butter cake with vanilla buttercream, and she went crazy with the sprinkles and asked me to write “Happy Car Day” on it. We tried to get little brother to do some sprinkles but he just tried to grab handfuls of cake. Then the whole family had small pieces after dinner and it went back into the fridge - was I tempted to eat more of it? Absolutely, but I didn’t and I didn’t go over my calorie limit. I’m calling yesterday a win.

2/3 - 128.0 - Huh. I had a hungry day yesterday, so I let myself eat at maintenance - I figured it was better to eat more of my regular food than risk bingeing on cake because I was starving. I fully expected to be up a bit today just due to the extra food. Not complaining though! I’ve made some progress on my round goals: I’ve found a new loop to take on my evening walk with our dog - 2 miles total. I’ve also ordered my reward outfit! It’s a pink rose floral crop top and burgundy leggings from Athleta. I’m super excited about it and really hope they’ll fit. The leggings are back ordered and won’t arrive until March, which is fine because I won’t hit my goal weight for a few more weeks anyway.

2/4 - 129.4 - Hungrier than usual the past few days? Check. Bloating? Check. Cramping? Check. Weight spike? Check. It’s hormonal, expected and no big deal. Going to keep pushing forward and focus on sticking to my meal plan.

2/5 - 129.2 - Still bloated; weight still high. Did a fitness boxing workout and some Ring Fit this morning - helped a little but I’m still feeling blah. I’ll try and drink plenty of water today and remember to be gentle with myself.

2/6 - 128.6 - On the downward slope again! I’ve been eating close to maintenance the past few days - time to tighten up on the snacking and get the deficit back up. Today looks like it’s going to be “fun.” I got my workout in, but then my toddler decided to dump his blueberry smoothie all over himself...and the table.... and the floor... and then hug his sister... 🤪. I’ve got a bunch of store pick-ups to do this morning - I’m honestly looking forward to it since it get me out of the house by MYSELF for awhile - that is so rare for me these days.

2/7 -
2/8 -
2/9 -
2/10 -

chloeguo

Starting Weight(Jan 1): 150.4 lbs
SW(Jan31):141.2
GW(Feb10):139.2

02/01:142.4 Can't go out and run due to the snow. Did some exercise at home.
02/02:142.4
02/03:141.2 Took me 2 days to get back down to Jan 31 weight. Ate too much on Jan 31
02/04:141
02/05:141.4 Thursday is my day off and I eat more often at home. Friday's weigh in reflects that.
02/06:140
02/07
02/08
02/09
02/10

deepwoodslady

Round 140
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 60 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 98 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”


MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R139 EW= 207.6
R140 EW= TBD


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: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

********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)
R103 through 113 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..12.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 through 123 (05/07/20 thru 08/24/20) = [color=blue)…..4.4 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.3)

R124 (08/25/20 thru 09/03/20) = [color-=blue)……1.8 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 211.2)

R125 (09/04/20 thru 09/13/20) = ……1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 212.6)

R126 (09/14/20 thru 09/23/20) = ……0.6 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 212.0)

R127 (09/24/20 thru 10/03/20) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 210.4)

R128 (10/04/20 thru 10/13/20) = ……1.8 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 208.6)

R129 (10/14/20 thru 10/23/20) = ……1.8 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)

R130 (10/24/20 thru 11/02/20) = ……1.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.6)

R131 (11/03/20 thru 11/12/20) = ……1.2 LOST [/color-fuchsia] (Ending Weight 207.4)

R132 (11/13/20 thru 11/22/20) = ……0.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 208.1)

R 123 thru R133 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 206.8)

R134 (12/03/20 thru 12/12/20) = ……2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 204.2)

R135 (12/13/20 thru 12/22/20) = ……0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.8)

R136 (12/23/20 thru 01/01/21) = ……3.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.8)

R137 (01/02/21 thru 01/11/21) = ……0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 207.0)

R138 (01/12/21 thru 01/21/21) = ……1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 205.4)

R139 (01/22/21 thru 01/31/21) = [color-blue]……2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 207.6)

R140 (02/01/21 thru 02/10/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
01/31 …..207.6 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/01 …..207.6 ….. No change.

02/02 …..207.6 ….. I don’t usually stay the same weight 3 days in a row. It must have been the banana bread snack because I burned many calories yesterday with more scrubbing.

02/03 …..208.8 ….. Epic fail. Bathroom #1 expansion and remodel begins today. It will be a long process as I am being squeezed in-between jobs taking their free time. In doing so, I am getting a discount which is important since I have 3 bathroom that need to be redone (not counting the rest of the house!) Eating will be grab and go and I already feel a loss of control. I will be working on figuring it all out.

02/04 …..xxxxx ….. Hit the floor running this morning as construction began on bathroom #1. I forgot to weigh. I do not suspect progress however.

02/05 …..208.6 ….. Whew! I was worried there for a minute!

02/06 …..207.2 ….. Much better. I had no time to cook as the crew was here today so I was stuck with some late-night frozen food. However, the quantities were small and the snacks were minimal. With no credit to myself or planning, it somehow worked out.

02/07 …..xxxxx …..

02/08 …..xxxxx …..

02/09 …..xxxxx …..

02/10 …..xxxxx …..

02/01 I am grateful for my ability to retire early at age 60. I am beginning to finally feel better rested and more in control of my life. Owning 2 motels and cabins left me working 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, with never a day off. The businesses were located on my home property so there was never any rest, peace or privacy. The number of employees – 1. Just me and the occasional handyman I would hire if the job was above my skill set. What will I do for the rest of my life? As a widow, travel is a bit scary. I am not sure yet. But hopefully I will have lots of time to figure it out.

02/02 I love my new house. It is old and smoky and needs lots of updating and work but I love the possibilities. Mostly I love that it allows me to have a separate apartment in the basement for my adult disabled son. I love we can work harder on independence for him.

02/03 I love the frontline workers who allow me to shelter safely in my home while they are out on the frontlines battling this virus. Thank you to each and everyone of them. I hope you feel the love and respect.

02/04 I love my children and grandchildren. Without them, life would be meaningless. Thank you to God for placing them in my life.

02/05 I love my 3 new squirrel friends. All black squirrels, so shiny and beautiful. One is a little piggy and doesn’t want the other 2 to eat so I will have to work on that. I call him Ziffel (after Arnold the pig from Green Acres). Squirrel #2 is really skinny because Ziffel doesn’t share very often. I call him Green Bean (after the skinny Hee Haw character). # 3 only comes around about 2 times a week. He is always frustrated by Ziffel and always gets the shortest end of the stick. I call him Darren Stevens (after the hubby in Bewitched). I guess the names I have chosen is showing my age! In any case, I love all 3 of them.

02/06 I love chocolate. There is no getting around that. I am constantly trying to find ways to satisfy that craving without tipping the boat over during my journey. There it is. I honestly LOVE chocolate.

deepwoodslady

@jaccimc63 I am so happy to hear the good news. I will keep my eyes to the sky and my thoughts on your family.

MsDillieBar

SW: 221.4, GW: 165

Round 140 (this is my 1st round): 221.4 to ? (not sure what to aim for here - 218 maybe?)

Goals for this round:
-90+oz of water daily
-log all food
-be kind to myself (I can be pretty brutal)
-low carb eating (50% fat, 30% carb, 20% protein)

Day/Weight/Comment

02/01 - 221.4 I have chronic digestive issues (why I'm doing low carb). Today was a bad day for that. Didn't feel great.

02/02 - 219.0 Weight loss mostly due to not feeling well/ not eating much yesterday. Doing better today.

02/03 - 219.4 Happy to not have bounced back up to over 220! Successful in hitting my goals!

02/04 - 219.0 So far so good! Actually feeling pretty darn good overall!

02/05 - 218.2 So happy to see the number moving down! I went from drinking ZERO water last year to averaging over 90 oz! Didn't think I could keep that up but here I am! I feel so much better when I'm hydrated!

02/06 - 217.6 The last time I weighed under 220 was last year April. Yay! Still doing well on my goals.

02/07
02/08
02/09
02/10

Beautyofdreams

Goals
- Move 30 minutes each day.
- Participate
- Stay under calorie budget.

MFPSW: 223.4 lbs. (March 8, 2020)
SW: 154.2 lbs Jan. 31, 2021
GW: 135.0
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 154.3 Had minor foot surgery. Will be off my feet until the 9th.
02/02 153.7
02/03 153.7
02/04 154.5 Think its water weight. Able to take medical boot off but no exercise until the 9th.
02/05 154.1
02/06 153.8
02/07
02/08
02/09
02/10

_JeffreyD_

Male: 63
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Since my previous 10-day average was about four pounds higher than my last full challenge about 6 weeks ago, I just need to keep shaving off the holiday pounds till I get closer to 211. Then pick up where I left off.

I have a trip planned for May that will be a good inspirational milestone.

Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7


I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

Round 140
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

02/01: 214.8
Three pounds lower than one week ago. More work to do.

02/02: 214.4

02/03: 214.2
I am fine with inching down bit by bit. I just have to be fine with the “ups” that go along with it.

02/04: 213.4
I did overcome some “de-railing thoughts” yesterday. Of course de-railing thoughts are what lead to de-railing actions. I have been reading about that in our group lately, and I totally relate! One of my favorite thoughts is “You have been good all day; you deserve a little reward snack.”

02/05: 214.4
Chamber of Commerce event last night may have enhanced my salt and calorie intake yesterday. It was a “virtual” event preceded by a delivery of goodies to the participants at their office. Usually, this annual in-person event is an all you can eat buffet / open bar. Like so many things in the past year, this was something less. Good for me. Ha!

02/06: 215.0
This is my highest weight this round and it may go up more in the next couple days, but overall I am maintaining a daily attitude of thoughtfulness about my choices. (unlike the holidays) I am going to be fine. I am not derailed.

I am taking my lunch to work more now. I bought some little bento-box thing-a-ma-jobs and they already have chicken in them for next week. I will add some salad and fruit each day.

02/07:
02/08:
02/09:
02/10:

TerriRichardson112

🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱
🌱🌷💝FEBRUARY💝🌷🌱
🌱🌷💝💘☯️💘💝🌷🌱

Love for myself: Eat well under Goal, and get my exercise in.
Love for others: Following Covid guidelines to drive down transmission rates

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Looking forward: You are not stuck at home. You are SAFE at home. One word can change your attitude
☠️One cough can change your life☠️
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷

February focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale

Aims:

2021 Focus:

• Maintain weight < 150
• 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 by keeping busy

Never give up! Never give in!
Recent 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 ✅ Strength training has slowed progress, but that’s okay.
• That's a WIN in my book!
  

[*] 2021
[*] Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
[*] (One good thing about Covid is that I don't have to traverse the minefield of family celebration meals.)

JGM10D ~|~ Round 140

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.

🔹Age 74;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅

🔹GW: 2020: <150✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔷24 Jan: 143.8
🔹LW: 143.8 (Jan 2021)
🔹Focus: maintain<150
I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices
to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
==============================
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 139 EW: 144.7
Round 140 Goal: Maintain < 150
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• 01/02: 144.6: Goals 🌟
  
• 02/02: 144.6: Goals 🌟
  
• 03/02: 144.2: Goals 🌟
  
• 04/02: 144.7: Goals 🌟 Quite happy to plateau here for a while. 😝
  
• 05/02: 144.5: Goals 🌟
  
• 06/02: 146.1: Goals 🌟 😮 too much sodium.
  
• 07/02: xxx: Goals
  
• 08/02: xxx: Goals
  
• 09/02: xxx: Goals
  
• 10/02: xxx: Goals
  

• Round 135 EW 146.8🌻
  
• Round 120 EW 150.1🌻
  
• Round 110 EW 148.2🌻
  
• Round 109 EW 147.2🌻
  
• 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!

carol7878

Round 140
Age 67 Female
SW 160
GW 150
Goals: Low Carb, Track Carbs, Track Calories, Track weight daily, start to walking again

I’m return to this group after a 4 month leave! I did 30 rounds with success of losing 42 lbs. But the last 4 months I have gained weight back. I’m starting back!

2/01/21 160 lbs Calories 1,164, Carbs 35, Net Carbs 27. No walking bad day for my knees.
2/02/21 158.8 lbs Calories 1,060, Carbs 26, Net Carbs 17
2/03/21 158.6 lbs, Calories 1,152, Carbs 23, Net Carbs 14. Trying to walk daily today was around 4,000 steps.
2/04/21 157.4 lbs, 1,185 Calories, 38 Carbs, Net Carbs 16, walked 3,854 steps 30 minutes.
2/05/21 1,413 Calories, 55 Carbs, 25 Net Carbs and 3,328 steps 39 , minutes workout
2/06/21 156.8 lbs 1,498 Calories, 36 Carbs, 16 Net Carbs and 5,923 steps
2/07/21
2/08/21
2/09/21
2/10/21

acrylicfox

SW: 187.3/85
CW: 187.1/84.9
Next goal: Lose 10lb by Valentine's Day Challenge
Aims: Focus on sleep

• Go to bed by 1 am
• Do an evening stationary bike ride to use up energy
• Breakfast before 9

Day/Weight/Comment

01/ 31 = 85
02/01 = 85
Okay team, let's do our best out there!
02/02 = 85
Guess I'll be 85 forever and ever, and ever andeverandeverandever.
02/03 = 85
How... Predictable!
02/04 = 85.2
Somethin's gotta give.
Taking a break of staying at the low end of my KJ budget, yesterday and today I'm going to eat up to my KJ limit (maintenance), will see if that kicks the scale into motion (note to self: this is not permission for a sugar overdose!)
02/05 = 85.8
LOL! well that is a change, not the one I was looking for but then again I ate all the way to 2000 Calories *eye pop* yesterday and I know that is waaaaheeey too much for me - I just didn't want to stop eating carbs and am paying the price.
Back to a "normal" range today, I've had my fun.

02/06 =85.1Halfway
How happy I am to be back to the number I was complaining about day before yesterday
Sometimes I think my journey is only 30% change and 70% becoming grateful for the blessings I have in my life, like finding I have time to dedicate to myself, accessing good food, rediscovering the soundness of my physical self, and growing to accept the encouragement of friends.

02/07 =84.9

02/08
02/09
02/10
Previously...

2020 Goal <200lbs
133 = 205/93 to 200.6/91
134 = to 197/89.5
135 = to 196.2/89 Solstice
136 = to 198.8/90.2 Christmas and NYE

2021 Goal: <176.3/80kg
137 = 198.8/90.2 to 195.1/88.5
138 = to 191.1/86.7
139 = to 187.3/85
140 = to ?

dfwgal1

Goals
- check in everyday
- Some form of exercise at least every other day
- Eat within calorie goal
- Intermittent Fasting

STATS: 5’6", F
UGW: 112 lbs

R139(1): SW: 134.6; EW: 131 (-3.6 lbs)
R140(2): SW: 131; GEW: 128

Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 - 131
02/02 - 131.2. Weighed myself couple of hours earlier than usual but ugh! Will be working out today.
02/03 - 131.2. Was a busy day and spent 3 hours in the garden pruning the roses, Spring is almost here!! It was sunny and not too cold.
02/04 - 131. Finally the scale moved a bit today. slow and steady I hope.
02/05 - 130.6
02/06 - 130.2
02/07
02/08
02/09
02/10

cpanus

I'm in! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie!

70 year 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.

The Shelter in Place has everyone freaked. We need to remain calm and respectful of each other.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 143.4
UGW: 132.2

01/30 - 143.6 at 7:15 a.m.
01/31 - 143.0 at 7:30 a.m.

Day/Weight/Comment

02/01 - 143.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 min workout with my trainer
02/02 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.82 miles in 76 mins. Really nice day.
02/03 - 143.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...4.14 miles in 83 mins and 60 min workout with my trainer
02/04 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...total rest day!!
02/05 - 147.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...I need a new scale...4.64 miles in 76 mins
02/06 - 144.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.35 miles in 108 mins and 60 min workout with my trainer
02/07 -
02/08 -
02/09 -
02/10 -

Chris

jamessurloire

About me

54-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lb)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lb) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lb) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lb).
Goal weight: 78 kg (172 lb)

Round 140 (round 3 for me)
Round 140 starting weight: 97.2 kg (214.3 lb)
Round 140 goal weight: too early on my journey to be making predictions
Round goals: Continue to go in the right direction, continue good habits for logging meals and keeping under the calorie target, start a good habit for daily exercise (regardless of weather, work, and other excuses)

21/02/01 06:27 - 97.6 kg (215.2 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/02 07:50 - 96.9 kg (213.6 lb)
21/02/03 08:02 - 96.2 kg (212.1 lb)
- - - - - - - 12:45 - 38 min 8.7 km (5.4 mi) bike ride - cloudy but dry, with crazy winds - the return home was tough, but I made it there before then rain came!
21/02/04 05:24 - 96.0 kg (211.6 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/05 06:57 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
21/02/06 09:16 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
- - - - - - - 15:00 - 2 hours working in the garden
21/02/07 06:41 - 95.3 kg (210.1 lb)
21/02/08
21/02/09
21/02/10

musicsax

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 140 (round 72 for me ) I'm in for another round as I need this to help me keep on track! Thank you GrandmaJackie a brilliant champion in these unprecedented & unsettled times, for continuing to set up these challenges.

Female age 62 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 closer to my goal weight – I'm working at it – it's a permanent way of life ! Long term goal is to get and then stay under 130; then full maintanace starts and dare I say it is in my sights?

Challenge for this round – get into and stay in 120's? I've not been that low since before 2018! Stick with good habits; be mindful of what I eat & drink, try to keep it in moderation, keep walking, no binges; remember keeping the 10 days binge free makes such a difference! Run 4 x during the 10 days.


Keep calm – we're all in this together! Wash hands, be kind, continue to follow all latest Government guidelines for C-19 virus. Be positive for the vaccine – its here and inoculation has started! Take it when offered.

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
End 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)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up from last round)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 – 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 – 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 128 –133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 – 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 – 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 – 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not bingeing can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy at this for the Christmas period & lower than I've been at this time for many a year!!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up uhh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)

End of round 139 - 130.2 ( 1 pound down)

SW: 130.2
GW: <130
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 129.6 – well pleased with this; now to maintain <130! 11.62 miles walked yesterday & it was very chilly! Lovely Sunday roast dinner, all within daily calorie limits.
02/02 130.2 – 11.07 miles yesterday including 20 mins. running.
02/03 130 – 10.14 miles walked yesterday, seemed to be eating all day, but stayed within calorie limits!
02/04 132 – I'm ashamed to post this and admit a major chocolate binge yesterday, today is a new day and a new start; 6 days to get rid! 11.4 miles walked yesterday.
02/05 132 – always takes longer to come down than go up! 10.56 miles including 23 mins running. Much better eating day and all within calories Woke up in the early hours and could not get back to sleep finally got up and made acup of camomile tea! Got back to sleep 2 hours later.
02/06 131 – 10.32 miles walked yesterday, food all within macros & calories. Really good night's sleep to catch up!
02/07 131 – 10.73 miles walked yesterday. Pleased the numbers have stayed the same despite pizza last night.
02/08
02/09
02/10


Love for myself – be more positive; half glass full not half glass empty & 4 x runs of 20 mins + per round; I love the feeling of exhilaration afterwards!!
02/02 20 min. run completed yesterday.
02/04 – not quite the right spirit, yesterday it was chocolate I loved and not myself:(
02/05 – got my head in the right place during 23 min run, respected my body and showed it some love by not eating to excess!!
Love for the community – I've started the process of volunteering to help in the Covid vaccination process.
02/03 – had a couple of video calls yesterday; with sisters & a former colleague
02/06 - had a lovely 'phone call with DD (lives 58 miles away), missing her & rest of the family especially little grandchildren who are growing so quickly so much, love them all.
02/07 - sending lots of support to my fellow 10 day challenge posters; love you all for the support you give me which in turn helps me to have the determination to keep going.

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – we're all in this together!

?�ﾟﾏﾼ?ﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ This is NOT A DIET - It’s a PERMANENT LIFESTYLE. ?�ﾟﾏﾼ?�ﾟﾏﾼ

prehistoricmoongoddess

Starting weight 179lbs
Goal weight 126 lbs

Round 123 174.0lbs
Round 124 172.8lbs
Round 125 170.0lbs
Round 126 168.2lbs
Round 127 165.2lbs
Round 128 163.2lbs
Round 129 161.0lbs
Round 130 158.0lbs
Round 131 156.2lbs
Round 132 155.8lbs
Round 133 154.0lbs
Round 134 152.2lbs
Round 135 153.0lbs
Round 136 153.8lbs
Round 137 150.4lbs
Round 138 150.4lbs
Round 139 148.4lbs

Day, Weight, Comment

02/01 148.4lbs
02/02 148.2lbs
02/03 148.0lbs
02/04 148.4lbs
02/05 148.0lbs
02/06 147.8lbs
02/07 147.8lbs
02/08
02/09
02/10

staceymcmd

Round 140
Female, 5' 2"
Age 54

Round 138: 151.8 (-1.4 lb)
Round 139: 147.8 (-4.0 lb)

Starting Weight: 147.8
Round Goal Weight: 146.0

02/01 148.0 Not the best start, had pizza last night.
02/02 147.6 I have the grandkids for two days, so keeping busy.
02/03 147.6
02/04 147.4
02/05 147.4
02/06 147.8 Bad food choices yesterday. Having the grandkids this week really threw my game off. I haven't been logging my food. Time to get serious again:)
02/07 147.6
02/08
02/09
02/10

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.

Female, 5’3”, 60
2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021)
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese

My goal for 2021 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:
🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
🔹Drink more water (target min 64-80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
🔹Journal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018; basically skipped June-Dec 2019; recommit 1/1/2020; skipped out April-July 2020; recommit 8/6/2020)
🔹Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
🔹Drink less alcohol (3 AF days per week; ~12 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)

R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100: 235.5 (-.9)
R101: 235 (-.5)
R102: 235 (+/-0)
R103: 238 (+3)
R104-105: skipped
R106: 236 (-2)
R107-111: skipped
R112: 239 (+3)
R113-R121: skipped
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123 20200824: 231.4 (-3.4)
R124 20200903: 229.3 (-2.1)
R125 20200913: 227.7 (-1.6) Daily check-in but DNW 10 days @ fishing camp 🎣
R126 20200923: 224.8 (-2.9)
R127 20201003: 221.1 (-3.7)
R128 20201013: 220.3 (-.8)
R129 20201023: 219.6 (-.7)
R130 20201102: 219.0 (-.6)
R131 20201112: 216.8 (-2.2)
R132 20201122: 214.6 (-2.2)
R133 20201202: 214.4 (-.2)
R134 20201212: 213.3 (-1.1)
R135 20201222: 212.9 (-.4)
R136 20200101: 211.4 (-1.5)
R137 20200111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20200121: 207.7 (-2.3)

R139 20200131: 208.6 (+.9)

R140: Still working on getting my water and carbs under control this year
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 2x, Walk 8x, Plank 8x
🎯Mini Goal: S-T-R-E-T-C-H for 205

Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/1 207.2 Walked 3 miles, plank, 2054 cal, 54 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
2/2 207.4 Walked 2.4 + .6 miles, plank, 1324 cal, 33 net carbs, AF. New challenge … no more sugar free chocolate as a snack in February! I’ve gotten addicted and I really never cared much for chocolate LOL
2/3 207.0 Walked 3.3 + .6 miles, plank, 1554 cal, 24 net carbs, AF.
2/4 205.9 Walked 3.6 + .6 miles, plank, 1343 cal, 34 net carbs, AF. Swoosh!
2/5 206.7 Walk 2.8 + 1.7 miles, plank, 1448 cal, 45 net carbs, AF. Bye bye leftover pasta from last weekend’s indulgence - chicken tetrazzini will no longer derail me!
2/6 205.7 No exercise, shopping instead, 1345 cal, 57 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at Local Foods ate my favorite yummy Crunchy Chicken sandwich (oven roasted chicken breast, nut-seed crumble, crushed chips, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pretzel bun) with homemade chips and grapefruit as sides. But I ate only half which helped! That took willpower!
2/7 206.9 No exercise, shopping with DH @ C&W Meat for alligator sausage, Houston Dairymaids for cheese, SPECS for wine, Penzeys for spices, 1723 cal, 132 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at La Lucha's outside patio pharmacy burger & fries and then simple dinner.
2/8
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SModa61

So, it is Feb 1 and also the first day of Round 140. I got under my stated goal just over one round ago, so now the process begins. My “weight” goal will be to maintain and, given staying the same is not very exciting, this will be all challenging for me. I have learned how to lose well, now to learn to maintain and more importantly to maintain while adding to my healthy habits.

Goal for 140 - to practice none weight loss goals. For this round, to close all three Apple Watch rings for 7 day in a row. I have yet to meet this challenge.

Past Goals

- Get under 150
- Get under 145 by my birthday (10/26)
- Get to pre-COVID weight from Feb 2020, 142.4
- Get under 140 before Thanksgiving 2020,
- Not gain over Thanksgiving,
- Get below 135
- Lose min 2 lb during December
- Walk/run to Sombrero B for sunrise photo
- Maintain losses of time in Florida
- Maintain weight for round 136 which included Xmas as well as New Years
- lost the 1 token pound in round 137, but is was what I hoped for, so all good, right?
- passed the -1 lb goal for round 138, and actually passed UGW of 129

Female
Height 5’ 4.5”
Age 59

UHW - 9/13/01 168.8
Recent low weight - 5/24/17 - 126
CSW - 9/14/20 153.0
UGW 129.0 (being revisited - have passed that number)

Round 126 equivalent: -3.8 9/14-9/23
Round 127: -2.0 9/24-10/3
Round 128: -1.4 10/4-10/13
Round 129: -1.4 10/14-10/23
Round 130: -2.2 10/24-11/2
Round 131: -2.8 11/3-11/12
Round 132: -2.2 11/13-11/22
Round 133: -.8 11/12-12/2
Round 134: -3.8 12/3-12/12
Round 135: -.6 12/13-12/22
Round 136: 0.0 12/23-1/1
Round 137: -1.0 1/2-1/11
Round 138: - 2.8 1/12-1/21
Round 139: -1.0 1/22-1/31

Running total, since Sept 14, 2020: -25.8

Round 140 – starting weight 127.2

2/1 – 126.2 Oops, not the way I was supposed to start maintenance. Yesterday was highly distracting which helps. Trying to continue to pre-track my days. Last night though, I had a “first”. I was updating info for the 24 hour challenge I have been doing and I noticed I was 32 minutes shy of hitting 30 hours for the month. It was late and cold, but I got dressed and went out for a “walk”. Well I ended up jogging, and I jogged the entire time without stopping, 3.44 miles AND I am still alive. Maybe seeing that I could do that will encourage me to start making a greater effort towards switching to jogging/running from my fast walking. (For my future comparative records, as I print these out for my notebook, Tanita BF scale 126.5 and 26% BF at 6AM – curious what I will see at next check in May)

2/2 – 127.0 Makes more sense than yesterday’s low and I know it has nothing to do with 200 more calories yesterday. (decided to step on the Tanita scale, 6:30 AM, 127.0, 25% bodyfat. Interesting, up .8 yes down 25% - almost seems like this BF scale needs to be stepped on regularly to monitor trends)

2/3 – 127.8 Not cool. Two days in a row now. Calorie increase was only 200 calories per day and exercise I in similar range. I am assuming the increases are from glycogen replenishment and its associated fluids. But not cool! This is certainly making the mental aspect of maintenance challenging. Trying to focus on trusting the numbers. If tomorrow shows another gain, I’m going to switch to only 100 additional calories per day for the rest of the round.

2/4 – 127.0 I’m good with this. It is a number that makes the most sense to me. Another distracting day today dealing with my MIL’s condo, BUT it should be the last non-negotiable (last furniture delivery) though I will certainly be back to continue to square things away for her (Note: she is in Florida for the season). (science experiment this morning – Tanita scale, 6:33 AM, 127.0, 24% body fat – so two days later, same time, same weight, but another 1% less ……hmmmmm)

2/5 – 126.6 So last night was second attempt at running. I think I now need to get educated about stretching before and/or after. Hurting a bit today, unlike the first.

2/6 – 126.4 So the extra 200 cal/day are stabilizing out pretty well. Each day right now is crazy busy, but I am fortunate that I should just have one more week on insanity and then should have a much more relaxed life for a couple of months. Emphasis on the “should” (experiment continues – Tanita scale 6 AM, 126.4, 25% body fat – so went down in weight but up in BF% over two days)

2/7 – 125.8 Now more down. Very unexpected as I ate a bunch of candy (all tracked and accounted for) while riding in the car for hours yesterday (Tanita 6 AM 126.0, 25%)

2/8
2/9
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1/31 - PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 7 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), knee pushups (20); 0:39:10 Jogging at 11’23” pace for 3.44 miles, avg HR 165 BPM. When I heading outside, I told myself I was giving myself a gift of fresh air exercise that has been missing.
2/1 - PM: Indoor cycle 45:58 for 11:07 miles; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), push ups (23)
2/2 - AM: 30 min snow shoveling; PM: 0:59:54 snow boot walk at 15’54” pace for 3.76 miles, avg HR 118 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (36), 1 min knee push ups (20)
2/3 - PM: 40 min snow shoveling; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), 1 min knee push ups (26), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (36); Indoor cycle 21:06 for 5.03 miles
2/4 - AM: 4:26 min single forearm plank; PM: 0:32:26 run at 11’16” pace for 2.88 miles; 1.5 min sit ups (29), 1.5 min pushups (5 real, 18 knee)
2/5 - PM: Indoor cycle 30:10 min, 7.12 miles – Notice that I am failing at adding posts on the love challenge, but the actions of this week are continual actions of love. MIL was widowed Oct 2019 and immediately signed purchase and sale on a smaller home, a town house. Well it was new construction and just completed 10 days ago. She is in Florida, so DH and I have driven over almost every day dealing will all aspects of getting her place set up so that when she comes home, she “comes home”. SIL and BIL spent the day with us working as well. It’s a family’s effort of love.
2/6 - AM: Indoor stairs 20 min; 0:34:35 outdoor walk at 13’44” pace for 2.51 miles
2/7
2/8
2/9

February milage total – 29.86 miles
Indoor cycle: 23:22
Walking: 3.76
Running 2.88

ROUND 140 TOTAL: TBD
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -25.8 (-41.8 from 9/2001)

UTMom81

61 year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 188.4
GW: (for now: 165--will set it lower later)

Round History

Rd 129 SW: approx.186; EW: 181.6
Rd 130 SW: 181.6, EW: 182.6
Rd 131 SW: 181.6, EW:181.6
Rd 132 SW: 181.6, EW 178.8
Rd 133 SW: 179.8, EW 179.6 (Thanksgiving)
Rd 134 SW: 179.6, EW 176.2
Rd 135 SW: 176.2, EW 176.8
Rd 136 SW: 177.4, EW 177.8 (Christmas)
Rd 137 SW: 177.8, EW 176.4
Rd 138 SW: 176.4, EW 174.2
Rd 139 SW: 174.2, EW 175.8

Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 175.6 Good day with food yesterday but still enjoyed a special dinner with hubby after his trip. My walk was cut short by cold rain, but came home and got in miles on the bike instead.
02/02 175.4 Snowed in, but managed to eat well all day. Did 19:5 IF and 2.5 miles of exercise.
02/03 175.2 Easing down again, yay! No formal exercise yesterday, but had a super productive day at work, so I do feel good about that.
02/04 175.2 Was a beautiful afternoon, although cold, so I was able to walk outside (2.39 miles) between work and picking up the grand baby at daycare. I really needed that, and can’t wait till weather is warm enough to take her with me again to the park to walk. Headed to Florida for a long weekend, so scales won’t be the same. I will enjoy the seafood but try to manage everything else. Hoping it will be nice enough to get in some long walks or real bike rides.
02/05 176.2 on different scales today, and yesterday was air travel day. Did well on food intake, but my grilled grouper was salty last night then I was SO thirsty all evening I drank a ton of water, so the number could be accurate, but hopefully a lot of water. Hoping to get in a real bike ride today and a walk while the weather is warm.
02/06 176.6 Not a good food day yesterday, but finally got in a good bike ride and also walked two miles to dinner on the beach.
02/07 DNW Had a bit of a scare yesterday with over 20 minutes of a very high heart rate (according to my Apple Watch it was 155 for most of that time) while I was just riding in a boat looking at all the Super Bowl hype in downtown Tampa certainly not stressed. I have decided to cut way back on my caffeine intake as well as making some other changes. I’ve not been taking my blood pressure medicine regularly and having gained all that weight over the year before I started working on getting it back off in November, has not been good for my body. I have to take better care of myself, so I can be here to watch my sweet granddaughter grow up. There are so many things I want to do with her in the years to come. I did get in a great bike ride early yesterday morning and hope to do another one sometime today if the storms move out. Then I fly home tonight and will get on a better eating plan. It’s time to get serious.
02/08
02/09
02/10



Love for myself—100-Mile Challenge—Total So Far = 30.81

Love for others—Random Acts of Kindness and other things I love:
2/2 Bailed a co-worker out of a mess she had made in a program before she asked me to.
2/3 Purchased one of @SheilaBoneham’s books on Audible to listen to as soon as I’m finished with the one I have going. Already put several others in my “Want to Read” shelf on GoodReads. Love that I’ll be reading a book written by a friend. :-)
2/4 This trip is for me! Wasn’t able to get down there during December because of Mom’s illness and death, so I need this little getaway right now.
2/5 I love watching the sun rise and set reflected on the intercostal waterway. We watched it go down at the restaurant last night. RAoK: helped a stranger get a great spot to take a pic from and helped him frame a photo with the little decorative lights from the restaurant railing in the foreground and the sunset in the background. Made him happy and did me too.
2/6 Left a big tip for our waitress at breakfast yesterday at one of our favorite places down here because their business is so low from Covid. We figured she could use a little extra. Also looked for opportunities yesterday to just say something nice to a stranger. Feels good to hand out random compliments and watch people’s faces light up!
2/7 I love my granddaughter more than I ever imagined that I could. She is the light of my life! Can’t wait to see her again tomorrow.