Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 163

quiltingjaine

@matratazola and @Elbee1 Prayers for you and your dads.

starrjulia8

Starr
Age 40 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
October 31 2021 10 lb loss goal

September goals:
Drink 64 oz of water
Strength training twice a week
Eliminate junk food.
Limit alcohol.

Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3
Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6 EW: 193.6 -5.0
Round 133 SW: 193.6 EW: 196.2 +2.9
Round 134 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -1.5
Round 135 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.4 -0.3
Round 136 SW: 195.4 EW: 195.5 +0.1
Round 137 SW: 195.5 EW: 194.7 -0.8
Round 138 SW: 194.7 EW: 193.0 -1.7
Round 139 SW: 193.0 EW: 192.1 -0.9
Round 140 SW: 192.1 EW: 190.5 -1.6
Round 141 SW: 190.5 EW: 192.5 +2
Round 142 SW: 192.5 EW: 192.6 +0.1
Round 143 SW: 192.6 EW: 195.7 +3.1
Round 144 SW: 195.7 EW: 196.8 +1.1
Round 145 SW: 196.8 EW: 194.2 -2.6
Round 146 SW: 194.2 EW: 195.8 +1.6
Round 147 SW: 195.8 EW: 195.3 -0.5
Round 148 SW: 195.3 EW: 197 +1.7
Round 149 Skipped
Round 150 SW: 198.6 EW: 196.2 -2.4
Round 151 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -0.5
Round 152 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.9 +0.2
Round 153 SW: 195.9 EW: 200.0 +4.1
Round 154 SW: 200.0 EW: 197.5 -2.5
Round 155 SW: 197.5 EW: 197.1 -0.4
Round 156 SW: 197.1 EW: 197.4 +0.3
Round 157 SW: 197.4 EW: 196.8 -0.6
Round 158 SW: 196.8 EW: 196.7 -0.1
Round 159 SW: 196.7 EW: 198.6 +1.9
Round 160 SW: 198.6 EW: 200.3 +1.7
Round 161 SW: 200.3 EW: 200.7 +0.4
Round 162 SW: 200.7 EW: 200.3 -0.4

Round 163 SW: 200.3

9/19 202.3
9/20 202.3 I feel like I am fighting off stress with a club and I am losing the fight. I know I have to get my head together in order to lose weight and my head is not together right now. Maybe I should be working on maintenance instead of attempting to lose because right now I am so discouraged. Trauma is not something you just get over and I am trying to just get over it. I am still trying to watch my calories intake, I am still doing my workout routine. However cortisol (stress hormone) is a beast.
9/21 202.2 .
9/22 201.3
9/23
9/24
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quiltingjaine

@chublet25 When I hit my primary goal of 137, I decided to continue toward my secondary goal of 125. I continued eating the way I did and decided to let my body decide where it wanted to be. It seems to like 115-118 and, looking back, I have been there since May, 2020. I think this recent bump up is due to the toast we had at Saturday brunch - really good sourdough. I noticed my knee was hurting again yesterday and now wonder if that is why my toe hurts. Amazing the little signs we get and ignore!

coblujay

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@matratazola and @Elbee1 Prayers for you and your dads.

Thinking about you and your families. Sending prayers your way!

quiltingjaine

@deepwoodslady There is a woman who has lost over 200 pounds who has been fasting to shrink her skin. Sending you a PM.

topathemorning

SW: 278 (211.2 9/18)
Day/Weight/Comment
9/19 211.2
9/20 210
9/21 209 Keeping to the plan
9/22 209.6 got a vaccination yesterday, so I'm taking it easy today. not hungry, and have general malaise. A couple of days and I should be back to my routine.
9/23
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9/26
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9/28

quiltingjaine

emale 5’1” Age 71 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 was 125 (HS weight 1968)
Maintaining below 120

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
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0
SW Rnd 148 116.5 AW 117.41
SW Rnd 149 115.5 AW 116.8
SW Rnd 150 118.5 AW 117.15
SW Rnd 151 118. AW 117.11
SW Rnd 152 116.0 AW 115.35
SW Rnd 153 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 154 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 155 115.5 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 156 115.5 AW 115.0
SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
SW Rnd 158 115.5 AW 115.8
SW Rnd 159 115.5 AW 116.3
SW Rnd 160 118.0 AW 118.0
SW RND 161 117.0 AW 117.45

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 apply to previous day**

SW RND 163 117.0
9/19 118.0 Well yesterday turned out to be extremely stressful. 24 yo DGD’s 21 yo friend got drunk early on and after taking DGD’s phone and purposely dropping it and breaking it, decided to leave her and go with some random much older guy who offered to buy her a drink. So we drove to The Strip, picked up DGD and took her to the hotel to pick up her stuff and she spent the night with us. DGD changed her flight so she wouldn’t be forced to take a 3 hour drive with “friend.” I had one really watered down adult beverage late in the evening. Now her flight is delayed almost 2 hours. My stomach is in knots.
9/20 117.5 DGD finally got home, after late boarding they spent almost an hour on the taxiway waiting to take off.
9/21 118.0 I had about an ounce of peanuts and a lot of salt from the bottom of the jar. 🤷‍♀️ I seem to have done something to my left foot, middle toe and it really hurts to bend it. Awake since 3:30AM UGH!!
9/22 118.5 AF I was so tired I went to bed a little after 9 and slept until about 6:30. GARMIN shows 9h 31m I didn’t log any of the food I ate yesterday but we did go to Golden Corral where I made less than stellar choices due to extreme tired. Today DH takes neighbor to lunch and I plan to fast. We’ll see how that goes. My “fasting muscle” seems to have taken leave. I should not have eaten bread Saturday, Sunday, and Monday. I believe I’m “paying the price.”

starrjulia8

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

AR10at50 wrote: »

@starrjulia8 -google Bieler Broth...it helps adrenal glands and is simple to make! Good luck 🌸. Karen

@AR10at50
I googled it Karen. Seems to be like a warm green smoothie! I may make it for my liver cleanse week. I'll have to add this to my Round 164 post. Thanks Karen!

Thank you I'll have to try it

MadisonMolly2017

Round 163 starting weight: 159.5 lb
Round 163 goal weight: < 159.5 lb

8/18. 159.5

Round 163
9/19 72.7 159.9. BMI 24.3
9/20. 72.4.159.3🌸 BMI 24.2
9/21 72.1.158.6🌸 BMI 24.1
9/22. 71.9 158.2🌸 BMI 24.1
9/23
9/24
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/28

🌸Maddie

Round 163: 159.5 ➡️
Round 162: 159.5 ➡️159.5
Round 161: 159.5 ➡️159.5 Now I’ve got my maintenance daily calorie level!!!
Round 160: 158.6 ➡️160.4 Graham crackers
Round 159: 157.7 ➡️158.2 Graham crackers
Round 158: 158. ➡️158.2
Round 157: 158.6 ➡️158
Round 156: 158.8 ➡️159
Round 155: 158.6 ➡️159
June 21, 2021 Round 154: began

SW 1/1/2016 228.3
Maintenance < 160 monthly average
Preferred main. range < 157.3 (71.5kg)

In maintenance since Sept 2018 😄

Sleep habits are working - 1 month Aug 21!!
15 day streak!!!!as of Aug 29 !!!!!!!!🎉

Turns out I’m 5’8”, So my NEW goal is now: “in the 156’s” & definitely no higher than 157.5. (23.9 BMI)

Graphs are from 2010 until Sept 1, 2021


I celebrated my 3 YEAR Maintenance Anniversary on September 1, 2021❤️🎉

fmfdfa2020

Thank you @quiltingjaine !! May 10, 2021 - 183.1 - just 2.9 pounds off 186, my heaviest weight ever - (stopped posting on this challenge July 2020 - very glad to be back!)

Calorie/Carb Cycling with an average of 1200 to 1400 calories at the end of 10 days. 80 oz water each day. Row/Walk/Free-Weights most days. IF, no sugar/white flour products. Focus on getting enough vegetables.

Next short-term goal:
169....168....167....166....165....164....163....162.X

SW (9/18): 163.3

9/19 - DNW
9/20 - DNW
9/21: 163.1 - A few days late getting started this round. My lowest since beginning in earnest on May 10, 2021. I'm trying to be in the moment and celebrate each pound I lose and the healthy changes I'm making. After all, I'm planning on making this a one-time deal and not going to lose these pounds ever again so might as well have a little going away celebration on the scale each morning. My husband knows it's a good weigh-in when he hears me rejoice and come out of the bathroom dancing. LOL

9/22: 163.2

9/23
9/24
9/25
9/26
9/27
9/28

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

If I quit now, I'll soon be back where I started. And when I started, I so desperately wanted to be where I am now!
There is no going back! NOT THIS TIME!

fmfdfa2020

susiemcmac wrote: »

9/21 - 207.7 - new to working from home and trying to get more steps in - would welcome any ideas of how to get those NEAT steps in that used to come from walking to a far bathroom or having to go find someone to chat.
9/22 - 206.6 - thanks for the advice for working from home, friends! My meetings are tied to a computer so walking one's won't work. I use the bathroom in the basement and will set the alarm for every hour to take a 5 minute walk.

@susiemcmac - I worked from home for 18 years when moving from headquarters in Atlanta to Maine. I worked more hours when I worked from home because you always just have one more thing to do and you don't have to make the commute home. For this reason, I did all my exercise in the morning - that's the only way I could get it done. I would hike with our dog before I signed in each morning. Once our headquarters moved to the UK it was a little harder because they were all at work hours before I was, so no way I would sign in until after my hike.

Another thing that helped was my husband made me a lift for my desk and I got used to standing while working. It took a while to get used to though but even now (early retired) I stand most of the time when I'm on my laptop.

Setting the alarm as you said is a good idea since if you're like me, I would get so focused on work and before I knew it hours had passed and I hadn't moved.

I did gain most of my weight the last years of working from home. It was just too easy to snack and not having to get dressed in work clothes each day, and living in sweatpants most days, you don't realize quite how much weight you are putting on. That's one thing I would change - I would get dressed in jeans or something each day and not sweatpants. I think my husband might have appreciated that too - LOL. I did love working from home though and wasn't as exhausted as I was when commuting each day, and didn't have to drive in the snow! Good Luck!! Debra

chublet25

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@chublet25 I hope you have a before picture. I know that’s something that is always encouraged but we shy away from. I always used to stand behind everyone because of my weight but when I did a quilt shop hop 4 years ago, I was in the front of the group because they were all taller. If I didn’t have that picture, I would have no idea how my appearance had changed. My next door neighbor has (intentionally) lost 29 pounds since she moved here June 1 and didn’t “see” it until she took a picture yesterday. YOU are an inspiration!

Thank you so much, but NO, I took no before pictures. I haven't even taken any "during" pictures (well, except the one that my friend Rachael took of me meeting my new horse.) I was so ashamed of how I looked. I am still not all that pleased with my appearance though I admit I look one heck of a lot better, and I notice people at work that I do not see very often do a double take when they first see me (nobody's said anything, which I understand because for all they know I've been ill!) but I will take a picture when I'm reached my 126 pound goal, or get somebody else to do it. I will try to get somebody to take a picture of me riding my new horse. I will be sure to be grinning, even though the saddle will make my thighs look fat, haha, and my hair will be sticking out from underneath my helmet!

I'm not sure that I've ever been an inspiration before, thanks! It's just because I have very little to tempt me to break faith with my plan. It seems like everybody else is always dining out, going to parties, celebrating stuff with friends and family, going on vacation, all things that I don't seem to do any more. If I go out with friends, it's to lunch at Subway (veggie delite, hold the cheese for me). I always have to get home and look after my animals after work!

Pat

chublet25

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@chublet25 When I hit my primary goal of 137, I decided to continue toward my secondary goal of 125. I continued eating the way I did and decided to let my body decide where it wanted to be. It seems to like 115-118 and, looking back, I have been there since May, 2020. I think this recent bump up is due to the toast we had at Saturday brunch - really good sourdough. I noticed my knee was hurting again yesterday and now wonder if that is why my toe hurts. Amazing the little signs we get and ignore!

I used to get stomach aches, and my big toes would hurt, my breasts would be sore (sorry for TMI) and then one day I decided to take being a vegetarian one step further and became vegan. Symptoms disappeared immediately. I agree - we need to listen to our bodies more! I suspect that when I reach 126 I am not going to be totally pleased with my appearance and will want to lose a few more pounds. Good for you for maintaining that weight since May 2020! That is totally fantastic. And you're so active in here too. I don't plan to leave MFP. I know I'll have to work at maintaining and not fall back into bad (junk food) habits. You too are an inspiration!

Pat

AR10at50

@starrjulia8 and @tiabirdie56
I made 1/2 of a batch the Bieler broth and it was easy! I also added garlic, whole oregano and fresh thyme. After it cooked, I removed the woody thyme branch and blended it all. Then I added sea salt. I like this stuff and I hope you do too!
Karen

tiabirdie56

@AR10at50, Thanks again Karen! I know I'll add some herbs and spices to my liking. I'll experiment a bowl at a time. I've been looking for a savory green smoothie to enjoy during the winter and I love soup.

Elbee1

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

@Elbee1, I hope all your Dad's medical and insurance problems get straightened out very soon. {{{Hugs}}} to you.

Thank you so much!

cpanus

I'm in! Thank you, @quiltingjaine !

71 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.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 144.0
UGW: 132.2

09/17 - 147.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/18 - 146.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.49 miles in 102 mins

Day/Weight/Comment

09/19 - 145.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.47 miles in 101 mins
09/20 - 145.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/21 - 145.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.90 miles in 113 mins
09/22 - 145.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/23 -
09/24 -
09/25 -
09/26 -
09/27 -
09/28 -

Chris

lafeeverte68

Round 163 (third round) All the best everyone!!

Original SW 223.1 - GW 165
Round 162 end weight 217.9

09/19 218.3
09/20 219.3
09/21 219.3
09/22 219.0
09/23 217.7 - Trying overall to be better with my food intake so today was a win. I won't be weighing tomorrow as I am on night shift tonight so it wouldn't be a true weight.

jamessurloire

Apparently the scales don't know I went out for drinks and nibbles with a friend last night. So shhh!

About me

55-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Round 140 from 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) to 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 141 from 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) to 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 142 from 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) to 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) losing 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 143 from 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) to 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
Round 144 from 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) to 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) losing 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Round 145 from 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) to 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) losing 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Round 146 from 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) to 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 147 from 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) to 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) losing 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Round 148 from 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) to 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs)
Round 149 from 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) to 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) losing 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Round 150 from 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) to 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 151 from 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) to 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) gaining 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 152 from 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) to 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 153 from 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) to 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 154 from 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) to 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) losing 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
Round 155 from 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) to 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 156 from 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) to 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs) losing 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)
Round 157 from 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs) to 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs) losing 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Round 158 from 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs) to 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs)
Round 159 from 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs) to 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs) gaining 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Round 160 from 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs) to 76.2 kg (168.0 lbs) losing 0.6 kg (1.3 lbs)
Round 161 from 76.2 kg (168.0 lbs) to 74.5 kg (164.2 lbs) losing 1.7 kg (3.8 lbs)
Round 162 from 74.5 kg (164.2 lbs) to 75.1 kg (165.6 lbs) gaining 0.6 kg (1.4 lbs)

Goal weight : 71 kg (157 lbs) +- 2 kg (4.4 lbs)

Round 163 (round 26 for me)
Round 163 starting weight: 75.1 kg (165.6 lbs)
Round 163 goal weight: 74.5 kg (164.2 lbs)

21/09/19 08:57 - 74.6 kg (164.5 lbs)
21/09/20 06:33 - 74.8 kg (164.9 lbs)
21/09/21 04:49 - 75.5 kg (166.4 lbs)
21/09/22 05:23 - 74.7 kg (164.7 lbs)
21/09/23 05:54 - 74.4 kg (164.0 lbs)
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Elbee1

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@matratazola and @Elbee1 Prayers for you and your dads.

Thank you so very much! Hope your toe and knee are better.