Just Give Me 20 Days - Round 167

playhardkf2017

29 yo female
5’2” Small frame according to my wrist circumference
SW 126.2 (April 14th, 2020)
Highest lifetime weight: 138 lbs. August 2011
Goal Weight: Stay around 115-118
Previous rounds: 125.2 -> 122.8 -> 121.6 -> 121.2 -> 119.8-> 119.4 -> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 117.2 ->117.2->114.8 ->116.8 -> 116.4 -> 114.0 -> 115 -> 115.4 ->115 ->113 -> 113-> 113.8 ->114.6 -> 113.6 -> 115.8-> 116 -> 115.6 -> 117.6 -> 115.8 ->118.2-> 117.4 ->116.6 -> 116.8 ->115.6 -> 116.6 -> 115.4 ->?-> 116.6 -> 116.2 -> 115.4->?-> 117.8 ->116.6 -> 116 -> 116 -> 115 -> vacation -> missed about 3ish rounds-> 117.4 -> 115.4 ->117.2 -> 118.2 -> 116.6 -> 118.2
Goal for this round: Maintain weight while continuing to focus on strength training and running

Previous days

10/29 Did a 5.5 mile run this morning at a slower pace than yesterday and then did a shorter strength workout during lunch than I normally do because I had a meeting. I still did all the normal exercises but tweaked them by increasing the weight on a couple and decreasing the reps. It all still kicked my butt, so that’s a plus. I didn’t weigh this morning, I actually forgot to until I was all dressed and didn’t feel like dealing with that…especially after putting my compression socks on. Ha!
Food has been good today: breakfast was a warm peanutbuttery protein drink that was reminiscent of a thick/rich hot cocoa. It had my usual protein powder, peanut butter, inulin, water and the mushroom powders. It kind of happened accidentally, I was going to add ice to it but tasted it before adding the ice and realized it was yummy and I wasn’t really in the mood for something cold. Lunch was a Trader Joes frozen Indian dish (Misal Curry…super filling for only 420 calories: it had a reddish rice and sprouted mung beans and chickpeas for the protein)….now I’m figuring out my snack…I want something but just not sure what. Dinner will be mac and cheese made with the FiberGourmet pasta. Yumm! Happy Friday all!
10/30 NH
10/31 NH
11/1 NH
11/2 NH/heading home
11/3 117.4 Post workout. Today has been an awesome day.I went for a 6ish mile run and then did my strength workout afterwards. Then, I had a protein smoothie for breakfast and got ready to bake yummy but healthy treats (I ended up making two types of corn muffins: sweeter-Raspberry zucchini and savory-Zucchini Cheddar, Trail mix cookies (high in healthy fats from nuts and seeds), gluten free peanut butter cookies with sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in there as well, and a healthier version of Nutella. If you love breakfast food, I highly recommend the book Rise and Run. All of these recipes came from it and every recipe was a hit! All the recipes are relatively healthy/made with “real” ingredients. I have a list of so many more recipes I want to make from the cookbook. I made all the goodies so I would have some healthier/easier to grab snacks for that mid-day snack. Each of the recipes are freezable, so I’ll be able to rotate/have lots of options. My lunch was one of each baked treat made and dinner was American Chop Suey with tomato basil marinara, super lean ground beef and Fiber Gourmet pasta. It was a solid day 😊.

11/4 Did not weigh this morning, I kind of forgot. Ran 6 miles this morning and did a lot of errands today and stuff around the house. I got myself some cold weather gear at REI for running because man the past couple days of 29 and 30 degree temps were chillllllly! I can’t imagine what the teens will feel like but hopefully my wool/fleece lined running leggings will keep me warmer than the pants I wore this morning.

When my husband got home from work we went for a walk to help him unwind from a crazy day. He’s a per diem OT at a rehab hospital, so he typically has different patients each day he works, so things can get a little hectic at times for him and today he got home an hour and half later than he normally does.

Breakfast was my protein drink, snack was a trail mix cookie; lunch was a salad with goat cheese, cucumber, walnuts, baby greens, and TJ’s balsamic fig dressing and; dinner was a takeout Greek salad with chicken and the most amazing pita bread I’ve ever had. Tomorrow is my last weekday of my vacation and I plan on trying to relax during a good chunk of it. Then, the weekend will be my “normal” weekend routine.

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: 142.0
UGW: 132.2

10/27 - 144.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
10/28 - 143.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.33 miles in 112 mins

Day/Weight/Comment

10/29 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
10/30 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...6.37 miles in 112 mins
10/31 - 142.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.37 miles in 92 mins
11/01 - 145.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer ...I have some really bad words right about now...
11/02 - 143.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.05 miles in 106 mins
11/03 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 - 143.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.69 miles in 119 mins
11/05 -
11/06 -
11/07 -

Chris

Elbee1

@quiltingjaine thank you for starting another round. Btw, I noticed the title of this round states 20 days instead of 10 days.

@deepwoodslady I was so happy to read the good news that you wrote on Nov. 3rd!

4’9” petite-sm. boned female. 59 yrs
Ultimate goal: 98 lbs (subject to change)
SW (starting over--May 24, 2021): 160.3

I started mfp on 2/20/11 at 160.2 lbs.
My lowest weight on mfp was 140 lbs in 11/2013 and 5/2014.
My highest weight ever: 168+ (and I wasn't even pregnant at that time... ) That was in 12/2016.
Just for the record used to be an athlete a long, long time ago. Used to teach Aerobics and Step Aerobics. Used to LOVE exercise.
Nowadays, I don't exercise at all. Why, oh why not? How can I go from loving exercise and doing tons of exercise to nothing at all?
Going from low blood pressure to being on medication for high blood pressure. What have I done to myself?!

Round 151 Lost 3.1 lbs. EW: 157.2
Round 152 EW: 159.6
Round 153 EW 158.6
Round 154 EW 157.8
Round 155 EW 157
Round 156 EW 159.4
Round 157 EW 158.6
Round 158 EW 159.2
Round 159 EW 158.8
Round 160 EW 158.4
Round 161 EW 158
Round 162 EW 159.6
Round 163 EW 155.6
Round 164 EW 154.8
Round 165 EW 154.4
Round 166 EW 155.8 (my dad died during this round)

Round 167 goal: end this round below 155.8 lbs.

I'm not giving up! I know that I "can do" it!!! And, I know that I will!!

10/29 DNW traveling back home today after dads funeral.
10/30 155.8 1st day back.
10/31 155.8
11/1 155.2
11/2 153.6
11/3 153.6
11/4 152.8
11/5
11/6
11/7

edwardsc60

I am Catherine, a 44yr old, 5' 7” lady from North Wales, UK.

Round 166 - 79kg (12st 6lb), EW 75kg. Was my first week calorie controlling for a long time so the loss was all water really… now the hard work starts!


SW: 75kg (11st, 11.5lb)
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29: 75.5kg (11st 12.5lb). Went trampolining yesterday and fit in my jeans for the first time in months (they are still very tight!). My eating was fine so I assume the lb regain is a blip that will even itself out tomorrow!
10/30: 75.5kg again.
10/31: 74.5kg (11st 10lb)
11/1: 74.5kg (11st 10lb). Back to school for Ellie today so we are in a rush!!
11/2: 75kg (11st, 11.5lb). I’ve been eating ok so I think this is probably just normal fluctuation and will drop off tomorrow or the next day. School mornings are hard 😩
11/3: 75.5kg. This is where I normally quit because losing weight is HARD. I’m still sticking to my calories, weighing my food and getting in my steps. I have to assume the 2lb gain back over 2 days will sort itself out if I stay consistent. 🥺🤞
11/4: 75kg. Coming back down! I am staying consistent with my eating.
11/5: 75kg. Will just keep on keeping on! I’m not feeling well and the weekend is coming up but I can do this!
11/6
11/7
Goal: 74kg (11st 9lb)

musicsax

Round 167 (99th for me). I need this to help keep me on track.
@QuiltingJaine-thank you for setting up the new round.

Challenge for this round is to yet again get back on track; I'm endeavouring to have a binge free 10 days, after all it's just 10 days! – I want to drop a few pounds by the start of December as I feel more comfy in a dress I want to wear for Peaky Blinders dance night – any loss will be a win!

Covid restrictions have mostly been lifted in England – we reached “freedom day” sometime ago, but remember there is still a pandemic, cases are continuing to rise: Covid is still around! Continue to wash hands, be kind, wear a mask in public indoor settings, always consider others.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
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)
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 binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 ( 1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up )
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 ( 0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up )
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 ( 0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up )
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)

SW: 136.4
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29 136.4 – 8.48 miles walked yesterday, nearly all pushing toddler DGS in buggy. 85 calories & 20 carbs over.



10/30 135.8 – 10.37 miles walked yesterday, calories in goal, carbs 40 over, no binge, good choices.
10/31 135.8 – 11.88 miles walked yesterday, calories well in goal despite pizza night, carbs 7 over. NB {no binge!)
11/1 135.2 - No walking yesterday, rain all day and DD & family came for Sunday lunch. Just about stayed within calories, carbs 30 over. No binge
11/2 135.8 – 13.89 miles walked yesterday. Started to indulge in some of the left over Halloween chocolate treats, but kept it in check without starting a binge, weighed and logged it all; calories well in goal, carbs 20 over. Can't believe we're halfway through the round!!
11/3 135.8 – 9.57 miles walked yesterday. Calories & carbs both within limits, no binge. First frost of winter – it was cold, but at least dry! Out came the winter walking coat !
11/4 135.8 - 10.31 miles walked & an hours yoga yesterday. Calories & all macros in limits, no binge !
11/5 135.8 – 6.99 miles walked yesterday pushing toddler DGS in his buggy. Not good choices yesterday; too many white chocolate chip cookies and some chocolate too, a mini binge really, so pleased there was not a bump up today I will try harder today !



11/6
11/7

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – Covid is still out there take care, we're still in this together!

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musicsax

CamandJarvis wrote: »

I love my job, I really do. But the commute is killing me.

FamWife is interested in a job at a company (transition at current job so waiting that out before determining if she wants to move on from it). She found me an opportunity for more money and working from home.... I kept putting it off because I really do love my job and my coworkers are amazing. But there's a lot going on with the upper leadership (like CEO getting fired? Yeah, kinda nerve wracking. Plus its power utility and this green deal stuff is making things not so good in our world -- technological advancements can only happen so quick and power demands are only increasing!)

She said there's nothing to lose in applying. If they offer me anything, I can always decline. But man am I feeling so odd about all this.... Is it normal to feel like I'm betraying a good thing by just probing and seeing what else is out there? I know there's a lot of wise folks here and I don't know who else to ask about all this... The only other time I changed jobs was to relocate, not because I felt a little nervous.

Don't feel like you're betraying anyone/thing; they wouldn't think of you if the opportunity came their way? You must do for yourself what is best for you, go for it girl! As you say you are just exploring at this stage, no harm in that. Good luck xx

39flavours

F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 146.5lbs
UGW: 142.8lbs (trend)
UUGW: 130lbs

Round 167 Goals: 8hrs sleep/night, wholesome eating, stay active, stay hydrated, limit alcohol, accurate logging

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:

10/27 148.6 (trend 148.7)
10/28 147.0 (trend 148.5)

Trend GW: 147.5
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10/29 148.2 (trend 148.4) Weight is back up again but I did drink a large glass of water half an hour before weighing so I can probably take a pound off this. Had takeaway chicken shish and salad for dinner, asked them to swap the pita for extra red cabbage but they swapped it for fries instead! Yes, I ate them, whoops! I decided to add half a pound back on to my round goal as I think I was being overly optimistic! Didn't sleep well, I've been up since 3.30 and have the plasterers in all day then guests arriving at 6 so it's gonna be a looong day... Happy Friday peeps x

10/30 147.0 (trend 148.2) had people over, we got an Indian takeaway. Really tricky to find low calorie options, ended up with chicken tikka with a few poppadoms and some salad. I ordered a vegetable side dish but it didn't come so had a chocolate cereal bar for pudding instead.

10/31 147.2 (trend 148.1) I haven't been logging my food for the last few days as things have been a bit hectic. I also had a pretty big binge last night so I'm in a bit of a danger zone and really need to get my discipline back. We went to pizza hut yesterday for lunch, I stuck to just the salad bar but did have some of the more creamy things like coleslaw and blue cheese dressing so probably still had a lot of calories. In the evening I was feeling a bit stressed and tired so ended up stuffing my face with food. I really need to get back in control.

11/01 146.8 (trend 147.9) Incredibly tired all day so I spent much of it in bed and didn't eat anything until the evening. I'm beginning to suspect I have developed a gluten sensitivity. It's a brand new month and I plan to start as I mean to go on, healthy habits and weighing/logging accurately. If I can't track it I can't have it!

11/02 146.0 (trend 147.7) I don't really understand where this drop came from as I've been eating at or above maintenance for several days. I was peeing a lot yesterday so I'm guessing I just let go of a chunk of water weight.

11/03 146.0 (trend 147.5) Got my blood taken yesterday to check my thyroid after showing as mildly hypothyroid 2 months ago, I'll get the results tomorrow hopefully. I think it's going to be ok as I'm feeling more energetic recently, though I'm still losing lots of hair. My contractor showed me how to point up brick work so I spent most of the day doing that. Ate within calories and healthily.

11/04 145.0 (trend 147.1) Well this is just strange, why would I be going through a fast loss spell? I've been eating about 50% more calories than usual and have been allowing myself more carbs and sugar, also not avoiding salt so all the ingredients for water retention and maintenance. Bizarre but I like it! Got my thyroid test results back and they're all good! Still towards the high end of normal but lower than my last two tests, yay! My contractors only did half the job they were supposed to do with strengthening and leveling my kitchen floor so I'm going to have to finish it myself, bah.

11/05 145.0 (trend 146.8) Spent most of the day pointing up bricks again so lots of mixing mortar, washing buckets and climbing up and down ladders, today will be the same. The good thing about being engrossed in a messy task is it's easy to not snack but then I also forget to eat and then make bad choices because I'm starving!
'Remember remember the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot!' Going out for the fireworks tomorrow and will be having beer and hotdogs no doubt! My town is the home of Mercedes Formula One who always sponsor our display and it's a big exciting event. Didn't happen last year, obvs, so this year should be really good!

11/06
11/07

krose4514

SW: 187.8 (highest in over 10 years)
RGW: 184.6
UGW: 138

Day/Weight/Comment

10/30 - 187.8

10/31 - 187.8 Did well until last evening when I mindlessly ate far more than necessary for dinner. Didn’t meet calorie target, but at least think I stayed under maintenance.

11/1 - 185.8 Thankfully at least a little of the previous weigh-ins seem to be water weight. Very good day yesterday. Didn’t get exercise in like I hoped, but did get 10,000 steps, stayed within calorie goals, and meal prepped for the whole week ahead. Hoping I can stick with it as I know it’s going to be a stressful week.

11/2 - 185.6 Despite a busy day at work, my meal prepping helped me stay within my calorie goals. At the end of the day when I wanted to relax with a beer, I went for a short walk instead. Now up early to being work again.

11/3 - 183.4 Not quite sure whether I can believe this weigh-in. Stayed on track with my eating yesterday, but was sedentary at my desk almost all day. Hoping this sticks and wasn’t a fluke on the scale!

11/4 - 183.8 Well looks like yesterday’s weight didn’t fully stick, but this still isn’t bad. Kept on track yesterday so no reason to give for the increase other than normal fluctuations.

11/5 183.8 No change today though I followed my plan yesterday. Feeling a little bloated though the past couple days. May be PMS water retention - hoping for another drop within a couple days!

11/6
11/7

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”, 61
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
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 2021 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's

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, strength training, 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; ~12-16 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)
R100-121: notes in 2020 folder
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123-135: notes in 2020 folder
R136 20210101: 211.4 (-1.5)
R137 20210111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20210121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R139 20210131: 208.6 (+.9)
R140 20210210: 206.6 (-2)
R141 20210220: 210.2 (+3.6)
R142 20210302: 208.0 (-2.2)
R143 20210312:207.3 (-.7)
R144 20210322 209.2 (+1.9)
R145 20210401 208.4 (-.8)
R146 20210411 207.2 (-1.2)
R147 20210421 206.5 (-.7)
R148 20210501 207.3 (+.8)
R149 20210511 207.7 (+.4)
R150 20210521 205.5 (-2.2)
R151 20210531 206.7 (+1.2)
R152 20210610 205.3 (-1.4)
R153 20210620 207.1 (+1.8)
R154 20210630 205.9 (-1.2)
R155 20210710 206.1 (+.2)
R156 20210720 207.1 (+1)
R157 20210730 205.6 (-1.5)
R158 20210809 203.2 (-2.4)
R159 20210819 202.9 (-.3)
R160 20210829 203.1 (+.2)
R161 20210908 203.1 (+/-0)

R162 20210918 203.2 (+.1)
R163 20210928 203.9 (+.7)
R164 & R165 20211018 207.6 (+3.7) 16 day road trip did some damage
R166 20211028 207.8 (+.2)

R167: Time for a mental reset! I want to be under 200 before 2022. If that is going to happen then I need to lose the vacation gain and get back on a losing track!
🎯Mini Goal: <205 (Repeat until I hit it!)
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike, swim, and strength class twice per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in Nov!



Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
10/29 208.5 @ fishing camp 🎣 Strength Training 1 hr, no walk, long car drive, 2037 cal, 226 net carbs, AF.
10/30 207.9 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 2.6 miles, fishing, 1224 cal, 112 net carbs, AF.
10/31 209.0 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 3.6 miles, fishing caught 21” Speckled Trout, 1653 cal, 124 net carbs, 3 drinks. Way too many chips (even counting them) with fried fresh fish tacos w/ avocado. Driving home today to spend the evening with our adult kids eating traditional chili and handing out full size (not fun size) M&Ms candy while we sit out on the driveway. Taking my mom with us for a long visit.
11/1 209.6 Long drive, .5 mile walk, bad food choices, ? cal, ? net carbs, AF. Time to turn things around and get focused on getting back under 205.
Brought my mom back to visit for the baby shower at the end of the week as well as doctor’s visits she scheduled in Houston.
11/2 207.9 Walked 3.2 miles, gardening, 1692 cal, 70 net carbs, 3 glasses wine. Bought and planted flowers yesterday in front of my house! Snapdragons, Pansies, Kale, Alyssum, and a few extra for the large pot next to the door. Great exercise weeding digging planting ... not to mention lugging big bags of mulch.
11/3 207.7 Walked .6 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, 1848 cal, 171 net carbs, AF. Lots of shopping & mom’s doctors visits. But did cook chicken enchilada soup (added zucchini) in crock pot so we had a healthier dinner when we returned home!
https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-chicken-enchilada-soup/
My mother self diagnosis and medicates usually. She has had neuropathy for 4 years but would not see someone about it. Took my mom to a doctor about her neuropathy in her feet & lower legs. Her doc has not done A1c lab work but this one thinks she might be pre-diabetic so she will get more lab work to check. He is switching her from over the internet TrueWell (150 mg alpha-lipoid acid) to EBM’s pharmaceutical grade EB-N6 (600 mg alpha-lipoid acid). Said she is not a candidate for his program to reverse with surgery. She is 85 (5’4” 175 lbs) and eats primarily carbs with few vegetables & protein. He recommended she start keto and then switch to Mediterranean diet. Read Sugar Crush and Fat for Fuel to better understand what she is doing to her body with all the carbs. We checked these books out from the library. She needs to walk, bike or swim at least 20 min 3x per week so I took her out for a short walk … she is active but doesn’t exercise. I also have her doing daily stretches and exercises for her sciatic nerve issue. It is hard to incorporate these changes in an 85 year old … but reinforces my path to healthier lifestyle and I need to get back focused on my own journey to lowering the number on the scale!
11/4 207.5 Walked 3.8 miles, 1530 cal, 138 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Baked pumpkin cookies and pear cake for the baby shower on Saturday at my house. Also cooked a very large pot of chicken sausage gumbo to prep for all the company coming in Friday evening. Kitchen sort of day which was good activity given all the rain in the afternoon/evening.
11/5 208.3 No exercise, did not journal food, 2 glasses wine at my sisters … relatives are in town for the shower already and she cooked dinner for us. I was dressed for strength training class when my DIL called crying ~8am. My son is out of town and she is pregnant due late Dec. She was at the school where she teaches. Spotting/bleeding. Drove the 50 miles across Houston picked her up then drove back into town to the med center to see her doctor. All is fine with mom & baby no sign of preterm early labor. Small infection that can cause early contractions so antibiotics and she is good. Lunch out to feed her and then took her home to rest until my son arrived back home from AZ. Then back to my home to care for my mom who I had promised a mani pedi.
11/6
11/7

_JeffreyD_

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@CamandJarvis APPLY!!! As your friend said, you can always say no. Stress is a weight loss killer. Even the act of applying might reduce some of your stress.

Agree. And, sometimes when we take a look around we find that we're already in a good spot.

In my case, the last time I changed jobs was to start my own company. In the same field, and in the same market with my employer. I never regretted it.

By the way they were sorry to see me go but respected my decision. In fact they even sent clients my way that were not a good fit for them. That tells me that they cared about me as an individual, and what was best for me. I have tried to treat my employees the same.

So, I pray that you will find the employment situation where you respect them, and they respect you.

_JeffreyD_

39flavours wrote: »

F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 146.5lbs
UGW: 142.8lbs (trend)
UUGW: 130lbs

Round 167 Goals: 8hrs sleep/night, wholesome eating, stay active, stay hydrated, limit alcohol, accurate logging

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:

10/27 148.6 (trend 148.7)
10/28 147.0 (trend 148.5)

Trend GW: 147.5
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10/29 148.2 (trend 148.4) Weight is back up again but I did drink a large glass of water half an hour before weighing so I can probably take a pound off this. Had takeaway chicken shish and salad for dinner, asked them to swap the pita for extra red cabbage but they swapped it for fries instead! Yes, I ate them, whoops! I decided to add half a pound back on to my round goal as I think I was being overly optimistic! Didn't sleep well, I've been up since 3.30 and have the plasterers in all day then guests arriving at 6 so it's gonna be a looong day... Happy Friday peeps x

10/30 147.0 (trend 148.2) had people over, we got an Indian takeaway. Really tricky to find low calorie options, ended up with chicken tikka with a few poppadoms and some salad. I ordered a vegetable side dish but it didn't come so had a chocolate cereal bar for pudding instead.

10/31 147.2 (trend 148.1) I haven't been logging my food for the last few days as things have been a bit hectic. I also had a pretty big binge last night so I'm in a bit of a danger zone and really need to get my discipline back. We went to pizza hut yesterday for lunch, I stuck to just the salad bar but did have some of the more creamy things like coleslaw and blue cheese dressing so probably still had a lot of calories. In the evening I was feeling a bit stressed and tired so ended up stuffing my face with food. I really need to get back in control.

11/01 146.8 (trend 147.9) Incredibly tired all day so I spent much of it in bed and didn't eat anything until the evening. I'm beginning to suspect I have developed a gluten sensitivity. It's a brand new month and I plan to start as I mean to go on, healthy habits and weighing/logging accurately. If I can't track it I can't have it!

11/02 146.0 (trend 147.7) I don't really understand where this drop came from as I've been eating at or above maintenance for several days. I was peeing a lot yesterday so I'm guessing I just let go of a chunk of water weight.

11/03 146.0 (trend 147.5) Got my blood taken yesterday to check my thyroid after showing as mildly hypothyroid 2 months ago, I'll get the results tomorrow hopefully. I think it's going to be ok as I'm feeling more energetic recently, though I'm still losing lots of hair. My contractor showed me how to point up brick work so I spent most of the day doing that. Ate within calories and healthily.

11/04 145.0 (trend 147.1) Well this is just strange, why would I be going through a fast loss spell? I've been eating about 50% more calories than usual and have been allowing myself more carbs and sugar, also not avoiding salt so all the ingredients for water retention and maintenance. Bizarre but I like it! Got my thyroid test results back and they're all good! Still towards the high end of normal but lower than my last two tests, yay! My contractors only did half the job they were supposed to do with strengthening and leveling my kitchen floor so I'm going to have to finish it myself, bah.

11/05 145.0 (trend 146.8) Spent most of the day pointing up bricks again so lots of mixing mortar, washing buckets and climbing up and down ladders, today will be the same. The good thing about being engrossed in a messy task is it's easy to not snack but then I also forget to eat and then make bad choices because I'm starving!
'Remember remember the 5th of November, gunpowder treason and plot!' Going out for the fireworks tomorrow and will be having beer and hotdogs no doubt! My town is the home of Mercedes Formula One who always sponsor our display and it's a big exciting event. Didn't happen last year, obvs, so this year should be really good!

11/06
11/07

I just learned something there how about the 5th of November.

jaccimc63

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 57
Akron, Ohio

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

My 128th Round!

Still trying to get back down to the mid range of maintenance.

Being overweight is hard.
Maintaining a healthy weight is hard.
Choose your hard.

After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party

SW: 145.5

Day/Weight/Comment

10/29 - 144.5 - This is a nice surprise. After last weekend's indulgences, I expected the extra weight to hang on a bit longer. I have nothing planned for this weekend, except for bulb planting if the rain stops on Sunday, so I will try to stay on track.
10/30 - 145 - Pizza for supper last night.
10/31 - 145.5
11/01 - 145.5 - As I was sitting here at my desk thinking about what to write, a spider dropped from the ceiling directly on my keyboard. I hope that adrenaline rush burned off some of my weekend calories.
11/02 - 146 - I need to work on more water and more movement.
11/03 - 145.5
11/04 - 144.5 - Very happy to see this!
11/05 - 144.5 - We're having pizza tonight which will likely mean a sodium bump tomorrow. Our weather should be sunny and in the low 60's this weekend, so I'm hoping we can get out and hike the local Cuyahoga Valley National Park before the gloomy November weather sets in for good.
11/06
11/07

jspecies11

SW: 133.8# (end of round 166 on 10/28)
Round goal: 132.0#
Plan: Proactive calorie planning; hit the gym, and stay engaged. Increase water intake - seriously.

10/29: 133.0#
10/30: 133.4#
10/31: 134.0#
11/1: 134.4#
11/2: 134.2#
11/3: 135.0#
11/4: 135.0#
11/5: 135.0# Stuck here I guess
11/6:
11/7:

SModa61

Give me 10 Days Round 167

Hey All, Some of you may remember me from a year ago. I first joined GM10D Oct 1, 2020, along with 3 other challenge groups. I stayed in all three until into March 2021 when I was in maintenance and found my writing maintenance posts a confusing action. Daily healthy choices remained consistent until the summer when we spontaneously bought a townhouse to downsize into. We then suddenly had to deal with unplanned preparations for selling our large home of 28 years. It was not without stress (it has actually been a lousy experience). During those months, I hit my lowest weight from stress and not eating, then these past two months I am seeing all my bad habits returning and weight is creeping up and structured exercise is non-existent. I saw the end in sight with our home sale closing of Nov 4, and tried coming back to MFP on Oct 15th (day began wonderfully like I had never slipped up). The day then ended with dealing with my father breaking his hip mid-stride, the ambulance and surgery, and now rehab. My mother is alone 30 minutes away and she gave up driving months ago. I turned 60 on the 26th. Believe it or not, that is all the short version. I could write a book at the moment.

Soooo……… I am back here and hoping a daily check-in and weigh-in helps me to remember myself and healthy choices in all this. I hope 2021 has been good to you all.

Height: 5’5”
Age: 60
Original start weight, Sept 15, 2020: 153
All time high, Sept 2001: 168.8
Recent low weight (summer 2021): 120.8
Target maintenance range: 120 – 125 with target average of 123

SW: 128.0
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29 - 127.8
10/30 - 128.0 wrong way......
10/31 - 129.8 a bit of a surprise
11/1 1- 28.0 Tracking and exercise still not able to be put in place. I think that is going to be the case for this whole round 167. BUT, I am stepping on the scale daily which is a habit that was also broken as scale avoidance had kicked it. Not perfect, but I will be content if I can at least keep the scale habit, and being informed, going.
11/2 – 128.8
11/3 – 128.6 Barely remembering to weigh in the morning. But I am getting it done. Hoping to be able to be more interactive in the group in round 168. House is officially sold tomorrow, Nov 4, so that obligation will be over. (did final clean and removal of items yesterday, and buyers walk through is this morning). Still huge crunch trying to deal with parents house. Watch an episode of Hoarders, and then scale it back a little. It’s clear as we go along that cleaning has not been able to be done for a very long time. Father is still in rehab. His plan seems to be to sleep himself back to walking again. Trying to find and aid for my mother and she is having a melt down over this impending intrusion.
11/4 – 130.0 lots of carbs last night, so hoping this is only temporary.
11/5 – 128.8 Phew. Glad to see the "3" gone. While 130 could be a wonderful weight, I don’t like the trend I have been seeing these past crazy months, and I know if I accept 130 that it will not stay there and I will eventually be back where I started or at even a higher. @lilylady3k I actually took 5 minutes to try and read some posts. Yours caught my eye as I am currently dealing with 86 year old stubborn father in rehab after his hip broke mid-stride. Meanwhile 84 year old mother is all alone. She does not drive and memory is also becoming an issue. Sister flew out to oversee next steps (she is a doctor) and this week has been a whirlwind trying to make a semblance out of my parents home (sorely neglected and quasi hoarders). So glad your daughter is all right. That must have been an awful scare. Hope all continues to go well!
11/6
11/7

_JeffreyD_

Male: 64
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round:

Generally, keep it under control. Specifically, get some more exercise done.
Major Goal this round is to have an average of 206 or less.

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
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 167: 207.3

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 167 Posts
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

Previous posts:

10/29: 208.2

10/30: DNW out of town

10/31: DNW out of town. Just got home. Fall fun.

11/1: 209 This is my first post this round. I feel out of it.

11/2: 211
OK peeps, this represents several things. First and foremost, it is my lethargic approach as of late. It also represents a fundraising event last night that was in the “taste of” mode, offering a little bit of a LOT of things. I partook of all. It was a salty-sweet sensual / emotional eating catastrophe train wreck. And finally … too much information.

No hugs please. What I need a time-out in the corner. I will bounce back.

11/3: 207.8
Yesterday was a disciplined day. Right eating and really good exercise. Need to stack a few of these days up. I think where I get into trouble is when I stack undisciplined days.

Maybe a good intermediate goal should be that if I have a “bad day,” I will follow it up with a good one. Even if on an extended weekend or week-long trip with friends. This may seem like a cop out, but let’s face it, I will always have undisciplined days sprinkled through my life. At least I hope so. HA!

11/4: 207.2
This round has already ruined my ten-day average. Especially Monday’s shenanigans. But, looking on the bright side, today’s reading is lower than my previous round average. (Work with me here people! Ha!)

I appreciate you all.

11/5: 206.6
TGIF. My biggest temptation today will be my lunch out with a friend. Must. Avoid. French. Fries.

Let’s just say I hope that is my biggest temptation today.

11/6
11/7

Nicoles0305

Let’s do this!
This is round 7 for me.

161 SW: 222.2
EW: 221.6
162 EW: 218.6
163 EW: 211.8
164 EW: 211.6
165 EW: 206.0
166 EW: 206.2

Round 166 goals: Pelo 2-3x/week; strength training 2-3x/week; 11,500 steps/day; <90 net carbs/day; lose as much weight as I can!

SW: 206.2
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29: 206.4 56 net carbs yesterday, step goal achieved, and Pelo ride done. Why the uptick? Bodies work in mysterious ways. 🤷‍♀️ I know it’s nothing I did, so it’s all good. It may be lingering hormones. I’m so close to that 1 in front of the number that I can taste it, so I’ll keep pressing forward.

10/30: 206.2 It’s good to see the number drop again, but I do think the carby pizza I had last night showed itself this morning. My fingers were a little puffy when I woke up. 85 net carbs, strength training done, but slightly short on my step goal. It’s all good. I’m going to make today count!

10/31: 206.2 I’m not surprised I didn’t drop this morning. I had a girls day out with my daughters yesterday and we wound up at a conveyor sushi restaurant for dinner. I kept it reasonable though, and managed to keep in my calorie goal. Carbs came in at 103 for the day. Step goal achieved though! On to today.

11/1: 206.0 Kind of annoyed it’s not more. I had a great day yesterday- 59 net carbs and step goal achieved. But maybe I need to work on my thinking around how my body should behave in response to my actions. We all know the body does it’s own thing, so maybe I need to readjust my expectations. But also, this could still be the sushi water weight hanging around too. Idk. It’s Monday though, and a fresh, shiny new week. Let’s roll!

11/2: 204.4 There it is! Of course, I had some digestive issues last night that probably helped get me that number, but it’s a fair trade off. I think I’ve become sensitive to cooked cauliflower of all things. This is not the first time, but it has been a few weeks since I last ate the stuff. I love cauliflower in any form, so this saddens me. 😢 56 net carbs and strength training done. I do think I’m going to reduce my step goal back down to 10,000. It’s been a stretch to hit 11,500 a lot of days lately, which stresses me out more than it should.

11/3: 204.2 I was hoping for more, but I’ll take it. 48 net carbs yesterday, Pelo ride done, and hit 10,000 steps. I’m still mulling over changing my step goal, but figured hitting 10,000 is my bare minimum goal. I really can’t wait to see 199, but man! It’s coming so slowly! I did do my monthly measurements on Monday and was astounded by my hips and waist measurements. Down 8.5” on my hips and 9.5” on my waist since August!

11/4: 204.6 58 net carbs, strength training done, and 10,000 steps. Now why the uptick? Idk. I am feeling a little frustrated. And I’m wondering if maybe I’m not eating enough? My baseline from MFP is 1330 calories, but with exercise it’s usually more like 1450+. I usually stay around 1450. How do I know if I need to eat more? I’m really questioning it, but of course I may be questioning it prematurely.

11/5: 205.4 I will admit, I’m feeling defeated this morning. I’ve been hanging around this weight for nearly three weeks now. I’ve not changed anything, so I have no idea what my body is doing. 45 net carbs yesterday, 8,000 steps, no Pelo ride. My original plan got thrown out the door since we spent the evening buying a new truck. I’ll make the Pelo ride up today though, for sure.

11/6
11/7

Nicoles0305

Nicoles0305 wrote: »

Let’s do this!
This is round 7 for me.

161 SW: 222.2
EW: 221.6
162 EW: 218.6
163 EW: 211.8
164 EW: 211.6
165 EW: 206.0
166 EW: 206.2

Round 166 goals: Pelo 2-3x/week; strength training 2-3x/week; 11,500 steps/day; <90 net carbs/day; lose as much weight as I can!

SW: 206.2
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29: 206.4 56 net carbs yesterday, step goal achieved, and Pelo ride done. Why the uptick? Bodies work in mysterious ways. 🤷‍♀️ I know it’s nothing I did, so it’s all good. It may be lingering hormones. I’m so close to that 1 in front of the number that I can taste it, so I’ll keep pressing forward.

10/30: 206.2 It’s good to see the number drop again, but I do think the carby pizza I had last night showed itself this morning. My fingers were a little puffy when I woke up. 85 net carbs, strength training done, but slightly short on my step goal. It’s all good. I’m going to make today count!

10/31: 206.2 I’m not surprised I didn’t drop this morning. I had a girls day out with my daughters yesterday and we wound up at a conveyor sushi restaurant for dinner. I kept it reasonable though, and managed to keep in my calorie goal. Carbs came in at 103 for the day. Step goal achieved though! On to today.

11/1: 206.0 Kind of annoyed it’s not more. I had a great day yesterday- 59 net carbs and step goal achieved. But maybe I need to work on my thinking around how my body should behave in response to my actions. We all know the body does it’s own thing, so maybe I need to readjust my expectations. But also, this could still be the sushi water weight hanging around too. Idk. It’s Monday though, and a fresh, shiny new week. Let’s roll!

11/2: 204.4 There it is! Of course, I had some digestive issues last night that probably helped get me that number, but it’s a fair trade off. I think I’ve become sensitive to cooked cauliflower of all things. This is not the first time, but it has been a few weeks since I last ate the stuff. I love cauliflower in any form, so this saddens me. 😢 56 net carbs and strength training done. I do think I’m going to reduce my step goal back down to 10,000. It’s been a stretch to hit 11,500 a lot of days lately, which stresses me out more than it should.

11/3: 204.2 I was hoping for more, but I’ll take it. 48 net carbs yesterday, Pelo ride done, and hit 10,000 steps. I’m still mulling over changing my step goal, but figured hitting 10,000 is my bare minimum goal. I really can’t wait to see 199, but man! It’s coming so slowly! I did do my monthly measurements on Monday and was astounded by my hips and waist measurements. Down 8.5” on my hips and 9.5” on my waist since August!

11/4: 204.6 58 net carbs, strength training done, and 10,000 steps. Now why the uptick? Idk. I am feeling a little frustrated. And I’m wondering if maybe I’m not eating enough? My baseline from MFP is 1330 calories, but with exercise it’s usually more like 1450+. I usually stay around 1450. How do I know if I need to eat more? I’m really questioning it, but of course I may be questioning it prematurely.

11/5: 205.4 I will admit, I’m feeling defeated this morning. I’ve been hanging around this weight for nearly three weeks now. I’ve not changed anything, so I have no idea what my body is doing. 45 net carbs yesterday, 8,000 steps, no Pelo ride. My original plan got thrown out the door since we spent the evening buying a new truck. I’ll make the Pelo ride up today though, for sure.

11/6
11/7

I just made my diary public, so if anyone feels inspired, feel free to check it out and let me know if you see anything I could change to see better progress again. Thanks!

chublet25

heaviest weight: 225 pounds (Mar 23, 2021)
current weight: 139
goal weight: 120 - 126 (13-19 pounds from target weight)

weight lost (lb):

round 150: (3.0) . . . . . round 155 (4.0). . . . . .round 160 (3.5). . . . . .round 165 (2.8)
round 151: (3.0). . . . . .round 156 (3.5). . . . . .round 161 (3.5). . . . . .round 166 (3.0)
round 152: (3.0). . . . . .round 157 (4.0). . . . . .round 162 (3.3)
round 153: (3.5). . . . . .round 158 (3.0). . . . . .round 163 (3.7)
round 154: (3.5). . . . . .round 159 (3.0). . . . . .round 164 (3.2)

goal for round 167 is 2.2 pounds (looking for 136.8 on the scales)

29/10. . . . . 138.8 (-0.2)
30/10. . . . . 138.6 (-0.2)
31/10. . . . . 138.2 (-0.4)
1/11. . . . . . 138.2
2/11. . . . . . 137.8 (-0.4)
3/11. . . . . . 137.6 (-0.2)
4/11. . . . . . 137.6
5/11. . . . . . 137.2 (-0.4)

lost so far this round: 1.8 pounds

tiabirdie56

* ROUND 167 (Fr•Oct 29 - Su•Nov 7) Water, 80+ ounces daily, carbs at 30g, last meal(s) by 7pm., that seems to be what I end up at most days.

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 65
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt: 215 (Jan 1)
CW: 195.4
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175       
*It's easier for me to think
10lbs ahead at a time*
▪2018▪Round End Weights*

{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}

▪2019▪Round End Weights*

{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}
{Sep 9~Round 88 - gain .4 lbs -184}
{Sep 19~Round 89 - gain 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139-  DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140-   EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141-  211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142-  215  EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143-  215  EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144-  215  EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145-  214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146-  DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021

Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
¤Looking back on my weight loss history, I cycled from 196lbs to 199lbs for about 6 rounds, even touching 200lbs again before dropping to the 180's.
{Day/Weight/Comment}

▪Day1▪︎ Fr•10/29- ¤195.4 (Th•10/28- 10:15am, 5:30pm, 8:30pm;17hrs) 80g carbs; Fiber•19g; 80ozs water.

▪Day2▪︎ Sa•10/30- ¤195 (Fr•10/29- 12:30pm, 5:30pm; 16hrs) 57g carbs; Fiber•19g; 76ozs water.

▪Day3▪︎ Su•10/31- ¤197 (Sa•10/30- 1:15pm, 4pm, 8:30pm; 19.75hrs) 56g carbs; Fiber•9g; 112ozs water. Late meal, early weigh in

▪Day4▪︎ Mo•11/01- ¤197.6 Su•10/31- 1pm, 9pm; 16.5hrs) 57g carbs; Fiber•g; 71ozs water. Unacceptable. Late meal again, bread.

▪Day5▪︎ Tu•11/02- ¤197.4 Mo•11/01- 7pm, 8:30pm; 22hrs) 46g carbs; Fiber•g; 64ozs water. Out all day, so ate late again.

▪Day6▪︎ We•11/03- ¤196.6 Tu•11/02- 11am, 3pm, 7pm; 14.5hrs) 43g carbs; Fiber•8g; 64ozs water. Need to tighten up the carbs

▪Day7▪︎ Th•11/04- ¤197.6 We•11/03- 6:30pm, 8:30pm; 23.5hrs) 39g carbs; Fiber•4g; 64ozs water. It was too early to weigh in, but what the heck. I was up and I wanted my coffee!

■Day8▪︎ Fr•11/05- ¤197 Th•11/04- 1:15pm, 7pm, 9pm; 16.75hrs) 78g carbs; Fiber•g; 70.4ozs water.

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung and Blood Institute app

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link


Seeking lower bodyfat%

▪2021▪
*update monthly*
•20.6lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered  3.8 points
•BF reduced 4.8%
▪2021▪ Round Start Weights*

R137/Jan/2~SW: 212 (new start)
R138/Jan/12~SW: 209.8
R139/Jan/22~SW:209.6
R140/Feb/01~SW: DNW
R141/Feb/11~SW:
R142/Feb/20~SW
R143/Mar/03~SW:215
R144/Mar/13~SW:215
R145/Mar/23~SW:215
R146/Apr/02~SW:214.3
R147/Apr/11~SW:216
R148/Apr/22~SW:216
R149/May/02~SW:216.3
R150/May/12~SW: DNW
R151/May/22~SW: 216.7
R152/Jun/01~SW: 215.7
R153/Jun/11~SW: 216.2
R154/Jun/21~SW: 215.6
R155/Jun/30~SW: 216
R156/Jul/11~SW: 212.6
R157/Jul /21~SW: 209.4
R158/Jul /31~SW: 208.8
R159/Aug /10~SW: 206.6
R160/Aug /20~SW: 204.6
R161/Aug /30~SW: 202
R162/Sep/9~SW: 200.6
R163/Sep/19~SW: 198.2
R164/Sep/29~SW: 197
R165/Oct/9~SW: 195.4
R166/Oct/19~SW: 195.8
R167/Oct/29~SW: 195.4
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10659439/a-gallon-a-day/p16

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10844981/fall-weight-loss-challenge-2021-october-november-and-december-a-continuation/p9

SheilaBoneham

🍁🐿🍂🐿🍎

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130

2021 Goals (revised) — get out of the 180s; eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.

History 2021

R136 1/1/2021 End weight 187. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 187. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R140 — end weight 187.
R141 — end weight 187. Ave calories 1587. (Goal 1600) ⭐️
R142 3/2/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1720. (Goal 1500)
R143 3/12/21. End weight 188. Ave calories 1733. (Goal 1500)
R144 3/22/21. End weight 187. Ave calories 1690.
R145 4/1/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1504. (Goal 1500). ⭐️
R146 4/11/21. End weight 188 (188.6). Ave calories 1516. (Goal 1500).
R147 4/21/21. End weight 188 (-.6). Ave calories 1526. (Goal <1500.)
R148 5/1/21. End weight 187.4. (-.6). Ave calories 1607. (Goal <1500.)
R149 5/11/21. End weight 188. (+.6). Ave calories 1789. (Goal <1500.)
R150 5/21/21. End weight 188.4. (+.4). Ave calories 1593. (Goal <1500.).
R151 5/31/21. End weight 187.6. (-.8). Ave calories 1812. (Goal <1500.).
R152 6/10/21. End weight 188.6. (+1). Ave calories 1843. (Goal <1500.)
R153 6/20/21. End weight 188. (-.6). Ave calories 1563. (Goal <1500.)
R154 6/30/21. End weight moving average 187.9. (-.1). Ave calories 1663. (Goal <1400.).
R155 7/10/21. Moving average 189.1. (+1.2). Ave calories 1677.
R156 7/20/21. Moving average 188.8. (-.3). Ave calories 1867.
R157 7/30/21. End weight 187. Moving average 187.9. (-.9). Ave calories 1570.
R158 8/9/21: End weight 189.2. Moving ave 188.8. (+.9). Ave calories 1633.
R159 8/19/21: End weight 188.8. Moving Ave 188.3. (-.5). Ave calories 1518.
R160 8/29/21: End weight 187.4. Moving Ave 187.9 (-.4). Ave calories 1519. ]
R161 9/08/21: End weight 185.6. Moving ave 186.5 (-1.4). Ave calories 1324.
R162 9/18/21: End weight 183.6. Moving Ave 183.8 (-2.9). Ave calories 1260.
R163 9/28/21: End weight 182.4. Moving Ave 182.5 (-1.3). Ave calories 1286.
R164 10/8/21: End weight 181.2. Moving Ave 181.4 (-1.1). Ave calories 1405.
R165 10/18/21: End weight 179.4. Moving Ave 179.8 (-1.4). Ave calories 1468.

R166 10/28/21: End weight 180.4. Moving Ave 179.8. (0/0). Ave calories 1545.

R167 goals: calorie average <1400; walk most days; few snacks.

Day/Weight/Comment

10/29 - 179.8
Ok, well, at least my average isn’t rising. The floor has taken longer than planned because the guy’s assistant won’t show up for work, but hopefully he can wrap it up today and we can reassemble the house and eat normally again. I’ve decided that since books, including cookbooks, and other stuff are all out of their homes, it’s a good time to “Marie Kondo” a lot of things!

10/30 - 179.6
Floors are finished—yay! Now to put everything away (and not all over my office floor!). And now I can get back to eating conscientiously. I’m happy and relieved that I didn’t gain this past week. Enjoy your weekend!

10/31 - 🎃 179.6
Happy Halloween, Feliz Dia de Los Muertos, Blessed Samhain! I kept to my calorie goal yesterday, but have a little lag time from heavier days to deal with. All good!

11/01 - 179.7, Ave 179.7
I confess—I ate several Hershey’s minis last night. Oh well! Now I’m off for a long walk with the pupper! I’ll do better today. 😁

11/02 - 179.6, Ave 179.7
Aaack — ate over calorie goal. Time to get serious again. I want to get out of the 70s by the end of the year. No more evening snacks!!! I was doing well with that but have backslid the past week.

11/03 - 178.4, Ave 179.5
So interesting — my calories have been higher (~1600) the past two weeks, and I’ve held steady, but then this drop. I am moving a lot—long walks with the pup plus doggy school two days a week. And I’m off for one of those walkies now!

11/04 - 179, Ave 179.3

11/05 - 178.6, Ave 179
Apparently my up and down calories are working for me. We have 5 more rounds this year if I’ve calculated correctly, so I may not get out of the 70s by Jan 1, but if I keep up my current rate I should be close. As long as I’m moving in the right direction! I’ve been experimenting to see which really works best for me, no breakfast, big breakfast, or something in between. I can’t skip it, I’ve found—I get woozy by mid morning. My fav is a homemade egg muffin—whole grain English muffin, Canadian bacon, cheese, & egg. It’s very balanced nutritionally and I eat less later in the day. I also love French toast made with Dave’s Killer Bread Good Seed thin—I pour the extra egg over the bread for more protein & fat, and eat it with a thin topping of fruit-only spread. Very satisfying. Also like (occasionally) Bilinski chicken sausages. Just curious — what do you all eat for breakfast?

11/06 -
11/07 -

ashleycarole86

Hi all! Ashley here, 35 years old.
Original SW - 293 (01/28/2021)
GW - 168

R164 SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)
R165 SW 204.8 EW 205.4 (+0.6)
R166 SW 205.4 EW 199 (-6.4)

R167 SW: 199
R167 GW: 197

SW:
Day/Weight/Comment
10/29 / 199 / Second day in a row holding my weight in the 100's! Woo hoo.
10/30 / 197.6 / I was low on my steps yesterday as I had a volunteer event at night and then it was dark and snowy and I was tired. Nevertheless, my food adjusts to account for it. So happy to be putting a bit more distance between myself and the 200's!
10/31 / 197.6 / Had the most intense Peloton ride for me to date yesterday, the sweat was literally dripping off of me!
11/1 / 197.4 / Halloween was fun, had a fun sized bar or two but nothing crazy and fit it within my calories. 35th birthday today, feeling reflective and happy at how this year has gone.. looking forward to another fun year of progress ahead!
11/2 / 198.4 / Ate a bigger birthday meal last night so there is definitely more food in transit. My husband left for a 5 night business trip so it will be a quieter week around the house.
11/3 / 198.6 / Another bigger dinner last night but calories were where I planned them to be and I had a great Peloton ride. Lots of good updates by everyone today - keep it up!
11/4 / 197.2 / New low weight! Yesterday was a very healthy day of eating and I felt good about my choices.
11/5 / 196.6 / Had a Chinese food birthday dinner for a friend last night which I knew about in advance so I tailored my day around it. Started Beginner Epic Day 1 - hello legs!
11/6
11/7

CamandJarvis

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

30, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3
R73 EW: 155.2
R74 EW: 155.4
R75 EW: 156.1
R76 EW: 155.6
R80 EW: 153.2
R81 EW: 154.3
R82 EW: 154.1
R84 EW: 156.5
R89 EW: 156.7
R91 EW: 160.1
R93 EW: 159.3
R94 EW: 156.1
R98 EW: 154.5
R99 EW: 155.9
R100 EW: 152.8
R101 EW: 149.7 (1/15)
R102 EW: 149.0
R103 EW: 149.0
R104 EW: 146.2
R105 EW: 146.6
R106 EW: 144.6
R107 EW: 146.8 (spring break, only 2 days weight)
R108 EW: 147.7 (Moving out of state, starting new job)
R109 EW: 148.1
R110 EW: 150.1
R111 EW: 154.3
R112 EW: 152.6
R113 EW: 151.7
R121 EW: 153.0
R122 EW: 154.8
R123 EW: 153.9
R124 EW: 153.4
R125 EW: 155.6
R126 EW: 152.3
R127 EW: 151.5
R128 EW: 151.0
R129 EW: 151.0
R130 EW: 152.6
R131 EW: 153.9
R132 EW: 150.6
R133 EW: 151.2
R134 EW: 149.3
R135 EW: 149.5
R136 EW: 148.4
R137 EW: 147.9
R138 EW: 148.4
R139 EW: 151.9
R140 EW: 150.4
R141 EW: 150.4 (SNOVID)
R142 EW: 144.0 (PRK)
R143 EW: 144.2
R144 EW: 147.0
R145 EW: 145.7
R146 EW: 145.9
R147 EW: 145.9
R148 EW: 146.5
R149 EW: 147.3
R150 EW: 146.8
R151 EW: 147.9
R152 EW: 147.7
R152 EW: DNW
R153 EW: 147.2
R154 EW: 147.0
R155 EW: 144.7
R156 EW: DNW
R157 EW: 146.1
R158 EW:146.6
R159 EW: 146.3
R160 EW: 150.2
R161 EW: 146.7
R162 EW: 144.6
R163 EW: 146.2
R164 EW: 147.3
R165 EW: 146.3
R166 EW: 148.5

Last weight
10/28 - 148.5

Round Goal: 144.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
10/29 - 146.0
10/30 - 144.7
10/31 - 144.7
11/01 - 146.5
11/02 - 146.5
11/03 - 147.5
11/04 - DNW
11/05 - 148.9 - Lots of little things adding up: the last few days indulgence (takes my body 1-2 days to see those), no TMI, shy of normal water intake (about 75oz), heavy dinner (tamales, my favorite and definitely overindulged) It's fine, I knew it was coming and I'm just happy to stay below 150s. I also know I may not see it drop off completely until next round. Just need to get back on track and stay there. It'll drop down on its own so long as I keep behaving.
11/06
11/07

Previous Day's Comments

10/29 - Sometimes I wonder if my body is playing tricks on me. A sudden unexplained gain that just so happens to fall on the end of the round? Followed by a much more expected weight one day later? Hmmmm, suspicious. Oh well, moving on. Cold and super windy here these last few days. Haven't taken the pup because the last time I did, I nearly got blown away. Hopefully today is calmer and I don't have to coordinate between work meetings to get outside for one. Still feeling okay, BF still sounding horrible. Doing my best to keep up with my tea/supplement regime. Reishi, ashwagandha, and cinnamon in mornings, ginger, turmeric, black pepper, and cayenne in evenings. Gut boosting, inflammatory reducing, and immune assisting. Zinc and a Vit C/D on hand as well if I feel my diet isn't sufficient to provide those.
10/30 - Now I'm really confused! I expected to be up, especially with a later night snack involved (granted, just a handful of cashews, but still a late snack). I'm sure this will bounce back up tomorrow, it seems oddly low given how I haven't exactly been the best food wise. Also, could be lack of water. I only hit about 70-75 oz water yesterday versus my normal 90+ oz. Still good since doc wants me to drink 1/2 body weight in oz, but lower than normal. Bit of a dry throat this morning, thankfully not crazy sore. Started off with a tea right away and now on to room temperature water to sooth it better. Thinking of breaking my fast to make a honey-mushroom shot for immunity and to sooth the dryness a bit more.
10/31 - I don't trust this. Either my body or the scale is playing tricks with me. 144.x is elusive and has been for months. I wasn't careful with food yesterday (BF made breakfast tacos, I had a bagel and peanut butter for lunch, and finally got my senses straight to make stuffed pepper soup for dinner. With a roll. Then BF wanted my homemade brownies which I couldn't resist and had a piece). It'll probably show up tomorrow. This is beyond odd to have 144 two days in a row like that. I don't want to hope too much, but part of me is excited this may be the end of my months-long adjustment (about every 10lbs, looking at my historical data). I have a 5k today. I don't think I'll try to run it all, I haven't run in weeks due to work and I'm just not feeling it 100%. I have a dry throat again this morning, drinking tea before I set off to walk this. Dang. Was hoping this would be a good benchmark for my actual 5k in 3 weeks. Will try to run where I can manage without overdoing it or causing injury. Will have pup so probably have to pause to drop her off before continuing it at some point. At least the fresh air should do me some good!
11/01 - This is more what I've been expecting. Not quite enough water (minimum goal), pizza, and holy moly the soreness! My knee hurt horribly last night. So bad that it starting shooting pain up into my hip. This morning is better, but I can feel the tension in the outside of my leg from knee to hip. Also major soreness in quads. Tried to stretch yesterday -- seems I did a better job with my hamstrings than quads. Ah, live and learn. Allergies got me. They've been really bad in my area for a few days and that run outside stuffed me up good. I used a Neti pot this morning and cleared out some gunk so I can breathe and feel better already. Will take my allergy meds today for sure (and the nasal spray!) Today will work on water and better food choices. Hav - Good ol' early wakeup to commute. Was under maintenance but over goal calories yesterday, my own fault. I was mindlessly eating. Glad I didn't go up further. Water was back on track at over 90oz. Goal for today is to stick to water. I'll be in a classroom all day so not a lot of movement. Hopefully we'll get breaks frequently enough to get moving.e leftover stuffed pepper soup for lunch, at least!
11/02 - The hunger monster attacked yesterday. No matter what, I was huuuuuungry. Will be better today. Only packed lunch and protein shake today. No cash and the vending machine only takes cash (thank you universe for that forced avoidance). Water was good yesterday and hoping for that again today. Soreness from 5k finally going away, too. Lunch is an hour so I'll see if I can't take a nice walk after eating before I have to be back in the classroom.
11/03 - Off the rails a tad yesterday food-wise. Also, the storm was more wind than rain at my work location and kicked up some serious allergies. I ended up taking Nyquil decongestant knowing I'd be up half the night sniffling, sneezing, coughing without it (post-nasal drip is real real real in my life). Good news, it cleared me up and I was OUT. Bad news, I was a ZOMBIE this morning. I'm still only half human at this point, but at least I'm not walking into walls unable to keep my eyes open hahaha With that, I completely forgot to weigh in and went straight to my computer with my water to drink up and do my meeting. Will see about a walk later with the pup once the sun is out -- cold front has me shivering quite a bit already. Water has been good the last few days but I'll be continuing to push water to help move the excess indulgences along. Took glucose this morning and it's improved since Tuesday (may be due to a longer fast? 330am vs 8am readings...) My lab results showed me just barely under the prediabetic diagnosis range. Today I'm fairly well under. Positive note - it didn't take a diagnosis for me to take action, just a dire warning. With everyone but my mom being diabetic, I have plethora of genetics working against me so I have to really focus on the factors I can control to keep diabetes at bay. My job is to ensure proper preventative maintenance on machines, need to reframe my mind to believing my body is a machine. Preventative maintenance on it is far better than a panicked last minute reactive fix. We engineers sometimes have very odd thought processes, but I'm DETERMINED to figure out how to make this brain understand haha
11/04
11/05
11/06

starrjulia8

I am reading but not posting this week. I went completely off the rails for the holiday with too much chocolate. Today I am back to my last posting weight. Which is still 8 lbs heavier than my August birthday. However if I can lose the Halloween candy weight in less than a week, there is still hope for me.

You all know that my life has been a bit a crazy in the last few months. I don't know what have done without the 10 day challenge. I have a new hair cut which makes me feel renewed. I still have some work but I am thankful for you all keeping me grounded.

Now I just wish the gym babysitting would open for me. See you in Round 168...

CamandJarvis

playhardkf2017 wrote: »

I was recently in a situation that your FamWife was in but I applied to other positions and realized that I really love my job after learning more about the other positions I had applied & interviewed for. Also, in the end for me, my program's transition didn't affect me on a daily level and so far I'm happy the way it worked out for me.

For your situation, I totally recommend applying because you have nothing to lose and that's the best time to be looking. At least, it'll be interview practice if you haven't interviewed in a while. When I was questioning what I wanted to do this summer, my manager at the time (she was losing her role in our program because there was a merge, so I was open with her about exploring other options) told me it's always good to continue looking even when you're content.

Edited to add: I also think interviews can be really telling about a company just by the vibes the interviewers give off. I would also be a major zombie if I was commuting/working the hours you have been recently. That alone can take a toll on your health. So that's another point to consider.

Thank you. I did end up applying. My friend has been very unhappy. Nobody stepped up to train or assist her when she started and now that she's managed to figure it out for the most part, everyone else who has been there awhile has been piling it all on her. Poor girl has even taken on the new girl because the new girl's mentor is MIA. Won't reach out, won't respond, etc. FamWife knew what that was like and took her on to train her best she can.

She is waiting for 18month mark when she is then mobile to get promoted and/or move accounts (departments). If she can, she may stay. If not, she's said she's done. I get it.

For me? I'm happy with my work. I love the people. I hate the commute and the toll it takes on me, both mentally and physically. Plus all the uncertainty. I know power will always be necessary so job security, but I know coal and natural gas, I have no knowledge of renewables (not been in a position to learn) and with that, I don't know if I'll have the most job security moving forward if I don't get the chance to learn it.

Ah well, it's done now. Thank you for the great perspective!

Chalmation

SW: 152.4
GW: 125

Previous Rounds

Round 139 SW 167.2 EW 165
Round 140 EW 161.6
Round 141 EW 158.8
Round 142 EW 156
Round 143 EW 153.8
Round 144 EW 150.8
Round 145 EW 151.8
Round 146 EW 152
Round 147 EW 147.8
Round 148 EW 144.6
Round 149 EW 147.2
Round 150 EW 143.6
Round 151 EW 144.4
Round 152 EW 142.2
Round 153 EW 142
Round 154 EW 142.6
Round 155 EW 140
Round 156 EW 138.2
Round 157 EW 137.4
Round 158 DNF
Rounds 159-165 DNS

Round 166 EW 153

10/29: 152.4
10/30: 152.4
10/31: 152.2
11/1: 152.6 No obvious reason for the uptick. Didn’t do anything different yesterday. No candy.
11/2: 151.6
11/3: 151.8
11/4: 152 Weighed 3 hours earlier than usual. Had to get up early to bring my sister to the airport.
11/5: 150.4

Overall Weight Loss

deepwoodslady

Lilylady3k wrote: »

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”, 61
Ultimate Lifetime Goal: Weigh Less Each Year Than the Last
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 2021 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150's

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, strength training, 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; ~12-16 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)
R100-121: notes in 2020 folder
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123-135: notes in 2020 folder
R136 20210101: 211.4 (-1.5)
R137 20210111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20210121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R139 20210131: 208.6 (+.9)
R140 20210210: 206.6 (-2)
R141 20210220: 210.2 (+3.6)
R142 20210302: 208.0 (-2.2)
R143 20210312:207.3 (-.7)
R144 20210322 209.2 (+1.9)
R145 20210401 208.4 (-.8)
R146 20210411 207.2 (-1.2)
R147 20210421 206.5 (-.7)
R148 20210501 207.3 (+.8)
R149 20210511 207.7 (+.4)
R150 20210521 205.5 (-2.2)
R151 20210531 206.7 (+1.2)
R152 20210610 205.3 (-1.4)
R153 20210620 207.1 (+1.8)
R154 20210630 205.9 (-1.2)
R155 20210710 206.1 (+.2)
R156 20210720 207.1 (+1)
R157 20210730 205.6 (-1.5)
R158 20210809 203.2 (-2.4)
R159 20210819 202.9 (-.3)
R160 20210829 203.1 (+.2)
R161 20210908 203.1 (+/-0)

R162 20210918 203.2 (+.1)
R163 20210928 203.9 (+.7)
R164 & R165 20211018 207.6 (+3.7) 16 day road trip did some damage
R166 20211028 207.8 (+.2)

R167: Time for a mental reset! I want to be under 200 before 2022. If that is going to happen then I need to lose the vacation gain and get back on a losing track!
🎯Mini Goal: <205 (Repeat until I hit it!)
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike, swim, and strength class twice per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in Nov!



Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
10/29 208.5 @ fishing camp 🎣 Strength Training 1 hr, no walk, long car drive, 2037 cal, 226 net carbs, AF.
10/30 207.9 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 2.6 miles, fishing, 1224 cal, 112 net carbs, AF.
10/31 209.0 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 3.6 miles, fishing caught 21” Speckled Trout, 1653 cal, 124 net carbs, 3 drinks. Way too many chips (even counting them) with fried fresh fish tacos w/ avocado. Driving home today to spend the evening with our adult kids eating traditional chili and handing out full size (not fun size) M&Ms candy while we sit out on the driveway. Taking my mom with us for a long visit.
11/1 209.6 Long drive, .5 mile walk, bad food choices, ? cal, ? net carbs, AF. Time to turn things around and get focused on getting back under 205.
Brought my mom back to visit for the baby shower at the end of the week as well as doctor’s visits she scheduled in Houston.
11/2 207.9 Walked 3.2 miles, gardening, 1692 cal, 70 net carbs, 3 glasses wine. Bought and planted flowers yesterday in front of my house! Snapdragons, Pansies, Kale, Alyssum, and a few extra for the large pot next to the door. Great exercise weeding digging planting ... not to mention lugging big bags of mulch.
11/3 207.7 Walked .6 miles, Strength Training 1 hr, 1848 cal, 171 net carbs, AF. Lots of shopping & mom’s doctors visits. But did cook chicken enchilada soup (added zucchini) in crock pot so we had a healthier dinner when we returned home!
https://www.skinnytaste.com/crock-pot-chicken-enchilada-soup/
My mother self diagnosis and medicates usually. She has had neuropathy for 4 years but would not see someone about it. Took my mom to a doctor about her neuropathy in her feet & lower legs. Her doc has not done A1c lab work but this one thinks she might be pre-diabetic so she will get more lab work to check. He is switching her from over the internet TrueWell (150 mg alpha-lipoid acid) to EBM’s pharmaceutical grade EB-N6 (600 mg alpha-lipoid acid). Said she is not a candidate for his program to reverse with surgery. She is 85 (5’4” 175 lbs) and eats primarily carbs with few vegetables & protein. He recommended she start keto and then switch to Mediterranean diet. Read Sugar Crush and Fat for Fuel to better understand what she is doing to her body with all the carbs. We checked these books out from the library. She needs to walk, bike or swim at least 20 min 3x per week so I took her out for a short walk … she is active but doesn’t exercise. I also have her doing daily stretches and exercises for her sciatic nerve issue. It is hard to incorporate these changes in an 85 year old … but reinforces my path to healthier lifestyle and I need to get back focused on my own journey to lowering the number on the scale!
11/4 207.5 Walked 3.8 miles, 1530 cal, 138 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Baked pumpkin cookies and pear cake for the baby shower on Saturday at my house. Also cooked a very large pot of chicken sausage gumbo to prep for all the company coming in Friday evening. Kitchen sort of day which was good activity given all the rain in the afternoon/evening.
11/5 208.3 No exercise, did not journal food, 2 glasses wine at my sisters … relatives are in town for the shower already and she cooked dinner for us. I was dressed for strength training class when my DIL called crying ~8am. My son is out of town and she is pregnant due late Dec. She was at the school where she teaches. Spotting/bleeding. Drove the 50 miles across Houston picked her up then drove back into town to the med center to see her doctor. All is fine with mom & baby no sign of preterm early labor. Small infection that can cause early contractions so antibiotics and she is good. Lunch out to feed her and then took her home to rest until my son arrived back home from AZ. Then back to my home to care for my mom who I had promised a mani pedi.
11/6
11/7

@Lilylady3k Have I told you lately that I love you? Wow what a great MIL you are. And daughter too. You are such a nice lady. Surely many many blessings will come to you!

CamandJarvis

starrjulia8 wrote: »

I am reading but not posting this week. I went completely off the rails for the holiday with too much chocolate. Today I am back to my last posting weight. Which is still 8 lbs heavier than my August birthday. However if I can lose the Halloween candy weight in less than a week, there is still hope for me.

You all know that my life has been a bit a crazy in the last few months. I don't know what have done without the 10 day challenge. I have a new hair cut which makes me feel renewed. I still have some work but I am thankful for you all keeping me grounded.

Now I just wish the gym babysitting would open for me. See you in Round 168...

I'm glad we can be here for you! I look forward to seeing the renewed you in the next round

coblujay

@nicoles0305 When that happens to me, Nicole, I check to make sure I'm being accurate in my logging. I start measuring everything again, since I tend to overestimate my portions as time goes on. I also refocus on drinking all my water and eating before 6pm. That's really helped me get over those tough hurdles when they come.

coblujay

Age: 62 5’6”

SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)

CW: 216.8 (10/28/21)

UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 214

Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day

Swim, Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)

Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8) Challenge 157: 242 (-3.4)
Challenge 158: 240 (-2.0) Challenge 159: 237 (-3.0)
Challenge 160: 235.6 (-1.4) Challenge 161: 229.6 (-6.0)
Challenge 162: 227.6 (-2.0) Challenge 163: 223.4 (-4.2)
Challenge 164: 221.6 (-1.8) Challenge 165: 218.6 (-3.0)
Challenge 166: 216.8 (-1.8)

10/29 216.4 (-.4) Almost fifty pounds down since May. That’s amazing. I hope to be down fifty more by May of next year. I may skip my indulgence meal this week. It really threw me off last week. No organized exercise today, so I’ll have to really pay attention to my calories.
10/30 215.2 (-1.6) Yes…finally a bit of a whoosh. 216 has always been my stuck weight. I’d diet and get there and then get stuck long enough to give up. I’ve only passed it once in the last 20 years. I was so careful to stay on plan yesterday and to get my water. Today is Orange Theory Fitness and tomorrow is hiking about 6 miles. Looking forward to a good and healthy week.
10/31 215.6 (-1.2) Worked at out OTF yesterday. Doing lunges, I noticed that I’m pretty stable on my feet, which has not been the case in the past. My balance is definitely improving. Hiking this morning on a cold fall day in Colorado. Happy Halloween!
11/1 215 (-1.8) My sister and I planned to hike six miles yesterday. It was really foggy in the mountains and when we got to the top, it was drizzling and we were concerned we’d be climbing down the steep parts in snow. We cut the hike short (4 miles) and finished before the weather got worse. It was cold. I need to pull out my long underwear. Still beautiful, as always. Busy day today with no scheduled exercise.
11/2 214.6 (-2.2) After bouncing around so much last round, I’m finally losing a bit at a time. I skipped my indulgence meal last week, so I’ll be ready for one on Friday. I’m spending that time and those calories going out to lunch with a good friend. I can’t wait. Swimming today. How are halfway through this challenge already?
11/3 214.0 (-2.8) Woohoo! Officially over 50 pounds down…51 to be exact. I don’t ever remember losing 50 pounds before (although I never needed to). I’m almost halfway to my goal weight. Busy day today. No formal exercise, just lots of time on my feet. Next mini-goal? 199.
11/4 214.2 (-2.6) No complaints here. I didn’t drink all my water yesterday. The day got away from me. I have another busy day today and am going to do my best to get to Orange Theory for a workout in between all my meetings. Tomorrow, I’m having my indulgence meal for lunch. So, I’ll have a bit of a bounce at the end of this round.
11/5 213.6 (-3.2) I’m in a team challenge with a few MFPers and that really pushed me to complete my workout last night. Otherwise, I would have skipped it. It’s amazing how that personal accountability to others works. I’m swimming this morning and taking the dogs out. Dinner is my indulgence meal. So, a bounce is in my future. Looking forward to having a favorite meal with dessert.

deepwoodslady

Round 167
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS [color==deeppink] YOUNG [/color==deeppink] & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 125 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R166 EW= 189.2
R167 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 R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 through R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = …..4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 through R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = …..8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 through R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = …..5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 through R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = …..8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = …2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 through 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 through 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = [color=blue)…..4.7 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = ……0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]…..16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 (09/19/21 thru 09/28/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 188.4)

R164 (09/29/21 thru 10/08/21) = …..2.8 LOST (Ending Weight 185.6)

R165 (10/09/21 thru 10/18/21) = …..0 LOST or GAINED (Ending Weight 185.6)

R166 (10/19/21 thru 10/28/21) = …..3.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 189.2)

R167 (10/29/21 thru 11/07/21) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/28 …..189.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
10/29 …..186.6 ….. (Trend weight 187.2) A nice drop after a day with very careful meals. However, the snacks weren’t good. Once on that cycle the cravings are horrid. All the more reason to stick to our guns and STAY AWAY from things not in the plan. Happy to see this drop. TMI helped too. Travel today, unfortunately. Seriously low on tile for the bathroom reno so away I go this morning. Back this evening by 6:00 I hope. Lunch out. Dinner at home is the plan.

10/30 …..188.0 ….. ( Trend weight 187.3)Travel and car-sitting weight showing up so no surprise here. I’m going to work on having an excellent day. Time for compensation. The piper wants his pay.

10/31 …..188.4 ….. (Trend weight 187.3) Halloween Candy. End of Story.

11/01 …..189.4 ….. (Trend weight 187.7) Pizza and candy. All things an overweight diabetic should not eat. I haven’t been logging either. Just log breakfast everyday then never get around to logging the rest of the meals or the exercise. Still struggling with others in the house right now. I’ve got to find some time for me too.

11/02 …..189.0 ….. (Trend weight 187.8) Scale down but trend is up and that is disturbing but motivating. First snow last night in Northern Michigan which is still stuck to the ground this morning. But the sun is shining (somewhat) and I’m feeling pretty good today so I’m going to run with that. We are halfway through this challenge already? Wait a minute, didn't it just start? Wow, I've got some serious work to do!

11/03 …..189.0 ….. (Trend weight 187.9) Good News. They got the entire breast lump with surgery and all margins show no signs of cancer. Overjoyed. With a young adult Autistic Son with me, I always worry about my longevity. Now, to apply that (again) to my lifestyle and eating habits! Today is my daughter’s birthday (the one who is living with me). There will be cake & ice cream and special dinner but I will work hard to not go overboard! I would love to end this round with a lower overall number and back on track in mind, body and soul! My body has been through a lot since early August when they first found the skin lump. It’s time to treat it right and show it the respect it deserves.

11/04 ….189.6 ….. (Trend weight 188.1) Okay. The celebrations are all over. Today I will pawn the leftovers off on my workers and make a good dietary plan regardless of what the others in the house do. Today I take my grandsons to their hair appointments. I always get them lunch or dinner afterward (dinner today because it’s a school day). I will not be ordering for myself. Getting serious here . I need a good streak!

11/05 …..188.8 ….. (Trend weight 188.2) I had a pretty good day yesterday. Not perfect but better than it’s been in several days. Weight down almost a pound but still trending up which is disturbing but probably fair after the week I’ve had. Now to turn that number around too. @quiltingjaine … Yes you gave me a high-five already and it felt great!

11/06 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

11/07 …..xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s