10# Challenge Redeaux
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Weight loss this week: -1.5
Net Loss: -2.50 -
I was even for this week. Parts of the week were pretty strong, but there were a couple of evenings that I didn't stick to my overall plan. Actually, to be honest, I *did* stick to my plan on those evenings, but I had "planned" to eat more and drink alcohol (which is not part of my overall plan, but those two nights were special occasions). Regardless, I'm not really making progress on the 10 pound challenge at this moment. I will need to buckle down a bit.
The issue at the moment is that I know I've got other activities coming up that are not in line with losing weight. We're going on a trip soon, and we will be eating out every day. While I don't plan to eat with reckless abandon, I also am not planning on being strict and highly-limited in my intake.
Hopefully I can keep things in better check during the home time before and after travel!2 -
As I mentioned previously, I'm not going to weigh for awhile but will focus on/report on behavioral changes of diligent tracking and calorie deficit (and eventually more movement) each week.
Tracking was great this week. I improved over last week's deficit of 2200 calories to about 2900. But my goal is 3500 deficit. There were still too many snacks this week. But on the plus side, there were more fruits and veggies and more planned dinners.
This week my goal is to reduce snacks even further and have better dinner plans. I have the next three days of dinners planned/shopped for, so I'm off to a decent start.
Sleep has risen as an issue again, so that really needs to be a priority over everything. Nothing good happens without good sleep.1 -
Down 2. 6 for the week. Most days have been 2 meal days while we are in our RV, eating a larger and later lunch, then not having dinner because we are not really hungry. So since the first of the year I am down by 9.1 pounds. Can he make to 10 off in the first month of the year? Only time will tell!0
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I have an early meeting tomorrow AM, so am posting now.
At WW, a new low, down 1.4# to 217.6#, shoes and all! So down 2.6# so far.1 -
Up .4 lbs this week. Up 1.2 lbs for challenge. Wasn't able to concentrate this week on losing. DW has been sick for better than a week. It's always a struggle when one or the other of us is sick. Looking for a better week ahead.0
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I'm up 2.8 at WW. ;(
Gotta really watch my snacking.0 -
I'm down 0.4 pounds, but in reality, I've simply been bouncing around the same weight range without making any progress. I know exactly why: I haven't gotten evening snacks and alcohol under perfect control. I know that many may balk at the term "perfect," but if I want to lose weight, even a snack and a glass of bourbon three-times a week is apparently too much.
I guess if I'm being perfectly honest, though, I could also work on tightening up my weekends a bit too. I certainly don't go crazy on the weekend, but I definitely allow myself more leeway. In the past that has worked out just fine: more strict on the weekdays, less strict on the weekends. Perhaps as I get older, and my metabolism slows a bit, I may need to cut down a bit more than I had in the past.
On a good note, I've been doing well sticking to my exercise plan.
In other news, I'm going on a ski trip next week. There will be a lot more activity, but we'll also be dining out every night, so I am sure I won't be able to out-ski my mouth!
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I'm still not weighing but am reporting on my behaviors.
I had a good week. Finally achieved my weekly goal of a 3500 calorie deficit. It was a bit over 3600. I had better meal plans in place for the week. I feel good about my progress in terms of food choices (i.e. more fruits/veggies and better planned dinners) but there's still room for improvement. I've developed a daily hot chocolate habit that's not doing me any favors. Honestly, I can fit the calories in, but there's just no need to, and keeping those calories in doesn't leave much room for error.
So far, I feel good about easing into the new year from a calorie restriction standpoint. Even with just four weeks of data, I can see some patterns that need to be addressed.
This week's goals are to maintain at least the 3500 deficit, eat fewer calories categorized as "snack," increase daily protein and exercise at least three times. I have dinners planned through Monday, and that is helpful.
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From Friday WI How'd You Do. I'm up 2.0 lbs. I think I know why I'm gaining weight. I'm eating toooo much toooo late in the evenings and eating the wrong things. That should just about cover it.
So for the challenge I'm up 3.2 lbs.
This is what happens when one lets them self go. Got to get with it. 0 -
Up by 4#! WTF?
Very unhappy about it but thats what I get for being over confident, now to get back to weighing an measuring0 -
So . . . I gave in to temptation and weighed. My starting weight on January 8th was my highest ever recorded weight. I was concerned that with not meeting the 3500 calorie deficit each week that I wasn't making progress and might need to give myself a KITA. I can see a slight difference in my belly, but at this weight, it's hard to appreciate any difference.
Thrilled to report I'm down exactly six pounds in four weeks. I know much of this is early water weight loss, but it has put a little pep in my step to be reminded that I don't have to be perfect (at least at this weight) to lose weight.
For now, I'm going to stick with weighing in every 4-6 weeks. It's been mentally useful to focus on behaviors ( tracking, better food choices) without weekly "scale noise."2 -
@whathapnd You go girl!!!!!
For me, official WW was -3.2 (217.2#) which is 1.4 down since the first weigh-in in January. Of course Tol and I are both Maintenance, but both still trying to lose. I am working towards at least 10# below goal (looking for 210).0 -
Up another 1 lb for a grand total of 4.2 lbs up since 1/1/22. Let me just say it's been an interesting mental challenging month of January. No need to go into it. I'll just have to get a grip knuckle down and get real.1
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I had a good week from an eating standpoint. I actively reduced my snack/junk food intake significantly.
I overshot my goal deficit of 3500 calories to a deficit of 4900+ calories. This was the result of my sleep pattern being significantly off and trying to time meals so that I was not eating too close to when I anticipated actually falling asleep. This deficit is fine for the week but not one I'm aiming to keep up.
I'm working hard to get sleep under control, but I know from experience that it will take awhile.0 -
Wednesday, at WW I was up 3.2#. Know why and am working on it. Still within my goal envelope.0
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I'm back from vacation last week, and I'm up 0.4 pounds. Honestly, I expected to be up a lot more, given how much food I ate and beer I drank! I guess that skiing does burn a few calories to have helped keep things in some check.
I am not eating well, though. I'm still snacking and having too much alcohol during the week. I think it's a mixture of stress-eating and boredom. I have been very stressed at work, as we are really struggling with "the great resignation," so many of our support personnel have moved on to outside jobs. Plus, we are experiencing deep "COVID-burnout." My job is to be the cheerleader at work, and it's a tough job to pull off. By the time I get home, I am fried. After dinner, all I feel like I can do is plop down on the couch, have a glass of wine or bourbon, and mindlessly watch TV. It's not the healthiest approach, for sure.
I am still exercising regularly, and that's a plus. Mrs. 0mania runs with me 4x/week, and that's been a great opportunity to talk through things that are going on in our life. I don't know what I'd do if I didn't have her as a support person.
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Dead even.0
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Up 1.2 lbs again this week. @steveOmania I feel your pain. For the challenge I'm up 5.4 lbs. Let's see what the heck an I doing here. My January was anything but normal work wise and pretty much had me topsy-turvy. Well one good thing for February the weather has been beautiful. On to another week.0
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Down 2 lbs since the beginning of the Challenge. This is right on target for my goal to drop 6 lbs by April Fool`s Day1
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I feel ready to commit to an exercise goal and will use my check-ins here to report my compliance. It's been helpful to report on behaviors that should lead to weight loss (e.g. tracking and whether I've achieved my desired calorie deficit.) I want/need to exercise for many reasons: better health, more stamina, build muscle/reduce fat, get the body I want etc. Like the calorie restriction, I plan to ease into this so that I don't burn-out/resent it and give my head and body a chance to "like" it. (There was a time when I enjoyed regular exercise.)
Anyway, my goal between now and Friday is two 30-minute sessions of something. Starting Friday, my goal will be four days of something every week with a goal of eventually getting to at least five days every week. For now, that's a good enough plan.
Just wanted to put this out there so that I keep myself honest with reporting. Thanks for listening. 😊2 -
I'm down a pound this week, post vacation. However, I'm really not making overall progress. I'm just bouncing around in the same range. My head isn't really in the game. I really liked thinking about Wednesday's LTL discussion (self-sabotage). This week I shot myself in both feet, fell partway down the stairs so decided to throw myself the rest of the way down, and found myself in a hole and just kept digging (is that enough metaphors?). But seriously, I could almost hear myself saying "F-you" to my plan.
I don't have a great explanation for my current psychology, except to say that I am simply mentally fried. I am feeling aggravated by a variety of things, including COVID/masking, some work stuff, and too much interaction with others this week (that the introvert in me begging for some alone time, I guess). My tolerance and compassion are shot. Stick a fork in me, I'm done!
Perhaps if/when we start getting a hint that Spring will get here at some point, that would help. On a good note, I am going on my first work-trip in a long time, and I'm going somewhere warm at least, so that's a start.
But, as always, I'll keep claiming that I'm trying to take off those last few pounds.
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@steveOmania I feel you pain and frustration. I'm bouncing around like a ping pong ball. I'm up .4 from last week and 5.8 lbs since 1/1/22.
I take a lot of medications in fact I've lost count but it's a bunch. One or some of my meds are messing with my appetite and possibly metabolism but I don't know which. Perhaps it's an excuse but I really don't think about it that much.
One thing I do know is I gotta this this Ole head on straight and move on.0 -
@steve0mania
I feel your pain. Yesterday, at WW, I ALMOST had to have her "skip the number". 221.8#, too close for comfort. That is up 0.2# since my weigh-in on 1/5. I'm bouncing, but not staying down to my lower bounces. Part of the problem is I'm hooked on a Fiber One bar, which is 4 PPs, 140 cal., but ohhh so yummy. Although I resist, it still gets to me. I've been under calories and PPs the last couple of days, but.... I'm not getting as much "exercise" as usual (shoulder issues, over strained), but am getting my steps.
Just gotta get a grip. Thinking of cutting it in half and saving the rest for the next day.
We'll see if that will calm my craving.0 -
I am 5.5 pounds down in this challenge.1
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Reporting on my behaviors versus weighing in.
I tracked diligently. My calorie deficit was 3250 versus my goal of 3500. This may not seem like a big deal, but I'm not very muscular and am sedentary, so to lose a pound a week consistently, I likely need to have a higher deficit than 3500.
I didn't exercise like I said I would. I'm cutting myself a break on that because I've been in a lot of pain (inflammation/arthritis) due to sleep issues. I finally made an appointment with doc for a check-up and to discuss. Hoping to get some answers.
I don't "feel" like I'm losing weight despite consistently having a calorie deficit. Part of this may be due to inflammation/feeling bloated, but another part of me wonders if I need to step up the calorie deficit for a few weeks. I'm feeling a little aggravated. I had lost six pounds in four weeks and was feeling good about that, but seeing myself in the mirror and remembering that my starting point was my highest ever recorded weight has me a little bummed. (This might fall in the category of snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.)
The sun is finally out despite the cold temps, so maybe that will help my mood.
I'm sticking with a stated goal of four days of exercise for the upcoming week.
My name is Emmie, and I need an attitude adjustment.0 -
@Al_Howard - - let me know if it helps. If so, I'll drag myself to a meeting. ☺0
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Down 4 lbs since January 1st. Right on target to be at a 6-lb loss by April Fool's Day.0
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@Al_Howard - - let me know if it helps. If so, I'll drag myself to a meeting. ☺
LOL Forgot to use it. Was DOWN 1.6#. Too busy doing the "Happy Dance"
Interestingly, the subject of this week was setting "small goals". Gee sounds familiar.0
