Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 189

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  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,257 Member
    edited June 2022
    _JeffreyD_ wrote: »

    We are all surrounded by people who don’t give a hoot, so it’s nice to share this space with all of you who do.
    and

    6/15 167.2 lbs lost a total of 5.8 lbs and the journey is just beginning. Keeping a low-carb diet and heading in the right direction.

    They don’t give a hoot or fight you every step of the way.

    When I started low carb, we had some friends who were diabetics. I told them what I was doing but she (on insulin) said her doctor was opposed to low carb eating* and he (NID) ate everything carby. They told me I would never lose or keep off the weight limiting carbs. Such great support, right? Well, I did say “we HAD.” Of our other closest neighborhood friends and cruising buddies, the DHs met at the fitness room here and discussed my WOE daily. They decided it wasn’t a good plan because I “need” to eat fruit. I seldom have fruit and certainly not the watermelon and fresh pineapple which caused me to gain 30# one summer when “fruit is free” was the plan at WW. For every negative remark they had, I had research to back my argument.

    *Really, why would a doctor encourage you to do something that can reverse type 2 diabetes? That could be money out of his pocket!!

    And @_JeffreyD_ I think of you every time they update this story. I would have just posted the picture but MFP won’t allow me to post pix.
    https://www.8newsnow.com/news/local-news/lake-meads-vertical-speedboat-is-almost-on-dry-land/amp/
  • JbeanR0212
    JbeanR0212 Posts: 721 Member
    @deepwoodslady my thoughts and prayers are with you. I hope the doctors are able to figure out what’s going on to help restore your quality of life.

    @Oregon_Momma look at you go! I’ve gotta do a celebratory dance for this. What song should I get down to?
  • threewins
    threewins Posts: 1,455 Member
    edited June 2022
    I have about 25 kg to lose. I use multiple tape measurements (cm) around my body because they aren't affected by salt intake. My weight has been dropping for 3 months now. Apparently I've been trying to lose weight since September 2012, the last time I was at goal weight. Let's see if stopping eating sugary food is going to change things.

    Heaviest ever 1st Jan 2021, goal+31 kg
    * means kg lost
    Round 181 ending 856 cm
    Round 182 ending 851 cm
    Round 183 ending 844.5 cm *
    Round 184 ending 841 cm
    Round 185 ending 836 cm
    Round 186 ending 833 cm *
    Round 187 ending 830 cm
    Round 188 ending 826 cm

    bolded numbers means dropped by 0.5 cm
    104.5 101.5 105.0 60.5 48.0 57.0 46.5 104.0 102.5 104.0
    103.0 99.0 103.0 60.5 49.0 58.0 47.0 105.5 104.0 104.5
    105.0 100.0 103.5 60.5 49.0 57.0 48.0 104.0 100.0 104.5
    103.0 100.5 103.0 60.5 49.0 57.0 48.0 104.0 100.0 104.5
    103.5 99.0 104.0 60.0 49.5 58.0 48.0 104.0 100.0 104.5
    104.0 99.5 104.5 61.0 49.0 58.0 47.0 104.5 99.0 104.5
    103.0 99.5 105.0 60.0 49.0 56.5 47.0 104.5 101.0 104.5
    103.5 101.0 105.5 60.0 48.0 57.5 47.5 104.0 102.0 105.0
    104.5 101.0 105.0 61.0 49.0 57.0 47.5 104.0 102.0 105.0
    106.0 103.0 104.0 59.0 48.5 58.0 47.0 104.0 100.5 104.5
    This calculates to 822.5 cm, a loss from last round

    I've simplified the calculations from previous rounds because I realised I'd be flying blind if/when my laptop dies. This round hasn't gone well, I've eaten way too much and my measurement drops should have stopped, but didn't. A miracle. I ran for only 9 minutes, but the good news is that I've started running again in the last few days. As for dropping the sugar, that's still a problem. I did lose another kilogram on the first day so that's good news. I've realised how easy this slow weight loss is, I'm rarely hungry. So I'm continuing with the slow weight loss. I calculated goal month March 2024, 39 months to lose 31 kg.
  • JbeanR0212
    JbeanR0212 Posts: 721 Member
    Great job @threewins! I just took my measurements earlier this week to start tracking. I’m looking for overall fitness beyond the scale. I took it in inches so decided I’ll compre monthly. Eager to see results like this myself! Thank you for sharing your journey ney here.
  • Oregon_Momma
    Oregon_Momma Posts: 22 Member
    @JbeanR0212 Thank you! Turn up the volume on your favorite upbeat song and let's have a dance! 🥳
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,599 Member
    @wakegrrl - my suggestion is to swap things around a bit to get the scales going; maybe swap times you have main meal to when you have lunch , if your domestic arrangements allow, or try different types of food maybe more protein less carbs?
    I've tried eating more at mealtimes to make me feel full rather than less and then avoiding snacking in between. Anything to kick start!!
  • JbeanR0212
    JbeanR0212 Posts: 721 Member
    @JbeanR0212 Thank you! Turn up the volume on your favorite upbeat song and let's have a dance! 🥳

    Elton John - I’m Still Standing
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,856 Member
    Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
    72 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: 147.0
    UGW: 132.2
    06/04 - 149.1 at 8:15 a.m. ...6.44 miles in 124 mins
    06/05 - 148.5 at 7:00 a.m. ...Grandson's soccer party
    Day/Weight/Comment
    06/06 - 151.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    06/07 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.63 miles in 128 mins
    06/08 - 151.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    06/09 - 151.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...zero...made soup then it was too hot outside!
    06/10 - 150.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer...it was 104 degrees today!!
    06/11 - 149.0 at 8:45 a.m. ...zero...too hot
    06/12 - 151.5 at 7:30 a.m. ...5.78 miles in 104 mins
    06/13 - 151.5 at 5:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    06/14 - 149.6 at 6:15 a.m. ...zero
    06/15 - 152.6 at 5:45 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    Chris
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,599 Member
    JGM10Ds -|- Round 189
    🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
    🌷🌱🌷JUNE 2022🌷🌱🌷
     🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱
    • In Maintenance since July 2019
    • Smart BMI - optimal weight.
    • Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
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    Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
    People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
    😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
    JUNE focus:
    maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
    Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
    I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

    🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
    Stats
    Terri: Female; 76; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
    SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
    LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
    GW: < 140
    I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
    to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
    Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!

    2022 Focus: Maintenance
    Maintain weight < 140
    Work on stamina, strength, and flexibility
    JGM10Ds ROUND 189
    Round 188 EW: 137.9
    Day/Weight/Comment
    06/06: 137.7: Daily Habits👌🏻
    07/06: 137.6: Daily Habits👌🏻
    08/06: 137.9: Daily Habits👌🏻
    09/06: 138.1: Daily Habits👌🏻
    10/06: 137.9: Daily Habits👌🏻
    11/06: 138.1: Daily Habits👌🏻
    12/06: 138.2: Daily Habits👌🏻
    13/06: 138.3: Daily Habits👌🏻
    14/06: 138.1: Daily Habits👌🏻
    15/06: 138.5: Daily Habits👌🏻
    Daily Habits - 2022
    Update - June 2022
    1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
    2. Stay under goal (Daily)
    3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
    4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
    5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
    6. Steps > 7500 (Daily)
    7. Stretch before/after workouts
    8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
    9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
    10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
    11. Active hours > 6
    12. Practice self-care (Daily)
    13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
    14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
    15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
    16. Be creative
    17. Purchase essential items only
    18. Read a book > 15 mins
    19. Work on ongoing craft projects
    20. Learn something new
    21. Develop Healthy Habits
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    THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
    REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.
    • Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
    • A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
    • Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
    • The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
    • Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
    • The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
    • When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
    • Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
    Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

    You amaze me that you can always maintain below 140! Congratulations, I endeavour to permanently maintain below my goal weight, but find it so difficult to. You are an inspiration xx