Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 189

JbeanR0212

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

@JbeanR0212 Thank you! Turn up the volume on your favorite upbeat song and let's have a dance! 🥳

musicsax

@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

Oregon_Momma wrote: »

@JbeanR0212 Thank you! Turn up the volume on your favorite upbeat song and let's have a dance! 🥳

Elton John - I’m Still Standing

amykathleen2005

SW: 214.8
End weight: 210.8 loss of 4 lbs in 10 days.
Day/Weight/Comment

6/6 214.4 I am glad to see another weight loss. This morning I did gardening. I also prepped alot of fruits and veggies to eat throughout the week which is new but something I think will be helpful. Nervous about the upcoming two days because I am going to be working night shift which is going to be throwing things out of whack.

6/7 213.6 Very happy with another loss. Not sure what I am doing today really. I am working starting at 11pm so sleeping mostly today. The real challenge will be when it is past midnight and I would typically eat alot to keep myself awake during the shift. I can't really do that to stay on track. I do have some healthy things I am bringing.

6/8 I worked night shift and some other of the staff brought in chips and dip and doritos all which I love but I did not have any of it and I had my prepared food from home!

6/9 I worked night shift again. Hopefully not again for awhile. Again other people brought chips and things to share. But I held steady and brought my healthy packed food! And I was under my calorie for today.

6/10 212.2 Got back on the scale and was happy to see good number. I new were having pizza for dinner so was able to budget enough for dinner and still be under. Feeling surprisingly energized after work.

6/11 212.8 A little disappointed with the gain today. I really don't know where it is from I was under my calories.

6/12 213.4 Not sure what is going on... perhaps water weight.

6/13 211 Well finally back in the right direction! Hopefully staying this way from now on. I just discovered chocolate rice cakes and they are surprisingly good.

6/14 210.8! Very happy to see more progress. Went to Steak and Shake today and usually would have a melt and milkshake. I chose something a bit healthier but still tasty so was happy with that.

6/15 Ending weight 210.8. I am glad to see a total of 4 lbs lost. Today was really hot so got an ice cream bar as a treat!!

TerriRichardson112

JGM10Ds -|- Round 189
🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
🌷🌱🌷JUNE 2022🌷🌱🌷
 🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

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!

cpanus

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

IsMollyReallyHungry

Round # 54 for me!
SW: 367.6 (6000 step goal, goal to lose 2 to 3 lbs. each challenge, go to bed by 11:30, no eating out more than once every 10-day challenge)
Day/Weight/Comment (previous day steps)
6/06 366.0 3853
6/07 367.2 6023 – Still working on getting back on track.
6/08 367.2 2816 – Welcome to all the new ones joining the challenge. There is a lot of support here and you will lose weight if you stick with weighing daily and checking in here no matter what. I am working in the office today so I will get my step goal in for sure. I must get cracking if I want to reach my goal for this round. Hard to get my MOJO back after vacation but I am getting there for sure. I brought fixings for salads Monday night. I may go again tonight to see if I can find some reasonable fruit in season besides bananas…lol
6/09 367.2 7508
6/10 367.2 3250
6/11 362.4 4375
6/12 362.4 7168 – Weekend good so far. I finally dropped some more pounds. I am getting ready to move so I have a lot to do to prepare for move. I will be moving in with my sister for the 1st ever and I am praying it works out. Reached my goal of 363 with 3 more days to go or two. So may squeeze in another pound.
6/13 359.6 4386 – Unbelievable! but I have been eating well under calories and not eating back movement calories. No real workouts yet. My knees have been acting up, but I have been walking more without cane and I have notice that I burn a lot more calories without cane assistance. Another lady at work told me she could see I was losing weight. This is always motivational for me to keep going. Especially since I have days without losing when I am eating right, and I know why that is.
6/14 359.6 6859 It is hot today but nice and cool in my apartment. Going to get in a nice, modified workout this evening. Under calories so far today…hope everyone is staying cool if in the heat wave states
@JbeanR0212 – Thanks for the inspirational quotes you put at the end of your daily posts.
6/15 359.6 4287 – I am very happy with my loss this round. I will see you all in the next round! Keep up the good work everyone. We can do this, one day at a time.
Total lost this round: (-8.0) (Goal this round: 363)

*One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*

Round & annual Stats

Round 64 - SW 373.4 EW 369 (-4.4)
Round 65 - SW 370.8 EW 375.4 (+4.6)
Round 66 - SW 376 EW 373.6 (- 2.4)
Round 68 - SW 375.2 EW 377 (+ 1.8)
Round 69 - SW 380.2 EW 382.4 (+ 2.2)
Round 70 - SW 382.4 EW 378.8 (- 3.6)
Round 71 - SW 378.4 EW 368 (- 10.4)
Round 73 - SW 385.4 EW 385.4 (0.0)
Round 74 - SW 384.0 EW 378.2 (- 5.8)
Round 75 - SW 380.0 EW 377.8 (- 2.2)
Round 76 - SW 377.8 EW 380.4 (+ 2.6)
Round 78 - SW 390.4 EW 381.0 (- 9.4)
Round 79 - SW 383.0 EW 379.6 (- 3.4)
Round 80 - SW 383.8 EW 387.6 (+ 3.8)
Round 83 - SW 392.0 EW 388.2 (- 3.8)
Round 84 - SW 388.8 EW 386.8 (- 2.0)
Round 85 - SW 387.6 EW 390.2 (+ 2.6)
Round 86 - SW 392.8 EW 387.6 (-5.2)
Round 87- SW 385.8 EW 389.0 (+3.2)
Round 88 - SW 388.4 EW 395.0 (+6.6)
Round 90 - SW 396.6 EW 394.0 (-2.6)
Round 93 - SW 402.4 EW 400.4 (-1.6)
Round 94 - SW 397.0 EW 396.2 (-0.8)
Round 95 - SW 394.2 EW 394.8 (+0.6)
Round 96 - SW 394.8 EW 389.6 (-5.2)
Round 97 - SW 391.4 EW 395.8 (+4.4)

Net change 2019 = SW 373.4 EW 398.8 (+25.4)

Round 100 - SW 398.8 EW 394.4 (-4.4)
Round 101 - SW 397.6 EW 394.8 (-2.8)
Round 102 - SW 398.0 EW 393.2 (-4.8)
Round 103 - SW 392.2 EW 393.0 (+0.8)
Round 104 - SW 393.0 EW 391.4 (-1.6)
Round 107 - SW 397.8 EW 392.0 (-5.8)
Round 109 – SW 388.8 EW 387.6 (-1.2)
Round 110 – SW 393.8 EW 391.4 (-2.4)
Round 111 – SW 393.8 EW 395.0 (+1.2)

Net change 2020 = SW 398.8 EW 395.0 (-3.8)

Round 165 – SW 385.8 EW 387.8 (+2.0)
Round 166 – SW 387.8 EW 388.0 (+0.2)
Round 167 – SW 388.0 EW 388.0 (0.0)
Round 172 – SW 384.6 EW 383.4 (-1.2)
Round 173 – SW 383.4 EW 380.0 (-3.4)

Net change 2021 = SW 385.8 EW 380.0 (-5.8)

Round 174 – SW 380.0 EW 375.2 (-4.8)
Round 175 – SW 375.2 EW 373.8 (-1.4)
Round 176 – SW 373.8 EW 373.0 (-0.8)
Round 177 – SW 373.0 EW 371.4 (-1.6)
Round 178 – SW 371.4 EW 365.4 (-6.0)
Round 179 – SW 365.4 EW 371.6 (+6.2)
Round 180 – SW 371.6 EW 367.0 (-4.6)
Round 181 – SW 367.0 EW 360.6 (-6.4)
Round 182 – SW 360.6 EW 362.8 (+2.2)
Round 185 – SW 370.0 EW 366.0 (-4.0)
Round 186 – SW 366.0 EW 366.0 (0.0)
Round 187 – SW 366.0 EW 359.0 (-7.0)
Round 188 – SW 359.0 EW 367.6 (+8.6)

Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 367.6 (-12.4) Overall goal: 26-39 lbs.

My journey … "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"

In 2003 Weighed over 600 lbs.

In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.

In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs

My highest weight was 611 in 2003. Weight in 2004 before weight loss surgery was 580. Lowest weight after surgery was 302 in 2007. "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"

I joined MFP on March 27, 2010, weighing in at 388 pounds. I was re-gaining weight and stumbled up on it while trying to get back on track. I was determined never to see 400+ on that scale again for me.

I have been morbidly obese all my life. I have a lifetime of mental and physical scars from obesity. In October 2004 I had Gastric Bypass surgery. WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) was the best gift that I could and did give to myself.

Between 2008 and 2010 I gradually gained back 80 of almost 300 pounds lost initially after weight loss surgery. I never reached my goal weight of 200 pounds. I still managed to keep off over 65 percent of the weight I lost which is very good and I am very proud of my accomplishments since 2004. It has literally changed my life for the better on all levels. I am here to lose re-gained weight and to reach my initial goal weight. I am in no hurry. I am taking this one day at a time and I am in it for the long haul.

Surgery did not fix the head. It is a good tool and the best gift I have given to myself, but it was not the easy way out as many people think. Once the honeymoon period is over after the WLS it is up to the patient to keep the weight off.

On August 29, 2011-- I was admitted to Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Program to learn how to manage my binge eating disorder effectively. The program is wonderful indeed and will be instrumental in me reaching all of my goals. The focus of this program was how to eat and not diet. Weight loss was not a goal of the program. I gained 20 pounds in program. But I had to get thru a lot of stuff and the time I was released I had stopped gaining. I was discharged from program on December 3, 2011.

My tool is still working for me today. My head is still the issue. SO, the struggle continues. I will never beat myself up again. I fight the fine fight faithfully and positively every day. Because that is what will get me to my goals one day. Even though it may not show up on the scale every day -- Every day I make progress one way or another just by showing up, waking up and trying.

Giving up is not an option for me. Perseverance, Patience, & Positive thinking will help me reach my goals…… and the same is true for you too!! We have the power within us.

goodhealthbestlife

Female 5’3” Age 58 years
CGW: 170
UGW: 140

CW: 184.8
Day/Weight/Comment

6/6 184.8 SW. I'm feeling better after a week back on MFP, eating well and exercising. Just adjusted my macros for higher protein and continuing with exercise routine. Walking, cycling and strength training are my go to's. Love reading everyone's comments and encouragements.

6/7 183.6 Always nice to see the scale go down, but remembering that there will be little ups and downs all week.....Busy day at work, and have a bike ride with dear husband after work to look forward to.

6/8- 183.6 It rained yesterday so the bike ride didn't happen, but I did 45 minutes of Jessica Smith workouts instead. Tried kickboxing--which was fun and harder than I expected. Does anyone else know Jessica Smith? If you are getting back into exercise, she has tons of free workouts on YouTube. The variety is great and it's easy to do in your own house.

6/9- 182.8 Okay, I'll take this! Just read a post yesterday that recommended "eating back your exercise calories" to make sure you don't lose too quickly. Does anyone have experience with that? In 2016, I lost 65 lbs in about 8 months--it was an
unsustainable program for me and I put it all back on and then some. The post said that loosing too quickly messes with your hunger and fullness hormones.....This kind of makes sense to me. I'm pretty active so on the days when I burn a lot from a long bike ride or a hike--I'll try eating more--but keeping it healthy--and see what happens.


6/10 - 182.8 I guess I forgot to log this yesterday?

6/11- 182.8 Same weight for three days---hoping for a decrease tomorrow. I felt a little discouraged yesterday--usually feel this at night when I am tired--so I just went to bed. Feeling more motivated this morning. This is when I have to lean in to consistency and keep doing the things--I start to get discouraged when the weight loss slows even though I know slow loss is normal and healthy. Any one else struggle with that?

6/12 182.3 Sigh, no decrease, but no increase either.....

6/13 - 183.4 (+.6) I think discouragement got me last night-- and there was chocolate chip cookie dough involved so an uptick on the scale this morning. NSV's are important on days like this. My clothes feel way better, I'm sleeping great, I can go down the stairs without leaning on the railing and my legs feel stronger. Even if I finish the 10 day challenge at this weight, I'm down 1.4 from the start of it--and creating better habits everyday.


6/14 184.8 Yikes, back up to where I started the challenge. I snacked a bit wildly on Monday night and see the results of that with Tuesday's weigh in. Have to remember how it feels when I do that--on the one hand, had fun, on the other, slowed my progress.

6/15 183.6 Ok, final weight for the challenge is -1.2. I had hoped I'd do better, but I'm trying to look at this like, its a lifestyle, if I lose a pound a week--that is fine!! Moving in the right direction. Also had a great work out today--1.5 hour outside bike ride and a 5 mile walk. Should set me up to start the next challenge! See everyone there!

musicsax

TerriRichardson112 wrote: »

JGM10Ds -|- Round 189
🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
🌷🌱🌷JUNE 2022🌷🌱🌷
 🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

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

TerriRichardson112

@musicsax

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

It amazes me, too. 😂 They say that you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, but it’s not true. It’s taken 7 long, difficult years to change my habits for the better. I just wish I had done it when I was younger. The Building Healthy Habits Group has been a great help in sticking to them.

quiltingjaine

@TerriRichardson112 It really would have been easier if we had discovered and maintained it 20, 30 or more years ago! I hope some of the “kids” who are following this thread benefit from what we have learned!

wakegrrl

musicsax wrote: »

@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!!

Thanks, @musicsax! This is great advice. I definitely need to switch things up right now so I'll make some changes for the next several days.