Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 211

chloeguo

SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb

1/12 145.8
1/13 144.6
1/14 144.4
1/15 145.8
1/16 147.6 Weekend
1/17 146.8
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

deepwoodslady

Round 211



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 168 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
R210 EW= 198.6
R211 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 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (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 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 (10/24/22 thru 11/02/22) = -4.0 LOST (Ending Weight 198.0)

R204 (11/03/22 thru 11/12/22) = -0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)

R205 (11/13/22 thru 11/22/22) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.6)

R206 (11/23/22 thru 12/02/22) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)

R207 (12/03/22 thru 12/12/22) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)

R208 (12/13/22 thru 12/22/22) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 197.8)

R209 (12/23/22 thru 01/01/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 199.2)

R210 (01/02/23 thru 01/11/23) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 198.6)

R211 (01/12/23 thru 01/21/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
01/11 …..198.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
01/12 -198.2- (Trend weight 199.3)


01/13 -195.8- (Trend weight 198.9)


01/14 -197.2- (Trend weight 198.8)

01/15 -NO SCALE- (Trend weight DNW)

01/16 -198.8- (Trend weight 198.7) Guess what I noticed last night? In the fridge my sweet younger daughter made me a pumpkin cheesecake while I was gone on the overnight trip and left the whole thing in the refrigerator for me. Isn’t she precious? Travel today.

01/17 -197.8- (Trend weight 198.6) Lots of sleep last night, although not enough REM or Deep sleep according to fitbit. Diet as far as macros and carbs were on point yesterday but the choices could have been healthier. I did stop at a major grocery chain while I was in the city and picked up some fresh veggie items I can sneak into some of my dishes. My fasting glucose this morning was 236. Better but still not acceptable. Once I eat something it will shoot back up to between 300 and 400 and that is not good. I really need to see the 100’s in fasting. I’ll continue tweaking those carbs. It’s not just how many, it’s what type, even distribution throughout the day, slowing them entering into my system by adding proteins directly with them, etc. etc, etc. It’s complicated but I’m really feeling strong and ready for the task right now. Gonna grab the ball and run with it!

01/18 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

01/19 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

01/20 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

01/21 -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

skyecho99

5'10" 50 yr old female ⚡️⚡️
SW: 191.2

I’ve been heavier
I’ve been lighter
I want jeans I feel good in 🐬
Less wear and tear on the joints

Day/Weight/Comment
1/12 191.2 We are not alone in this
1/13 191.8 Loved the spin class night and will do it again
1/14 192.4 BAH - carbs + intermittent road rage = period’s a coming
REALLY great to see other folks struggles / thoughts - thanks and good vibes to all
1/15 192.4 eggs w/spin / SOUP / 30 min spin / body balance

1/16 193.2 So frustrating. And I know that this is the thing that can throw us off. But it is also just a part of the grand plan. And if I was someone else I could easily say -- really? Get a grip. This is your day. Onward. I swear I put on 5 pounds right before my period always. TODAY - yoga / soup / mindful eating / creativity / spin class tonight. Reading.

1/17 192 TODAY - yoga /soup /work /creativity /spin / read
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1/19
1/20
1/21

enlightenme3

Round 211 (my 46th)
January 12, 2023 - January 21, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8

RSW: 131.8 pounds (1/11/23, EO Round 210)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
1/12: 131.6 - 4 days in a row of focused eating and exercise have given me a whoosh down at the end of last round. About to head out overnight to see my daughter and will try to get some exercise in before we leave.
1/13: DNW -traveling and no scale today.
1/14: 131.6 - Back from a quick trip to see my daughter (3+ hour drive each way). Managed to get workouts in on both travel days, but had to be mindful with food since we ate out for both dinner and breakfast. Although I was under calories with the added exercise calories, I did eat after 8pm both nights. Low on hydration both days as well. Will see what tomorrow’s scale reading brings.
1/15: 132.3 - Got a workout and a walk in despite the stormy weather here. I ate well within calories, but perhaps the last two days of travel/eating out are doing their blip today.
1/16: 131.4 - Got my workouts in and good eating and sleep.
1/17: 130.3 - Workout, plus an almost repeat of yesterday’s meals, but only so-so sleep. Fingers crossed that today will be our first full day without rain since before the new year.
1/18: -
1/19: -
1/20: -
1/21: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.5 pounds

quiltingjaine

deepwoodslady wrote: »

Round 211

I’ll continue tweaking those carbs. It’s not just how many, it’s what type, even distribution throughout the day, slowing them entering into my system by adding proteins directly with them, etc. etc, etc. It’s complicated but I’m really feeling strong and ready for the task right now. Gonna grab the ball and run with it!

Donna, exactly what I’ve been saying! Too much “natural sugar” is still sugar and too much fiber is still too much. I’m the only one who eats most of the vegetables I have in hand but I can’t eat a whole head of cauliflower without repercussions! This is why I track Total Carbs not net.

quiltingjaine

Female 5’1” Age 72 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
SW RND 198 119.0 AW 119.75
SW RND 199 119.5 AW 119.55
SW RND 200 120.0 AW 122.35
SW RND 201 123.0 AW 121.35
SW RND 202 124.0 AW 121.25
SW RND 203 122.5 AW 122.65
SW RND 204  122.0   AW  122.9
SW RND 205 122.0 AW 122.95
SW RND 206 123.0 AW 124.25
SW RND 207 123.5 AW 125.0
SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 5 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

**Comments apply to previous day**
***

SW RND 211 126.0
1/12 127.0 Neighbor took us out to Texas Roadhouse because we “took care” of their house for 6 weeks. I ate a salad with blue cheese dressing, 8 oz steak, and 1 dinner roll. That was my OMAD. Should’ve skipped the roll - it es so sweet even without their cinnamon sugar butter! Day 1 of tracking. More than 90 oz of water.
1/13 125.0 That’s what happens when I cut the carbs. Tracked my food, drank about 90 oz of water. And a 40 oz Coke Zero from the C-store. Day 2 tracked
1/14 125.5 DH wanted to go to breakfast with blind friend but said if I didn’t go, he wouldn’t. I wasn’t hungry but the aromas got to me. I had a patty melt but didn’t eat the fries. By last night my knees were aching as a result of the bread. I’ll survive and today will be better.
1/15 DNW DH wanted KFC yesterday(we hadn’t had it in months. THAT’S NOT KETO!) Woke up at 3:58 was getting h/a by 4:15, got up, took Fosamax (weekly on Sunday) and tried to go to sleep sitting up. LOL had coffee by 5:15.
1/16 126.5 OMAD Had small Greek salad and steak skewer and enjoyed a glass of Chardonnay. I’m feeling very down on myself. Need to get it together. We cruise in May.
1/17 125.0 Clouds (again) RAIN and HAIL yesterday - unusual for this side of Las Vegas.I’m

arzoosana83

Female, 40, 5'3

OSW: 223.2 (12/1/22)
R208 SW: 219.4 EW: 219
R209 EW: 217.2
R210 EW: 216.4

Day/Weight/Comment
1/12 - 216.4
1/13 - 215.6
1/14 - 215.6
1/15 - 217.4
1/16 - 216.6
1/17 - 216.8
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

Sgomes16

SW: 148
Day/Weight/Comment
1/12 148.8 tracking, drinking water, yoga sculpt class
1/13 149 water, tracking, going out to dinner so fish and double vegetables, rest day
1/14 147.8 yoga, water, dinner out tonight will get fish and double vegetables
1/15 147.5 yoga, water, tracking, chicken crust pizza for lunch
1/16 148 uptick because I am really sore from a hard workout so inflammation. Should even put on a couple of days with good eating.
1/17 148.0 yoga sculpt tonight, tracking
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

pettycoatjunction

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍 Round 211

I’m a 64 year old retired Sp. Ed. Teacher who started these challenges last fall. I love that they are short and manageable. My goal for the year is to drop 10 pounds, be more active and explore a new outdoor location at least once a month. Started this year with a week of exploring the Texas hill country.

Signed: Just a girl from Oregon 😊

HW: 150
SW: 142.2
Day/Weight/Comment
1/12: 142.5.
1/13: 141.7
1/14: 143. Boy do I deserve this temporary bump in the road. No worries, back on track today.
1/15: 143.3. Ouch!
1/16: 142.9
1/17: 142.3
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

jedaschultz

Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.

Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 59 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)

Round 164 (Round 1) SW 206.6 RGW 205 EW 204 (-2.6)
Round 165 (Round 2) SW 204 RGW 204 EW 205.4 (+1.4)
Round 166 - I skipped this one. Husband started radiation. (+2.4)
Round 167 (Round 3) SW 207.8 RGW EW 207.2 (-.6)
Round 168 (Round 4) SW 207.2 RGW 204 EW 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 169 (Round 5) SW 205.8 RGW 204 EW 206 (+.2) Thanksgiving
Round 170 (Round 6) SW 206. RGW 204 EW 206.8 (+.8)
Round 171 (Round 7) SW 206.8 RGW 204 EW 208.6 (+1.8)
Round 172 (Round 8) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 207.8 (-.8)
Round 173 (Round 9) SW 207.8 RGW 205’s EW 208.6 (+.8)
Round 174 (Round 10) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 204.6 (-4.0)
Round 175 (Round 11) SW 204.6 RGW 203 EW 207.4 (+2.8)
Round 176 (Round 12) SW 207.4 RGW 205 EW 208.6 (+1.2)
Round 177 (Round 13) SW 208.6 RGW 205 EW 206.2
Round 178 (Round 14) SW 206.2 RGW 205 EW 205.8
Round 179 skipped this one - traveling
Round 180 (Round 15) SW 208 RGW 205 EW 210.2
Round 181 (Round 16) SW 210.2 RGW 209 EW 209.2
Round 182 skipped
Round 183 (Round 17) SW 209.2 RGW 208 EW 208.2
Round 184 (Round 18) SW 208.2 RGW 207 EW 210.2
Round 185 (Round 19) SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW
Round 186 skipped
Round 187 skipped
Round 188 skipped
Round 189 skipped
Round 190 SW 209.6 RGW 209 EW 210
Round 191 SW 210 RGW 209 EW 205.2
Round 192 SW 205.2 RGW 204.2 EW 205.8
Round 193 SW 205.8 RG 205 EW 213.2
Round 194 SW 211.4 RG 207 EW 213.2
Round 195 Skipped
Round 196 SW 210.2 RG 209 EW211
Round 197 SW 211 RG 209 EW
Round 198 Skipped
Round 199 Skipped
Round 200 EW 211.8
Round 201 SW 211.8 RGW 209 EW 210.2
Round 202 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 210.6
Round 203 SW 210.6 RGW 209 EW 209.8
Round 204 SW 209.8 RGW 208.4 EW 210
Round 205 SW 210 RGW 208.4EW 208.8
Round 206 208.8 RGW 208 EW
Round 207 skipped
Round 208 skipped
Round 209 skipped
Round 210 SW RGW 209.2 EW
Round 211 SW RGW EW 210
Round 212 SW 210 RGW 208.5 EW

SW: Focus is on sugar and water intake for this round, less sugar and more water.
Day/Weight/Comment

1/12 209.2 I’m very happy with that. The weight seems to be going in the downward direction finally.

1/13 209.6 Yesterday and today are kinda blah days. Trying to be better but I so want to snack on something. I want to be at my RGW though too.

1/14 209 Very happy weight is continuing to go down. Yesterday was an okay food day. Trying to drink more fluids and have less carbs.

1/15 209.4 That’s okay, just need to watch that it doesn’t go up higher.

1/16 209.2 Happy that it's still going in the right direction.

1/17 209.2 Well this is still great but I'm ready to continue on down. Would love to be in the 208's tomorrow.

1/18

1/19

1/20

1/21

itladyee

Charissa here, ready to go for Round 211/2.
62 y/o female

OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
RSW 2023-01 220.6

Stats:
HW: 230
CW: 220
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023
Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: NNN Loss 0.0 Total Loss 1.2

SW: 220.6

Day/Weight/Comment
1/12 221.0 (+0.4/+0.4) Not exactly the right direction but I'll get back on track. Yesterday was nail day, so I got home late and then just found "something" to eat. Lunch wasn't the best either as I found myself googling "what's better McDonald's or Jimmy Johns". Opted for Jimmy's Johns. It's really poor planning on my part. I have two dinners to attend within this round, and then I should be good with celebrations until 2/7/2023.

1/13 221.0 (-0.0/+0.4)

1/14 220 (-1.00/-0.6)

1/15 220 (-0.0/-0.6)

1/16 220 (-0.0/-0.6) Seems I'm in a holding pattern. Better than gaining. I had planned to shop yesterday but didn't leave the house. Today on the way home I will stop and stock up on some healthy choices. Today's "plan" should provide a change (hopefully downward) on the scale.

1/17 220.5 (+0.5/-0.1) I think my scale is broken! I did shop yesterday and the rest of my week is planned...Healthy snacks included. Tomorrow's another day.

1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

refactored

HSW: 211.6 lb (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lb (Oct 2022)

Round 208 EW: 175.5 lb (-0.5)
Round 210 EW: 173.7 lb (-1.8)

Round 211 goal: To lose 1 pound
Round 211 SW: 173.7 lb

Day/Weight/Comment

1/12: 173.9 lb
Ate within calorie budget and exercised.

1/13: 173.7 lb
Very stressful day. Did not stay within calorie target and did not exercise.

1/14: 174.8 lb
I was fine until dinner. Kids made pizza again and I couldn't moderate my eating. I was even sitting there trying to talk myself out of eating more but I just didn't want to apply my strategies. I have much less self control when I am stressed. The only thing I can do about the stress is to ask for help which I will do next week. Also I will review my photo collage of quotes and photos in the hope it will put me back on track.

1/15: 174.8 lb
Stayed with calorie goals and exercised.

1/16: 175.3 lb
I was fine until dinner again. I usually pre-record dinner but the plan changed and I was not prepared. I feel like I am struggling to turn this around. I am out of ideas.

1/17: 174.4 lb
I took it decision by decision trying to make the healthiest choice at the time. Stayed within calorie budget and exercised. Now to keep it up for the rest of the challenge!

1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

cory17

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

SW: 195.2
Day/Weight/Comment
1/12 193.8 Drama at home surrounds me.
1/13 194.0
1/14 193.6
1/15 195.2
1/16 193.8
1/17 195.2 cycling again!!
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

TerriRichardson112

JGM10Ds Round 211
(In maintenance)
🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
🍎🥝JANUARY 2022 🥝🍎
🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
Mostly over Covid but still one or two niggly symptoms hanging on.

• 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 necessary.
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
JANUARY focus:

* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits

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 > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 131.2(3 Dec 2022)
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!
JGM10Ds ROUND 211
Round 210: EW: 134.5
After losing over 6lbs during Covid last month, I have put 3lbs back on, and seem to have settled.
Day/Weight/Comment
12/01: 133.8: Daily Habits🫶
13/01: 134.1: Daily Habits🫶
14/01: 132.2: Daily Habits🫶
15/01: 133.1: Daily Habits🫶
16/01: 132.9: Daily Habits🫶
17/01: 133.2: Daily Habits🫶
18/01: xxx: Daily Habits
19/01: xxx: Daily Habits
20/01: xxx: Daily Habits
21/01: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2022
Update - January 2023

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 > 6000 (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!

clprieur

Hi, I’m Christine 😊
1st Round Joining
Age 53, 5’5”
Heaviest- 345 lbs (prior to gastric bypass in Aug 2005)
Current Weight- 157.6 lbs
Goal Weight- 150 lbs (TBD)

This looks fun and encouraging! Thanks! I am looking to make new MFP friends for inspiration! Especially looking to connect with those who have had gastric bypass and struggle with regain.

This week's daily goals: 90 grams of protein, 8 cups fluid, take vitamins/supplements, chill out on the ice-cream sammiches!

1/13- Took supplements! 116 g of protein! 7 cups of fluid and 1 ice-cream sammich.
1/14- 157.0 lbs, took supplements, 94 g of protein, 7 cups of fluids and 2 ice-cream sammiches. That is one ice-cream sammich too many, but this challenge is really helping me to stay more accountable! It was bitterly cold and I didn't walk much. Had intended on doing a YouTube walking video (I really like Grow With Jo) but I had a friend over for coffee and so I ran out of time. Hope everyone has a great Sunday.😊
1/15-157.2 lbs, took iron*, took supplements, 88 g protein, 10 cups fluids, 1 ice-cream sammich. Didn’t walk today (called the dog walker) but did do a bunch of cleaning so that is at least something.
1/16- 156.6 lbs, took iron, took supplements, 95 g protein, 8 cups fluids, 0 ice-cream sammiches!
1/17- 157.0 lbs, took iron, took supplements, 89 g protein, 1 ice-cream sammich, but unfortunately only 5 cups fluids. ☹ My doctor's office called today to bring me in to discuss the bloodwork I did last week. I'll see her on Friday... probably low iron, I'm guessing.
1/18-
1/19-
1/20-
1/21-
*I had read that taking iron with caffeine or dairy impacted absorption, so I had stopped taking iron altogether. However, I have recently read that taking it with caffeine or dairy is better than not taking it at all! I often suffer from anemia, so I have decided to start supplementing again, even though I take it with coffee. I did bloodwork recently so I’m sure my dr. will let me know how my iron levels are.
**thoughts for next challenge: daily meditation, journalling, affirmations, body weight exercises

lfreeman910

HSW: 225 (2012)
LW: 165 (2016)

CSW: 190
Day/Weight/Comment
1/12: Started low carb today. Staying under calories not 100% on macros
1/13-- 190 super bad cravings today, made fresh sour dough and it was a bit of a bad decision...
1/14 was a bit over calories to do and better on my macros than previous days
1/15 intermitted fasted 22/2
1/16 wasn't very hungry, so I intermitted fasted for 22 hours again
1/17-- 188lbs this is the reason I don't weigh myself everyday... with my PCOS the scale doesn't move as quick as I'd like it to.
1/18
1/19
1/20
1/21

39flavours

Back after almost a year off, lovely to see familiar names and faces! Belated happy new year to everyone 😀
Thanks, @quiltingjaine , for all your hard work to keep this running, hats off to you!

So self- sabotage got the better of me, and here I am, nearly 2 stone regained, urgh. My body aches from the extra load and my self esteem is in the pits. I'm not going to let this go on any further, I know exactly how to do it, it's easy really... just log everything, get active and stay accountable.


F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 163.0lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

Round 211 Goals: Logging all food

Past Rounds

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:146.6 (-1.6)
R168 SW:146.6 GW:144.0 EW:146.2 (-0.4)
R169 SW:143.6 GW:143.0 EW:142.0 (-1.6)
R170 SW:143.0 GW:140.0 EW:140.6 (-2.4)
R171 SW:140.0 GW:139.6 EW:138.6 (-1.4)
R172 SW:141.4 GW:138.6 EW:145.0 (+3.6)
R173 SW:145.2 GW:142.8 EW:141.0 (-4.2)
R174 SW:141.0 GW:139.6 EW:142.2 (+1.2)
R175 SW:141.6 GW:139.6 EW: 140.0 (-1.6)
R176 SW:139.6 GW:139.0 EW: 138.4 (-1.2)

R177-R210 DNW
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW:

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1/13 : 165.0 Well, here goes... just trying to get back into the habit of logging everything this round and being more active x

1/14 : 163.4 Ok that's a good start. I had salty Chinese food on Wednesday night and had just got back from a flight so I probably had a lot of water weight. Also just finished totm so hormones are a bit wobbly. Didn't manage to get out for a walk yesterday. We're due rain and snow all next week so I really need to make an effort this weekend to get out. Went to the supermarket and stocked up on the type of food that I was eating last time I was successfully losing weight. I like to include things that come in individual packages like cheese portions, salami, crackers and cereal bars, alongside things that are bulky but low in calories like soups and salads. The packets are usually more expensive and lower in nutrients/ higher in salt etc but they help me to not feel deprived as they are tasty and feel a bit naughty and I am able to easily control my portions. Switched to decaf coffee recently and it's been a revelation, I am so much less anxious and am sleeping so well. I have been drinking alcohol heavily for far too long so cutting that out is going to be very hard but logging will help, as will exercise and seeing progress.

1/15 : 162.2 Back to where I was, many moons ago in round 160, my first round. Hey ho, at least that gives me a fair idea of how long it will take me to get back to where I was when I fell off the rails- about 5 months if I work hard. Yesterday was challenging as I was home alone and bored so trying not to mindlessly graze. I managed to stay within my calorie goal but still no exercise. I need a kick up the bum to get started. I struggle with self-consciousness and social anxiety, so leaving the house just to go for a walk is a battle. Getting to the gym seems impossible right now, but I need to overcome this somehow for my mental and physical health to improve.

1/16 : 161.8 Gritted my teeth and got out for a 5 mile walk yesterday, which was good, but hard work on the hills, I need to build up some muscles. I'll go again today but choose a different, less muddy route. Did some batch cooking, quorn bolognese with chunky veg, which is 190cals per portion with 5g of parmesan on top. Nom nom

1/17 : 161.4 managed another walk yesterday, but only 3.5 miles. I found it really tough so had to cut it short. It's freezing cold and there's mud everywhere so my legs felt like lead traipsing up hills and the wind was bitter. Having a bit of sugar withdrawal I think. Had a couple of unplanned squares of dark chocolate in a moment of weakness. I'll put the rest in the freezer to keep it out of sight. Feeling very stiff today but the sun is shining brightly so I'd better go and make the most of it.

1/18 : 160.4 Struggled a bit with self discipline yesterday and really had to force myself to get up off the sofa and get active. I had the house to myself all day and I can be really lazy when no-one's watching. Walked to the furthest local supermarket to pick up a few supplies, which was a 2 mile round trip. I should have walked more but left it too late in the day. The sun set at 4:25pm yesterday, it'll be 4:27 today and 4:30 tomorrow- roll on longer days!

1/19 :
1/20 :
1/21 :

Skyleen75

got care free in maintenance and the scale went up one lb at a time. Now I’m turning it around one lb at a time.

2016- 245lbs
2019- 142lbs
9/12/22- 185lbs
R210 EW 187.2

1/12- 187.4
1/13- 187.2
1/14- 187.2
1/15- DNW travel
1/16- 186.6
1/17- 184.8
1/18- 183.5 again I wasn’t hungry after my evening workout. However the drop happens, I’ll take it. Moving forward I’m going to start moving my bigger meal earlier (by 3-3:30) and just having a snack after the gym. It kind of clicks with my morning weight recently being my daily highest weight. Of course I don’t expect as dramatic a loss when I’m eating a full appetite of calories but again maybe I won’t be as hungry?

jspecies11

Round 211
Starting weight
01/11 - 145.2#
Round Goal: 144#
Day, Weight, Comment
1/12 144.2#
1/13 144.2#
1/14 145.0#
1/15. 144.2#
1/16 144.0#
1/17 143.6#
1/18. 145.0#
1/19
1/20
1/21

jaccimc63

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 59
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 172nd Round!

Another late start, but I'm here.

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
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)
End R191: 151.5(+2) 4th of July
End R192: 151(-.5)
End R193: 149(-2)
End R194: 149(0)
End R195: 149(0) - Mark went missing
End R196: 152(+3) - Niagara Falls trip
End R197: 149
End R198: 150.5
End R199: 149
End R200: 150.5 - Ron deathly ill
End R201: 149.5 - Hospitalized with bigeminy
End R202: 147.5 - Fiona born, Cassie got custody
End R203: 146.5 - Heart issues
End R204: 146 - Failed Ablation
End R205: 146
End R206: 147 - Thanksgiving and Fiona home
End R207: 147
End R208: 148 - Birthday
End R209: 149.5 - Christmas, NY, Cassie and Fiona get covid
End R210: 148.5

SW: 148.5

Day/Weight/Comment

1/12 - 148.5
1/13 - DNW
1/14 - DNW
1/15 - DNW
1/16 - 149.5
1/17 - 148.5
1/18 - 149
1/19
1/20
1/21