Just Give Me 10 Days -Round 217

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  • shmmm3
    shmmm3 Posts: 255 Member
    fmfdfa2020 wrote: »
    SheilaBoneham wrote: »

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    HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015) - 135
    2023 Goals — move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. 150 by the end of the year.


    📆 2015–2023
    Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
    2015: end weight running average 178.2
    2016: end weight running average 147.7
    2017: end weight running average 148
    2018: end weight running average 137.2.
    Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
    2019: end weight running average 176.1
    2020: end weight running average 183.8.
    2021: end weight running average 179.4.
    2022: end weight running average 178.6

    2023 Rounds
    R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
    R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
    R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
    R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
    R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
    R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
    R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)

    R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
    R217 03/22/23: daily goals — no snacks ~~ calories <1300 ~~ 64 oz water ~~ >30 min walking

    Day, Weight, Comment

    3/13 - 178.8
    For some reason the cold yesterday seemed to go right through me, so I stayed in other than a few fetch games with 5he pup out back. I’m feeling more inclined to get out today.

    3/14 - 179
    Today is our 31st anniversary. Whew! 31!? It’s been a fun ride! Anyway, I woke up to a big box of chocolates from DH. Love the thought, of course love the chocolates, don’t love the calories. I’m going to freeze most of them for later, take a couple out occasionally. I’m sure we’ll be doing something special for a late lunch/early dinner. 🥂 Maybe I’ll skip the scale tomorrow! Anyway, it’s freakin’ cold out, so I think I’m in again most of the day. Looking forward to warm days so I can walk everything off!

    3/15 - 180
    I expected that! We had Italian for our celebratory dinner yesterday, a creamy chicken risotto for me plus salad, and I enjoyed every bite. I also ate way too many of those chocolates, so may bump up again tomorrow, though I’m going to try hard to eat responsibly today (and tomorrow and tomorrow….). Another really cold day here so far—I’m hoping it will warm up this afternoon. I’m definitely ready for spring, and it’s on the way according to all the daffodils, albums, tulips, and lilies poking their green little heads up! 🌷🌷🌷

    3/16 - 182
    Ok, that’s still mostly Tuesday, although I did have some chocolate yesterday, but overall I wasn’t much over my calories goal. Some of the uptick has to be water—fat doesn’t adhere that quickly. So back to the plan. I don’t know why, but I’m really tired and just want to go sleep, although I slept well last night. I mentioned last round a project I’ve been putting off since Dec. —I think that’s part of my exhaustion/mild depression, so today! Right now! I have to get that painting off my to do list. I think it’s probably worth ten pounds! Seriously, I think deal with having undone “assignments” I don’t want to do by eating. Crazy. If I start it now, I can finish it in a day or two. That’s my goal for today.

    3/17 - 181
    Ok, I did it. One day no snack bingeing. Calories were below goal, too, so my anniversary pasta & chocolate will come off. I also was short on water yesterday and ate dinner later than usual because Booker had doggy school. It’s a cold, rainy, dreary day here so I probably won’t get much of a walk, darn it. I did finally start the painting that’s been nagging at me— hope to finish it today or tomorrow. Yay! Getting that out of my head will help a lot. Salad for lunch. Don’t know what DH is planning for dinner.

    3/18 - 180.6
    Amazing how easy it is to gain, how hard to lose it again. Jeesh. But I’m moving the right direction at least. And that darn painting that’s been hanging over me is almost finished. Yay! It’s really been cold and windy here yesterday and today, but Booker learned a few new tricks and yesterday passed his Novice Trick Dog - Master test, his 4th trick dog title in 9 days. 😁 for that one we had to turn in videos of 10 tricks. Lots of fun! And…two days snack/binge free. Another yay!

    3/19 - 180.2
    Ok, I see the flaw in my snack/binge-free tracking system….How to mark days I slipped? Or don’t? Is the hundred day goal for 100 binge-free days extending however long it takes to hit 100, or is it a finite 100 days with (ideally, no snacking/bingeing? Cuz I slipped last night. I think I’m going to record the slip while still aiming for the 100 days, if that makes sense.

    3/20 - 180
    Good day yesterday, though I did have some plain air-popped popcorn last night so got a ^ on my tracker. But it’s ok, it wasn’t a binge! I finished the painting (pic below) finally, so that monkey is off my back. It took three months of procrastinating and two days of painting. Duh. It’s a bit warmer today, so I’m about to pack Booker into the car and go to one of our lovely parks for a walk. Maybe I should paint him next! Have a great day, everyone!
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    3/21 -
    3/22 -
    100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 16….
    *=1 successful day . ⭐️=10 successful days. ^= 1 oops day
    **^^



    Weight Goal for 2023
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    @SheilaBoneham I'd been meaning to comment on this post and now the round is almost over. Your painting is really good! Was this your dog prior to getting Booker? You mention that it was hanging over you to finish. Were you painting it for someone else or a specific event? [/quote]

    @SheilaBoneham Likewise, I've been thinking of this painting too. I'm nearing the anniversary of my dog's death after 16 years with him. I've thought about painting him and that it might be therapeutic for me but I don't know how and don't want to make a mockery of him with my lack of skill. Any tips?
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    musicsax wrote: »
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    @GirlOnTheRebound I got some “snuggles” and a haircut on Saturday. GGS will be 9 months old on Saturday. emaeb2q78vg8.jpeg

    Arh bless 🤗 can't believe that 9 months has almost gone!! At 9 months DIL says it's an inny outy birthday!!!

    @musicsax Love that!!!!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    mthomas0228 wrote: »
    Female, 53, 5'4"
    Round 216 Start Weight: 153.2
    Round 217 Start Weight: 147.2

    Round 217 Goal: Have BMI in the "Normal" range and no longer in the "Overweight" range

    Day, Weight, Comment
    3/13 - 146.6 Nice way to start a new round! Yesterday was an ab workout + got in a little over 14,000 steps. Need to menu plan & get to the grocery store today as I am out of everything, but looks like a big snowstorm is coming tomorrow, so know the stores will be crazy. Also fighting off a little cold bug, I cannot/will not get sick!

    3/14 - 146.4 Well, the cold bug got the better of me yesterday after all, skipped my workout and my Fitbit says I slept 13+ hours and poorly at that. I think I'm more on the mend today and going to work out and see how I feel afterwards.

    3/15 - 146.4 Don't think I'll see a real drop on the scale again until I shake this cold but feeling better day by day. Yesterday I felt good enough to get in a workout, did a HIIT full body with weights, followed by a little bit of yoga stretches and then a long soak in a hot bath, was sedentary for the rest of the day and went to bed early. NSV...Saw a noticeable change in my waistline/stomach in the mirror this morning, positive things are happening!

    3/16 - DNW (drank water when I 1st got up, so skipped the scale). Yesterday was a lower body strength workout with exercise bands + a little over 10,000 steps

    3/17 - 146.0 Yesterday was a full body HIIT workout + 10,000 steps, had to pivot on my dinner plans and ended up eating out but was able to stick to my eating plan. Need to lose 1 more pound before the end of this round to reach my goal, I'm doing everything right, but my body just needs to cooperate!!!

    3/18 - 145.4 So close to my round goal! Yesterday completed the 30-day workout program I was doing, and it was a HIIT abs workout. I won't start another 30-day plan until I get back from my trip on the 29th but have a quick 5 day one to do before I leave and then hopefully will do another 5 day one while I am traveling.

    3/19 - 144.6 Yesterday was a full body workout with weights + a little over 13,000 steps. Today marks dropping into the "normal" BMI category and 50 lbs. lost since last April. Not really celebrating either of those yet as I know I will gain a few pounds on my trip next week to nullify both of these, but the following week, I will celebrate when I know I will achieve both of those goals again.

    3/20 - 143.7 Yesterday was a lower body workout plus about 14,000 steps. Was baking cakes for my daughter's birthday on Tuesday and it is much more difficult of a process while being on my 21 days of no sugar, had to be mindful to not lick a spoon, no taste testing! But was successful, now I have to make the frosting and the Nutella cream filling today, so more challenges ahead :)

    3/21 - 143.6 Had a tiny cheat yesterday on 21 day eating plan and ate something "processed" but it was an organic, grain-fee, gluten-free, soy free, "taste-free" pizza, so I think it was okay and it fit in my calories, so I am calling it a win! Yesterday was a cardio abs day and just over 13, 000 steps.
    3/22 -


    100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 1st….
    *=1 day. ⭐️=10 days
    ⭐️ ⭐️
    Binge Notes: No temptations yesterday!

    @mthomas0228 LOL on the taste-free. I assume it was frozen then lol.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    Female 5’1” Age 73 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
    To 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
    SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
    SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45
    SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
    SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
    SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
    SW RND 216 127.5 AW 127.4

    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


    SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
    3/13 126.5 Happy Belated Birthday, Chris!
    3/14 126.0 Just sticking to my plan, finally. My evening snacking has been sunflower seeds salted in the shell. Time consuming due to sucking all of the salt! Drinking plenty of water. Up today at 4:30AM Lunch today with a friend. Let me just add that waking at 4:30AM is not acceptable to me!
    3/15 126.5 WHOO HOO! I slept until 7:05! 8 hours 9 minutes! I will attribute that to the muscle relaxer I took when I got up at 2:30. I felt the headache starting in the back of my head. I was supposed to work at the quilt show all day but it turns out I wasn’t needed. I’m so glad - maybe that’s why I was able to sleep! Uptick due to spanakopita I ate at lunch yesterday, I’m sure. Flour!
    3/16 127.5 Bingo last night was frustrating at best plus the “dinner” was pathetic and nothing but super carby junk. Sliders on those Hawaiian rolls (🤮) with less than a tablespoon of chicken salad on each, potato chips, and ice cream sandwiches.
    3/17 127.0 Woke up at 5:20 with cramping in my foot.
    3/18 127.5 We decorated cookies at Arts and Crafts - I ate some. Wheat and sugar. Meeting fam for breakfast and then haircuts. Haven’t seen GGS for 6 weeks! Eight weeks from today we board a ship for 2 weeks. I need to get my “TMI” together. I need to put on my gym shoes and then actually GO THERE! The brain and body function better on ketones than carbs - less brain fog and more fat burn.
    3/19 127.5 Throwing away the junk carbs. I have zero willpower!
    3/20 128.0 127.5 post poo My stomach felt off all day yesterday and still isn’t happy. @SModa thanks for the reminder about Miralax and I’m making my FIRST chia “pudding” with mixed berries.
    *3/21 128.0 Thank goodness for multiple log sites- I had messed up a day!
    3/22 127.5 Chia pudding was quite tasty and more is “started” in the refrigerator. This could become my “dessert” when I want something sweet.

    @quiltingjaine I also made some chia pudding a couple of weeks ago for the first time. It was quite good. I use sugar-free jello a lot too, but it uses the kind of sweeteners that spike my sugar so that is not good.
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    edited March 2023
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    3/20 128.0 127.5 post poo My stomach felt off all day yesterday and still isn’t happy. @SModa thanks for the reminder about Miralax and I’m making my FIRST chia “pudding” with mixed berries.
    *3/21 128.0 Thank goodness for multiple log sites- I had messed up a day!
    3/22 127.5 Chia pudding was quite tasty and more is “started” in the refrigerator. This could become my “dessert” when I want something sweet.

    @quiltingjaine somehow I never saw your 3/20 tag. Chia seeds are good digestively, good fiber and good iron. I have not tried chia pudding. Maybe I should check that out. :)

    edit: figured out why I missed the tag. I am not "Smoda" but "Smoda61" instead. I didn't initially notice the difference. <3
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,886 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: 152.0
    UGW: 132.2
    03/11 - 153.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
    03/12 - My 73rd b'day!! 155.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
    Day/Weight/Comment
    03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/14 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
    03/15 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/16 - 157.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
    03/17 - 156.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/18 - 156.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.51 miles in 121 mins
    03/19 - 155.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.45 miles in 106 mins
    03/20 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/21 - 156.0 at 6:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then ...zero
    03/22 -
    Chris
  • clprieur
    clprieur Posts: 270 Member
    musicsax wrote: »
    @clprieur - where do I start? You are an amazing person, as you say you have really come a long way; climbed Everest and back! Thank you for sharing you life trials with us and well done in taking control of all aspects of your life which you are truly in control of now. You are an inspiration!! I say to you again well done, keep on top of your life as you are, you will continue to benefit. I just can't say it enough to you - congratulations :)<3

    @musicsax Awww, thank you so much!! You are lovely. I really appreciate your supportive words. :)
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 19,030 Member

    In maintenance
    JGM10Ds Round 217
    🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
    🍎🥝 MARCH 2023     🥝🍎
    🍎🍓🍇🥝🫐🥝🍇🍓🍎
    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
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    Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
    😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
    March 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: 130.9(14 March 2023)
    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 217
    Round 216: EW: 131.6
    Day/Weight/Comment
    13/03: 130,9: Daily Habits💚
    14/03: 131.4: Daily Habits💚
    15/03: 131.8: Daily Habits💚
    16/03: 131.6: Daily Habits💚
    17/03: 131.9: Daily Habits💚
    18/03: 132.1: Daily Habits💚
    19/03: 132.2: Daily Habits💚
    20/03: 132.1: Daily Habits💚
    21/03: 132.2: Daily Habits💚
    22/03: 132.3: Daily Habits💚
    Daily Habits - 2023
    Update - March 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
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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!
  • RetiredAndLovingIt
    RetiredAndLovingIt Posts: 1,395 Member
    Hi, back again. I knew I haven't been active on this for awhile, but didn't realize that last one I did was #201. Oh well, back at it!! Well, did a few days in #211, then fell off again. Trying again

    73 yr old 5'3"
    Original SW= 175 on 8-19-12.
    Lost 25# and basically maintaining since. My goal is 140#
    SW 148.2 (Round 149)
    Round 149 EW= 147.8 (Average Weight= 147.25)
    Round 150 EW= 149 AW= 149.3
    Round 151 EW= 149.4 AW= 148.73
    Round 152 Didn't do
    Round 153 SW= 150 EW= 148.4 AW= 148.94
    Round 154 SW= 148.4 EW= 148.2 AW= 148.74
    Round 155 SW= 148.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 150.06
    Round 156 SW= 150.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 150.91
    Round 157 SW=152.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.6
    Round 158 SW= 152.4 EW= 152.8 AW= 151.9 Yay!! Starting back down a little
    Round 159 SW= 152.8 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.64 Oops, not a good 10 days, need to do better
    Round 160 SW= 152.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 151.64
    Rnds 161, 162, 163 tried a month of not weighing..pretty much maintained Ready to work to a healthy weight.
    Round 164 SW= 152.8 EW= 151.8 AW= 152.06
    Round 165 SW= 150.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 150.48 was at dd's house most of this round
    Round 166 SW= 153.6 EW= 150.6 AW= 151.85
    Round 167 SW= 151 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.69
    Round 168 SW= 152 EW= 149.6 AW= 150.79
    Round 169 SW= 150.4 EW= 152.2 AW= 151.1
    Round 170 SW= 152 EW=149.8 AW= 150.72
    Round 171 SW= 150.2 EW=150.2 AW= 150.36
    round 172 SW= 149.6 EW= 150.6 AW= 151.3
    Round 173 SW= 154.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 151.76
    Round 174 SW= 151.6 EW= 151.6 AW= 151.14
    Round 175 SW= 151 EW= 149 AW= 149.84 Yay..coming back down
    Round 176 SW= 149.2 EW= 150.6 AW= 150.2
    Round 177 SW= 151.2 EW= 151.6 AW= 150.76
    Round 178 SW= 151.4 EW= 148.2 AW= 149.9
    Round 179 SW= 148.2 EW= 148.2 AW= 148
    Round 180 SW= 148 EW= 148.4 AW= 148.08 oops went up a little
    Round 181 SW= 151.8 EW= 148.8 AW= 150.19 not unexpected since at dd's
    Round 182 SW= 149.2 EW= 149 AW= 149.3
    Round 183 SW= 149.2 EW= 147.8 AW= 148.42
    Round 184 SW= 147.8 EW= 147.6 AW= 147.74
    Round 185 SW= 147.6 EW= 147.4 AW= 147.64
    Rounds 186- 191 didn't report, a couple of 10 days away from scale
    Round 192 SW= 148 EW= 147 AW= 147.48
    Round 193 SW= 147 EW= 146.2 AW= 146.22
    Round 194 SW= 146.4 EW= 143.6 AW= 145.12
    Round 195 SW= 143.2 EW= 144 AW= 144.06
    Round 196 SW=144 EW= 145.2 AW= 145.42 Not a good round, did not stay in my calorie limits
    Round 197 SW= 145.2 EW= 145.4 AW= 144.85
    Round 198 SW=145.4 EW= 145 AW= 145.5
    Round 199 SW= 145 EW= 146 AW= 145.7
    Round 200 SW= 146.4 EW= 144.2 AW= 145.8
    Round 201 SW= 144.2 EW= 144.6 AW= 144.4

    3-11= 148.2
    3-12= 148.4

    My daily goals are to drink at least 64oz water, walk on treadmill at increasing speed (within HR zone for age) for 30 minutes (plus warm up/cooldown) and just started senior fitness exercises
    (Been slacking on goals, so starting them again, too)

    3-13= 148 feel like I am getting a cold
    3-14= 146.5 (lots of fiber yesterday!!)
    3-15= 146 tested + for Covid, not feeling like doing much or eating much, no treadmill or exercise for awhile
    3-16= 146.2 taking it easy
    3-17= 145.6
    3-18= 145.2
    3-19= 145.2 feeling a lot better
    3-20= 145.4 nice day, so went on a walk outside, feeling good, but didn't want to overdo it
    3-21= 145.0
    3-22= 145.0 last day of masking, yay!!

    Looks like a good round, but not really the way I want to do it, lol. Probably will be some rebound wt. Also, guess I will miss the next round, will be at dd's and no scale.

    Good luck everyone.
  • threewins
    threewins Posts: 1,455 Member
    I am about 11 kg along the way to lose 32 kg. I use multiple tape measurements (cm) around my body because they aren't affected by salt intake. 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+31.8 kg

    Round 215 808 cm
    Round 216 802.5

    Here are my measurements, bolded means a loss of 0.5 cm, and the number is used to sum the total measurement

    102.0 91.0 102.5 58.5 49.0 57.0 47.5 102.0 93.5 104.0 13th
    101.0 92.5 102.0 58.0 48.0 56.5 48.0 101.5 93.0 103.0 14th
    101.0 92.0 102.5 57.0 49.0 56.5 49.0 102.5 93.5 103.0 15th
    101.5 92.5 102.5 58.5 48.0 56.0 47.5 104.0 95.0 104.0 16th
    103.0 92.5 102.5 58.5 48.0 57.0 47.0 102.0 93.5 104.5 17th

    I did alright on this round, a bit on the slow side but I only measured 5 days, maybe I'll measure 6 days next round

    Total is 800 cm, a loss from the previous round
  • bcwsimmons6354
    bcwsimmons6354 Posts: 11 Member
    Hi everyone! My names Brad, 27yo, 6ft3', from the UK - I'm back (new mfp account) after almost 4 years!! I went from 145kg down to 90kg last time I was here, but now after LIFE, grief etc etc I'm back up to 120kg (BOO) and 1 year away from my wedding. I'm hoping you can all help me keep on track!

    Round 217

    3/13 - 120.2kg / 264.5lbs / 18st 13lbs - No weigh day (started 3/14)

    3/14 - 120.2kg / 264.5lbs / 18st 13lbs - This was inevitable, I'm back into most of my fat clothes (I now own everything from a small to an XXL), my routine is awful and blah blah blah. Today is the start, lessss go!

    3/15 - 118.6kg / 261.5lbs / 18st 10lbs - first week is always my favourite, day 1 of calorie deficit complete and couldn't be happier. Time to keep up this consistency!!

    3/16 - 118.0kg / 260.2 lbs / 18st 9lbs - Calorie deficit starting to feel a bit easier. Earl days though. Scales going the right direction so I'm happy...

    3/17 - 117.7kg / 259.5 lbs / 18st 8lbs - Wow, that was a struggle. God I was craving a big greasy pizza, eurgh. Ended up eating Melon and Mango to stave off the hunger. Still, the scale is trending the right direction.. Although I fully expect a few bumps in the road to be coming soon...

    3/18 - 118.1kg / 260.4 lbs / 18st 9lbs - Damn it, eating was good through the day but I had a takeaway, can't complain about 0.4 too much.

    3/19 - 118.5kg / 261.3lbs / 18st 10lbs - I just fall apart at weekends I swear...

    3/20 - 118.0kg / 260.2 lbs / 18st 9lbs - Back on track, I need to try and remain disciplined over the weekend, but it's hard when out with friends and family I swear. Also St Patricks Day meant I had to drink Guinness... So I blame that haha. Anyway, Monday morning now and back to it, LESSSS GO!

    3/21 - 117.3kg / 258.5lbs / 18st 6.6lbs - Lovely jubbly, good calorie day yesterday and it shows. Hopefully a few more good weeks and I'll be able to fit back into my running clothes, but for now I'm content walking.

    3/22 - 117.1kg / 258.2lbs / 18st 6.2lbs - Surprised with this, I had a very bad day. But skipping tea and getting my steps in must have helped.

    Start - 120.2kg / 264.5lbs / 18st 13lbs
    Finish - 117.1kg / 258.2lbs / 18st 6.2lbs

    Change - (-3.1kg)
  • EddieAF93
    EddieAF93 Posts: 18 Member
    SW RND 217

    3/13: 158.3kg (349lbs)

    3/14: 157.9kg (348.1lbs)
    This is my first day joining the challenge! My goal at the moment is to eat regular meals and not binge eat. I've joined Jane Plan, and am adding in a lot of extra calories as with my current weight the calories would be far too low, but they're all the suggested added fruit/veggies/dairy, plus some Huel. Averaging 1600-1700cals a day, and having the regular meals planned out for me is working wonders to avoid binge eating!

    3/15 157.0kg (346.1lbs)
    I am obese and in the first couple of weeks of a big lifestyle change, so I'm seeing big losses on a day-to-day basis. I'd really like to celebrate this but I have such a damaged relationship with food and weightloss that I'm contantly monitoring myself and telling myself to prepare mentally for the losses to slow down! I'm aiming for 1kg loss a week, but it's taking 2-3 days to lose that at the moment. I'm proud of the consistency I've had with eating my regular meals and snacks and not binging!

    3/16 157.0kg (346.1 lbs)
    I'm honestly shocked I didn't see an increase, had a somewhat controlled binge yesterday! Have just immediately put it behind me and focused on making the right decisions today, I'm not letting myself spiral!

    3/17 156.0kg (343.9 lbs)

    3/18 155.6kg (343.0 lbs)
    I forgot to post yesterday but had a really productive day, definitely back on track! Out for food with friends this evening but have planned for it and it will be within my calorie goal.

    3/19 156.0kg (343.9lbs) not quite the right direction! I did eat out with friends (which also meant eating late) yesterday, also going to be eating out today again as I'm taking my mum out for a meal for mother's day (UK!). Hoping that getting back on track on Monday will mean I see a loss in the last couple of days of the challenge.

    3/20 156.0kg (343.9lbs) I'm okay with staying the same for today, indulged in a lamb curry and naan bread yesterday, along with a pint of cider, so happy to be not seeing an increase! Here's hoping I'll end the week at 155.8kg or below, would be more than happy with a 2.5kg loss!

    3/21 156.0kg (343.9lbs)

    3/22 156.4kg (344.8lbs) A little late checking in for the final day! Slightly frustrated at the second half of this ten day period as I completely stalled and am conscious of the fact I definitely gave into stress eating. Overall though, I lost 1.9kg (4.2lbs) in 10 days, which is an achievement! Hoping for more steady progress over the next 10 days :)
  • HoopsGuy72
    HoopsGuy72 Posts: 381 Member
    3/13: 239.8 (+2.0), BF%=33.4 (+0.5).

    3/14: 241.0 (+1.2), BF% 33.6 (+0.2). Daylight saving is kicking my @$$. As was my weekend (3 days of eating/drinking that went outside of my norm). I'm going to continue to weigh-in every day, and I'll post when I can. My motivation is definitely lower when I'm not "doing well" (subjectively), but I'm going to get back into the habit of posting no matter what. It's what's best for me, and it's what I need to do.

    3/15: 239.6 (-1.4), BF%=33.3 (-0.3). Better. I want to say that I'm going to commit to never seeing 240 again, but that would be stupid. Goals are cool, but internal ultimatums have not worked out super-well for me in the past. Kinder. Softer. More flexible. More understanding. If I'm making a commitment, it's to being here. That's it. I slept more last night, which is good. I ate a bit better, but still got to snacking in the evening (though I had a bit more control than I have had in the past). I'm on-call at work until 7/21 @ 0700, which means that I may have to "rollout" at any time from 5pm to 7am on weekdays, and 24 hours on the weekend. This means no drinking for a week. Or very little. My "goal" is zero alcoholic beverages until next Tuesday. My other goal is no drinking on weekdays (only on Fri/Sa... and rarely on Sunday). So that means no alcohol for the remainder of this challenge. I wonder what this will help me learn about myself...

    3/16/23: 239.0 (-0.6), BF%=33.2 (-0.1). Trending in the right direction. The weekend is coming up, so I'm going to start thinking about it. I have dinner out with friends on Saturday. I'm going to try to make a healthier choice (regarding food), I'm not going to have more than one drink, I am NOT going to pick at my wife's food (or accept her offers when she inevitably makes them). I'm still snacking a bit too much after dinner. I'm going to try to limit myself to a cup of coffee after dinner (which is a treat for me).

    3/17/23: 235.4 (-3.6), BF%=32.4 (-0.8). I love raspberry jelly doughnuts. A coworker brought doughnuts to work yesterday, offered me some, and there was a raspberry jelly doughnut available. My "rule" normally (when I'm trying to be healthy) is that I will only indulge in something when I REALLY want it. I REALLY WANTED IT. Then I thought... I didn't really make this choice. If someone would have asked me if I wanted a doughnut (if they were going out to pick some up, for instance), I would have said no. I get to make my own choices. I said no, and I stayed away from that doughnut all day... other than going to look at it one time.

    3/18/23: 235.6 (+0.2), BF%=32.5 (+0.1). I got a little "snacky" last night. I was about to say that hummus is a hard snack for me, but that would only be true if I did not have means to measure things out (which I do). It's amazing how little I question some of the things I tell myself. Being mindful (aware) of those thoughts is fun. Or at least interesting. I'm going to measure my hummus next time. Tonight is dinner out with friends, and then we're going to a bar to watch the UCLA basketball game. I would not drink tonight if I were not going out, particularly since I'm still on-call for work... so I'm not going to drink. I love alcohol (even in a relatively healthy way, I think), but we're gonna stay on a break until at least Tuesday, which means I'll likely be on a break until next Thursday night (my workweek is M-Th). I'm going to clean out my garage for the next few hours, which will involve moving some things around and "some" heavy lifting, which should get my heart rate up. Wish me luck!

    3/19/23: 236.6 (+1.0), BF%=32.6(+0.1). I'm not loving the numbers, but I was able to eat within reason last night (out with friends), and I did not have any alcohol. It helped that none of my friends were drinking, either, but I would normally have still had a drink or two with dinner. Venturing into TMI territory, I think my weigh-in will be better tomorrow, as today I had some post weigh-in activities that would likely make things a bit "lighter." Getting used to the idea of weighing myself every day, and not freaking out by any single day (no matter which way it goes). Still struggling to get in some exercise, but there are extenuating circumstances. Sort of. I have a rowing machine in the house that has been neglected. Maybe I'll give it a spin today.

    3/20/23: 234.4 (-2.2), BF%=32.2 (-0.4). Really noticing right now how little food I need to feel satisfied. I'm not starving myself, but I'm trying to focus on eating only when I'm hungry. I need to remember how well this works.

    3/21/23: 234.6 (+0.2), BF%=32.2 (0.0). I was pretty good yesterday. There are little fluctuations that happen all the time. I'm happy with my progress so far since I've been back. I'm not talking about my weight, by the way. I'm most happy that I haven't skipped a weigh-in, and I've posted every day. If I keep working, the weight will drop; I know this.[/quote]

    3/22/23: 234.6 (0.0), BF%=32.2 (0.0). Not bad... I'll take it.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,279 Member
    @tiabirdie56 Looks as if you’ve had a great round! Congrats!
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,279 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    @mthomas0228 LOL on the taste-free. I assume it was frozen then lol.

    I have found a very good pizza substitute at Culinary Lion. Even my DH likes it. I make the crust and cut it into 4 pieces (that are 2 servings each) and freeze it. When I want pizza I take a square out, warm it, add desired toppings and heat. It’s very good but does include a lot of cheese. YUM You could skip cheese on top to compensate.
    https://www.culinarylion.com/keto-pan-pizza-crust-pizza-hut-copycat/
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,279 Member
    @SModa61 I must have inadvertently deleted the 61 - I know it was there.
  • GirlOnTheRebound
    GirlOnTheRebound Posts: 258 Member
    Highest weight 271
    MPF Recommit weight 228 lbs JAN 30 2023
    Round 215 220.0 lbs
    Round 216 217.6 lbs
    Round 217 218.0 lbs

    Round 218 216.1 lbs SW ROUND


    3/23 216.1 Waaaaaaaa my son is gone! It was a great 2 week visit. Now I have April to concentrate and refocus before heading to Canada for a visit with Momma and family. Daddy died May 12th last year and I want to be with Momma during this time. She is quite active for her 80 years and I hope to be able to keep up with her. She has never driven (daddy took her everywhere) so she now walks wherever she needs to be. She will keep me focused! Didn't make my 12000 steps but think I removed all sodium in tears. Sigh.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,886 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: 152.0
    UGW: 132.2
    03/11 - 153.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
    03/12 - My 73rd b'day!! 155.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
    Day/Weight/Comment
    03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/14 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
    03/15 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/16 - 157.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
    03/17 - 156.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/18 - 156.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.51 miles in 121 mins
    03/19 - 155.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.45 miles in 106 mins
    03/20 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    03/21 - 156.0 at 6:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then ...zero
    03/22 - 155.1 at 5:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
    Chris
  • chloeguo
    chloeguo Posts: 235 Member
    SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
    Round 215: 138.6
    Round 216: 138.4


    Round 217
    3/13 135.8
    3/14 137
    3/15
    3/16
    3/17 136.2
    3/18
    3/19
    3/20 134.8
    3/21 136.8
    3/22 135.8
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE

    SW RND 217

    3/13 194.8
    3/14 194.4
    3/15 193.2
    3/16 193.0
    3/17 193.6
    3/18 193.8
    3/19 194.0
    3/20 195.0
    3/21 194.0
    3/22 194.4

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