Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 220

cory17

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

RND 220

4/12 193.8
4/13 193.0
4/14 192.2
4/15 191.6
4/16 192.6
4/17 193.2
4/18 194.6 Changes in schedule, think some Na bloating happening so changes needed (again).
4/19 195.6 Not happy. Possibly - Last weekend started Neurontin 50mg for sleep issues & it helps but not if its gonna cause edema/cause wt gain too. Frustration all around, there has to be something better.
4/20
4/21

JacquelineC53

I’m really enjoying these 10 day challenges. My goals are the same as before - to log consistently and to not snack after dinner.

SW RND 218 152.4 lbs. EW 147.8 lbs
SW RND 219 148.4 lbs. EW 146.8 lbs
SW RND 220 146.6 lbs

4/12 146.6 lbs
4/13 146.8 lbs
4/14 147.0 lbs
4/15 147.0 lbs.
4/16 145.8 lbs.
4/17 145.6 lbs.
4/18 145.0 lbs
4/19 145.6 lbs
4/20
4/21

gomifune

Highest weight: 206
Goal weight: 146

Round 212 end weight: 200.7
Round 213 end weight: 198.7
Round 214 end weight: 196.9
Round 215 end weight: 191.9
Round 216 end weight: 190.0
Round 217 end weight: 187.5
Round 218 end weight: 184.4
Round 219 end weight: 183.5

4/12 183.7
4/13 181.9
4/14 183.3
4/15 182.0
4/16 181.5
4/17 181
4/18 181
4/19 180.9
4/20 180.8
4/21

musicsax

64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 220 (my 151st). As always, thank you. @QuiltingJaine you are a star!
Starting this round at the same weight as last – again! Goal for this round; sorry to be repetitive but, I really need to continue to reverse this increasing trend, again I'm not looking at a specific number, any loss and keep my binge free streak going, not going to 100 days, starting small just going for 10, surely, I can make 10? Be mindful when I’m tempted! Keep within calories & macros. I can do this but, consistency is paramount, let’s do it for just 10 days as the reward is great!!

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 130. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)

4/11 139.8 - Managed to walk, did get a bit wet in the rain but, dried out before I got home!! Stuck to my 3 chocolates out of my Easter box from DH. 40% of exercise calories eaten back. Feeling better in myself now back on the wagon & good to see numbers starting to come down again; back to round starting weight!

SW RND 220

4/12 139.8 - Managed just over 5 miles walking before a day out with my sisters & lunch (toasted sandwich, granary bread), declined a cake, NSV for me!! But, unfortunately, still meant I was 419 calories over; I had already had 2 of my chocolates before lunch so, didn’t have my 3rd after tea. MFP also shows that the sandwich was high in sodium.

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting April 11=1 day. ⭐️=2 day ****

4/13 140.8 – 5.4 miles walked, so much rain!! Well it seems I can’t manage 10 days ☹. Put it this way, my Easter box of chocolates is empty!
4/14 142!! – took little DGS (5 & 3) to Tramway Museum, we had a fun day, but I over ate and didn’t track after breakfast. I am hoping this is the shock I need to get a grip! Today we travel up to the Lake District towing our caravan, for 6 days, I’ve not packed the scales because in this new ‘van I can’t get them level in the shower tray so they always weigh inaccurately & lower. I never binge when I’m with DH so I am hoping that sticking to a healthy eating plan & plenty walking will get me back down to round start weight. We’ll see !!



4/15 DNW – 5.93 miles walked yesterday after setting up the caravan and having cheese & biscuits for a late lunch. Neither of us felt very hungry for our evening meal so we ditched our bbq plans & just opened a tin of red salmon with a light salad. All but 79 of exercise calories eaten back.
4/16 DNW – 13.58 miles walked, 40% exercise calories eaten back. My birthday today – 65, how can that be? can’t believe it! Still feel like late 30’s apart from when I have stiff joints 😊 !!
4/17 DNW – 11.92 miles walked yesterday, caught a narrow gauge steam train out 40 minutes, climbed up to view nearby waterfall and then walked back to the site. An excellent way to spend a birthday! Had video calls with family DGC (4 all aged 5 and under!) sang Happy Birthday to me , they are all so cute & precious! 80% calories eaten back.
4/18 DNW – 7.5 miles walked yesterday. ¾ exercise calories eaten back.
4/19 DNW – 11.74 miles walked yesterday, ¾ exercise calories eaten back.
4/20 DNW - just under 5 miles walked, yesterday; moved down from Ravenglass to Chesterfield ready to child mind little DGS today, lovely that DH will be with us today & will also see DS & little DGDx2. All but 39 exercise calories eaten back.
4/21

I'M WORTH IT !! 👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

clprieur

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 10th Round
Age 53, 5’5”
June 2005: 345 lbs (Highest known weight before WLS Aug 2005)
June 2017: 241.8 lbs.
Weight Beginning this Round: 140.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs

This round's daily goals:
1. Stay “Under” in MFP 10/10 days – ☹☹☹😊😊😊☹☹☹
2. 6 cups fluids 10/10 days – 😊😊😊😊☹😊😊😊
3. 10-min guided meditation 10/10 days - ☹☹☹😊☹☹☹☹
4. Attend work 8/8 days –😊😊😊😊😊
5. Gym strength training 4/10 days -


4/12 – 140.0 lbs – Okay, I am 1.8 lbs less than I was at the start of the last round, so #winning. I am also 17.6 lbs lower than I was when I started doing these 10-day challenges on January 13th, almost exactly 3 months ago. Apparently doing things in 10-day increments is really helpful for me! Thanks @quiltingjaine! 😊 Yesterday was a disaster, calorie wise, which included giving up on logging in MFP, eating Chinese food for dinner, followed by an ice-cream cone from Laura Secord in the mall. When I got most of the way through the cone, as always, I started to feel sick (due to gastric bypass). I told hubby this, and he urged me stop eating and throw the cone in the garbage so I didn’t feel even worse. I said no and quickly went to gobble up the rest of the ice-cream but at the same time he lunged for the cone and grabbed it out of my hand. LOL! Hilariously people were watching and probably think I am an abused wife. In reality I am a dumb wife who insists on consistently eating ice-cream even though it makes me violently ill! It’s only been 18 years since I got gastric bypass, I am still learning! 😉 I have to go to Toronto today so I don’t think I’ll get all my steps in, unfortunately. I put a note in my phone to go walk at lunch, so that should help a bit. I better get my butt in gear. Have a great day, folks!
4/13 – 139.6 lbs - Train to Toronto. Walked at lunch. Subway for dinner. Took the dog to the beach after work – I think it was his first time ever seeing a beach or a lake and he was pretty timid, but did well! He loves his rubber chickens, so we would throw one a little ways into the lake and he would gingerly go in almost to his belly to fetch it. It was super cute. We will get him used to it. 😊 But more Pitbull than Lab in that dog, I think! Lol.
4/14 – 138.6 lbs – So, I haven’t been logging my calories for a few days now. I mean I start out okay in the morning, and lunch goes well, but then everything goes crazy around dinner time. And then I end up “deleting” the entries for the day because I didn’t log dinner and it’s not “perfect” so therefore it shouldn’t exist at all. Lol. Oops. Yes, I am a bit crazy, if you haven’t noticed yet! Anyhow, given that I haven’t really been paying attention, I am SHOCKED that the scale is down. That is bizarre. And I’m not dehydrated, because I think I did drink enough yesterday. So it could potentially catch up to me tomorrow or the next day, but hubby leaves for San Diego today so I have 12 days to work off what I may have gained while he was home. (I was actually thinking yesterday that maybe it should just be a thing that I don’t log calories when he is home, or at least don’t get stressed if I don’t log the entire day.) Today I have a call scheduled with my new running coach after work, to discuss the plan she has created for me. I am to start the plan on Sunday. I will give you updates on how it goes! 😊
4/15 – 139.8 lbs – Well, there is that bounce-back I was expecting. Funny how even though I know it’s going to happen and I’m fully expecting it, it’s still disappointing when you get on the scale and see a bump up. Even though my logical brain knows it is fine, and normal, and also connected to the fact that I haven’t been logging, my emotional side still feels it. That is part of what I am working on, tho, is to not be so emotionally attached to what the scale says. (Down = happy for the day, up = sad.) I had my first session with my new running coach yesterday. She had made up a training schedule for me (incorporating a bunch of exercises to strengthen my knees, warmup/cool down, my strength training days at the gym, etc.). It was very nice to chat with her and she is very motivating. I was supposed to start my new schedule tomorrow but I was too excited and started today. Lol. To start out, she has me running for one minute and then walking for one minute. I was supposed to go for about 45 minutes. I thought there was no friggin way I was doing to be able to do 1:1. But you know what, I was actually surprised at how well I did! Was it perfect? Nope. Sometimes I had to walk for 2 minutes, sometimes the dog had to stop to pee, sometimes we got to a bumpy spot on the sidewalk, or it was a dark place or whatever (we left at 4:40 AM). But overall it was pretty fun and I was excited by my ability. I have spent my entire life believing that my body was “less than” and not capable. If you have daughters, please teach them that this is complete and utter BS. Anyway, I did a 80 minute route. I used my Fitbit timer function, which counted down from 1 minute and then vibrated when it was time to stop walking and start running. I felt a bit dizzy when I got home; maybe dehydrated. It was fun! 😊
4/16 – 139.8 lbs – Well, we are half way through the challenge and I am down by a total of 0.2 lbs. Lol. Whoops. However, I finally counted my calories for the entire day, yesterday, so hopefully things are on an upswing. I went for a two hour walk this morning, and Golly did so well! That being said, I am really not sure why everyone who has a non-reactive dog feels it necessary to stop and give advice to people with a reactive dog... Like, is your dog 78 lbs? No. Has your dog been in a cage for a year? No. So. How about you shut it? This morning, I had Golly sit and watch as another dog passed us. He sat there calmly, I had the leash loose, and he didn’t react at all, other than pant a bit. I was speaking to him quietly, telling him he was doing a good job, and I was petting the wrinkles out of his forehead. So, the lady felt compelled to stop and tell me, “You get what you pet. If you just relax a bit." I was like "DUDE, I AM RELAXED." Of course, I haven't had my meds yet, so… Okay, now I have about 89 hours of cleaning to do. Wish me luck.
4/17 – 139.8 lbs – Disappointed that the scale has been the same for 3 days in a row, even though that is illogical. I counted my calories yesterday, again, so that is a good thing. Haven’t done my strength training all week, which is a problem. I just find it hard to fit everything into my schedule. I’m trying my best. Need to get more fluids in today. I should pre-plan my calories for today and see if that helps stay around 1500. I got 8 hours of sleep last night which is bizarre, for me, but hopefully will help me concentrate on my work today. I missed parts of work last week (maybe I should give myself “unhappy faces” above for those days?) and I really need to make attendance at work a priority. I got put on an “attendance management program” at work and I’m stressed out about that. I have to attend a special meeting about it on Thursday. I am bringing someone from my union with me. Yup, definitely feeling stressed/depressed/unhappy this morning. I think there is some shame and guilt in there, too. Hooray.
4/18 – DNW – In speaking to one of my counsellors yesterday, I decided that it would be best to stop weighing myself for a week, as it seems to be increasing my craziness instead of decreasing it. I’ll weigh myself next Monday, and see how that went. I will also evaluate my feelings about not weighing myself, as the days go by. Either way, it will be valuable to see how it feels to not weigh in. It will likely increase my anxiety, but if so, that will indicate that I am putting a bit too much value on what the scale says. It is supposed to be “just data”, not an indication of my value as a human being. I have been feeling pretty overwhelmed these past few days, and like I have too much going on. I did stop weighing myself for a few months last year (as well as quit counting calories). I was terrified the entire time, that I would gain weight. When I finally weighed in, my weight was down by about 13 lbs. I was so irritable all day yesterday. I felt like murdering the dog; he would not stop whining no matter what I did. It was driving me crazy. And there was so much going on at work, and I couldn’t seem to keep up. And I was texting my boyfriend, trying to get support, and I had zero response. (Him and his “I’m too busy driving an 18-wheeler to respond to your texts”! 😉) It is my goal to do all of my days of work this week, but also all my hours of work. My counsellor suggested that I lower my expectations around productivity, however, and I think she is a pretty smart lady.
4/19 – DNW -
4/20 – DNW – Hi gang. Sorry I’ve been AWOL. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, of late. Decided to cut a bunch of things out of my schedule for this week in order to try to minimize that feeling of overwhelm. It seems to have helped. I will be back next round; but I’m not weighing myself until the 24th, as a sort of mental health self-care. Even hubby mentioned that it had been “getting into my psyche”, as he put it. I am a bit nervous about not weighing in, but I keep telling myself, “Your goal is to stay under 150 until February 1st, 2024. You were 140 last time you weighed. You will weigh in again on Monday. You cannot gain 10 lbs in one week. Chill.” You can all watch me panic on Monday after I do weigh myself. LOL. I am trying to focus on sleep and work this week. Even my exercise has gone a bit by the wayside. I would like to try to get to the gym tonight after work, but I will see how tired I am by the time I get home from Toronto. I gotta go hop in the shower now - have a good day, everyone!!
4/21 -

39flavours

F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 149.2 lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

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 regained 26.6lbs 😵 Never again!
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW:160.8 (-4.2)
R212 SW:161.4 GW:159.0 EW:157.6 (-3.2)
R213 SW:158.0 GW: 156.0 EW: 156.8 (-1.2)
R214 SW:154.4 GW:153.4 EW:154.4 (0.0)
R215 SW:153.4 GW:152.4 EW: 151.6 (-1.8)
R216 SW:150.8 GW:149.8 EW: 151.6 (+0.8)
R217 SW:151.6 GW:150.6 EW: 150.2 (-1.4)
R218 SW:150.2 GW:150.2 EW: 148.8 (-1.4)
R219 SW:149.2 GW:148.2 EW:151.4 (+2.2)
R220 SW:150.2 GW:149.2 EW:

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4/10 150.4 (trend 149.7)
4/11 151.4 (trend 149.9)
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4/12 150.2 (trend 149.9) Yesterday was a better day than recently in terms of tracking food, although I lost a bit of discipline in the evening and eyeballed a few snacks rather than weighing them. Didn't complete my step target as I woke up too late to do an early morning walk and then later started to feel really unwell with fatigue, headache, sore throat, so rested more than I had planned. Heavy rain nixed my chances of an evening walk. I'll try again today, but still feeling like I've got a bit of a bug. Did 1hr weight training yesterday for 4th day in a row, so I may take a rest day today and do cardio instead.
STEPS 4,618

4/13 149.4 (trend 149.9) Not the best day again. Food was tracked and careful up until the evening, then I got lazy and stopped weighing things. Something I really need to get in control of. No exercise either.
Still feeling unwell, I'm beginning to suspect covid. My mouth feels really weird and waxy/burnt, and I'm really drained. My mouth has felt like this for over a week, I noticed my tongue is swollen, white, and pressing against my teeth. I'll try and get hold of a covid test today.
STEPS 4,937

4/14 150.4 (trend 149.9) Still maintaining this weight, it's been over 4 rounds stuck here, sigh! Went for a 5 mile walk yesterday morning. It was really lovely being out in the sun, walking through fields of sheep and lambs, seeing all the crops starting to grow and the trees in blossom. Did 1.5hrs weight training, upper body. I'm definitely looking more muscly, but still quite large, this body fat is so stubborn! Still having difficulty tracking my food in the evening, I get to about 200 cals left for the day and then stop counting and start snacking, so probably go over by 200 or so. Well, at least I'm getting practice for maintaining my weight, although at this point I'm losing hope of being able to lose any more. It's a wet morning here, not very enticing to go out and get steps in, but I really should...gah.
STEPS 12,187

4/15 149.6 (trend 149.9) Very similar day yet again. Started off well with a morning walk, tracked food and ate mindfully and healthily, did lower body workout. In the evening OH bought beers and made pizza, all downhill from there! I'll try again today 😉
STEPS 9,273

4/16 150.0 (trend 149.9) Had a binge day unfortunately, ate a large bag of crisps with a bottle of wine. I did 1.5hrs upper body weights session and 2 long walks so hopefully this helped mitigate some damage.
STEPS 15,418

4/17 151.8 (trend 150.2) Yikes Yikes Yikes! Started the day with a 2 mile walk, with the plan for another walk in the afternoon with OH, but it didn't happen. Instead, we went to the pub and had several pints, then back home for a take away, I had burger and chips, then slept terribly with indigestion. Why am I doing this? I'm throwing away all my hard fought for progress
I'm kind of glad that OH is away for 10 days at the end of the month as we're not being very good influences on each other at the moment in terms of diet! But I can't wait until then to get my act together, it needs to be NOW. Monday is a good reset day, let's do it.
STEPS 9,044

4/18 151.0 (trend 150.3) Didn't track food but on the whole ate mindfully. No weight training for second day in a row as I was too tired but did manage a 4.5 mile walk in the evening sunshine. Slept much better and woke up feeling refreshed.
STEPS 11,769

4/19 150.4 (trend 150.3) Tracked food by memory so not that accurate, over calories by 200. 3.5 mile walk in the morning, 1.5hrs lower body weight training. Sleep not great, 5hrs.
STEPS 12,238

4/20 150.0 (trend 150.2) Tracked food and was under calories for the first time this round, yay! Managed a 2 mile walk in the morning but was feeling really tired so I went back to bed for a few hours. 1.5hrs upper body weight session. No tmi despite eating loads of fibre, so probably carrying extra weight from that. Totm is 2 days late, so I'm feeling quite bloated. Slept a bit better at 6hrs but still need more. No gym today or morning walk as I'm meeting up with my mum for a walk later.
STEPS 7,872

4/21

STEP total: 87,356 / 85,000 round goal

GirlOnTheRebound

clprieur wrote: »

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 10th Round
Age 53, 5’5”
June 2005: 345 lbs (Highest known weight before WLS Aug 2005)
June 2017: 241.8 lbs.
Weight Beginning this Round: 140.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 135 lbs

This round's daily goals:
1. Stay “Under” in MFP 10/10 days – ☹☹☹😊😊😊☹☹☹
2. 6 cups fluids 10/10 days – 😊😊😊😊☹😊😊😊
3. 10-min guided meditation 10/10 days - ☹☹☹😊☹☹☹☹
4. Attend work 8/8 days –😊😊😊😊😊
5. Gym strength training 4/10 days -


4/12 – 140.0 lbs – Okay, I am 1.8 lbs less than I was at the start of the last round, so #winning. I am also 17.6 lbs lower than I was when I started doing these 10-day challenges on January 13th, almost exactly 3 months ago. Apparently doing things in 10-day increments is really helpful for me! Thanks @quiltingjaine! 😊 Yesterday was a disaster, calorie wise, which included giving up on logging in MFP, eating Chinese food for dinner, followed by an ice-cream cone from Laura Secord in the mall. When I got most of the way through the cone, as always, I started to feel sick (due to gastric bypass). I told hubby this, and he urged me stop eating and throw the cone in the garbage so I didn’t feel even worse. I said no and quickly went to gobble up the rest of the ice-cream but at the same time he lunged for the cone and grabbed it out of my hand. LOL! Hilariously people were watching and probably think I am an abused wife. In reality I am a dumb wife who insists on consistently eating ice-cream even though it makes me violently ill! It’s only been 18 years since I got gastric bypass, I am still learning! 😉 I have to go to Toronto today so I don’t think I’ll get all my steps in, unfortunately. I put a note in my phone to go walk at lunch, so that should help a bit. I better get my butt in gear. Have a great day, folks!
4/13 – 139.6 lbs - Train to Toronto. Walked at lunch. Subway for dinner. Took the dog to the beach after work – I think it was his first time ever seeing a beach or a lake and he was pretty timid, but did well! He loves his rubber chickens, so we would throw one a little ways into the lake and he would gingerly go in almost to his belly to fetch it. It was super cute. We will get him used to it. 😊 But more Pitbull than Lab in that dog, I think! Lol.
4/14 – 138.6 lbs – So, I haven’t been logging my calories for a few days now. I mean I start out okay in the morning, and lunch goes well, but then everything goes crazy around dinner time. And then I end up “deleting” the entries for the day because I didn’t log dinner and it’s not “perfect” so therefore it shouldn’t exist at all. Lol. Oops. Yes, I am a bit crazy, if you haven’t noticed yet! Anyhow, given that I haven’t really been paying attention, I am SHOCKED that the scale is down. That is bizarre. And I’m not dehydrated, because I think I did drink enough yesterday. So it could potentially catch up to me tomorrow or the next day, but hubby leaves for San Diego today so I have 12 days to work off what I may have gained while he was home. (I was actually thinking yesterday that maybe it should just be a thing that I don’t log calories when he is home, or at least don’t get stressed if I don’t log the entire day.) Today I have a call scheduled with my new running coach after work, to discuss the plan she has created for me. I am to start the plan on Sunday. I will give you updates on how it goes! 😊
4/15 – 139.8 lbs – Well, there is that bounce-back I was expecting. Funny how even though I know it’s going to happen and I’m fully expecting it, it’s still disappointing when you get on the scale and see a bump up. Even though my logical brain knows it is fine, and normal, and also connected to the fact that I haven’t been logging, my emotional side still feels it. That is part of what I am working on, tho, is to not be so emotionally attached to what the scale says. (Down = happy for the day, up = sad.) I had my first session with my new running coach yesterday. She had made up a training schedule for me (incorporating a bunch of exercises to strengthen my knees, warmup/cool down, my strength training days at the gym, etc.). It was very nice to chat with her and she is very motivating. I was supposed to start my new schedule tomorrow but I was too excited and started today. Lol. To start out, she has me running for one minute and then walking for one minute. I was supposed to go for about 45 minutes. I thought there was no friggin way I was doing to be able to do 1:1. But you know what, I was actually surprised at how well I did! Was it perfect? Nope. Sometimes I had to walk for 2 minutes, sometimes the dog had to stop to pee, sometimes we got to a bumpy spot on the sidewalk, or it was a dark place or whatever (we left at 4:40 AM). But overall it was pretty fun and I was excited by my ability. I have spent my entire life believing that my body was “less than” and not capable. If you have daughters, please teach them that this is complete and utter BS. Anyway, I did a 80 minute route. I used my Fitbit timer function, which counted down from 1 minute and then vibrated when it was time to stop walking and start running. I felt a bit dizzy when I got home; maybe dehydrated. It was fun! 😊
4/16 – 139.8 lbs – Well, we are half way through the challenge and I am down by a total of 0.2 lbs. Lol. Whoops. However, I finally counted my calories for the entire day, yesterday, so hopefully things are on an upswing. I went for a two hour walk this morning, and Golly did so well! That being said, I am really not sure why everyone who has a non-reactive dog feels it necessary to stop and give advice to people with a reactive dog... Like, is your dog 78 lbs? No. Has your dog been in a cage for a year? No. So. How about you shut it? This morning, I had Golly sit and watch as another dog passed us. He sat there calmly, I had the leash loose, and he didn’t react at all, other than pant a bit. I was speaking to him quietly, telling him he was doing a good job, and I was petting the wrinkles out of his forehead. So, the lady felt compelled to stop and tell me, “You get what you pet. If you just relax a bit." I was like "DUDE, I AM RELAXED." Of course, I haven't had my meds yet, so… Okay, now I have about 89 hours of cleaning to do. Wish me luck.
4/17 – 139.8 lbs – Disappointed that the scale has been the same for 3 days in a row, even though that is illogical. I counted my calories yesterday, again, so that is a good thing. Haven’t done my strength training all week, which is a problem. I just find it hard to fit everything into my schedule. I’m trying my best. Need to get more fluids in today. I should pre-plan my calories for today and see if that helps stay around 1500. I got 8 hours of sleep last night which is bizarre, for me, but hopefully will help me concentrate on my work today. I missed parts of work last week (maybe I should give myself “unhappy faces” above for those days?) and I really need to make attendance at work a priority. I got put on an “attendance management program” at work and I’m stressed out about that. I have to attend a special meeting about it on Thursday. I am bringing someone from my union with me. Yup, definitely feeling stressed/depressed/unhappy this morning. I think there is some shame and guilt in there, too. Hooray.
4/18 – DNW – In speaking to one of my counsellors yesterday, I decided that it would be best to stop weighing myself for a week, as it seems to be increasing my craziness instead of decreasing it. I’ll weigh myself next Monday, and see how that went. I will also evaluate my feelings about not weighing myself, as the days go by. Either way, it will be valuable to see how it feels to not weigh in. It will likely increase my anxiety, but if so, that will indicate that I am putting a bit too much value on what the scale says. It is supposed to be “just data”, not an indication of my value as a human being. I have been feeling pretty overwhelmed these past few days, and like I have too much going on. I did stop weighing myself for a few months last year (as well as quit counting calories). I was terrified the entire time, that I would gain weight. When I finally weighed in, my weight was down by about 13 lbs. I was so irritable all day yesterday. I felt like murdering the dog; he would not stop whining no matter what I did. It was driving me crazy. And there was so much going on at work, and I couldn’t seem to keep up. And I was texting my boyfriend, trying to get support, and I had zero response. (Him and his “I’m too busy driving an 18-wheeler to respond to your texts”! 😉) It is my goal to do all of my days of work this week, but also all my hours of work. My counsellor suggested that I lower my expectations around productivity, however, and I think she is a pretty smart lady.
4/19 – DNW -
4/20 – DNW – Hi gang. Sorry I’ve been AWOL. Feeling a bit overwhelmed, of late. Decided to cut a bunch of things out of my schedule for this week in order to try to minimize that feeling of overwhelm. It seems to have helped. I will be back next round; but I’m not weighing myself until the 24th, as a sort of mental health self-care. Even hubby mentioned that it had been “getting into my psyche”, as he put it. I am a bit nervous about not weighing in, but I keep telling myself, “Your goal is to stay under 150 until February 1st, 2024. You were 140 last time you weighed. You will weigh in again on Monday. You cannot gain 10 lbs in one week. Chill.” You can all watch me panic on Monday after I do weigh myself. LOL. I am trying to focus on sleep and work this week. Even my exercise has gone a bit by the wayside. I would like to try to get to the gym tonight after work, but I will see how tired I am by the time I get home from Toronto. I gotta go hop in the shower now - have a good day, everyone!!
4/21 -

I can relate to the overwhelming aspect. I did mentally decide before beginning this challenge of 10 days that weighing daily was just a Stat. It's basically recorded as scientific data lol. My Wednesday Weigh in's I will have some feelings for. When one has too much on their plate, it's time to cut back where they can. You do what works for you, your mind and your health journey.

SModa61

GIVE ME 10 DAYS – ROUND 220

Round 220
April 12 – April 21, 2023

61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).

Goal for Round 220. Strategically get through using up freezer and pantry items that can’t stay to next season. Take off at least 1 more lb. Getting so close to the 130.

Oh, and I can finally confess, I am going to be a grandmother for the second time. Daughter is giving us another grandson mid-august. DD had her mid pregnancy anatomy scan last week, and finally feels safe in sharing her news.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz

Exercise & Supplements

Supplements are to try and correct dry eye issues. See if they pay off.

4/12 – 4 laps with the girls

4/13 – 4 laps with the girls

4/14 – 4 laps with the girls

4/15 – 2 laps – ran 2 miles, walked .5, walked and ran the remainder. After, I reset watch and walked a third.

4/16 – 3 laps with the girls

4/17 – 3 laps with the girls

4/18 - skipped, trip to Ft. Lauderdale

4/19 – 2 laps with the girls, early day condo repairs

4/20
4/21

SW: 131.4

Day/Weight/Comment

4/12 – 132.0 Not concerned. I have a sneaking suspicion that eating 63 grams of fiber yesterday (21 is the daily recommended according to MFP) may be a contributing factor. I also did not walk. Yesterday was supposed to be a blow out rain day, and it was a 2 am, so I allowed myself to oversleep. Was there any rain during daylight hours? No. But the radar showed it could. Today is also supposed to be a blow out, but I can see outside that it is currently nice (it is ½ hour before sunrise). Rain in the Keys (and I think Florida in general) is different from my life experience of the northeast. ( a day later I notice I never wrote the day’s weight, so I added)

4/13 – 131.0 Not surprised given how much time I spent in the bathroom yesterday. :P Yesterday, I got in a nice walk. It was another day with predicted rough weather. It was so strange. I could hear thunder. Dark clouds were in every direction but over the harbor, where we are, was glowing bright. I wish I took a picture. Ft. Lauderdale made the news to its rain yesterday, and the day before Miami made the news due to rain flooding. We got some drips. Unfortunately, the plants really could use some.

4/14 – 131.4 Calories were good enough and I did my longer length walk, though I did get into a “chocolate salami” DD had bought us while in Quebec back in January. I am cleaning out cabinets here (2 weeks before leaving) and checking dates on everything. Well the salami “expired” at the end of March and had already travelled back and forth with us. I decided to splurge and open it. It was ok, like a very firm fudge. Probably would have liked (and eaten) it more had I taken my aligners out first. (Had 1.75 ounces – yes I weighed it) Decided I was going to throw out the rest, but I notice it is gone this morning. It wasn’t me sleepwalking, so hubby must have enjoyed it! BP check, 3 PM: 107/74 w/ 70 BPM 98 02% w/ 67 BPM

4/15 – 131.0 Again, the scale teased me this morning with a false lower number. Maybe I should check the batteries? Regardless, I like the number. This morning, I decided to attempt running a 5K (yes, you all are inspiring me). While I enjoy the social aspect of my “walking with the girls”, I walk faster grocery shopping and am seeing that I am not getting any cardio challenge. I think that played into the fact I could NOT run the whole 5K. I ran two, walked .5, and then alternated walking and running that last .5+ miles, 12’57” pace. Average BPM was 158 (range 106 – 172 BPM) After that, I threw in another lap 1.6 miles at an easy walk, 15’32”. BPM stayed higher w/ avg of 152 (range 144 – 160 BPM). It’s clear that I need to be throwing this in at least once a week. I’m contemplating entering a chipped 5K then weekend after I return to Massachusetts, Sunday the 27th. It’s a walk/run for Colleen Ritzer, the teacher that was stabbed to death in the bathroom by her student, Philip Chism in 2013. I walked this 5K its first year in 2014, so it would be nice to return. Anyhow…… we’ll see. BP Check, 9:30 AM 97/69 w/ 83 BPM (just checking for curiosity – yesterday was packing my cuff to send north so thought I would check. Won’t check again until May)

Adding these notes for my own reference: 79 degrees and 80% humidity. yuck!

4/16 – 130.4 Started the day with a lovely headache today. Yesterday was productive though. I went through our closets and drawers assessing exactly what we have here. What we need next year, things to get rid of, and things to take up north. Today, more little things to repair around the condo. Always something to do!

4/17 – 132.0 Definitely confused. Did 5 miles yesterday. Tracked well, and yes, total calories were over the goal I use for weight loss, but likely still under my caloric needs for the day. Now I am heading into two tricky days. Today includes short notice out to eat dinner with new neighbors. Tomorrow includes skipping exercise to drive 3 hours (plus pit stops) to Ft Lauderdale, to go out for lunch and to cruise the intercoastal. Then drive the 3 hours back home. Today, I pre-tracked. Tomorrow, I cannot plan so I will adjust on the fly. Curious what my Wednesday morning scale will bring (yes I will weigh tomorrow too)

4/18 – 130.8 Brief post this morning, then off to the car for our long day. I do think the scale was teasing me back on the 16th….. See you tomorrow!

4/19 – 129.6 Waiting to see if this shows up more than one day, but still nice to see that “2” again. According to MFP, last sighting of such number was October 2021, less than two weeks after my father broke his hip. I’m starting to get to those numbers where I need to think about a correct maintenance number. I DO NOT do maintenance well, and find it very psychologically confusing. I have to get better at it, for my health. Yo-yoing is not good. Anyhow, my long day 3 ½ hours each way in the car, plus almond croissants as a surprise treat when we arrived, and out to eat for lunch went well. For lunch, I ordered one of my safety nets – crab cakes and I chose their side of “thick sliced tomatoes” with EVOO and balsamic vinegar.

Today my son turns 36! OMG Hard to believe I am old enough to have a 36 year old.

4/20 – 129.2 Looks like the “2” could be legit. For this round, tomorrow is the number that matters. Today is going to be another somewhat challenging food day. We are having our widower friend over for dinner one more time for the season. Simple meal though of a baked ziti, with sides. I did put the recipe in the MFP recipe builder and have pre-tracked my 1/8th portion. Again, if I stick to today’s pre-tracked plan, everything should be good, calorically. Only side risk is that I tend to have temporary gains the day after pasta. We’ll what tomorrow morning says.

4/21

LisaPower123

Good Morning!

My why

I am playing a game with myself & setting little daily goals of losing 0.35lbs per day and using those goals to help me stay motivated and on track is a way of fasting that I saw in another group. Using my bathroom scale as a weight loss tool works for me. There are days that my weight increases by 2 pounds or more, and I understand that this is mainly water weight, and can go away as quickly as it came. That is why there are times that my daily goal and my weight that day are pounds apart. I am not expecting to lose 2 pounds of body fat by the next day. But it is possible to lose 2 pounds of water weight by the next day, so I stick to my goals. If it takes longer than one day to lose that water weight, I extend my fast for another day. Sticking to my plan, I will reach my 1st goal weight of 172 pounds on September 16 2023. This will put me in the overweight weight range which I have not seen since 2007. At that point I will decrease the daily amount to 0.2lbs per day to get to my ultimate goal of 140 by my birthday in February. I also have a cruise booked for my birthday & one of the tours offers a mini photoshoot. What a great opportunity to be at my goal & get semi professional pictures on the beach!
I started an extended fast on April 9th. That was a real kick start to hitting my goals

End of round 218 231lbs
End of round 219 229lbs

Previous days

4/12 Goal 225.9/Actual 227.8. Still fasting. Still feeling good. I am on day 3. I have allowed some broth so not a true water fast yet but I wasn’t keto last week so this is easing me in. I decided that for every day I add the “helpers” I will extend my fast for a day. I am being very diligent with electrolytes & I am keeping busy. Yesterday I got over 10,000 steps & I expect the same today. I have hot Yin Yoga this morning after I walk the dog & then a couple of hours of work. There are some symptoms of fasting that I am not getting yet (💩) & hopefully that does not happen while I am working today 🤦‍♀️. I also usually get extreme heartburn & leg cramps but I think everything is just aligning & I am mentally ready to do this.
4/13 Goal 225.6/Actual 226.4.
Today will be the first day of my fast without helpers (like broth) to help me get through this fast. Sometimes I question my why. Things I know besides weight loss (which is #1) that fasting will help me to reduce inflammation & it will help with skin tightening through autophagy. Weight loss is the main reason & that’s why I don’t mind the helpers (usually less than 200 calories per day) but that stops autophagy so I gotta get to it. Hot yoga & walking the dog & some garden clean up are on tap today.

4/14 Goal 225.2 /Actual 224.8
Yesterday was a good day. I did everything I planned, I even cooked some soup for when I am ready to break my fast. Sleep was crappy (literally) last night but that was bound to happen eventually. Today is day 5 of my fast. I am at my goal so I could end it, but I made it through the hardest days so I will continue, maybe until Wednesday. I know there will be some bounce back when I start to eat again & I feel good, today I will walk the dog, work & hopefully have a little gardening time in the afternoon.
4/15 Goal 224.9/Actual 222.8
Still fasting. Today is day 6. I felt good yesterday but I did argue with myself from 3:00-7:00 about ending the fast. I spent most of that time looking at food and recipes that I can cook. Everyone in my house is being respectful, not eating around me, and not hassling me about anything. I slept really well last night so today should be easier. My plan for today is a dog walk, hair appointment, some cleaning & gardening.
4/16 Goal 224.6/Actual 221
Still fasting & on Day 7! Feeling pretty proud. I have hit over 10 lbs lost in the past 7 days, the arthritis in my toe does not hurt, sleep is getting better & I was busy so I argued with myself less yesterday. I had some heartburn yesterday but peppermint tea helped. I will add more herbal teas today because I am getting sick of water. I know this happened on my other long fast & I ended up getting a blocked salivary duct. Today will be interesting because I am doing a harder hot yoga class. I will drink salted water during the class & just do what I can. I started taking glycine last night which is an amino acid & supposed to help with sleep and healing when taken at night. I give myself permission to end my fast today but based on how I am feeling this morning I will continue as long as I am to live my life normally & I feel good.



4/17 Goal 224.2/Actual 219.6.
Weight loss is starting to slow down. I am on day 8 of an extended open ended fast. Yesterday hot yoga was hot & sweaty but i prepared & was well hydrated. I found out yesterday that PMS was probably part of my challenge last week. I keep hoping that is over, I am 52 dammit! I suspected that it was coming because the hot flashes had stopped for 2 weeks. 😂😂 I still continue to feel good so today I will go to the gym after work & lift light weights. I will also take the dog for a walk before work. I have been enjoying peppermint tea but today I will add ginger & turmeric tea at lunch time. I am naturally drinking less & not at all hungry so I want to be careful. Taking supplements was a little tricky. I have to take them one at a time now. I started oil pulling yesterday morning which I hope will help keep the salivary ducts active.

4/18 Goal 223.8/Actual 218.4
Still fasting day 9. There is so much more than just not eating with fasting. I take a long list of supplements, potassium, magnesium & drink salted water. I don’t really find that I have more time because I am spending a lot of it reading fasting stuff to make sure that I am keeping motivated. I have to concentrate to stay out of the fridge & kitchen because I have so many habits & eat often without thinking. I feel good, less pain, no hunger but I am tired because I do not sleep long enough. I think about food A LOT. I think about what to eat, where I want to eat. Yesterday was tough. TOM cramps & bloating were very bad & I think I made my ginger turmeric tea too strong & it made me feel nauseous. I thought about breaking my fast but figured I wouldn’t feel better doing that. Since I am this far in there is a process. I can’t just eat a meal now. I have to start with tablespoons of broth at a time to wake up my digestive system. I am taking it day by day but I really hope that this damn period isn't as painful as yesterday.

4/19 Goal 223.5 /Actual 217.2
I started breaking my fast yesterday. I made a mistake & did not have enough water & walked around Costco. I just couldn’t get feeling better & I was very hungry. I feel disappointed in a way that I couldn’t continue, but I have stuff to do & I was not productive. I read of people who have more mental clarity, energy, & feel great. I was fine, I did stuff but I was pretty distracted, & I am pretty behind on normal stuff like laundry. I lost 14lbs, which gives me a pretty good buffer, if it sticks. Now the hard work of breaking the fast & keeping the weight off begins. Today I will have 2 cups of the soup I made in small portions throughout the day, some tea, coffee & water. I will walk the dog & I have to work the entire day. TOM is horrible & probably part of why I had to stop.

4/20 Goal 223.1/Actual 218.2.
I finally got a good night's sleep! I slept a solid 7 hours & 45 minutes without even having to pee once. Today should be awesome & productive! I ate normally with no issues yesterday. Last time it took 5 days to be able to eat, today I suspect I can resume eating as normal. I expect my weight to pop up another pound or 2 so in the next couple of days but I know that will be gone again in no time. Going forward I think I will do more 3-5 day fasts with helpers and the extended fasts just quarterly, as the seasons change like I have always planned. For now I will be eating strict keto with a focus on protein (not fat!), very little dairy & low calories. I participate in a 5 week weight loss challenge that ended yesterday. I won (& probably would have without the fast this time). We just keep it rolling every 5 weeks. I expect to win every one until I reach my goal.

4/21 Goal 222.8 /Actual

pezhed

I'm Amanda, 5'2" in Virginia.

R220 Goal Weight - 123.6 lb (which will still put me at 1.6 lb above my maintenance range of 118-122)
Other R220 goals -
daily exercise
16-hour fast 6/10 days
no mindless snacking

4/12 - 125.6. Excited to get back to it today! The weather is gorgeous this week so working out outside shouldn't be a problem. Yesterday my husband and I went on a midday road bike ride together, which was awesome! Today will probably just be a dog walk since those pooches and I really need it. I'm also adding back some strength training, and today will be core and upper body. I've been super hungry lately, but I am going to squash my snacking this week.

4/13 - 124.6 I think? Definitely 124.something but I can't remember. Surprised to see any decrease from yesterday at all. Yesterday I was just trying to comfort my body because I could feel I was coming down with something. Definitely was. Super congested today and tired from a bad night of sleep. I still want to do something active outside today to try to shake it off.
On an unrelated note, we're getting all the documentation lined up to sell our rental house now! We were supposed to list it next week, but once we got the contract in place with our realtor, he sent the info and the previous listing out to his colleagues, and we got a super aggressive offer (11k over asking, no inspection contingencies) from someone sight unseen. So we are now scheduled to close on May 4th! It might have been wise to hold on to it, but we absolutely hated being landlords. The tenants move out on Saturday, appraisal and termite inspection are scheduled for Monday, and then we should be good to go. It's very exciting, but it still seems too good to be true.

4/14 - 123.6! Must have been holding on to some water, whew. Hit my round goal already but we're headed into the weekend. I always go off the rails, but I'll do better this weekend. My cold is making it so I really only crave more nutritious foods and don't want any alcohol, so that's a silver lining to being a little sick I guess. I took the kids to Dairy Queen for dinner and got a salad of all things. I of course rewarded myself with a mini Blizzard My husband and I went on a lunchtime mountain bike ride yesterday. It was lovely. Today it's rainy, so I'll probably do a Peloton run and some strength training. Happy Friday, all!!

4/15 - 120.0. I really must have been holding on to a lot of water and other TMI things. TOM is around the corner so maybe that’s a factor too. I hope to get some exercise in today but sometimes wrangling my 2 year is enough of a workout! Happy weekend everyone!

4/16 - 120.4
4/17 - 121.8 whoops. I had a chicken biscuit for breakfast yesterday and sushi for lunch. Hoping some of that is water but I definitely played it a little fast and loose all weekend. Sleep has been horrible for a plethora of reasons and I want to do absolutely nothing today. I even procrastinated posting here until 3pm. But I wanted to jump on here just long enough to be somewhat consistent and to commit to taking the dogs out walking NOW! So here I go.
Edit: Woohoo I did it!

4/18 - 122.6. Probably still rebound from the weekend.

4/19 - 122.4. I guess I didn't just gain water over the weekend! That's okay, I'm just a little bit above my maintenance range. I'll stay motivated to get back in it and stay there! Yesterday I squeezed in a 20-minute treadmill run which was better than nothing. Today I'm getting my standing desk attachment for my Tread that I'm very excited to use while I work. Obviously just slow moving but it will be better for my body than sitting still all day. I'm planning to get the dogs out for a walk, too. Happy Hump Day everyone!

4/20 - 123.0, ugh. I need to refocus, again. I'm getting really mad at my Fitbit because it keeps failing to sync. Then I think about buying an Apple Watch, then I scold myself for needing feedback from technology in the first place. I am so dependent! Did I even exercise if no device is tracking it to tell me how I did?
We got some bad news that my SIL was in a bad car crash. She is okay except for a broken sternum, but she's still in the hospital for monitoring. She was on her way to pick up their kids from daycare when she randomly passed out. On the bright side, the kids weren't with her yet and there were no other cars involved, but their minivan is most likely totaled. I really hope they can find out what made her pass out. It's very scary.

4/21

fmfdfa2020

Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round!

💪🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎵💃👗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💗🌻🏖🙏

Heaviest Weight Ever: 186.0
186 / 185 / 184 / 183 / 182 / 181 / 180
179 / 178 / 177 / 176 / 175 / 174 / 173 / 172 / 171 / 170
169 / 168 / 167 / 166 / 165 / 164 / 163 / 162 / 161 / 160 👉 159

Stick to Plan:

• Calorie cycle for a weekly average of 1200 to 1500
• Exercise: Row, Walk, Bike, Weights, Pushups, Dance, Jazzercise, Kayak, Hike
• Water: Shoot for 80oz per day
• Binge-Free & Sugar-Free for 100 days
• Reduce added salt
• Lots of veggies and protein, some fruit (very little processed foods or simple carbs which I hardly ever have)
• I need to figure out a way to get more fiber, especially from grains.

If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started, I so desperately wanted to be where I am now.

End of Round 219: 171.2
Round 220
Previous Days' Notes:

4/12: DNW Bike ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔ Got up way too early to weigh.
4/13: 171.6 Bike ✔ Water ✔ Calories (a little over maintenance - 1671). I'm really sticking those 171.x's. A drop into the 170's should come soon.🤞 When I want something a little sweet, I've been eating frozen blueberries. They're really good. I'm stopping my pushup challenge for a little while. My arm has been hurting very badly and it may have started around the time I started pushups - not sure, but will lay off for a couple of weeks because I can't row now either, and I really miss rowing! It's going to be warmer in Maine (76) today than Georgia (68) (where my family is). huh?
4/14: 171.6 Bike ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔ Patience.🤪 Patience.🤪 Patience.🤪 I'm following my plan - it will drop!!
4/15: 170.6 Bike ✔ Water ❎ Calories ✔ Patience won out over my internal fight between patience and frustration! LOL Unlike the "old" me who would have eaten out of frustration, the "new" me did not!! I finally dropped out of the 171's. Yay! I'm 40 days straight with no binge and no sugar. Believe me, I don't think there's anything wrong with sugar in moderation. I wish I was one of those people that could eat it. It just makes me feel like pure sh**, and it keeps my craving/bingeing going. Maybe one day I can eat it every now and then, but honestly, right now, I feel so good without it, I can't imagine wanting to feel like that again. We shall see...
4/16: 170.0 Bike ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔ Almost back into the 160's!! I stayed at 171.X for 10 days, and because of that, it looks like I'm going to get out of the 170.X's pretty fast. 🤞🤞🤞 I think that's fingers crossed even though it looks like a duck. Maybe I should put my glasses on before I start typing. LOL
4/17: 170.2 Bike/Walk ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔ I cleaned out my standalone freezer in the basement moving all the frozen vegtables upstairs to the refrigerator freezer so I can keep up with what I have better. And I'm going to the farmer to buy meat tomorrow, so needed room. I started eating more frozen vegetables during the winter because they seemed fresher than the "fresh" vegetables. I do look forward to fresh summer vegetables though. 🌽🥦🥕
4/18: 169.6 Bike/Walk ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔🔔🔔🔔ding! ding! ding! Hit the 160's! Goodbye
4/19: 169.6 Bike ✔ Water ✔ Calories ✔ I was glad to see 169.x stuck around a second day even though I made cheese bread. I counted every calorie while making it, then weighed it after it was cooked and determined the number of calories per oz (it was 75 per oz). NSV: I made 2 small loaves so I could freeze half, and I was able to control myself and only eat a few slices instead of the entire loaf. No sugar, processed food, or simple carbs is helping with my 100-day binge-free challenge. Hopefully the bread won't set me off (it was not made with whole wheat flour). I bought a lot of meat from the local farmer yesterday. I'm about to make chili with pinto and kidney beans, ground beef, sausage, and tomatoes. The mix of protein and complex carbs works so well for me. I just need to make sure I eat a normal serving and add a couple of vegetables on the side.

4/12: DNW
4/13: 171.6
4/14: 171.6
4/15: 170.6
4/16: 170.0
4/17: 170.2
4/18: 169.6
4/19: 169.6
4/20: DNW Exercise❎ Water ❎ Calories (maintenance) Took a day off from everything yesterday. I puposely didn't exercise and ate at maintenance. I didn't drink enough water, which wasn't on purpose.

Bingeing is why I'm where I am now. I want to see the results with 100 days of no bingeing. I'm not talking about going over calories from overeating a little, I'm talking full-out bingeing. And that's not just on bad foods, even when I'm eating well, I'll binge. This will be extremely challenging but if I stick to it (and stay off sugar and simple carbs to stop cravings), there is no way I'm not going to see consistent weight loss during these 100 days (not to mention the health benefits)! Part of this challenge, too, is if I do have a slip, that I don't revert back to old habits of bingeing for days/weeks/months. I will acknowledge the slip, celebrate that it didn't derail me, and just keep on keeping on.
I want to see what happens when I don't give up!

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 6…
*=1 successful day / ⭐=10 successful days / ^=1 oops Day
⭐⭐⭐⭐*****

100-day Sugar-free Challenge starting March 6…
*=1 successful day / 💚=10 successful days / ^=1 oops Day
💚💚💚💚*****

Breaking the salt habit (replace with spices and herbs) starting April 16. Plan: 10 days 1/2 tsp, then 10 days 1/4 tps, then 10 days 1/8 tsp, lastly no added sugar (maybe?)
✳= 1 day 1/2 tsp added salt / ✴= 1 day 1/4 tsp added salt / ☑= 1/8 tsp added salt
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I decided to start at 1/2 tsp for 10 days because I was having a hard time getting started. To my surprise, I've had salt left over each day - yay!

100-Day Weight Tracking to remind me that fluxations are normal and that you can stay at a certain weight for days/weeks but it will eventually come off - so be patient and stick with the plan!

March 09 - Day 01: 177.5
March 10 - Day 02: 177.9
March 11 - Day 03: 177.0
March 12 - Day 04: 176.7
March 13 - Day 05: 176.8
March 14 - Day 06: 176.0
March 15 - Day 07: 175.9
March 16 - Day 08: 176.0
March 17 - Day 09: 175.8
March 18 - Day 10: 176.0
March 19 - Day 11: DNW
March 20 - Day 12: 175.9
March 21 - Day 13: 176.0
March 22 - Day 14: 175.6
March 23 - Day 15: 175.7
March 24 - Day 16: 174.9
March 25 - Day 17: DNW
March 26 - Day 18: 174.7
March 27 - Day 19: 174.3
March 28 - Day 20: 173.8
March 29 - Day 21: DNW
March 30 - Day 22: DNW
March 31 - Day 23: DNW
April 1 - Day 24: DNW
April 2 - Day 25: 173.2
April 3 - Day 26: 172.6
April 4 - Day 27: 172.0
April 5 - Day 28: 171.8
April 6 - Day 29: 171.0
April 7 - Day 30: 171.8
April 8 - Day 31: 171.6
April 9 - Day 32: 171.6
April 10 - Day 33: DNW
April 11 - Day 34: 171.2
April 12 - Day 35: DNW
April 13 - Day 36: 171.6
April 14 - Day 37: 171.6
April 15 - Day 38: 170.6
April 16 - Day 39: 170.0
April 17 - Day 40: 170.2
April 18 - Day 41: 169.6
April 19 - Day 42: 169.6
April 20 - Day 43: DNW

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180s / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s

tishawj

Good Morning 10 day friends!! Looking forward to this round...no holidays, vacation, special days (except for nephews b-day, but it will just be a lunch I can manage) to bump me out of my routine. I'm committing to tracking as best I can, getting enough water and daily activity. Let's do this!!!

Female - 51 years old - 5'5"
Goal Weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R219 EW - 4/11 - 174.6

4/12 - 173.0 - coming down after a carby long weekend. Weather has skipped over spring and we have summer this week...I LOVE it!! Expecting to get great hikes in every morning until Sunday looking at the forecast, the woods are my happy place and a great way to start my day.
4/13 - 173.0 - hopefully I won't be stuck here for long.
4/14 - 172.8 - Was a bit surprised to see this down a smidge. I got really snacky last night and instead of being smart and grabbing some grapes or snap peas to cure the crunch craving I dipped into the chip drawer. I was well in a calorie deficit before that so I likely didn't go over maintenance with my little bowl of munchie mix....but I felt gross when I went to bed, and slept horribly. A regular walk with the dog this morning after I get tickets (hopefully) for DS17 belated bday present and then we're heading up to the storage place to pick up the bike for the summer, might get a ride in tomorrow before it snows again next week
4/15 - 170.6 - !!! Nice drop !!! Whooshed water weight all day yesterday and through the night...inconvenient for sleeping but I'll deal LOL. Excited to think I might break into the 160's this round! It's been a couple of years, it will be nice to see them again. I had a bleach accident doing laundry yesterday that ruined a couple of dark tshirts and my favourite maxi-dress. But you know what? All were starting to be really too big on my anyway, so it's a good excuse to go get some replacements that will actually fit this summer. Going to take advantage of the summer like weather this weekend and get outside as much as I can before we return to a typical Ontario spring next week. Happy Saturday everyone!!
4/16 - 171.4 - thought there might be a bounce back after that whoosh as my body figures out hydration. Good hike yesterday morning and we got in a nice ride in the afternoon. We're heading out for my Nephew's birthday lunch this morning. Don't know what we're having but they usually eat pretty healthy so there should be good choices...but also cake. We will probably take the dogs out for a walk after though so can hopefully offset anything extra...at least in part.
4/17 - 172.4 - Too many things with buns yesterday...and haven't had TMI in a few days come to think of it...and TOM is closing in...so many things contributing to this. Planning lots of water today, a good long walk with the dog and hopefully will see this number head back down.
4/18 - 171.6 - heading back down. Calories were good but had the blahs yesterday...this massive change in weather really has me down. After a week in Mexico, we returned to a week long April heat wave...and now we're back below freezing and its grey and dreary, all I wanted to do yesterday afternoon was sleep. At least the dog forces me to get out for a walk at least once a day.
4/19 - 171.4 - another tick back down. We decided to go see a hockey game last night (our local Junior team is in the second round of the playoffs) and ate out....we shared a big salad and fajitas so I didn't to too much damage calorie wise there, but I did have some wine. Hoping the night out doesn't have a delayed reaction to end this round. Still grey and dreary here...snowed off and on yesterday and might again today Going to get pork carnitas started in the crock pot then make myself get outside for a walk with the dog. Maybe if I head to the woods for a short hike I'll feel better about it...
4/20 - 170.8 - still moving in the right direction I haven't managed to get myself to the woods for a hike since the weekend...need to do that today to try to get myself out of this funk I'm in, it's all in my head.
4/21

CamandJarvis

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135

Previous Rounds:

R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6

Last weight
04/11 - 159.6

Round Goal: 157.x
Workout: 3x/week - M-W-F bodyweight and C25K training, regular walks with pups (weather permitting)
Nutrition: Log daily

Day, Weight, Comment
4/12 - 158.2
4/13 - 158.7
4/14 - 160.0
4/15 - 159.5
4/16 - 159.3
4/17 - 158.3
4/18 - 157.9
4/19 - 158.2
4/20 - 158.1 - Sigh, is my body playing that game it did with 160 and not allowing me to end in the 157.x range for a few rounds despite hitting in through the round itself? I hope its not. Maybe it's just pre-TOM bloat and heaviness messing with me. I don't feel or look particularly bloated, but some months are almost visibly unnoticeable and practically no other PMS symptoms appear. This may be one of them as I know in the next 36 hours, it's due. Yesterday's run went really well. I didn't end up doing my kettlebell as I wanted to do that today for a workout to keep me going. It's supposed to storm this evening so likely no walk with pups. I have to do something instead. Once again, pups kept me up quite a bit last night (they're almost intolerable when BF is gone) so I slept in almost until my work alarm. I'm thinking of doing it around my lunch break to give me the endorphins to make it through the after-lunch slump. BigBro requested my stromboli for dinner. It's a calorie bomb so I've pre-logged it already. No choice but to fast until my lunch and no snacking in between lunch and dinner based on current calories. Hopefully I can create a little buffer through the day. Focused on plenty of water and movement every hour.
4/21

Previous Day's Comments

4/12 - Ahhh, much better! Today I'm attempting to ease back into C25K with my ankle. I have my brace and I'm planning on taking it as slow and easy as necessary to get through it without re-injury. I'll stop if I think I'm coming close to that, though. Also picking back up on kettlebell strength circuit since I didn't on Monday as I was recovering from what we now believe to be the 12 hour stomach bug. BF dealt with the same thing I did on Sunday night/Monday all day. He was all good yesterday like nothing happened. I got an email yesterday about my upcoming training which I'm flying out in 2 weeks for. Business casual. Oof. I had to go dig that stuff out. My slacks fit, but they are TIGHT. Granted, this was yesterday, feeling bloated, and in the afternoon after breakfast and lunch had been consumed. Which is a good thing because I'll be wearing them from 8am to 5pm at training every day, food consumption included. So these next 2 weeks I need to kick my butt in gear in hopes of losing a tiny smidgen - just enough I don't feel like I'm going to bust seams on my only 2 pairs of slacks. I will wear slacks once, maybe twice a year, if that, with this job so I don't want to spend the money or all the time to find and buy new ones. Especially since I'm actively working to get healthier and lose the excess fat. Also, dinner is on my coworker and I Tuesday after I fly in (she's driving in) and Thursday. Friday I fly out right after class so I'll likely rely on airport fare (scheduled to land at 11pm so I'll be grabbing something). Breakfast and lunch is provided, continental-style, Wednesday-Friday. Dinner is out with the host on Wednesday night. AKA, I'm at other's mercy almost every meal during my trip. Oh and they specifically said "southern hospitality" which, being southern myself, makes me a little concerned with the fare provided. My co-worker is very sweet and I'm sure we can be flexible, the other stuff is questionable. So I'm really hoping that I can give myself enough buffer in these next two weeks that any bloat and gain between Tuesday afternoon and Friday doesn't cause a busted seam come Friday. I'll be wearing jeans to fly so once class is over, I can change and avoid any catastrophe at the airport at least. All this to say, I need to stay firmly on the wagon for 2 weeks straight.... Good news is, I have a plan for lunches next week AND I'm in charge of dinner at least 3 of the days as BF is gone on a business trip so I have a lot of control about the type of foods I'm eating. I'm looking up recipes and making plans for my grocery trip Friday to ensure I'm all set.
4/13 - Not quite sure the uptick....DOMS maybe? My abs were feeling quite sore yesterday afternoon and the squat down to the toilet and then to my work chair this morning was a little more of a struggle than normal (hello shaking legs first thing!) I feel lighter and I don't look bloated so I'm okay with soreness weight after a week off of heavy workouts. I had a dream last night about finances so I updated all my information and did a little digging this morning and lost track of time so no workout. I have a plan that will save money and help me pay off the one credit card I owe on in half the time, freeing up money for the kiddos this summer so it's not a total loss. I'm about to check work emails while pedaling gently on the bike, just to get some simple movement in which is better than nothing. Unsure dinner but planning on eating my curry before we head out to our Thirsty Thursday meetup to save some much needed cals. Especially since I'm not getting in an intense workout. Oops! FamWife got accepted to a new, better position yesterday so it's a little celebration and I'll need to be prepared with a nice full belly. Trying to fast until then as well, to help buffer the afternoon/dinner.
4/14 - I'm crying a little on the inside. It is my fault and I know it. I'm so incredibly bloated this morning I didn't want to step on the scale. Buuuuut I needed a reality check and a reality check it is. I fasted until 11 and ate some curry, though I only had a fraction of what I normally would eat (it filled me up super quick). I splurged and had 2 unplanned drinks while out which were calorie bombs. I did munch on a bit of the charcuterie board but I allowed myself that since I didn't eat much at all for lunch. I didn't think about how calorie-dense the drinks were until I logged them after. *insert facepalm here* Dinner was chili cheese dogs because BF was craving them like mad. All in all, not great day but I stuck to my guns and logged it all so I could see where I went wrong. Today, I woke up at 453am and cuddled in bed (I felt so cold despite the 2 dogs glued to my sides) until my alarm at 530. I was almost dozing and cold so I fought myself to get up, but I did. I knew the scale reading would be awful and I knew today was a workout day. I can't skip today after skipping more than a week last week! Anyway, kettlebell strength and C25K W4D3 once the sun begins to shed some light. I also have a dentist appointment at 2 today and then I'll grab groceries after since the dental office is across the street from the grocery. Plan for next week while BF is gone: Tuesday - taco salad, Wednesday-air fried drumsticks or thighs with veg Thursday - garlic steak bites with mashed potatoes and veg. Lunches for the week will be air fried stuffed bell peppers with ground tofu. I'm working on making my lunches fully plant-based when possible and trying to make dinners I'm in charge of healthy as possible but not so much BigBro won't eat them.
4/15 - Not down as much as I'd like, but I'm very happy to be back in the 150s. I feel and look much less bloated and puffy today which also makes me feel much better. Today the boys are riding down to Black Rifle Coffee Co to get coffee drinks (I'm jealous, but I got a battery for my bike so I can start practicing again) and enjoy the beautiful riding weather. FamWife is volunteering for a garden this morning so I'm going in to help her since the boys are gone. We had storms last night that normally I'd love, but the pressure was very sudden and significant. I woke up crying due to pain. I'm still in a lot of pain so I plan on taking it easy today. I did manage to enjoy the storms despite the pain once I figured out what was going on and did a breathing exercise to calm myself down (I was very anxious having woken up already crying). Friends coming in from out of town this afternoon so hanging out. I plan to fast until lunch to help offset whatever it is we do in the afternoon. If we don't do lunch as a group, I'll try to get something plant-based and healthy as FamWife likes eating healthy too. Dinner will likely be unhealthy so I'm working hard to offset that. Supposed to hit 90 today and I'll be outside so I'm really focused on pushing water through the day as well. Fortunately being hot is a great appetite suppressant!
4/16 - DNP
4/17 - I couldn't find my post from yesterday though I swear up and down I did post. I don't know anymore, I'm losing my days. I'm happy to report a loss and that I'm nearly back down to my pre-binge weight. I'm a bit late posting but fortunately my kettlebell workout doesn't take but 10-15 minutes so I should be okay to be on the computer for work in a timely fashion. It's chilly out so definitely waiting until sun is all the way up in the sky before I step away to run this morning. Today I'm air frying 4 tofu-stuffed bell peppers for plant-based lunches this week. I'm not prepping anything for breakfast as I'm trying to fast until lunch all week. Plus, oats are easy enough to make on the spot should I need something earlier than lunch. I'm not sure dinner yet as I'm letting BF choose as his last meal at home until Friday. I've got my meals planned until Friday so I should be good to go. Even better, with BF gone Tuesday-Thursday, I won't distract him with little dance parties or pacing around on work calls for extra steps. I'm hoping all this effort will mean those slacks fit better come next week.
4/18 - The scale almost settled on 158.3 again today and then suddenly flashed down to 157.9 which I am perfectly okay with. Goal for the round was to be 157.x so I'll be happy if I can lower the .x part or even hit 156! I did splurge on some dark chocolate yesterday but I pre-logged it and kept it all within goals. I tossed and turned quite a bit last night so I turned off my original alarm and ended up out of bed at 645 - just in time to get coffee and hop on work. I'll probably pedal on the bike while working later or do it over lunch for a light workout. I also plan to take the pups for a walk this evening after dinner. The man leaves about 930 this morning and then I'll have the house to myself (BigBro already left for school) to pace or dance or whatever as well. I made my stuffed peppers yesterday. I'm not sure how they taste so today I've already pre-logged them and will see if I can eat them for the next 3 days as well. I'm about to pull out some ground beef to thaw for taco salad and pre-log that for tonight so I know where I stand.
4/19 - Not surprised and actually rather shocked it's not higher. I had kind of a binge yesterday. It was a craving I couldn't quite figure out as well as seemingly insatiable hunger. I ate, listening to my body as best I could (much harder when there's a craving demanding to be paid attention to....) but I was well over calories. I stopped tracking eventually because I simply couldn't keep up with what was going into my mouth. Today I'm feeling better. I don't feel bloated or very heavy at all this morning which I'm grateful for, I'm just hoping that staying completely on track today will negate anything that could show up on the scale tomorrow from this. The pups had a rough night, waking up barking and whining from nightmares and then causing the other to bark and think something's going on. 3 times I was up trying to calm them down... they aren't a fan of BF being gone. I ended up sleeping an extra 20 minutes (of interrupted snooze sleep but it did seem to help a tad). All I wanted yesterday was a nap so I think maybe today, if I feel the same, I'll give in to a short one over lunch since I'll have my workouts done this morning. Especially given the overnight debacles I was awake for. Today is kettlebell strength and C25K. I have 2 8-minute runs with 5 minute walk in between to get through. Thankfully it isn't storming like it was forecast so I can knock it out at my usual time.
4/20

SheilaBoneham

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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2023 Goals — move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Have fun!


📆 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: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).

R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: goals—NO after dinner snacking; walk at least an hour a day most days; more fresh veggies, less bread & cheese.

Day, Weight, Calories, Comment

4/12 - 182.8
Well, I hit my no after-dinner snacking and my walking goals. Did not hit the others, but I also didn’t go overboard. I didn’t sleep well last night (puppy got me up twice, and I couldn’t go back to sleep) and I feel like I need a nap already. But I’m going to put my shoes on and go for a walk on this beautiful morning! Planning salad for lunch and salmon Pattie’s (no bread, just salmon, egg, celery, and spices) for dinner with a vegetable or two on the side. I’m cutting my no-snacking goal to 10 days at a time. These bite-size chunks are much more manageable.

4/13 - 182.8
Yesterday was great—two 45-min walks, calories within bounds, no snacking. Hoping for more of the same today.

4/14 - 182.2
I feel like I may be taking back a little control. Yesterday the pupper and I went for a 50 min walk along the river in the morning, and then had an hour of obedience class in the evening. I did have buttered popcorn when I came home, but no dinner so my calories were quite low. We have an ozone alert today with advice against strenuous outdoor activity, so I probably won’t get a long walk, but I do plan to do some garden cleanup. Enjoy your day!

4/15 - 182
We got our long walk in last evening after they lifted the health advisory, so that was great. Today is another beautiful, clear, hot (80) day, so I’m headed to a park with the pup and then some more garden tidying. Nice to be outside again. Tomorrow we’re supposed to get rain and possibly snow! Aaaack! Enjoy the weekend, everyone!

4/16 - 182
Gloomy out, but not raining yet—just about to put my shoes on, leash the pup, and go for a walk before the rain rolls in.

4/17 - 182
It’s cold and windy this morning, so I’m not sure I’m going for a walk. I don’t want to end up with bronchitis, which I’ve done too many Aprils in the past. Maybe later. I was hoping the scale would shift this morning. Oh, well. I need to remind myself to focus on what I do, not what I weigh.

4/18 - 182
Again? (In best whiny voice). Oh well. I did go a bit over my calorie goal, but not much. All good.

4/19 - 182
I remember being stuck here before. I guess my body thinks this is where it belongs. We’re going to have to have a talk about that.

4/20 - 182.2
Very funny, weight gods. When I said I wanted to get unstuck, this isn’t what I had in mind. Oh, well, I’m sticking pretty close to the plan, so all good.

4/21 -

Lauburn12

RND 220 (my first round)
F39, 5ft 1

SW: 174lbs
RGW: 170lbs
UGW:140lbs

4/12 172.8lbs
4/13 173.6lbs so annoyed! Stuck to my calories and got my steps in. Was very anxious last night for some reason so didn’t sleep
4/14 173.6lb had a binge last night due to lack of sleep. These ten days not going to well!!
4/15 173lbs
4/16 174lbs
4/17 173lbs
4/18 171.8lbs
4/19 171 lbs
4/20 169.8lbs
4/21

quiltingjaine

@RenaPink11 After my back surgery 40 years ago (133 to 118 - flat on my back in bed for 3 weeks) lots of fat AND muscle loss. I realized I could feel the bracket holding my spinal rods when I leaned against the wall. Several years ago after regaining weight I slipped on wet sidewalk and sat straight down - bum to concrete. I apparently broke my tailbone but nothing you can do about that. Then lost weight again and Now I have donut cushions to sit on even when we travel. I didn’t expect to have butt bones!

jedaschultz

Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.

Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 60 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 210.2
Round 212 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 208.8
Round 213 skipped
Round 214 skipped
Round 215 skipped
Round 216 skipped
Round 217 skipped
Round 218 SW 204 RGW 202 EW 203.4
Round 219 SW 203.4 RGW 202 EW 201.8

Round 220 SW 201.8 RGW 199.8 EW

Two pounds might be a lofty goal but I'll shoot for it anyway.

Day, Weight, Comment
4/12 201.8
4/13 202 I splurged and had fast food cheeseburger and fries. Too much salt I hope.
4/14 201.6 very happy with this.
4/15 201.6 Great, it stayed down.
4/16 201.4 Creeping down but at least it’s lower than yesterday. I took DH car and sold it yesterday. Hard going into the garage and seeing it gone. I didn’t need to have two cars so another part of him is gone even if it was just a car. It just makes me so sad to have to do these things but it’s reality.
4/17 201.0 Still heading down little by little.
4/18 200.6 Lowest I’ve been in about two years. It’s been very stressful with many life changes.
4/19 200.8 That’s okay.
4/20 200.0 Wow, I haven’t been this low for quite awhile. Now to keep it going down. I have a pizza fundraiser tonight. I was going to buy a whole pizza but you can just buy a slice instead. Might be the wisest and best choice.
4/21

quiltingjaine

@pezhed Sending prayers for your SIL! That’s definitely scary.

quiltingjaine

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
SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
SW RND 218 127.5 AW 127.45
SW RND 219 127.0 AW 127.95

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

RND SW 220 128.0
4/12 127.0 IF until 5:30 last night - chicken, broccoli, salad at El Pollo Loco (his choice but good with me)
4/13 126.5 Got some activity by moving stuff in the sewing room so I could get rid of the dead TV. Horrid headache this morning but I’m sure it’s from the extra physical activity yesterday. Moving a treadle sewing machine on carpet isn’t easy!
4/14 126.5 This won’t last - Golden Corral for the first time in months. Haven’t been since before DH had first shoulder replacement in September. DH had tooth extraction so I made a second trip to WM for Orange sherbet. Well, apparently I never posted so I will catch up tomorrow from the top of page 6.
4/15 128.0 Up as expected but my GKI is down in spite of fried chicken, hush puppy and NSA dessert.
4/16 127.5 I have found that if I have my main meal around noon I am satisfied all day and don’t even snack in the afternoon/evening. Unfortunately, since DH is playing some form of cards (Tripoley, pinochle, poker, bridge) 6 days a week it makes it impossible to eat at 3 - my chosen time during the pandemic. Cards start at 12 or 1 and go until 4 plus “hanging out” and chatting. This makes eating eat too late for me. I need to start making “dinner” in the morning so he can leave.
4/17 127.5 Egg Roll in a Bowl with shrimp, I think.
4/18 126.5 Ate above at 10:45AM, small snack at 3. Macros were right on. Dermatologist appointment at 7:25. What was I thinking? Not a morning person!
4/19 128.0 No TMI x 2 and ate OMAD late yesterday . Had an hour and a half to kill between derm and nails. Had a venti latte with cream at Starbucks, read an ebook and people watched. Didn’t want food when I met DH @ In-n-Out. I should have just fasted. Ate a plain burger (no bun) and Brussels sprouts at about 3. TMI happened after WI, 18 oz of coffee, and while reading posts. 🤷‍♀️
4/20 127.5 Bingo last night - sub sandwich, chips, ice cream sandwich. At least I picked out the majority of the bread. Today running my friend around to return cable box and rental car. Then to hotel this evening. I have quilt guild meeting tonight across town. TMI after WI and coffee.

RenaPink11

Round 220
End weight round 219 - 174.2 up from 173.5
Start weight round 220 - 173.2
Goals for round 220
To hit 171.2
Water! Water! Water!
Run every other day
Incorporate kettle bells back into my workouts
4/12 - 173.2 - woke up about 3am feeling like I’d been ran over by a bus. Headache, sinus pressure, cough, sore throat. “Called in” from work - which I’m remote today so no impact on the office. Going back to bed now.
4/13 - 172.8 - still sick but got all of my calories in yesterday. Feeling a little better today but sleep was crap. Hopefully I’m on the upswing. Not sure if I will make the gym tonight. Still really worn down.
4/14 - 171.8 - perks of being sick. I do feel somewhat better today. Going to at least get some walking in and possibly a jog.
4/15 - 172.0 - I’ll take it! I thought it was going to be way more than that. I’m still congested, but feeling soooo much better than I have been. I was able to get a walk/jog in yesterday even with this crud in my head & chest. It felt good!! I got just a tad over 2 miles. I should’ve done a full 3.1 just to see what time I could do it in. Hubby wants Mexican tonight - my weakness 2nd to fried chicken & mashed potatoes. I will get the veggie fajita with no tortillas! Win!
4/16 - 171.7 - Trucking along in the right direction. I slept like crap. This congestion is lingering, otherwise I feel pretty good. Didn’t get my walk in yesterday as planned. Storms on & off today, so we will see how it goes.
4/17 - 173.3 - Ope!! Helllllooooo sodium!
4/18 - 173.0 - Didn’t make the gym yesterday as all the congestion flared back up just when I thought it was heading out. Plan to make the gym tonight and hopefully flush some of this sodium out.
4/19 - 172.6 - was able to do a walk/jog yesterday. This congestion is still lingering 8 days in. With losing weight, I’ve started to notice my bones. I have a collar bone, ribs, hip bones and I can actually feel them now. I find myself feeling them bc I’ve never been able to before. Also, I have to sleep with a pillow or blanket between my knees now. It’s uncomfortable for my knees to lay on top of each other.
4/20 - 172.4 - got a walk/jog in yesterday. And signed up for a new gym opening up in town. It will cut the cost of my yearly fees from $696 to $396! And that includes the yearly fee. Win! Win! The only thing is they don’t have a track to run, but that’s okay. I can run in my neighborhood. But they have hydro massagers, a sauna, more class options, free body scans (YAY!) & tanning. I’m excited!