JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 222

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  • 39flavours
    39flavours Posts: 1,494 Member
    musicsax wrote: »
    39flavours wrote: »
    musicsax wrote: »
    39flavours wrote: »
    @musicsax our bodies do stiffen up if we don't keep moving, that's for sure! I lift weights most days, but if I go more than 3 days without lifting then when I do I'm really suffering the next day. Walking 9 miles takes me around 3hrs, it's a big commitment and tricky with our UK weather, although we've had some really nice days recently. Do you get out for one big walk a day or do you break it up into smaller chunks?

    Either depending on what other commitments I have & also whether away in our caravan with DH. You're right about the UK weather, there are plenty times when I have to cut a walk short cuz of the rain and I never go out if it is already raining heavy. What I will say though is if wherever I go if it is feasible to walk then I will. To visit MIL, to my seasonal job, nails appt, DS's.
    This weekend we have come away for the weekend; brought our caravan up to Rhos on Sea, so plan on walking to Llandudno & Colwyn Bay before we return home.

    This was me yesterday, I used the rain we had here as an excuse to not go out and instead was shamefully lazy all day. I should have just chucked on a waterproof and got on with it.
    Your post has me yearning for Wales! I haven't been for a couple of years and being half Welsh it's not acceptable! I've not really ever explored North Wales, other than a day mountain biking in Bangor and climbing Snowden (not sure if that counts as North, and I should be calling it yr Wddfa now) but looking at Colwyn Bay on Google maps, it looks gorgeous! I must go there soon.
    Hope you're having a lovely time and the weather has been fair for you

    Thank you, I think Snowdonia does count as North Wales, and thank you we've had an amazing time. Hope you get back to your roots soon xx

    Wishing you a safe journey home!
  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    CamandJarvis wrote: »
    fmfdfa2020 wrote: »
    5/05 165.8 I haven't posted since 4/27. I had a medical emergency - ICU/Hosp for 5 days. I can't exert myself, absolutely no exercise including treadmill, rower, weights, etc., for an entire 6 months. So, another adjustment in this unpredicatable life. I came out on the otherside, though, and very grateful! 🙏🙏🙏
    It will take days to catch up with everyone's progress, but look forward to reading thru all.
    05/06 165.8
    @mkksemail @musicsax Thank you for your kind comments! <3
    05/07 165.8
    @gomifune @deepwoodslady @SModa61 Thank you for your thoughtful comments!💚
    Right now, I'm trying to determine how in the world I can keep muscle mass while still losing weight but when I'm not exercising. I have an appt next Monday with the surgeon and will talk more about walking as long as my heart rate stays low. I'm trying to figure out if eating more protein will help, and how much.

    I hope you can find a solution that works for you and assists in a quick and healthy recovery. I am glad to see you back, though, and hope that there are no more frightening situations in the future for you or any of us <3

    @CamandJarvis Thank you! 💚
  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    edited May 2023
    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 (with a maintenace day thrown in every now and then.
    • Exercise: Row, Walk, Bike, Weights, Dance, Jazzercise, Kayak, Hike
    • Water: Shoot for 80oz per day
    • Binge-Free & Sugar-Free for 100 days (46 days at the beginning of this round)
    • 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.

    Last Weight - Round 221 on 4/27: 169.0
    Round 222
    Previous Days' Posts
    5/02
    5/03
    5/04
    5/05 165.8 I haven't posted since 4/27. I had a medical emergency - ICU/Hosp for 5 days. I can't exert myself, absolutely no exercise including treadmill, rower, weights, etc., for an entire 6 months. So, another adjustment in this unpredicatable life. I came out on the otherside, though, and very grateful! 🙏🙏🙏
    It will take days to catch up with everyone's progress, but look forward to reading thru all.
    05/06 165.8
    @mkksemail @musicsax Thank you for your kind comments! <3
    05/07 165.8
    @gomifune @deepwoodslady @SModa61 Thank you for your thoughtful comments!💚
    Right now, I'm trying to determine how in the world I can keep muscle mass while still losing weight but when I'm not exercising. I have an appt next Monday with the surgeon and will talk more about walking as long as my heart rate stays low. I'm trying to figure out if eating more protein will help, and how much.
    05/08 165.8 It just doesn't seem possible to weigh the exact same thing this many days in a row. B) It's an absolutely gorgeous day here in Maine. Blackflies are swarming here in the woods where I live, though, so I may go sit by the ocean (no walking, yet).
    Hi @mkksemail I believe I saw a posting where you said you live in Maine. What part? I live about 15 miles inland from Ogunquit. I also think I read a post from @SModa61 about living part-time in Maine??

    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 / ^=1 oops Day
    ✳✳✳✳^^✳✳✳^^✳✳✳
    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 06 - Day 00: 179.6 Day after 2-day binge
    March 07 - Day 00: DNW
    March 08 - Day 00: DNW

    March 09 - Day 01: 177.5 2-pounds water weight gone. Day 1 Tracking
    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
    April 21 - Day 44: DNW
    April 22 - Day 45: DNW
    April 23 - Day 46: DNW
    April 24 - Day 46: 168.8
    April 25 - Day 47: 169.0
    April 26 - Day 48: 169.6
    April 27 - Day 49: 169.0 - Hosp/ER
    April 28 - Day 50: DNW - Hospital
    April 29 - Day 51: DNW - Hospital
    April 30 - Day 52: DNW - Hospital
    May 01 - Day 53: DNW - Hospital
    May 02 - Day 54: DNW
    May 03 - Day 55: DNW
    May 04 - Day 56: DNW
    May 05 - Day 57: 165.8
    May 06 - Day 58: 165.8
    May 07 - Day 59: 165.8
    May 08 - Day 60: 165.8
    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    180s / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s
  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    playhardkf2017 wrote: »
    Hi! This weekend I completely forgot to pop in and say hello. On Friday, my allergies hit me like a ton of bricks in the afternoon and I spent Saturday doing the bare minimum and then they became a bit more tolerable yesterday. I was able to run with my friend I'm doing the five mile race with in a couple weeks and get some grocery shopping and chores done.

    I am officially in the 120 range at 120.9 this morning which was really exciting for me. My cut is ending this Wednesday and then I'll slowly start increasing my calories to see how high I can push them without gaining. Looking forward to being able to eat more and have more energy/sleep better/be able to push more while working out with the extra energy.

    I started my day off with yoga this morning and I always feel amazing afterwards. Yesterday I made myself two types of nut butter to add to my protein shakes for some extra pizazz. They were a chocolate hazelnut butter spiked with a scoop if instant cold brew coffee powder and then a vanilla macadamia cahsew but butter. Both taste divine! I'm happy to share the recipes if anyone is interested!

    Have a lovely Monday!

    Hi @playhardkf2017 I would love the recipes for the nut butter. I don't eat many nuts due to allergies but I would like to make it for my husband. They sound so amazing! I never thought about adding nut butter to a protein shake - interesting. I'm trying to help my husband get more protein since he doesn't eat much meat. How do you add protein to your shakes? A protein powder? A certain brand? (If anyone else has a protein powder you like, I would appreciate the info.) Thanks!
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    SModa61 wrote: »
    Round 222
    Got to the starting line and decided to see what would happen if I ran. I could always stop and walk. Race starts uphill. :’( and all my exercise until a week ago has been in the keys that is beyond flat. I actually ran almost the whole time. I allowed myself two breaks. One less than .2 miles and the other .03 miles. For the second .03 break, BPM was 178 (planning to verify with PCP today that that is ok to do).


    WAY TO GO!!!
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,096 Member
    @mkksemail Thanks. I am glad I gave it a try. Also, starting next weekend, I start splitting my time between OOB Maine, and Massachusetts until September. Maine is lovely!

    @CamandJarvis So sorry about that ice cream/lactose incident. Hope you recover quickly.

    @Scallyboo - Snacking while the dogs are out? I used to snake while the baby bottle was warming. It was amazing what I could consume.
  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    jspecies11 wrote: »
    RND 222
    69 yo female; 5’5”
    SW 137.0#
    Goals: strength training 3x/wk minimum; eat plant based high quality foods

    5/2 136.6#
    5/3 137.6#
    5/4 137.0#
    5/5 137.4#
    5/6 136.6#
    5/7 135.5#
    5/8 136.0# I’m starting riding lessons again today after being out of the saddle when my horses passed away 6 years ago.. A little nervous to starting again at my age but what the heck.
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    @jspecies11 This must be emotional after losing your horse and getting back in the saddle after 6 years. How inspriring, though, that you are nervous but going to do it!! Let us know how it felt being back in the saddle!
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,096 Member
    playhardkf2017 wrote: »
    Yesterday I made myself two types of nut butter to add to my protein shakes for some extra pizazz. They were a chocolate hazelnut butter spiked with a scoop if instant cold brew coffee powder and then a vanilla macadamia cahsew but butter. Both taste divine! I'm happy to share the recipes if anyone is interested!

    @playhardkf2017 I'm always interested in new recipes!
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,096 Member
    @fmfdfa2020 Yes, indeed, I now start splitting my time between Maine and Mass until about the second week of September (Of course DGS #2 coming in August might impact that :smile: ). I am downtown OOB, and we keep a boat at the mouth of the Saco river.

    As for protein powders, the one that I use is Quest. Peanut butter is my fave, but I have bought several of the flavors.
  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 1,691 Member
    edited May 2023
    mkksemail wrote: »

    First Timer! 🙋‍♀️😀

    I'm coming from Fitbit, for the food logging capabilities. I lost 30 pounds over the course of 18 mos ... and gained it all back, plus bonus, in 3 mos. 😵‍💫😖.

    - - - - - - - - -

    07/21/21 194.2 lbs - started Fitbit

    07/22/21 194.0 lbs - started Fitbit food logging

    08/19/21 197.6 lbs - previous high weight

    12/04/21 184.5 lbs - started 10k steps/day Fitbit goal streak, still going 17 mos later 😎

    12/26/21 184.4 lbs - stopped Fitbit food loggng
    (5 mos, 5 days food logging; -9.8 lbs)

    02/13/22 181.7 lbs - re-started Fitbit food logging
    (1 mos, 18 days no food log; -2.7 lbs)

    03/22/22 177.6 lbs - stopped Fitbit food logging
    (1 mos, 8 days food logging; -4.1 lbs)

    10/08/22 163.5 lbs - 15 mos to lose 30.7 lbs 💪
    (6 mos, 16 days no food log; -14.1 lbs)

    01/01/23 181.3 lbs - started Fitbit food logging
    (2 mos, 24 days no food log; +13.8 lbs)

    01/15/23 181.3 lbs - stopped Fitbit food logging
    (14 days food logging; +/- 0.0 lbs)

    03/04/23 194.2 lbs - 5 mos to return to original starting weight 😬
    (1 mos, 18 days no food log; +12.9 lbs)

    04/30/23 197.9 lbs - started MyFitnessPal food logging
    (retrospectively - didn't start until late night)

    05/01/23 200.9 lbs - new highest weight 😳😮‍💨🤬
    (1 mos, 27 days no food log; +6.7 lbs)
    - - - - - - - - -

    Starting again ... yesterday (Mon 5/1/23).

    @jedaschultz , what does RGW mean? 😀


    RND 222 SW 200.9 lbs on 5/1/23
    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    5/2 199.4 lbs
    5/3
    5/4
    5/5
    5/6
    5/7
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

    RND 222 SW 200.9 lbs on 5/1/23
    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    Still raining 🌧️ here in Maine! It's rained more days than not, for the last few weeks 😬😝

    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4
    5/5
    5/6
    5/7
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

    RND 222 SW 200.9 lbs on 5/1/23
    ( food log ✔️ on 5/1)


    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    Not raining 🌧️ (finally!), but still overcast and gloomy ☁️ here in Maine! It's rained more days than not, for the last few weeks 😬😝.

    I am down 4 lbs in four days - this is obvs water weight!! Nevertheless, really damn glad to watch it go. I've NEVER been over 200 lbs, except for the day before this chall started 😝

    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4 196.9 lbs (-1.0, food log ❓)
    5/5
    5/6
    5/7
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Round total-to-date (-4.0 lbs, food log 3 of 3 ✔️)

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    RND 222, 5/1/23 on
    5/1 200.9 lbs (SW, food log ✔️)
    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4 196.9 lbs (-1.0, food log ✔️)
    5/5 196.1 lbs (-0.8, food log ❓)
    5/6
    5/7
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Round total-to-date (-4.8 lbs, food log 4 of 10 ✔️)

    It is neither raining NOR overcast and gloomy, here in Maine! 🌤️🔵🌼😁
    It's rained more days than not, for the last few weeks 😬😝.

    I am down 4.8 lbs in five days - this is obvs water weight!! Nevertheless, really damn glad to watch it go. I've NEVER been over 200 lbs, except for the day before this chall started 😝

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    RND 222, 5/1/23 on
    5/1 200.9 lbs (SW, food log ✔️)
    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4 196.9 lbs (-1.0, food log ✔️)
    5/5 196.1 lbs (-0.8, food log ✔️)
    5/6 195.8 lbs (-0.3, food log ❓)
    5/7
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Round total-to-date (-5.1 lbs, food log 4 of 10 ✔️)

    74°F / 23° C 🌤️ here in Maine - no rain!! Two days in a row!! 🥳🤣

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    RND 222, 5/1/23 on
    5/1 200.9 lbs (SW, food log ✔️)
    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4 196.9 lbs (-1.0, food log ✔️)
    5/5 196.1 lbs (-0.8, food log ✔️)
    5/6 195.7 lbs (-0.4, food log ✔️)
    5/7 196.5 lbs (+0.8, food log ❓)
    5/8
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Round total-to-date (-4.4 lbs, food log 6 of 10 ✔️)

    First UP day this round! Its ok, I was surprised at (but happy with) five DOWN days in a row, to start! I guess when you're starting/re-starting, water weight sheds pretty easily .. I mean, I *know* it was water weight each day, but it was still necessary to watch it go 😁🤣

    76°F / 24° C 🌤️ here in Maine - no rain!! Two three days in a row!! 🥳🤣

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂


    My goal this round is to food /water log each day 👍

    RND 222, 5/1/23 on
    5/1 200.9 lbs (SW, food log ✔️)
    5/2 199.4 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/3 197.9 lbs (-1.5, food log ✔️)
    5/4 196.9 lbs (-1.0, food log ✔️)
    5/5 196.1 lbs (-0.8, food log ✔️)
    5/6 195.7 lbs (-0.4, food log ✔️)
    5/7 196.5 lbs (+0.8, food log ✔️)
    5/8 196.6 lbs (+0.1 food log ❓; -4.3 lbs mtd, -4.3 lbs wk1)
    5/9
    5/10
    5/11

    Round total-to-date (-4.4 lbs, food log 7 of 10 ✔️)


    67°F / 19° C ☀️ here in Maine - no rain!! three four days in a row!! 🥳🤣

    Cheers!
    - MK 🙂

  • mkksemail
    mkksemail Posts: 1,691 Member
    gomifune wrote: »
    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
    Round 220 end weight: 180.1
    Round 221 end weight: 179.3

    5/2 178.6
    5/3 178.3
    5/4 178.4
    5/5 178.6
    5/6 177.8
    5/7 177.8
    5/8 177.4

    @gomifune , you’re doing great!! Almost to 30 lbs / halfway pt ! 🥳
    What food strategy do you use?

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