Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,892 Member
    Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
    73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
    ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 154.0
    UGW: 132.2
    05/20 - 152.6 at 7:45 a.m. ...3.01 miles in 64 mins to t-ball game
    05/21 - 153.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.22 miles in 84 mins w/DH!
    Day/Weight/Comment
    05/22 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 mins w/trainer
    05/23 - 154.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...SIL in hospital...helping DD w/ boys
    05/24 - 155.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    05/25 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...SIL came home from the hospital
    05/26 - 155.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    05/27 - 156.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...6.10 miles in 110 mins
    05/28 - 155.5 at 9:15 a.m. ...nothing
    05/29 - 153.1 at 7:00 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    05/30 -
    05/31 -
    Good luck everyone!
    Chris
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,612 Member
    39flavours wrote: »
    F42, 5'4
    Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
    RGW: 145.0lbs
    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:148.4 (-1.8)
    R221 SW:149.0 GW:148.0 EW:146.8 (-2.2)
    R222 SW:147.2 GW:146.2 EW:145.6 (-1.6)
    R223 SW:146.2 GW:144.6 EW:145.0 (-1.2)
    R224 SW:146.8 GW:145.0 EW:146.2 (-0.6)

    ***************************************

    5/20 145.0 (trend 146.4)
    5/21 145.0 (trend 146.2)
    -
    5/22 146.8 (trend 146.3) After a couple of days at a new low weight, I've bounced back up, which is frustrating, to say the least. Went for a lovely 5 mile countryside walk then stopped at a village pub for lunch, where I had chicken breast, chips and salad. It's probably the chips that have caused the spike on the scale. In the evening OH decided he wanted to try and make nettle soup, so we went for another little walk and foraged a load of stinging nettles, which was fun. The soup was very tasty, bright green, and full of vitamins.
    STEPS 14,880

    5/23 147.4 (trend 146.4) Not good! I had a bit of a binge last night on sweet chilli rice crackers, which were very salty, plus no tmi this morning. 1.5 hrs upper body at the gym but short on steps as I didn't find time for a walk.
    STEPS 4,999

    5/24 146.4 (trend 146.4) A bit better but I'm annoyed with myself for skipping my walk again. 1hr lower body at the gym and within calories, no tmi.
    STEPS 5,300

    5/25 146.8 (trend 146.5) We had a barbecue and a few drinks yesterday so I'm not surprised my weight is up again. This round isn't going well so far! 4 mile walk in the morning and 1hr upper body at the gym.
    STEPS 15,342

    5/26 146.4 (146.5) Not great on calories in the evening again, I need to cut out the beer! 1hr lower body at the gym. We've decided to go away camping for the bank holiday weekend, so the next 3 days I won't be weighing. Hopefully lots of walking and activity but also most likely eating and drinking more than usual. I think this round will be a write off.
    STEPS 6,099

    5/27 DNW We arrived at the campsite late, at 7pm, due to lots of congestion on the roads, so no time for a walk yesterday. Had chicken curry and naan bread for dinner.
    STEPS 6,113

    5/28 DNW I woke up early, so made a coffee and took a short walk to the coast. Drove into Swanage and had tea and cake around mid morning, then went for a walk along the jurassic coastline. We shared a plate of jerk chicken and rice at a pub with views of Corfe Castle, then explored an abandoned village that had been evacuated in 1943 and left to crumble. Headed to Lulworth cove and strolled down to the water to people watch for a bit before driving back to town and picking up sausages and burgers for a barbecue back at the tent.
    STEPS 20,831

    5/29 DNW Morning walk to the coastline again, then had a leftover burger and some mango for breakfast. Drove inland to Wareham and went paddleboarding on the river for an hour. Headed to Studland for lunch and to go to the beach but it was so overcrowded and the wait for food was going to be 2hrs so we abandoned that and had a couple of left over sausages instead. We visited a pub famous for its steak pasties and live music, where I had half a pastie and some potato salad and a pint. Then drove back into Swanage for a stroll in the evening, I had an ice cream. Back at the tent, OH was feeling tired so I went for a walk in the last of the evening light, but ended up walking a bit too far and as it was getting dark I decided to run back. This was a big moment for me, as I've wanted to start running for a long time but am always too self-conscious to try it in public, so the deserted coastline was the perfect opportunity, and I actually really enjoyed it and had much more stamina than I thought I would.
    STEPS 13,431

    5/30 146.6 (trend 146.5) Packed up the tent and headed to a cafe for a cooked breakfast, then drove to Bournemouth to check out the crowds enjoying the beach and the entertainment. We had a drink then headed home, unpacked the car and went to our local pub for a beer. We fancied fish and chips as we hadn't had any by the sea and were craving them, but as it was Bank holiday Monday, all the chippies were closed so we bought some breaded fish, oven chips and mushy peas from the shop instead and made them at home to eat in the garden, which was much healthier anyway.
    I'm happy to see my weight hasn't shot up, despite all the indulgences over the weekend, hopefully tomorrow won't bring a nasty shock!
    STEPS 5,651

    5/31 146.2 (trend 146.5) Only 0.6lbs lost on scale weight this round, and up 1.2lbs from the end of last round, plus my trend weight is up 0.3lbs. I'm actually quite relieved to not be even higher, after all I've been eating and drinking this round. We've got a holiday booked for 20th June, so that gives me 2 rounds to really focus on putting in my best effort and hopefully be in the low 140s by then.
    STEPS 3,950

    STEP total: 96,596 / 85,000 round goal

    Loved reading your posts this round as I remember visiting Swanage, Corfe Castle, Wareham, Studland etc some years ago.
    Well done on your acheivement this round whilst still camping x
  • AR10at50
    AR10at50 Posts: 1,653 Member
    F58, 5’5
    Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
    RGW Loss: 3lbs.
    UGW: 140lbs

    5/22-163 -I’ve had a few minor wins….didn’t buy Ho Ho’s to eat on the way home from the grocery store and did not buy an awesome corn dog at my favorite gas station.
    5/27-164-Took a quick fun trip with my dad and our friend to a casino. Made a quilt for a wedding today and starting on the next one. Rode the horse yesterday with the bareback pad instead of the saddle and did a bunch of trotting and am sore today.
    5/29-163-Went to the wedding and danced a ton. Stayed up too late and had to nap yesterday. Finally got a 5 mile walk in and hope to walk and ride the horse today. Onto the next quilt.
    5/30-167-Salty, carby weekend. Made “rice salad” but used pearl barley instead since it’s lower on the glycemic index than white rice. Managed to walk 6 miles this morning, wish I had started earlier.
    5/31-168-Oops! Made split pea soup with plenty of salty ham. Ended up walking 8 miles and rode the horse. That helped me to sleep good.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,279 Member
    @huango Amanda, I can only speak for myself but I found that once I broke the sugar rush (then crash) which felt like hunger I didn’t miss fruit at all. I also realized that (WW free) fruit and the weekly “reminder” that “no one ever got fat from eating bananas” had been my downfall due to my insulin resistance. I now eat occasional berries and allow myself one nectarine per season. And after eliminating bread products I realized that my knees no longer hurt. These things were motivation enough for me.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,178 Member
    edited May 2023
    Round 224

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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
    ROUND 181 FOR ME.

    “Today….I am choosing Me”

    MY STATS:

    Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
    Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
    R223 EW= 196.4
    R224 EW= 194.8


    Current New Goals:
    Weight:
    Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
    Special Challenge: To Lose 6 pounds between my birthday (May 10th) and the 4th of July. Starting Weight on May 10th: 195.1 Goal Weight on July 4th: 189.1 I hope I can step on the scales and see fireworks!!!!
    Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
    Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

    COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

    ********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

    R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

    R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

    R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

    R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

    R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

    R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

    R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

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

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

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

    R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

    R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

    R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

    R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -1.6 lbs. LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)


    Day/Weight/Comment
    05/21 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

    05/22 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.2)

    05/23 -197.0- (Trend weight 195.5)

    05/24 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.6)

    05/25 -194.2- (Trend weight 195.5)

    05/26 -192.0- (Trend weight 195.1)

    05/27 -193.8- (Trend weight 195.0)

    05/28 -193.6- (Trend weight 194.9)

    05/29 -194.8- (Trend weight 194.9)

    05/30 -194.2- (Trend weight 194.8) I was so bloated yesterday that I could hardly eat at the family BBQ. It just felt too uncomfortable. I’ve already released a lot of bloat today with TMI so I already feel much better. I did not bring any leftovers home so today should not be a food fest. I'm keeping my eye back on those 180's. I'm not done with them yet! Welcome home Quilting Jaine!

    05/31 -194.8- (Trend weight 194.8) This has certainly been a disappointing month for me. So many activities and celebrations which involved all the wrong foods! And these last 10 days have been up & down like a rollercoaster but I am down 1.6 lbs this round which makes me a little less plump and juicy! I’m adjusting to some medication changes which are definitely affecting me also. Oh the joys of growing old! Today I am traveling to a new movie theater much closer to my home than we usually have to go. It is approximately 75 miles away each way and it is supposed to high-tech state-of-the-art. It boasts reclining seats, built-in food trays and high tech video and sound. I can’t wait to see The Little Mermaid today! I’m such a Disney nerd, even at my age! See you next round, my friends!


    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    edited May 2023
    Round 224: JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS


    Hi, I’m Amanda, almost 50, wicked short 4’11” from New England.

    My 1st goal is for mid-June (trip to LA/Vegas),
    2nd goal for mid-August.

    Appreciate all your support.

    - Pre-plan meals for the day
    - Daily movement
    - No Late Night Snacking

    Round 221 SW: 126.8
    Round 222 SW: 122.6 ⬇️ debloated 4.2#
    Round 223 SW: 121.0 ⬇️ 1.6#
    Round 224 SW: 118.8 ⬇️ 2.2#
    Round 224 GW: 117.0 ⬇️ 1.8#

    5/22: 118.6 ⬇️
    Staying focused!
    I’m much better when I have a hard deadline with a set goal to achieve by then.


    4 separate pull-ups this morning!


    I think 1 reason I’ve struggled with food is because I grew up poor.
    So I have trouble with wasting food, or trying to get my money’s worth at buffets, or like today, at my daughter’s high school concert there’s potluck refreshments. Usually, I would get a few items EVEN IF I’M NOT HUNGRY. How can I not take food when it’s there and “free” (when I donated ~$20 in watermelon/fruit salad, plus our entrance fees)?

    So I am working on not focusing on the food. I don’t need to take food, just because it’s free and it’s there. I’m there to watch my daughter perform, not for the free food.


    5/23: 117.2 ⬇️
    TMI – that loss is mainly from the bathroom


    What’s working for me now is to basically just eat 2 – 3 meals a day, and no snacking in between or at night.
    **BUT** the diet makes me nervous about going out to eat or getting together with friends involving food.
    When it’s just me and my house/family, I have total control of what I make/serve. But at a restaurant, unless I just eat plain salads, AND forgo drinks, I’m afraid to give into temptations.

    ==> ==> How do you manage your social life while working on losing weight?

    I don’t mean special occasions.
    My son’s birthday is tomorrow, so I’ll enjoy a lovely dinner with family, AND looking forward to amazing tres leches cake.

    5/24 – 118.4 ⬆️
    So excited! It’s my son’s 19th birthday today; he has his last final exam at MIT; we have dinner plans for Peking Duck at a great Boston restaurant, then we move him home to have some yummy tres leches cake.
    It feels like I’ve spent his entire life nudging/pushing **INTO** a college, and we blink and he’s done with his 1st year of college.

    5/25 – 118.6 ⬆️
    I’m surprised I didn’t gain more weight, after last night’s amazing dinner and tres leches cake. I haven’t had this much carbs/sugar in a month.
    Let’s see if the weight gain increases tomorrow, so I’ll know how my body handles the re-introduction of carbs into my system.

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    Recommend:
    JiangNan Boston
    - delicious
    - attentive service
    - varied offerings of Chinese Fusion

    - generous delicious gold-leaf Peking Duck with crepes/trimmings, with the bones made into a flavorful tofu/napa cabbage soup
    - braised pork belly in black tea sauce
    - eel with scallions in a hot chili oil - DD *RAVED* about this
    - kimchi/cheese fried rice
    - flaming cumin lamb
    - pork soup dumplings
    https://s.yelp.com/Apit0wvwJ3


    5/26 – 117.6 ⬇️
    That bday dinner/cake day wasn’t that bad in terms of weight gain. It could have been worse.
    2.5 more weeks until I see my CA family. Staying focused: helps that I have no food cravings, and the weather is fantastic, so I’m moving all about.

    Had so much fun last night line dancing; burned some calories!
    3 instructors taught newbies (me) a few dance moves, and then we try to not mix them up/forget them. Hahahhaa


    5/27 – 118.0 ⬆️
    Beautiful morning for a nice walk/chat with gf.
    Going to the Revolution soccer game tonight w/ hubby.


    5/28 – 119.4 ⬆️
    Went out to dinner after the Revs game. I was doing ok (beef skewers/Diet Coke), but I gave into hub’s fantastic potato wedges. Thus, the weight gain/bloating.

    **NSV: I wore a pair of jeans that I haven’t worn since I purchased them a few years ago. They fit great, made my butt look amazing! **

    I am SUFFERING from a tooth infection. Have an appt on Wednesday, but hoping they can do something on Tuesday. Poor me.



    5/29 – 117.8 ⬇️ debloating
    My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹

    Beautiful day ==> great walk with friends/catching up


    5/30 – 116.8 ⬇️
    Did not expect this drop.
    YAY: I’ve lost 10# since I started my 1st Round 221 on 4/24/23
    (was very bloated when I first started)

    How do people do Keto long-term?
    I’m kinda craving chips, bread, etc, BUT I really want FRUIT.
    The yummy sweet mango is calling my name; the banana looks so good!
    I caved and had some amazing watermelon.


    5/31 – 117.0 ⬆️
    Yay: reached my Round 224 goal!


    @SModa61 - Got my antibiotics prescription for that infected root canal tooth; will stop looking chipmunky soon.
    Doc is going to redo the complicated root canal (free).

    @quiltingjaine - thanks. I know I can incorporate some berries, but my favorite fruit are still calling my name. It's only been 38days of (mostly) keto, so let's see how it goes longer term.


    Lost 1.8# (and more inches) in this round: feeling great!
    Let’s see 115something in Round 225
  • chloeguo
    chloeguo Posts: 235 Member
    SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
    Round 215: 138.6
    Round 216: 138.4
    Round 217: 135.8
    Round 218: 134.4
    Round 219: 133.1
    Round 220: 128.4
    Round 221: 129
    Round 222: 128.2
    Round 223: skipped

    Round 224

    5/22: 127.8
    5/23
    5/24
    5/25
    5/26
    5/27
    5/28: 124.8
    5/29
    5/30: 126
    5/31: 127.2
  • Viridian1539
    Viridian1539 Posts: 102 Member
    RND 224
    First time trying this so I hope I do it right! My name is Bekkah, just getting started with MFP after not using it for a few years. My scale only does whole numbers so I won't have as detailed numbers.

    Long-term Goal weight: 150lbs

    SW RND 224 - 195

    5/22 - 195
    , did PT in morning, 1 hour of Taekwondo in evening. Ate under calorie goal
    5/23 - 194, only some light exercise, need to boost that more. Slightly over calorie goals, but remembered vitamins! Hit 130/100oz on my water goal too! Overall, I'd give the day a 7/10
    5/24 - 193/4 (scale was difficult to read this morning, prob. closer to 194 since I drank a LOT of water) Doing TKD again tonight and hope to go on an evening walk. If I hit water goal, giving the day an 8/10
    5/25 - 193, PT in the morning, 1 hour of TKD in the evening. Calories are going to be over today because I ate a very good but very high calorie chili for lunch :sweat_smile: is what it is. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a little push back on the scale tomorrow as a result. It’s pretty hot today so drinking extra water!!
    5/26 - 193, Didn’t have the energy for a morning walk like I was hoping. That routine will have to begin over the weekend. WFH today so will be mindful of taking breaks to stretch/move. Lengthy walk planned for after dinner!
    5/27 - No access to scale
    5/28 - No access to scale
    5/29 - 199
    Quite the spike; I don’t think I’ve been eating *that* badly. Took my weight at the end of the day and after drinking a ton of water to catch up after a day walking around the city without access to a refill station - hoping I can blame that!
    5/30 - 194 Phew. I did go up a bit, which doesn’t shock me as I haven’t really been careful about my eating, but 194 is a much less scary number. Morning walk to Safeway and planning to hit the gym after work, so let’s see if I can get that number down again for tomorrow’s weigh-in!
    5/31 - 194 While I would have preferred to hit that 193 again, at least I’m not going up! Had PT in the morning and 1 hour of TKD coming up for tonight. Forgot my lunch so calories will be lower today lol. Have hit the water goal 7/10 days and I am well on track to finish at 8/10 when today is done. Feeling mentally and physically strong after this round.