Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224
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My whyI 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 did an extended fast on April 9th that lasted almost 9 days. That got me back on track after Easter.
Round 218 SW 232.4 EW 231lbs (-1.4)
Round 219 EW 229lbs (-2)
Round 220 220.2lbs (-8.8) (Extended fast)
Round 221 220.6 (+0.6) (normal after an extended fast)
Round 222 216.3 (-4.3)
Round 223 215.4 (-0.9)
5/22 Goal 215.3 /Actual 216.7
I love it when a challenge ends at the end of a month & starts on a Monday. Just the push I need to accomplish something this month. I will cook ahead today. I entertained thoughts of fasting or even one meal a day but the next 10 days are the busiest days of the year for me so I will weigh/measure/pre portion my food so that I am getting the nourishment that I need. I will control the extras & take morning & evening walks with the dog. This will be a great 10 days!
5/23 Goal 214.9 /Actual 217.4
Jeepers Crow! I really didnβt eat much yesterday but I did have 3 coolers throughout the afternoon. We had a great day getting flowers & cleaning out the pond. I logged everything but obviously the sugar & alcohol did not do me any favours. Today is a new day, it will be a busy one. I started with 10 sun salutations (my compromise since I canβt get to yoga right now) and will take the dog for a morning & evening walk.
5/24 Goal 214.6 /Actual 217.6
I really really need to fast. I need the mental reset as well as the weight loss. I am going to eat super low carb for the rest of the week & then fast on starting on Thursday. I should be fine to work & fast through Friday & then I am home the rest of the weekend. I get crabby when fasting & I canβt be crabby at work when we are busy. It is already chaotic, stressful & both physically & mentally draining. I think I have a plan. Now I just have to put it into action!
5/25 Goal 214.2 /Actual 218.4
This is getting stupid & I need to figure this out.
5/26 Goal 213.9 /Actual 217.7
5/27 Goal 213.5/Actual 218.4
Gotta be honest. It is not as fun to post when I am not losing weight. I will figure this out & get back to losing.
5/28 Goal 213.2/Actual
5/29 Goal 212.8/Actual
5/30 Goal 212.5 /Actual
5/31 Goal 212.1/Actual
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Thanks again everyone for being here for another round! I need to wrap my brain around how to maintain my successful routines while running back and forth between my parents' place and new job and our normal life...especially when parents'/job will be the regular place for most of the summer once the kids are done school and we all move up.
Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal weight - to hang out 145-150
R223 End Weight 5/21 - 166.2
5/22 - 166.6 - got back from my job and Hubby had two cans of my absolute favourite in the history of all time ever Spring Saison from the craft brewery we love up here. Had to have them, I missed it last year so it's been two years since I've had one. Too many treats last night...Nana cookies and great beer.
5/23 - 166.2 - Back home for just few days this week. Groceries today, need to make a plan for my lunches while I'm up at mom and dad's on the weekend. Going to get in a good hike this morning first and some stretching, my back it tight and I'm not sure why.
5/24 - 166.4 - Good hike yesterday...will probably just walk today, it's a bit drizzly. Got a "START THE CAR!!!!" deal on ribs at the grocery store yesterday. Got a couple of packs for the freezer then did up two racks last night for dinner as BIL was up to play golf with hubby and stayed to eat after. So dinner was more than I usually have. Hopefully I can counteract it today.
5/25 - 167.2 - no tmi and feeling puffy this morning for some reason. I know I need to get more water, I've been bad at that the last few days. Out for a hike this morning in the sunshine (but brrrrrr....) and then get organized to head up to the parents for my job for a few days. Boys aren't working this weekend so it's just me...will hopefully be easier to keep on top of the food situation without grands there for Nana to bake for. I just won't know what's for dinner as they'll probably get that done while I'm at work....small portions, and well managed breakfast and lunch will hopefully keep me on target.
5/26 - 167.0 - Lot's of steps yesterday....then mom's dinner (fried chicken, cheddar biscuits and corn...ugh, tried to keep portions small). I have all my food up until dinner portioned out and logged so I won't stray from that...then hopefully dinner will fit in my target. Should be another active day at my job.
5/27 - 167.2 - I'm stuck in a 167 groove. This is probably from the fried chicken incident the other night. Yesterday calories and activity were good. Found out I'm working another two days before I head back home so a few more days of figuring out dinners with mom and dad. When I'm up here with the boys all summer I should be able to be more involved in the meal planning.
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SW RND 224Habits I've worked on for so long that it's finally a real habit: Whole foods, plant-based is now the actual, real life, no struggle, not stressful, base of my diet!!! Total 180 turn for me in the diet department. I still have ice cream and frozen treats at night sometimes but it's not every night and I don't eat an entire pint of 1200 calories anymore. Also, I don't drink alcohol every night. Again, it's sometimes when I want it and if I want it two nights in a row, I think about it real hard first . Most fun, I randomly do yoga poses throughout the day (chair pose is my go to right now) and I like holding it and paying attention to the changes I feel in myself and my muscles that I never knew I could actually feel working = No sweat strength training.5/27 DNW Good day yesterday. The nature walks make such a difference in my mood and outlook for the day. Celebratory dinner last night so I'm going to drink lots of water today and have lots of greens to help flush the sodium out. I get to eat it again today because I packed up more than half my entree to take home because I was too full despite it's deliciousness. I started pregaming eating out by either eating a small roasted sweet potato just before leaving or drinking a glass of metamucil and two more glasses of water. It makes it so I'm arrived at the restaurant not starving, I get fuller faster, and it gives me a base of fiber so I don't worry about what I'm ordering. I feel like I've hacked the system.
Goals this round: outside nature walk every day
Intended habits to build: Morning routine that includes outside nature walks regularly and explore new places.
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5/25 129 Hi everyone. I've been working on building a healthier inward mindset and I think it's been a good thing because I've got wins to share. I tried on a pair of pants that I last tried to wear in April and they fit then but we're uncomfortably snug around the thighs. Today they're so loose I can pinch the fabric away from the skin! I've been keeping to grocery shopping like a vegan so everything to eat and snack on at home is whole foods plant-based, and home cooked, and when eating out I'll eat whatever sounds good. And as long as it's not eating out more than once a week, that's only one day a week of meat and my body recovers so quickly it seems to barely phase me. I seem to be doing well this way and it's relieved a lot of dietary stress. I haven't been tracking or really paying attention to anything in particular except my energy level and going to bed earlier to keep from night time snacking so I'm happy to get the feedback from my pants and scale that I'm not over or under doing it. And, probably the most important... I got my blood work done and for the first time ever my doctor didn't call me to discuss my labs because they were all normal! Yay! My goal for the rest of May is to get outside and move in nature every day that the weather permits. I'm still scared of being near 130 because that should be my maintenance ceiling but I feel great and expect that as long as I don't give up on myself I can keep up these healthy habits that you all helped me start building back in January. Thank you!
5/26 128.2 two day average: 128.6 Good day yesterday. This little drop is a surprise but I don't know what my average day weight is right now so I just hope it doesn't bounce up tomorrow. Maybe I can safely aim to end this round at a solid three day average of 128.
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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2023 Goals β move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Have fun!
π 2015β2023
Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2bbv
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 β who knows? I didnβt 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 βΉοΈ)
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: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R224 05/31/23 goals β calories <1300; walk 60 min+
Day, Weight, Comment
5/22 - 184
Nothing new.
5/23 - 183.8
I have a lot of busyness coming up this week in the mornings β this morning, Booker has class and will take his Urban Canine Good Citizen test. Tomorrow a zoom meeting with my writers group. Friday mammogram and bone density scan. I guess I have Thursday to work in the garden. π Anyway, Sunday I baked a cake, which DH asked for and, honestly, Iβd been craving. It was good and I feel I got that out of my system for a while with minimal damage. So this afternoon Iβm planning to get various salad fixings ready for easy use the rest of the weekβchop chop chop. Weβre having gorgeous weather, clear and just verging on hot. Perfect for all the planting and weeding I need to do. I thought Iβd share a pic of one of my favorite easy summer lunchesβmakes me think of the time I spent studying in Cairo wayyyy back. Stuffed grape leaves (I love My Greek Mezze brand from Greece), tomato, hard-boiled egg, good olives. Sometimes I add hummus (Cedarβs brand is my favorite) and/or sliced bell pepper or celery. Savory, low cal, satisfying. Have a great day. All!
5/24 - 183.8
Yesterday was a good, busy day. Booker passed his Urban Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors. Good boy! And I mostly ate responsibly. π
5/25 - 183.6
Yesterday felt busy but I donβt seem to have gotten much done. Today I get my strength trainingβI need to move a small lilac and remove two dead plants (shovel involved), and put down landscape fabric in another area. And pull more blankety blank weeds! All of which burns a few calories and keeps me out of the kitchen!
5/26 - 183.6
I canβt believe itβs Friday already. Today I have my long-overdue mammogram and dexascan, then more garden work. Have to take advantage of the gorgeous weather! Have a lovely!
5/27 - 183.6
Good news on my DEXA scan yesterdayβIβve increased my bone density since last time and am just barely over the line for osteopenia. So Iβm making more improvement before my next scan in two years one of my goals. Nutrition and exercise! It actually perked me up to see that. Right now Iβm not worried about strength training with all the garden redesign Iβm doing, but I need to get back to regular strength training. Iβve been haphazardly tracking my calcium intake but am going to pay more attention to that as well. I do not want a broken hip! Ok, speaking ofβ¦off to walk the pup and then get to work on the garden redo. Enjoy your Saturday!
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Weigh 151.2
Goal 130
Age 66
5/22 151.2 Ate on plan all day, no exercise hurt foot few days ago resting.
5/23 150.2 Did short Qigong and yoga careful of foot. Watched my thoughts trying to temp me.
5/24 149.5 Did Qigong and longer yoga being careful. Day was easier regarding temptation.
5/25 148.7 Ate fine but got bad reflux I think from eating more tomatoes this week, felt yucky all afternoon short yoga
5/26 149 Got sick after healthy lunch. Could be stress garage door broke spring can't open. Felt fine last night.
5/27 148.5
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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; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8
Last weight
05/21 - 156.8
Round Goal: 155.x
Workout: 3x/week - M-W-F C25K training, Tues/Thurs strength or yoga, regular walks with pups (weather permitting)
Nutrition: Log daily
Day, Weight, Comment
5/22 - 155.9
5/23 - 154.3
5/24 - 154.5
5/25 - 154.4
5/26 - 154.5
5/27 - 155.2 - All good! We ended up going to our favorite Japanese restaurant for sushi (I got a bento box as I'm not a sushi/sashimi person though I'll have a bite or two). Of course, with an Asian food, there's a sodium-induced uptick. I'm actually shocked it's not more, to be honest. The wedding is this afternoon at 330 and then they have food for dinner after at the reception. I plan to fast as long as possible or until lunch (ceremony outside and supposed to be 90+degrees - I don't need to make myself sick, either). I'm going to take the dogs for a walk after I post since everyone still asleep but dogs and I and then make sure I stay as active as possible the rest of the day to offset all the food and hopefully help flush some bloat. Alcohol will be in abudance tonight but I may have one drink early (a cheers thing) and then stop so that there's at least one of us good to drive home (it's about an hour away and we'll have the kids). My job (from the bride and groom) is to ensure they both drink water, between the alcohol and the heat, so I need to be on my A-game anyway. Hopefully that responsibility will also help me with the scale!
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Previous Day's Comments5/22 - And back down a bit. I'm shocked to be down, though. I gave into ice cream at lunch. Then, later, realized that the dinner I was making (upon request) was super calorie dense and I'd be over by a significant amount. Fortunately the rain stopped perfectly for me to get a walk in with the pups to not only meet step goal but to reach maintenance (versus surplus). Rain started up again immediately upon getting home and unharnessed. I'm feeling bloated and heavy this morning but overall okay. I didn't run, BF was up and it triggered the dogs to go crazy. I was wide awake from 220-330am and then tossed and turned from then until 615 (I tried to allow myself to sleep in a bit). I'll run tomorrow and debating the rest of the week's runs. Wednesday is pizza (it keeps well enough for a late dinner for BF when he gets home from business about 7-730pm) but Thursday is Thirsty Thursday and likely eating out with StepDaughter and LittleBro once they arrive for the summer. Friday is graduation for BigBro and likely eating out but lunch may be normal (meal prep) as BF and I still have to work. I may just run Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday as Saturday is wedding but not until afternoon. I'll have to shower Saturday anyway, perfect excuse! I'm about to shower real quick to get ready - BigBro needs me at his appointment to verify address for drivers license change and I feel icky and gross from my morning walk (muggy out). I'll pedal on the bike (gently, no sweating after shower!) while I work until my morning meeting and then I'll meal-prep lunches for the week during the meeting.
5/23 - Glad to see my work pay off. I fasted until about 1pm as I was in town until then. I even got my license updated as there wasn't a long line for walk ins after BigBro finished his stuff! (it still said I needed contacts or glasses which I don't anymore). Dinner was a healthy pasta primavera recipe for 2. I did manage to make my garlic ginger chicken bowls (with bell pepper and broccoli) during my morning meeting for yesterday, today, tomorrow, and Friday. I've pre-logged all my breakfasts (either fasting or protein shake), lunches (except Thursday for Thirsty Thursday), and dinner for today and tomorrow. I've decided running on Saturday is too risky (if we stay out celebrating graduation I might not wake up in time or feel good enough) so I'm running today, tomorrow (to offset homemade pizza), and Friday. Thursday I'll wake up and, pending weather, will walk the dogs and hop on the bike to get some movement and burn in before everyone wakes up. I also plan to fast until lunch Thursday to help. I think I've got this week all settled out after a lot of writing, erasing, re-writing, and repeating hahaha I'm more likely to succeed if I plan while in a good place mentally than have to make last minute decisions, especially if I'm hungry or tired - eat whatever is easiest and likely junk or skip the workout - nope! We eat the healthy pre-made stuff and do the dang planned exercise.
5/24 - Little fluctuation, nothing major. Crunchwrap copy cat worked well, I'm proud. I didn't end up eating both I had pre-logged which was even better. Ended up a little frantic in the evening and was late to bed but I got a dress in that will work perfectly for the wedding on Saturday (plus it fits without making me look like a whale) so I'm happy. Had to run to the store last minute after dinner to get BigBro some slacks and a belt for graduation. Then his shirt was horribly wrinkled so the iron came out. I went full mom mode on him. Borrowed a tie from BF (with his knowledge) and all set up! Storms came through this morning so a little late to go run but wanted to be sure they were gone. I see blue skies so I'm headed out for that. BF is delayed 7 hours (ugh) so he's not going to be home in time for dinner anymore. I'm so frustrated with these flights. Every single time. Oh well, at least he should be home tonight.
5/25 - A drop despite pizza! I'm happy with that. I did finish up leftover shredded lettuce and added some bell peppers and tomatoes to make a little salad which I finished before I was allowed to touch pizza. I had an extra small slice beyond what I had logged but I knew I had the room in my calories for it and was still hungry. Plus, I was walking the pups after. I looked back recently and I was right at the average calories I would typically eat on a run day so it worked out well. I'm about 1500 calories on a non-run day and 1800 on a run day. Today is eating out lunch and dinner as we have Thirsty Thursday and then BioMom will be here sometime this afternoon/evening with the younger two. We'll likely stay in town to grab the two younger kids to go eat while BigBro will come after work to meet with his mom for dinner before driving himself home. Today we also see if BigBro actually graduates. The one class he was failing last week (and brought it up to just barely passing) has their final today - a half day. If he doesn't do well enough to maintain his passing grade, he doesn't graduate tomorrow. No pressure, right? I have faith in him but it is nerve-wracking.
5/26 - I'm really surprised I'm not up more. Work blew up at about 1pm and I ended up working, stressed to the point of crying (literal crying at one point) until 830pm. I immediately logged off and I'm afraid to check my computer in case there's more today. Kids arrived and I couldn't even hug them after not seeing them for 9 months because of back to back calls and emails and messages. We ended up at Fam's for homemade chicken/shrimp/veggie fried rice with egg rolls and asian-seasoned edamame (read: SALT SALT SALT). I managed 10k steps and to get up every hour despite work, but I pretty much sat locked up in a room from 7am to 830pm so I'm not sure how I'm not up (especially sodium). I do feel bloated so maybe it's simply I've lost weight and the bloat is keeping the scale stagnant. No clue. More work today -- now I'm a day behind schedule so this week and next are simply frantic. Luckily it's just today and 3 days next week - lots of work to do in these 4 days but once they're over, they're over. I don't know if StepDaughter is waking up to run or not - she will run her own pace but she said she wanted to get up and run when I go this morning so I got up despite not getting home until after 9. Running on 5.5 hours of sleep right now but a promise is a promise.
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@SModa61 There are two reasons (I know of) why people are put on Statins 1) high cholesterol and 2) high blood pressure. When looking at total cholesterol, it is best to check the LDL (e.g. Bad) and HDL (good cholesterol).
Since my Total has always hovered around 350, doctors always want me on Statins. When recently on Statins (5mg every other day) my total dropped to nearly 250, of which 100 is HDL. Which my doctor says is great FOR ME (as I do not have any other conditions putting me at risk for a heart attack or stroke). I began getting leg weakness and pain within a few months of taking and stopped 2 weeks ago)
Over the years, they have changed the cut-off from anyone over 100 to be on Statins to a much higher number.
Usually, people who will have a problem with Statins know quickly after starting. I used to complain constantly every time I was started on a new Statin type-it was not until I developed Neuropathy (in my fingers) that the doctors believed me and realized I had lost a lot of mitochondria in my nerves. Good luck.
FYI: I have been off the statins for 2 weeks but will start again tomorrow--my doctor wants me to try a different method of taking it. I am not anti-Statins; just want to find a method that works for me.3 -
74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33β natural waist-
MAINTENANCE 114-117
Lessons Learned for maintenance: 1) exercise at least 30 minutes five {5} days a week 2) try to walk no less than 10,000 steps a day 3) If/when my weight creeps up (117.5-118 LBS) increase the incline on the treadmill and add a burst of running to routine 4) eat a low-calorie salad before eating dinner 5) limit fried, breaded, and salty food 6) continue to add ice cubes to my daily 5 oz glass of wine 7) eat fish for dinner at least 2 times a week 8) eight to nine hours of sleep a night 9) Of the 64oz of water daily-drink 8oz of water a half hour before each meal 10) three (3) meals a day and 1-2 small snacks, nothing after dinner. 11) take my thyroid pill on an empty stomach an hour before drinking coffee and 4 hours before other pills 12) Average the weight for the week to have a running record of the βAverage weight recordedβ for every maintenance month.
Average weight recorded for January β23-117.5
Average weight recorded for February β23-116.5
Average weight recorded for March β23- 117.2
Average weight recorded for April β23-116.8
Average weight recorded for May β23-?????
Round 223-ended 05/21 115.9
Round 224 RSW 115.6 (goal to lose .4 pounds this round)
05/22-115.6
05/23-115.6
05/24-115.6
05/25-115.6
05/26-116.4
05/27-115.4 -although tracking my calories has not always stopped me from eating things I know I should avoid. It has helped me realize when I am going the wrong way and allows me to catch myself before going totally off the cliff. So I am glad I have this site as a βsafety net.β
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Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
RGW Loss: 3lbs.
UGW: 140lbs
5/22-163 -Iβve had a few minor winsβ¦.didnβt buy Ho Hoβs 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 -
I have restarted and restarted...but I am finally committing myself to this. I am done with restarts.
With that being said: Hello! My name is Kris. I am counting this as round 1 for me (though I have participated in this challenge in the past...but nothing stuck).
Anyhoo, here are my stats:
I am 5'1", 34 years old, a heart patient (congenital heart defect), and way too unhealthy for anyone's liking. I am correcting my current relationship with food.
SW: 196.4
CW: 194.8
CGW: 193.8
Ultimate GW (UGW): 135
5/22: No weigh in
5/23: 196.4 (Official start date)
5/24: 195.8
5/25: 195.8
5/26: No weigh in
5/27: 194.8
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Machias1949 wrote: Β»@deepwoodslady
Doctors do not like to take people off Statins once on, especially if it is also used for high blood pressure. However, many people like myself were on 5 mg of Statins only to later find out that 5mg every other day had the same results, lowering the side effects.
If your friend is on Statins, make sure she takes a Q10 pill every time she takes the statin, as that helps stop some of the muscle damage in the legs. Interestingly, in Canada, all statin medicine are also required to have the ingredients of Q10 within the pill-they tried to do that here in the US, and Pharm blocked it.
I hope your friend can get some help, as I know firsthand how difficult that is. I still have to use my handicapped decal when the pain is too much. I know the disapproving look of people who must think I am gaming the system-I wish I had known 20 years ago what I know now.
@Machias1949 Thanks so very much for the info. I will definitely pass it on.2 -
May 22 - May 31, 2023
Please join us starting on 5/22 for JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, when we will begin Round 224!
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.
Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.
Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!
Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. You have only one hour to edit your post. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.
FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.
If you feel your post is too lengthy, you can add spoilers to temporarily hide the information. It is readily available by tapping the SPOILER bar. To create a Spoiler just type or copy [ Spoiler ] xxx [ /Spoiler ] Omit the spaces within the brackets and put your information where I have xxx
ππThis is NOT A DIET. Itβs a LIFESTYLE
β€οΈ Give yourself permission to be gentle with yourself, to honor your body and your mind.Β β€οΈ
Round 223 - 154.4
SW RND 224
5/22 154.7 - unfortunately we got home late so dinner was later then usualβ¦
5/23 154.3 - itβs time to buckle down and truly focus on MY health, hence eating a healthy diet and exercising π
5/24 155.2 - again with the late dinner, π’π’
5/25 155.1 - π’
5/26 153.3 - I WILL focus on my health NO MATTER what happensβ¦.
5/27 154.8 - π’π’ sodium
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/31
Goal weight 152
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SW: 133.8 (MFP)
CW: 132.8 (p)
RGW: 131.4
GW: 123
Goal loss per challenge: 2.14lbs
5/22 132.8
5/23
5/24
5/25 138.6
5/26 138.8
5/27 134.2
5/28
5/29
5/30
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Round 224
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5β 5β TALL.
ROUND 181 FOR ME.
βTodayβ¦.I am choosing Meβ
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= TBD
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
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. Weβll 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) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
05/21 β¦..196.4β¦.. 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) Calories were good yesterday but the carbs were slightly up. I made all good choices and substitutions in my foods. Late last night I was craving chocolate so I had two pieces of Russell Stovers sugar-free candy. It put me over on carbs by a bit but doesnβt seem to have hurt the scale. I will try to pre-log and remain diligent today. I hope to get through the U.S. Holiday weekend without too much damage.
05/27 -193.8- (Trend weight 195.0) Iβm a bit shocked at the overnight gain (I wish I could call it an uptick or fluctuation). I did go to dinner last night for the fish fry. However, I only ate half of the dinner, drank water with lemon, skipped breakfast and lunch for an OMAD day. One snack late last night (a hand full of unsalted nuts). Good TMI, medium activity level. Small amount of exercise while babysitting DGS. Cons were: not enough water and not enough sleep last night. Thatβs a big jump on the scale overnight! Sodium from the dinner? Perhaps. My endocrinologist took me off of my water pill at the recent appointment. He said that it is bad for my kidneys (which is already taxed with diabetes). He said that pill (given by cardiologist) would have been the 5th or 6th defense or choice with a diabetic. He put me on a different blood pressure pill. I finished out my pill holder day before yesterday (which still had water pills in it), so I am now in fear of my ankles getting too swollen but I am glad to see someone noticed that a water pill was not right for me .
05/28 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
05/29 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
05/30 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
05/31 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250βs; 240βs; 230βs; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180βs; 170's; 160's; 150βs
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Machias1949 wrote: Β»@SModa61 There are two reasons (I know of) why people are put on Statins 1) high cholesterol and 2) high blood pressure. When looking at total cholesterol, it is best to check the LDL (e.g. Bad) and HDL (good cholesterol).
Since my Total has always hovered around 350, doctors always want me on Statins. When recently on Statins (5mg every other day) my total dropped to nearly 250, of which 100 is HDL. Which my doctor says is great FOR ME (as I do not have any other conditions putting me at risk for a heart attack or stroke). I began getting leg weakness and pain within a few months of taking and stopped 2 weeks ago)
Over the years, they have changed the cut-off from anyone over 100 to be on Statins to a much higher number.
Usually, people who will have a problem with Statins know quickly after starting. I used to complain constantly every time I was started on a new Statin type-it was not until I developed Neuropathy (in my fingers) that the doctors believed me and realized I had lost a lot of mitochondria in my nerves. Good luck.
FYI: I have been off the statins for 2 weeks but will start again tomorrow--my doctor wants me to try a different method of taking it. I am not anti-Statins; just want to find a method that works for me.
@Machias1949 I think I listen to too many podcasts and youtubes. Back in 2018, I was looking for "brainfog" type info as I was curious about my scattered memory (which that's all I think it is now). I ended up listening to various individuals that are low carb leaning, and some of what was discussed related to cholesterol, how it has a bed rap, and that we neglect to recognize that cholesterol is important to our brains. I remember statins got touched on at times with the claim that lowering cholesterol too much was bad for the brain.
One of the most interesting points they made (whether correct or not, I cannot tell) was the claimed correlation between increases in brain conditions and the governmental introduction of the low fat food pyramid. I know they mentioned ADHD, but I can not now recall if dementia was also mentioned. Anyhow, the points they made are in my head and it makes me consider that lower is not always better, and that the big picture must be viewed.
On another recent youtube, there was a claim that actually as we age, somewhat higher cholesterols are healthy. It is so so confusing.
As for my mother, I am just blown away by how rapidly she is deteriorating, and I just get wondering if there was preventable causality, or this was her fate regardless.
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ππThis is NOT A DIET. Itβs a LIFESTYLE
SW RND 224. πΉβοΈπΉ
Took a break from posting and guess where that put me? Yup, back up a few too many pounds. So here we go againβ¦.
5/25. 148.3
5/26. 148.4
5/27 147.4
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/318 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 59
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 185th Round!After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Yearβs - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)
End R191: 151.5(+2) 4th of July
End R192: 151(-.5)
End R193: 149(-2)
End R194: 149(0)
End R195: 149(0) - Mark went missing
End R196: 152(+3) - Niagara Falls trip
End R197: 149
End R198: 150.5
End R199: 149
End R200: 150.5 - Ron deathly ill
End R201: 149.5 - Hospitalized with bigeminy
End R202: 147.5 - Fiona born, Cassie got custody
End R203: 146.5 - Heart issues
End R204: 146 - Failed Ablation
End R205: 146
End R206: 147 - Thanksgiving and Fiona home
End R207: 147
End R208: 148 - Birthday
End R209: 149.5 - Christmas, NYE, Cassie and Fiona get covid
End R210: 148.5
End R211: 149.5
End R212: 151
End R213: 147.5
End R214: 149
End R215: 149.5
End R216: 150.1 - New scale, Fiona sick
End R217: 151.4
End R218: 151.6
End R219: 152.3
End R220: 152.9
End R221: 152.9 - Fiona adoption, hospitalization
End R222: 153.2 - Ablation and home from hospital
End R223: 152.7
SW: 152.7
Day/Weight/Comment
5/22 - 153.4 - Sodium and lack of water caught up with me today. I stayed within weight loss calories all weekend, so I hope to be back down tomorrow.
5/23 - 153.2 - I stayed on track yesterday, I just have to be patient.
5/24 - 152.9 - Same story as yesterday.
5/25 - 152.3 - OK, now I just have to behave with the food over my long holiday weekend.
5/26 - 151.6 - I ate well yesterday. Since it's a vacation day for me, my husband and I will be running around all day. I have to stay mindful of what I'm eating.
5/27 - 152.3 - Husband and I split the hamburger I ordered for lunch yesterday, but I had some fries too. I will try to watch the sodium better today.
5/28
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5/30
5/31
4 -
Round 224~Mon May 22 2023 ~ Wed May 31 2023
Round 224
May 22 2023~ May 31 2023
My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know (Jan1)
CW: 202
RG: 64ozs to 80ozs water
β(Sunβ’May 21 2023-Β€202
βͺοΈDay1βͺοΈMoβ’May 22-Β€201
( Suβ’65g Prot; 80ozs water)
βͺοΈDay2βͺTuβ’May23-Β€201.5
(Moβ’88g Prot; 80ozs water)
βͺοΈDay3βͺWeβ’May 24- Β€201
(Tuβ’ 32g Prot; 64ozs water)
βͺοΈDay4βͺThβ’May 25- Β€201.8
(Weβ’ 52g Prot; 64ozs water)
βͺοΈDay5βͺFrβ’May 26-Β€202.5
(Thβ’ 96g Prot; 64ozs water)
β Day6βͺSaβ’May 27- Β€DNW
(Frβ’63g Prot; 64ozs water)
βͺοΈDay7β’Suβ’May 28-Β€
(Saβ’g Prot; ozs water)
βͺοΈDay8β’Moβ’May 29- Β€
(Suβ’g Prot; ozs water)
βͺοΈDay9βͺTuβ’May 30- Β€
(Moβ’5g Prot; ozs water)
βͺοΈDay10βͺWeβ’May 31-Β€
(Tuβ’g Prot; ozs water)
Intermittent Fasting
βSunβ’5/21β’18hrs/3:30pβ’7pmβ
Monβ’2pm-19hrs/7pm
Tueβ’4:30pm-21.5hrs/9pm
Wedβ’1:30pm-16.5hrs/10pm
Thuβ’2:30pm-17.5hrs/9pm
Friβ’3:30pm-18.5hrs/8pm
Satβ’12:30pm-16.5hrs/
β5/31β’Wedβ
*Round End Weights*
βͺ2018βͺ
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
β’β’β’Transition Roundβ¬β’β’β’
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}βͺ2019βͺ
{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)βͺRETROSPECTβͺThis is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 β’ LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
βͺοΈ2020βͺοΈ
{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
βͺοΈ2021βͺοΈ
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139-Β DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140-Β Β EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141-Β 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142-Β 215Β EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143-Β 215Β EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144-Β 215Β EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145-Β 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146-Β DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021β¬
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
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Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
β’March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
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Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- EW} May 31 20233 -
Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada π
My 13th Round
Age 53, 5β4β
HW: 345 lbs (Aug 2005)
CW: 149.4 lbs
GW: 135 lbs
This round's daily goals:
1. 1500 calories 5/5 days β
2. 15k steps 5/5 days β π
3. 10 cups fluids 5/5 days β
4. 10 mins strength training 5/5 days β
5. 10 mins bike ride 5/5 days β
6. 10 mins guided meditation 5/5 days β
7. Attend work 100% hrs 3/3 days -
5/22 β DNW
5/23 β 149.4 lbs β Hi folks. Iβm back from my diet break. I was feeling okay, psychologically, but I weighed myself this morning (my shorts felt tight yesterday) and I am dangerously close to the limit I set for myself in February. I said I would stay under 150 lbs for one year, and if I can accomplish that, I will start the process of getting a circumferential body lift. According to MFP my weight has been trending up since April 14th. I need to check myself before I wreck myself. Lol. I also saw pics of myself from the weekend β Iβm still fat. βΉ So, I am pretty angry/grouchy/annoyed/scared/ etc. Why canβt I just be normal and have a normal body? Why is everything so hard?? Anyway, enough of wallowing in my self pity. I better get back to it. I have set my goal weight back down to 135 lbs, and set some daily goals for myself for this round. I hope everyone has been doing well while I was away β physically, emotionally and mentally. I missed yβall and reading about your progress. π
5/24 β 148 lbs β Moving in the right direction! I am 13 lbs to goal. I can do this! π I did not do very well in terms of meeting my daily goals, yesterday. I barely had any fluids all day and I didnβt walk the dog even once (hubby is here and he took care of it, as I was feeling very overwhelmed about everything) so my step count was BLAH! The only thing I did accomplish was attend work for my full work-day, but even with that I was pretty unproductive. I only was able to do the βurgentβ things that came up, not the other stuff that is on my to-do list. I guess my goal for today is just to do a bit better in everything than I did yesterday, even if I canβt hit my daily goals. I guess it is not shocking that I will need to sort of gear up to things, again. One thing I need to think about doing is some batch cooking (which Iβd need to do groceries for, first). Some of you may have noticed that Jenny Craig went out of business! So no more Jenny food for me. I better look up some recipes. Lol. Well, I better get out there and walk the dog. Have a great day, everyone! π
5/25 β 146.2 lbs β Phewf, still going down. Thank goodness. I did a lot better, yesterday! I was very productive at work, bumped up my fluids quite a bit, and got 15,576 steps for the day. So that is a pretty good improvement over the day before. π My calories were a bit higher than I would have liked, but I can keep trying to dial it in. 11.2 lbs from goal. I got this!! I think today I should make a point of getting my B12 shot (I am 10 days late, so feeling very run down) and also actually taking my exercise bands out of the bag they came in! I quit the gym (the monthly fee shot up way out of my price range) and I am supposed to be using these exercise bands and some body weight exercises as my strength training, but I have yet to use them! I am thinking that it might be helpful for me to just start small β maybe shoot to do 10 mins of strength training, and aim to do some stuff every day, instead of thinking I need to do a full hour every second day, or whatever. If I can make it more achievable, and also do it every day, then I might be able to build the habit. As I get better at remembering to do it, then I can do more and more as I go on. I think I will aim for 10 mins, for today, and I will say it can be any type of strength exercise. I will report back tomorrow! Also, hubby fixed up the bikes, so I can go for a ride any time! I should ask him to go, tonight after work. He heads out for San Diego, tomorrow morning, so I should make a point of hanging out with him tonight. Okay, so I just added to my phone calendar, as daily reminders: 10 mins strength exercises, 10 mins guided meditation, 10 mins bike ride, >60 mins walk:run and 10 cups of fluids. I will try to do these every day, but I wonβt beat myself up if I cannot get to all of them. Frankly, it is only 90 mins of βmeβ time, I should be able to make it happen. π
5/26 β 146.6 lbs β Um. So 10 PM McDonaldβs happened last night. Really not much more to say, than that!
5/27β 146.6 lbs β At 10 PM last night, I wanted McDonaldβs again! What the heck! I was able to prevent myself from ordering Skip, but I did go out to the kitchen and eat a tangerine and a can of corn (cuz Iβm a classy bish!). So, a lot of carbs, but probably not as much caloric damage. Anyway, I have decided that as of today I am scrapping the first half of this Round and calling a do-over. Lol. I have revised my daily goals and Iβll see what I can accomplish for the last 5 days of this Round. I guess my first weight-loss goal would be to get back to 140 lbs (which I imagine will take me a few rounds). I donβt like being so close to 150 lbs. If I go over 150 I have to start counting the 12 months all over again till I can plan my circumferential body lift. As of next Friday it will be 4 months, so I want to keep going. I am actually kind of shocked that Iβve made it this far. Like, 150 might be a lot to most of you but to me it is the lightest Iβve been in my entire life (at least since the age of 13). Oh! I just realized that as of today I am 10 months sober. That is pretty decent. π
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HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)
Results from previous challenges ...Round 208 EW: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210 EW: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211 EW: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212 EW: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213 EW: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214 EW: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215 EW: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216 EW: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217 EW: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
I have been unreliable and inconsistent for 6 rounds now and as a result I have gained almost 4 pounds. I must get this back on track now or I will be back to over 200 pounds in no time. So I am going to: calorie count, get 20 active minutes each day, and I am going to start writing a journal of my thoughts around food when I am feeling mentally weak.
SW RND 224: 166.7 lbs
5/22: 165.3 lbs
This drop is just because I was eating much less than I have been eating recently. I wrote in my journal in the afternoon when I really wanted to eat even though I wasn't hungry. I think seeing my thoughts on paper really helped to focus my mind on my goals.
5/23: 164.9 lbs
I really wanted some chocolate while I was walking through the shops but I resisted the temptation. Recently if I wanted a treat, there would be a millisecond between the thought and eating it. I am working on increasing the time from thought to action to give myself time to consider my goals and rethink what I want in that moment.
5/24: 164.5 lbs
I snacked in the afternoon. I didn't even think to journal it was so mindless. I have put my journal on the dining table now so hopefully it will be more visible and that will remind me of what I need to do.
5/25: 164.9 lbs
I am back to my old habit of eating the kids leftovers. I need to keep repeating this quote from James Clear in my head: "Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become."
5/26: 164.5 lbs
I ate too many dried apricots. I am stressed at the moment and eating has been my coping mechanism. I need something to relieve stress in the moment while I am working. I think I will try some different types of tea or chewing gum and see how that goes.
5/27: 165.3 lbs
'Twas the night of pizza. There are leftovers and I will account for them in my calorie budget.
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In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 224
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ππ¦πͺ²MAY 2023 πͺ²π¦π
π¦πππ¦πͺ²π¦πππ¦β’ In Maintenance since July 2019Just because Covid restrictions arenβt compulsory doesnβt mean theyβre not necessary.
β’ Smart BMI - optimal weight.
β’ Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
π·Take care! Stay safe!π·
May focus:* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's
πΉPosting weight and comments each evening.
StatsTerri: Female; 77; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
GW: < 140
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
JGM10Ds ROUND 224
Round 223: EW: 133.7
Day/Weight/Comment
22/05: 133.5: Daily Habitsπ¦
23/05: 133.7: Daily Habitsπ¦
24/05: 133.5: Daily Habitsπ¦
25/05: 133.6: Daily Habitsπ¦
26/05: 133.7: Daily Habitsπ¦
27/05: 133.5: Daily Habitsπ¦
28/05: xxx: Daily Habits
30/05: xxx: Daily Habits
31/05: xxx: Daily Habits
01/06: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2023
Update - May 2023 >1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily) s
2. Stay under goal (Daily)--
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
6. Steps > 6000 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read a book > 15 mins
19. Work on ongoing craft projects
20. Learn something new
21. Develop Healthy Habits
https://www.random.org/colors/hex
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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RND 224
SW 136.6#
Goals: 135#. Strength training 3x/week, plant based meals and daily logging of food
5/22 136.0#
5/23 136.6#
5/24 136.6#
5/25 136.2#
5/26 137.0# pupusas
5/27 136.0# riding
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First say to yourself what you would be; and then do what you have to do. β Epictetus5 -
@musicsax
I couldnβt log in to do the post or to ask someone to do it. I appreciate you doing it.
Iβm so happy to see my MFP family continues to grow! Iβm home, Iβm exhausted and seriously need to get with the program!12 -
Excited to start a new round. I love the feeling of starting afresh every 10 days with a clean slate. My goal this round is to tighten up my logging so it is more accurate (weighing as opposed to eyeballing). And to be outside enjoying the warm weather!
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. EW 145.6 lbs
SW RND 221 145.0 lbs. EW. DNW (out of town)
SW RND 222 149.2 lbs. EW 144.8 lbs
SW RND 223 145.8 lbs. EW 147.0 lbs
SW RND 224 145.4 lbs
5/22. 145.4 lbs
5/23. 145.2 lbs
5/24. 145.0 lbs
5/25. 144.2 lbs
5/26. 144.0 lbs
5/27. 145.0 lbs. I expected this as I went out for nachos and a beer yesterday evening after class. Tracked it but but I donβt usually eat late in the evenings. And, even though I was expecting it, a part of me still hopes my scale wonβt notice. Oh well, it was a fun evening with friends.
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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
Round 222 end weight: 177.0
Round 223 end weight: 179.4
5/22 178.5
5/23 178.4
5/24 177.1
5/25 177.3
5/26 178.1
5/27 177.7
5/28 178.4
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quiltingjaine wrote: Β»@musicsax
I couldnβt log in to do the post or to ask someone to do it. I appreciate you doing it.
Iβm so happy to see my MFP family continues to grow! Iβm home, Iβm exhausted and seriously need to get with the program!
So good to read this, was getting a little worried about you, was struggling to remember how long you were cruising for! Hope you had a marvellous time and made lots of happy memories, welcome back x.2 -
Goals
Ultimate Starting Weight: 230 lbs
Ultimate Goal: 140 lbs
Goal for round 224: 157 lbs
Previous rounds
R222 Starting weight: 163.5 lbs | End weight: 160.7 lbs
R223 Starting weight: 159.8 lbs | End weight: 159.1 lbs
5/22
Weight: 159.1
Nutrition: β
Activity: β Total rest day without any walking or anything. First one in a month! Had a whooping 3K steps.
5/23
Weight: 159.3 (+0.2)
Nutrition: β
Activity: β Crossfit workout and 23K steps.
I measured my waist for the first time in a while, and I saw that it had dropped 1.6 inches. I don't think it has ever been this small in my teenage or adult years.
5/24
Weight: 159.3 (+0.2)
Nutrition: β
Activity: β Crossfit workout and 21K steps
5/25
Weight: 158.8 (-0.2)
Nutrition: β
Activity: β Crossfit workout and 9.5K steps
5/26
Weight: 159.8 (+0.7)
Nutrition: β Stayed 200 calories under my goal
Activity: β Crossfit workout and 10K steps
My period starts today or tomorrow, and I feel super bloated. I think that can be some of the explanation for the fluctuation today. Hoping for a whoosh again soon.
5/27
Weight: 158.7 (-0.4)
Nutrition: β
Activity: β Active rest day with two zone 1-2 walks. 10K steps.
5/28
Weight: 158.7 (-0.4)
Nutrition: β Stayed under calories, but my macros could have been better. Was craving some more carbohydrates yesterday, so I only ate 118g of protein instead of 140g to eat some more carbs.
Activity: β Active rest day with a hike in a nearby mountain (zone 1-2 walk). 12K steps.5/29
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65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 224 (my 155th).
Aim to get back under and stay under 140 and hopefully lose another pound. Need to stay on track. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!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, itβs taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. 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 β not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 β 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round β better!)
End of round 104 β 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 β 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 β 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 β 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 β 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 β 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 β 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 β 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 β 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 β 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 β 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 β 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 β 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 β 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 β 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 β 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 β 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 β 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 β 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 β 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) β 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 β 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 β 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 β 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 β 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 β 132.8 (1 pound up β happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 β 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 β 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 β 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 β 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 β 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 β 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 β 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 β 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 β 133.8 (1.8 pounds up β again!!)
End of round 147 β 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 β 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 β 132.4
End of round 150 β 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 β 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 β 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 β 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 β 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 β 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 β 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 β 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 β 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 β 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 β 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 β 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 β 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 β 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 β 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 β 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 β 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 β 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 β 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 β 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 β 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 β 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 β 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 β did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 β 138
End or round 178 β 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 β 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 β 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 β 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 β 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 β 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 β 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 β 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 β 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 β DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 β 139.2
End of round 190 β 139.8
End of round 191 β 139.8
End of round 192 β 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 β 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 β 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 β 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 β 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 β 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 β DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 β DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 β 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 β 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 β 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 β 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 β 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 β 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 β 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 β 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 β DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 β 138.2
End of round 212 β 139.8
End of round 213 β 139
End of round 214 β 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 β 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 β 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 β 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 β 140.4 (2.6 pounds up β need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 β 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 β DNW
End of round 221 β 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 β 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 β 140 (0.2 pound up)
SW RND 224 139.8
5/22 139.8 β 8.5 miles walked yesterday, ate all exercise calories plus 87. Nice to see that under 140 figure again, now to stay there!
5/23 138.8 β tad over 8 miles walked yesterday, 5% exercise calories eaten back. Weighed 3 times & each time got the same weight π, frightened to feel a bit smug with this as this can be a trigger to binge, but by entering it here I am determined to not let this happen.
5/24 139.6 β 9.1 miles, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
10 days without a binge !
5/25 140.2 - 11.21 miles walked yesterday, 85% exercise calories eaten back, but after weighing in I looked back at the macros and carbs were high; reason for the uptick?
5/26 140.2 β no structured walking; caring for little DGS, another high carb day, although better than other childcare days. Today I shall strive to do better.
5/27 140.2 β again! 10.11 miles walked, 85% of exercise calories eaten back, still high in carbs.
5/28 140.4 β 16.49, 5 of these miles were βdancing milesβ ! Went to a 60th birthday party and hardly sat down all night. A tad over 50% exercise calories eaten back & carbs within macros; only salad and 1 cheese straw eaten from the very tempting buffet last night. Today we are at youngest DGDβs 2nd birthday party so 1.75 hour journey each way and lots of sitting today. Last night I put my dress on which 12-18 months ago was very loose, but is now getting on the snug fit, really shocked me as a lot of my other going out clothes come up smaller than that & as I do not want to start buying larger size I really need to rein things in, so today plan is to practice saying no, be very aware what goes into my mouth and stick to plan, but I will indulge in a samosa & a slither of Mollieβs birthday cake. I have had a wake up call and it is all down to me. 3 days to go to get back under 140 & achieve this round goal.
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ππThis is NOT A DIET. Itβs a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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I participated in this challenge way back in the beginning like 2017-2018 and it was a fantastic way to keep me mindful. I got down to a healthy weight, was exercising most days, and feeling great. Life unfortunately took some not so great turns and I just wasn't in the right mindset to keep up. Thankfully things have been going well for some time now, but my weight has bounced around. I am finally ready to get back into taking care of myself and being more kind to my body.
Round 224
Current weight- 147
10 Day Goal: Get back to healthier eating, exercise, and drink more water.
Ultimate Goal Weight: Sub 130
5/22- Did not weigh
5/23-147 I need to buy a more accurate scale, but for now this is the weight shown. (Post breakfast and a coffee), 50 minute walk complete,
5/24-146 Wasn't motivated to go to the gym, but went anyway. 35 minutes on the treadmill. Even got my husband to come with me.
5/25-144 (scale is not accurate) No exercise and went a bit over on calories. No real excuses for either.
5/26-144 55 minute walk on the treadmill. Felt good aside from my blistered feet. Under calories
5/27-148 No exercise and over a bit on calories. (had a glass of wine with dinner I hadn't planned for) Not overly worried since I didn't eat much yesterday. I finally ordered a new scale. Feeling positive overall despite the scale being up today.
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In for another round! Love the accountability and short timeline βΊοΈ Started my journey last April at 167. Currently 120.4 and aiming for 115. I am sooooo close!!!! May decide to go for 110 when I get there π Iβm a 37 year old female, 4β11β and live in Nova Scotia π¦
RND 221 end weight: 125 (-0.7)
RND 222 end weight: 122.1 (-2.9)
RND 223 end weight: 120.4 (-1.7)
RND 224
RSW: 120.4
RGW: 118.5
May 22 - 119.3 - (120.9 trend) breaking into the 110βs like the kool aid man! πππ ππππ Taking the kids for lunch and a movie this afternoonβ¦ trick will be to maintain this drop! I have already scoped out the menu and planned my lunch so off to a good start.
May 23 - 119.3 - (120.7 trend) very happy to have maintained after a day of fun with kids.
May 24 - 119.3 - (120.4 trend) Itβs funny how after a doing a couple rounds you can really start to see trends in how you lose weight. Iβm noticing I seem to get βstuckβ at a certain weight for 3 or 4 days before a get a drop. This is day 3 at 119.3β¦ so hoping tomorrow is my day. Lol
May 25 - 119 - (120 trend) happy to see this. In the process of trying to sell my houseβ¦ tomorrow is the last day for the conditions to be fulfilled and the deal will hopefully go firm π€I was feeling ok with all this but then yesterday anxiety had me wanted to devour everything in the kitchen. π active day planned for today to help keep my nerves at bay!
May 26 - 119 - (119.7) Nutrition was a little off yesterday. Went out for lunch then had a spaghetti dinner fundraiser at my kids school. Was worried I would gain a little, so got two workouts in to compensate.
May 27 - 118.6 - (119.4 trend) making progress!! Even with a couple drinks last night to celebrate the conditional offer on my house going firm π₯ππ»π
May 28 - 119.9 - (119.4 trend) mindless snacking throughout the day finishing off with tortilla chips, salsa and sour cream right before bed π£ Going to drink lots of water, keep my nutrition in check, and try to get a run on my treadmill once the kids are asleep. Hopefully this will flush away yesterdays bad decisions!
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