Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 230

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  • fmfdfa2020
    fmfdfa2020 Posts: 1,065 Member
    Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round!

    💪🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎵💃👗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💗🌻🏖🙏

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

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

    Goal: Shoot for a healthy balance of nutritious food each day, and 80oz of water. Only write down what I eat without measuring or counting calories. I'm trying this out for size. It's not like I can't tell by now what is a healthy serving size. And, I'm hoping it makes me feel like I'm just living life while losing weight and not obsessing over every oz of food. We shall see....

    07/21 - 167.8
    07/22 - 166.2
    07/23 - 166.0 - Weighed late yesterday and today, so may jump up when I weigh again at my normal time. I'm getting used to not obessively counting every oz of food. It's good for my OCD personality because I usually get nervous if I'm not being exact. That's a very big win!!
    07/24 - 166.8
    07/25, 07/26, 07/27, 07/28, 07/29 - DNW
    07/30 - 169.4 - The results of eating more than I should, eating too many carbs, and too much salt. I hope this drops off fast and is mostly water weight - that is IF I get it together today!!

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    180s / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,338 Member
    @refactored One day does not a diet make.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,338 Member
    Female 5’1” Age 73 years
    Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
    *Travel - no scale part of the time
    HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
    Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
    OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍
    Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
    To Rnd 27 146*
    To Rnd 37 139.0
    To Rnd 47 133.5*
    To Rnd 57 131.5
    To Rnd 67 128.0
    To Rnd 77 125.0
    To Rnd 87 121.0*
    To Rnd 97 121.0
    To Rnd 107 122.0
    To Rnd 117 116.0
    To Rnd 127 117.0
    To Rnd 137 117.0
    To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
    To Rnd 157 115.5
    To Rnd 167 119.4
    To Rnd 177 118.3
    To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
    To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
    To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
    SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
    SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
    SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4
    SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
    SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45
    SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
    SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
    SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
    SW RND 216 127.5 AW 127.4
    SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
    SW RND 218 127.5 AW 127.45
    SW RND 219 127.0 AW 127.95
    SW RND 220 128.0 AW 127.25
    SW RND 221 127.5 AW 127.35
    SW RND 222 128.0 AW 127.75
    SW RND 223 128.5 **travel
    SW RND 224 no scale ** EW 130.0
    SW Round 225 130.0 AW 128.2
    SW Round 226 128.0 AW 127.95
    SW Round 227 127.5 AW 128.65
    SW Round 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**

    We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

    What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

    People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 6 years with amazing results!

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

    We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

    Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

    "Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

    SW Round 230 133.0 AW 129.55
    7/21 130.0 Yesterday was a good day although DH was in a foul mood most of it. El Pollo Loco for dinner. Tonight green bean and ground beef casserole - it’s keto friendly and he really likes it.
    7/22 130.0 Yesterday’s casserole postponed until tomorrow. We decided to drop in at Great Greek for lunch. The place was a zoo! Manager said it’s always busy at lunch Friday.
    7/23 130.0 I made a big mock whiskey sour last night. I had foot and ankle cramps all night. I wonder if there is a connection. 97*F at 7:45am, only supposed to get up to 114 today
    7/24 129.5 No alcohol, no leg/foot cramps. Went to bed earlier and woke up a little later but I have vertigo and a headache. I have to get my tire patched before I go to my meeting across town so will drop stuff off at daughter’s and at a friends and then go to meeting.
    7/25 129.5 BD small alcoholic beverage but got no leg/foot cramps during the night. There is a quail knocking at my back door. They know where the seed comes from. LOL
    7/26 128.5 I got over 8 hours of sleep! woke with a terrible headache which soon went away. It was 96 degrees at 7:45am. I love the desert.
    No affiliation yada, yada
    https://perfectketo.com/carb-cravings/
    7/27 129.5 I suspect that is water weight from eating a hamburger AND bun yesterday at lunch in Boulder City. I didn’t care for the bacon which had been marinated in agave and jalapeño because I don’t want sweet meat. My GKI continues to improve. Back on track today.
    7/28 129.5 Late post because I went to water fitness and to lunch with DH.
    7/29 129.5 Jesse Rae’s burnt ends yesterday and today.
    7/30 129.5 I need to shake things up - maybe I should shake the scale. Sat at quilt guild meeting for HOURS yesterday.
  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,113 Member
    Round 230
    July 21 - 30, 2023

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

    SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
    SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
    SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
    GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

    Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

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

    Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
    Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
    Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
    Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
    Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
    Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
    Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
    Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
    Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
    Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
    Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
    Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
    Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
    Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
    Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
    Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
    Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
    Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
    Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
    Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
    Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
    Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
    Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
    Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
    Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
    Round 300 122.6 7/20/23 Harry Han Solo

    Exercise & Supplements

    7/21- no time

    7/22- nope

    7/23- sad

    7/24- from and exercise point of view, this is becoming 2021 again

    7/25- not yet

    7/26- nada

    7/27- couldn’t

    7/28- didn’t happen

    7/29- no

    7/30- nope

    SW: 122.6

    Day/Weight/Comment

    7/21- (maine) 122.0 True surprise. I ate slightly over my maintenance target yesterday. But went down further. Got to Maine last night. Father is still in the hospital, at least through the weekend. Mom is in assisted living and I will keep trying to check in with her. Daughter, SIL, DGS, and their cats are joining us with our two cats in our 2 bedroom condo starting today. I will cut my time in Maine short and leave after my daughter heads home. This is her birthday weekend (32 years) and last travel before giving birth to our second grandson. Tonight, we are also entertaining a friend. He became a widower 9 months ago (suddenly) and his 80th birthday was 4 days ago. I have two small cakes for tonight so we can celebrate both birthdays.

    7/22- (Maine) 122.8 More logical number. Made it through last night’s dinner. Did not track perfectly, but well enough.

    7/23- (Maine) 123.4 Had a case of hand and mouth disease yesterday. Gave up trying to track. Since I lost unplanned weight last week, I do have that buffer going on that helps to cover for days like yesterday. Daughter and family are here through today. Cutting my trip short to be back to help with my mother. My father’s return from the hospital keeps shifting out. It was first Friday, then “through the weekend – sun or mon”, then Monday absolute, now Tuesday. They are looking to get him stable before home. My concern is when he get home and his tendancy to make up his own rules. Given his medical condition, he should not be inventing his own rules like “my mitochondria need to recharge so I am not going to walk today” when he has been told that getting up and walking is critical for him. Argh!

    7/24- (TBD) 125.0

    7/25- (mass) 124.4

    7/26- (mass) 122.8 (Renpho 123.0) Finally a day for me, and a chance to catch up on what has gotten neglected. Have had a raging headache since 4 am……… Father is now out of the hospital and back to assisted living. We have lots to deal with. He is stage 4 kidney failure, and has been for a while. He is a procrastinator (2022 taxes still not filed, an aspect of my grandmother’s 2008 estate is still unresolved, and two hoarded homes) and mom is dealing with dementia. Off to find the advil……

    7/27- (mass) 123.3 (Renpho 123.0) I think I ate some form of ice cream all day except dinner. Needed both advil and Tylenol to knock down the headache and took until 1 PM. Today I am off to work with my parents on keeping up with the bills, and get those taxes paid.

    7/28- (mass) 122.4 (Renpho 122.4) Eight hours at the assisted living then home. Only good thing is I refuse to eat there. Today is a “me” day, catch up day. Need groceries, gas, cleaning, and the like. I might even squeeze in some exercise for me. <3

    7/29- (Mass) 124.4 (Renpho 124.4) Had a reasonable day, then just went on a bender. No idea the number of calories, but if one remembers a lb is roughly 3500 calories I did not gain even the equivalent of a single lb. Planning to make efforts today though I am facing a one day trip with unknown dining issues. Still has to be better than what I did last night. :P Bringing the Renpho with me to the hotel, so I will have a last weigh-in tomorrow.

    7/30- (hotel) (Renpho 125.0) so yes I brought my scale and yes it shows the outcome of the restaurant last night. I had a reasonable eating plan in place, but the COO of the restaurant is my DD’s college roommate. She had gotten us the reservations in the first place, as they are pretty much impossible to get. Next thing we know, champagne is being brought to the table, then a variety of appetizers, all equating more than I planned to eat in the first place. Then it seemed wrong to not purchase anything, so I ordered the reasonable entrée I planned. Next, key lime pie comes out before we could even see the menu. Wonderful food, full of kindness. This morning, I should have been back on track, but we went out for breakfast, which we NEVER do. Tomorrow I will be back on track, and I am not expecting scale corrections for a few days.
  • enlightenme3
    enlightenme3 Posts: 2,618 Member
    Round 230 (my 65th)
    July 21, 2023 - July 30, 2023
    Female, 5’7”
    HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
    Previous Rounds:
    R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
    R165 EW: 161.2
    R166 EW: 157.4
    R167 EW: 157.0
    R168 EW: 153.7
    R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
    R170 EW: 149.9
    R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
    R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
    R173 EW: 148.6
    R174 EW: 146.8
    R175 EW: 145.5
    R176 EW: 143.5
    R177 EW: 142.4
    R178 EW: 140.2
    R179 EW: 139.6
    R180 EW: 137.6
    R181 EW: 135.6
    R182 EW: 136.2
    R183 EW: 134.9
    R184 EW: 134.9
    R185 EW: 135.4
    R186 EW: 132.7
    R187 EW: 132.1
    R188 EW: 133.2
    R189 EW: 133.8
    R190 EW: 134.3
    R191 EW: 132.5
    R192 EW: 132.9
    R193 EW: 132.5
    R194 EW: 133.4
    R195 EW: 132.7
    R196 EW: 133.6
    R197 EW: 134.9
    R198 EW: 132.3
    R199 EW: 130.7
    R200 EW: 130.5
    R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
    R202 EW: 134.5
    R203 EW: 132.9
    R204 EW: 134.0
    R205 EW: 132.7
    R206 EW: 133.2
    R207 EW: 134.0
    R208 EW: 134.5
    R209 EW: 134.3
    R210 EW: 131.8
    R211 EW: 131.3
    R212 EW: 132.9
    R213 EW: 131.6
    R214 EW: 132.5
    R215 EW: 132.5
    R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)
    R217 EW: 130.3
    R218 EW: 132.5
    R219 EW: 130.7
    R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
    R221 EW: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
    R222 EW: 130.5
    R223 EW: 133.4
    R224 EW: 132.9
    R225 EW: 132.9
    R226 EW: 132.7
    R227 EW: 132.9
    R228 EW: 132.5
    R229 EW: 133.8
    RSW: 133.8 pounds 7/20/23, EO Round 229)
    RGW: < 135.0 pounds
    UGW: 130-135 pound range

    Day/Weight/Comment
    7/21: 133.8 -
    7/22: 133.6 -
    7/23: 132.3 -
    7/24: 131.6 -
    7/25: 132.1 -
    7/26: 132.1 - Have been trying to get more protein in, but it is harder as a vegetarian.
    7/27: 133.2 - Went to a birthday party that was catered by a local Chinese restaurant and pizza for appetizers. It’s been a few years since I’ve had Chinese food and definitely overindulged. Will be feeling this for a few days.
    7/28: 132.7 - My husband is in charge of eating the leftover Chinese food instead of me.
    7/29: 133.2 - Well, I succumbed and at leftover Chinese.
    7/30: 133.4 -

    Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 0.4 pounds
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,669 Member
    quiltingjaine wrote: »
    After the knitting/step discussion the other day, I just had to share this video https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cu98a18pUyL/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

    Just watched this, so knitting is exercise then !!
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,669 Member
    playhardkf2017 wrote: »
    @musicsax Hiii! I wanted to pop in for a minute :) You have been on my mind because my husband and I are thinking about taking a trip to England and driving through the countryside to see more than just London. It made me think of the long walks you always post about. If there are any areas you recommend, I'd love your insight. I hope you're doing well! Life has been busy on my end so I haven't been able to post but I still think about this group :smile:

    Hi there, there are loads of nice places with lovely walks, Derbyshire Dales, Lake District & Yorkshire Moors in the north, the Welsh mountains, and more. Personally Derbyshire Dales are my favourite, but there are the south Downs which are nearer to London; it depends on how far from the capital you want to travel. Good to hear from you.
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,669 Member
    65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 230 (my 161st). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round.
    Goal this round is yet again the same as last; to get back under and stay under 139. Holiday to Menorca is now in 52 days, I still need to crack on & lose a few pounds I’ll be needing to purchase a bigger size in holiday clothes, and I do not want to do that. So, 52 days, 5 rounds at a pound per round should easily get me to where I want to be, only I can do it, I’ve done it before so I can do it again if I knuckle down!! Really try 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, it’s 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 – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
    End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
    End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
    End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
    End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
    End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
    End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
    End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
    End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
    End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
    End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
    End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
    End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
    End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
    End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
    End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
    End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
    End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
    End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
    End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
    End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
    End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
    End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
    End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
    End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
    End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
    End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
    End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
    End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
    End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
    End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
    End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
    End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
    End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
    End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
    End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
    End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
    End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
    End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
    End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
    End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
    End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
    End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
    End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
    End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
    End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
    End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
    End of round 149 – 132.4
    End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
    End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
    End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
    End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
    End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
    End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
    End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
    End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
    End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
    End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
    End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
    End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
    End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
    End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
    End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
    End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
    End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
    End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
    End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
    End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
    End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
    End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
    End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
    End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
    End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
    End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
    End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
    End of round 177 – 138
    End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
    End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
    End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
    End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
    End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
    End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
    End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
    End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
    End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
    End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
    End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
    End of round 189 – 139.2
    End of round 190 – 139.8
    End of round 191 – 139.8
    End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
    End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
    End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
    End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
    End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
    End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
    End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
    End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
    End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
    End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
    End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
    End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
    End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
    End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
    End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
    End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
    End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
    End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
    End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
    End of round 211 – 138.2
    End of round 212 – 139.8
    End of round 213 – 139
    End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
    End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
    End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
    End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
    End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
    End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
    End of round 220 – DNW
    End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
    End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
    End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)
    End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
    End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up)
    End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
    End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
    End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down) 10.07.23
    End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)

    SW RND 230
    7/21 139.2 - No structured walking as childminding little DGS, so 168 calories over, but no binge, in fact 6 days binge free, let’s keep it that way.
    7/22 139.2 - no structured walking as raining in-between running errands 🥲. Managed to just about break even with calories, but carbs 18 over.
    7/23 139.2 - 5.22 miles walked yesterday, it was cut short by the rain - again ! Calories 391 over; it was a strange afternoon, went to a living wake bbq for lunch/dinner, so choice of low calorie food was limited and he had brought a large box of cider for us all to drink, I did indulge in half a pint to have a drink with him; it was all about our friend.
    7/24 139.6 – no structured walking, with rain (again!), travelling back from Aylesbury and Jools Holland & his Rhythm & Blues orchestra concert , with guest Pauline Black from Selecta – a brilliant show! Stayed within calorie limits.
    7/25 138.4 – 8.24 miles walked, 20% exercise calories eaten back. At last a drop!

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    7/26 139.2 – and up again! 9.75 miles walked, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
    7/27 139.8 – 11 miles walked 75% exercise calories eaten back.
    7/28 139.8 – no structured walking, but 3.5 miles clocked up with 2 DGSs taking them to Tramway museum.
    7/29. 139.8 - 7.91 miles walked, went over calories.
    7/30 139.8 – 7.39 miles walked, 75 flights of stairs!! We walked up to the top of the gorge behind Matlock Bath, along the top and back down, walked the shorter way through the High St as DS & family were coming out for a BBQ. 0.4 pounds down this round I am not doing well, I can do better than this, must try harder – feel like I’m back at school!!

    👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    SModa61 wrote: »
    Round 230
    July 21 - 30, 2023

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

    SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
    SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
    SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
    GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

    Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

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

    Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
    Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
    Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
    Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
    Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
    Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
    Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
    Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
    Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
    Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
    Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
    Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
    Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
    Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
    Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
    Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
    Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
    Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
    Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
    Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
    Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
    Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
    Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
    Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
    Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
    Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
    Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
    Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
    Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
    Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
    Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
    Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
    Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
    Round 300 122.6 7/20/23 Harry Han Solo

    Exercise & Supplements

    7/21- no time

    7/22- nope

    7/23- sad

    7/24- from and exercise point of view, this is becoming 2021 again

    7/25- not yet

    7/26- nada

    7/27- couldn’t

    7/28- didn’t happen

    7/29- no

    7/30- nope

    SW: 122.6

    Day/Weight/Comment

    7/21- (maine) 122.0 True surprise. I ate slightly over my maintenance target yesterday. But went down further. Got to Maine last night. Father is still in the hospital, at least through the weekend. Mom is in assisted living and I will keep trying to check in with her. Daughter, SIL, DGS, and their cats are joining us with our two cats in our 2 bedroom condo starting today. I will cut my time in Maine short and leave after my daughter heads home. This is her birthday weekend (32 years) and last travel before giving birth to our second grandson. Tonight, we are also entertaining a friend. He became a widower 9 months ago (suddenly) and his 80th birthday was 4 days ago. I have two small cakes for tonight so we can celebrate both birthdays.

    7/22- (Maine) 122.8 More logical number. Made it through last night’s dinner. Did not track perfectly, but well enough.

    7/23- (Maine) 123.4 Had a case of hand and mouth disease yesterday. Gave up trying to track. Since I lost unplanned weight last week, I do have that buffer going on that helps to cover for days like yesterday. Daughter and family are here through today. Cutting my trip short to be back to help with my mother. My father’s return from the hospital keeps shifting out. It was first Friday, then “through the weekend – sun or mon”, then Monday absolute, now Tuesday. They are looking to get him stable before home. My concern is when he get home and his tendancy to make up his own rules. Given his medical condition, he should not be inventing his own rules like “my mitochondria need to recharge so I am not going to walk today” when he has been told that getting up and walking is critical for him. Argh!

    7/24- (TBD) 125.0

    7/25- (mass) 124.4

    7/26- (mass) 122.8 (Renpho 123.0) Finally a day for me, and a chance to catch up on what has gotten neglected. Have had a raging headache since 4 am……… Father is now out of the hospital and back to assisted living. We have lots to deal with. He is stage 4 kidney failure, and has been for a while. He is a procrastinator (2022 taxes still not filed, an aspect of my grandmother’s 2008 estate is still unresolved, and two hoarded homes) and mom is dealing with dementia. Off to find the advil……

    7/27- (mass) 123.3 (Renpho 123.0) I think I ate some form of ice cream all day except dinner. Needed both advil and Tylenol to knock down the headache and took until 1 PM. Today I am off to work with my parents on keeping up with the bills, and get those taxes paid.

    7/28- (mass) 122.4 (Renpho 122.4) Eight hours at the assisted living then home. Only good thing is I refuse to eat there. Today is a “me” day, catch up day. Need groceries, gas, cleaning, and the like. I might even squeeze in some exercise for me. <3

    7/29- (Mass) 124.4 (Renpho 124.4) Had a reasonable day, then just went on a bender. No idea the number of calories, but if one remembers a lb is roughly 3500 calories I did not gain even the equivalent of a single lb. Planning to make efforts today though I am facing a one day trip with unknown dining issues. Still has to be better than what I did last night. :P Bringing the Renpho with me to the hotel, so I will have a last weigh-in tomorrow.

    7/30- (hotel) (Renpho 125.0) so yes I brought my scale and yes it shows the outcome of the restaurant last night. I had a reasonable eating plan in place, but the COO of the restaurant is my DD’s college roommate. She had gotten us the reservations in the first place, as they are pretty much impossible to get. Next thing we know, champagne is being brought to the table, then a variety of appetizers, all equating more than I planned to eat in the first place. Then it seemed wrong to not purchase anything, so I ordered the reasonable entrée I planned. Next, key lime pie comes out before we could even see the menu. Wonderful food, full of kindness. This morning, I should have been back on track, but we went out for breakfast, which we NEVER do. Tomorrow I will be back on track, and I am not expecting scale corrections for a few days.

    @SModa61 You've been going through so much with your parents and also with the travels. I'm glad you took a little time to enjoy yourself and to appreciate some fine dining. Your very best habits will kick back in quick enough.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    @TerriRichardson112

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    It sounds like you had a wonderful time on your anniversary. Wishing you many, many more years!
  • playhardkf2017
    playhardkf2017 Posts: 875 Member
    musicsax wrote: »
    playhardkf2017 wrote: »
    @musicsax Hiii! I wanted to pop in for a minute :) You have been on my mind because my husband and I are thinking about taking a trip to England and driving through the countryside to see more than just London. It made me think of the long walks you always post about. If there are any areas you recommend, I'd love your insight. I hope you're doing well! Life has been busy on my end so I haven't been able to post but I still think about this group :smile:

    Hi there, there are loads of nice places with lovely walks, Derbyshire Dales, Lake District & Yorkshire Moors in the north, the Welsh mountains, and more. Personally Derbyshire Dales are my favourite, but there are the south Downs which are nearer to London; it depends on how far from the capital you want to travel. Good to hear from you.

    @musicsax thanks so much for the tips! I'm going to save them to our vacation ideas document we have :)
  • maggybd
    maggybd Posts: 52 Member
    Hi,

    I am new and excited to join you. I do mostly vegetarian keto. I have lost about 25 lbs so far and have lots more to go.

    5'7" female, 46 years old.
    SW: 232 CW: 208.8
    R230 (my first)

    Mini Goals for this round

    1. Track my food and stay under 1600 calories at least on 9 days.
    2. Get 10,000 steps on at least 7 days
    3. Strength training at least 4 times.
    4. Goal weight for the round: 205 (one can dream)


    7/21 - 208.8. Got 10000 steps
    7/22 - 208. Got 10000 steps and did strength training.
    7/23 -207.4 10,000 steps
    7/24 -207.4
    7/25 - 207.2 10,000 step
    7/26 -206.6 10,000 steps
    7/27 -206.2
    7/28 - 208 10,000 steps
    7/29 -207.4 10,000 steps
    7/30 -207.8

    I am finishing the challenge very far from my goal but 1 pound down. I am happy:0)
  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 455 Member
    HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
    SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)

    Results from previous challenges ...
    Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
    Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
    Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
    Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
    Round 217: 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
    Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
    Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
    Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
    Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
    Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
    Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)

    I am aiming for the same goals I assumed for last round: eat at my calorie target and get at least 22 active minutes in per day. I usually end up with more active minutes than what I aim for but I find more intense exercise makes me hungry so I am keeping to moderate exercise until I reach goal.

    SW RND 230: 156.5 lbs
    7/21: 155.9 lbs (trend 157)
    7/22: 156.1 lbs (trend 156.7)
    7/23: 156.7 lbs (trend 156.7)
    7/24: 155.9 lbs (trend 156.7)
    7/25: 155.2 lbs (trend 156.5)
    7/26: 155.0 lbs (trend 156.3)
    7/27: 155.4 lbs (trend 156.1)
    7/28: 156.1 lbs (trend 156.1)
    Hungry day for me yesterday and now I feel bloated. I suspect perimenopause is causing my recent fluctuations. I have been eating at my calorie target and exercising so I will just ride the waves.
    7/29: 157.0 lbs (trend 156.3)
    Another increase despite doing what has yielded a loss in the past. Once upon a time I would have been in this same situation and given up. But today I am just like *sigh* and ready to get on with it. I will count that as a NSV.
    7/30: 157.6 (trend 156.5)
    That's a 1.1 lb gain for me this round. I think it is hormone related weight gain because I also track my measurements with a tape measure and, while I have increased around my waist, my other measurements have gone down. That matches up with the bloat I am feeling. Onwards and downwards to the next round!

    @quiltingjaine thanks for the words of wisdom. I am okay with the gain because I know my eating and exercising has been on point. I think it is just a perimenopause related anomaly.
  • rtls
    rtls Posts: 285 Member
    Round 230
    Starting Weight- 147
    Current weight- 141.3
    10 Day Goal-Get back to tracking everything that goes into my mouth. Start exercise routine back up now I'm no longer sore.
    Ultimate Goal Weight: Sub 130
    7/21 141.9 Celebrating and ate far too much.
    7/22 141.7 I am really having a hard time remembering to weigh and chart all my food.
    7/23 141.3 Didn't make good food choices but stayed under calories.
    7/24 141.3 Still having a hard time getting back into a healthy routine.
    7/25 140.5 Small leisurely walk today. My kitchen scale died whilst making dinner and the new one won't be with me for a week.
    7/26 140.2 60 minute walk. Should be under calories.
    7/27 139.9 Dentist today. Trying my best to stick to calories despite not being able to weigh food.
    7/28 139.7 Went out for a celebration and probably ate way over calories.
    7/29 139.9
    7/30 139.5 Under calories

    Really surprised I managed to lose a bit of weight despite not having my food scale. I am doing better with tracking my food, but I need to get back to the gym.
    SW RND 224 147 lbs. EW 148 lbs
    SW RND 225 145.9 lbs. EW 143.2 lbs
    SW RND 226 143 lbs. EW 142.1 lbs
    SW RND 227 142.1 lbs. EW 142.4 lbs
    SW RND 228 142.4 lbs. EW 140.6 lbs.
    SW RND 229 140.6 lbs. EW 141.3 lbs.
  • miscanon3617
    miscanon3617 Posts: 296 Member
    EW229 - 119
    GW230 - 117.x

    7/21 - DNW (travel)
    7/22 - DNW (travel)
    7/23 - DNW (travel)
    7/24 - DNW (travel)
    7/25 - DNW (travel)
    7/26 - DNW (travel)
    7/27 - DNW (travel)
    7/28 - 117.8
    7/29 - 117.8
    7/30 - 116.8 woohoo!
  • justanotherjen13
    justanotherjen13 Posts: 419 Member
    Jen; 46; 5'4"

    About Me:
    This is my second round and really appreciated the last one.
    Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going.

    Previous Rounds:
    RND 229 - SW: 287.8; FW: 280.4 (-7.4)

    Goals:
    * track food every day
    * walk for at least 30 minutes and/or 1 mile every day
    * add in some strength training every day (upper body mostly)

    RND 230
    heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
    SW: 280.4
    GW (short term): 275
    RGW: 275

    7/21 - 279.4 - 1.38 miles - Had a bit of a big lunch with a Caesar chicken salad and half a sandwich and some white cheddar Cheetos. Then I had the last of the tilapia from last night (my daughter left me half a piece of fish), some brown rice, black bean & corn salsa and some other veggies for dinner. So even after all of that, I'm still like 600 calories under my goal according to MFP. I'm trying to decide if I want a couple mini ice cream cones or a handful of Cheetos. Decisions, decisions. Or maybe I'll sit in indecision until it's too late to eat anything. Who knows, but I'm so close to my first goal of 275lbs, I can taste it.

    7/22 - 279.6 - 1.54 miles - Made breakfast for dinner because my grandson just loves sausage links. Had one and a half squares of waffle, 2 sausage links, 1 slice of bacon, a banana and 3 strawberries for dinner. Have no idea how many calories that is (haven't had a chance to input it yet). Back to being more careful tomorrow. I bought more tilapia (yay!) so I'm making that for dinner to finish up the brown rice and salsa from the other day (there are other leftovers for the rest of the family). Then I'm making burgers sometime next week so I'll have to plan carefully that day so I can enjoy a bacon cheeseburger and not go completely over. And despite the early morning heat, the 1.54 miles didn't feel that bad this morning. Can't wait for it to be a little cooler in the mornings (I left at like 8:45 and it was already 70F and the sun was blazing by the time I got home... it's in the low 90s right now).

    7/23 - 279.6 - 1.38 miles - Didn't lose any weight again. Definitely been snacking a little too much lately thanks to those Cheetos. Need to get my control back. Made more tilapia for lunch and there was just enough rice and salsa to go with it. Took a relaxing bath tonight.

    7/24 - 278.2 - 1.31 miles - 1 x 10 x 1 (set x rep x # of times) wall pushups - My walk was cut a little short by rain. I made burgers, fries and mac & cheese for the family and only got to have a burger on regular bread without the sides. It's the first really frustrating meal I've made where I couldn't really enjoy what was made. I snuck a few fries when I put the food away but I think I was still under my calories for the day despite that. Took out some pork roast to thaw so I'll be having that later this week.

    7/25 - 278.0 - 1.8 miles - 1 x 10 x 1 wall pushups - Took an extra long walk this morning because it wasn't very hot but I somehow pulled the muscle that goes over the top of my right foot? I'm not sure but it hurts if I spend too much time on my feet so I'll probably have to take it easy the next few days. I also have to do yardwork the rest of this week which I hate. Stupid HOAs. Made more pork roast for dinner and it was so delicious and I was actually full after dinner tonight.

    7/26 - 276.6 - 1.58 miles - Didn't get any wall pushups in today. Instead, I cut back a bunch of blackberry bushes from the side of our house using a branch trimmer. That was quite the workout and my arms are pretty sore (nevermind all the scratches from the thorns). Ended up just resting the rest of the day. Still need to unload the dishwasher and clean the counters and stove from when I made dinner last night. I guess it can wait until morning. I'm less than a pound from my first short-term goal! This was the easy part, though. I always lose a ton of weight in the first few weeks of cutting back my portions/calorie counting. But then the weight doesn't come off as easily. I'm super happy to be back in the 270s and hopefully I'll be back to 250 soon enough which will be a great relief for my back and joints.

    7/27 - 275.8 - 1.48 miles - Did a few hours of work in the yard after my walk. It was too much. It wasn't super hot, but I think it got to me. After a shower and lunch, I just felt awful. Besides how sore I was from using muscles I rarely use, I had a headache, chills (the AC does blow right on me) and I swear my forehead felt warm (but that might have been my hands being too cold). I finally took something for the headache before dinner and now I'm just waiting for my meds to kick in so I can fall asleep. The HOA gave us 10 days to clean up the yard, but I'm going to have to take a break tomorrow. It's too much for me and only one of my kids would help me (the one that doesn't even live here). Also met my first short-term weight goal of 275! Now looking towards 250.

    7/28 - 276.6 - 1.57 miles - No yard work today. I needed a break. I did get a walk in but it was much later in the day. I usually go between 8 and 9 before it starts getting hot, but no one was awake this morning to watch my grandson while I was gone and he refused to go with me so I had to wait for my husband to get home around noon. It was a bit hotter than I'd like but I survived and enjoyed the walk. My weight was up again. Not sure why. I was supposedly under my calories yesterday so I must have not counted something or my measurements were off. Oh well. Of course, my husband brought home a bag of chips--my supreme weakness. I've spent the whole day not thinking about them, lol. I've done well so far, keeping away from potato chips and eating lower cal Veggie Straws and White Cheddar Cheetos (usually half servings because that's still quite a lot). I think once I get to my next goal weight (250lbs), I'll allow myself some real chips and onion dip.

    7/29 - 277.4 - 3.1 miles - Took an extra long walk today because I was lost in thought and knew once I got home I had to do yard work and I wouldn't be able to daydream anymore. Worked in the yard for two hours right after I got home from the one our walk. I'm sore all over and have blisters on my hands and there's still more to do in the yard, but with no one helping me, it's slow going. My weight was up again today which is troubling. Not sure what I did wrong. I thought I was below my target but maybe I didn't measure things well enough or something. Oh well. On to another day. I did treat myself to a petite sirloin for dinner. It was a nice treat after having pork roast and turkey sandwiches all week. Had some instant potatoes and lots of mixed veggies and brussels sprouts on the side.

    7/30 - 276.0 - 3.11 miles - Another long walk while I daydreamed. Then I worked in the yard for an hour or so. By then I was sore and hungry but didn't want to eat until later. Had a steak for lunch and some pork roast for dinner then for dessert, I had 2 large marshmallows and 1.4 of a Hershey bar. I spent the whole evening trying to get my washing machine to run the clean cycle. It just sticks at the wash portion and constantly fills and drains and does nothing else for hours while it says it has 32 minutes left. The time never changes. This is the third time I've tried and if it's stuck again, I guess we won't clean the tub. Also researched replacing the seal around the door because ours is all moldy and gross. It's been leaking for years and I think it's the seal. Just have to convince my husband it's worth it to order the part for $60.

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