Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 240

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  • jspecies11
    jspecies11 Posts: 1,003 Member
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    69 yo female; 5’5”
    SW: 129.0#
    GW: 128.0# consistent. OK, Let’s get serious here, Species!
    Strategy: 64 oz water daily, Strength training 5X/week, whole food plant based meals, limit ETOH to weekends 7oz, log food.
    10/29 129.2#
    10/30 127.8#
    10/31 127.6#
    11/1 127.6#
    11/2 128.0#
    11/3 127.8#
    11/4 128.6# “No matter how many mistakes you make or how slow you progress, you are still way ahead of everyone who isn’t trying.” Tony Robbins
    Late post - volunteered at Medical Mission. I’m so very grateful for so many blessings.
    11/5
    11/6
    11/7
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 525 Member
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    R240 ** My 10th round….
    F, 5’6”, 65 yrs young
    Married & MawMaw proud!

    Plan: for this round, I will ⚖️ 10/29 and 11/7. I will continue to record/ measure my daily food/activities, ST 🏋️‍♀️and NSVs.

    SW RND 240 = 132.3lbs

    10/29 ⚖️ 132.3
    Yesterday 11.4k steps, macros ✅1402 cal, 135 ex min, 🔥574 ex cal, 🏋️‍♀️ 🚫

    I’m now realizing the ⚖️ is simply not my endgame - my daily/weekly mindfulness, attitude, choices and healthy habits are the TRUE MEASURE of this journey….

    90 days ago I determined that I wanted to weigh 128-130lbs as my UGW…. (Based on previous results and my high school weight!) But what if that is not optimum for me NOW? Wasn’t that just a guess?

    My 2nd guess is that I need to “lose fat & gain muscle” … so I’m honestly just GUESSING at this point.

    So…. I scheduled an “Inbody Scan” on 11/1 to get a realistic snapshot of my body…. (A more accurate reading of weight, body fat, muscle mass (& distribution) body fat %, water, etc. ). The scan will help me develop a weekly plan to reach the range that is best for my age/body/fitness goals and most importantly …. my closet!)

    I’m so excited!
    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    10/30 I only slept a few hours the night before last, so yesterday was mostly lost. I couldn’t pinpoint why I didn’t sleep since Saturday was a routine day. Yesterday I started off feeling tired but OK - then a random upset stomach hit me … so… “I called in sick”. (Primarily a couch day except I did scrub one bathroom & finished three loads of clothes) I simply had to stay close to home all day… I stayed within my calories, water, and macros. I was able to ST🏋️‍♀️ for 20 min. Felt yucky in the afternoon. I really didn’t know what to do with myself…. Today will be a new day I hope - I woke up my usual 2:30 but was able to sleep again. slow start but will keep going…. Grateful!

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    10/31 was very tempted to skip exercise yesterday … I got sidetracked, busy, piddling, etc. and then finally at noon I said, “you promised yourself you would do it- keep your promise! ***Wow… It was so hard but so glad I did it. My battle is in my mind.

    ✅1415 cal, macros, 77 ex minutes, 🔥337 ex cal. 🚫 6.8k steps.

    ***Looking over my journal, there’s been way too many days that it rained, was too hot, or for whatever reason/excuse I came up with, too MANY times I didn’t reach my step goal, exercise plans or ST… Thank goodness I’ve been solid with calories and macros.

    I just can’t “play it by ear or by the way I feel or by the weather” each day anymore! There’s too much at stake and too many variables…. I must PLAN for me, and I’m willing. 💪🏻

    This is my new “unpaid” career. My appointment book is ready. 💪🏻

    Today: Tennis, WALK to salon for haircut, ST🏋️‍♀️. Get out my calendar and plan each day “taking care of me” 5 day intervals.

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/1 InBody Scan
    I weighed in at 133.3 with clothes. Summary: Lose 3lbs of fat / gain 3lbs of muscle getting to ideal weight 130lbs. This will not be easy! I don’t know how long it will take, but I will go for it!

    He actually told me I could stay at 133, but should strive to ⬆️muscle mass and ⬇️ fat… So…. More body composition changes… I’m personally going with a 130lb goal to have a fluctuation range. Heck, let’s see how the coming months progress and I’m thinking I have to be fluid regarding goals.

    This is truly uncharted territory for me, because I have never, ever committed to 30 minutes of strength training even once a week, much less 3x a week!

    For those that are interested under the “Muscle Fat Analysis” the goal is to have a “D curve” (connecting points…) Today, I have a “C curve” … Therefore, for the healthiest me: ⬆️ Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM) and ⬇️ Body Fat Mass. So my body composition is clearly out of whack.

    Something I noticed (which is cool) is that since 2014, my SMM ⬆️and my body fat ⬇️! I just have a little further to go!

    My real challenge is that strength training is NOT enjoyable in the least bit. Will need to figure out a way to do 30 minutes 3x per week.

    Every article & testimony promotes the benefits of strength training… It increases metabolism. And for us “seniors” growing and maintaining muscle is a priority.

    PS- ✅ Calories, steps, macros, activity. Today will be tough because this morning I had back spasms… But let’s see what happens later this afternoon.

    I’m glad I got the Inbody Analysis, and if you have the opportunity, go for it!

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/2 yesterday: ✅ cal, macros, 🚫6.5k steps, played croquet with friends on a gorgeous afternoon. Still a few spasms/sore back… I think it’s the cold weather. Only 15 min of 🏋️‍♀️. Need to get in the groove!

    Completed my “ME” calendar. Still deciphering the InBody scan. Planning…. HOW??? I have recorded appointments, but still deciding if I will go to the gym or conquer at home…. Procrastinating much?!
    Today: stretch, tennis, steps, bridge tonight.

    Recognizing negative thoughts creeping in…. Determined to remain positive. Give me HOT weather over COLD any day! Change in weather definitely impacts me negatively and I know It will take me weeks to adjust to daylight savings time… Trying to see it as a positive!

    Truly, food is the furthest thing from my mind right now which I guess is a good thing… Just trying to figure out how to
    🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️.

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/3 Yesterday: I did it!🙌🏻35 min of 🏋️‍♀️. It took every ounce of determination to begin. You should’ve heard my self-talk, coming up with every excuse imaginable… Once I started, I got in the flow & was a terrific work out. I did it at home and now I KNOW I can do 3x /week. My DH has a “chart” to follow…

    Also, steps conquerd! What a mind-battle I’m in …. JUST DO IT! So right after lifting, I started to piddle again before tackling my walk …. Received a phone call that my jewelry repair was ready… Shop is 1.5 miles away so I decided to walk — so glad I did! Stopped at adoration chapel on the way back…. Added 2.0 more miles. DONE!
    Huge win! One more day completed. Blessed & Thankful.

    Today: woke up waaaayyyy to early. 3am… WHY?!?!

    Soon: stretch, tennis?, steps then NAP! Lift tomorrow.

    ✅ 1486 cal, macros, 12.7k steps, 107 ex min, 384 🔥ex cal, 🏋️‍♀️&🙆‍♀️.
    Onward.

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/4 yesterday ✅1337 cals, 🔥777 ex cal, 84 ex min, 🚫 macros & steps. Ate beef chili with beans for dinner so way over carbs (healthy carbs…. ) Came home from tennis wiped out from lack of sleep, so no walk today. Yesterday was pretty much ruined because of lack of sleep. (Lethargic and listless).

    But…. I slept last night! I’m looking forward to a positive day!

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/5 Yesterday: ✅ 1286 cal, 89 ex min, 🔥500 ex cal, 12.4k steps, 30 min🏋️‍♀️. Beautiful day! 3 mile walk with my DGS and my DH.

    NSV: Feeling like I’m in a solid mindset making consistent & healthy choices. Focused on activity/steps & learning how to 🏋️‍♀️! I’m hoping “choosing 🏋️‍♀️” will become “routine” because I still must convince myself to do it.

    Today: got up at 3am (now 4am). This ⏰ time change will be a difficult adjustment …. Always has been…. Ugh.

    Quick tennis early this morn and hopefully steps. I’ll do more 🏋️‍♀️ if I’m short steps. We will be on the road today through early eve.

    Have a terrific day all you healthy, determined peeps!

    Let’s GO!!!🙌🏻💪🏻
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    11/6
    11/7 ⚖️
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,977 Member
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    Round 240
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    MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
    ROUND 197 FOR ME.

    “Today….I am choosing Me”

    MY STATS:

    Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
    Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
    R239 EW= 183.4
    R240 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.
    Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
    Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    R225 (06/01/23 thru 06/10/23) = -1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)

    R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.8)

    R227 (06/21/23 thru 06/30/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)

    R228 (07/01/23 thru 07/10/23) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)

    R229 (07/11/23 thru 07/20/23) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.6)

    R230 (07/21/23 thru 07/30/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)

    R231 (07/31/23 thru 08/09/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.6)

    R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

    R233 (08/20/23 thru 08/29/23) = -6.2 LOST (Ending Weight 191.8)

    R234 (08/30/23 thru 09/08/23) = -0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.0)

    R235 (09/09/23 thru 09/18/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.4)

    R236 (09/19/23 thru 09/28/23) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

    R237 (09/29/23 thru 10/08/23) = -2.2 LOST (Ending Weight 186.2)

    R238 (10/09/23 thru 10/18/23) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 185.8)

    R239 (10/19/23 thru 10/28/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 183.4)

    R240 (10/29/23 thru 11/07/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

    Day/Weight/Comment
    10/28 …..183.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

    10/29 -185.6- (Trend weight 185.5)

    10/30 -183.0- (Trend weight 185.2)

    10/31 -181.4- (Trend weight 184.9)

    11/01 -181.2- (Trend weight 184.5)

    11/02 -183.2- (Trend weight 184.4)

    11/03 -182.6- (Trend weight 184.2)

    11/04 -184.0- (Trend weight 184.2) Yikes! Too much celebrating daughter’s birthday yesterday! She cancelled our trip downstate (and to Golden Corral) that was planned for today until tomorrow. That’s probably good for me to have a day in-between to buffer all the carbs and calories. I will aim for a very good day today. I really hope that someday I can better put my good habits at home (that I’ve learned) into play when I am out socially or traveling. So many new things I’ve had to learn and incorporate and of them all, this is just the toughest for me. Look at all the holidays coming up.! I wish my resolve was stronger and those habits so much more natural. I guess the first step is acknowledging I have that problem in the first place. Knowledge is power so I do have that. Hey, it’s a start!

    11/05 -184.6- (Trend weight 184.2) I’m confused by today’s weight after having only 1010 calories and very low carb yesterday. It was an early weigh in and I’m still struggling with TMI so it’s probably that. Traveling today. We’ll be having Golden Corral for Lunch/Dinner for my daughter’s birthday which is such a treat for a rural girl like me. Tomorrow’s weigh-in won’t be pretty. I hate that it will be so close to the end of the round with only one day to recover. I’m going to try to remember that as I spoon things onto my plate. Yeah, good luck with that Donna!


    11/06 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

    11/07 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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