Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 264

Jensmakingprogress

Vacation starts on the 3rd!! A couple of months ago I set a goal to be between 205-203 lbs by the time we went on vacation. I’m very near that goal and would love to hit it, but realistically I don’t know if I can. I’m going to stay consistent and focus on life changes not short term wins.

RND 260 SW 222.4 EW 221.6
RND 261 SW 221.6 EW 219.4
RND 262 SW 219.4 EW 214.4
RND 263 SW 215.4 EW 209.4
RND 264 SW 209.2 EW TBD

6/25 209.2
6/26 210.6 Not surprised by this. Had a craving for late night ice cream and didn’t hit my water goal for the day. Pretty sure there’s some hormonal water retention too.

6/27 210.6
6/28 210.4 just waiting to drop water weight. I’ve made sure to drink plenty, log my food and stay at or below calories/macros/etc. My activity is same as before. I know why the weight is slow and I’m just working on staying consistent until my body catches up. Hope everyone has a great weekend!

6/29 DNW didn’t meet my water intake and indulged in the most delicious bbq followed by a triple chocolate molten brownie with vanilla bean ice cream. No need to check the scale to know the number will be up. It’s okay though. Today’s a busy day of getting ready for vacation, which means lots of activity, water, and not a lot of heavy food.

6/30 210.8
7/1 211.2 I’m feeling very heavy with water retention today and I don’t like it. It’s hard to believe a couple of months ago this was just the way I existed. My joints hurt and I feel…yuck. I’m ready for the excess water to evacuate.

7/2 209.6 almost down to my start weight for this round. Time to see if I can at least lose 1 pound during this round. I’ll be happy with that.

7/3 209.0 Vacation begins!! I’ll miss most of the next round, but will check in as I can.

fmfdfa2020

Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this going! I love the start of a new round!!

Heaviest Weight Ever: 186.0
186 / 185 / 184 / 183 / 182 / 181 / 180
179 / 178 / 177 / 176 / 175 / 174 / 173 / 172 / 171 / 170 👉 169

14 Weeks - 14 Pounds Summer Challenge (June 16 thru Sept 22): I'll start with a realistic goal of 14 pounds and go from there.
Start Date: June 16 / Start Weight: 175.0
14 Pounds to Go / 13 Pounds to Go / 12 Pounds to Go / 11 Pounds to Go / 10 Pounds to Go / 9 Pounds to Go / 8 Pounds to Go / 7 Pounds to Go / 6 Pounds to Go / 5 Pounds to Go / 4 Pounds to Go / 3 Pounds to Go / 2 Pounds to Go / 1 Pound to Go

June 25 - 174.8 - I'm going to try to drink 80oz of water each day this round. I've only been getting 40oz. Have a great round, everyone!!
June 26 - DNW
June 27 - 174.0 - 1st pound lost on my 14 Weeks - 14 Pounds Summer Challenge
June 28 - 174.0 - It has finally cooled down here in Maine. I hope wherever you are it's cooled down if you've been as hot as we have. My family is in Georgia and I think it was 99 degrees yesterday. Of course, it's all about the humidity. Here's a snapshot when walking this morning (Marginal Way between Ogunquit and Perkins Cove). If you're ever heading north from Boston into Maine, Ogunquit is worth a stop. Marginal Way is about a mile long and an easy walk, and there's a small beach as well. If you stay overnight, you don't need a car, you can walk or take the trolly car every where. When we would vacation in Maine before moving here, we would pass right by it heading to Portland, Kennebunkport, Camden, Bar Harbor, etc.

June 29 - 174.2
June 30 - 174.0
July 1 - 173.8 - I don't think the crackers (salt) from the 29th showed up on the scale because I was due for a drop - maybe would have dropped more, but either way, I'm glad to see 173.x. I'm marking 174 off my tracking regardless if I jump around for a few days. I'm just so damn happy that the binge on the cheese crackers did not derail me for days/weeks. This is a very big NSV for me!! I still haven't hit my goal of 80oz of water this round, but hit 64oz yesterday.

June 25 - 174.8
June 26 - DNW
June 27 - 174.0
June 28 - 174.0
June 29 - 174.2
June 30 - 174.0
July 1 - 173.8
July 2 - 173.8 Ha! I didn't bounce back up - Good!
July 2 - 173.6 - I started breaking my exercise up into 10 min increments throughout the day. It really helped get me motivated to exercise again. I got the idea from a discussion between @Chapter_3 and @deepwoodslady (thank you) for when you don't have time or lack motivation.

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180 / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s

CamandJarvis

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@CamandJarvis I added it when he asked but I didn’t post the glossary in next round so I guess I should just do that every round.

Thank you so much! It's super helpful to have (: glad you could put that together and we can continue to add to it. It's almost like we are building our own language on this corner of the internet

cpanus

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
UGW: 140.0
06/23 - 150.4 at 7:20 a.m. ...Grandson had his 1st baseball game. I had Bean. Made soup.
06/24 - 150.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.52 miles in 110 mins to the post office and back
Day/Weight/Comment
06/25 - 149.3 at 8:15 a.m. ...zero
06/26 - 150.4 at 7:45 a.m. ...zero again...too hot...trainer is sick
06/27 - 152.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.48 miles in 115 mins to the post office and back...got hot!
06/28 - 150.3 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/29 - 147.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...nothing
06/30 - 149.2 at 7:45 a.m. ...made soup...so hot in Northern California!!
07/01 - 150.8 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/02 - 149.2 at 8:15 a.m. ...cleaned house...way too hot in Northern California! 109 degrees!
07/03 -
07/04 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

MommieJeannie

I'm Jen, 40 years old from Florida, married, retired mom with 3 kids, 4 dogs, and chickens.
Recommitting to weight loss, and just setting a daily track food & steps goal (good or bad) for now. Trying to limit fast food, and up my activity level (have lots of house cleaning to do and yard work to catch up on, now that i'm not sitting in front of a computer for 10+ hours per day...)

HW: 285

6/30: 251.8 - Round 264 SW
7/1: 250.8 - was very active yesterday, mostly shopping and playing with the kiddies. 4,056 steps & way over calories for today (had fast food for all 3 meals.. yikes) ... will definitely show up on the scale over the next day or two...
7/2: 250 - I'll take it! Did yoga today at the library with our 5 year old. Also did some reading while she was on the playground. I felt a little guilty for not getting more steps in while she played, but it was soo nice. 4,529 steps, and within calories for today. Also NO FAST FOOD today, I didn't cook but had lots of fruit during day and a home-made sandwich
7/3: 248 - Signed daughter up for boxing classes until t-ball/soccer season starts in the fall. And I ended up signing up too because the adult class is right after the kids class 3 times a week so very convenient. Everything hurts! 5,547 steps, over calories (was so hungry after boxing), but no fast food. A good day!
7/4

musicsax

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 264 (my 194th). So grateful @Quiltingjaine for another round.
Goals for this round;
• First and foremost, no feeding frenzies
• to stay under 140 pounds,
• to lose!

I was shocked towards the end of last round to read back that my very first round in JGM10Ds, I was 10 pounds lighter then in March 2019 !!! I need to get my finger out & in the words of the song "Get Back to Where you Once Belonged" !!!!!! And it is Global Beatles Day 😊.
I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.

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 target of 130 = 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 22.2.18 to 03.03.19
End of round 70 133.6 04.03.18 to 13.03.19
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
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)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8
End of round 239 – 139.6 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day
End of round 254 – 141 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 255 – 141.8 (increase 0.8)
End of round 256 – 141.6 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 257 – 141.4 (loss of 0.2 pound)
End of round 258 – 140.6 (loss of 0.8 pound)
End f round 259 – 140 (loss of 0.6 pound)
End of round 260 – 140.2 (increase of 1 pound)
End of round 261 – 141.6 (increase of 1.4 pound)
End of round 262 – 139.2 (loss of 2.4 pounds) 03.06.24 – 14.06.24
End of round 263 – 140.8 (gain 1.6 pound) 15.06.24 -24.06.24

SW RND 264
6/25 139.8 – (trend 140.2) – 12.85 miles walked, less than 10% exercise calories eaten back. A good start to the round to be under 140 pounds, now to hold it.
6/26 140.2 – (trend 140.2) 6.4 miles walked, 100 calories over.
6/27 139.6 – (trend 140.1) 12.23 miles walked less than 30% exercise calories eaten out.
6/28 139.2 – (trend 140) 9.24 miles walked, 65% exercise calories eaten back.


6/29 DNW - away in the peak district for the weekend, we live the walking up here 😁. Yesterday was super busy so very little walking; less than 5 miles, hence 116 calories over.
6/30. DNW - 9.26 miles walked, 42% exercise calories eaten back. Found an open garden event 3.5 miles into our walk at Wirksworth, spent most of the day walking around those, also visited the local heritage trail station before the slog up the steep incline back to the site, 137 flights of stairs.
7/1 7/1 138.9 – (trend 139.6 ) 8.84 miles walked, 80.5% of exercise calories eaten back. Went to support DD & DS in their 20Krun & 4K walk all around Sheffield, very proud of their achievements, not easy with all those hills around there.
7/2 139.6 – (trend 139.6) – 7.97 miles walked, had a fall on Sunday afternoon, really hurt my leg which looked liked a bad graze all down my shin, but obviously also done some internal damage as had to cut short my walk and hobble back home with the pain ☹. This morning it is still swollen, pain has subsided to yesterdays level, hope I can walk ok today. 42% of exercise calories eaten back.
7/3 137.8 – (trend 139.4) 10.83 miles walked, less than 5% exercise calories eaten back. Thank you for your good wishes and concern, I think the internal damage is muscular or ligaments rather than bone, my leg/ankle is on the mend, graze healing nicely, I’m a great believer in walking the pain off/use it or lose it ! and yesterday it did work, I walked in 3 different sessions and part way through the second all the pain and discomfort was gone. It is still a bit swollen though and in the evening that increased, it’s down quite a bit this morning.
7/4 139.2 – (trend 139.4) 7.01 miles walked. Attended a thank you bbq for volunteers at National Trust, no low calorie choices, so had one burger on a bap & cake, confess to 2 pieces ! But resisted this turning into a binge as I was tempted, so tempted to turn to the chocolate, but I resisted 😊. A loss of 1.6 pounds, no binges this round. Unfortunately I failed to stay under 140 on 1 day, but ‘two out of three ‘ain’t bad’ !!!! It seems that words of songs are becoming a theme!!
💥USA💥 Enjoy your day my friends xx

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

lolakinks

Hi everyone! I’m 34 years old and 164 cm (5’ 4,5”). I have a very sedentary life, since I am a PhD researcher. I work mostly from home or sometimes I go to a cafe. Sometimes I go to the gym 2-3 times in a week, but sometimes I don’t go for weeks. I don’t have a routine. I’ve been overweight since I was 18 and every year I gained more and more. In the last 1,5 years I have been between 103-105 kg (227-231 lbs). My ultimate goal weight is 70 kg (154 lbs), but firstly I want to go below 103 kg which I stuck for 1,5 years. Then I hope go below 100 kg (220 lbs).

I started on 20 June, it’s still early days so being consistent is very important throughout this challenge. I aim to take 1600 calories a day and reach my macro goals. I am not crazy strict, but I don’t wanna be too loose and off the track either.

SW: 105 kg (20 June)
UGW: 70 kg

RSW: 104.4 kg
RGW: 102.9 kg

6/25 - 104.4 kg
6/26 - 104.1 kg
I ate below my calorie goal and was close to my macro goals. Some days will be more than my calorie goal, so once or twice a week I need this lower calorie days. I am happy about yesterday and today’s weight 😊

6/27 -104.2 kg
Yesterday, I ate all my calories and reach my exact macro goals. I went to the city centre yesterday so walking almost 10000 steps helped me to burn the extra calories that I took from a pint of beer and stayed within calorie limits. I was hoping to see 103s but it’s fine, beer effect probably. I don’t prefer cut alcohol but limit it, so it’s ok. I am planning to drink 2-2,5 pints of beer per week. Which is like extra 500-600 calories that makes me happy and I can burn that.

6/28 - 103.7 kg
I ate all my calories, and was close to my macro goals. I walked over 7000 steps after dinner. I am very happy to see 103s, I cannot wait for 102s.

6/29 - 103.3 kg
It’s been 9 days I started to “diet” and it usually starts like this: seeing the numbers are decreasing. However it usually stops after 12-15 days even though I don’t do anything different and I demotivate myself and stop. So this time I don’t want to be too excited about losing weight easily (?) at the beginning and I want to be aware of it might be just water weight for now, but I need to continue. As I said before going below 103 has been a problem for me about 1,5 years. If I can be less than 103 and continue to lose weight then I will believe that it’s working. So keep calm and be consistent. Yesterday I ate a bit less than my calorie goal but my macros weren’t great. It’s good that I ate less because Sunday is our 1,5 years anniversary (I know half year anniversary doesn’t make sense 😃 but we love a celebration). My partner and I want to celebrate with going somewhere and doing something special. So I will use that extra calories on Sunday. I expect to see an increase on 7/01.

6/30 - 104 kg
Kinda expected, since I ate more than usual and drank beer. I ate mostly carbs so… I couldn’t count my calories properly but I am sure that it was max 1800-2000 calories, it’s not the worst. It shouldn’t demotivate me but I shouldn’t make this often either. It wasn’t good idea to go out yesterday but the weather was amazing (not very common in the UK you know). So I was tempted go to a bar and drink and eat there. And the bad thing is I will also go out today, so two days in a row will ruin my progress so far. Anyway, I have to continue, and I am still doing better than before. I ate below my calorie goal a few times this week I hope it will balance it a bit. I know that eating carbs keeps water in the body, that’s water weight I didn’t gain 700 gr in a day. I will see the real changes in the long time. However I should limit these kinda going out and eating lots of carbs days max twice in a month.

7/01 - 104.2 kg
Expected again. I had a “cheat day” yesterday, I didn’t log my meals and I am sure it was over 2000 calories. My partner and I went to Cambridge, discovered the town and celebrated 1,5 years of being together! I ate more than my “diet” days but I didn’t go crazy. I still kinda limited what I ate and drank. I was being cautious much more than before I started this journey (since 20 June). That’s something, I suppose… I also walked over 13000 steps, at least I burned some calories. These two days have slowed down my progress but I’m still continuing. I hope to see a decrease in a few days again.

7/02 - 104.1 kg
Yesterday I ate all my calories but carbs were a bit higher than my macro goals. It was a chill day at home, I was back in control what I am eating.I will be more active, eat less carbs, and drink more water today to go back 103s again tomorrow.

7/03 - 103.8 kg
It’s good to see 103s again. Like the day before, I ate all my calories but I couldn’t eat enough protein. As a vegetarian, it’s a challenge. If I eat processed vegan meat alternatives it’s easier but I don’t want to eat processed foods much.

7/04 - 103.6 kg
I was hoping to see 102 kg at the end of this challenge, however 3 times going out (including yesterday) slowed down my progress. I am still fine with this result almost 1 kg in 10 days is quite good. But I am also aware that when I eat as I was used to eat my weight increases to almost where I started. Therefore, I am not sure if I really lost any fat, probably just a little (Renpho scale says that I lost 0.3% fat). I don’t want to be very pessimistic, but I won’t be sure that I lose fat until I see 102. Because I have been 103-105 for about 1,5 years. Anyway I still believe that I am on the right track.

See you all at the next challenge!

Skyleen75

@lolakinks you are making progress! “ But I am also aware that when I eat as I was used to eat my weight increases to almost where I started” Keep pushing, yes we all upswing when we overindulge or fall back into our lazy patterns but in just a few rounds and few kg that upswing will be a lower number. You can do this!

@MommieJeannie YAY adult boxing!!! Great workout. Punching stuff is fun!!! The best part is you learn to trust your body to do what you trained it to do.
Also kudos for signing up your child, as a sport boxing teaches sportsmanship and confidence.

@Chapter_3 I am actually requesting that the chicken be in ALL photos you post to this group from here foreword in a “where’s waldo” fashion.

Skyleen75

HW- 242
LW- 142
Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

Rnd 264 End Weight 174.8

6/25 175.4
6/26 174.2
6/27 174.2
6/28 174.0
6/29 174.6
6/30 173.4
7/01 174.0
7/02 175.4
7/03 176.4
7/04 176.4 This round really sucker punched me. I am in an epic battle with cravings right now. I’m confident that I am making progress. While I don’t love seeing a higher number, I’m not deeply upset about it. I’m playing the long game!
We’re taking the boat to watch fireworks and visit friends for the night.I’m sure adult beverages and social meals will not be good for my scale numbers.

UTMom81

65 year old female, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 213 (in ~2005)
Lowest Weight: 143 (in ~2019)
Goal Weigh: 150

RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6
RND 253: SW- 187.6, EW- 185.6
RND 254: SW- 185.6, EW-181.4
RND 255: SW-181.4, EW—181.4
RND 256: SW-181.4, EW—179.4
RND 257: SW- 179.4, EW—178.4
RND 258: SW—178.4, EW-177.4
RND 259: SW- 177.4, EW- 176.6
RND 260: SW- 176.6, EW: 174.0
RND 261: SW—174.0, EW: 174.2
RND 262: SW—176, EW: 173.4
RND 263: 173.4, EW: 173.8

SW RND 264: 173.8, EW: 171.8

6/25 173.4 I have to admit this time is the hardest time I’ve ever had losing weight. I’ve been at this since March 2 and have yet to see that 20 lb. loss which I thought I’d have had weeks ago. The thing is, I’ve been pretty consistent with food intake and getting in more protein and lower carbs than I was used to. I’ve exercised more, but not in the extreme. I have not done well with water although I don’t drink calories either so I get a fair amount each day. Here’s to another round for all of us. Good luck, everyone!
6/26 173.6 Lots of activity with the DGD at the pool yesterday.
6/27 172.6 Yay! Fingers crossed!
6/28 173.4 It figures! Hiking always leads to a little spike for some reason. Maybe I’m hungrier, maybe it’s muscle soreness, but it happens every time. Took my DGD for her first hike on the Appalachian Trail (which is pretty special to me). She LOVED every moment of it and we had a fantastic day.
6/29 173.2 Easing back down. Good walk in the evening.
6/30 172.0 Another teaser that probably won’t last, but it’s still nice to see!
7/1 171.2 WooHoo! Finally down 20 lbs since starting on March 2. Took me forever, and I still have another 20 to go, but I’m happy about this!
7/2 171.0 Took Emberly to the pool yesterday. She’s becoming a little fish and I got tons of exercise. Knees are sore!
7/3 171.4 Rest day because of my knees, but they felt better by the end of the day. Still kept moving, though, taking care of a 4 year old. Lol. No rest for Mimi. :-)
7/4 💥USA💥 171.8 Best round I’ve had in a while so I'm thankful! Happy 4th of July to all my fellow Americans. See you in the next round.

judefit1

Jude, 5'-2, 67 YO
HW 165
CW: 125ish

I’m a serial dieter/gainer whose weight has varied by 50 lbs over the years; I’m working to change my relationship with food. I joined this group in 12/23 at 147, lost 22 lbs and reached my goal in 4/24. I’m now working to understand my patterns so I know where my pitfalls are. My goal is to remain within the same 3-4 lb range for good!
We’re on vacation for this entire round, which is usually the start of my “yoyo” upswing. Goal is to eat well, enjoy food and maintain my weight even when breaking from my daily routine.

EW Rnd 263: 124.6
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4

Goals this round:
Maintain weight between 124-126
* this round is vacation- have fun!
* fun includes enjoying great food in wonderful restaurants
* fun doesn’t include mindless snacking of empty calories
* the travel scale is a great tool, not a punishment- use it, but don’t obsess!
6/25: 124.4 travel
6/26: 124.4 travel
6/27: 125.6 travel
6/28: 124.6
6/29: 125.4
6/30: 124.6
7/1: 125.0
7/2: 125.5
7/3: DNW
7/4: home- will weigh when I get there!

7/4: Last night was the "capstone" of our vacation- JT at Tanglewood. It was an amazing concert in a spectacular venue on a gorgeous summer night and couldn't have been more perfect. Memorable and poignant, the songs of my youth and young adulthood. Home today, and ready to resume "real life".

Happy 4th to all, and see you in the next round!

James Taylor, his son Henry to his right:

Chapter_3

R264-#34
June 25, 2024
SW ⚖️132.0

F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (proteinG> Cg+Fg) A whole food WOE- no processed foods. Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 16lbs Aug-Dec 2023.

Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
#HSF

📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️

R264 Habits: (same as 263)

** ✅R264- WOE: P:E
Protein g > (Cg + Fg). Try 1.5:1 or better 2:1. Was on Keto/Ketovore/MAD. Moving toward increased protein and less fat.
✅🏋️‍♀️20 min/ day or 30 min 4x per week. RECORD DETAIL.
✅ 🙏📝 🧐60 min 5x /week (Pray, journal, and research)
✅🥩115g -130g of protein
✅🛏️💤 tracking sleep

NSVs/Journey Reflections…. 👇🏻
********************************
👇🏻Review since my first R231

1. ✅Avg. close to 10k steps per day for 8+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - 👏🏻🤩
2. ✅Healthy Habit: 🙆‍♀️ I stretch daily and that has greatly improved my attitude & confidence.
3. ✅HH: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
4. ✅HH: Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
5. ✅HH: zero to 15g of net carbs/ day
6. ✅Clean P:E 115-130g Protein (this is new)
7. ✅HH Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
8. ✅💦80oz daily
9. ✅Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
10. 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…

Tremendous progress since last July, but still “skinny-fat”. I want 🏋️‍♀️to become a healthy habit too. … 🏋️‍♀️20 min per day or 30 min 3-4x per week. Continue to journal📝 and to strive to ID unhelpful habits & replace with helpful ones.

Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.

Rotating 115g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !

Let’s do R264!!🙌🏻

Todays ⚖️/ Yesterday’s #HSF & Reflections

*Previous*
*********************************

6/25⚖️ 132.0
✅Pg 137 P:E. 1.7 :1 🏋️‍♀️20 min 📝🚶‍♀️11k 🛏️💤 6hrs
Solid day. Slept yucky. Not enough water. So darn hot yesterday… need more 💦 today- even tho 80oz feeling dehydrated….
Really want to sleep better /feeling cortisol levels still high.
This week DGS coming over after soccer camp each day for an hour or so…. He is my “why” - #HSF Focus on balance, mobility & functional training.
Let’s Go!

6/26⚖️129.8lbs
✅Pg 123 P:E 2:1 🏋️‍♀️20 min 📝🚶‍♀️6.5k 🛏️💤 5hrs
Up too early but slept like a rock for 5 hrs. Tried to go back to sleep but couldn’t. Will make lemonade.
P:E going well. Hitting macro “ratios” is an interesting experiment. Will continue thru this round then assess.
Solid 🏋️‍♀️ yesterday. Feeling it. (Good!) Still pushing myself to “DO IT” cuz it certainly is not a habit yet! Typical summer heat here. Today might be a rest day. Will see how I feel when the rest of the world wakes up. 😃.
Oh, the scale? More 💦💦💦 than usual and kept my routine. My body adores routine! I “surged” two days 6/24 & 6/25 and after reviewing my 6 mo stats, 130-131 is “my zone”. (What else am I going to do at 4a.m.?) Anything out of that range is a “systems fluctuation”. Still striving to build functional strength, agility & balance.
Let’s strive today! #HSF#helpfulhabits

6/27 ⚖️ 129.6lbs
✅Pg 123 P:E 1.3:1 🏋️‍♀️20 min 📝🚶‍♀️10.5k 🛏️💤 9hrs 😄
This morning all I can think about is that I slept nine hours! No nap yesterday … I fell asleep on the couch around 7 PM… Slept straight through the night -feel great! Good day 💪🏻yesterday! Let’s hope the 💤 continues!
(I have a tennis match this evening and whenever I play at night I can’t sleep🤞🏻)

Scale⚖️thoughts: Weirdness.
I have no explanation… same as when the scale jumps up … must be my “systems”

6/28 ⚖️ 129.6lbs
✅Pg 122 P:E 2.9 :1 📝🚶‍♀️10.k 🛏️💤 5hrs 😄 🚫🏋️‍♀️
Slept very poorly last night due to late 🎾Tennis. Too much adrenaline. My team is on the road to state again! Hopefully I can take a nap today. InBody @ 9:30am. Will report back.

6/29 ⚖️ 129.8lbs
✅Pg 136 P:E 2.2 :1 📝🚶‍♀️3.6k (YIKES) 🛏️💤 8hrs 😄 🚫🏋️‍♀️

Food entry: I mixed up my eating routine - DH and I went to our favorite little health food café. Chose tri-color slaw mixed with chopped broccoli & cauliflower (no dressing)… topped with delicious, yummy fresh turkey salad w/ dab of Mayo, chopped carrots & black olives. They raise their own turkey- Que Delicioso! Divided for lunch and dinner … protein shake w/ yogurt/berries to top off my day. (Yes, I did suffer lots of gas🙃) but a Perfect P:E day.

Today = 💪🏻day. (I’ve had two rest days). Several 🇺🇸celebrations so will get my 🚶‍♀️💪🏻done early this morn. (But there’s another really good estate sale happening this morning so I might indulge!) I plan on enjoying whatever whole foods are served today - no alcohol. It’s going to be +100° - plenty of electrolytes.

6/30 ⚖️ DNW
✅Pg 125 P:E 1 :1 📝🚶‍♀️11k 🛏️💤 4-5hrs 🏋️‍♀️30min
Slept poorly. But….
Best 🏋️‍♀️ever. Incremental positives. I think this was the first time I actually “enjoyed” 🏋️‍♀️. I simply forced myself to just DO it, & after abt 10 min, I felt the endorphins / adrenaline kick in and viola-positivity took over.

Then…. A pool party! I stuck to no alcohol & my “whole foods” plan… I had two WHOLE pieces of FRIED chicken (one without skin and the second with what the heck skin) and two WHOLE pieces of PIE! Mildly disappointed in myself… that I did not stop at one piece of pie… because one was enough. Yes, there’s that. So this was my “no excuse” Saturday. Got home at 5pm and enjoyed 💦💦💦… Thinking the sugar is why I did not sleep well… Tossed all night… up @ 3:15. (DNW cuz Discombobulated. Enjoyed two cups ☕️ so will ⚖️ tomorrow).

A new day today 🎾& 🏋️‍♀️!

7/1⚖️ 130.8
✅Pg 117 P:E 1.1 :1 📝🚶‍♀️8k 🛏️💤 5hrs 🏋️‍♀️20min
Slept poorly. Again…. 🙃
Yesterday- solid day. Some emotional ruminating about SILLY Non-consequential stuff that happens when you’re a ruminator…. Looking for my helpful habits to kick in today. Stay present & grateful.

I love that it’s a new month! I’m going to spend additional time today reading, reflecting & journaling to come up with a full “leveling up/down” plan for July. I came across a graphic yesterday, that I will post in a separate posting… Maybe one person will benefit.

P:E is working for me. I like it. Shoot for 120-130 P.
Proteing ratio to Energyg (carbg + fatg) greater than 1:1. Whole food /clean only. 2:1 is best for me.

NSV: stayed the course 🏋️‍♀️even tho I DID NOT WANT TO!

7/2⚖️ 130.4
✅Pg 155 P:E 2.2 :1 📝🚶‍♀️4k 🛏️💤 8.5hrs 🏋️‍♀️10min
Slept like a rock last night… no idea why or what I did differently. Maybe lack of good sleep finally caught up with me.
Yesterday: Got a wild hair and decided to make low-carb, high protein, organic grass-fed ground venison/ribeye/brisket enchiladas … went all-in- even the wraps were individually created “egg-white” wraps -crafted individually…. Fresh ranchero /scratch sauce too. Everything whole & natural. Six hours. Delicious but EXPENSIVE and I’ll NEVER do that again. Went through 2 dozen fresh farm eggs because I messed up and had to start over…. Yes, super yummy and … worth the “experience”, but not the effort. Leftovers for an army!
😂
Super easy for me to get off track/distracted from 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️🎾 … will be more focused today?(However, it will be 100° & Wimbledon has started!). Literally forgot to work on my “July” plan. I may not get to it today, but I’ll do it by the 4th.
5:30am and Wimbledon is on!

7/3⚖️130.0
✅Pg 143 P:E 2 :1 📝🚶‍♀️9k 🛏️💤 🏋️‍♀️25 min

📝Completed July #HSF “leveling up” plan. Will post next round to celebrate one year on this challenge! Completed three separate 🏋️‍♀️&🚶‍♀️”snacks” yesterday. DGS joined in the fun! Today: more DGS. ❤️ (And leftovers!) Tennis tonight.

7/4 🇺🇸
⚖️130.4
✅Pg 131 P:E 1.2 :1 📝🚶‍♀️6k 🛏️💤 8hr 🏋️‍♀️10 min
Good sleep-disappointed tho tennis was canceled at the last minute. Great day with DGS. Did not drink enough water!
This was a “B” round. Can do better! Looking forward to closing in on one year next round!

@_JeffreyD_ I had a typo yesterday in my explanation of P : E (corrected below):

Protein > Energy
Energy = Carb g + Fat g
Protein g > (Cg + Fg).
1:1 is maintenance. 1.5:1 to 2:1 for fat loss.

_JeffreyD_

CamandJarvis wrote: »

_JeffreyD_ wrote: »

@CamandJarvis what does DOMS mean? I can't find it on @quiltingjaine list.

Sorry for the delayed response! DOMS = Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness.
@quiltingjaine can we add this to our list? Please and thank you!

THX!

Chapter_3

@Skyleen75
I’m still cracking up!
Tried to fix her head… but to no avail….

_JeffreyD_

[quote="Chapter_3


@_JeffreyD_ I had a typo yesterday in my explanation of P : E (corrected below):

Protein > Energy
Energy = Carb g + Fat g
Protein g > (Cg + Fg).
1:1 is maintenance. 1.5:1 to 2:1 for fat loss.

[/quote]

@Chapter_3 sorry I am so dense... a 2:1 ratio blows my mind. For example, yesterdays nutrient analysis for me was .33:1. Yes you read that correctly. .33! Of course yesterday was one of my typical WGAC days, of which there are way too many lately. ( @quiltingjaine please add WGAC = "Who Gives A Crap" to the glossary. ..just kidding)

Actually I do give a crap. I will be more mindful here, but I don't think the menus around my house will support a 2:1. I will try.

BTW I looked online for that protein powder and it is out of stock on their website and on Amazon. Are you hoarding it? Is the rubber chicken guarding your stash?

_JeffreyD_

Male: 66
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round:

1. Log my food daily; try to eat cleaner… really try.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 90 oz. water.
4. Break 220 for ten-day average.


Round 264 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday; water - yesterday / Comment

Previous posts:

6/25: 220.8
/not logged; some exercise; 90 oz water/
This avoidance of logging has been my downfall lately. When I am diligent about logging, it works on my mind. I ask myself, “do a really want to face logging this snack?”

The food logging thing is what attracted me to MFP in the first place. So easy! Just do it Jeff!

About macros. I know they are important, but I share a grocery list with my DW and she doesn’t give two hoots about getting that granular. Plus, I find it almost impossible to meet protein goals, so that pushes me away from macro gazing also. Maybe I should try again. Protein snacks?

6/26: 222.4
/logged; exercised; 66 oz water/
Late post today. I can report that today I have already gone fishing with DGS and gone on a hike with him too. I did most of the fishing and he played around with the worms! 😊 The hike was partially in the rain.

I can also report that most of the weight I gained since yesterday has left the premises. You know what I mean.

6/27: 222
/logged; exercised; 70 oz water/
Back to the early morning post. Not much going on since yesterday’s late day post.

BUT, I realize that I didn’t mention that my mom had a routine Dr. appointment Tuesday morning. Since my mom is a hypochondriac (I don’t use that term lightly or to be mean) she used the opportunity to present her concerns. Out of the blue the Dr. asked “how is your heart feeling?” Mom says “I feel some pressure.” BOOM! Dr. sent her to the emergency room immediately. Six hours later she was discharged from the hospital with what amounted to a false alarm. (not without $$$$$ various tests.) E.R. doctor says, “she is very healthy.” Mom’s analysis, “maybe my bra was too tight.” My mom loves medical attention. I think we need to find a new Doctor honestly. This isn’t the first time Dr. has pushed her responsibility off to the emergency room.

Rant over.

6/28: 222.2
/no logging; exercised; 70 oz water/
Well, I seem to be camping on a plateau.

6/29: 220.8
/nope, not fully; some exercise; 70 oz water/
I accomplished a lot yesterday, just not a lot toward my health goals.

6/30: 220.2
/logged and over budget; no real exercise; 80 oz water/
Below starting weight at least. I was set to do a little exercise by bush trimming yesterday, then DW and I decided to consider doing it today when it is 20 degrees cooler.

7/1: 221.2
7/2: 222
/no; yes; 80 oz water/

7/3: 221.2
/mostly logged except for a couple binge items; no exercise; 70 oz water/
Thinking about that short burst of exercise throughout the day idea.

6/24: 220.4
SW on day before this round.


7/4: 220.8
/lax; yes, a long walk plus; 70 oz water/
Welp, this has been a lackadaisical round for me. I did manage to drop one tenth of a pound on the ten-day average. But, ended the round higher.

I had a big bowl of ice cream last night at 9pm just to give you a window into my commitment. I simply must do better next round. No more WGAC.


Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 – R 249 AWOL
R 250: 226.2
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6
R 255: 224.4 (20240405)
R 256: 221.7
R 257: 220.4 incomplete
R 258: 223.2 (20240505)
R 259: 222.1
R 260: 220.1
R 261: 220.6 (20240604)
R 262: 219.3
R 263: 221.5
R 264: 221.4 (20240704)

I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

MommieJeannie

I'm Jen, 40 years old from Florida, married, retired mom with 3 kids, 4 dogs, and chickens.
Recommitting to weight loss, and just setting a daily track food & steps goal (good or bad) for now. Trying to limit fast food, and up my activity level (have lots of house cleaning to do and yard work to catch up on, now that i'm not sitting in front of a computer for 10+ hours per day...)

HW: 285

6/30: 251.8 - Round 264 SW
7/1: 250.8 - was very active yesterday, mostly shopping and playing with the kiddies. 4,056 steps & way over calories for today (had fast food for all 3 meals.. yikes) ... will definitely show up on the scale over the next day or two...
7/2: 250 - I'll take it! Did yoga today at the library with our 5 year old. Also did some reading while she was on the playground. I felt a little guilty for not getting more steps in while she played, but it was soo nice. 4,529 steps, and within calories for today. Also NO FAST FOOD today, I didn't cook but had lots of fruit during day and a home-made sandwich
7/3: 248 - Signed daughter up for boxing classes until t-ball/soccer season starts in the fall. And I ended up signing up too because the adult class is right after the kids class 3 times a week so very convenient. Everything hurts! 5,547 steps, over calories (was so hungry after boxing), but no fast food. A good day
7/4: 245.8 - I really don’t expect these numbers everyday, but am very happy for them for my first few days getting back on track. The only things I can really attribute this big weight loss to is 1. Cutting out the fast food/ huge amounts of sodium which probably led to water retention. I’ve been drinking lots of water since I started so I’m sure that’s helping flush my body. 2. Starting to get active again.

Total lost for Round 264: 6 pounds

I love reading everyone post every morning, it definitely helps with motivation and trying to stay on track. I love how everyone is so raw and honest about their challenges and celebrate every victory, no matter how big or small. It’s truly awesome and helping me to share more as well!! Xoxo

Thanks @Skyleen75 I really want to make sure the youngest one is active and is eating healthy, and is also really motivating me to lose these 100 pounds and change my lifestyle.

@deepwoodslady I think I’m stealing your 10 pound scratch off, I can really see how motivating that can be. Hope you don’t mind!

SModa61

For those who celebrate July 4th, wishing you all a wonderful day!!

I hope to get myself together and be back soon!

AR10at50

F, 59, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014
UGW-150, then 140
RGW-170 Thank you @quiltingjaine !!!🌸

6/25-173
6/26-175
6/27-172
6/28-DNW
6/30-173
7/1-DNW-BBQed steaks and had salad and vegetables.
7/4-172-Been very busy getting things ready to leave town next week. Haven’t had time to walk, but keeping moving. Too hot and will be inside this afternoon. I actually get to go to yoga this morning which I think will be good, even though it blows a hole in my cool morning.
HAPPY 4th OF JULY!!!!!

maureensm

41, Female, 5'7", generally active & trying to rein in the eating . Mini goal to be under 220 by my vacation in mid-September. I appreciate the accountability of this group!

6/25 - 229
6/26 - 227.8
6/27 - 227.2
6/28 - 227
6/29 - 229.5
6/30 - 232
7/1 - 229.1
7/2 - DNW (traveling)
7/3 - 225.6
7/4 - 225 - Thrilled that I didn’t let a false bloat jump in weight make me feel down and derail me. I wasn’t perfect but I sure was much more mindful for most of these 10 days. The next few days will be a test for me for sure as I navigate some social engagements but I am in for the next challenge so that I can hopefully keep myself accountable.

I spent about four hours yesterday working hard in the garden to get it in shape before this heat wave rolls through. I was so dirty at the end of it but I just loved being outside. Stay cool y’all (at least those in those areas experiencing this heat ) and I’ll see you in the next challenge!