Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 270

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HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 166.7 lbs (Aug 2024)

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)
Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
Round 231 - 236 : DNW
Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
Round 239 - 246 : DNW
Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
Round 250: 161.8 lbs (-1.8)
Round 251: 162.2 lbs (+0.4)
Round 252: 160.8 lbs (-1.2)
Round 253: 162.7 lbs (+1.9)
Round 254 - 268: DNW
Round 269: 164.5 lbs (-2.2)

SW Rnd 270: 164.5 lbs

8/24: 167.6 lbs
I ate all the things yesterday. I think I restricted too much when I restarted last round which led to a massive binge. I am disappointed but at least I came back here to hold myself accountable. I was hoping to avoid calorie counting but I think I will start it up again.

8/25: 165.8 lbs
Back on track today. I ate on budget and exercised.

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spurl6494

SW Rnd 205.6
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I got back on track about 14 days ago... tracking, walking, gym... weight went up 2 lbs and have just gotten that back off, so hoping to get the scale to move this week!

pezhed

Hi again everyone! I return with my tail between my legs. I’m Amanda (39F) in Virginia. A lot has happened since I last attempted to restart. I got laid off from my work-from-home job in May, and then we moved to Colorado for the summer for a temporary job for my husband while I was a stay-at-home mom to my 3- and 5-year-old DSs. Now the older one has started kindergarten (!!) back in VA and the younger one is in daycare. I start a new work-from-home job next Tuesday, so I’m hoping to have a strong week to kick my weight loss off this time. I’m actually flying to their office in California on my first day so hopefully I can get enough momentum going in the meantime.

I was very successful in 2022 thanks to @quiltingjaine running this challenge and the support of the group, so I need to channel that again for a repeat. I lost 20+ pounds before by combining intermittent fasting (nothing extreme, just 16:8 most days), calorie tracking, exercise, and accountability here. Unfortunately I didn’t figure out maintenance and it’s all back, maybe even a little more. I’m still active but my diet has been pretty terrible. Weight loss (and maintenance) definitely happens in the kitchen!

I’ll start my daily weigh-ins tomorrow. I keep forgetting to check it until after coffee so hopefully I can do better tomorrow!

astroamy

SW: 141
GW: 190
Short term goal (stick with it for 60 days): 2/60

08/24 Sat ~ 137.6 feeling sick today so no exercise
08/25 Sun ~ 136.8 feeling better so went for a 15 mile bike ride (longest this year!)
08/26 Mon ~
08/27 Tue ~
08/28 Wed ~
08/29 Thu ~
08/30 Fri ~
08/31 Sat ~
09/01 Sun ~
09/02 Mon ~

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
08/22 - 151.5 at 6:30 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 107 mins to the post office and back...sooo windy!!
08/23 - 150.7 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
08/24 - 152.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...Family and friends gathered for Q-zar laser tag party for G'son's 8th!
08/25 -
08/26 -
08/27 -
08/28 -
08/29 -
08/30 -
09/01 -
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09/03 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

SModa61

pezhed wrote: »

Hi again everyone! I return with my tail between my legs. I’m Amanda (39F) in Virginia. A lot has happened since I last attempted to restart. I got laid off from my work-from-home job in May, and then we moved to Colorado for the summer for a temporary job for my husband while I was a stay-at-home mom to my 3- and 5-year-old DSs. Now the older one has started kindergarten (!!) back in VA and the younger one is in daycare. I start a new work-from-home job next Tuesday, so I’m hoping to have a strong week to kick my weight loss off this time. I’m actually flying to their office in California on my first day so hopefully I can get enough momentum going in the meantime.

I was very successful in 2022 thanks to @quiltingjaine running this challenge and the support of the group, so I need to channel that again for a repeat. I lost 20+ pounds before by combining intermittent fasting (nothing extreme, just 16:8 most days), calorie tracking, exercise, and accountability here. Unfortunately I didn’t figure out maintenance and it’s all back, maybe even a little more. I’m still active but my diet has been pretty terrible. Weight loss (and maintenance) definitely happens in the kitchen!

I’ll start my daily weigh-ins tomorrow. I keep forgetting to check it until after coffee so hopefully I can do better tomorrow!

@pezhed I remember you. I would have sworn it was more recent than 2022. Glad to see you. Welcome back!

judefit1

Jude, 5’-2”, 67 YO
HW 165
CW: 125ish
I joined this group in Rnd 245 on Dec 18 2023, when I realized I was eating my way through the holidays; I finally got on the scale and was hovering just under 150 lbs. It took about 4 months to reach my goal weight of 125. Sounds great, but I’ve done this before, which is why I’m still here.
It’s not just about losing, it’s about changing the habits of a lifetime that keep me stuck in self-defeating cycles with food.

EW Rnd 269: 124.0
SW Rnd 269: 125.8
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
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
SW Rnd 270: 125.8

Goals this round:
* stay steady with good habits, but enjoy
* use that travel scale- it’s a big help to know where you are
* if the number is a little higher, just use the info to help that day’s choices
* to enjoy the people, the places- and the amazing food- it’s Italy!

8/24: 125.8
8/25: 126.8
8/26: DNW
8/27:
8/28:
8/29:
8/30:
8/31:
9/1:
9/2:

8/26: not opening the suitcase. One night in Bologna to experience some amazing food (good that I can’t pull out the scale)
Halfway through our trip, feels like we’ve been gone for a long time. So many lovely experiences meeting people. I love Italy.

Sitting on a terrace sipping coffee and looking over the rooftops. Slower morning so I was able to read your comments; I’m still not used to typing on my tablet so it’s hard to copy and comment, but glad to read how everyone’s doing.

@UTMom81: sending hugs, this has to be so difficult for you and your family, I’m glad your daughter is supportive…

pettycoatjunction

🐝🐝🐝Goal for this round: less than my starting weight of 133.9 Need to beef up the water and watch the after dinner snacking. Old habits creep back in so quickly!🐝🐝🐝

SW Rnd 270 - 133.9

8/24 133.9. Went to the gym yesterday. Got 4 plus miles today, plus some canning and garden work. 👣✏️

8/25. 134.4. 2 hour drive to a lengthy celebration of life for a good friend. Then another two hours to my home town for a visit with family and friends for the next few days.

8/26. Away
8/27. Away
8/28. Away

Skyleen75

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

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

Rnd 268 End Weight 172.0

8/24- 170.2
8/25- 172.0
8/26- 171.6 Not bad for a Monday morning after finishing my weekend with an ice cream sundae instead of dinner. I am definitely in the slow lane this summer but I am still making progress.
I’m starting to think about how I transition into winter and keep making progress. My activity level now allows me quite a bit of wiggle room so I haven’t been flexing my self control muscle much.
Historically I gain weight every winter so I need to start putting a plan in place that keeps me moving forward.

UTMom81

@SModa61 I don't think I was with you in the UAC Challenge, but I would LOVE to join you in this 20-min intentional exercise every.single.day thing. I think you may be remembering some of the exercise challenges we did in this group a few years back where I put up little photo headings and we made commitments to whatever kind of movement you were into. Count me in on your 20 min Challenge!

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: SW—173.4, EW: 173.8
RND 264: SW—173.8, EW: 171.8
RND 265: SW—171.8, EW: 170.4
RND 266: SW—170.4, EW: 169.0
RND 267: SW—169, EW: 168.8
RND 268: SW—168.8, EW—165.4
RND 269: SW—165.4, EW—164.0

SW RND 270: 164.0

8/24 No scales at the hospital with Dad. Yoga before bed and a little hospital walking is all I got in.
8/25 163.2 My daughter relieved me at the hospital last night, so I was able to get in a neighborhood walk right before dark and then weigh this morning. I’m so proud of her for offering to do that. I know it was hard for her. She’s always been a Pappa’s girl.
8/26 163 My Dad went home to be with his Lord and my Mom yesterday. I was holding one hand and my daughter was holding the other. It was a beautiful ending to a beautiful life and simultaneously one of the most difficult things I've ever had to endure. Through the merciful sacrifice of Jesus, we will see him again one day.
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Chapter_3

@UTMom81
Sending heartfelt prayers 🙏🙏🙏. I’m so sorry. A loving blessing to be with him at his passing… God be with you and yours.

Chapter_3

SW Rnd 270 ⚖️ 131.0
My JGMTD R# 40!

Previous daily comments
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8/24!My “starter” entry. Will get in JGMTD groove over the weekend. Another one of my tennis teams is going to state next weekend. Lots of tennis, protein, plyo 💦💦💦 this week to prepare! Thanking GOD my illness is OVER!
🎾🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼💦

8/25 🚶‍♀️12k 💦
P:E 1.6:1 P= 122g 💤8hrs
I feel like I’m entering a danger zone as I’m not focused on MOVEMENT/🏋️‍♀️ and my #HSF journey… sick time took me out of good 🏋️‍♀️ habits…. Im focused on Tennis this week and not my movement plan so lets get back in the groove and 🏋️‍♀️- (noticing general “Lackadaisical-ness” during reflection/journal). Let’s get back on the healthy habit train today!

8/24 131.0
8/25 131.4
8/26 132.0
8/27
8/28
8/29
8/30 🎾
8/31 🎾
9/1 🎾
9/2
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8/26 132.0 ⚖️creeping up but it ain’t food! WYKYK! Will continue 💦, electrolytes & 🎾🏋️‍♀️ today. Slept great last night too! Onward!

I did not track in MFP yesterday… played tennis & napped. Lots of protein! Eggs, Wagu & chicken breast 💪🏻

Shetlandmama

SW Rnd 270
This is my 4 th round
Sw 289.6 1/2024
Sw 229.9
This round goal 2 lbs
8/24 230.8
8/25 dnw
8/26 228.8
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Zaxa2021

I'm Julie, 35F, 5'3, SAHM to toddler twins. Trying to get my life together to be the best mom possible to them.

RSW: 157.1

8/24: 157.7. Normal fluctuations. I went on a couple of small walks yesterday, but nothing major. Eating was okay, apart from the larger than necessary snack on Doritos. Dinners are planned for next week, going grocery shopping today. Now, I feel like I have the basics of eating with intention (mostly) and adding a bit of casual walking into my life. So now I need to take it to the next level and be a bit more focused on actual calories.

8/25: 158.1. Yesterday wasn't a great day, food wise, but wasn't horrible. Anxiety was acting up a bit. I tried to keep the eating in check, but then my husband comes home from a fantasy football draft with a bunch of food, proudly declaring he brought me food. So I ate a little, even though I had already had dinner. And now we have a bunch of leftovers that we don't need for me to munch on. Oh boy.

8/26: 157.5. Another meh day yesterday, nothing too major to report on. My husband did offer to put the boys to bed sometimes, which would allowe to get to the gym a little earlier. That would be very helpful, since I have found that I have no energy left after 8. Even pushing it up by an hour would help a lot to get me there.
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quiltingjaine

pezhed wrote: »

I’ll start my daily weigh-ins tomorrow. I keep forgetting to check it until after coffee so hopefully I can do better tomorrow!

@pezhed My suggestion is to tape a note over the on switch on the coffee pot. Every Saturday night when I fix the coffee pot, I tape the Fosamax packet over the on button.

@UTMom81 I’m so sorry for your loss but happy you and your daughter were able to hold his hands as he crossed over. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

quiltingjaine

Female 5’1” Age 74 years
*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) Started LCHF/Keto 7/17/2017 (mid round 10)


👍👍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
To Rnd 197 121.5
To Rnd 207 123.5
To Rnd 217 126.5
To Rnd 227 127.5
To Rnd 237 128.0
To Rnd 247 135.5
To Rnd 257 134.5
Rnd 258 133.5
Rnd 259 133.0
Rnd 260 133.5
Rnd 261 133.5
Rnd 262 132.5
Rnd 263 133.0
Rnd 264 134.0
Rnd 265 133.0
Rnd 266 134.0
Rnd 267 132.5
Rnd 268 132.0
Rnd 269 132.5 AW 133.0

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.

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

Comments pertain to previous day

SW Rnd 270 133.0
8/24 134.0 After carefully logging what I intended to eat yesterday at a Mongolian grill we ended up at friends’ favorite-Golden Corral because Genghis Grill was “closed for repairs.” 🤦‍♀️ I had fasted since dinner the night before or this could have been worse!
8/25 133.0 Great Greek today. Will get a skewer and skip the salad. I have more nutritious vegetables at home.
8/26 133.0 My carbs were high yesterday due to 3 RS SF candies - according to the package, 3 have 27 grams of TOTAL carbs and I have my daily limit set to 25! Read before you eat!!!!

sllm1

jennysweet58

Hello! I'm Jenny, 59 years old & 5'6". I recently lost 55 pounds I've been struggling with since 2020 and have been maintaining for about 6 months...after vacation and a continued downward slide toward the abyss I want to nip this weight gain in the bud before I lose the maintenance mindset! So would love some short-term accountability...my goal originally was 175, but I feel more comfortable with a maintenance window of 168-173. A couple weeks of strictness should set me on the right path!

8/24 - 177.7
8/25-DNW
8/26 - 176.8
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9/1
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khahn72856

SW RND 270 SW 184.2 GW 165 GW this round 173
8/24 175.4 You know the math formula where one can compute their calorie deficit to estimate what the weight loss will be? I did mine and it came out that over the last 9 days I should have lost 2.86. I lost .6. So either I am not logging my food correctly, I don't think so but maybe or there other strange and bewildering forces at work here. I guess 2+2 is not four. It has taken me about eight months to lose 10 lbs. I will choose to be grateful. I will take a closer look at the calories I am consuming. But most importantly I will accept that losing weight is a long.......slow.......process. Yesterday I was working on a project. I became aware that my body was thinner, especially in my legs where I carry my weight. It was a very good feeling.
8/25 DNW
8/26 177.4
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