Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 275

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  • Blueberries59
    Blueberries59 Posts: 100 Member
    @skyleen75 - I used to give blood, maybe just for the bag of Cheese-its the Red Cross hands out to donners. :D
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,223 Member
    @SModa61 For a split second there I thought you had my Mike! 😺
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  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 3,098 Member
    @SheilaBoneham What cute pair!! And your vest is amazing! That has to be really good for maintaining mental acuity. Better than Sudoku! I can't comprehend keeping track of each colored yarn and producing that pattern.
  • quiltingjaine
    quiltingjaine Posts: 6,281 Member
    edited October 17
    @skyleen75 - I used to give blood, maybe just for the bag of Cheese-its the Red Cross hands out to donners. :D

    I used to donate blood every 8 weeks until my doctor told me I was getting too old to do that (rude!) I was always amazed by the not great for you snack offerings they had.

    @SheilaBoneham Beautiful vest!
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 898 Member
    @SheilaBoneham gorgeous knitting! Fitting comfortably into something you've put hours into sounds like good motivation, too.
  • Blueberries59
    Blueberries59 Posts: 100 Member
    @SheilaBoneham - Gorgeous !
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 719 Member
    @SheilaBoneham This vest might be my favorite thing you’ve made so far (that I’ve seen). Love it!
  • Skyleen75
    Skyleen75 Posts: 719 Member
    I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

    Rnd 274 End Weight 172.2

    10/13- 174.4
    10/14- 173.8
    10/15- 171.4
    10/16- 171.8
    10/17- 171.4
    10/18- 171.8 Butternut squash ravioli for the win!!! Of all things my little village has, we have a handmade ravioli shop! How lucky am I??? Added toasted pine nuts, kale and chicken sausage. I probably should have stuck to one serving but it was so darn yummy and just felt like Fall.
    Up at 3:30 this morning with a smoke alarm going off in the basement. So stupid but a screw had fallen out on our 50+ year old boiler allowing for incomplete combustion and clouds of black smoke. Thank god we were home!!! Could have been major smoke damage- it wouldn’t have burned down the house but it would have scared the neighbors and cost a pretty penny to clean up.
    No excuse not to get to 5:35 boot camp!
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,056 Member
    @SheilaBoneham: that vest is gorgeous-and amazing! Tracking the colors and the complex pattern is not easy, but doing so with such beautiful stitches and then finishing is truly impressive! Love seeing your work!
  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 889 Member
    RND 275 - JGMTD #45
    Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
    #HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
    #helpfulhabits

    About Me & R275 Commitments:
    ********************************
    F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- (🚫processed foods). Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

    HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014. Crazy🎢 for 10years. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs 8/1 -11/23. Said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my maintenance journey “#HSF” & on my way to
    📣#bestshapeofmylife

    👇🏻Oct Level Up (Down) Plan
    ***************************
    I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Oct:

    1. P:E: Proteing greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️ 🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
    2. 🙏📝📚🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
    3. 🏋🏼‍♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️‍♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼‍♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per week. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼‍♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
    4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I added ⏱️“sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” is vital as we age…..
    5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
    6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
    7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!

    👇🏻Review since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
    ******************

    1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 12+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩
    2. ✅#HSF: 🙆‍♀️ Daily stretch greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
    3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
    4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
    5. ✅#HSF : Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
    6. ✅#HSF : zero to 15g of net carbs/ day
    7. ✅Clean P:E 110-130g Protein
    8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
    9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz daily
    10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
    11. 💤 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…

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

    Rotating 110g to 130g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !

    Previous Daily
    ****************

    10/12 129.8
    ✅ 🏋️‍♀️20🚶‍♀️11k 💤 4hrs 🎾
    Pg 20g
    Decided to go ahead and attempt the 72 hour fast. I’m on 36 hours. Only 16oz of bone broth yesterday (plus 2black coffee and 80oz 💦). Only water/black coffee for the next 36 hours.

    I’m not doing this for weight loss. Doing it to give my system, a brake & regenerate cells. If you’re ever interested in learning about fasting /benefits, there is a plethora of information on the Internet.

    I slept horrible last night - a surge of energy / kept tossing and turning. Very little sleep. I’m hoping I can nap sometime today and / or get a good nights sleep tonight.

    I felt/ feel +++ except for a slight headache around 8 o’clock last night.

    Yesterday: I played 🎾3hrs & 30 min of 🏀 with my DGS & 20 min🏋️‍♀️. Just kept going….

    Today: ? 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️💤💦💦💦. Let’s see how I feel as my day progresses - supposed to rest while fasting but my energy is bouncing off the charts! Get to be with DGS today too - he has a soccer game😎.

    I don’t know EXACTLY how I feel about R274…. What are my takes?
    1. ⚖️ fluctuates considerably based on routine.
    2. Will lose muscle mass from this fast 🤔….
    3. Solid ✅with new JGMTD ⏱️goals (sprints/plyo!!!) 5 of 10 days.
    4. 🏋️‍♀️6/10!

    10/13 ⚖️128.0 (fasting) 59hrs in. ⬇️3.4lbs 💦💦💦 🚶‍♀️4k. 💤6.5hrs.

    Early yesterday I had a great deal of energy. By 10AM I was zonked then zonked the entire day. Felt my energy just disappear - whoosh! Laid low. Walked around town a little but that was it. 💦💦💦& electrolytes. Did not nap yesterday although I tried. My last 72hr fast I only felt hungry for a couple of hrs around the 48hr mark… Not this time. Yesterday, I was hungry all day & eve… hungry now. Don’t know the difference but this fast has been much more challenging. (At least from my recollection).

    My body feels clean. No headache. Feels like I’m floating. Let’s see what happens today. I’m planning steak & eggs to break fast at 6PM.

    10/14 128.6
    ✅🚶‍♀️9k 💤6 hrs 💦 P:E 1.1:1; Pg 106
    I broke my fast yesterday at 2PM (68 hours…) Gave a tennis lesson to DGS, which consisted of only feeding balls at the net… When I got home, I was pretty weak & laid down…. Simply could not recover from the weakness, so I said to myself “What’s four hours”? Hubby is still away on his bike trip & I thought “let me take care of myself and make sure I don’t faint.” Ate half a ribeye. Totally restored my energy! Protein drink & greek yogurt @ 6PM. Beautiful walk in the evening.

    Don’t know why fasting full 72hrs was successful twice before & not this time but I’m proud of 68hrs adhering to my body/limits. I don’t feel like I failed. I listened & took care of myself! 💪🏻

    What did I learn? I learned that I have self-discipline and can move my thought patterns of doubt to positive self-determination. I can switch gears. I can conquer temptation. Most hunger pangs simply disappear …. Of course, until you feel faint 😎. When you know you know…

    💤 Didn’t sleep well again. Trusting after I get moving this morn I’ll feel stronger. I feel clean & hoping to feel even better as the morning progresses. Also trusting my body absorbed all benefits from the fast.
    I want to 🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♀️ today. Will check my energy levels. Onward!

    10/15 128.8
    ✅🚶‍♀️12k 💤8 hrs 💦 🚫🏋️‍♀️⏱️
    P:E 1.2:1; Pg 118

    Movement: chose to only walk today. Still building energy.

    Ate @11AM. Poached eggs and sliced avocado. Delicious!Around 4pm: Ground beef w/ chopped onion topped w/diced tomato, cilantro and sliced avocado for dinner. Another win.

    6PM One protein shake. Oikos Pro high protein yogurt with a tablespoon of sugar-free dark chocolate pieces. Yum!

    Repeat same today. Hoping to keep ⚖️ in 130lb range and continue 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️⏱️.

    Slept soundly but only 5 hrs. Darn! My days are decisively better when I get at least 💤7hrs

    ⚖️This gradual ⬆️expected as I re-fuel. My systems haven’t quite caught up yet😎! I’m hoping to level off @ 130lbs while 🏋️‍♀️⏱️🚶‍♀️. Hubby will be home tonight! Today- 🎾🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️💦💦💦 & cleaning up the mess I’ve made around the house.

    ✅🚶‍♀️11k 💤7hrs 🎾2 hrs🏋️‍♀️15 💦 P:E ?
    Did not track sushi & sake last night. I certainly do NOT feel clean today. 😎 My “systems” should hopefully get to work today!
    DH Made it home. He ended up riding 80+ miles on his birthday. What a stud! We’ll see my sister and a brother tonight. I hope everyone has a wonderful day.


    R274 EW 129.8 (during fast)
    R275 SW 128.0 (during fast)

    10/13 128.0 (ended fast@ 2pm)
    10/14 128.6
    10/15 128.8
    10/16 129.8
    10/17 131.0
    10/18 DNW
    Nada went as planned. Good day tho. DNW cuz I FORGOT! no sleep & up early & ☕️☕️☕️. Today- reflection and momentum. First day of my 67th year. Let’s go!

    #HSF
    #healthyhabits
    #agingyounger

  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,056 Member
    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 274: 125.8
    SW Rnd 275: 126.8
    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
    SW Rnd 271: 126.2 post Italy trip
    SW Rnd 272: 126.8
    SW Rnd 273: 125.0
    SW Rnd 274: 126.0
    SW Rnd 275: 126.8
    Goals this round:
    * Under 125- just a bit, make it happen
    * get through foot surgery recovery without gaining weight
    * good eating habits; planned and consistent

    10/13: 126.8
    10/14: 126.4
    10/15: 125.6
    10/16: 126.8
    10/17: DNW
    10/18: DNW
    10/19:
    10/20:
    10/21:
    10/22:

    10/18: was well-behaved yesterday, both with food and foot. Stayed elevated all day except for hourly trips around our 1st floor. I’m living downstairs for the time being and DP has been amazing. All the little things I didn’t think of that are truly impossible on crutches,, like carrying my laptop to the kitchen, are good reminders of how important balance and mobility are- and not to be taken for granted. Just getting a cup of coffee becomes a complex task.
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,056 Member
    @Chapter_3 : . “First day of my 67th year. Let’s go!”
    Happy Birthday, Carolyn and welcome to Club 67! 🎂