Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 281

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
To Rnd 267 132.5
Rnd 268 132.0
Rnd 269 132.5 AW 133.0
Rnd 270 133.0 AW 132.7
Rnd 271 132.0 AW (8d) 132.93
Rnd 272 131.0 AW (4d) 132.37
Rnd 273 131.0 AW 133.4
Rnd 274 133.5 AW 133.1
Rnd 275 133.0 AW 134.0
Rnd 276 134.0 AW 133.8
Rnd 277 133.0 AW 133.1
Rnd 278 133.5 AW 133.45
Rnd 279 133.5 AW 134.6
Rnd 280 135.0 AW 135.6

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 281 135.5 AW 136.2
12/12 135.5 Pleased with holding my own after fried chicken thigh and a Fat Boy ice cream sandwich at community bingo. Skipped the sweetened Cole slaw and Hawaiian rolls a margarine. I made myself a low carb peppermint martini.
12/13 136.0 Went out for pizza with friends. Their favorite for Chicago pizza in Vegas. The crust (which used to be my favorite part, was tasteless and thick) why didn’t I just eat the toppings like I did when I started LC/HF? Get your head on straight, Jaine!
BTW, thank you for the tip of drinking hot water! I tried it last night and it was quite good! Now I can cut down on coffee which I just heard could go up $1/pound in the next few months!
12/14 136.0 Just hanging in here. I’m okay with it.
12/15 135.0 Great Greek yesterday-side salad and 5 oz of steak, 1 T NSA peanut butter in the evening
12/16 135.5 1/2 “Italian” scramble - Egg, veg and cheese and 1 slice of not very sourdough for OMAD yesterday for brunch.
12/17 135.5
12/18 136.0 Our refrigerator is preparing to die, making a slow knocking sound. The ice maker and water quit a couple of years ago. This afternoon there are 2 HOA board meetings so it’s a busy day.
12/19 136.5 UGH Community dinner tonight. Going now for manicure. DH just told me to go buy something new to wear tonight. I hate clothes shopping.
12/20 138.5 Not at all like surprised. Olive Garden is not low carb, no matter what you get. I had fasted all day. I got lots of steps trying to find something new to wear. I just wish the batteries for my watch would arrive!
12/21 137.5 Woke up at 4:15, got up an hour later with h/a. taking neighbor to the airport at 7:30. The new refrigerator arrives today between 1 and 5.

capewrathultra

quiltingjaine wrote: »

capewrathultra wrote: »

Another waste of 10 days.

I don’t consider it a waste of 10 days. You have given others support (YAY) and probably learned something yourself. Look at the loooooooong picture! And thank you for staying!

@quiltingjaine 🤗

deepwoodslady

Round 281



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 238 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
R280 EW= 194.2
R281 EW= 190.6


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.

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

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) = -2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 thru R262 (03/07/24 thru 06/14/24) = -5.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.6)

R263 thru R272 (06/15/24 thru 09/22/24) = - 10.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.8)

R273 (09/23/24 thru 10/02/24) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 193.4)

R274 (10/03/24 thru 10/12/24) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 191.4)

R275 (10/13/24 thru 10/22/24) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.2)

R276 (10/23/24 thru 11/01/24) = -1.9 LOST (Ending Weight 190.6)

R277 (11/02/24 thru 11/11/24) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.0)

R278 (11/12/24 thru 11/21/24) = -2.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.0)

R279 (11/22/24 thru 12/01/24) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.2)

R280 (12/02/24 thru 12/11/24) = -NO CHANGE (Ending Weight 194.2)

R281 (12/12/24 thru 12/21/24) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.6)

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

Day/Weight/Comment
ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 194.2

12/12-194.6-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

12/13-194.4-(Trend Weight: 193.4)-

12/14-191.8-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

12/15-191.4-(Trend Weight: 193.1)-

12/16-190.8-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

12/17-190.0-(Trend Weight: 192.6)-

12/18-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-

12/19-191.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

12/20-192.8-(Trend Weight: 192.3)- This is usually my no-weigh Friday but my schedule changed due to the school being closed. We were slammed with a winter storm so I didn’t have to get up or do an extra-early weigh-in. I was expected to travel a very long in-state day for DD’s medical appt but had to cancel that as we have been snowed in. Got some shoveling in today for sure with more to go. The rest is up to my son! I had pizza yesterday so I’m not surprised at the uptick. Also it is Day 2 with no TMI. All excuses aside, I must stick to plan today and try to reach my water goal too. It’s creeping back up and not conducive to that 5 pound loss I’ve been eyeing in the showroom window. T-Minus 0.8 lbs with 4.2 lbs to go. Time to get the gears out of reverse and move forward! Lots more packages and wrapping today. Merry Jolly Jingle Bells and all that other good stuff!

12/21-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)- Whoosh after a little TMI finally and losing all the bloat from the past couple of days that included restaurant foods. The scale is still 0.6 higher than my lowest recent reading but I didn’t expect to come out of this past week unscathed. Now, to get back on the path of losing that 5-lbs-in-no-time-frame micro mini goal! T-Minus 3.0 lbs with 2 lbs to go. For this JGM10D challenge I am down 3.6 lbs this round with the challenge goal of ANY loss so I’m pleased as punch! I was hoping to lean into the holidays on stable footing so this really helps. Today is my DGS’ birthday party being held in a small local venue. I expect the scale will be up a bit tomorrow but I will try to maintain some sort of control. I will see you all tomorrow in round 282 which is likely the toughest round of the year for most of us. Lets make every day possible count while still enjoying “The Big Day”!


Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

theslightedgeforever

60+ Female using trend weight

I lost an average of 0.3 lbs last round. My focus was supposed to be on the gym x3/week. I got sick towards the end and didn't reach that goal. Still a bit sick but improving. I will still stick with my goal but reduce amount of time spent in the gym until next round.

🐸I will keep the analogy of boiling frog in my head🐸

Ending trend weight 209.2



SW RND 281
12/12 209.6🛑 over calories, 56.8/64 oz water, no exercise
12/13 209.5⬇️ ate within calories, 41.6/64 oz water, no exercise
12/14 210.3🛑 over calories, 56.3/64 oz water, exercise: 10 min walk
12/15 210.6🛑 over calories, 71.1/64 oz water, no exercise, closed my rings
12/16 211.2🛑 ate within calories, 49.2/64 oz water, exercise: 20 min mixed cardio, closed my rings
22/17 211.0⬇️ over calories, 49/64 oz water, exercise 15 min treadmill, closed my rings
12/18 210.8⬇️ ate within calories, 39.6/64 oz water, no exercise
12/19 210.4⬇️ did not track, 44.4l64 oz water, no exercise
12/20 209.9⬇️ did not track, did not track, no exercise 😔
12/21 209.5⬇️

Chapter_3

jspecies11 wrote: »

To all of you beating yourselves up over this round, I’m in the same boat so I did some reading on why it’s so hard to drop or even keep weight stable in winter.
It’s not rocket science - it’s just hard.
We are less active generally due to the weather and have more of a tendency to eat more with tempting warm holiday food added to complicate things.
The struggle is real- just don’t give up on yourself.

WISDOM right there!
Thank you @jspecies11

(I’m reading through today’s comments to give me more inspiration for the dinner tonight!)

reshii_devi

Hi I'm Reshii ~ 58, 5'9" | HW: 280 (2018) | SW: 223.1 (11/24) GW: 170
December Daily: 30-60 Zone 2 minutes | 🔥800k cals | 8,000 steps | stretch 5 minutes 5x daily

RND 281: I release what weighs me down.
12/12 - 216.1 (✅ 31 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1053k cals | ✅ 8,178 👟 | ❎ stretch 4/5)
12/13 - 215.6 (✅ 38 Zone 2 | ✅🔥 990k cals | ✅ 8,139 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5)
12/14 - 215.0 (✅ 63 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,587k cals | ✅ 10,634 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/15 - 214.3 Rest Day (❎ 13 Zone 2 | ❎🔥560k cals | ❎ 5,518 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5)
12/16 - DNW (✅ 32 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1007k cals | ✅ 9,047 👟 | ❎ stretch 4/5)
12/17 - DNW (❎ 18 Zone 2 | ✅🔥890k cals | ❎ 6,068 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5
12/18 - 213.7 (✅ 67 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,387k cals | ✅ 9,306 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/19 - 213.4 (Rest Day (❎ 18 Zone 2 | ❎🔥787k cals | ❎ 7,441 👟 | ✅ stretch 5/5)
12/20 - 212.1 (✅ 58 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,132k cals | ✅ 9,649 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/21 - 213.0

Ate well yesterday except for a couple of peanut butter cookies @ Card & Carols party last night, with more festivities planned this evening. Regardless of bump, still looking forward to another small indulgence tonight. Hoping a good nights sleep balances everything out by Monday. See ya next round!

💦 Water: 10-12 ✔️✔️✔️ ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
🎉 Indulge: 15 mins Me Time ✔️❌✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️❌✔️✔️
🥗 Nutrition: IF 18+ hours ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️❌✔️✔️✔️✔️❌
💪🏾 Strength: 10+ Minutes ✔️❌✔️❌✔️❌✔️✔️✔️❌
🫀 Cardio: 30+ Minutes ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️
💤 Sleep: 6-8 Hours ✔️✔️✔️❌✔️✔️❌❌❌

Restart November 24th - December 31st

SW RND 282 SW: 000.0 | EW: 000.0
SW RND 281 SW: 216.1 | EW: 213.0
SW RND 280 SW: 222.0 | EW: 216.3
SW RND 279 SW: 223.4 | EW: 222.0

SW RND 279: “One step at a time is good walking.” – Chinese Proverb
11/22
11/23
11/24 - 223.4
11/25 - 223.1
11/26 - 220.8
11/27 - 219.8
11/28 - 220.2
11/29 - 222.4
11/30 - 222.7

RND 280: Mindset Reset & Core Kickstart
12/1 - 222.0
12/02 - 222.0 (yoga, belly blast, meditation; 🤸🏾‍♀️, IF 24hrs, 60g carbs, 1K🔥Day, 💧)
12/03 - 221.3 (stretch and HIIT strength workout with 4lb weights, IF 24hrs,💧, 1K🔥Day)
12/04 - 219.6 (Recovery Day: Core workouts, lymph massage, body vibration 💧, IF 18)
12/05 - 218.3 (Core HIIT workouts, yoga, IF 20, 1656 cals🔥, 💧and 🤸🏾‍♀️)
12/06 - 218.1 (IF 18, 🏊🏾 for first time in months, but ironically didn't get enough water)
12/07 - 216.7 (IF 19, Yoga & Core HIIT, 88 ounces💧, 1649 cals🔥)
12/08 - 217.8 (IF 18, two drinks, too many nuts and a sliver of cake)
12/09 - 218.1 (not happy to be back here, but not stressing either. Onwards!)
12/10 - 217.2 (IF 22 hrs, 🏊🏾 for an hour, 40g net carbs)
12/11 - 216.3 (IF 16, 30 minutes strength with 8lb dumbbells,💧and 🤸🏾‍♀️ ~ 1503 cals🔥)

RND 281: I release what weighs me down.
12/12 - 216.1 (✅ 31 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1053k cals | ✅ 8,178 👟 | ❎ stretch 4/5)
12/13 - 215.6 (✅ 38 Zone 2 | ✅🔥 990k cals | ✅ 8,139 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5)
12/14 - 215.0 (✅ 63 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,587k cals | ✅ 10,634 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/15 - 214.3 Rest Day (❎ 13 Zone 2 | ❎🔥560k cals | ❎ 5,518 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5)
12/16 - DNW (✅ 32 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1007k cals | ✅ 9,047 👟 | ❎ stretch 4/5)
12/17 - DNW (❎ 18 Zone 2 | ✅🔥890k cals | ❎ 6,068 👟 | ❎ stretch 2/5
12/18 - 213.7 (✅ 67 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,387k cals | ✅ 9,306 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/19 - 213.4 (Rest Day (❎ 18 Zone 2 | ❎🔥787k cals | ❎ 7,441 👟 | ✅ stretch 5/5)
12/20 - 212.1 (✅ 58 Zone 2 | ✅🔥1,132k cals | ✅ 9,649 👟 | ❎ stretch 3/5)
12/21 - 213.0

(1ST YEAR WINS AND FAILS | JANUARY - DECEMBER 2024)

DEC 31st: 000.0 | WAIST ??? ~ HIPS ??? ~ BF ??? ~ BMI ???
DEC 1st: 222.0 | WAIST 37.1 ~ HIPS 49.0 ~ BF 42.8% ~ BMI 32.9
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5

COMPLETELY OFF THE RAILS & MIA Rounds 267 - 278

1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 266 EW: 196.0

JUL 24th: 197.5 | WAIST 33.9 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.2% ~ BMI 29.3
JUN 4th: 196.8 | WAIST 33.4 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 37.0% ~ BMI 29.2
MAY 16th: 194.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 42.8 ~ BF 36.8% ~ BMI 28.9
MAY 1st: 197.3 | WAIST 34.0 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
APR 1st: 198.2 | WAIST 33.5 ~ HIPS 43.0 ~ BF 37.3% ~ BMI 29.4
MAR 1st: 201.8 | WAIST 34.4 ~ HIPS 45.0 ~ BF 37.5% ~ BMI 29.5
FEB 1st: 203.0 | WAIST 35.1 ~ HIPS 45.8 ~ BF 38.5% ~ BMI 30.1
JAN 1st: 212.5 | WAIST 36.9 ~ HIPS 47.0 ~ BF 40.6% ~ BMI 31.5

AUGUST, SEPTEMBER, OCTOBER and most of NOVEMBER spent increasingly depressed and often sugar drunk. Regained almost 30 pounds and a ridiculous amount of fat without even noticing! This level of sabotage is extreme, even for me. My biggest gift to myself will be healing the holes inside.

July Goals: Starting over 7/12 ~ lost six weeks of progress and regained 7 pounds adjusting to new third shift work schedule. They call it graveyard for a reason!!! My exercise, water and step count have all also dropped considerably. Goals this month are simply to lose as much as possible building momentum and getting back in the groove.

June Goals: Having gotten as low as 193 in both April and May, I'd like to drop below that in June. (FAIL)

6/5 - 196.8
6/6 - 195.1
6/7 - 195.3 (LAST DAY REPORTING)

MAY 1st SW: 197.3 | EW: 196.8
MAY Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎

May 22: I had packed some shorts to change into after swim without trying them on. They were so tight last summer, I expected the fit to be better ~ but when I put them on ... wow. I was in front of the locker room mirrors and was like omg, that's you. How long has it been since you looked/felt like that? I was spinning around looking at myself for a good 2-3 minutes, y'all, lol ~ my New #1NSV

May 4: 10 of the 20 inches lost was off my belly! No pics, no proof, lol ~ I love/hate taking photos because they've become one of my best tools. You can't lie and you can't hide. Putting myself on blast 1) creates incentive to increase effort and 2) highlights new areas to focus on. Still a long way from my ultimate goals, but its nice to see muscle memory is real! At a size 15, I haven't been this small in more than 10 years.



APRIL 1st SW: 198.2 | EW: 197.8
Goals: Lose 6-8bs, 2-3 inches and 1-2% body fat ❎❎❎
Lost less than a pound, 1.25 inches combined on arms and legs | regained 0.2% body fat and 1/2 inch back on my belly. Starting dietary 200-400 calorie deficit and Intermittent Fasting 18-24 hrs. Breaking fast differently, including more protein, and continuing to look for new ways to increase step count and add more strength in May.

Reaching onederland (March 13th) meant the end of 10+ years and up to 80 pounds!! gained and relost too many times to count. Yo-yoing is the main reason for so much body fat!!! Determined not to continue to self-sabotage ... I need a new target!! If I should lose an additional 8% body fat to reach the "standard" for my age, height and sex ~ and up to 15% more to reach excellent ~ that's @ least another 8-15 months of work before I can begin to relax and think maintenance.

January 1st - April 1st, I've lost 17 pounds and a total of 20.8 inches from 11 areas. 🥳 Thrilled to see my hard work reversing prediabetes and years of physical damage. Getting leaner and stronger and chair dancing proud of myself about it!! 57 and hormonal, it's taken longer than expected and a much rougher road than my youth.

astroamy

USW:241
UGW: 180

Goal (logging and weighing through mid January): 9/35

SW: 206.4
12/12 - 206.2 walking
12/13 - 205.2 cycling
12/14 - 204.6 walking
12/15 - 204.6 cycling
12/16 - 205 walking
12/17 - 205.4 cycling
12/18 - 205.0 walking
12/19 - 204.6 walking
12/20 - 204.0 cycling
12/21 - 204.2 walking

BigappleBritt88

36F 5’9
SW - 175.8
GW - 155

Backstory

In 2022 I was around 157lbs with 24% bf. Was definitely in the “best shape” of my adult life then. Since then I started a new career working from home as a developer. Have moved away from my family for fiancés job. We’ve moved several times to various states in the short time span. Welcomed two puppies into the mix. Lots of changes. Lots of time spent at home. Lots of time spent away from family. Fell out of touch with friends. All of the adjustments and figuring out how to manage/handle more daily responsibilities and navigate through this phase of life has manifested into me gaining 20ish lbs and losing a lot of willpower, motivation, drive, positivity, etc that I once thrived on. Found this challenge and it has been helping me get it back. Nothing is permanent! Looking forward to working through this.

Overall Goals and Challenges

Goals
1. Focusing on behavior and mindset. Calories have been going way over for so long I need to reel the behavior back in a healthy way.
2. Don’t give up on the day when it’s challenging. Choose to make good decisions in those moments instead of giving in.
Challenges
1. Working from home makes it easy to stress eat or just eat out of boredom/habit.
2. Sleeping less (have two puppies, a 7mo and a 11mo old) makes it hard to wake up early enough to get a good workout in or at least to feel good awaking up. Feel defeated in the motivation and drive department compared to how I was previously.

Daily, Small, Attainable Goals

1. Finish 1st 27oz water before 2pm
2. Finish 2nd 27oz water before bed
3. Alternate standing and sitting at desk every other hour during working hours.
4. Hit maintenance calories.

Past Challenge Stats

RND 279 : SW - 175.8 : EW - 176.4 : ⬆️ 0.6
RND 280 : SW - 175.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 1.2
RND 281 : SW - 176.7 : EW - 176.9 : ⬆️ 0.2
Total : ⬆️ 1.1

*weight taken in AM, notes on remainder of day
RND 281 : SW - 176.9

12/12 - 176.7
12/13 - 177.2
12/14 - 177.4
12/15 - 177.4
12/16 - 178.0
12/17 - 177.9
12/18 - 179.6
12/19 - 180.4
12/20 - 180.1
12/21 - 176.9

Going to be tough the next few days but I’m ready for the next 10 days 🙌🏽

the_reflex

12th 88.8, 30 minutes running on treadmill, excessive eating
13th 89.0, 30 minutes running on treadmill, excessive eating
14th 89.3, 30 minutes running on treadmill, excessive eating
15th 88.6, 30 minutes running on treadmill, eating at maintenance
16th 88.8, 30 minutes running on treadmill, eating at maintenance
17th 88.3, 30 minutes running on treadmill, eating at maintenance
18th 88.0 30 minutes running on treadmill, eating at maintenance
19th 88.1, 30 minutes running on treadmill, excessive eating
20th 88.4, 30 minutes running on treadmill, eating less than maintenance
21st 88.6, parkrun (5 kilometer timed fun run), 2 minutes running in the afternoon - I guess I can't do parkrun and something else

Median weight is 88.6 kilograms.

desolate_angel

HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)

END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 kg)
END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT RND 253 162.9 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 254 163 (73.9 kg)
END WT RND 255 161 (73 kg)
END WT 256: DNF
ST WT 278: 166 (75.3 kg)
END WT 278: 160.3 (72.7 kg)
END WT 279: 158.5 (71.9 kg)
END WT 280: 156.5 (71 kg)

Fell off the challenge bandwagon in round 256, managed to keep losing weight until June 12th when I hit 155.9 (70.7 kg). I fell off the weight loss wagon shortly after. Decided to start back up the day before Round 278 started.

SW RND 281: 156.5 (71 kg)
12/12- 157.2 (71.3 kg) Back on track today. An upswing as I anticipated, but honestly I feel like 156.5 was an outlier too. Husband is back from his work trip and we did some Christmas light watching tonight.
12/13- 157 (71.2 kg) Hmm, my brother and his fiancee want to go out to dinner with us tonight. They've been wanting to go out together since their engagement 2 months ago, but it just hadn't happened. I think I'll be aiming for maintenance tonight.
12/14-157.2 (71.3 kg)
12/15- 156.8 (71.1 kg) I completely spaced posting last night. Thought I was almost done with Christmas shopping at least then thought to update the list I made. We have 19 family members to shop for not counting ourselves and each of our work's Secret Santas. I had forgotten 2 family members and still not sure what they're getting. Not quite done with my Secret Santa gift and my husband still needs to get his. I have 3 stocking stuffer type things for my coffee group to finish for our meet-up Tuesday, plus my team also does something outside the Secret Santas (I work with a bunch of people whose love language is gifts). I've made a good dent this weekend, but thank goodness there's 8 more days before Christmas Eve. We did see more Christmas lights last night, and took the dog on two walks today. I think I will sleep well tonight.
12/16- 156.1 (70.8 kg) I went to North 40 to get some dog food after work since they were having 15% off everything in the store and 25% off clothing and toys. It was packed, and they were circulating trays of cookies and mini cream puffs. I am a sucker for cream puffs and had seconds. I was tempted to ask what store they bought said cream puffs from so I could procure my own stash, but wisdom prevailed.
12/17- 154.9 (70.3 kg) Whoosh! this morning. Followed by dinner out with my coffee friends tonight. I decided to eat very light for lunch in anticipation of dinner. This time it backfired on me because I stayed hungry most of the day and most of my self control went out the window at the restaurant. I think next time I'll eat a little more at lunch or have a snack before if I'm still hungry so I think with my head and not my stomach.
12/18- 155.5 (70.5 kg) 5 more days to Christmas Eve, 3.5 more days of work before Christmas. I cannot believe how quickly the month has flown.
12/19- 155.3 (70.4 kg) Work had a cookie Christmas party today, so chicken noodle soup for dinner was a nice counterbalance to all the sweetness.
12/20- 155.6 (70.6 kg) I'd love to finish out the year below 155 but I am enjoying the holidays along the way, so I'm trying to think of it as a bonus if I reach it and not a hard goal to pass or fail.
12/21- 155 (70.3 kg) Nice even end to the round. I made 10 dozen chocolate chip cookies today. Only ate 3, so yay me. Tomorrow will be rice krispy treats, or I may save those for the night before Christmas Eve so they're fresher.

musicsax

UTMom81 wrote: »

@musicsax You did not waste a round! I think of it this way: in the holiday season, just think where I might have ended up if I'd NOT been paying attention and posting here. .2 is nothing in terms of a gain. I cannot believe Christmas is almost here!

Thank you - you are right, if I can stay at this number for the next round I will be happy & can then buckle down in the New Year. I appreciate your support

musicsax

capewrathultra wrote: »

RND 277: 220.8 lbs → 221.8 lbs (↑1.0 lb)
RND 278: 221.8 lbs → 221.6 lbs (↓0.2 lb)
RND 279: 221.6 lbs → 225.0 lbs (↑3.4 lb)
RND 280: 225.0 lbs → 225.2 lbs (↑0.2 lb)
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SW RND 281 (12/11/24): 225.2 lb
GW RND 280 (12/21/24): 222.0 lb

12/12: 226.6 lbs
12/13: 228.4 lbs
12/14: 225.6 lbs
12/15: 227.4 lbs
12/16: 228.0 lbs
12/17: 226.4 lbs
12/18: 226.0 lbs
12/19: 224.2 lbs
12/20: 225.0 lbs
12/21: 224.6 lbs

Comment (12/21/24):
Only down 0.6 lb in RND 281. Another waste of 10 days.

But nevertheless down - well done at this particularly challenging time of year.

musicsax

Chapter_3 wrote: »

RD 281 #51

F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

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

📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG is to hit 128xlbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range @128lbs by 1/10/2025. I want a sustainable #HSF BHAG that’s achievable with hard work & determination.

R281 Commitments TO ME:
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I am tracking these individually, and will record the “icon” only when I honor myself that day.
⚖️ 10x
📝 10x
CLEAN 300 cal deficit
P:E >1
Pg = 115g to 125g
🤸‍♂️10x
🚶‍♀️+8-10k 8x
💗Z2 60min 8x
🏋️‍♀️+20 min 6x
⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x
📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10x

Backstory & Progress
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Lived in 140-150s throughout adulthood. HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 128lbs. 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” & “Healthy Strong Fit” on my way to 📣#bestshapeofmylife

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

1. P:E: Protein g greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this CLEAN 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 round. 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” and jumping is vital to joint-health 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
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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 👏🏻🤩 (12/11 This is down due to injury - I pledge to recommit.
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 20g of net carbs/ day
7. ✅Clean P:E 110-125g 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…
12.Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
13.Rotating 115g to 125g 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
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12/12 Stellar. I studied my journal since R231 in preparation for this round to set realistic commitments to myself. I have 💪🏻re-committed to 🚶‍♀️step goals and 💗Z2. By far my best results over a period of time is consistency with 🚶‍♀️10k+ & 💗Z2=60 min.

Finished the day strong with 🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♀️. 📝 Icon includes 300 cal deficit, P:E Ratio 1:1 & Pg macro success. If I don’t hit all three of those measures, 🚫📝!

Love my improved tracking spreadsheet. Even though I have MFP premium, I like to SEE my daily NS commitments, all in one place side-by-side. THERE’s beauty, calm & surety in ✅✅✅s!

ngl: I was distracted yesterday and at 3:30 I had to FORCE 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️⏱️🏋️‍♀️. That feeling of ✅✅✅ is unmatched!

12/13 Another 💪🏻.
I missed 💗Z2 by 10 min!

“Turning thought into action is a moment of courage and clarity — worth acknowledging and celebrating!”

Each time I resist temptation/procrastination or distraction & follow through on a commitment to myself- I will celebrate! Mindfulness also includes not only present awareness, but celebrating the change of thought patterns that lead me to #HSF. Celebrate the smallest of actions…. I often say “let’s do the hard things”, and I rarely say “let’s celebrate with excitement every small decision that leads closer to achievement. Need to give myself a 🙌🏻 more often!

ONWARD!

12/14 🚫📝💗⏱️Still in a calorie deficit - only 100. Not a win according to by goals. Hit P:E and Protein 119g….💗 only 45 minutes…. Need 60min to claim it….Played two hours of tennis so not up to ⏱️… Today will 🚶🏼‍♀️‍➡️⏱️🏋🏼‍♀️💗.
Looking back over Thanksgiving and one day-long brunch with the gals…. I can honestly declare that three days of eating out of routine (not gorging) coupled with eating late causing sleep depravation was NOT WORTH the two weeks+ it has taken me to get back. And, I’m still 1lb over from mid-November. Also realize that I didn’t walk or 🎾for two weeks ….. My metabolism is slow as molasses…. Quick to gain and slow to shed. FACTS that I forgot! It’s not the “pound” per se…. It’s simply the journey to get where I want to be and for the freaking “fork” in the road…. (No pun intended) that I took to get off track…. So pleased I have recommitted! A tastebud party is just not worth the pain after!

Found a few fun “core” exercises on Instagram that I will incorporate into resistance training… Enjoying!

Read more data on the benefits of IF…. This is soundly incorporated in my routine (I haven’t mentioned in a long while). My eating window is noon to 6PM. This works for me.
Onward!

12/15 EDIT I fell back to sleep and read my morning post and realized I had a typo on weight! Fixed it.

Wonderful day yesterday with ZERO going as planned… I spontaneously headed to an estate sale and spent several hours there wasting time… was so much fun! Met DS & DGS for lunch… I 1/2 of a small cuban sandwich ... DH and I enjoyed a spontaneous date night… I was actually pretty good compared to “old me” but still too many carbs managing to hold @ maintenance… @ 1450 cals. Once again… just four hours sleep because I ate later / different than usual. Bunch of 💩 in my body… So puffy. And oh, + 2 lbs! 😖I was expecting a small uptick but not 2lbs. I should know by now that my body is subject to huge swings with eating after 6PM. All this after I had declared just yesterday that going off plan was NOT WORTH it! But … back on it today! Want to earn & see more ✅ ✅✅! Wedding one week from today.

NSV: Enjoyed the spontaneity without going off the rails and faced the ⚖️ trauma this morning with a positive attitude of determination.

12/16 much better day. I tracked all, but unintentionally skipped protein shake… PE ratio was 1.4 but only 1k cal yesterday - only 60g Protein. 🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💗. Still soooo puffy. Hmmmmm … Cortisol? 💤7hrs slept better but up too early. Not commenting ⚖️ just yet because it’s inexplicable.

Upcoming Sat, Sun & Mon - dinner, wedding & our anniversary…. Picked out my “outfits” for the festivities from my closet - Not going “new” because beautiful, barely worn clothes just sitting there…. Spent FOUR hrs yesterday “styling” for each day. Pulled out generations of jewelry to style…heartwarming & delightful! Then we leave early the 25th for winter hiking. Preparing for the whirlwind! Balancing the “plan” will be a challenge but doable. I find that when I nail 🚶‍♀️early, everything else flows in-line.

12/17 My days are running together. I guess I’m too wound up to sleep. Again, only four hours… Really good day yesterday. Will have another positive today- no time to nap.
Onward!
NSV: Staying focused on nutrition and remaining “emotionally even” during this whirl-world is a victory.

12/18 Getting closer to round ⚖️goal. On feet all day- no structured walk but 🚶‍♀️9k steps doing yard work. Happened to pass by my favorite dress store & what do you know, I bought a dress for Saturday night dinner … (Impromptu wedding dinner before big day Sunday). Fun trying on clothes again!

PS - Of course, X Husband (yes, “X” not using the sugar-coated version of “First” ) — swooped in last second and is hosting a “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️” dinner for bride & groom. I actually do like his 4th wife. 🤣. Just a little of the typical drama going on the past week. This would normally drive me to the pantry, but I’ve handled it 💪🏻. THE all-time NSV!

On TMAD today. Noon & 6pm. Protein shake between. Plenty 💦. Difficult on TMAD to get my 125g of P … If I can hit 100g daily this week I’ll be pleased. Cant claim “📝”without it…. Cant claim “💗”without structured 🚶‍♀️. But it’s all good. For the remainder of this round, nutrition & hydration are key. This challenge is my rock!

12/19 ⚖️ I’m not surprised by the scale as I’ve been loyal & vigilant. Starting to “feel” like myself again. Nutrition going as planned, but not movement. If I was super “radical”, I would plan two🏋️‍♀️sessions to reach my 6x goal. Hmmmmm 🙂 Today, I have time to 🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️. I’ve carved out time to get it done first thing this morn. This afternoon I’m taking DGS for his annual Christmas shopping to shop for his “two” families. He totals available funds, creates a budget & then he shops! Homemade Christmas cards tonight.

12/20 TMAD worked well yesterday. Loaded up on electrolytes. Beautiful extended 🚶‍♀️& 💗Z2 yesterday. 🏋️‍♀️for 35 min - sore this morn. The good sore.

Will do same today. IF 18:6. I’ll enjoy a huge omelet at noon and big protein @ 6PM. 💦💦💦

I’ve done well this round but the big issue is missing sleep. (Today up @ 2:45) I’m guessing that’s in-line with the upcoming weekend. Mostly on target with to-be-expected drama - nothing too crazy except the brides dress was lost in the mail. She is quite upset-shopping today to find a replacement. (I offered mine as a back-up - Lord forbid! 😂. We got a good laugh out of that one!) After the initial let down, she’s actually handling it quite well.

DGS wanted to skip our traditional Christmas haul & cards. I was disappointed but understood- He was super, super tired. We played RISK instead in front of the fire with Christmas Music … solid family time & thats what matters most. (It was actually better than the hectic holiday frenzy that was originally planned!)

NSV: Tracking on the “spreadsheet” is really going well with keeping me focused. I highly recommend for those so inclined. Those ✅s go a long way launching reflection. When I miss a ✅, it leads me stop, think, prioritize & adapt.

Another NSV: I’m finding that the practice of mindfulness & reflection over this past year and a half has positively changed many aspects of my chosen behaviors. It’s easier for me to step back and take stock vs mindlessly reacting. Why didn’t I embark on this journey sooner? Mind, body, spirit.
I hope everyone has a beautiful day and weekend!

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R281 Hi, I’m Carolyn, and Im on an “INTEGRITY” challenge.

R281 SW ⚖️ 132.2
Goal: EW ⚖️⬇️ 131.0 (rounded!)

Morning ⚖️ & Prev Day Activity
12/12 132.2 📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️⏱️💤
12/13 132.0 📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💤
12/14 131.8 🤸🏼‍♀️🚶🏻‍♀️💗💤
12/15 133.8 🚫
12/16 132.8 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️🏋️‍♀️💗💤
12/17 132.8📝🤸🏼‍♀️🚶‍♀️💗
12/18 131.4 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💤
12/19 130.8 📝🤸‍♂️💤
12/20 130.2 📝🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💗🏋️‍♀️
12/21 130.0 🤸‍♂️🚶‍♀️💗
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12/21 💤4 hrs again 🥹Successful round.- kept my word. I’m back to pre-Thanksgiving ⚖️ on 11/21. It’s been months since I felt like a JGMTD round made a difference! (Psychological).

And I’m noting that I hit my JGMTD goal at the end of November last year - taking approximately four months… And I’ve “generally” hovered one to 2lbs +- for an entire year! When I noticed, it was more than 2 pounds, I nipped that in the bud prompto! WOO-WHOOOO! All thanks to JGMTD!

Today the determination shifts up a gear, poised with an extra layer of patience to conquer the plateau. BHAG ⛰️is now within sight. I’ve reached base camp. Ready to ascend the peak and take up permanent residence on the ⛰️ mountaintop!

I’ve been enjoying an active engagement (awareness) during this round - getting back to a #HSF routine. We should be strategically engaged with our lives each day, right?! That’s my new word… ENGAGED.

Dinner tonight and Wedding tomorrow! I’ll be extra careful not to backtrack. Remaining steadfast will not be a sacrifice - only a celebration of commitment. Food as fuel. Let’s have fun! Hoping for 🚶‍♀️10k today & tomorrow, then back to more #HSF training.

See y’all on R282!. Enjoy this weekend! ❤️🎁🥂✨💫 🎄❤️
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GOALS RECORD—
⚖️ 10x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
📝 10x✅✅✅✅✅
(NUTRITION (all three* earn 📝)
*CLEAN cal deficit✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
*P:E >1✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
*Pg = 115g to 125g✅✅✅✅✅✅
🤸‍♂️10x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
🚶‍♀️+8-10k 8x✅✅✅✅✅✅✅✅
💗Z2 60min 8x✅✅✅✅✅✅
🏋️‍♀️+20 min 6x✅✅✅✅
⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x✅
📚 💦💤 7+hrs 10x✅✅✅✅✅✅

#HSF #healthyhabits
#agingyounger
#📣bestshapeofmylife

Have a fantastic wedding, sending all the best ever wishes for the future for the young couple, I hope they have the best day (I'm sure they will) & I'm looking forward to seeing some photo's, sending much love

musicsax

So much inspiration and wisdom in the recent posts, I feel very grateful, lucky & privileged for the support given in this group. Thank you all, I am making a concerted effort to endeavour to keep vigilant to not gain in the new very challenging round, after all time with loved families is much more precious than the short time excess calorie laden goodies are in my mouth.