Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 303

quiltingjaine · July 23

Female 5’1” Age 75 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👍👍

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SW Rnd 303 134.0

7/20 134.0 OMAD yesterday was Chapala’s chili rellenos omelet. I ate about 2/3 and 1/2 of the beans and rice as well as chips. And finished it for breakfast late this morning.

7/21 132.5 I got up late this morning and was reading messages and had to go to water fitness so I forgot to post. So here I am better late than never!

7/22 133.5 Probably due to higher salt

7/23 132.5 Got a new phone yesterday but my contacts were really gone, gone. Trying to get back to Keto the way I know works. I tracked my intake for the first time in months?!?

CamandJarvis · July 23

~~7/21~~ - 169.1

~~7/22~~ - 167.3

~~7/23~~ - 166.4 - Very happy to see this, especially after setting it as a goal yesterday. I was able to reach 90oz water finally and hoping to do the same (or more!) today. I've gotten meals logged today and all within my goals. I ended up tweaking my back yesterday right around the same spot as my fusion which has me quite nervous. It feels like a standard sprain (which is still not at all comfortable) but I'm hoping that's all it is and I can quickly recover. I've kept up my workouts but dialed them back so I'm going through the movements to avoid locking up and getting stiff but not putting additional strain on myself. Today is a scheduled mobility day. I'll see what I can do with that program within the limits of pain-free movement I currently have.

itladyee · July 23

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (~ 1650 ~)
✅ - Macros - Protein (75g - 100g) Carbs < 75g
🏋️‍♂️ - ST - Twice per week
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
🚫 - No Wine
⬇️- Downward trend
🚶🏽🍎✅🏋️‍♂️💧🚫⬇️
SW RND 3️⃣0️⃣3️⃣ ~ 231 Goal this round 227 or less than started, whichever comes first!
7/20 231.8 ~ 🚶🏽💧Going back to macro tracking in addition to calories. Just needed a mental break. Started meal planning yesterday, now need to do a grocery run. Setting up for success!!
7/21 232 ~ Yesterday was such an example of portion control issues. I didn't make it to the grocery store, but still made a somewhat healthy meal. Lunch, had one slice (small) of leftover pizza (crustless but high sodium) and then cooked bone-in chicken thighs with fat-free cream of mushroom soup, brown rice, and green beans. So good, I had 2 thighs. Total calories 1757. Must be better today!!! Two days down, 8 more go to!! Focus!!
7/22 231.4 ~ 🚶🏽🍎✅🏋️‍♂️💧⬇️ Yesterday was good. Hit macros (wasn't paying attention before), calories good. Water, 60+ ounces. Today is planned and underway… 45 minute treadmill done and did some kettle swings when I was done :)
7/23 230.6 ~ 🚶🏽🏋️‍♂️💧⬇️ Work day yesterday, but rings closed. Only 2 more days to go to complete the Apple July challenge! Another good day. Correction…..removing🍎 over✅ over on carbs, forgot to log a couple of things!! Still consider it a good day.
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@quiltingjaine ~ Thank you for your response. I’m thinking I need to get to OMAD. I used to count hours depending on my stopping time, but that was getting too messy so now, my window is noon to 8 for eating. I was doing a 20 hour fast on Friday’s but haven’t gotten back there yet.

@slstover35 ~ Macros… well first, you have to determine your macros, it’s personal for you and what you want to accomplish. I aim for low carb, not quite keto. Grams: 136 protein, 91 carbs, 100 fat or 30%/20%/50%. For me, the lower the carbs, the better. Once you’ve established your macros goals, you can use MFP or any other tracker to track. It’s easier to plan your meals to meet your Macros than to just fill in as the day goes by.

@Zaxa2021 ~ hoping that number changes for you soon.

“Happiness does not lead to gratitude. Gratitude leads to happiness.” —David Steindl-Rast

💜MY MISSION STATEMENT💜
Show up for myself daily—with strength, grace, and purpose.
Choose progress over perfection and stay the course.
Honor my body through movement, nourishment, and belief.
Each step moves me closer to my healthiest, happiest self.
I am strong. I am steady. I am unstoppable.

jspecies11 · July 23

SW: 129.6#

Daily goals:

Log daily ✅

ST 5x/wk 🏋️

Walk daily 10K 👣

Follow nutrition plan🥕

Showing today’s weight and yesterday’s efforts.

7/20 130.2# ✅👣🥕

7/21 130.4# ✅🏋️👣

7/22 131.2# ✅👣🥕

7/23 130.2# ✅🏋️👣🥕

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deepwoodslady · July 23

@slstover35

To set your macros on MFP you need to do the following.

Go to the top of the page in the Blue line that shows Home Food Exercise etc. and click the home.

Now you will find a darker slate blue line that contains the categories Home Goals Check-in etc, click Goals.

Now you will see all goals with the food/nutrition listed first. Click edit and choose the percentages you would like as your goals.

Goals vary from person to person. Are you focusing mainly in calories, carbs or a bit of both? Once you decide which type of eating plan you are following (such as calories), you may want to google a few sites to help you find your ideal macros. Add those percentages to your MFP.

Remember, you can change these at any time. If you see someone similar in weight as you, especially if they are similar in goals, you can always ask how they have their macros set.

It may take a little experimenting, but this is an important step.

I hope this helps.

deepwoodslady · July 23

Round 303

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MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 65 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 260 FOR ME.

💪…..We are fierce and so we fight…..💪

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253

Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0

STARTING WEIGHT / R302 EW= 187.8

R3031 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:

Weight:

Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.

Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜Final goal: 145-155. I’ll know when I get there.

👀👀👀 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) = 16.2 LOST ✅ (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = 5.0 GAINED ❌ (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = 7.0 GAINED ❌ (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) =10.2 GAINED ❌ (Ending Weight 193.8)

R273 thru R282 (09/23/24 thru 12/31/24) = 1.2 LOST ✅ (Ending Weight 192.6)

R283 thru R292 (01/01/25 thru 04/10/25) = 3.8 GAINED ❌ (Ending Weight 196.4)

R293 thru R302 (04/11/25 thru 07/19/25) = 8.6 LOST ✅ (Ending Weight 187.8 )

R303 (07/20/25 thru 07/29/25) = xxxxx (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment

ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 187.8

07/20-187.8 💠 (Trend Weight: 190.4)

07/21 – 186.8 ✅ (Trend Weight – 190.1)

07/22 – 187.2 (Trend Weight: 189.8) I feel quite sure the weight is slightly up because I weighed at 4:30 am instead of my usual 9:30 or 10:00 am. As someone who goes to bed very late, 4:30 am doesn’t leave much room between last snack and wakeup time. Besides, I already may not weigh tomorrow after travel and so much sitting expected today and I didn’t want to skip two days in a row. DGS’s surgery today so out the door I go in a few minutes. Prayers for a smooth surgery for Owen are appreciated.

💥💥💥 07/23-189.6 ❌ (Trend Weight: 189.7) I really didn’t want to weigh today because I know some of this is travel / false water weight gain and tomorrow will be likely be some water loss if a loss is shown. But curiosity got the best of me. And THIS is why I like the buffer of the magical 7. Today it looks like my actual weight and my trend weight have pretty much caught up with each other, but that probably is not likely the case, quite yet. Owen did very well during the 30 minute tonsil and adenoid surgery. They said his adenoids were extremely large. Here is a pics of him prior to surgery. So brave! He was not too happy after surgery.

07/24-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

07/25-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

07/26-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

07/27-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

07/28-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

07/29-xxxxx (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

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🌻

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slstover35 · July 23

54YO, 5’7.5 CW: 205 GW: 160

First timer in Round 303

Commitment this round: To remember to eat my goal calories and exercise. Goals this round:

make healthy choices every day
weigh every day
healthy snacks and get enough Protein

7/20: 205 7/21: 205 7/22: 205 7/23: 203 7/24: 7/25: 7/26: 7/27: 7/28: 7/29:

7/20 We celebrated my son's birthday with his high school friends and I had to get everything ready. We had fun but did have a bite of bday cookie. I had a good dinner but ate fries.

7/21 Today was I was feeling a little down. Coming off vacation and party planning I needed a day of nothing. I have some health issues and some tests are coming up so I took the time for scheduling of that and relaxing. I had bible study tonight. I did not exercise today. I have an early morning tomorrow for a health test and a dr appt. After that hope to get in gym time.

Hope I am doing this right. First time here.

7/22 I think I need to weigh myself in the morning not right after a rice meal. 😒 Today I had some dr appt. Everything showed up good. Thankful!. Then I came home and took a nap because I got up early and didn't sleep well. Then I took my dog with me to smoothie king and we did a little shopping. Came home to hubby having dinner. He is a keeper and then we took a long, sweaty humid walk. I came back and did some strength training.

7/23 Mahjong today. Excited to go and play.

slstover35 · July 23

@deepwoodslady Thank you! That is a good explanation.

the_reflex · July 24

Round 301 86.55 kg

Round 302 86.35

day 1 85.9 kg

day 2 85.6

day 3 85.5

day 4 86.2

day 5 86.9

Deviette · July 24

A little bit about me: I'm 33 years old, female, 160cm (5ft 2.5in) tall. I have a 2yo son who is so full of energy and keeps me eternally busy! I generally keep fit doing judo and walking my very mad spaniel. I have Crohn's disease and am pretty sure I'm currently flaring which mean I'm struggling with fatigue and nausea. I weigh wearing clothes so my actual weight fluctuates a lot, but I'm more concerned about trend.

SW: 81.2kg (May 27th) GW: 70kg UGW: 62kg
Previous Rounds (TW):
299: SW: 80.4kg EW: 80.4kg (+/-0kg)
300: SW: 80.4kg EW: 80.8kg (+0.4kg) (Travelling so estimated)
301: SW: 80.8kg EW: 81.3kg (+0.5kg) (Travelling so some is estimated)
302: SW: 81.3kg EW: 80.9kg (-0.4kg)
303: SW: 80.9kg EW: XXXkg (+/-Xkg)

Fell off the update wagon at the end of last round (I did keep daily weighing though), really struggling with my energy levels and definitely overdid it last week with a very stressful & busy week.

7/20 - 81.0
7/21 - 81.1 - Uuuuuuugh. Yesterday was not good. I felt rough (still not feeling great today), I just ran out of spoons around lunchtime and just struggled through the rest of the day. Ended up with a takeaway for dinner and then just ate an entire chocolate egg left over from Easter just because it was there and I was feeling sad and tired. It wasn't even that good tbh. I'm still feeling pretty rubbish today. I don't think I have that many spoons to play with today either.
7/22 - DNW - Oooops, as I walked into the office this morning I realised that I did not step on the scales. Was sure it would have been high though as I finally made it to a Judo session last night! It's the first time in ages I've been training and not coaching, exciting! I mean my fatigue was hitting me hard and I almost didn't go, but I got there and told myself that I'd just get on the mat and see how the session went. Aaaand my knee wasn't great as there was lots of twisty motions in the session, but I was sensible and didn't do anything that made me worried. Nausea hit about half way through the session (I thought I had got past going to Judo and feeling sick sigh) but I still made it and I still moved my body in fun ways. Did get a chance to test out my shoulder too, still weak, but I don't think it's stopping me from doing my movements anymore so going forward I think I can count it as only having one injury (and one chronic illness) to worry about. Eating was fine for the day.
7/23 - 80.2 - Okay, well that's pretty okay. Yesterday wasn't a great day food wise. Aside from being STARVING at around 11:15 (too early for lunch, but too late for breakfast), someone brought cake into the office, and then someone else brought more cake into the office. Aside from that it was okay. Still practicing my "if I'm not hungry at dinner I'll just not eat it all" thing, as I almost just mindlessly ate all of my dinner (specifically the rice) that I wasn't that fussed about eating, but I caught myself and left the bit I didn't actually want. And I'm sure that made up for all that cake right? However I'm feeling pleased today as I've actually looked at trendweight and it's telling me that I'm sticking to my 0.25kg per week loss target. It's slow, but considering I'm flaring and injured, I kept my target low so I'm happy with this.
7/24 -81.0 - Ugh, fluctuations I know, but I just want to be done with the 81s. I just got to keep reminding myself that the trend is still going down. Anyway yesterday was …. fine. Got more steps than normal but fatigue hit me hard in the afternoon. I was supposed to be working and honestly I did not get anywhere near as much as I wanted done. Actually went and had a micro nap at about 4ish. Eating was fine save for the coffee and cake I had to keep me going through the morning.
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Skyleen75 · July 24

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

Highest weight 242 lbs Lowest weight 142 lbs (2019) Re-start JGMTD Feb 2024 @ 204 lbs

Round 302 End Weight 178.2

7/20 DNW
7/21 183.2

7/22- DNW

7/23- DNW

7/24- 182.0 Surprised I’m still up so high but I’m also confident I will see better numbers by the end of the round.

DH finally went back to work yesterday and I’m happy to get back to normal. I’m glad he enjoyed his vacation but it was chaotic on my schedule to fit in my workouts and work while making time to spend boating, eating out and relaxing with him.
All of the extra food and drinks have also added up with less formal exercise.
I know it’s just a bunch of flimsy excuses. I alone am responsible for my decisions!

I’m just a hedonist at heart who wants a spicy margarita and to use bread to mop up all of the sauce left on the plate.

But I can’t do that every weekend!!!!

5am, I can do anything and I’m going to make this day the best possible!

iLive2Walk · July 24

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I started my journey in January 2023, and over the last two years have lost about 90 pounds, give or take a couple. I got to my goal weight in the last quarter of 2024, and now tackling the maintenance phase.

My Stats

Highest Weight 228
Goal Weight: 140 - The top of the Ideal weight category, doctor says that's good enough, but honestly I like to be a few pounds under for a buffer.

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4 | Dec 139.7 | Jan 139.2 | Feb 138.6 | Mar 138.6 | Apr: 139.4 | May: 139.5 | Jun 137.6

Starting Weight Round 302: 139.2

My Goals:

⚖️Stay under Normal BMI range (under 140)
🥗 Stay at/under TDEE
👣 14K+ Steps per Day, 120K Weekly
⏱️100+ Min intentional fitness daily 🫀Cardio, 🏋️‍♀️Strength,🧘‍♂️Stretch,🚴‍♀️Bike, 🛶Kayak, 🥊VR Box
🚶‍♂️45+Min walk daily
🪰Fly Lady 15+ Minutes of Cleaning Daily
📖 Read Daily
🧂Stay under 2300 mg sodium Daily

👣 🚶‍♂️🫀🏋️‍♀️🧘‍♀️🚲🛶🥊🥗⏱️🪰📖🧂

Weight Current Day, Goal Prior Day

🐝July 20: 139.4 16.3k 👣, 59 Min🚶‍♂️, 35 Min 🫀, 29 Min🥊, ⏱️, 🪰,📖, 🥗123 Over
🐝July 21: 138.4 24.1k 👣, 120 Min 🚶‍♂️, 48 Min 🫀, 20 Min 🧘‍♀️, ⏱️, 🪰,📖,🧂,🥗421 Under
🐝July 22: 138.0 18.6k 👣, 66 Min🚶‍♂️, 40 Min 🫀, 32 Min 🥊, ⏱️, 🪰,🧂,🥗369 Under
🐝July 23: 138.7 15.9k 👣, 70 Min🚶‍♂️, 31 Min 🏋️‍♀️, 28 Min 🥊, ⏱️, 🪰, 📖🧂,🥗573 Over
🐝July 23: 137.9 22.9k 👣, 113 Min🚶‍♂️, 30 Min 🫀, 34 Min 🥊, ⏱️, 🪰, 📖🧂,🥗267 Under

Quiet day yesterday. Greg was away most of the day, so had the house to myself, got all my chores and workouts done, and had time to spare. When Greg got home went for our normal walk.

GrandmaJackie · July 24

Goals

Only healthy nighttime snacks
Get at least 10,000 in 5x per week
Strength with kettlebell 4x per week
End this round under 150 pounds…

End 302 150.6
SW Rnd 303

7/20 150.4

7/21 151.4 I need to concentrate on low sodium food and healthy snacks after dinner, 😢😢

7/22 151.2

7/23 150.8

7/24 150.8 My weight is pouncing around unfortunately, 🥺. Lower sodium and carb intake, strength training and healthy snack after dinner…

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👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE 👍👍.

SModa61 · July 24

Just Give Me 10 Days – Round 303
July 20 - 29, 2025

63 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress loss if2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress gain)
SW MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6

GW Maintaining between 124 – 126 SW: 127.6 Since my weight is slowing coming back down, I’ve added back in history details INCLUDING my maintenance numbers. In January, it seemed silly including my goal was to maintain 124 – 126 when I was weighing 138. Those maintenance numbers are in sight now. Just need to get there.

SW: 129.6

7/20 – 130.0 What am I doing? Three days in a row. Today is the bridal shower. Fortunately today’s dress is a little forgiving. Thursday I head to the seamstress for MOG dress alterations. Gotta stop this!

7/21 – 127.4 Too good to me true, and does not make sense. I weighed more than once, and it came up the same. If I were in Mass I would get out my travel scale to verify. Just going to have to roll with it and see if it makes sense tomorrow as well.

Yesterday was a long day. Four and a half hours of driving. Shower was fine, and easy to not eat. Today, DH and I are going to drive up to Booth Bay Harbor for some re-con work. In two weeks, DD and fam are visiting and the DH, DSIL and DGS#1 are going to “boat camp” up in BBH while DD, DGS#2 and I hand out at the beach with her two and our two cats (condo is a 2 bedroom ;P )

7/22 – 127.8 Yesterday, was still not back to normal, regarding eating behavior. So still suspicious of this number. Tomorrow will be telling. I head back to MA tonight. If the scale matches tomorrow, then these numbers are legit.

7/23 – 129.2 Scale reality. Back in MA this morning. Some possibility this is high as we went to a matinee movie yesterday, followed by quickly cooked hot dogs and potato salad before packing up and driving home. But also strong possibility this is accurate, and my scale in ME needs new batteries. Regardless, disappointed in my recent actions/decisions. I know what I am doing and have allowed myself to go off track.

7/24 – 129.0 OK, we are going to assume this is where I am at. It does make the most sense at the moment.

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Zaxa2021 · July 24

36 years old. 5'3. SAHM to twin 3 year olds.

I've just been bouncing around 143-146ish without making any real progress for far too long and I'm getting frustrated with myself. It is time to get serious and lose a few pounds for good.

Mini goal: 140
Ultimate goal: 130

Rnd 301 Ending Weight: 144.2
Rnd 302 Ending Weight: 145.3

7/20: 144.2. A good walk, a 4 mile run on treadmill and food was within goal.

7/21: 144.2. A short walk, no run, but food was within goal. Overall, a pretty lazy Sunday.

7/22: DNW

7/23: 144.7. I'm having such a hard time breaking through this plateau! Long walk, 5 mile treadmill run, and food was good.

7/24: 143.6. My boys had physical/speech therapy first thing in the morning so we didn't have a chance to go for a walk before it got too hot. I also skipped out on the gym in the evening. I ended the day with very little movement. But food was good and within goals.

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Chapter_3 · July 24

JGMTD #303 #73

Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” ( #HSF ) identity/mindset #bestshapeofmylife #ENGAGED #agingyounger

Me: F66, 5’6” married, retired, MawMaw. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) a clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, fitness, habits and NSVs.

Highest: 172lbs 2010; Lowest 128lbs in 2014 - (🎢 128lbs -145lbs every 2-3 yrs since) Enter JGMTD Aug1 2023 @ 145lbs . My goal is to STOP the scale ⚖️ & emotional🎢 roller coasters.

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UGW BHAG: 128-130

Celebrating my 2-yr commitment to JGMTD during round 303. Giving myself six weeks to loose FIVE lbs. Name it and DO it!

RND 303 TARGETS: Nutrition/ Movement/ Mind&Soul

Nutrition 🏆 IF 18:6 & Track: Whole/Clean WOE: P:E over 1.25 (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) kcals 1150, 🥩Pg 125, Fg 50-60) 💦80oz

Movement: 👣 12k/day, 💓Z2 70 min (8x), 🚶‍♂️daily 45min+ ,🤸🏼mobility 20 min, 🏋️‍♀️20 min+ (5x), ⏱️300 jumps (7x), 🎾3x

Mind/Soul: 📖 daily devotional, research, reflect

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activities = actual day

daily = morning reflections

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EW Rnd 302 ⚖️134lbs

SW Rnd 303 ⚖️ 133.6lbs

7/20 ⚖️133.6 🏆 P:E 1.20, 👣 13.5k, 💓Z2 82min🚶‍♂️70min ,🤸🏼20 min, 🏋️‍♀️20 min ⏱️300 jumps 📖

7/21⚖️ 132.4 🏆 P:E 1.20, 👣 11.5k, 💓Z2 72min🚶‍♂️55min ,🤸🏼15 min, 🏋️‍♀️10 min ⏱️ 📖

7/22 ⚖️ 131.6 P:E 1.1, 👣 13.5k, 💓Z2 60min🚶‍♂️70min ,🤸🏼15 min, 🏋️‍♀️8 min 📖 🎾120 min

7/23 ⚖️ 131.8 Did nothing

7/24 DNW

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7/20 133.6 I remember writing several months ago that 132 is a danger zone. I allowed myself to surpass only because of the “scale” fiasco two rounds ago and now I am accepting that this is the weight I must accept as REAL and move on from here. Don’t know how long it will take to get to 128.x but that’s what I want. But most of all, I want my BF% to decline. Tomorrow, I will take measurements after researching what I can do from home (I don’t trust the RENFRO measurement to be accurate) and then, when I get to 131.x I’ll do another InBody (DXA) scan. Thus, my journey to reduce fat, that has been seriously neglected for the past year, will commence again. I will continue to focus on functional ST and traditional ST, mobility and flexibility in my morning time before I “start” my day — the 300 jumps are a good challenge for me - and will build in “skipping” in my structured walk as well as box jumps. It’s so easy to forget my WHY each day - my attention span and commitment to my health goals (#agingyounger) for my grandchildren seems to be forgotten often… this must be in the forefront of my mind each day to remain committed. It’s back to placing reminders all around my house because my habits are simply not engrained YET.I jotted some notes that others may benefit from - this is a long post. However, moving forward this round I’ll keep it brief (unless of course I have an epiphany. While I recorded my nutrition goals for this round, I may do a 72 hour fast beginning either Monday or Tuesday at 6PM. This is to reset my system - no for weight-loss. I know that a 72-hr fast takes preparation time so I may need to push back to Wed. I know when I’ll be ready.

Good luck to all this round!

7/21 ⚖️ 132.4

Yesterday was lovely. Completed a 3.5mi hilly trail @Bogue Chitto State Park - a little over an hour and a change of pace / scenery. There were few hikers @7 :30AM on a Sunday, but those that were inspired me… taking care of health surrounded by nature. After watching the final round of “The Open” when we returned, completed 👣 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️ ⏱️before dinner. Upping from 👣 10k to 👣 12k daily is a noticeable increase for me - for an otherwise uneventful day. Decided to go for ZERO carbs yesterday, and will follow that challenge while deciding if I’ll begin a fast tonight @6PM or Tuesday night .

Nutrition: Had to fight the hunger pains after 6PM. Did not give in. Hot tea and self-discipline to the rescue.

NSV: Self-imposed boundaries! Tonight is another City Planning & Zoning meeting. Our challenge against the Hospital is still in progress - and will be for the foreseeable future. What is different? I’m not losing sleep over it and my perspective has changed to allow me to prioritize mind+body+soul.

7/22 ⚖️ 131.6 Yesterday didn’t go as planned. Walked early, ran into too many neighbors, took a two hr nap at 10:30. Crammed all afternoon for the meeting. PZ voted us down again. We will appeal again. It’s called delay, delay, delay. Thankful that I got just under 👣 12k… Today is tennis. Plan on sauna after and push myself to 🏋️‍♀️. Rain starting late today through the week — will need to plan ahead. The ⚖️??? I didn’t eat dinner last night so last meal was around 2PM. I’ve been thinking my weight has been high the past month due to dairy … and I also thought I would have lost 2lbs in the past two rounds but did not… so go figure. Keep honest to my routine and the body will eventually respond. I forgot to take measurements yesterday for BF% cuzz of meeting but will do that tomorrow. I want to focus while measuring but need to get going for walk/warmup/TENNIS! BTW: putting off the fast to begin until at least this eve at 6PM. Want another day or two of absolute IF 18/6 with ZERO carbs. So far two perfect days.

7/23 ⚖️ 131.8 Rained pushed back to late today - perhaps. Heat index to 110 around noon yesterday and will be same today. While I was pumped for not letting the meeting results impact my “routine” so much, I had a great day yesterday but last night I slept like crap or didn’t sleep at all. So, my day will be filled with struggles and decision making as I now know how little sleep ruins me, so I must use a few tools to combat that — lets see. Could be a day of rest - maybe not. I definitely won’t set up “must do this or that” cuzz there is no reason to set myself up for failure. I will walk and ST and jump. Don’t know when or for how long but will get something done. P:E = 1:1 yesterday. Ate some high protein yogurt and berries at 7:30PM — carbs added to the equation so I had a 1:1 ratio. No bad considering. Kcals under 1200 but macros not optimal. Mindset still not quite ready for 72hr fast. May change by this eve. I’ll know when I’m ready. Three days of perfect IF 18/6 but last night the yogurt was at 7:30PM - which means I’ll need to hold off until 1:30 today… its mindset. Let’s put on #HSF identity no matter how I feel and see how much self-discipline is available in the well. Oh, I love a challenge! #HSF Remember my WHY.

7/24 Two days bad sleep. My rule of thumb is to not weigh on “little sleep” days so I exercised that right. No reason to add to emotional stress. Even one pound would throw me off today. There’s no rationality in sight currently. Yesterday was BAD. Not food-wise, but I took the day off and laid on the couch all day while on the phone getting more and more furious over the hospital project. The rumination has crept in and it’s not healthy for me. Tossed all night. Will strive for a better day. It’s sad that I thought I had recognized the “trigger” and was prepared but couldn’t deploy the tools to get passed it. This morning I ordered a “weighted” vest so maybe that will kick be into a better gear. Putting on my #HSF identity and will attempt good choices today. NSV: going to food is not an issue — its getting in movement! At least I'm aware of this emotional roller-coaster and my goal is to be even. It impacts ALL my choices. I hope all of you will experience a fearless day!

dvmmcw7442 · July 24

7/20 DNW Travelling

7/21 166.6

7/22 164.6

7/23 163.4 Back to where I was last week before eating and drinking too much on the weekend.

7/24 162.4

dvmmcw7442 · July 24

@Skyleen75 HA! Margaritas and mopping up sauce with bread are 2 of my favourite things! But man do they knock me up on the scale.

ashleycarole86 · July 24

Joining late and catching up! Nice to see old friends. I have hit my rock bottom weight wise yet again, same as early 2021.. and I need to get back to this.. what helped me lose all the weight in the first place!

SW Rnd 303 297.6

7/20 - DNW

7/21 - 299.1 resumed food tracking today - I have never seen a 3 to start my weight and I don't ever want to

7/22 - 297.1 tracked everything

7/23 - 295.6 got my three day streak for tracking, first time in years..

7/24 - 295.1 shedding water and vacation week from the week prior, having said that if I hadn't resumed tracking I'm confident I'd still be gaining

Round results so far: down 2.5

CamandJarvis · July 24

~~7/21~~ - 169.1

~~7/22~~ - 167.3

~~7/23~~ - 166.4

~~7/24~~ - 164.9 - This was rather surprising. I did feel and look rather lean compared to days past. The scale flashed low 165 a few times but finally settled here. I'm not going to complain! I was over on calories but within my macro goals yesterday - it was the meal LittleBro chose so I did my best to work around it. Today's meals are all planned out and within all goals. No gym this morning, I had a rough night with my back sprain. When I finally found a comfortable position for my back, my arms went numb!I was exhausted and today was supposed to be legs which I didn't think I could manage with the pain so I decided sleep was the best option. Plus sleep = healing! I'm going to try to do more mobility today since it really seemed to help yesterday and count that as an at home workout instead. Movement is movement and listening to your body is best!

quiltingjaine · July 24

Female 5’1” Age 75 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👍👍

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SW Rnd 303 134.0

7/20 134.0 OMAD yesterday was Chapala’s chili rellenos omelet. I ate about 2/3 and 1/2 of the beans and rice as well as chips. And finished it for breakfast late this morning.

7/21 132.5 I got up late this morning and was reading messages and had to go to water fitness so I forgot to post. So here I am better late than never!

7/22 133.5 Probably due to higher salt

7/23 132.5 Got a new phone yesterday but my contacts were really gone, gone. Trying to get back to Keto the way I know works. I tracked my intake for the first time in months?!? (I checked, my last tracking effort was May 31)

7/24 132.5 Lunch out today. Getting the same thing I had on 7/19 & 7/20. I plan to eat 1/2 today and 1/2 tomorrow.

jspecies11 · July 24

@Chapter_3

I can feel your frustration all the way up here in the north. Sending empathy.
Try to focus on what is in your control, my friend - your thoughts and actions. May you find some internal peace.

jspecies11 · July 24

SW: 129.6#

Daily goals:
Log daily ✅
ST 5x/wk 🏋️
Walk daily 10K 👣
Follow nutrition plan🥕

Showing today’s weight and yesterday’s efforts.

7/20 130.2# ✅👣🥕

7/21 130.4# ✅🏋️👣

7/22 131.2# ✅👣🥕

7/23 130.2# ✅🏋️👣🥕

7/24 130.2# ✅👣 I spent a good portion of the day on the road, still managed the 10K 👣 if not the 🏋️. calories were over

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musicsax · July 24

🎷 67 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 303 (my 233rd).

Goals for every round;

First and foremost, no feeding frenzies – I am not a shark or even a piranha!
to weigh less at the end of the round than the start
be happy because I feel that I have made the round count at the end

I need to remain consistent - it does work! I aim to lose a pound this round. 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 135. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.

Updated 20.08.24 – I met up with youngest DB, first time after his DP passed away at the way too early age of 46. DB lives a long way from us, we see him very infrequently & is very introvert, so not a sharer of info 😞. However, he finally opened up to me, it seems that his DPs bad health leading to heart failure followed by kidney, liver failure & then a massive stroke, was originally caused by heavy drinking. By the time he realised he was abusing his body and went teetotal, the damage was too late to reverse. He was on the list for a heart transplant, but his other organs gave up before one became available.This has made me think about how I am abusing my body when I have binges with way too much sugar, fat & salt. I know I am a food addict. I'm going to try to think about this when I am tempted to overindulge, I need to start respecting my body more and think about whether I want to be in the best health I can be. My body has served me so well for 67 years, it deserves to be given the best chance to keep serving me well & I've been really lucky that life has not dealt me a raw health deal, so I must not jeopardize that luck.

I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life."Health is wealth".

7/19 141.6 – 8.86 miles walked (again!) Failed to achieve goal of 141, but nevertheless, a loss of 2.6 pounds from the inflated number at the end of the last round. After I posted yesterday, I remembered that we had a dinner date with BIL & his partner at a local Indian restaurant, it was too late to edit my post. I was pleased that I ate very lightly all day & then chose very sensibly, walked to & from the restaurant and left half my boiled rice. I came away feeling satisfied, but not stuffed or uncomfortable, an NSV for me. I also feel that helped me to maintain yesterday’s number.

EW Rnd 302 141.6

SW Rnd 303 141.6

7/20 141.6 (trend 141.9) 8.31 miles walked. Goal for this round is 140.

7/21 141.6 (trend 141.8) no structured walking, heavy rain all day. We spent the day with grown up DD, DS & all our little DGC.

7/22 141.6 (trend 141.8) 7.66 miles walked.

7/23 143 (trend 142) 9.39 miles walked.

7/24 141.6 (trend 141.9) 8.19 miles walked.

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7/29 Goal 140

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

Chapter_3 · July 24

MACROS?

Someone asked about "macros" How do you know if you" hit them?

I am an MFP premium member. I don't know if "non-premium" members have this tool available.

When I track my food, calories, macros and nutrients are included in tracking. I have set macros goals in MFP and track them each day. If non-premium members don't have this feature and you don't want to subscribe to premium, there are a plethera of FREE apps that track macros. Hope this helps!

deepwoodslady · July 24

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48699025#Comment_48699025

@sistover35 Once you have set your macros up, you need to log your food daily in your diary. The chart given will then show if you are hitting your desired macros. If you are short on something (like protein) it will help you choose foods that work. Pre-logging your food ahead of time usually helps you to stick to your goals. If anything changes, you can go back and change your log.

deepwoodslady · July 24