Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 305

SModa61

Just Give Me 10 Days – Round 305
August 9 - 18, 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: 129.0

8/9 – 128.4 so, goal for the round is simple. 10 days just tracking correctly, NO MATTER WHAT! Yesterday was good, I even got in an evening walk. Just 2.5 miles, but it is something. 

8/10 – 128.2 Tracking was good. Under my target. Got a short dumbbell arm session in before I had to field a phone call. Pre-tracked a couple days ahead. I had forgotten how helpful that is. This morning when I got up, I knew what I was eating and when, and even know what I need to purchase for my groceries the next few days. Let’s see how this pays off!

8/11 – 127.8 Pre-tracking made the day fairly easy. I did have a mid-day adjustment, but again, being able to see the whole day with impact of the change made it straight forward to adjust. I will say, I had “binge” urges in the evening, so that is still happening, but between my round 305 commitment and more petite dill pickles, I go through. Now, to look up what I tracked for this morning’s breakfast. I recall it is something higher.

On another note, I got a little awakening yesterday. I am trying to figure out what I am going to wear to the rehearsal dinner in september. Not finding anything I want….yet. So yesterday, I decided to try on one of my 10-or-so year old "classics". Would be a good color and I have always loved it (own it in two colors). My weight is lower than when I likely purchased, based off my history. So should be good, right? It was VERY borderline. I think this is telling me how truly the scale is just a piece of the puzzle. Pretty sure I was regularly going to the gym, those 10 years ago.

8/12 – 128.0 Slightly up for no caloric reason. My weight goal for this round is to end with a 127.X as my number. Yesterday, calories were fully tracked and purportedly on target. No exercise, and no luck on dresses. I do have something coming in in the mail. I won’t end up naked, but was hoping to like what I wear.

8/13 – 127.2 Again, calories spot in. No exercise, which still needs to be corrected. It does appear that returning to my target of 1550 kcal is appropriate. Next few days are going to be a little loopy, so I need to try and hold on. Heading back to maine tonight (packing, cleaning, visit mom, groceries, load car, drive, unload car). Tomorrow, out to eat at new restaurant. Friday, after dinner drive home alone (need to make sure DH and cats are squared away before leaving). Saturday, babysitting CGS#2 for 12 hours alone…..who knows what I may eat that day. Sunday, early drive back to Maine, then Tuesday evening return to MA. All good stuff, but distracting, which I don’t handle well.

Have run out of pre-tracked days. Gotta go fill in Thursday and Friday, and parts of Sun, Mon and Tues. Need to organize for toddler day!

8/14 – 127.4 Still stable. Followed my pre-tracking and day went well. Today, I set aside calories for the restaurant, and I have strong ideas of what I will have, but it is one of those restaurants whose menus can change daily. Did not pre-track my day as I think I am going to have to take it bit by bit as I try and stave off hunger, in order to save a higher portion of calories for the evening as my standard 500 calories for dinner will not go far. But I do plan to NOT order from the entrée section which still allows me lots of fun!

8/15 – 127.0 Wow! Even though I made good efforts, I figured that day after a restaurant would be an up, even if temporary. I did my standard double small plate/appetizer dining, a “tarantula” cocktail, and split the chocolate cake. Figured out how to keep my calories low during the day. Purposely ran errands and got myself out of the house so lunch was delayed until early afternoon. It apparently worked. I have today pre-tracked, and a plan for tomorrow pre-tracked, but will adjust it as the day evolves.

8/16 -
8/17 -
8/18 -

_JeffreyD_

Male: 68
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Daily Goals (4) for this round:
-Log Food. ✏️
-No Ultra Processed Food (UPF). ☣️
-Meet CI/CO target, net 1500. 🎯
-Exercise minimum 20 minutes. More if possible.💓

Round 305 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading first thing today before getting dressed. / Goals met ✏️☣️🎯💓/ Comment

8/8/25 : 223.6 SW the day before.

Spoiler Warning

8/9: 223.6
✏️
I am already off to a dubious start with my goals. To be fair I picked up the gauntlet thrown down by @chapter _3 just this morning in Round 304. 😊

With the help of the internet, I now begin the tedious parsing and negotiating in my head about what qualifies as “ultrahigh processed.” For example I read that distilled spirits are off limits, but some wine and beer are not. I can easily avoid both for ten days. Anything in a package is suspect. Some food is processed, but the label looks very simple, i.e. no unpronounceable ingredients. I need to squash wishful thinking. I have asked DW to remove the candy dish from the main path through our house, but I want to take personal responsibility for my actions.

8/10: 223.0
✏️☣️🎯💓
A good day… goals altered my behavior for the better. I discovered that the internet has a lot lot lot to say about ultra processed food (UPF). I also discovered that my diet is loaded with it. (For example a simple, but mass produced hamburger bun is UPF. Artisanal bread is not UPF.) I want to train my body not to crave it.

https://educhange.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/NOVA-Food-Classification-EduChange.pdf

Rode 20+ miles yesterday. It was hot, but I replenished with LMNT in a liter of water along the way. Wondering if the additional salt helped me retain a bit of water weight.

8/11: 221.8
✏️☣️🎯+💓/2

8/12: 220.8
✏️☣️🎯💓
I got totally distracted and forgot to post 8/11, so there it is. I think it was because I was up to my ankles in trip planning. (up to my ankles may not seem deep but I was “head down.”)

I took a 3 mile walk yesterday in miserable heat and humidity. I had to get some movement done.

Staying true to UPF goal is rough for me. One thing that helped is some pre-planning my DW has done. She has stocked three storage containers in the fridge with watermelon, grapes and baby carrots. They are an easy reach when I find myself standing in front of the open fridge without even knowing how I got there.

8/13: 221.6
✏️💓
I fell off the UPF wagon yesterday. I had a hotdog bun at lunch and attended an ice cream social at dad’s nursing home last night. I skipped supper so the calories weren’t horrific, but enough to miss the target by a bit. I don’t consider the bratwurst at lunch to be UPF since it is made (by my son😊) at the local meat market. I need to be a good boy today.

Yesterday was DGS first day of Third Grade. Thus ends our summer of watching him while his parents work. (we love him to pieces but we are looking forward to some “me time” and some “we time”.) I am thrilled that he likes school and makes friends easily.

8/14: 221.0
✏️☣️🎯💓
My exercise calories exceeded my food budget. I ate some of them back.

8/15: 221.8
✏️
Yesterday was a long road trip to get DW’s vocal cord situation looked at by a very good doctor. Good news; she has a diagnosis and a treatment plan! (too much detail to go into)

Bad news; we had lunch out with her cousin at an awesome pizza joint. Took me over calories and UPF goals. I am still inspired though.

8/16
8/17
8/18

_JeffreyD_

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48725177#Comment_48725177

@Chapter_3 count me in!

SModa61

For those who enjoy seeing different menus. Restaurant was not inexpensive, but was actually worth it, unlike the last one we tried. I started with the tarantula cocktail. Fun flavors but VERY small, which, in a way, works well for me as I have a low tolerance. I ordered the cucumber salad and DH ordered the panzanella. We shared both (so equivalent of one appetizer). I then had the tuna tartare. Was innovative and delicious (appetizer #2). We finished with the chocolate cake. Was quite full at the end, which concerned me, but I figured it has to be ok as my decisions were good. By the time I sent to sleep, I was hungry, so I hoped that was a good sign.

Zaxa2021

5'3, 36 yo, SAHM to 3 year old twins.

Mini goal: 140
Ultimate goal: 130

Rnd 301 Ending Weight: 144.2
Rnd 302 Ending Weight: 145.3
Rnd 303 Ending Weight: 143.3
Rnd 304 Ending Weight: 144.3

8/9: 144.4. I need to get my head in the game. I'm not making any progress. I need to start tracking again and get back to the gym.

8/10: 142.4. I've been exhausted lately. The kind that's not from a lack of sleep. I'm starting to wonder if there is something wrong with me. I might need to find time to get to the doctor, but it's really hard with having young kids. I haven't had the energy to really work out in a while. Food choices could be better but it takes more energy to plan and prepare healthier options. I'm just struggling right now.

8/11: 144.1.

8/12: 141.5

8/13: 140.9: Honestly, I just haven't had much of an appetite lately. I have an appointment with my psychiatrist today. I'm hoping she'll change my meds. I'm still going on walks in the morning, but haven't been running. I really need to start running again if I want to be ready for the half marathon in October.

8/14: 140.5. I finally dragged myself back to the gym for a 3 mile treadmill run. Eating still isn't great. My psychiatrist added another medication so I'm hoping I'll notice a difference quickly.

8/15: 140.5. I ate a little better yesterday and did a 4 mile treadmill run.

8/16

8/17

8/18

AR10at50

F, 60, SW-187, Sept.’14
UGW- 129
RGW:134

Thank you @musicsax !!!!!🌸💚🌸

8/9-RTW-Went to a birthday party at the local bar last night and had some appetizers that are not included in my normal way of eating. Also had a piece of the cake I brought. Off to a bridal shower today with more of the “out of the ordinary food.”
8/11-137-After the birthday party at the bar Friday, then a bridal shower at a bistro Saturday with great food, I think I can be back to where I started by tomorrow morning.Still getting the park across the road ready for the fundraiser this weekend.
8/12-DNW-Dinner out with MIL so I got a steak salad but did eat just a bit of the garlic bread they placed one foot in front of my nose. Back to the park today.
8/13-137-Cooked fish last night and ate all I wanted. The park is coming together for the fundraiser. Waiting for the plant smashing irrigation to be cut off after today and I’ll be able to add the rest of the color.

8/15-137-Good, salty popcorn for a snack yesterday. Taco truck at the park for the workers tonight. We are experiencing unusually “cooler” weather right now, which is great for the outdoor event.