JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | ROUND 5

Back to where I started! Considering that I definitely went overboard during the holiday weekend, I'm not upset about this at all. And I hit the gym nearly every day for strength training and/or cardio during the last ten days, which is a big improvement for me. I'm ready for the next round!

05/23 – 173.5
05/24 – 174.0
05/25 – 174.0
05/26 – 174.0
05/27 – 176.0
05/28 – 174.0
05/29 – ???
05/30 – ???
05/31 – 174.5
06/01 – 173.5

I'm in!
My perfect weight is 58kg, though I can't bring myself to loose those extra 2kg I have, because whenever I loose 1kg I get comfortable and start to eat and then I gain like 1.5kg. I want to keep a track of what I eat/do that make me loose weight and embrace it so I won't have to worry about future fluctuations.
I think it's better to take this task 10days at a time
My starting weight is 60.1kg
Let's start the countdown (hopefully)
05/29 60.1kg
05/30 60.2kg i've been good today, so hopefully it will be better tomorrow #fingerscrossed
05/31 59.7kg
06/01 59.8kg I ended this challenge below my starting weight so that's encouraging I hope I will keep this pace and in the next round I'll be down to 59kg ♥️

This challenge shows the reality of a weight loss journey. Nobody loses weight without set backs and I hope lots of people find this challenge encouraging. When I first signed into MFP I was so discouraged by my Yo-yo dieting I wanted to give up. The reality is I am not going to stop eating chocolate, bread, pizza, ice cream and the foods I love. That is not what makes me fat. What makes me fat is a lack of self -control. There I admitted it.
Should I celebrate being down 21# since May 20, 2016(266.6), or cry because I am up 20# since January 17,2017 (226.0) or celebrate the the 1.6# loss this week?. I think I will celebrate the 2# loss and put the past in the past and move on. I am determined to use this forum to keep me accountable. Seeing it posted online should help. My goal is to stabilize my eating habits so I stop the Yo-yoing. I will celebrate the victories, and hope to just keep that scale going down if its 2# a month or 1.6# a week.
I'm going to get back on track.
Day Weight Comments
05/22- 247.0
05/23 246.6
05/24 245.8 Just started back after gaining and losing for many years. I really think this is going to help me. I haven’t used the community boards much. Is there a way to edit past posts instead of a new post every day?
05/25 No weight. On a short vacation so I didn’t get to post yesterday or weigh in this morning. No scale. I only weigh first thing in the morning because my weight seems to go up and down during the day.
05/26 245.4 My WOE is -1800 calories eating what I want. I will be lowering calorie count as I lose pounds. I want to do 1800 for at least three weeks. I have been told it takes three weeks to change a habit. I have tried most of the current diets and need to find what works for me. Thanks for listening.
05/27 245.0
05/28 28 Away from home- no scale. Stayed on calorie goal Saturday & Sunday. Will weigh in tomorrow.
05/29 245.4 I stayed on goal but ate a lot of salt. Not discouraged. I know staying on calorie goal is what is important. Practicing self-control. Thanks for challenging me.
05/30 247.6 Don’t know why. Stayed on / actually way under calorie allotment. Maybe salt. Ate pretzels and Spam yesterday. Going to watch that salt today. See ya tomorrow.
05/31 248.0 I have been staying under my calorie goal, (1800) I record every bite of food. I believe the problem may be water . I have been dealing with an infection and to much salt. We’ll see. Going to stick with 1800 for 21 days till June 11, 2017
06/01 246.6 My infection is clearing up. I cut back on the salty foods. Good to see the scale down. Started at 247.00 finished at 246.6. .4 # lost Happy to see any loss this week. Looking forward to the next 10 day challenge.

I can't believe it!! Last day and I forgot to weigh in. Grrrrrr.

Got to the gym but out of town for work this evening so not the best food choices. I haven't even logged today it's been that hectic. Oh dear.

Congratulations to everyone for their losses this round! Looking forward to see ing you all in the next one

05/23- 65.3kg
05/24- 65.0kg
05/25- 64.8kg
05/26- 64.6kg
05/27- 64.0kg (scales at my partner's house which are always very complimentary)
05/28- 65.2kg
05/29- 65.4kg (sigh)
05/30- 65.1kg
05/31- 64.8kg
06/01- ??

5/30- 174.2
5/31 -173.4
6/1- 173.0
6/2....

Looking forward to the next round!!!

Challenge start weight 52.7kg
Challenge goal weigh 51.5kg
Challenge end weight 50.8kg
Really happy!

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | ROUND 6
Weighing every day and recording my weight helps me to stay encouraged when the scale doesn't go down. When I stop weighing myself I let self-control slip. My goal is to lose the weight but also learn to eat in a way that I naturally maintain my goal weight. No more Yo-Yo weight. In the last 7 years I have probably lost close to 200#.
I keep reminding myself: that extra serving of food that tastes so good for about 30 seconds stays with me for a long time.
Nothing tastes as good as thin feels.
Aug 21, 2010 286.0
May 20, 2016 266.6
Jan 17, 2017 226.0
May 22, 2017 247.0
My way Round 2- My 21 Day Challenge: Less than 1800 Calories a Day May 22-June 2-11
My long term weight goal: Steady Weight loss with no significant gains.

Day Weight Comments
06/02 245.4 Still fighting an infection, but getting better. 1.6 pounds in 10 days is almost 60# a year.
06/03 244.4
06/04
06/05
06/06
06/07
06/08
06/09
06/10
06/11

I'm a newcomer and late to the party. I hope no one minds.

I weigh myself daily and take measurements and progress photos once a month. My primary goal isn't weight loss but it's all data to me and cold hard numbers reduce the scope for self-deception.

I find the best proxy for the changes I want to achieve is waist circumference. Started: 110, Goal: 82, Current (01/05): 100, Goal this period: 98.

This is not a typical pattern for me. I was in the final stages of preparing for a 25 Km mountain bike race. This is the MTB equivalent of a fun run, but I'd been working for it since the beginning of the year and wanted to do as well as could.

I ramped up my carbs a bit in the lead up to the event because I have had problems with bonking on longer rides.

Note: all measurements are in Kg and cm and dates are in the Ozzie format.


Day Weight Comments

23/05 - 88.5
Fat 52%, protien, 18%, carbs 30%.
24/05 - 87.8
Fat 53%, protien, 27%, carbs 20%.
25/05 - 87.8
Fat 32%, protien, 27%, carbs 41%.
26/05 - 88.2
Fat 15%, protien, 25%, carbs 54%.
Social eating day. Lunch and beer at a restaurant with colleagues.
NSV - Skipped Friday night drinks so that I would be in good shape to ride the next day.
27/05 - 88.3
Fat 30%, protein, 21%, carbs 49%.
Foodwise today it's all about fueling and recovery.
NSV - completed 25Km mountain bike race. Finished third last, but it was a 20 minute PB for me.
I experienced severe cramping in last 3 Km's.
I suspect salt deficiency - something to watch for next time.
28/05 - 88.2
Fat 39%, protein, 18%, carbs 43%.
Light recovery ride and letting my appetite guide what I eat and how much.
NSV - I feel awesome.
29/05 - 88.5
Fat 56%, protein, 18%, carbs 26%.
Take away pizza and wine for dinner.
30/05 - 88.0
Fat 26%, protein, 25%, carbs 49%.
31/05 - 87.7
Food diary incomplete - group feast for State of Origin (our equivalent to Superbowl).
NSV - 10km mountain bike ride with my son. It was a good workout but showed me how much I still need to do on fitness.
01/05 - 88.6

Final waist measure - 98.5 (down 1.5cm since beginning of month)
Waist change 10 day period - +100g

I'm happy with this 10 days. I don't believe the scale measurements alone tell the full story.

I just realized everyone else moved to JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | ROUND 6. I'm just posting to keep myself honest, I'm staying here though they may close this thread.

Day Weight Comments
06/02 245.4 Still fighting an infection, but getting better. 1.6 pounds in 10 days is almost 60# a year.
06/03 244.4
06/04 No weigh-in: Not at home on Sunday mornings so I can’t weigh in.
06/05 246 4
06/06 246.0 Went a little over calorie goal (1900) on Mon. was highest. I have been way more active. Sunday after church repaired bikes for about 4 hours. 1000 + bikes donated to our community most in need of quick repairs.
06/07 247.2 stayed under goal exercised, still fightinginfection, sunburn and allergic reaction.Pants getting loose.
06/08 246.6
06/09
06/10
06/11