JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS| Round 8

6/22
6/23-203.0. I know at this point it is water weight. But I will take it
6/24 202.6
6/25 204.4. Had Chinese and pizza last night. Sodium water retention weight gain
6/26 204.6

6/27 202.4 Water retention from pizza and Chinese gone. Yea !!!! Oh and I have happy scale as well. I like it easy to use

6/28. 202.6
6/29. 201.4
6/30 200.6
7/01

GW for this round - 168
Final GW - 140

Coming in from Round 7 at 170 lbs

6/22 - 169.6 - did really well yesterday, 40 min on elliptical and food intake was on point. Expected to see a bigger loss, but I'll take it!

6/23 - 169.6 - No exercise today and pretty sedentary due to work but came in under calories.

6/24 - 168.8 - Stayed close to calories despite a friend's wedding. No "exercise" but ran my tail off getting every thing ready so all in all, I'll call that a win.

6/25 -170 - Darned scale...no exercise but nutritionally on point.

6/26 - 169.4 - Stayed under calories and did 41 minutes on elliptical. I'm trying to increase my time by 1 minute every time I do it...but can't seem to make time to do it more than 3 or 4 times a week. I'm going to lock my office door and try doing some body weight resistance exercises like plank and pushups in my office to see if that helps.

6/27 - 169.8 Went over calories slightly and no cardio yesterday. I did do my first plank in probably a year for 20 seconds and managed to squeeze out 10 pushups from my knees. Wow. I had no idea my upper body was so weak. Minimally sore but not so much I can't try again today. Already did the elliptical for 42 minutes this morning and will do my plank and pushups again when I get to work.

6/28 - 170.6 - Grrrrr wrong direction...TOM must be coming. I'm at or under calories consistently and exercising more and more.

6/29 - 169.8 - Stayed under calories and hit the elliptical for 40 minutes. I really felt crummy toward the end of that. I think I didn't have enough fuel...but later in the day I squeezed out another 10 pushups.

6/30 - 170.2 - Well that sucks...I am doing everything right. The lbs seem to be gorilla glued on.

7/1 -

SW: 202.2lbs
CW:199.4 (6/21)
R8 GW: 196lbs

6/22: 199.0 still trending down I have a hectic day ahead and wont be able to workout so I'll make this my rest day instead of Sunday.

6/23: 200.6 yeah....not only did I not workout yesterday, I was out travelling, scared to drinking too much water, and I ate this ziti pizza slice that made me feel so heavy. I also got home at around 1am which also made me groggy this morning. Not really happy with my choices right now.

6/24: 199

6/25: 197!! Out of the house all day yesterday walking the city. Woke up and had to weigh myself again I was so surprised. This week hasn't been great for my workout schedule but I was able to fill my off days with lots of activity.

6/26 Wasn't home. No weigh-in

6/27: 197.6 Up from Sunday, but I have really been slacking on working out for these last few days Getting back on the grind today.

6/28: 197.4 going back down. Did Insanity Fit Test yesterday and saw some good improvements, went up five reps for some of the exercises

6/29: 198.4 A whole pound over night. Not happy about that, but I worked out yesterday evening and just took a walk for lunch. Trying to make a push for these last few days, especially since I'll be traveling on Sunday and unable to workout at all.

6/30: 197.6 At least I'm back on 97. I had did Insanity and took a walk yesterday. One more day. We can do this!

7/01

SW on 6/21 141.4
GW for 7/1 138

Day Weight Comments

6/22 140.8 I was pleased with this – officially 5lbs down since I started weighing myself daily on 6/12. I took 2 half-hour walks yesterday and was below my calorie count for the day

6/23 140.2 Did a 45 minute bootcamp class last night that kicked my butt! Came in well under my calories for the day, happy to see a loss

6/24 140.2 No change in the scale, I didn’t get in any exercise yesterday so that may explain it

6/25 139.4 Reached my first mini goal, to be at my pre-pregnancy weight! Had a good day yesterday – resisted pizza and brownies at a family get together

6/26 140 A little surprised I’m up today, I had a good day yesterday... less water intake, maybe that affected it. Oh well, it’s a new week!

6/27 140.4 Not happy, the scale is going the wrong way.. and after a good day!

6/28 140 Pleased with seeing a loss today, I think my sodium intake has been too high this week, which is causing me to gain/stall out compared to the previous weeks

6/29 139.4 Yes! Back down to my lowest so far during this weight loss journey.. just in time for the weekend to screw things up! I have a wedding this weekend + it’s a long holiday weekend, it’s going to be a tough one!

6/30 139.2 A small loss, but a loss! Sooo close to my goal for these 10 days, let’s see what tomorrow brings. I was under my calories yesterday, even with enjoying a piece of pizza.. didn’t get in as much exercise as I would have liked, but that’s ok

7/01

I'm gonna try this, again. I gained weight for my 1st Round which was Round 7.
I still believe that I can do this, though. I am going to see what I can do this Round 8 -- my 2nd Round.

I must be honest... I expect it to be higher on the first day of Round 8 (my 2nd round). But, after that... I'm hoping to be down by the end of the 10 days.

Final Goal weight: maybe 98 lbs -- not really sure (sm. boned & petite)
4'11", female, 55 years old
So, my 1st Round (R7) Start Weight: 156.4 lbs. End Weight 159.6 lbs.

2nd Round (R8): Begin Weight: 160.2 2nd Round (R8) Goal Weight: 159.2

6/22 160.2
6/23 158.2 Wow, it really helps to follow my meal plan... duh. I've already surpassed my goal for this round, but let's see if I can stick it or get down below it.
6/24 156.8 I was pleasantly surprised as I did have a package of M & M peanuts & a sm. pkg of honey roasted peanuts. I hope that I can stick at this or get lower.
6/25 156.8 I stayed under in calories, yesterday, and am happy with being the same weight. I just don't want to go up (at this point).
6/26 156.8 I either stayed right at 1200 calories or was below, yesterday. I mean, I stuck with my meal plan (which was less than 1200 calories), but had a few bites of my husband's baked potato that had chili on it..... I'm still happy with this weight, if I can at least keep it until the end of this 10 days. (I will have surpassed my goal for this 10 day's challenge).
6/27 157.6 I'm still ok with this. I had to eat 2 of my meals very late last night. Didn't eat anything all day until after 6pm & then it was just a banana & an apple. A tough, stressful day. Then, a class... so, didn't eat more until after 11:30 at night.
6/28 156.6 Stayed under in calories, yesterday, again. I am pleased with this weight for this challenge.
6/29 156.6 Exactly the same as yesterday.
6/30 156.0 I am so happy about this, but hope that I can stick with it throughout the holiday weekend. I will tell y'all that because of this challenge...I resisted a Hostess Cupcake!!! That was hard!
7/01 No access to scale.

I surpassed my goal for this challenge round! I am so thrilled! (but nervous about the holiday weekend...)

Best wishes to all!
Linda (Elbee1)

I'm in.

06/20 - 146.6
06/22 - 146.6

Day Weight Comments

6/22 - 144.8 at 5:00 a.m.
6/23 - 145.0 at 6:00 a.m.
6/24 - 145.0 at 5:00 a.m.
6/25 - 144.2 at 5:00 a.m.
6/26 - 144.0 at 5:00 a.m.
6/27 - 143.0 at 7:00 a.m.
6/28 - 143.6 at 6:00 a.m.
6/29 - 144.4 at 5:00 a.m.
6/30 - 143.4 at 6:00 a.m.
7/0

6/22: 169.8 - had a great work out last night, but it left me half dead today. haha.
6/23: 170.0 - way over my sodium yesterday.
6/24: 167.8! - killer workout last night.
6/25: 168.2 - take out for dinner last night. Wasn't over calories, but prob was over sodium. Also, slept in.
6/26: 167.4 - TOM is here and I feel like reheated death so that's a thing. Let's see if I can hold to 167 or below.
6/27: 167.4 - holding steady.
6/28: 167.4 - I guess at least my weight is steady?! Hoping to drop tomorrow.
6/29: 167.2 - a small drop, but I'll take it. Been struggling to stay under calories so that's today's goal.
6/30: 166.2 - was upset/sick yesterday. Seems to have done wonders for my weight at least.
7/01

One day left everyone! We can do it!

SW: 283
6/21/17 weight: 270.4 lbs.
6/22 SW 270.4 -- Goal for 10 days: be in the 260s.
6/23 274 --yes the scale is still giving somewhat random numbers but most of that +4 (!) pounds is Chinese Take Out and the extra bottle of water I drank with it. Gonna buy a new scale today so who knows what tomorrow will bring.
6/24 271.0 -- new scale and still getting rid of the water weight from that Chinese Take Out. Going to try starting a little exercise today.
6/25 272.8 -- THEM THAT PLAYS PAYS! Okay so how about unsalted tortilla chips upon which I sprinkled salt ... and then that dill harvarti binge late at night? So at least I recorded the binge with breakfast today and will stay within calorie limits even including that extra cheese! Tonight, I go to bed rather than munch late at night!
6/26 270.8 -- almost back where I started. Phew. Behave right, Heidi, and there's still hope of reaching the 260s in this challenge!
6/27 270.2 -- Contented sigh.
6/28 269.8 --New second digit. 2-seven-0 turns into 2-six-9. Must hold on with grasping fingers as it struggles to get away! Epic battle to ensue!
6/29 270.4

6/30 271.2 -- Chinese takeout again. This does not bode well for the six being back for tomorrow but at least I saw it!

7/01

I am also in for another round (round 9)! Found this really helped with accountability and I enjoyed coming in to post.

Round 7: 172.3
First goal: 170

6/22 - 171.9 > Well this was a surprise this morning!! Made the kid walk up the steepest hill in town with me.
6/23 - 172.1 < Huge after dinner hike and a Berry Protein Smoothie for dessert. Was a good day.
6/24 - 170.9 > Getting so close. Had a nice walk and (2) glasses of wine. Great evening and SO is home ❤️
6/25 - 172.0 <
6/26 - 172.4 < Ugghh a busy weekend with Wine and BBQ salads etc on both days!! I'm getting back on track and SO is away for at least 21 days ... I do amazing with my calories when he's gone. lol Hoovering above my 170 mark would like to hit this soon.
6/27 - 172.7 > Huh? Well this is the wrong direction. Thought I cut some cals and although felt lazy crawled off the couch and went for a long walk. Tomorrow is my weigh-in day lets hope this is a sodium build up. (fingers crossed lol)
6/28 - 172.2 < Working out all the weekend fun, sadly the weekend is just around the corner again. 20,000 steps last night of the biggest hills in town and hot out too!!
6/29 - 171.4 < I even had a cupcake!! BBQ tomorrow and I work in the morning so I doubt I'll fit in a long walk, Saturday I'll have to make up for it. Hope I can limit my calories and try and stay away from overly salty foods (Not a hope)

6/30 - 170.1 < ..... (.1) from my goal (.1)!!! BBQ's and fun all weekend so holding on to this is going to be rough... But I want it!! So we will see what happens.

7/01

Looks like a great group.. looking forward to joining Round 9.

* Will that start the 1st or 2nd?

cyranda63 wrote: »

@everher and @azsundancer I emailed Hillcrestbaby, who normally does the 10 days, as she is on vacation. If she doesn't respond I will post it tomorrow sometime. One of us will have a new round before July 2nd.

Thank you!

6/24 185.5
6/25 185.5
6/26 184.0
6/27 183.0
6/28 183.0
6/29 182.0 I can't believe it! I never lose weight like this. But this is also the first time I'm weighing and measuring EVERYTHING consistently. I think in the past when I've tried to lose weight I had the mentality of, 'it's just an apple, it's just an extra bite, it's just another scoop, etc.' Well all those extra 'it's justs' add up! Lol
6/30 182.0