JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | Round 31

SW: 255 (July 2017)
GW: 180
Round 31 SW: 216.6

2/07 : 216.6
2/08 : 217.2----I'm just going to set that number there and walk away!!!!!!
2/09 : 216.8
2/10 : 216.4
2/11 : 215.4
2/12 : 215.6----I'm good with this. Ate well, got my water in, but pushed the exercise trying to get rid of the brownies :laugh.
2/13 : 215.6
2/14 : 215.2
Will be having a nice Ribeye, baked potato and salad for dinner (within calorie goal ofcourse)--just hope me and the red meat get along.
2/15 : 213.8---I weighed 5 times to make sure. This is the whoosh I knew was holding back on me for quite a while now because of inflammation. I've also been on top of my sodium and water intake, and I see it has helped.
2/16 :

It's a slow process, but quitting won't speed it up

Historical SW (January 2015): 245 lbs
Recent SW: 220.0 lbs (1/14/18)
Ultimate GW (for now): 195.0 lbs
R28 SW = 220.0 R28 EW = 219.8 (-0.5 lbs) (participated for 3 days) R28 AW = 220.2
R29 SW = 219.8 R29 EW = 214.0 (-5.8 lbs) R29 AW = 215.9 (-4.3 lbs)
R30 SW = 214.0 R30 EW = 214.0 (0.0 lbs) R30 AW = 214.1 (-1.8 lbs)
Goal for this round: 212.0

Day/Weight/Comment

02/07 = 212.6. Day one, and so far, so good (-1.4 lbs). I wanted to get mad yesterday when I didn't lose any weight in last challenge, but I need to realize that good work I do one day may not always show up the exact next day. My body fluctuates on a daily basis, and sometimes I do not get a particular number exactly when I want it. Today is a "whoosh" because I have generally been doing pretty well. Whatever does not show up on this weigh-in will show up on the next. Or the next.

02/08 = 212.4. Figured out as (wanted to say “after,” but it was “as”) I bought my lunch yesterday that it was BAD; too many calories, too much salt. I threw half of it away, ate mindfully the rest of the day/night, and ended up still staying under calories for the day. This was a big victory for me, one that I would not have had a few weeks ago. I have the gym and basketball tonight, so I’m hoping to keep the positive vibes rolling!

02/09 = 211.4. This is feeling easy again. Under calories last night not including exercise. Took a walk during the day, went to the gym to lift weights, and played basketball for an hour. I know this is hard (I remember last week!), but it doesn’t feel that way right this second. This is my version of being in the zone. I know it won’t last forever, but I’m enjoying it. I wish this feeling on all of you!

02/10 = 212.6. Ate out twice yesterday. It’s funny. I woke up feeling great yesterday, but my energy level dropped like crazy as the day went by, and I was pretty much spent by lunch. I'm pretty sure I'm fighting off a cold (at least), and that I'm in a vulnerable state as a result (eating-wise). I’m realizing that this is also a pattern, and one of those things that can really throw me off of any good habits I might have. I ended up having both lunch and dinner out. I didn’t eat “crazy,” but I definitely could have made better choices. I was slightly over my calorie goal for the day (estimated), and definitely way over in Na+. I’m feeling a little better this morning, so I’m going to go to the gym, then play basketball, and see if I can have a really good weekend of eating mindfully, staying in control, and NOT being sick. Today will be the first time my wife has seen me play basketball in the 14 years we have been together (6+ of them married).

02/11 = 212.0. Ate out twice again yesterday! I kept things under control for the most part, and it was a great basketball day. It’s SO HARD to estimate calories when I eat out certain places.

02/12 = 211.4. Here’s what I’m NOT going to do right now: make a new goal for this challenge. Every time I’ve done that so far it’s been a kiss of death. That being said, I’m quite pleased with the number. I did well yesterday, stayed within calorie goals, and likely shed some salt/water weight from the past couple of days. Slow and steady. Don’t get too excited or too upset, no matter what the scale says. Keep doing all the good things you’ve been doing up to this point. AND basketball is tonight!

02/13 = 211.6. I'm a little confused here. I destroyed it at basketball yesterday. I think I was within calories a too, even without my exercise calories. The only thing I can think of is that my lunch estimation was off in calories and/or Na+. My water intake was also a little low, particularly on a basketball day. Whatever! Things are still going well. No basketball for a week and a half, so I need to stay focused and add some cardio at the gym.

02/14 = 210.6. Ate pretty well yesterday except for the TINY piece of cake my co-worker brought to share after lunch. She’s on Weight Watchers, and I’m sure she did not want to eat the whole thing, plus she’s really sweet… DAMN I LOVE BUTTERCREAM FROSTING! I felt like an addict getting their first taste after a period of abstinence. My whole day was great except for that cake. I THINK I made up for it; I tried to overestimate its calories, and ended up under my calorie goal overall. Tonight should actually be pretty healthy. I’m taking my wife out to our favorite sushi place (we usually don’t go out for V-Day at all, but rather save the celebration for the weekend). I’m still not changing my goal for this challenge. I’m still not changing my goal for this challenge. I’m still not changing my goal…

02/15 = 209.6. Less than 15 pounds to goal! Very little exercise yesterday, but did REALLY well eating (especially for V-Day). Had one cookie toward the end of the night, but totally stayed within my calorie goal. Lots of water, good with Na+, and I’m really f***ing happy right now. Gym tonight, but no basketball for another week. Going to lift weights with wife, then do extended cardio (including HIIT) while she goes to Zumba. I think I may be becoming a bit superstitious in this process… is that okay?

02/16

mamabear10717 wrote: »

Yet to check my weight.. cuddling my little boo in bed - advice please - how are some of u guys loosing 7lbs over 10 days? It’s incredible work. I feel like the more I calorie count the more frustrated I am getting! Eek! And then hungry!!

I've done this a couple of times in the past. A LOT of it is water weight and definitely depends on what your eating habits were before counting calories (ie. lots of salt and carbs) and afterwards (less salt and carbs). After the first couple of weeks this slows down and you get into a more normal weight loss. So don't worry! If you are eating a deficit you are losing. I'm currently at a 500 cal deficit a day and lose between 1-3lbs a week. Trust the process.

Female, 5'0"
Starting Weight :: 199 lbs
1st Goal Weight :: 170 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight :: 130 lbs

R31Start :: 178.6

Day/Weight/Comment
2/7 :: 177.8 - Still feeling super bloaty, but avoided the chocolate last night. Will be better in a couple days, just gotta keep that in mind...
2/8 :: 177.5 - The bloated feeling is gone, but I gave in to chocolate last night… Will see how that affects things in a couple days
2/9 :: 177.9
2/10 :: 177.8
2/11 :: 177.3
2/12 :: 178.8 - Tried to be good over the weekend, still didn’t drink as much water as I should have. Also, didn’t eat so well yesterday, so hopefully I’ll see some good numbers this week
2/13 :: 177.5 - Back on track Let’s see if I can keep this up!
2/14 :: 177.8 - Hrm…
2/15 :: 177.0 - Happy to see this number this morning! Hoping I can stay on track today and see a 176.something number tomorrow!
2/16 :: -

Total Loss :: -21.0

Start Date: 1/16/2018
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!!
Next Goal: 265
Ultimate Goal: Approx 150, but with muscles, and active with hiking, kayak, and all manner of outdoors.
R 29 End Weight: 285.4
R30 End Weight: 286.4

Day/Weight/Comment
02/07 / 286.4 / Giving myself a cheat day for the Super bowl was a bad mistake. It took until today to correct the damage from salt intake, and I gained weight. Cheat days come at a huge cost.
02/08 / 284.4 / Wow. Guess it took until today to get rid of the salt!
02/09 / 284.2 / Keeping to the program, drinking a lot more water than 8 cups (never more than 12, no worries!)
02/10 / 282.8 / Yay! This is even with company over, and 5 oz of wine. Truth is, I really don’t want more wine. A glass is perfect.
02/11 / 280.8 / I really think this is just me getting my salt intake under control. I’m cooking my own food now and phasing out the “Atkins slurry” frozen dinners xD
02/12 / 281.4 / Salt intake way up. Yesterday was the fluke. 
02/13 / 282 / Just riding this out. Still eating to plan.
02/14 / 279.6 / Rode it out. I’m thankful for this group. I can see so many people at various levels of fitness and weight loss and I know now that this kind of thing happens to everyone, all the time. It is not that my body doesn’t know how to lose weight.
02/15 / 278.8 / Yay! I did not eat according to plan last night due to my Valentine. I saved calories for it.
02/16

R31 - starting weight 153.3
Ultimate Goal: 143.5

LCHF, Yoga, Walking and Lifting weights

2/7 :: - 153.3 Great day food wise and exercise wise!

2/8 :: - 153.4 food was pretty much spot on until I bought a giant cookie and devoured it - mind you it was my birthday and my only non-low carb treat and dang it was good! I also got in 13k+ steps and lifted weights! I expect to see my weight pop up in a few days due to water retention!

2/9 :: - 153.4 had a good day! I played around with some low carb baking and it turned out well. In the freezer now to enjoy this upcoming week!

2/10 :: - 153.4 today is bday celebrations with the family at the original pancake house. I will try to be good hehehehe went higher in carbs BUT I didn't order pancakes. Shared an omelet and had toast - sour dough toast with butter and strawberry preserves sooooo good!

2/11 :: - 153.4 today got in some steps trying out some new running shoes in my living room and lifted...I Am SORE !! Well...I was doing well with carbs but I ended up too hungry and when I made a low carb chili I ended up eating some Trader Joe Corn Poppers (which are to die for!), and I bet I ate far too many

2/12 :: - 155.0 - water weight likely from weight lifting the day before.

2/13 :: - 155.8 - hmmmm still up. Likely still water weight (I hope!). Went a little crazy on carbs today. There were sweets everywhere at work and starting a lent challenge on Wednesday I took advantage of it

2/14 :: - 155.6 - first day of lent and I'm going to keep my carbs low until it ends. Try to keep it around 20 - 30 net grams per day for the entire time! Update: first day of Lent and it went really well. I was higher in calories then I should be, but my carbs were 27 for the day. Progress not perfection!!

2/15 :: - 155.2 - food is already prelogged and planned for the entire day and looking really good!!!

2/16 :: -

I'm back. We will be moving soon, and driving for a week beginning on the 16th, so my goal for the next two rounds is to maintain. Losing a bit would be great, but I won't worry about that, esp. when we're on the road. Thanks again for this group!

Goals this round - Maintain within half a pound of 147; eat mindfully; exercise when possible.
5'3", 65 yrs.
Weight 2/2015 - 218
Lost 68#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R31 goal - maintain (or lose)

Day/Weight/Comment

02/07 - 147
A little surprised, but I walked 3.5 miles yesterday and spent an hour packing and moving boxes around, so it's probably "muscle water" since I stayed within my calorie goal.

02/08 - 147
I went out for dinner last night and my sodium for the day was high, so still water. Otherwise I've been on target and have taken advantage of non-rainy days for nice long walks. I'm happy maintaining, but I won't lie - I'd love to hit 146 before we hit the road. We shall see!

02/09 - 146.8
There's that number again! We hit the road a week from today. Will I drop .8 lb by then? Maybe....

02/10 - 147.2
Makes no sense. But ok, whatever.

02/11- 147.2
And here we are again. I'm actually quite happy with my resistance to stress eating, living in a house full of boxes and all the other "stuff" that comes with moving, and I think this little uptick is pretty much meaningless. I've stayed on track with calories and macros, and have even gotten a little exercise. All good!

02/12 - 146.8
Up down up down....

02/13 - 147.2
...and up! No surprise, though. I ate out twice yesterday and had high-sodium foods, and I mindfully went over my calorie goal, so no biggie.

02/14 - 147
Thought I might be up today, so this is good.

02/15 - 147
I've been over calories the past two days, so this is fine. I'm not sure I'll weigh in tomorrow - movers will be here at 8 a.m. But if I have a box still open, I'll keep the scale out to end the round before the week of driving and eating out.

02/16

Original SW: 201 lbs

Round 16 SW: 175.0 Round 30 SW: 155.5
Round 31 SW: 156.0

02/07: 156.0
02/08: 155.0
Ten pounds from my goal, when I get there I'll reevaluate. I need to see some progress to get there, though! I need to focus.
02/09: 156.5
My muscles are sore today after a new workout class yesterday, have some inflammation. I ate well yesterday and today, but not enough water. Has anyone tried TRX suspension classes? I really enjoyed it and I plan to go once a week.
02/10: 156.5
Thought I'd be down today.
02/11: 156.0
I'm still really very sore from Thursday's exercise class. It hit all the problem areas, triceps, abs & obliques, glutes, back of the thighs. I was thinking about going again tonight but I'm not sure if I can.
02/12: 156.5
I did go to TRX on Sunday after work. I followed that by trying a beginner restorative aerial yoga class... But I experienced severe motion sickness about 2/3 of the way through. The upside-down stuff is not for me. Monday, I went on a nice two-mile hike with my SO and friends from work. Went over on my planned calories but my net calories were under my goal. (I don't deliberately eat back exercise cals but I'm not on severely restricted calories.)
02/13: 156.0
The scale is really not budging for me, but I've made major changes in my exercising and I think it's not unusual to have a lot of water retention when starting a new exercise program. I need to get more fiber and water, too. Went to my third TRX class this am (Thurs-Sun-Tue) and I went to five yoga classes last week (one strenuous, the others slow), plus had some physical work to do at work (hauling brush & shoveling mulch) Sat and Sun, one run, and one hike. I feel like I'm getting such a great workout and I hope the scale starts to reflect my increase in activity.
02/14: 155.0
I've been here before...

02/15: 156.0
And then back here.

SWEET! Here's to hoping that the WHOOSH comes again this round. Now, I just need to remind myself that "You've always been BEAUTIFUL. Now you're just deciding to be HEALTHIER, FITTER, STRONGER, and FASTER.
Remember that."

OSW: 202
SW: 159
GW: Anything less than 159 this week.

2/7: 157.4 SAY WHAT NOW?! "The first step to getting anywhere is deciding to not stay where you are."
2/8: 157.4 I really do believe this number will come up. I just can't believe my eyes and think this number is real. I didn't mention it yesterday, but I was in a car accident on the way home from work Tuesday night. No one was hurt and my car wasn't damaged, but my back has been really sore. God waa watching over me for sure. "She believed she could, so she did."
2/9: 158.8 I ate healthy. I ate within my calories, but what I ate had a lot of sodium in it yesterday, and I did not take in as much fluids either. I need to rectify that today. "Don't quit."
2/10: 158.2 I ate well yesterday, but I did indulge in 2 pieces of cheese pizza. It was "National Pizza Day" as my son reminded me. I stayed within calories and my carb goal though. So, I call it a win. However, I was so BEYOND full off those 2 pizzas. I'm not used to that many carbs in one setting anymore. Whew! "Be the girl that decided to go for it."
2/11: 158 Date Night with the hubby last night!!!! I haven't had any 1:1 time with my husband in about a year. We went to dinner and the movies. Unfortunately, dinner was awful, but it left tons of calories for popcorn at the movies and a soda. YUM! "You have to get yourself up every morning, and tell yourself "I can do this."
2/12: 158.6 Bounce...Bounce...Bounce..."It's Monday. Let's make this week better than last week."
2/13: 158.2 Show me the 157 something again. I beg of you. I am over this 158 ride. Yesterday was a true Monday. Lol I survived it though, and I put in more steps than I have in a very long time. Here is to another day. Good luck everyone. You can do it. "I may not be the strongest. I may not be the fastest, but I'll be damned if I'm not trying my hardest."
2/14: 158.2 Happy Valentine's Day everyone. "Love yourself. Mind. Body. Spirit.
2/14: 158.6 Heart Shaped Pizza and a Sprite...Valentine's Day splurge.

Kshanee1 wrote: »

2/15 182 Yesterday, I was able to fully jog the 1.84 miles of hills around my neighborhood for the first time in 2.5 years.

:drinker: Congratulations!