JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS | Round 32

OSW: 150.8 (10/2/17)
Round 30 SW: 133.0
Round 31 SW: 130.8
1st GW: 115 (4’10 Female)

Round 32
‪02/17 128.6‬
‪02/18 127.4‬
02/19 127.4
02/20 128.4
02/21 126.8 - I was more than a little surprised by this number today, it was hard to wrap my head around it. I got off and on the scale several times to make sure. Work report deadlines lead to a couple bad choices yesterday and very little sleep, and I actually feel a bit bloated today. I’m going to just do my best today and see what tomorrow’s weigh-in looks like...
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I’ve lost 10.8 lbs so far in 3 full challenges plus 3 days (started late on the first). I’m getting into better habits. I’m learning to “stop the bleeding” when I have a moment of “weakness” (I need to come up with another name for this… moments are normal). I’m loving this group, and I'm loving all of you just for being here. Without saying a word, you are a HUGE source of support for me.

Age: 45
Height 5’11”
Historical SW (January 2015): 245 lbs
Recent SW: 220.0 lbs (1/14/18)
Ultimate GW: 195.0 lbs (and then reevaluate)
R28 SW = 220.0 EW = 219.8 (-0.2) AW = 220.2 (+0.2)
R29 SW = 219.8 EW = 214.0 (-5.8) AW = 215.9 (-4.3)
R30 SW = 214.0 EW = 214.0 (-0.0) AW = 214.1 (-1.8)
R31 SW = 214.0 EW = 209.2 (-4.8) AW = 211.3 (-2.8)
Total loss (before this round): 10.8 lbs

Goal for this round: 207.0

Day/Weight/Comment

02/17 = 208.6 (-0.6). Let the good times roll. Even when I have a “bad” day, I’m always at maintenance or under (215 over calorie goal last night). And the bad days are becoming few and far between. Being accountable every day seems to be the ingredient that has been missing for all these years. I’ve logged for long periods of time in the past, but this opportunity to “journal” has been lifechanging. Had a glass of wine and a small dessert last night, but felt in-control the whole time. Going to the gym today to lift weights and do some HIIT. Light lunch, and then dinner and a movie with my wife and a couple of friends. Going to try to make healthy choices (or at least portion control) tonight at dinner. I'll see where I'm at with calories and decide beforehand if I want a drink.

02/18 = 209.2 (+0.6). Lifted weights yesterday, but HIIT didn’t happen (Got a little lazy. I miss basketball!). Ate light for breakfast, but had a surprise poke bowl from my wife for lunch. Had plans for dinner and a movie with my wife and two of her friends, but apparently there was some miscommunication regarding the movie, so it ended up just being dinner. I ate pretty light, but the food was decadent, and I had a drink. I’m having dinner tonight at my parents, which will likely include at least a drink or two. I’ll be happy to escape this weekend at my starting weight. This really is a constant challenge, but it’s getting so much easier to make good choices (and stop my bad choices from going too far and completely derailing me). This feels like it’s working, even if my weight does not go down every single day.

02/19 = 207.4 (-1.8). I think this number is a little exaggerated because I slept in 2.5 hours longer than ususal, but I’m mostly just really happy. Ate super light for breakfast and lunch. Had a standing rib roast with twice-baked potatoes and two margaritas for dinner at my parents' place. Plus it was my brother’s (my mom’s dog) birthday, so also a cupcake and a scoop of ice cream. I’m pretty sure I overestimated everything calorie-wise, because I really try to err that way if I’m not sure what I’m taking in. If I weren’t calorie-counting I would have eaten 2-3 times as much as I did. Of course, I didn’t, and I was completely satisfied.

02/20 = 208.6 (+1.2). I didn't really believe my weigh-in yesterday, so I'm okay with this number (I am also -0.6 for the long weekend, which is fantastic!). I have a new nephew, but I managed to stay in control when we went out to eat with my in-laws. Went over with salt on the day (I think), but drank plenty of water. I'm going to the gym tonight with my wife to lift weights, and I WILL get my HIIT workout in. Two more days until basketball starts up again. I can't wait!!!

02/21 = 208.4 (-0.2). Yesterday was fine eating-wise, but I felt like I was getting sick last night (didn't go to the gym). I'm in bed now, sick. I know I'm supposed to drink lots of fluids, but I don't want anything. Basketball is tomorrow night. I really want to feel better. I HATE missing basketball.

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"Our greatest glory is, not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall." - Oliver Goldsmith

Round 32 Goal = work slowly toward new goal weight 127.0

2/17 - 130.0 - starting with a drop back to current low weight. Yesterday under calories, modest walk / stress-bust run.
2/18 - 129.8 - first sight of the under-130's, but likely to be temporary over calories yesterday, knee hurting, did not work out.
2/19 - 129.8 - okay lol. Under calories yesterday, did some resistance training at the gym which I literally hate, and still got my steps in. Struggling to get into some kind of weight training as it's the cure for skinny-fat.
2/20 - 130.0 - Yesterday under calories, 7.4 mile long run. I love running.

2/21 - 129.8 - Yesterday just over calories but well under maint, short rowing session, planned rest day due to other commitments.

REALLY PLEASED to see the weight still lurking around my original goal 130, have not seen this in years, I think the curse of hitting 132, giving up, and starting to gain is FINALLY BROKEN. We will see! Even announcing that scared me a little

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5'5 38 Years Old Starting Weight: 250 Current Weight: 238.4 (Lost 7.6 lbs. in Round 31)
Goal Weight 1: 239 (No Longer Morbidly Obese) (Achieved! 2/13)
Goal Weight 2: 199 (Onederland)
Goal Weight 3: 179 (No Longer Obese)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

Round 32 (Round 2 for Me)
Goal: Get to 235 (-3.4 lbs.), 10,000 + Steps, Strength Tr., Eat within Calories, Lots of Water!

Day/Weight/Comment:

2/17: 239.6
+1.2 lbs. Ate perfectly except high in sodium, 10,206 steps. Not a great start, but I'm staying optimistic, I know weight fluctuates.
2/18: 238.6
-1 lb. Again, high in sodium, but I'm eating very clean today and drinking lots of water to make up for the last 2 days. 10,121 steps and 30 min. arms and abs.
2/19: 238.6
No change. Ate clean and within my goals but only walked 6,000 steps. I took my measurements and in 2 weeks I've lost 1 in. in my chest, waist, and hips. And 1/2 in. in my calves.
2/20: 238.8
+0.2 lbs. Ate within all my goals and 9,445 steps.
2/21: 238.4
-0.4 lbs. Surprised to see a loss. I was sitting down all day driving and at appointments doing paperwork. And I went out for lunch, drank about 1/ 2 the water I usually do (I drink about a gallon a day normally) and was 200 over in calories, and over in every goal.
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Lets do it again!! Round 2 for me. Good luck, discipline, and accomplishment to all!

**Round 32**
Heaviest Weight: 235 lbs/106.6kg (February 7th 2018)
Smallest Weight: 175 lbs/79.4kg (March 2009)
First Goal Weight: 220 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 185 lbs

R31 Starting Weight: 106.6kg/235 lbs R31 Ending Weight: 103.9kg/229.8 lbs (-2.27kg/5lbs)
R32 Goal Weight: 225-226 lbs

Daily Goals:
Drink 90-120oz of water daily; consume 1300 cal (amended) and measure food; no added sugars/sweeteners; around 1500mg sodium intake max; get in 5000+ steps daily; do chi gung; sleep more than 6 hours nightly!

Day/Weight/Comment
02/17: 228.4 – The day’s events (brother coming back from Nigeria, Shabbat meal, and snowy/prolonged travels) produced a day where I chose to be highly mindful but not meal plan due to difficulties and wanting peace of mind. I am hoping that this did not take me back much, if at all. Water was still good and I got a full night of sleep! These don’t come around often, but/so I intend to stick to the plan on subsequent Saturdays!

02/18: ??? (post-breakfast and 24 oz of water has me at 231.0) - Weigh-in might be a bit off since I went out of sequence and didn’t weigh first thing in the morning. Activity and water intake were lower than desired, but everything else was good! Not having a good place to walk around on days that I am not working or running errands is a challenge I will have to tackle so that I’m still getting some exercise. I am starting a new Ayurvedic supplement, so I’ll have to see how that affects things.

02/19: 229.2 – Weight is following the same pattern as before, so I’m hoping I know what to expect (good things!). An early evening out to see Black Panther threw off some of the meal timing, but all the good meals were eaten and there was no compensatory popcorn bingeing! I got way less sleep than desired, so I will have to make that a priority moving through the rest of the round.

02/20: 228.0 – The daily goals were on point except those last three, again! I ended up going to bed (way) later and eating my last meal later again, so I am keeping an eye out to see if this will affect anything. Water intake still has me going to the bathroom a lot, and I have to time it to accommodate long commutes, but this is also pushing last intakes to later at night. I’ll be taking smaller bottles with me to work to see if I can keep up intake earlier without being in trouble on the road, lol. Grateful to still be making progress in the midst of adjustment !

02/21: 228.0
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R29: 155
R30: 153.6
R31: 152.6
Total Loss: 2.4 lbs
R32 Goal: 151"

Round 32: This is my 4th Round. I've been down at the beginning of each new round. Planning for the same for R
2/17 152.6
2/18 152.8
2/19 scale not reliable
2/20 153.5 did not exercise over the long weekend; back at it this week, including clean foods (veggies &
fruit)
2/21 151.4 half way through C25k; tracked everything yesterday and ate great foods
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We're on the road, moving, for the next week, so my goal is not to gain more than one pound this round. I won't be able to weigh in until we land, but I'd like to check in bec. the group helps me stay on track.

Goals this round - Maintain within one pound of 146.8; eat mindfully while traveling.
5'3", 65 yrs.
Weight 2/2015 - 218
Lost 68#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0) = goal for round

Day/Weight/Comment

2-17 - drive drive drive
We left yesterday after the movers were finished and we had finished cleaning. I stuck to my calorie goal (partly bec. of no breakfast!) Drove from Eugene, OR, to Ashland, OR. Lovely drive, even if we were tired. Stopped early, and I ate a nice, healthful dinner.

2-18 more driving
Ashland to Stockton, CA, yesterday, and on to Barstow, CA, today. Beautiful drive through the Central Valley - almond trees in glorious bloom (and nothing smells sweeter- like honey in the air!). I ate mindfully and within limits, and had no evening snacks bec. my dog was barfy on the trip so no little shares of my stuff, and I didn't want to eat in front of her. For some reason I've been unable to sign into community with my iPad, so missed yesterday. Maybe TMI?

2-19 travel, but no driving today (except to WalMart, laundromat, & to eat!)
We spent the day in Barstow because of high winds to the east and bad (snowy) roads through the mountains by Flagstaff. Hoping for good travel conditions tomorrow. Eating what I want but staying within my goals pretty much. It's motivating to check in with all you good eaters out there!

2-20 more driving
Seriously beautiful day for a drive through the desert from Barstow, CA, to Phoenix, AZ. Looking forward to tomorrow, Tucson and east into New Mexico and north to Albuquerque. Had dinner with a fb friend I'd never met in person before - the magic of social media! Stayed within calories for the day, even with one Reese's peanutbutter cup. ;-)

2-21 driving again
Stuck to my calories. Macros not so much, and Chinese last night so I'm feeling puffy. Otherwise, great drive! Phoenix through Tucson to Las Cruces today, then north to Albuquerque and Amarillo tomorrow.

2-22 guess what we're doing today?
2-23 still driving?
2-24 maybe we've arrived?
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R28EW: 124.4
R29EW: 122.2
R30EW: 119.2
R31GW: 119.8

Goal weight after this round: 118

Day/Weight/Comment
02/17: 119.4
02/18: 118.9
02/19: 119.3
02/20: 119.3
02/21: 119.1
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Back again...round 31 for me!!!

SW - 182.4 - March 2017
Original GW 145 - Achieved October 2017
New GW - 140

I maintained nicely around 143 from October to Dec...then is started creeping back up to 145. Working on getting it down to 140...slowly but surely...

02/16 - 143 coming in from round 31 with a 7 day rolling average of 144.1

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Day/Weight/Comment
02/17 - 144.6 - pizza rebound...spent lots of last round here
02/18 - 145.6
02/19 - 145.4 - NOT a great weekend...puffy fingers and heavy belly this morning...water and activity over the next couple of days should hopefully flush out this bloat.
02/20 - 147 - the bloat continues...didn't do a good job of controlling the sodium and carbs with the noodle stir fry we had for dinner last night...
02/21 - 146.4 - hopefully it continues to come off...I need to get back into the routine of working out in the evenings if I have to go into the showroom early in the mornings...I'm not getting enough activity...
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SW:228.41 February 10th,2018
GW:150

Day/Weight/Comment
02/17- 228.41
02/18 - 234 ( totally shocked but okay)
02/19- no weight
02/20-no weight
02/21-no weight
02/22
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02/25
02/26

Totally avoiding jumping on the scale and I don’t have one
Haven’t been in gym for 6 days my body is craving it

R25SW: 100.4 R25EW: 99.8 (-0.6)
R26SW: 99.8 R26EW: 100.6 (+0.8)
R27SW:100.6 R27EW: 103.6 (+3.6)
R28SW:103.6 R28EW: 99.8 (-3.8)
R29SW: 99.8 R29EW: 97.9 (-1.9)
R30SW: 97.9 R30EW: 98.2 (+0.3)
R31SW: 98.2 R31EW: 99

R32GW - 96.5 Figured if I put 96 I'd jinx it again

Day/Weight/Comment

02/21- 97.4 - Had a family emergency and "thought" I needed time off from the scales. But here I am back for more mid-round, I was going to wait until next round but then i just thought "why? I need to face reality, not hide from it", so what a nice surprise to see this number this morning. Quitting is for suckers!

02/22 - 96.4....say WHAAT? stepped on the scale several times so i'll take it
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Average weight
R4 - R10 = 143 - 144 up down up down
R11 = 145.18 - highest recorded
R11 - R22 = 137.68 - down each round
R23 - R30 = 138 - 137 up down up down
R31 average = 136.62

Goal - keep the average in the 136s - get a couple of weights in the 135s

02/17: 135.6
02/18: 136.2
02/19: 136.4
02/20: 135.6
02/21: 135.6
02/22: 135.6
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SW R27 144.2. SW R28 141.2. SW R29 140.5
SW R30 141.2. SW R31 139.5. SW R31 139.2

Weight/Comment
02/17 139.2
02/18
02/19 140.5
02/20 139.7
02/21 140.2
02/22 139.5
02/23
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02/26

MFP SW 210
R29 SW 189.2 EW 186.6
R30 SW 184.6 EW 182.6
R31 SW 183.6 EW 182.2

I'm travelling for the beginning of this round with no reliable scale, but I still want in.

02/17 ??? My mom's scale says 179, but I know that isn't right. I was on the road all day so no workout, but I stayed within my calories.

02/18 Travelling

02/19 Travelling

02/20 182.8 Not too bad. I haven't worked out since Wednesday, but I'm home and back at it today. My goal is to track all my food and water intake for the rest of the month.

02/21 183.6 I don't like going back up, but yesterday, I jogged 3 miles without stopping, did chest and tris, tracked all of my food and ate back a few calories, and got in at least 8 cups of water, so it was a great day.

02/22 181.8 Tracked everything again, ate all of my calories, and tried to drink more water.

Well...i failed at this challenge...kept forgetting to update this!. I'll try it properly again next time!

Day/Weight/Comment
02/17 n/a
02/18 145.06 lbs - TMI but when will the constipation end! heh!
02/19 n/a
02/20 n/a
02/21 145.28 lbs - Not fully out of the constipation woods yet i feel
02/22 143.50 lbs - I think this is a false reading after looking at yesterdays result but we'll see
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