Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 33

Historical SW (January 2017): 193
Recent SW: 187.6 (Sunday after Thanksgiving)
Challenge SW: 181.8
R25 AVE = 180.36
R26 (Christmas!) AVE = 179.23
R27 AVE = 176.1
R28 AVE = 172.1
R29 AVE= 169.3
R30 AVE= 167.3
R31 AVE= 166
R32 AVE=163.9
Goal for this round: 159.something


Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 = 161.6 Got in a 4-mi fast walk in the neighborhood yesterday and ate smart too. This is the lowest weight I’ve been since probably before children (28 years ago)! Headed to Florida at the end of this round, and I so want to be in the 150s by then. Fingers crossed!
2/28 = 161.6
3/1 = 162.4 Was in a car wreck on 2/27 and all I did yesterday was rest in the recliner. Ate ok, but exercise is so important for me to be able to lose weight. Hopefully, I’ll be able to get in a walk today.
3/2 = 161.8 Was able to walk on the treadmill after work yesterday.
3/3 = 160.8 Headed in the right direction!
3/4 = 159.6 This is SUCH a milestone for me! I don’t even remember being in the 150s since I met my husband in 1983. I just want this trend to continue!
3/5 = 159.6 Still SO happy to be in the 150s!
3/6 = 159.8 Fingers crossed that the trend line keeps going down. No bounce, please!
3/7 = 159.2 :-)
3/8 = 159.8

this was my first round and reading the post. seeing all the weight loss each morning was awesome. I will be doing the next round but my weight will be mostly water loss. keep up the great work everyone.

start weight 215
ending weight 207

R31: 137.0
R32: 138.0
GW: 130.0

Goal for this round: diet break/maintenance 3/1-3/14

2/27: 135.8 - so I’m planning my second diet break this week. I’ve been waiting 12 weeks for this and I’m so excited. I really think it will help renew and recharge me.
2/28: 136.0 - great day yesterday: did day 2 of couch to 5k without stopping, felt really good, then ate a huge salty dinner within my calorie goal
3/1: 136.2 - day 1 of diet break. I’m honestly not sure how many calories to shoot for. Should be interesting!
3/2: 136.6 - finished week 1 of couch to 5k. Felt great at the time but I’m a little sore this morning. I’m still worried I’m overeating but I guess time will tell.
3/3: 136.0 - fish fry/rest day yesterday. Went over my made up maintenance by 400. Oops?
3/4: 137.8 - idk what’s happening with my weight. I’m starting to think weighing daily during a diet break isn’t a good idea. I might skip round 34. Anyway, yesterday I did a little yoga, and then went with husband and kids to a tour of our local Major League Baseball stadium. It was really cool and we got to go on the field and into the dugout! Then we had a yummy and highly caloric dinner at Burger Fi! Great day.
3/5: 137.8 - bought a new sports bra and did a really good run (for me, lol). I’ve noticed this morning I am pretty sore and bit dehydrated, so my goal today is to drink lots of water.
3/6: 136.8
3/7: forgot
3/8: 136.0

Well I'm starting this round with my best intentions. I am up about 6 lbs from my recent lowest weight and I am not enjoying the way my clothes have been fitting. I did show up for the last round, but mentally my eating patterns have been self destructive/ that little voice in my head has been giving me permission to overeat and make excessive food choices Gotta get back on it.

Round 18 average weight 176.6
Round 19 average weight 176.5
Round 20 average weight 175.8
Round 21 average weight 174.3
Round 22 average weight 172.6
Round 23 average weight 174.3
Round 24 average weight 173.7
Round 25 on vacay
Round 26 average weight 175.9
Round 32 average weight 179.3

Original starting weight: 198
Start this round: 179.2
Goal this round: 175
UGW: +/- 145

02/27 179.2 still thinking a bit up due to hormones. drinking water and sticking to the plan.

02/28 177.6 the plan is working! sticking to it today.. 30 days til spring break!

03/01 176.6 good

03/02 176.0 good

03/03 178.2 I was traveling so ate out 2 meals yesterday. Dinner out last night must of been high in sodium! Drinking lots of water today.

03/04 178.6 I ran a mile yesterday while my kiddo was taking her swim lesson. Felt pretty good, I haven't tried to run in a long long time (maybe a year? More?) the cardio was a breeze but I could feel some tight spots in my leg protesting. Not that sore today. Had some drinks with my husband last night so ended up being a maintenance day. Still have 4 days to make my goal for this round so I'm keeping my chin up. Going to sushi buffet for lunch though. Plan is to eat a Big Salad first before any sushi!

03/05 182.2 wow, crazy to think I can fluctuate 6 lbs in 3 days. Trying not to cry about it. It's monday and I'm just moving on, need to use the scale as a motivator and quit making bad choices on the weekend. Drinking water and writing down my plan for the day. At least there are no big challenges coming up this week!

03/06 178.4 maybe the scale was wrong? what the heck.

03/07 177.8
03/08 177.4

Ok, not too bad. didn't hit my scale goal, but average weight this round was 178.2 so overall I consider it a win.
See ya next round.

Our 10-day drive from Oregon to Indiana via the Southwest followed by more time in a motel and eating out plus beginning the search for a house has made me want comfort food & junk I haven't eaten in 3 years. This round I'm trying to just be aware, and when I do eat stuff I don't normally touch, to acknowledge why I'm doing it. If I can finish this round no more than 2 pounds over by last weigh in, that will be fine. Better will be to finish where I was -- 146.8 at the end of R31. Then back to actually paying attention & losing.

Goals this round - Replace my scale, and finish round no higher than my last weigh in of 146.8.
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
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale

Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 - no scale
Haven't replaced my sale yet, still living in motel because our stuff hasn't arrived. Sigh. Trying to eat properly. No idea about my weight, but I did buy size 10 jeans tonight, so there's that!

2/28 - no scale
See yesterday (without the jeans).

3/1 - no scale
I'm finding myself wanting to eat junk I haven't bothered with in 3 years. Still in the motel, movers apparently aiming for the last day of their delivery window. Sigh. I'm going to try at least to get a scale tomorrow to I can see how much damage I've done over the past 13 days.

3/2 - no scale
I didn't get to the scale store but I ate better today, and burned a bunch of calories driving around for hours (house hunting). Still in the motel, but the mover will finally be here Tues. and I can get back to my usual programming.

3/3 - no scale
Same old, same old. I did get some exercise. Other than driving - we went walking in a park this morning and this afternoon we walked all over the home & garden show. I'm eating within bounds, though not as healthy as I usually do. Three more nights in the motel, and then we can get back to normal. It's been a long 15 days.

3/4 - no scale
I thought about picking up a scale today, but decided not to fight Sun. afternoon shoppers. Tomorrow for sure. I seem to have satisfied my junk food splurge, and am back to healthier eating (considering we're still eating out). I'm looking forward to getting back to my normal routine - weigh in first thing, eat healthfully at home most of the time, walk. Who knew quiet routine would sound so appealing? Anyway, thanks for letting me record my thoughts here - it actually helps keep me mostly on track, and to understand when and why I'm not.

3/5 - nope
I bought a scale today, but it was after breakfast so I have not weighed in. Probably won't tomorrow as we're still in the motel, but tomorrow is (finally!) move-in day, so on Wed. morning I'll be able to check the damage of 2.5 weeks of eating out & staying in motels. I will be so glad to start eating at home!!! I'm pretty sure I'm up a few pounds, but also pretty sure some of it is water from all the restaurant food. I also look forward to getting more exercise, and less of it from driving!

3/6 - tomorrow!
We moved into our apt. -finally! So happy to be out of the motel, even though it was very nice. Tomorrow I'll weigh in (eek) and go from there.

3/7 - 149.1
Total damage for 2.5 weeks of travel, motels, and restaurant eating with some snack junk throw in - 2.3 pounds. Yay! Got back on track eating today, although still eating out as no time for groceries yet. But still...

3/8 - 149.2
I'm fine with this 2.4 lb gain, considering the past 3 weeks. I'll ditch 'em in R34. Thanks for putting up with my or relent posts - it really helped me stay aware of what I was eating, even when it wasn't the best.

In for my second round!

OSW: 252
Ultimate GW: ?

Woman, Age 46, 5'6"

Round 32: SW 240.6; EW 241.6
Round 33: SW 241.6

Round 33

2/27 / 241.6 / Ate under calories, but it was pretty heavy on rice, which has been known to make me retain some water. My ring isn't tight now, though, which it was for most of the last round. Still getting some activity in every day. No longer have any digestive aggravation.

2/28 / 241.4 / Down a tiny bit. Ate under calories. Activity good. My ring is tight again. This is dumb.

3/1 / 240.6 / I'm working from home today, so my weigh-in was 1.5 hours later than normal. Still, I'll take the loss! Ate under calories. Activity good. My ring is a little snug but not as bad as it has been. I have a lot to do today, work-wise, so I'll have to be mindful that I get up and stretch and move around at times. I have a tendency to get so involved in what I'm doing that I don't move.

3/2 / 240.6 / Late weigh-in again. Ate a smidge under calories and got my activity in. My ring feels back to normal. Same deal as yesterday with needing to MOVE during the day instead of growing roots! There is a howling wind outside which has me weirdly jumpy.

3/3 / 238.8 / Woot! Late weigh-in because of the weekend. Squeaked in under calories. Hit my steps goal.

3/4 / 238.6 / Still creeping downward. I ate a ton of fries yesterday that forced me to exercise for a loooong time, but it was worth it.

3/5 / 239.2 / Normal fluctuation after two days of drops. My exercise was more intense yesterday, and more clustered. I'm a little sore across my shoulders today.

3/6 / 239.8 / A little unexpected, but I know it will come down again. I think that's the nicest thing about a good eating/tracking/exercise routine. You know it will come down again!

3/7 / 239.6 / And the drift back down (hopefully) begins again! I could have had a HUGE calorie deficit yesterday (800 calories less than my goal), but decided to eat a bit more to ensure that I wasn't ravenous this morning. I don't know if that's the better strategy or if it's better just to let there be a huge deficit if it feels okay that day. I know I don't want to have huge deficits every day. Thoughts welcome!



3/8 / 238.2 / Great time for another drop! I actually feel rather awful this morning, and my Achilles is not better. Still, I'm pretty pleased with the results for this 10 days and feel like I'm making progress. Thank you, my friends, just for being there and sharing your journeys!


-3.4 pounds for the round. Weight loss is a crazy rollercoaster, y'all!

Round 1 for me!
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Challenge GW 141.8


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Day 1
1350 NET, in take set to 1650, and burn 300 today
Day 2
Great weigh day. (also my usual weekly weigh day) Down 1.8lbs
Day 3
Down a few oz, exercising a lot today.
Day 4
An inactive day, but I am sticking to a 1350 NET
Day 5
Up .08oz
Day 6
Down 1lb!
I will burn 200calories on the treadmill before bed. Healthy foods planned for the day. NET 1350 (seems to be working)
Day 7
I was over my calorie goal today by a bit, didn’t watch my sodium which will probably make me go up a bit. Usually does.
Day 8
Pretty much the same weight for the last 3 days, but I usually
don’t weigh myself everyday for this reason. I will exercise more today. NET 1350
Day 9
I am up a pound, I think it’s just because I weighed myself way later in the day
Day 10
Up .2oz from yesterday. I up and down up and down.

Did not make challenging goal weight.
FAIL

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Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 143.8 -(SW)
2/28 142.0
3/1 141.6
3/2 141.0
3/3 141.8
3/4. 140.8
3/5 140.6
3/6. 140.8
3/7. 141.8
3/8 142.0






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Previous Rounds
SW: 141
GW: 139

Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 141 ~ (Steps 27,470)

2/28 141.1 ~ (Steps 24,546)

3/1 142.2 ~ (Steps 15,802)

3/2 144.4 ~ (Steps 25,755)

3/3 143.3 ~ (Steps 20,665)

3/4 142.8 ~ (Steps 20,740)

3/5 141.5 ~ (Steps 14,586)

3/6 141.1 ~ (Steps 27,685)

3/7 141.3 ~ (Steps 21,297)

3/8 139.7 ~ (Steps 18.972)

SW: 234.9
Goal Weight: 170
Goal Round 33: 231

Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 – 232.6 before breakfast. Super motivated yesterday so I’m looking to continue that!

2/28 – 231.6 this morning. Started to overeat yesterday and then stopped myself and took a long walk. I eat my way through every emotion so the walk was a healthy distraction. The smart part of me knows that I do that so at least the recognition is there. Half the battle, right?

3/1 – 230.6

3/2 – 230.2 before breakfast. I am so proud of this loss!! All day yesterday I walked past candy and cookies and was barely even tempted. I know that eventually I will reach a point where I can eat one and stop but I’m not there yet. For this moment, it feels really good to be in control – I own every bit of that .4 loss!

3/3 - 228.8 this morning. Wow - was not expecting that. Ate out last night and didn't watch as closely as I should have. Usually takes 2 days for the change to show so we'll see what tomorrow brings!

3/4 – 230 before breakfast. Not surprised and glad I got the gain out of the way!

3/5 – 229.6 this morning. Gotta try to get water in today. It’s just a struggle!

3/6 – 229.6 again. 12 hour work day which is not typical so I’ll have to be very mindful of what I eat and not give in to a fast food quick fix!

3/7 – 229 before breakfast.

3/8 – Holding steady at 229.

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Neat mini challenge ideal. I am joining it late but it's better now than never..am I right.

3/4 SW=361.8 *Bought a new digital scale, set up my Samsung Health. Came in under budget on call. Super excited to finally get off the plateau.

3/5 SW=359.3 *Walked .8 of a mile today went to the park and back. 2nd day in a row I came in under my calories budget.

[So I just discovered that you can't edit a forum post...past an 1hr. So to update I quoted myself]

3/6 SW=358.0 *So today is kind of a big day, I'm joining a diet bet game; for my chance at winning some $$ on my weight-loss journey. So here's to more exercise and staying under my calories budget

3/7 SW=355.2 *So yesterday I walk the dog to the park again, and realized I wanna do that everyday and slowly increase my walking distance. Yesterday calorie budget didn't get broke but I ended up eating my full budget. I followed this amazing recipe called Italian sausage white bean soup from cook smart meal plan. I made 6 servings yesterday @293cal a serving with extra broth and I grabbed 2 serving yesterday.

3/8 SW=354.4 *So grand total LW=7.4lbs yesterday I didn't get a chance to walk to the park, as I was gone visiting family out of town. We got back home at like 8:30 then I rushed around the make Baked chicken parmesan it was super delight, I made a total of 9 servings 5 servings of chicken and 4 servings of eggplant..yum yum yum and @170 cal a serving you know it is got me both a chicken and eggplant. And still didn't break my calories budget still had like 345 call left over. I think this weight loss journey is gonna be yummy!! In my tummy..I can't wait to round 34 of this whole just give me 10 days.

eight: 5'10"
Goal: 170
End Round 22: 193
End Round 23: 193.2
End Round 24: 191.2
End Round 25: 189.4
End Round 26: 190
End Round 27: 188.6
End Round 28: 186.4
End Round 29: 186.8
End Round 30: 185.6
End Round 31: 186
End Round 32: 184.6

Day/Weight/Comment
02/27 - 185.6 - Heavy dinner last night
02/28 - 184 - Probably going to be bouncing a lot this week. We have dinner out with family tomorrow and might take a day trip on Saturday.
03/01 - 184.6 - Not as bad as I feared.
03/02 - 184.2 - Glad it's Friday. Feels like a long week.
03/03 - 184.4 - Training and too much salt yesterday.
03/04 - 184.4 - Holding after a crazy day yesterday.
03/05 - 185.6 - Expected after this weekend.
03/06 - 184.8 - Feeling tired.
03/07 - 184.8 - Long week. Conference next week so I'll be out of the next challenge.
03/08 - 183.4 - Nice number to end on.

Start Date: 1/16/2018
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!!
Next Goal: 265

Day/Weight/Comment
2/27 / 274.0 / Welcome back all!
2/28 / 273.6 /
3/01 / 273.4 / Raining today. I love rain.
3/02 / 273.6 / Ate out yesterday, saved half for dinner. Logged all the items (simple ingredients) but I think the sodium caused a small increase. No worries. Under calories.
3/03 / 275.0 / So. Yesterday I did not drink water. I’ve been drinking in excess of 96 ounces per day the past two weeks, and I just stopped cold turkey. I woke up at 5am with the worst hangover-type headache so I immediately drank about 40 oz. Then I had coffee, and then I weighed in. Also went to a wedding today and accurately counting my calories will be impossible, though I stuck to only salad and meat. We’ll see what happens.
3/04 / 274.6 / Back at it. I have my water ready to go after two days of uneven consumption.
3/05 / 273.6 / Working the plan, no weddings or birthdays on the horizon.
3/06 / 273.6 / Working the plan, plus upped my walking game. My ankles are not happy but I am!
3/07 / 272.4 / Wow. I am so happy to weigh every day! I can see how weight loss is a very uneven process.
3/08 / 271.6 / Really uneven.

Female, 5'4"
Starting Weight: 135 lbs
Goal Weight: 115 lbs - Met in late 2017

I met my goal weight in late 2017. My new goal now is to stay around 115 average. Lately I've been ranging around 110-112 lbs. Since switching to a whole food plant based diet, I can't seem to stop losing weight, despite reintroducing alcohol into my diet. It's about the seemingly unimportant decisions. But consistently making them everyday is what leads to success.

Goal This Round: Maintain 115 lbs Average

2/27 • 112 • Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights. 1300 cal
2/28 • 111 • Ran 3.5 miles. 1350 cal
3/1 • 111 • Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights. 1350 cal. 4 servings of alcohol
3/2 • 110 • Ran 3.5 miles. 1300 cal
3/3 • 111 • Ran 3.5 miles & lifted weights. 1550 cal. 4 servings of alcohol
3/4 • 109 • Skiing all day. 1700 cal. 4 servings of alcohol
3/5 • 109 • Played 2 sets of tennis. 1600 cal. 4 servings of alcohol
3/6 • 111 • Lifted weights. 1300 cal
3/7 • 110 • Ran 3 miles & lifted weights. 1900 cal. 3 servings of alcohol. I seem to have opposite fluctuations as others. I tend to lose weight on weekends and vacations. And then gain back during a normal work week. I always thought that was normal until reading everyone’s posts here.
3/8 • 110 • Played 2 sets of tennis. 2000 cal. 4 servings of alcohol.

Average: 110.4

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)
R32 SW = 209.2 EW = 209.6 (+0.4) AW = 208.9 (-2.4)
Total loss (before this round): 10.4lbs
Average weight loss per round: 2.42lbs

Goal for this round: 207

Day/Weight/Comment

2/27 = 208.2 (-1.4). This is my expected next day weight drop after basketball. A couple of things - my reconstructed knee hurts. I lifted weights last night, but not at my normal gym, and I didn't get the workout I usually do. I knew it as it was happening; my knee hurt. Basketball was just okay. I felt old, and a little broken, even though I still played relatively well. It was still okay, but I REALLY need to get my workout in, and have that workout IN A WAY THAT WORKS FOR ME. Eating was good yesterday. Two days off before basketball happens again. I might need to consider skipping it at least once, depending on how I'm feeling. I hope my knee feels better.

2/28 = 208.6 (+0.4). Had a planned cheat MEAL (not day) for lunch yesterday, and it was GLORIOUS - Nashville hot chicken sandwich from a place here in LA that never has less than a 2-hour wait (I got a hook-up). I ate accordingly to offset my indulgence (salmon and vegetables for dinner), so a small weight gain here is not an issue. My knee feels better this morning, which is a welcome relief with basketball coming tomorrow night. I should have a decent day calorie-wise, though I know I'll be a bit over in Na+.

3/1 = 207.4 (-1.2). Ate well yesterday, got a bit of a whoosh. This is the time I need to remind myself to stay on track. Don't get too excited. It's okay to be happy, but don't let it make me complacent. I have basketball tonight (I think) and lifting weights at the gym (definitely), so today can be a another great day. I have everything up until dinner pre-planned, and dinner (after basketball) will be light. Need to remember to drink extra water early on this exercise day, and to make sure to get the workout I want at the gym tonight.

3/2 = 206.4 (-1.0). Expected loss after basketball, and a new low. I have to acknowledge something. I've been trying to ignore the fact that my knee has been feeling like crap, and that I'm noticing it getting worse. I haven't slowed down at all yet exercise/basketball-wise, but I'm afraid that I probably should, at least in the short-term. Good day of eating yesterday. Drank plenty of water. Feeling depressed with this rain, and about my knee.

3/3 = 206.6 (+0.2). Tiny gain is not a problem. Ate moderately well yesterday. Had a couple of sweet things, but I did it in moderation. I'm going to the gym today, and I'm going to hyper-focus on getting my bad leg (knee) strong. I am NOT giving up any of my basketball yet, except maybe one day this week (none scheduled today, maybe skip Monday). Trying to fight through this little lull/depression and stay motivated. At least I'm having a great round regarding my weight. It helps, and I needed this. Modifying my challenge goal slightly to stay motivated.

3/4 = 210.6 (+4.0!!!!) The curse of changing my challenge goal returns! I have no words for this. I'm pretty sure I didn't even eat 4 pounds of food yesterday. I get that it was a bad day eating; I was about 1200 calories over maintenance. I also know that I revisited a couple of bad habits that I needed to be reminded of. I'm sure this number will get down in the next couple of days, but SHEESH. I made a decision about my knee that I hope will help (it has in the past), because it HURTS. Meals are all planned for today, and I'll be under my calorie goal.

3/5 = 209 (-1.6). I should be pretty much back to normal by Thursday, but my recent 4-pound gain in one day is a major reminder of how every meal counts. 4-6 pound gains used to be common weekend occurrences for me, but I've been getting through weekends staying even for the most part. This was a good remember that going back to old habits really isn't an option anymore. Yesterday's eating was under control and right on the mark regarding calories.

3/6 = 209 (no change). I got tricked into a bad lunch yesterday by a co-worker (fatty salt bomb), and spent the rest of the day trying to offset it. Drank a ton of water, ate well for dinner, and ended the day at "even." NSV. Still hoping to drop some off my weekend weight in the next couple of days. Going to the gym tonight to lift weights. I AM going to do some HIIT tonight as well, even if I don't want to.

3/7 = 208.6 (-0.4). Fought my way through HIIT last night after lifting weights. Ended the day slightly under calories (ate back 80% of my exercise calories). My knee killed me last night, but it's better this morning. I'm feeling challenged right now. Exercise is hard because of the knee, so I'm getting a cortisone injection tomorrow (have major arthritis in my reconstructed right knee, so cortisone is not a problem). Food is sneaking up on me right now. I need to refocus myself, be kind to myself, and stick with realistic expectations. Sometimes I get to excited, I let my guard down for a moment, and I have that "4 pounds in one day" result. Stay mindful every day, every meal. It's not just the way my body looks; it's my health. The choices I make matter. Poor ones have consequences.

3/8 = 207.4 (-1.2). Happy to end the round in a positive note (2.2 lbs for the round ). Ate at a slight deficit, but still recovering from my weekend, so this was hoped/expected. See you all in the next round!