Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 37

Male 5'6"
Starting 331
Goal weight 190

Round 37 (my first go at this type of challenge -- might be what I need to break out of my weight loss funk)
SW(R37) 311.6 GW (R37) 308.0

4/8- 311.6
4/9- 309.2 (-2.4) (good Sunday for tracking, kept calories down for weigh in with my doctor this morning -- good motivation. Need to continue solid tracking and increasing cardio and weightlifting for the next nine days.)

4/10- 307.6 (-4.0) (likely this is water weight gain and now loss going into the start on 4/8 for this round -- trying to focus on being under 300 as my next mini goal on the long journey to one-derland. Long journey but day by day and 10 days by 10 days)

4/11- 306.0 (-5.6) (amazing what a little tracking and cardio can do. I'm sure this is still losing water weight from a run up to 311 but I'll take it for sure (or my scale is broken). Feels good to be in sight of 299. More tracking today.)

4/12- 307.4 (-4.2) (ok, this is when I normally get frustrated and throw my hands up with the scale showing an increase. However, there are five more days, I'm down 4.2 pounds in five days and I'm not going to quit because I know where quitting will take me. And I know the likely cause -- kid's choose dinner night last night -- they chose pizza. My kryptonite. Log it, track it, admit it and move on.)

4/13- 307.4 (-4.2) (a little stress at work and instead of eating the whole vending machine I had carrots and hummus. Not nearly as tasty as some chocolate but I was happy I didn't sabotage myself and then throw the day away. Four more days -- would like to get to 305.0 even. Some work to do but short term goal is in sight)

4/14- 308.0 (-3.6) (come on now, focus. not so much sabotage as caught up celebrating with too much food. Three more days to get this right and stay on track.)

4/15- 308.0 (-3.6) (this is like a 10 round fight -- new "me" versus old "me". Round 8 was a draw. "New" is going to win rounds 9 and 10 to win the 10 day challenge )

4/16- 308.0 (-3.6) (ok, plateau perhaps. Or I have hit my goal for this 10 day and my body has decided to wait until the next round.)

4/17- 307.4 (-4.2) (This feels great. A solid 10 days, some ups, some downs. But overall a good loss. I know it is the name of the challenge but the timing is great. Kept me focused and realizing I can carry on for just another couple of days instead of focusing on a year long weight loss plan. On to R38!!)

CynthiaByrne wrote: »

Ending weight (round 36) - 185.0

4/8 - 184.0
4/9 - 185.4....CRAP, here I go again! I don't like this ride anymore. Up & Down is making me dizzy......
4/10 - 184.8
4/11 - 186.0....OOPS! Tuesday's usually get away from me. TOPS weigh in, so I treat myself to fast food &
dessert afterwards. Back on track now! Tomorrow will be a better weight.
4/12 - 185.8
4/13 - 186.4
4/14 - 186.8
4/15 - 187.5
4/16 - 188.6.... Holy Crap! Just because the weather is bad, doesn't give me the go ahead to binge!
4/17 - 187.2....Jeez Loueez. Up 3 pounds this round. WTH is wrong with me?

It won't be easy, but it will be worth it!
My ultimate goal is 170lbs, so any loss is a good loss.

keep pushing hun and get back on it

We all had bad weeks/rounds, you'll be good in no time xx

4/8: 142.6, Lord I sure could use A LOT of motivation. Fell down the rabbit hole in the summer of 2016. No excuses because I have little patience for them. 20 months and 20 lbs later I feel exhausted and disappointed.

4/9: 143.6, gotta love that beer and restaurant backlash. Didn’t have enough calories today, under 1000. My only indulgence was 1 glass of wine. Got busy and suddenly it’s 8:00

4/10: 140.8, Buh Bye water weight. Today was a struggle to consume enough real food calories. I’ve been overly busy at work and home and I’m making a herculean effort to avoid processed frankin-food and the “Mile High pie” my coworker brought in to share with us. I wanted to shake her and ask “have you any idea how difficult it is to stay on track with your amazing looking pie in the break room?” Gold plated problems. Le sigh…

4/11: 138.8, this is unexpected. Should return to normal by tomorrow. In the meantime I’ll enjoy the moment.

4/12: 139.4, Yesterday was a good food day. On target with romaine, tomato, 4 oz salmon salad, 8 oz tomato and a whole wheat wrap with avocado and home made salsa for lunch. Dinner as 3 oz of ham, steamed broccoli, thin sliced 21 grain bread (60 calories of bready-goodness) and 6 oz of red wine. It was a poopy day at work, but we passed state inspection. Today's goal - no wine , more water (I've been way below my norm), 80-90% unprocessed foods (exceptions - a whole wheat wrap, a thin slice of bread, store bought condiments and juices)

4/13: 137.4, I’m liking this number! Yesterday I enjoyed the same lunch. Dinner was Home made white bean, ham, and veggie soup, steamed broccoli, and toasted 21 grain thin slice of bread with 44g of avocado. I met my daily goal, too.

4/14: 137.6, On target with my calories and macros. I’m very happy with my progress and feel blessed to be sharing this journey with all of you.

4/15: 136.8, On target Monday through yesterday with deficit and limited alcohol consumption. Today is my free day so

4/16: 137.8, (yesterday) free day was really good, calorically. Macros were heavy on the carbohydrates and too light on protein, but that’s to purpose if the free day. To break the rut and keep the body guessing.

4/17: 137.4, On target yesterday with food and macros. Still low on water. I avoid it when I'm cold and drinking hot water makes my mouth feel dehydrated. Weird, I know.
Donated 5.2 lbs in this challenge. Woo Hoo!! Let’s do it, again!

This is my second round. I started with round 35 and skipped one. I found that I gained weight back for the round i skipped so im back at it again.

Osw 144
Sw 139.7
Round 37 goal - 137.5
Overall goal weight - 119

day/Weight/Comment

4/8 139.7 I'm super happy I finally broke 140 this morning. I'm enjoying my fasting routine but slipped up with self control a couple of days last week. Today I get to eat from 10 am to 8 pm. Then I'll start another fasting phase. I'm starting to see some weight loss changes in my body.
4/9 141.9 I ate a lot of carbs yesterday so I'm not surprised to see this gain. Have to be better about watching what I eat today. I can only have lunch and dinner today. Lunch is 450 cal so I can have somewhat of a decent dinner later and still be under my calorie limit today.
4/10 141.5 I'm down a little but still not happy about my weight this week.
4/11 141.2 I'm steadily lossing a little. I'm craving sweets bad recently.
4/12 141.4 back up a little today. We ended up having dinner at a friend's so I think I over ate just a bit. I need to figure something out so I can loss the weight I need before the wedding.
4/13 139.6 I don't know why I dropped almost 2 pounds in a day but I'm so happy I did. I'm hoping I'll stay out of the 140's for good now.
4/14 139.3 I'm glad to see I'm getting closer to my goal.
4/15 140.0 I over ate at my uncle's b day party so I'm not surprised to see this.
4/16 140.3 I am bloated today thanks mother nature. I went on a 4 mile run/walk yesterday and it felt great. Maybe I'll start running consistently again.
4/17 141.2 ugh I'm pretty frustrated with my weight recently. Yesterday I signed up for my first marathon to help motivate me. I'm disappointed that I gained back what I had lost.

Age 60, 5'4" and eating in a livable way = It's. Not. A. Diet. I eat back exercise calories, or I would be starving and cranky. Hubby does not like cranky me.
MFP SW 195 ~ Goals: #1 = 150 / #2 = 145 [normal BMI] / #3 = maintain 140 - 145
Thrilled with my 2/15/18 annual physical: BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14

My digital scale only has 1/2# increments, and I'm too cheap to buy a fancier scale. Weigh first thing in morning / comments reflect prior day.
Previous round EW 154.5 LW 152.5
04/08: 156.0 Late lunch was fast food including French fries (which hubby and I rarely eat nowadays), then binged on peanut M&Ms in evening ~ ack!!! Even stopped logging b/c counts were so bad. Walked dog 3.77 mi 1:02:50. Fitbit 13,035 steps, 250+ steps 9/14 (tax preparer meeting / drive time) & 27 floors.
04/09: 155.0 Net calories, sodium & sugar red (not too bad), protein good, fiber low (again) & 14c water. Walked dog 3.61 mi 1:02:54. Fitbit 14,819 steps, 250+ steps 9/14 (church + nap time) & 31 floors.
04/10: 154.0 Eating getting back on track ~ net calories -182, sugar -11, sodium green, fiber & protein good (yay!) & 15c water. Rest day / Fitbit 9,841 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 33 floors ~ also enrolled in the Wellness Step by Step Challenge at work (4/16 - 8/31) and added ChallengeRunner app to my phone ~ excited to do this!
04/11: 154.0 Net calories -92, sugar -10 (mostly fruit, yogurt, power muffin), sodium RED, fiber & protein good (2 days in a row!) & 11c water. Treadmill before work / 3 mi 48:35 / stretched. Fitbit 13,037 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (noon meeting) & 56 floors.
04/12: 153.5 Net calories / sodium / sugar red, protein good, fiber ok & 13c water. Walked dog after work 3.77 mi 1:02:40. Fitbit 15,319 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 42 floors.
04/13: 153.5 Seminar 8 hrs + handled check-in table + drive time / evening choir = rest day. Food diary a guess: net calories / sodium / sugar red, fiber ok, protein good & 12c water. Fitbit 7,846 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 8 floors.
04/14: 153.5 Treadmill before work / 3 mi 49:47 / stretched. Net calories & sugar red, sodium, protein & fiber good & 14c water. Way too much snacking. Fitbit 12,237 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 47 floors.
04/15: 154.5 Day 1 of record-setting blizzard (Sat.) / shoveled snow 1 hour while hubby snowblowed. Travel discouraged / events & businesses closed. Net calories, sodium & sugar red (frustration eating due to storm & forced hibernation), protein & fiber good, 14c water. Fitbit 7,986 steps, 250+ steps 6/14 (lots of sitting & napping at home) & 26 floors.
04/16: 155.5 Day 2 of blizzard (Sun.) ~ everything canceled or closed, including church services ~ by evening, snow slowed down but wind still howling & 23+ inches snowfall, an April record in Green Bay. Workout again was shoveling while hubby snowblowed (2X). Net calories, sugar & sodium red (evening snacking with hubby), protein & fiber both low & 10c water. Fitbit 7,794 steps, 250+ steps 6/14 (more sitting & napping) & 62 floors (not sure how).
04/17: 155.5 (Mon.) Snow finally ended / workplace closed for day / crews needed time to clear parking lots & roads. Snowfall total at 24.2" and 2nd highest snowfall in single event in all of Green Bay history. Shoveled for last time while hubby again snowblowed. Eating still way off-track (ack!) & 14c water. Fitbit 10,249 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 (no naps / kept busy) & 42 floors.

Have patience. All things are difficult before they become easy. ~ Saadi (Persian poet)

This is Round 10 for me. I had a rough end of Round 9, but there are things to look forward to. I'm officially going to start a keto WOE on Monday, 4/16, and I'm going to work on cutting down my carbs significantly before then (to get myself in the mood).

Age: 46
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)
R33 SW = 209.6 EW = 207.4 (-2.2) AW = 208.2 (-0.7)
R34 SW = 207.4 EW = 206.6 (-0.8) AW = 206.6 (-1.6)
R35 SW = 206.6 EW = 204.2 (-2.4) AW = 204.1 (-2.5)
R36 SW = 204.1 EW = 207.4 (+3.3) AW = 203.9 (-0.2)

Total loss (since 1/14/18, but before this round): 12.6 lbs
Average weight loss per round: 1.52 lbs

R37 SW = 207.4
Goal for this round: 202.0

Day/Weight/Comment

4/8 = 207.0 (-0.4). Played basketball yesterday, but had parents over and took them out to dinner to my favorite Mexican place. At least weight is heading in the proper direction.

4/9 = 205.4 (-1.6). BOUNCE BACK™. I had a good day eating yesterday, topped off by my favorite salad from a relatively healthy restaurant. Went grocery shopping for the week and tried to look around for some easy ready-made stuff that will work in a pinch when I start keto next week, and was able to find a couple of things (which was nice). My wife and I started our SL 5x5 last night, and I only wanted to spank her once or twice as she argued with me regarding a program I have done extensive research on (and that she knows NOTHING about). We got through it. I'm really happy to see my weight headed back down relatively quickly. As much as I know big spikes in weight are very temporary (as long as I'm being accountable and generally staying the course), it still sometimes feels traumatizing to see them. I'm going to begin to cut down on my carbs and stay away from all sweets this week (except my birthday on Saturday) in preparation for my new lifestyle.

4/10 = 204.2 (-1.2). Another BOUNCE BACK™. After freaking out 3 days ago (gaining 5 lbs in 2 days), it's nice to have again the experience of noticing things going back to normal as the days pass. Just about down to my SW from last round, and I couldn't ask for anything more at this point. I ate pretty well yesterday (slightly under maintenance), but I had a sugar binge (500 calories or so). I'm officially throwing out my remaining candy when I get home tonight. It's the Devil. I'll have a bit of my birthday cake on Saturday, but that's it for sweets for the foreseeable future. I need to figure out some Keto stuff on the subject of sweets (whether to subtract from total carbs fiber and sugar alcohols), but I think I'm generally just going to avoid them at this point, unless I learn something amazing. I need to get my taxes done, and I have some things from work that I need to accomplish at home, so I'm going to focus on that for the next couple of days (at the expense of exercise). I'll get back to the exercise on Thursday (SL 5x5 and my normal basketball night).

4/11 = 202.6 (-1.6). ANOTHER BOUNCE BACK™! This is just getting silly now, but I love it. And if I'm being honest and objective about this, what's happening right now fits a clear pattern that's been well-established by me and others here. For me - one bad meal takes 4-5 days to recover from. 4 days later, I'm just about recovered. Yesterday was great eating-wise. I was under calories, and no sugar binge. Taxes just about done. Basketball tomorrow, plus day 2 of SL 5x5. I miss exercise.

4/12 = 203.4 (+0.8). This feels likely a normal fluctuation, even if it's on the slightly extreme side. I was under maintenance yesterday, though salt intake was a little high. I have basketball and SL 5x5 tonight, and I'm going to make this a GREAT eating day. All the candy in my home had been eliminated (by my mouth). Still trying to cut down on carbs in preparation for my new Keto lifestyle (starting Monday).

4/13 = 201 (-2.4). WHOOSH™. The circle is complete. I'm a pound lower than I've been since I joined this group. This happens, of course, on the day before my birthday. I'm going to try my best to keep it under control tomorrow. ONEDERLAND is so close I can taste it. Food was great yesterday. Basketball was amazing, too. Drank 21.5 cups of water. No complaints today!

4/14 = 202.2 (+1.2). 46 today. Going to try my best to plan things out. There's dinner (burger) and cake tonight. A couple of beers later when I go bowling. I'm going to enjoy myself, but I'm trying not to have "a weekend" that I have to spend all week coming back from. Had a screwy lunch yesterday that threw things off for me food-wise, but I was around maintenance calories. I think my extreme WHOOSH™ from yesterday may not have been completely accurate, and that this is just a correction. My goal for the next 3 days is to maintain this weight. Basketball on Monday will help.

4/15 = 204.0 (+1.8). This actually wasn't bad for my birthday last night. I moderated as much as I could: amazing dinner, delicious cake, and a couple of beers when I went bowling. Keto starts tomorrow morning. Got my blood work done yesterday morning in order to set a baseline for my conversation with my doctor (about Keto). My weekend is over today (eating should be good). SL 5x5 tonight with my wife, basketball tomorrow. I think I'll have one last beer tonight.

4/16 = 203.4 (-0.6). This is my first day of Keto! Gaining only 2.4 lbs over this weekend was a victory. My wife surprised me with dinner last night that was not on my plan (cochinita pibil, for those of you who know Yucatecan food) from an amazing restaurant that she found. I'm not as prepared for Keto as I'd like to be (food-wise), but I'm diving in head-first. My wife is going to grocery shop for me tonight (I'll get her a list). SL 5x5 and basketball tonight.

4/17 = 202.0 (-1.4). Day 1 of Keto was alright. Played basketball last night, lifted weights, and didn't feel handicapped. I'm not 100% sure what to expect for Day 2 (or past that), but I'm excited to find out. 21 net carbs yesterday. Went a little high in protein.

4/8
4/9
4/10
4/12 Joining late @ 254.6lbs. Which is way up from last week, and why I need to check in with some fantastic and encouraging people! Got plans all laid out, meal list, workout and SLEEP. Which is what usually sabotages me. Going grocery shopping in the AM after work and the goal is to resist impulse shopping. I have a list!

4/13 251.0 That's what happens when I stop eating junk and drink lots of water. Also, work a busy 12 hours shift! I stuck to my list at the grocery this morning! You all are a good influence already.

4/14 250.2 Despite comfort eating last night. This weekend is full of plans to eat out though. I'll be trying to balance my breakfast and lunch.

4/15 Was out of town with no scale!

4/16 250.4 Doing good considering I only ate out while traveling. Woot!

4/17 249.2 Well then! That's a 5.4lbs drop since I started spending time with you lovely folk. Clearly I need to linger in your inspiring presence more often! Thank you for being such awesome people!

OSW: 150.8 (10/2/17)
Round 30 SW: 133.0
Round 31 SW: 130.8
Round 32 SW: 128.6
Round 33 SW: 127.4
Round 34 SW: 127.2
Round 35 SW: 128.4
Round 36 SW: 127.2
1st GW: 115 (4’10 Female)

Round 37:
4/8 125.4
4/9 125
4/10 124.8
4/12 124.8
4/13 124.8
4/14 124.8
4/15 124.8
4/16 124.8
4/17 123.4 - A new low!! 3 years ago today I gave birth to my last baby today I am 5lbs under my pre-pregnancy weight with her, and I am .8 points away from a “normal” BMI

Day/Weight/Comment

4/8 148.4 This is my plateau. This is where I sabotage myself and gain it all back. I'm pushing through it this time. FTDI day 6.

4/9: 148.8 I was under my calorie goals but rested. I'm on heavy duty medication due to rotator cuff tendinitis. I think I'll save the muscle relaxers for night time so that I can do cardio during the day.

4/10: 147.8 Yaya! I'm finding that by drinking 64 oz. really makes a difference! Got my cardio in yesterday.
4/11: 147.0
4/12: 147.0
4/13: 145.8 What happened to 146?
4/14: 144.8 I'm not sure I understand these big drops. I see my personal trainer today. Let's see what she says.

4/15: 144.6
4/16: 143.8
4/17: 144.6

R35 SW: 168 EW: 166.5
R36 SW: 167 EW: 165.0
R37 SW: 166.3 EW: 165.5

Day/Weight/Comment

4/8 – no scale
4/9 – no scale
4/10 – 166.3 – I’m OK with this because I haven’t worked out in 3 days so I expect this to change tomorrow
4/12 - 165.5 - walked 7 miles and was under calories
4/13 - 165.3 - did 3 miles on the elliptical and stayed under calories
4/14 - 165.5 - did 30 minutes of cardio and 30 minutes of strength training and under calories
4/15 - no scale - went out for a really nice Italian dinner with friends. I had small portions of many things so it was alot of calories. Didn't want to be discouraged so I didn't get on the scale. Went to the gym
4/16 - 165.8 - not bad. Wish it was lower. I'll see what tomorrow brings
4/17 - 165.5 - no progress this round. Will try again

Day/Weight/Comment

4/8 -334.6 - This is a back up to past the starting point again. Plan on sticking to the plan more closely. It's been a rough few days making this number not all that surprising. I hope by sticking to the plan I'll ditch the water weight at least.
4/9 - 328.2 - Back on target for eating habits. I haven't gotten back into a routine of exercise, yet, due to the weakness and fatigue caused by my medications. I will keep trying to find the sweet spot in my day to get a good workout.
4/10 - 326.0 - Happy to see it still moving in the right direction. Still sticking to the diet and exercise plan, admittingly not really getting much in the way of exercise, working on it.
4/12 - 328.8 - Big jump from a day of not eating quite right. It's amazing the flutuations at this level.
4/13 - 331.2 - Had a bunch of Chinese food last night, so lots of water retention, some actual weight gain as my calorie level was over 3,000, but that's not enough to equate to 2.5 pounds of weight. Getting back on track today by skipping the trip to George's (it's a restaurant). Still at a net loss for the month and fully intending to have it go down again tomorrow and going forward.
4/14 - 331.0 - It's a smidge down. It's a small step in the right direction. Sleep was off and not feeling beat down by medication yet as well. This new medication may be a key to me not sleeping half the day or feeling the need to sleep half the day.
4/15 - 332.8 - poor eating.
4/16 - 334.0 - My official weigh-in day has me back up over my official start weight.
4/17 - 328.8 - Whoosh! Mostly water, but still nice to see. I worked very hard to stick to my diet yesterday, even though I did have a fair amount of cookies yesterday.