Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 39

Seeking lower bodyfat %

My name is Tish.

USW: 253
SW: 240
CW: 205.4
GW: 199
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*
{Round 34 - lost 2.8 lbs}
{Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs}
{Round 36 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs}
{Round 38 - lost 1 lb}

Day/Weight/Comment

•4/28 - 206.6 - Back to this smh. Maybe I'll be on a crazy type of plateau for a while. Still retaining a lot of fluid. If this culminates in a whoosh, it better be awesome. Lol
•4/29 - 205.2 - I lost a little bit more bodyfat too! Weighing everyday can be useful during the fat loss stage, because it provides more information on your body's fluctuations from exercise, sodium and water consumption. In my case, even though I was already knowledgeable about all of that, it's still stressful. Not a good thing when you suffer from adrenal fatigue. Anyhoo! I truly find that for me, daily weigh-ins are more beneficial during the maintenance phase to keep me from eating foods that I know are going to make me gain. And I'm not talking about an occasional dessert or glass of wine, I'm talking bread and grains.
•4/30 - 204.8 - Yes! I like seeing this number and yes, still retaining water.
•5/1 - 203 - never got back here this morning to make a comment. Yes, very happy that it is another day of weight drop. Tomorrow, not sure about. I suffer from TMJ and last night it rose it's ugly head. I won't be able to eat a thing, so I've been working on what I could possibly drink to get in SOME nutrients today. My coconut milk avocado smoothie made with spinach and protein powder mixed with raw greens powder won't put me over carbs. It will provide plenty of vitamin A and C but not even half of my daily calories, not enough protein or fat. Gonna be a rough day, but hunger won't be a part of it. Recently, I have not been hungry until 3 or 4pm. I intermittent fast, 16:8. First meal at 4 is 20 hrs. I've been thinking about trying OMAD, one meal a day, but I just don't think I can eat my daily calorie allotment in one hour.

•5/2 - 204.8 - Revisiting this number. Not much jaw pain today, but still pressure, a headache and neck pain. Thanks TMJ! I made it through yesterday on a nutritive drink made of protein powder mixed with greens powder. In the evening I ate an avocado fried in butter and several TBS of peanut butter. (Smh, If I wasn't on keto I'd be disgusted.) Really sad. I miss my salad and vegetables. I think I'll try some scrambled eggs today. Tomorrow I'll have 2 of my grands with me. I doubt if I'll get to eat at all. Lol.


Seeking lower bodyfat %

This is Round 12 for me, and my second full round with the Keto lifestyle.

Felt a twinge of guilt after my micro-slip with chocolate last night, and I really didn't feel like taking responsibility for it. Old feelings, but it's good to remember where I came from, so I can catch myself before I ever have a chance to go completely back.

Age: 46
Height 5’11”
Historical SW (January 2015): 245 lbs
Recent SW: 220.0 lbs (1/14/18)
Ultimate GW: 189.8 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)
R37 SW = 207.4 EW = 202.0 (-5.4) AW = 203.5 (-0.4)
R38 SW = 202.0 EW = 196.8 (-5.2) AW = 197.1 (-6.4)

Total loss (since 1/14/18, but before this round): 22.9 lbs
Average weight loss per round: 2.22 lbs

R38 SW = 196.8
Goal for this round: 194.8 (195 was technically my ultimate goal weight previously)

Day/Weight/Comment

4/28: no scale. Went to a work-related party with my wife and and head a couple of bites of a dark chocolate dessert they had there. Probably has 35-40 carbs total. Not too bad, but not great, either. And it probably contributed to what happened below.

4/29: no scale. Total non-Keto binge last night. If I'm honest, I felt this coming, and last night (my Godson's baptism party) was the perfect time for it. Details... I had a couple of drinks (maybe 3) my wife made (her first time making white sangria... Delicious!), I had more than 3 cupcakes (cut off the bottoms and eat the tops), and I had some fruit with condensed milk and coconut shavings. Everything else was Keto-friendly, but I'm sure I screwed things up in the short-term. I really don't want to make this a habit. I'm back in the Keto wagon, starting right now. I've got a shopping list I need to buy, but I likely won't get a chance to go to the store tonight. Shopping and food prep tomorrow. My back is 85% better.

4/30 = 197.4 (+0.6). Not bad at all. I was worried that my weekend was going to involve many more consequences. This is Day 2 of my Keto reboot. I ate to plan for lunch and dinner yesterday (skipped breakfast). I have some Keto sticks; I need to try them out and see how long it takes me to get back into ketosis. My back is 93% better. I'm going to try basketball tonight, but I'm going to take it slow.

5/01 = 195.8 (-1.6). BOUNCE BACK™. I played basketball for the first time since hurting my back 1.5 weeks ago, and overall it was a success! There's still some lingering pain, but it did not get any worse because of basketball, which is good. Food-wise I was on-target with carbs, slightly over with protein and calories, but everything was acceptable given it was a basketball day. Took in 176 ounces of water. Overall I'm feeling pretty good. Whatever I did this weekend with my cheat, I don't feel like I'm starting over (no Keto flu or anything). I'm going to try to remember to try out my Keto sticks tonight/tomorrow morning.

5/02 = 196.0 (+0.2). I'm totally okay with this. I only had about 96 ounces of water yesterday, but other than that I did "okay" eating: at my carb goal, slightly over on protein, slightly under on calories. I was not in control of my dinner portion-wise, but I made sure the things I ate were Keto-friendly. Come to think of it, lunch was the same way; I ordered broccoli and steak at a hole-in-the-wall Asian place and ended up throwing away 3/4 of my food (lots of rice and teriyaki sauce). I'm getting some work done on my phoenix tattoo tonight (touch-up, about a year and a half after getting it). I got my phoenix to remind me that, no matter how bad things might get, I'm always capable of "coming back" from just about anything. Rebirth and renewal. I'm really hoping I can play basketball Thursday, but if my friend does significant work on my tattoo, I will need to let it heal up first.

5/03
5/04
5/05
5/06
5/07

R39 SW=220.9

I usually don't do goals for each round, but I want to put it out there so that I give myself some extra incentive.

Goal for this round: Average weight in the 219's.

Day/Weight/Comment

4/28: 220.4 Tough kettlebell workout yesterday and then came home and went on a 1 hour walk with husband and the dog. Massage today!
4/29: 220.0 Worked on getting my water in yesterday which I find much harder to do on the weekends. Had a great massage yesterday. Hoping the weather holds up so that I can get a long walk in today.
4/30:220.9 Had chinese food yesterday, so I'm not surprised about the jump due to the increased sodium. Went for a 2.2 mile walk yesterday. Allergies are killing me today, so no kettlebell
5/01:--221.1 More water retention from left over chinese food. Calories were good, so now I just wait for the water weight to leave. Drinking a lot of water today.
5/02:--221.3 Ugh. I am assuming that is still some water weight. I have been really good in getting my water in the last couple of days. Allergies under control today, so kettlebell tonight.
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5/07:

Jumping in a day late.

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28:
4/29:193.6
4/30:195.4 Wrong way!
5/01:197.8
5/02:195.2 Up, down, up, down.
5/03
5/04
5/05
5/06
5/07

I'm in, my first round and finally took time to hopefully figure out bookmarking so that I can get back here. I'm a 5' 65-year-old female with the common excuses - fine bones, hypothyroid, hate sports. Have lost a little (3.5 lb) going to the gym since Feb. but need to up the motivation. I watch calories but have too many "just a bit over," or "take this day off" days. What my Dr. said is so true - "You can't outrun your fork."

start weight - 163
goal weight this round - 162
ultimate goal weight - 130

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28
4/29
4/30 - 163 Gym day yesterday so down a bit. So thankful for my little local gym after reading comments on here. Lots of retired people if you go in the morning and so friendly and encouraging.
5/01 - 163
5/02 - 162.8 Gym today and gardening this afternoon, just have to not eat it back.
5/03
5/04
5/05
5/06
5/07

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
Round 37 SW: 125.4
Round 38 SW: 124.4
1st GW: 115 (4’10 Female)

Round 38:
4/28 125.6
4/29 125.6
4/30 126.2
5/01 127.2
5/02 127.2 - Oh man, what am I doing?!?
5/03
5/04
5/05
5/06
5/07

puddlegoober wrote - I just remembered. One of the quickest ways to get back into ketosis is to drink alcohol (as long as it's the "right kind" of alcohol).

I am not trying to be on a keto diet but if the alcohol part is true I would be in ketosis every night.

Goal Weight 135

Day/Weight/Comment

4/28 145.6 had 23,000 steps yesterday. Someone wrote on here calorie deficit is key. And that’s my hardest!
4/29 144.8 wanted ice cream but didn’t have it ate calorie deficit had 18,000 steps
4/30 144.8 I put all my food into MFP and it really helped me not eat so much! We can do this.
5/1 144.8 used MFP and it’s getting so much easier to use with time. Amazing how much I over ate no wonder I wasn’t losing weight! Walked hour.
5/02 145.6 ate more carbs and salt yesterday. But still kept under 1590 calories and walked an hour. Little frustrated. But going to try to eat under my goal again today!

I forgot to post earlier, I think,

Female 5’1” Age 68y
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ???
WW goal 137.0 HS Weight 125 SW Rnd 39 137.0

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

4/28 136.5 Yesterday I went to water fitness, granddaughter’s softball game, and to listen to live music at a nearby casino. Great day.
4/29 136.0 (edit) I went to WW for the first time since 12/3/17 and am below goal. 13# gone thanks to Keto. The receptionist asked what I had been doing and was a little taken aback when I replied “not Weight Watchers.” THANK YOU, KETO!
4/30 136.0 A battle rages in my belly.
5/1 136.5 OH NO!! Vertigo! DAMN! After months of no problem it’s back. I hope it passes quickly. Sometimes the “Golden Years” don’t seem so golden!
5/2 137.0 I went to the Asian buffet yesterday for lunch - the first time since mid-December. Almost everything I ate was battered and fried. I ate too much. The anticipation was better than the anticipated. Leaving today for 2 nights just off The Strip prior to going to Long Beach. No scale, as far as I know and possibly no internet. I’ll keep journaling and will post when I have a connection.