Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 39

Round 39 - My Seventh Round
Stats - 5'1", 50
HW - 189
SW - 181 R39SW - 131.4
R39GW - 129  ?-tentative
GW - 115 (120-110 range)

R39SW - 131.4
4/28 - 130.4
4/29 - 130.4 - ate over 2.5× my cals, including 2 TH Honey Crullers and a 175 g bag of Hickory Sticks   Stress ate after a family friend's death and my Uncle being given a very bad prognosis and trying to comfort my Aunt. Other stress too
4/30 - 133.4 - goodies showed on scale
5/01 - 131.8 - retention decreasing. PM funeral
5/02 - 130.4
5/03 - 130.4 - glad it stayed down as I had some nachos (usually don't have these), cheese, salsa
5/04 - 129.4
5/05 -
5/06 -
5/07 -

Male - 5' 10" - 52 years old

Original Start Weight 182 lbs in May 2016
Goal Weight 165 lbs

Late Start - February 2nd - 168 lbs End of Round - February 7th - 168.8 lbs

Round 31
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167

Round 32 - My 3rd Round
Start Round - 02/17 - 167.4 End of Round - 02/26 - 167.2

Round 33 - My 4th Round
Start Round - 2/27 - 168 End of Round - 3/8 - 167

Round 34 - My 5th Round
Start Round - 3/9 - 168 End of Round - 3/18 - 166.6

Round 35 - My 6th Round
Start Round 3/19 - 168.4 End of Round 3/28 - 166

Round 36 - My 7th Round
Start Round 3/29 - 166.6 End of Round 4/7 - 167.8

Round 37 - My 8th Round
Start Round 4/8 - 167.2 End of Round 4/17 - 167.2

Round 38 - My 9th Round
Day/Weight/Comment
4/18 - 167.8 Tiring day yesterday, and didn't eat much. Still showed an increase in weight!!
4/19 - 167.4
4/20 - 167
4/21 - 167.2
4/22 - 167.4
4/23 - 166.8 Treadmill last night
4/24 - 167
4/25 - 167.4 Treadmill last night
4/26 - 167
4/27 - 167.2 Walked for 37 minutes last night

Day/Weight/Comment Round 39
4/28 - 167.6
4/29 - 166.8 Garden and beach yesterday
4/30 - 167.4
5/01 - 169.7 Late meal last night, including beer!!
5/02 - 169.4 Assisting with moving household stuff. Varied from regular meals.
5/03 - 169
5/04 - 168.4 Poor eating in recent days. More snacks and fizzy drinks.
5/05
5/06
5/07

Female, 41, 5'2.5"
Original Starting Weight: 150
Ultimate Goal Weight: around 123-125

R37 SW 141.8
R38 SW 141.0
R39 SW 141.0

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28 -- Had company over
4/29 141.0
4/30 139.4
5/01 139.4
5/02 139.4 What is it with this number?

5/03 138.8 Yesssss! That’s what I like to see. And I even had a little breakfast in me because I forgot to weigh until after I’d started eating.

5/04 139.0
5/05
5/06
5/07

SW 165.1
GW this round 164
Round 38 - lost 0.4 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28 - 165.1
4/29 - 164.7
4/30 - 164.3
5/01 - 162.6
5/02 - 163.4
5/03 - 164
5/04 - 164.2
5/05
5/06
5/07

I started this challenge at round 27, at 227.8. I ended round 38 at 194. That is a 33 pound loss! I love this challenge! It goes against everything I USED to believe about weighing in daily, and has taught me to really listen to my body, not get discouraged by small set backs, and to celebrate the small victories!

Round 39 SW 194 Goal 3 pounds

4/28 193.8 Went off track yesterday, so would not be surprised, I am up tomorrow
4/29 196.... hello TOM!
4/30 196
05/01 195
05/02 194.6 14,000 steps yesterday, and stayed on track... Yay me!
05/03 194.4
05/04 194.4
05/05
05/06
05/07

Computer glitched while I was posting... Posting, again without my long winded question because I don't like typing.

Round 39

#37: 142.6 - 137.4 = -5.2
#38: 137.4 - 136.8 = -0.6

Day/Weight/Comment

4/28: 136.8, ……

4/29: 139.0, 2 birthday parties with chips and salsa (my nemesis), BBQ, potato salad, bruschetta (which I made and the only healthy option on the table), Tres Leches cake (I made this lightened version for the 2nd party and did eat a serving), and red wine. I have food hangover…

4/30: 138.0, Sunday funday yesterday = 1 beer. It’s my ritual. I’m pleased to have donated some of the weekend’s indulgences, though.

5/01: 135.8, nice to see this. Highly doubt the validity.

5/02: 137.4, 2 dates = bloat from restaurant food. Bleh…

5/03: 137.4, impromptu date the night before. Restaurant food, healthy choices, but it’s still restaurant food.

5/04: 137.2, long day at work followed by a short hike. Stayed at deficit, too. Still not enough water.

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 / no goal dates ~ I get there when I get there
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 152.5 LW 152.5
04/28: 152.0 Walked dog before work / 3.19 mi 56:48 pace 17:48. Fitbit 14,080 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 32 floors. Net calories -101, sugar -11 (banana & power muffin), sodium -170, fiber & protein good.
04/29: 155.5 Expected... ate out for lunch w/ hubby Sat. & no idea how to log accurately so didn't & no regrets (one of my favorite local restaurants). Walked dog 3.27 mi 58:33 pace 17:55. Fitbit 14,522 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 & 18 floors.
04/30: 153.0 Late lunch w/ hubby's family after cemetery visit Sun. Logged best guesses. Walked dog 3.27 mi 1:01 (stopped for dog treats at Al's). Fitbit 11,059 steps, 250+ steps 6/14 (church & in car 3 hrs) & 21 floors.
05/01: 154.0 Drank beer (& logged) to celebrate completion of never-ending work project (met my guesstimated deadline). Net calories red, sugar & sodium green, fiber & protein ok, 14c water. Walked dog after work / 3.08 mi 55:21 pace 17:59 (foot feeling better / keep up stretches). Fitbit 14,230 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 38 floors.
05/02: 154.5 Stuck with meal plans but Snacked. Too. Much. on almonds (before supper) & veggies straws (late evening). At least those snacks are out of the house. Forced myself to log (guesstimates) ~ ack! Net calories, sodium & sugar RED, fiber & protein good & 15c water. Rest day / Fitbit 9,129 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 40 floors.
05/03: 154.0 Fitbit 7,411 steps, 250+ 12/14 (spa night) & 25 floors. Stuck with meal/snack plan except finished snappea crisps for evening snack (unplanned) ~ net calories -208, sodium -358, fiber ok, sugar green, protein good & 15c water. Close enough for unplanned rest day (overslept alarm).
05/04: 154.5 Evening social event & self-control not so much... Oh well, oops. At least I got up from table to remove myself from further damage. No idea how to log some, used quick add... needless to say net calories, sodium & sugar all RED. 15c water anyway. Walked dog before work / 3.4 mi 59:49 pace 17:34 / happy dog & happy me. Fitbit 15,969 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 35 floors ~ hoping I can move up the leaderboard of workplace step challenge.
05/05
05/06
05/07

Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active

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.
5/03--220.0 There goes the water weight.
5/04:--218.6 I had to weigh myself twice this morning. I hate that my emotions are affected by the number on the scale. I know that I have been eating within my calories and exercising, so I will lose weight, but it is nice when the scale reflects the work that I've put in. Kettlebell tonight.
5/05:
5/06:
5/07:

Height - 5'2"
Round 32 SW - 173.5 EW - 171.4
Round 33 SW – 171.4 EW – 170.4
Round 34 SW – 170.4 EW – 168.4
Round 35 SW – 168.4 EW – 168.0
Round 39 SW -168.0 EW -
GW - 135.0

Day/Weight/Comment

4/28 168.0 Had dinner out tonight which included a dessert I shared with my husband. Also, I need to up my exercise
4/29 168.4 Too be expected
4/30
5/01
5/02
5/03
5/04 168.8 Sorry for the hiatus. Had a business trip on Monday and just got back last night. All in all, I think I did pretty well. No major gain and I ate out everyday. Life happens.
5/05
5/06
5/07

OSW: 225
Round 39 SW: 185.1
Round 39 GW:183
UGW: 140

R35 Lost: 1.8lbs R35 Ending weight: 193.6
R36 Lost: 3.2lbs R36 Ending weight: 189.8
R37 Lost: 4.3lbs R37 Ending weight: 187.1
R38 Lost: 2.0lbs R38 Ending weight: 185.1

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28 184.8
4/29 on road - no scale
4/30 186
5/01 185 4
5/02 185
5/03 184.5
5/04 183.9
5/05
5/06
5/07

I'm back and looking forward to this round. After two months of disruption with moving, house hunting, eating out too much, loosening up my usual healthy food choices, not walking my usual 1-2 hours/day, and a generally high stress level, I'm finally getting back to my usual routine. We should be moving into our house 3 weeks from yesterday, and in the meantime I'm just trying to eat well and mindfully and within bounds and exercise when I can. Of course, I also hope to (finally) start losing regularly.

Goals:
Weight ~~ UGW - 130; looking for indefinite downward trend each round; hope for 148 this round.
Food ~~ 1548 calories max (estimated TDEE); P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 30-45%

Weight 2/2015 - 218
Lost 68#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. R37 end weight 151; ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8; averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%

Day/Weight/Calories Day Before (aiming for <1548)/Comment

4/28 - 148.8 - 1269
That's better! I went for a lovely walk yesterday at one of the city's beautiful parks. Today it's colder and there's a vicious wind, and I'm still trying to lose this cold, so won't be walking, but I've restarted doing body weight exercises and am off to buy some dumbbells in a few minutes. I sold my set when we moved but I miss the little boogers.

4/29 - 149.2 - 1849
A little bit of a blowout yesterday, but things average out. All good, healthy food, just a little too much of it. I don't think the weight bump is from the food, though -- too quick. I think it's water due to cold meds. We shall see.

4/30 - 149.6 - 2102
Still getting over this stupid cold and I know I'm retaining water, although I drank gallons yesterday. And I overate yesterday (although it's not as bad as it looks since I did walk for 70 minutes). It's ok.

5/01 - 149 - 1990
Surprised I lot a little (for now). I can't seem to stop eating - and I'm not fighting it too much since I'm still sick - just a cold, but a sinus headachy coughy one. I kind of think my body needs the food for healing. Maybe I'll just sleep all afternoon and see if that helps!

5/02 - 149 - 1792 (past 7 day ave 1667)
Interesting. I've been eating more than usual but seem to be pretty much holding steady. I have been walking most days, so that must be it. Fine by me! Another beautiful day here and I'm headed out for a walk at one of the beautiful city parks.

5/03 - 149.8 - 1762 (past 7 day ave 1718)
Yep, that's fair. I did walk an hour yesterday, fast, so net calories were lower. Still fighting off this chesty, hacking cold/cough, and I feel like I need to eat. I'm not eating junk, so I'll just go with it until I'm better. I keep reading your entries for inspiration & reassurance

5/04 - 149.8 - 1775 (past 7 days ave 1791)
I'm may skip weigh ins for the weekend (we'll see how I feel in the morning), but I will weigh in on Monday for the end of round.

5/05
5/06
5/07

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 wate
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, an avocado and several TBS of peanut butter. Really sad. I miss my salad and vegetables. I think I'll try some scrambled eggs today.
•5/3 - 204 - Feeling much better today

•5/4 - 204.6 - I have under eaten by almost 600 calories in the past 3 days, so I am very unhappy to see this number that has nothing to do with sodium, no exercise or not enough water. I am a person that becomes overweight from not eating enough. So, I will have to have a few days of overeating my calorie goal in hopes of balancing things out. At least I can chew my salads now!


Seeking lower bodyfat %

OSW 154
Round 37 SW 148.4 EW 144.8
Round 38 SW 144.8 EW 144.4
Round 39 SW 144.4

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28 no weigh in
4/29 no weigh in
4/30 145.2 I took a few days off. I'm finding the preparation of meals and snacks so very important as is getting the support from family.
5/01 144.0 Made it to the gym and ate right!
5/02 142.8 Can I dare to make it to the 130s so soon? I'm on day 31 of and only had about 2 days where I had a cheat meal - not a cheat day.

5/03 142.8
5/04 142.8
5/05
5/06
5/07

Height 5'10"

Gotta remember to use these threads. Trying to actively lose again. Took a bit of a break.

Day/Weight/Comment
4/28 - 185
4/29 - 184.4
4/30 - 184 - Thought I'd be worse off over the weekend. Back to personal training tomorrow.
5/01 - 184 - Up the mountain yesterday. It's going to be too hot soon
5/02 - 183.4 - That's most of the bloat gone. Surprised, my trainer is back and kicked my behind yesterday.
5/03 - 184 - And here we'll go bouncing around again.
5/04 - 184? - Scale was really acting weird this morning.
5/05
5/06
5/07

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 = 196.0 (no change). Very busy today, so no time to post in my "normal" manner. Got some touch ups done on my Phoenix tattoo last night, which means no lifting or basketball for the next 10 days. Are within carb and protein macros last night, but was under on calories/fat. I forgot to use my Keto suck again this morning.

5/04 = 196.0 (no change). I don't think I've ever stayed steady for 3 days in a row. Weird. I was slightly over my carb goal, but all other macros were on point. 9 more days until I can exercise (the way I want to)! Went for a walk last night with my wife, which was nice. She has been wanting to get fit/lose weight for a while now, but has not yet found the motivation. She's 5'2"and about 125, so she's in the healthy range re: BMI, and she'd look great if she didn't lose an ounce. I still want to be supportive, though. Plus it's extra steps for me!

5/05
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5/07