Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 40
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Female, 35, 5’6”
Starting weight: 158.2
Goal #1: 150
Ultimate Goal: 135
5/08 – 158.2 I’ve been losing weight for a little bit now, but this is my first time participating in this challenge so I’m going to pretend like it’s day 1 of my weight loss journey. I’m looking forward to the accountability this will provide!
5/09 – 158.6 Yesterday was not a good day on the eating front! I don’t know why I bought that bag of Starbursts, but it was a definitely a mistake. Not doing that again. If I have to have Starbursts, I’ll stick with the smaller packs. It’s a brand new day though and I’m excited about getting back on track.
5/10 – 158.8 I got back on track, but the scale didn’t get the memo! No worries.
5/11 – 159.4 Disappointing after doing really well yesterday and the day before staying at my calorie goal. I might try lowering my carbs today to see if that gets things moving in the right direction.
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I'm considering this round a pivot point since it ends on our move-into-new-house day. I've been lax in my calorie limits, and that's going to stop. I've reset my allowance and am dropping most bread from my diet. I'm also finally getting back to regular walks and weight training. I'm not keen on weight goals since I can't control the scale, but I'm determined to stick to my eating and exercise goals now and will hope to drop a pound per round (3/month) with an eye to hitting my UGW by early December.
Goals:
Weight ~~ UGW - 130; looking for indefinite downward trend each round, ideally 1 pound/round.
Food ~~ 1350 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.R15 end weight 151.2R39 end weight 149.8; averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1; ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149; ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4; ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6; ave calories 1650
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 1350 starting 5-8)/Comment
5/8 - 150.8 - 1647 (10-day ave 1791)
First day, new round, revised approach. I'm up a little, no surprise, but I've finally shaken off this horrible cold and most of the cough, so I feel more like walking/exercising. Yay! Happy to see you all!
5/9 - 150.6 - 1256 (10-day ave 1732)
Good day yesterday! I cut my calories without feeling deprived, went for two lovely walks, and started packing. Feeling very positive - and the sunny morning doesn't hurt!
5/10 - 150.6 - 1315 (10-day ave 1653)
A little disappointed not to see a drop but, in fairness, it's only been 2 days since I cut back after a week + of higher calories and my 10-day average is still higher than it should be, so the drop will come. I feel much more in control.
5/11- 150.5 - 1505 (10-day ave 1605)
We were invited to brunch yesterday and I had no idea the strata she served was VERY high in calories - over 900/serving :-( until she sent me the recipe later. Yike! So I went a little over my goal yesterday, although not too bad - 155. Back on track today, although we'll be going out for dinner as our house closing is at 4 o'clock. But I'll watch it!
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@gmiller725 How are you liking T25?
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I'm in! Goal for this round is to try to get more water (I'm terrible about that), and hopefully lose a pound.
Female, 38, 5'4.6"
SW 165.6 (4/23)
GW 135
R39 164.8 --> 162.2 (-2.6)
Date - Weight (Comment)
5/08 - 162.6 (A bit up from yesterday, but enh, that happens.)
5/09 - 162.2 (Yesterday wasn't a fab day - not horrible, just not my best - and so I'm surprised to see it go down. No complaints though, lol.)
5/10 - 162.4 (Apparently we're just gonna hang out right around this weight for a few days. And I have a sneaking suspicion why.)
5/11 - 162.4 (Suspicion confirmed. Now to not let it get the better of me when deciding what to eat. LOL)
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Jan 2016 SW: 228 BMI: 33.7
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Round 34 SW 179
Round 35 SW 178
Round 36 SW 177
Round 37 SW 175
Round 38 SW 174
Round 39 SW 173
Round 40 SW 172
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5/7 172
5/8 171 BMI=25.25
5/9 170 BMI=25.1
5/10 170
5/11 170
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RGW: 171
GW: 168.5 BMI Normal: 24.95 -
I didn't realize until a few minutes ago that I'm more than 50 lbs down from my heaviest weight (January 2015). When I see 190 again, my weight will be lower than it's been since high school. Life is working, and I'm just going to take another moment to thank everyone here for everything. This place has allowed me to sit with whatever it is that's been bothering me. It's given me space to really examine how I've been living my life, especially the pattern(s) that have been derailing me from previous success. I feel so much more prepared to deal with life than I was a few months ago, and this group has everything to do with that. I'm blessed to have you in my life, and I love each and every one of you.
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)
R39 SW = 196.8 EW = 194.2 (-2.6) AW = 195.8 (-1.3)
Total loss (since 1/14/18, but before this round): 25.8 lbs
Average weight loss per round: 2.28 lbs
R40 SW = 194.2
Goal for this round: 193.0
Day/Weight/Comment
5/8 = 194.0 (-0 2). I finally went shopping on Sunday night, and I actually food prepped last night. I made a sausage and pepper soup (delicious) and a bacon frittata (also delicious). Tonight I'm getting some new cookware that I need in order to finish my food prep: a chicken casserole thingy. Lots of work getting it done, but it felt good. And it's great not having to stress about where I'm getting my next meal. And it tastes good!!! 4 more days until I can resume basketball/lifting weights, but I might cheat a couple of days early and play Thursday.
5/9 = 194.2 (+0.2). I stayed "on plan" last night, but impulsively had another serving of dinner. And then a little bit of dark chocolate. I was on-target with carbs, but over everywhere else. Snacked a bit to much during the day, which left me with very little wiggle room at the end of the night. I really wasn't hungry; it was impulsive. Moment noted. I'm not going to dwell. My tattoo is looking/feeling pretty healed. I'm going to take a pic of it, send it to my artist, and ask for permission to play basketball tomorrow. Focusing on avoiding snacking when I'm not hungry today.
5/10 = 193.6 (-0.6). A tiny WHOOSH™. I literally overate slightly last night, so there's no other explanation. Overeating slightly is eating my prepared food, and then my wife comes home and says she wants tacos (which includes fresh chips and guac) from a local place. I get a skirt steak burrito with no refried beans and extra steak. I throw away the tortilla, throw some guac on top, and that was my snack. I also had lunch out for my friend's birthday, and had a salad with tuna salad, avocado, and Caesar dressing. Everything I ate for the day was Keto-friendly. It is getting easier. It really feels like I can do this long-term. I'm playing basketball tonight!!! And lifting weights.
5/11 = 192.6 (-1.0). A regular ole' WHOOSH™. I don't understand it, but I'll take it. I drove about 30 minutes to play basketball last night after lifting weights, and the high school I play at apparently decided to setup the gym with tables and chairs for something, so no basketball last night. Infuriating. I was out in the field for work yesterday and decided to stop at Panda Express for lunch. I made the mistake of not checking carbs before eating my food; I now know that Teriyaki Chicken (with no sauce) has 11 carbs, and whatever the Steak option is has 16 carbs. I probably ingested less carbs than that; I didn't eat all the vegetables in my steak dish (only the ones I know are Keto-friendly), and I pretty much ignored my vegetable side. It was an important lesson, though; trust no one! Plus, if I'm being honest, I did some math in my head when I was ordering, and I probably should have figured it out. I knew total calories, I knew protein content, and I could have probably extrapolated the fat/carb macros. Not to mention I could have just plugged everything in to one of my handy dandy apps that does all that crap for me automatically. Anyhoo... I ate great the rest of the day (ended up with 36 net carbs), so the damage was minimized, but YEAH. And somehow I still dropped a pound. On a side note, my wife is getting jealous at my continued weight loss. I'm trying not to influence her directly in any way (which is unusual for me), but I think she's coming around to it on her own.
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5/08-187.4
5/09-185.8 (-1.6)
5/10-185.8 (-0)
5/11-185 (-.8)
NSV-feeling good because I haven’t been this weight in over a year.
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curvyycaloriess wrote: »5/10 500.8- I think I am being a bit too hard on myself while wishing I had lost more than just a pound. I did so good yesterday and I am proud of myself for that. Let's do great again today!
I think you have a great point here. You're definitely being too hard on yourself.
At some point in your experience you might even enjoy a day when your weight stays the same (when you didn't expect that to happen). You've embarked on a journey, and you're doing great. Enjoy your "streaks" (like this one) when you lose weight every day for a bunch of days in a row. Pay attention to plateaus (or unpleasant surprises in the other direction), and recognize them as opportunities to reflect on what you've been doing, to identify potential issues that might be holding you back, so that you can keep moving forward.
This is going to be a long journey. We're with you. Being here and staying accountable EVERY DAY has been life-changing for me. I hope it will be for you, too.
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Female 30y/o 5'1"
GW: 135
Day/Weight/Comment
5/08: 176.4 -lots of water, made decent eating choices, ran 2 miles, 10K steps.
5/09: 175.0 -did not overeat, did not exercise
5/10: 174.8 -i had raman noodles right before bed... not as good as i remember it.
5/11: 174.6
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Day/Weight/Comment
This is my first round. I Started dieting last may lost 22 kg before desember. Then I stopped logging. Didnt gain before easter. And then I guess I just thought hey I have masterd this I can just eat without thinking because now I know what is enough. But I guess I was thinking more about what I was eating before easter because 5 kg jumped on so I am back to logging.
SW 92
Sw round 40 :73.2 kg
Gw round 40:71.2kg
Ug: 62 kg
5/08 73.2
5/09 73.4 I am watching secret eaters. I am definetly a chop and pop and a grazer. But no worries I work in a kitchen so there is plenty of things that I can eat without beeing aware. I have a plate of fruit . Trying to grab that instead of cheese and choclate.
5/10 72.9 realising ten days is not to weeks. My goal is not really realitic. But hey I will get as close as i can. Loads of things happenings in this tread.
5/11 72.4 Today I over ate. Had to go shopping for shoes to the little ones. We bought pizza itis so easy to eat my half of the pizza just out of habbit. Need to learn to leave food on plate when dinning out.
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SW: 149
CW: 149
GW: 145 (for the 17th) and over all 130
Day/Weight/Comment
5/08 - Forgot to weigh in but did exercise
5/09 - Forgot to weigh in, didn't exercise and had a BBQ so ate bad
5/10 - Forgot to weigh in but did exercise
5/11 - 149 lbs paying for eating like crap. Will exercise tonight
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@gmiller725 How are you liking T25?
@amfmmama I love it! I have always been a fan of Shaun T and his workouts. T25 is a super quick workout and has a person doing modifications the whole time which is good for beginners and when you need a break. I have the on-demand subscription so I just go to the website and press play. Netflix for fitness!3 -
Round 38: SW 159 (-8.5#) 10/10
Round 39: SW 150.5 (-0 #) 7/10
Round 40: SW 150.5 (-TBD)
Goal for each round: -2 lbs
Boundaries for R39:
- No manmade sugar;
- No yeast aka bread and alcohol;
- No oil aka nuts, chips, cheese, meat;
- 30 minutes of exercise;
- 10k steps.
5/07: 152. T-1. Morning workout. Bike ride after dinner. Eating on plan. Good day.
5/08: 150.5. Morning workout. 20 min bike ride. Walked a mile at lunch. Another 2 after dinner. 10k+ steps. Eating… well I did eat some peanuts last night. All logged. Not 100% on plan. But I’m going to take the
5/09: 149.5. I saw it! I swear I did. Took the day off from exercise. Yoga after dinner. Food on plan. Good day.
5/10 149.5. Lunch walk. TaeKwondo after dinner. Food was on plan. A bit too much at bedtime. Need to limit the eating after 8pm. But I’ve been so hungry. One serving of peanuts. I’m still taking the
5/11: 150.0 Not morning workout. Almost. But decided there wasn’t enough time. Almost went on my lunch walk but had some “team building” discussion with a new coworker. There’ll be time after work today for movement.
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Hi, all. Been seeing this challenge for a while. Been on mfp since 2010. Lifting and walking are my main workouts, but I hibernate in the winter and lean toward videos at home.
Day/Weight/Comment
5/08 - 132.6 - 3 miles and arms
5/09 - 133.8 - 3 miles
5/10 - 132.6 - 3 miles and lower body
5/11 - 133.6 - 3 miles and some yoga
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OSW 154
Round 37 SW 148.4 EW 144.8
Round 38 SW 144.8 EW 144.4
Round 39 SW 144.4 EW 143.8
Round 40 SW 142.6
Day/Weight/Comment
5/08 142.6
5/09 142.6 I need to get back to the gym!!!
5/10 142.4 I could do better. I still haven't gone to the gym. Busy schedule after work - I've been getting home late.
5/11 142.8 I'm eating way too many carbs and sugar today. I don't think my numbers will be good tomorrow. I think I needed to remember how eating junk makes me feel more hungry and lethargic.
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Female
5'3"
Starting weight: 503.2
Starting weight this round: 503.2
Goal weight overall: 199.0
Goal this round: 495.0
5/08: 503.2- Highest I have ever weighed. I am hopeful with this new plan I am going to be doing. I'm also excited to join this forum for accountability.
5/09: 501.8- I could have done a lot better. Today is a new day and I will continue to push forward but do even better than I did yesterday.
5/10 500.8- I think I am being a bit too hard on myself while wishing I had lost more than just a pound. I did so good yesterday and I am proud of myself for that. Let's do great again today!
5/11 500.6- I know exactly what happened- I did amazing all day long yesterday but for some reason right before I was about to go to sleep, I got so hungry. I ate over my calories by almost 900. It was healthy food but still, calories are calories. I'm ok with todays weigh in.
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Age: 49
Height: 5'7"
OSW: 233.8# 03.28.15
LowRW: 161# 12.10.16
CW: 189# 05.05.18 (-1.2)
GW: 155-160#
Round 39 SW 190.2
Round 40 SW 193
5/8 - 193: Up again. Lasagna and garlic bread for dinner last night. Going to throw the workout regimen back into the mix. 21 days left until the Bahamas!!! Have already decided that I'm going to have to shop for clothes for this trip - last year's are too small
5/9 - 191.8: That's better! Very decent day yesterday that included leg workout and weights.
5/10 - My gnat's butt memory completely forgot to weigh this morning!
5/11 - 191.2: Had a good day yesterday. Not feeling it so much today and think I may see an increase in the morning when I do my official weigh-in. Just feeling bloated and mehhhh!
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curvyycaloriess wrote: »5/11 500.6- I know exactly what happened- I did amazing all day long yesterday but for some reason right before I was about to go to sleep, I got so hungry. I ate over my calories by almost 900. It was healthy food but still, calories are calories. I'm ok with todays weigh in.
You narrowed down the moment, and that's great. The next step is figuring it if there's a specific trigger, whatever that might be. Or a habit. Or a feeling. Or a thought. The more aware you become, the more likely you will have a chance at choosing a different path the next time. Which reminds me if something I tell many of my patients...
FIVE CHAPTERS OF MINDFULNESS
Chapter one - a person is walking down a path, and they fall into a hole.
Chapter two - same person walks down the same path, and falls again into the same hole.
Chapter three - same person walks down same path, sees the hole they've been falling into, and they fall in anyway.
Chapter four - same person, same path, sees the hole, and decides to walk around it.
Chapter five - the person chooses a different path.
The point is self-compassion. We're always doing the best that we can at any moment. Changing is hard, and it's often a difficult process. Even awareness (Chapter 3) doesn't immediately lead to change. Sometimes we go backwards.
The first three chapters are about doing the same thing, over and over again, sometimes even realizing that we might want to change. As you're progressing through 1-3, you're PROGRESSING. It takes time to change. It's hard. And even when you learn something, you might still make a choice that you wish you didn't.
Forgive yourself. Try to start the learning process. Then move on.
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SW: 313.8 GW: 308.0 Ultimate Goal Weight: 190
Day/Weight/Comment
5/08 313.8 (-0.0) (My doctor is having me move to a low carb diet between 20 and 50 carbs. I've done it once before with success but then found my way back to white flour, sugar, and all of the other crap that seeps into my food choices. I'm looking forward to planning, focusing and dropping some weight. Would definitely appreciate any tips other low carb/keto folks have found useful.)
5/09 312.6 (-1.2) (First full day focused on low carb diet. Managed well. Not focusing on what I can't eat but rather on what I can enjoy.)
5/10 311.2 (-2.6) (Having done low carb before I know I'm going to hit a point where meat and protein doesn't sound appetizing and I just want a donut......focusing on planning, spacing out meals and making sure I'm focused on why I want to lose weight instead of just the task of losing weight.)
5/11 311.0 (-2.8) (Field trip day with the 1st grade. Took my carb-less foods for lunch. Found myself less hungry than I thought I would be. Got my 10k steps before we got home. Next big challenge will be this weekend at home with kids. Make good choices -- remember why this path is my focus.)
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Round 40
I started a 100 day plan April 27, 2018. I have lost 12 pounds. I am 65 years old and want to lose 50 pounds by Christmas. I am working on portion control and not constantly eating. I also have been trying to average out calories. Yesterday I had 1800 calories. Today I'm having 1500. Tomorrow I will fast till 4:00 and probably eat about 500 or less. I find it easier and it feels more natural to learn to compensate for overeating one day by eating less the next. I have one splurge day a week where I eat out. I usually stay under 2000. What i find hardest is the nibbles. Thanks for starting this group. I joined a couple of years ago and then dropped out. I really plan to stick with it this time. I would love to hear what works for others long term.
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