JUST GIVE 10 DAYS - ROUND 42

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  • Snowflake1968
    Snowflake1968 Posts: 6,953 Member
    @Snowflake1968 As I say every challenge, it generally takes my body/scale 2-3 days to reflect the food I’ve eaten.

    @GrandmaJackie Thank you for the new link! ;):)

    That's what I am finding as well. Thanks for sharing with me :)
  • ghy139
    ghy139 Posts: 302 Member
    ghy139 wrote: »
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    Down 0.2 total 5.8 in 42 days.SLOW,especially knowing that I have been on mark with calories & work out each day at least 20 min.But still keeping on keeping on.[

    6/3-down 0.8. WOW,worked hard today.Water zumba & bike.Tracking good.
    6/4..same
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,645 Member
    Age 60, 5'4.5" 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. Changed MFP setting 5/5/18 [R39] to 1/2# per week loss ~ within 10# of UGW, weight loss had stalled 3 months + was feeling hungry more often.
    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 :star:
    Annual workplace Health Risk Assessment 5/15/18: Waist the smallest it's been since 2007 according to past HRA records. :star:

    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 154.0 LW 152.5 ~ net calories green 3 days ~ oops
    R20 SW 166.0 10/20/17 (my round 1)
    R20 EW 166.5 LW 164.5
    R21 EW 164.0 LW 163.0
    R22 EW 162.0 LW 162.0
    R23 EW 162.0 LW 162.0 = included parade day & Thanksgiving (no food/drink logged)
    R24 EW 159.5 LW 159.5 = walked Jingle Bell 5K in 44:37 & pace 14:22 / first time in 10 years my weight is 1-5-anything!
    R25 EW 160.0 LW 158.0
    R26 EW 161.0 LW 157.5 = included Christmas (no food/drink logged) & several gatherings
    R27 EW 159.0 LW 159.0 = included New Year's Eve (no food/drink logged)
    R28 EW 157.0 LW 157.0 = walked Frenzy on the Fox 5K in 47:26 & pace 15:19 / temp 10F & NNW 12 mph wind ~ fun!
    R29 EW 156.5 LW 156.5
    R30 EW 153.5 LW 153.5 = sick 4 days
    R31 EW 154.0 LW 152.0 = recuperation during entire round / annual physical 2/15/18 BP 110/68, pulse 64 and BMI 26.14
    R32 EW 155.0 LW 153.0 = oops / still lower than before sick
    R33 EW 153.5 LW 153.0
    R34 EW 154.5 LW 152.5 = Mexican restaurant day before end of round / high sodium
    R35 EW 152.5 LW 152.5
    R36 EW 154.5 LW 152.5 = included Easter (no food/drink logged) / snacked on Easter candy during week / walked Badger State Brewing 10K in 1:30:28.82 & pace 14:35 / snow+rain+wind ~ yahoo!
    R37 EW 155.5 LW 153.5 = Easter candy + eating during 2-day record-setting blizzard in APRIL :p
    R38 EW 152.5 LW 152.5
    R39 EW 154.0 LW 152.0 = last 3 days, changed MFP setting to 1/2# loss per week ~ more net calories :D
    R40 EW 153.0 LW 152.5
    R41 EW 154.0 LW 152.5 = net calories green 3 days ~ oops
    Round 41 (previous round)
    05/18: 153.5 Had 8 hr seminar + 1 hr drive time + no workout = very sedentary day. Fitbit 5,483 steps, 250+ steps 8/14 & 12 floors. Had every intention of eating small portions of whatever lunch and refreshments were served. Not so much. By evening, the introvert in me was exhausted, having handled seminar check-in and networking with 26 people in my professional association all day, even though I loved it. So after I drove 33 miles back to my city & deposited seminar checks at in-store bank, I picked up rotisserie chicken, deli salads and a few groceries on my way home, and proceeded to eat with abandon, including WAY too much sugar. After, felt bloated and blah. 11c water (at least I did that right). Starting fresh today.
    05/19: 154.0 Hahahaha... had 2 margaritas (first time in very long time) w/ BFF, and really enjoyed our time together / ordered entree that I love from the lighter menu / snacked WAY too much in evening ~ for some reason, really had the munchies ~ oh well, moving on from net calories -765 & sodium -2,587. At least I walked dog before work / 3.09 mi 53:31. Fitbit 13,986 steps (if I'd known, I would've walked around to get 14,000 :wink: ), 250+steps 14/14 (boom!) & 48 floors.
    05/20: 153.5 Weight machine & circuit training. Rummage sales & grocery shopping (Sat.). Fitbit 10,121 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 18 floors. Tried new recipe for skillet lasagna ~ will be making again! Net calories -39, sugar -8 (small hot fudge sundae at DQ w/ hubby), sodium green (YAY), fiber & protein a little low & 12c water.
    05/21: 153.5 Walked dog 4.35 mi 1:14:21 pace 17:06 ~ happy dog & happy me. Yardwork in afternoon (Sun.). Fitbit 17,524 steps, 250+ steps 11/14 & 33 floors ~ earned Shooting Star Badge :star: 20,000 lifetime floors! Net calories calories -159, sodium -1,560 (ack!), sugar green (yay), fiber & protein excellent (yay) & 10c water.
    05/22: 152.5 Walked dog before work / 3.38 mi 59:37 pace 17:34. Fitbit 15,756 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 63 floors. Net calories -103, sugar & sodium green (YAY), fiber & protein excellent (YAY) & 14c water.
    05/23: 153.5 Slight binge on Hershey miniatures THEN evening snack attack ~ ack!!! Horrible nutrition numbers except good fiber & protein & 14c water. Rest day / Fitbit 9,630, 250+ steps 13/14 & 29 floors.
    05/24: 153.5 Considering evening snack attack (mixed nuts) I am happy with w/i. Net calories -243, sodium green (yay), sugar -6 (mango overnight oats & banana & animal crackers), fiber & protein good (yay) & 14c water. Walked dog before work / 3.12 mi 54:22. Fitbit 17,416 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 40 floors.
    05/25: 153.0 Walked dog before work / 3.35 mi 59:42. Fitbit 15,948 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 40 floors. Net calories & sodium green (yay), sugar -10, fiber & protein good & 14c water.
    05/26: 153.0 Walked dog 4.2 mi 1:14 (hot & humid ~ record high temp). Fitbit 15,740 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 83 floors. Net calories & sodium green (yay), sugar red, fiber & protein ok & 12c water. [Friday 5/25 = work holiday]
    05/27: 154.0 Rest day / first farmers market of summer / yard work (hot & humid ~ another record high temp). Fitbit 11,627 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 17 floors. Fresh salmon & asparagus for supper ~ yum! Net calories, sodium & sugar red, protein & fiber excellent & 12c water.

    05/28 = Memorial Day ~ 153.0 Net calories -83, sodium -774, sugar -35 (fruits & veggies, yogurt, 4 Hershey miniatures), fiber & protein excellent & 12c water. Walked dog 3.36 mi 1:02:14 before church (hot & humid again ~ 3rd day record high temp). Fitbit 13,075 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 29 floors. (Sunday)

    Just looked up my annual workplace Health Risk Assessment results, and so excited! Changes from 6/2/17 to 5/15/18:
    • BMI: 30.7 to 25.6 :star:
    • waist at belly button: 33 to 30.5
    • LDL: 150 to 109
    • HDL: 68 to 84
    • cholesterol ratio: 3.5 to 2.5
    • glucose: 102 to 86
    My blood pressure remains in the good range. All excellent reminders that the scale is only one number related to health.

    05/29: 156.0 Expected... early supper at Chinese buffet (hubby's choice) + I guesstimated best I could + late snacking (not logged) = net calories RED, sodium VERY RED, sugar red, fiber & protein excellent & 15c water. Walked dog after rain showers ended / temp rose 9 degrees during walk ~ another record-tying high temp day / 4.29 mi 1:14:43 pace 17:25. Fitbit 14,882 steps, 250+ steps 12/14 & 50 floors.
    05/30: 154.0 Walked dog before work / 3.4 mi 1:01:39. Fitbit 16,090 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 47 floors. Net calories green (yay), sodium -515, sugar -18 (power muffin, 4 Hershey miniatures), fiber & protein good & 14c water.
    05/31: 153.0 Weight machine & circuit training before work. Fitbit 8,193 steps, 250+ steps 14/14 (boom!) & 35 floors. Net calories -110, sodium -573, sugar -12 (power muffin, oatmeal squares, banana, greek yogurt), fiber & protein excellent & 14c water.
    06/01: 153.0 "Rest" day but walked dog after work around neighborhood ~ 3 neighbors thought our 6yo dog was puppy / 2.14 mi 41:21. Fitbit 12,226 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 41 floors. Net calories -25, sodium -623, sugar -4, fiber little low, protein ok & 14c water.
    06/02: 153.0 Friday 6/1 was annual Girls Day Out w/ mom (81yo), aunt (70yo), sister & SIL ~ we've done this since 2005. Day was filled with family <3, shopping, pedicures and, of course, eating! Fabulous lunch, everyone else had paninis but I had fusilli with shrimp, artichoke hearts, white wine & sun-dried tomatoes ~ so good! We always have an afternoon break for dessert & this year we had pie break. I indulged in caramel apple pie ~ yum! Before leaving home for day, I walked dog 3.07 mi 53:19 and ate mango overnights oats (yum & filling) for breakfast. Fitbit 14,217 steps, 250+ steps 13/14 & 20 floors. No logging of food or drink + no regrets! It was a day to enjoy.
    06/03: 153.5 Farmers market / walked dog 3.24 mi 55:51. Moved 3,196# (I did the math) of retaining wall blocks (17# each), with hubby of course, from pallet in driveway, around garage, through back gate, across backyard, up berm and placed along 85' back fence. I started by carrying one in each hand (indents in blocks) but when pallet was > 1/2 empty I couldn't do two anymore, and only carried one at a time. Took us 3 hours total & I weeded berm as we went. My workouts are paying off ~ my arms weren't too sore, just my hand grip and lower back from lots of bending ~ took Aleve after and felt fine next day. Fitbit 20,258 steps, 250+ steps 9/14 & 65 floors. Net calories green (yay), sodium VERY RED, sugar, fiber & protein good, 14c water.
    06/04: 154.5 Rest day (Sun.) / Fitbit 7,796 steps, 250+ steps 10/14 & 21 floors. Lunch at church for new members welcome / voters meeting ~ not great choices available. Net calories -582, sodium green (yay), sugar -31 (cake, banana, veggies in skillet meal), fiber & protein excellent & 11c water (low for me).
    06/05
    06/06

    Today ~ Smile ~ Laugh ~ Be Kind ~ <3 ~ Eat Well ~ Be Active
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    @MomToMurphy, Yes, it's about 10 or 12 of us. I noticed that a couple of rounds ago, so I keep watch ;) We all seem to be doing the same thing. In my case, I know that I was in the low 200's for a while before an injury made my weight skyrocket. I wonder if that could be the reason for my weight bouncing around at that point.
  • Chesirekate
    Chesirekate Posts: 72 Member
    Round 41 end 180

    I didn't meet my goal for the last round (to break into the 170's)...I went off track a bit, but I maintained, which is huge. Still trying for the 170's...

    Day/Weight/Comment
    5/28---180
    5/29---180
    5/30--180...but 180.0...not .4 or .3 so I'm getting closer...maybe I should record the entire # and not round
    5/31---180...yesterday was a great day. And I think today will be too...
    6/01---179.8!!! I did it...huge motivation not to go off this weekend...I was just thinking about a glass of wine...but I think I will obstain and keep going
    6/02..179.6
    6/03...didn't weigh
    6/04..........didn't weigh
    6/05
    6/06

  • puddlegoober
    puddlegoober Posts: 291 Member
    @MomToMurphy, Yes, it's about 10 or 12 of us. I noticed that a couple of rounds ago, so I keep watch ;) We all seem to be doing the same thing. In my case, I know that I was in the low 200's for a while before an injury made my weight skyrocket. I wonder if that could be the reason for my weight bouncing around at that point.

    Yep! I think 180/185 is going to be my goal weight (we'll see!), so a slowdown is expected, I guess. Still frustrating.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited June 2018
    Yep! I think 180/185 is going to be my goal weight (we'll see!), so a slowdown is expected, I guess. Still frustrating.

    @puddlegoober, Yes, it can be frustrating, but you can make it to your goal weight. Don't compromise! I have done that before, get close to goal and say, ahh, close enough. 180/185 is a good weight for your height. One of my sons is your height. He said he'd be happy at 200lbs. I'd be happy if he were 200lbs also, but I hope once he gets there he takes it further.

    Good luck! I hope you break through 190 before this round ends, if not, early next round.

  • jerier
    jerier Posts: 384 Member
    @tiabirdie56 Ah, I misunderstood when I first read your post. I thought you meant under eating was responsible for lack of loss.

    @clarestorm1886 According to popular water consumption guidelines, I'm always dehydrated. I rarely drink more than 30 oz on a daily basis. I only drink when I'm thirsty. I'm trying to consistently follow the same guidelines for food. Some days I nail it, some days I don't.
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited June 2018
    jerier wrote: »
    @tiabirdie56 Ah, I misunderstood when I first read your post. I thought you meant under eating was responsible for lack of loss.

    @jerier, I have posted that I gain weight when I don't eat enough, which is absolutely true. If I under eat on a daily basis, my body just holds on to everything. This time though I dumped over a pound overnight from not eating enough. It wasn't water weight. I wasn't happy about that either. I want to eat every allotted calorie. I will only leave calories behind if I've met my macros. Ideally, I strive to do both. I know that it may not make sense to others, but it's what works in my favor. Every week or so I have a day of higher calorie intake and sometimes it forces my body to drop weight. I just do what I should and my body takes care of the rest.