JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - Round 44

STATS: 5’6, F
R44(1), SW 128.8
UGW: 110

Goal is to lose at least 2 lbs each round. Hopefully at least 3 lbs this round but we shall see.

I started last round but hurt my back 2 days in and was almost completely stuck to the bed/couch for a week. So I’m starting this again!

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - 128.8
6/18 - 126.3
Ate well and within range, worked out too. Felt super good to start moving again.
6/19 - 125.4
I’m waiting for the water weight loss to stabilize. Of course less sugar and carbs helps kick start the start of eating healthier! Ate at my BMR yesterday and wish I could be at a deficit but still a good day. Couldn’t work out yesterday too much but going to workout right now.
6/20 - 125.4
Worked out yesterday and ate within my budget.
6/21 - 124.2
Still loosing water weight, which is good but need to keep at it when it all starts to stabilize and loss is not as progressive anymore! Will be working out today and cauliflower pizza for dinner tonight! Hopefully I do not ruin the progress with anything too sweet.
6/22 - 124.2
I’m happy with that. I hope it holds and doesn’t go up and down and on. Hopefully I can finish this round with this weight and I’d take that as a win!
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R14 SW- 160.38
R15 SW- 158.4
R16 SW- 155.98
R17 SW- 154.66
R18 SW- 153.12
R19 SW- 152.68
R20 SW- 150.7
R21 SW- 149.82
R22 SW- 148.94
R23 SW- 148.94 (no loss last round)
R24 SW- 147.84
R25 SW- 146.3
R26 SW- 145.86
R27 SW- 145.86 (no loss last round)
R28 SW- 145.42
R29 SW- 143.88
R30 SW- 143.22
R31 SW- 142.12
R32 SW- 139.7
R33 SW- 140.8 (gained last round)
R34 SW- 139.26
R35 SW- 139.26 (no loss last round)
R36 SW- 138.16
R37 SW- 137.06
R38 SW- 136.84
R39 SW- 135.08
R40 SW- 135.74 (gained last round)
R41 SW- 134.86
R42 SW- 135.3 (gained last round)
R43 SW- 134.64

Current weight- 132.44
10 Day Goal: Looking to average 2.5 mile/day walk.

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 132.44 No official exercise. Out running errands all day.
6/18 132.44- 2.59 mile walk
6/19 132.22- 3.09 mile walk
6/20 132.22- .58 mile walk and 2.07 mile walk
6/21 132.88- 2.5 mile walk
6/22 133.32- Very busy day. Unfortunately no walk.
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Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 -194.7
6/18
6/19
6/20
6/21-193
6/22
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6/17- Went out for breakfast, and a barbecue, made healthy choices and drank lots of water.
6/18- Great day for exercise, walked and treadmill, 50 mins.
6/19- Fantastic day, 68 mins of exercise, 12,700 walking steps. Kept super active.
6/20- Did not get much sleep last night. Made sure I had lots of vegetables, water, and went shopping for some
more fruit.
6/21-I had fresh picked strawberries today, they were so good. Feeling stronger. I start radiation Monday, today my drivers license gets suspended until I finish treatment.
6/22- Focusing on the positives. Planning what I will be eating for my meals next week. I`m going to be strong!

HSW : 257.7lbs
CSW : 237.8 lbs (15 Jan, 2018) Round 44 GOALS:
1) get back into daily logging and daily posting posting
2) stay Alcohol-Free!
3) 8k steps per day with 10 active hours per day
4) Goal Weight: get below 215 over consecutive days … and STAY THERE!

Day/Weight/Comment
17/06: 216.8 … feeling bloated, so a little bump … that’s ok
18/06: 217.4 … did not want to post today, although I am doing everything right, so maybe a whoosh is otw
19/06: 218.4 … TOM
20/06: 215.0 … Finally! YES!! whoosh *phew* keep doin’ what I’m doin’
21/06: 214.2 … Okay ... well, let’s see.
22/06: 215.0 …. I am hoping to see that 214.x again tomorrow
23/06: 214.8 … hoping for same or lower tomorrow. Will work hard today.
24/06:
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26/06: goal: below 215

I am SO SO determined!! I 100% NEED to get back into daily logging and being mindful about what I eat and drink.

This is a long term thing, a few bad days is something I'm getting better at coping with.

OSW: 203 (1st April 2018)

End R37: 196.8 (-4.4)
End R38: 191.8 (-5.0)
End R39: 190.2 (-1.6)
End R40: 186.2 (-4.0)
End R41: 181.8 (-4.4)
End R42: 179.2 (-2.6)
End R43: 177.2 (-2.0)

R44 Goal: 175

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17: 177.0 Better than I had any right to expect.
6/18: 176.2 I'm on track again. My next goal is 175, which is my June-end goal and marks 2 stone lost.
6/19: 177.4 Okay.
6/20: 177.0
6/21: 177.2 It's been a bad week for me. Daughter's birthday and I ran with it.
6/22: 176.4 Another day or two before I'm out of the woods.
6/23: 178.0 I expected this, but I'm still not happy. Time to get my mind right again.
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Age 48
Height 5’11”
SW 97kg
CW 91,8kg
GW 79kg

Round 42 lost 1.5kg
Round 43 lost 1.5kg
Round 44
SW 91.8
End Round 44 GW 90.8kg

6/17 91.1kg (-0.7kg) Ate a bit under my kcal goal and went to a welnesscentre. So lots of fluid loss. But still happy wth the numbers......
6/18 90.8kg (-0.3kg) Had an emotional day, not very hungry (but ate a whole bucket of Breyers icecream) and stayed whitin my kcal goal.
6/19 91.2kg (+0.4kg) That was expected. It all went down too quick.
6/20 91.6kg (+0.4kg) Ooohhh here we go again...
6/21 92.6kg (+1.0kg) Went for a sushi dinner, with lots of soysauce. Water-retention.
6/22 92.5kg (-0.1kg) Out for dinner again . Back to home cooked meals!!
6/23 91.4kg (-1.1kg) Back to normal!
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Day/Weight/Comment
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20
6/21 - 191 - I am planning to drink a lot of water today and be more conscious about what I eat. I have to start somewhere.
6/22 - 189.7 - Ran for 20 minutes and drank a gallon of water yesterday but I also had wine and carbs at lunch with friends. Balance?
6/23 - 190.6 - A lot of eating on the go yesterday = a lot of sodium
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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
Start Round 4/18 - 167.8 End of Round 4/27 - 167.2
Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4
Round 40 - My 11th Round
Start Round 5/08 - 169.6 End Round 5/17 - 167.6
Round 41 - My 12th Round
Start Round 5/18 - 168.6 End Round 5/27 - 167.6
Round 42 - My 13th Round
Start Round 5/28 - 168.6 End Round 6/06 - 166.8

Round 43 - My 14th Round
Day/Weight/Comment
6/07 - 166.6
6/08 - 168.4
6/09 - 168.8
6/10 - 169.4 Yesterday's dinner was provided at a fund raising event
6/11 - 169.6
6/12 - 169.2
6/13
6/14 - 168.4 Gardening
6/15 - 168.2
6/16 - 168.4

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - 169 Grrr
6/18 - 168.8 Had a brisk walk last night
6/19 - 169
6/20 - 167.8 More gardening yesterday
6/21
6/22 - 169.2
6/23 - 169.4
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Just Give Me 10 Days

5'2", Female, Serial Starter, Loss 65lbs in 6 months with MFP in 2013 (250lbs to 185lbs). Did it once, can do it again. Confident it’ll stick this time. SW: 250lbs (05/28/18), UGW: 140-150lbs

R43 SW 240.4 EW 237.6 (-2.8)
R44 SW 237.2 EW TBD

Good luck this round pals!

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17- 237.2 Only .2lbs off my weekly loss goal. Also down .4lbs from yesterday’s R43 EW. Went to BFF’s birthday party with Asian food and skipped all the noodles and carbs. Didn’t have cake. Didn’t miss it. Woohoo!
6/18- 236.8 Readjusted my goals and calories budget decreased by 200 calories. Not worried about it though since I’ve been consistently logging below budget. I have a nagging worry in the back of my mind that this big weight loss at the beginning of my journey won’t stick. I’m at about 13lbs in 3 weeks with just sticking to 1500 calories. No exercise yet because I’m waiting for clearance. I feel like I’m cheating somehow.
6/19- 237.2 Didn’t have to get on the scale to know there would be a gain today. Too much sodium, not enough water. Bloated and crampy today. AF still a no-show. Meh.
6/20- 236.2 Not sure what to think. AF finally decided to visit. I forgot how painful and uncomfortable it is. At least it confirms my suspicion for the gain yesterday. Don’t know how this round will play out. I’ve never tracked my weight during before. Ate at a deficit and was vigilante about drinking water. Bridal shower luncheon for a good friend/coworker today. I’m budgeting my calories for the chocolate cake.
6/21- 236.6 AF is not a pleasant visitor. Cramping and cravings. Note to self: STAY THE COURSE. Your body will catch up eventually. 3-4 more pounds and I’ll have lost the equivalent of my 5 month old.
6/22- 236.2 4Cs= cramps, cravings, chocolate, and chips. Positive note: still down 1 lb since start of round.
6/23- 237.0 Had a mental health day yesterday. Shopping, hair cut, lunch out with friends, and mani/pedi with complimentary mimosa. Not a great food choice day but just what I needed to recharge. No Regerts.
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R38 SW 212.6 GW 210 EW 207.4 (-5.2)
R39 SW 207.4 GW 206 EW 206.2 (-1.2)
R40 SW 206.2 GW 204.6 EW 203.0 (-3.2)
R41 SW 203.0 GW 202.5 EW 200.4 (-2.6)
R42 SW 200.4 GW 199.9 EW 199.0 (-1.4)
R43 SW 199.0 GW 199.0 EW 197.6 (-1.4)
R44 SW 197.6 GW 196.5
Daily Goals: Smarter choices, that I still enjoy
Long Term Goals: A healthy lifestyle I can maintain
Short Term GW: 199.9 by 6/2
Short term GW2: 182.6 by 11/1
UGW: 155ish - by April 2019

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17 - Sunday - 197.6 - worked hard yesterday to find a happy medium between what I wanted and what I had calories for. Another day of being mindful while still enjoying life. I expect my usual Monday gain before any more losses. Really had to think about goals last night. I'm so happy with my progress so far. I decided to plan for 1lb/week over the next 15 weeks giving me til around November 1st. I updated my goal in Libra and it put my trend goal date around mid September at my current rate. So, I have room for life to happen within my goal timeframe. Feels really empowering to be planning for the next 4 months after a successful 2 months. I am committed to my health!!!
6/18 - Monday - 199.8 - Whoa what a gain! It's a just a hair over my trend line on the upside but this is about progress, not perfection. Not sweating it. I logged everything. But more importantly I ENJOYED everything. Sometimes lately I've been feeling bad about eating certain things - not physically - but guilty - which takes the joy out of food and other moments. So yesterday I had a plan to stay within calories, but we happened upon some BEAUTIFUL broccoli rabe and DH had to make pork and rabe sandwhiches - they were otherworldly. Also picked up some fragrant fresh picked strawberries - was going to have a just a handful - but MIL brought over freshly baked shortbread and I had coolwhip - so after a long day we enjoyed strawberry shortcakes. For me, food really is to be enjoyed - fresh, homemade, healthy food in moderation. And heck, even moderation in moderation! So yesterday was a win for me! Been doing well taking my supplements too! Back to work for another successful week! Forgot my blender bottle at work over the weekend so just a hard boiled egg and a nectarine for breakfast today. Leftover quinoa bowl for lunch with added black bean burger. Plans to order out to avoid record breaking heat tonight and alleviate stress after a super late night at the laundromat last night - going to prelog now so I know what will work best!
6/19 - Tuesday - 198.6 - I'm figuring this out! Chinese food take out last night - but made good choices; half a spicy salmon roll, order or pork steam buns and half order wonton in spicy chili oil. I was able to make those smart decisions because right before I left work, even though at the moment I wasnt hungry, I had a quick protein shake to hold me over. Good thing, I would have been ravenous come dinner time and ordered a ridiculous amount of food and binged. I noticed that my new fish oil supplement is actually putting me over my calorie goal. I got the liquid version for better % and absorption, but its 40 cals/serving twice a day - so that will take some adjusting to - eating almost 100 cals less a day to fit that in - but I'm not forcing it right now. I'm happy that I'm creating a new habit and hopefully improving my numbers, the food will adjust as I figure out how to not be hungry on 100 cals less.
6/20 - Wednesday - 199.0 - Still on target for downward trend - thank goodness for Libra (weight trend tracking app), it keeps me focused on the bigger picture. Went for a walk last night, cleaned the kitchen, did a grocery store trip to get necessities to continue on the right path. Had taco bell cantina bowl for lunch yesterday because not much in the house, it fit in the calories for the day and 200mg over sodium - this is actually a decent fast food option at 500 cals. Buger and salad for dinner. Today I have my smoothie, packed a delicious homemade chefs salad, and working on my water early! Forgot my fish oil this morning, but remembered to take b-complex to work to add to morning routine - it's a process but I feel the routine becoming habit! Prelogged breakfast and lunch. No plan for dinner yet, but I took out a chicken breast and we have tons of veggies to grill or saute so no excuses, cooking dinner at home tonight!
6/21 - Thrusday - 197.6 - There it is again! Woohoo! Tried a new recipe for chicken cordon bleu casserole last night, delicious w/a side of zuchini. I had to eat slowly and mindfully because it was a rich recipe with a smaller volume per serving. I was full by the end of dinner. I have the leftovers + rice for lunch. Plan to have half breakfast shake in AM and half for snack after lunch (I never finish it in the morning so trying something new). Usually dinner is my high calorie meal but lunch is this today, so planning on grilled chicken and salad for dinner. We have some gardening chores to do tonight as well so some fresh air and physical activity will be great! Happy Summer!
6/22 - Friday - 196.8 - A new number! A little less than 3 months into this journey and the biggest change - I AM HAPPY. It's not the weight loss, it's the way I'm fueling my body that seems to be improving my overall mood. Less mood swings, PMS is manageable not scary, I don't feel deprived of anything, I'm not guilting myself about the things I eat, I'm communicating better. Basically, I've improved a LOT of habits, not just my eating and that is SO satisfying to me. Plans to go out to lunch today, checked out the menu and will probably have either salmon ceasar salad or fish tacos (baked with coleslaw side). I'm going to try to order more fish when we go out because we don't cook it enough at home. Lunch was a last minute plan and we usually order out on Friday night at home, so I don'y have anything out for dinner. But I'm getting better at winging it and making it work - so I won't stress! Happy Friday!
6/23 - Saturday - 194.8 - later than usual weigh in. Don't expect that number to stick arond but cool to see it. Was worried yesterday would be a bust but had homemade dinner at MIL and ice cream at home and stayed within calories. Have a party today so taking today as my 20 to enjoy, since I can't plan for what will be there I will just enjoy the day! More leg cramps waking me up grrr...
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R40/My 1st EW: 170.2 (-1.8) AW: 170.7
R41/My 2nd EW: 170.2 (0) AW: 169.8
R42/My 3rd EW: 169.4 (-0.8) AW: 170.3
R43/My 4th EW: 167.6 (-1.8) AW: 168.9
R44/My 5th SW: 167.6 GW: 166

Day/Weight/Comment
6/17: 166.6: busy day yesterday lead to staying under my calorie limit even though I had pizza!
6/18: 166.8; Carby day yesterday and not much water.
6/19: 167.2; snack food with friends instead of real dinner last night!
6/20: 167.4; has auntie Anne’s pretzels last night for dinner, oops!
6/21: 169.2; more poor eating choices for dinner.
6/22 168.2; better portion sizes but not better food.
6/23 167.6; On my way back down!
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Female, Age 51
5'5"
Round 44
SW 171
GW 136
Prior Rounds 43 SW 168 (-2.4)
weight goal for this round 163
log every day


6/17 165.6 I am so incredibly stoked with this weight! This means that in spite of myself I am heading in the right direction. It really does help to log on this challenge, it gives me perspective and a bigger picture view of the fluctuations that happen on the scale when you weigh yourself daily. I am learning not to take the little ups and downs too seriously, and also that I can indulge as long as the overall week is more frugal. I am also finding that I am attempting to change my perspective on food. So much of my relationship with food has been complicated, I have punished myself by taking it away, have controlled things by restricting my diet, have rewarded myself by eating, have comforted myself with food, have tried to alleviate boredom and monotony with the variety of stuff I put in my body...but it keeps coming in to my awareness, through things I read or people I talk to, that food is fuel. I can gain enjoyment from eating, but it should be secondary, low on the list. The first purpose of food is to fuel my body. I am working on seeking variety in other ways, in noticing when the boredom seeks the cookie cabinet, and stopping to think and feel first. Not that I won't continue to struggle, not that I won't continue to indulge, but I am going to stay awake.

6/18 WEEKLY WEIGH IN 165.8 I was so incredibly thirsty last night. It reminds me of the low carb diet I was on a couple of years ago. I am changing my macros and increasing the carbs slightly, though a higher lean protein diet does keep me full, I don't want to go KETO. I have planned out the next 4 days of menus since my mom and dad are staying with us, added to the fact that I have started a household budget for groceries...working to get debt free! I feel good about today, and my weekly weigh in this morning is down 1.8 lbs from last Monday, so I would say SUCCESS!!! Remembering its a process, not a destination!!

6/19 165.8 I allowed myself a chocolate chip cookie last night as a treat, although I did try to resist. It's that game I play with myself, since yesterday was my "official" weigh in day, I do this math trade thing that allows me to indulge since I have all week to catch back up. Somehow this does not feel like a healthy relationship, but its so confusing, like I am a fish wondering what water is. I know it is ok to have the cookie, it actually may be good that I am logging it, extra 455 calories and all, instead of hiding it and eating the other 2 cookies in addition. My mom and dad are staying with me as my mom recovers from surgery, which definitely adds an emotional toll to me, but so far I am holding strong.

6/20 164.8 Feels good to be in control of my eating, we can control little else.

6/21 166.2 Immediate feedback on the scale this morning from my late night binge on bananas, chocolate, and buttered toast. Just get back on the bike and keep pedaling. "If every day were like today... You'd weigh 171.3 lbs in 5 weeks"

6/22 164.8 Whew, stayed in my limits yesterday but felt like I ate a lot.

6/23 166.6 Late night snacking appearing as feedback on the scale today. Today and tomorrow I am staying on my plan, looking to hit 164.2 on Monday!

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This is my 1st round. I've been really struggling with my weight the last month, yo-yo-ing up and down the same couple of pounds. Hope these 10 days can get me back on track.

Start Weight: 171 (Female, age 48, 5'4")
Ultimate Goal Weight: 139
Goal for This Challenge: 3 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment

6/17: Weight = 171, I didn't track calories today and had too many salty/carby snacks + Margaritas at Father's Day cook-out

6/18: Weight = 172, I expected a bump up from yesterday but this is a hard number for me, it is the highest I've ever weighed. BUT, I have a plan for the day and feel confidant. I am starting The Betty Rocker 30 Day Challenge, which is different body weight exercises each day and will loosely follow her meal plan. I plan to follow her general eating guidelines just not her actual meal plans all the time.

6/19: Weight = 169, Yesterday was a good day! I completed the day 1 exercises from the 30 day challenge and ate within my calories, hit my macros, and followed the meal plan guidelines: Protein and fruit/veg at every meal, carbs with breakfast and the meal after exercise (which for me was dinner since I worked out in the afternoon), ate every 2-4 hrs, limited dairy and was gluten-free, drank lots of water. Feeling great so far, I will never see the 170's on my scale again!

6/20: Weight = 169, Yesterday was great until the afternoon. I did day 2 of my 30 day challenge workout and ate the 1st two of my scheduled four meals according to plan but then had a stressful afternoon/evening with my daughter (she was having an anxiety attack) and missed my 3rd and 4th meals all together. It was 9 p.m. by the time she was settled and I hadn't eaten since 12:30. I wasn't up for starting to cook at that hour and needed to eat something quick so I just made a sandwich and took to my bed to watch some mindless Bravo shows with a glass or two or Pinot Grigio. I logged those calories this morning and went over my calories by 350 and they were off plan but I'm okay with that. Everything in moderation, and I'm glad I maintained my weight and didn't go into a full binge eating from the stress.

6/21 Weight = 168.6 Yesterday was pretty good. I completed day 3 of my 30 day challenge workout and it was called full body explosion which I definitely feel in my lower body day! Today's workout is yoga which I think is much need to stretch this body out after the past 3 days. Food wise, I loosely followed the challenge meal plan for the 1st two meals of the day, skipped the 3rd meal (usually a late afternoon snack) and then was able to fit in dinner out without going over my calories.

6/22 Weight = 167.2 I'm down 1.4 lbs. from yesterday but not sure that is a real drop. I weighed in late this morning + I missed dinner last night due to going to the movies but was still in an acceptable calorie range and wasn't hungry when I got home. I'm trying to do intermittent fasting when possible, so an 8 hour eating window and 16 hr fasting. The latest I can push breakfast without being hungry is 10:30 a.m., so that means I have to finish my last meal by 6:30 p.m. the day before. I feel like doing this has (so far) really got me in control of my hunger. Before I was CRAZY hungry all the time. Fueling my body with protein/fruit/veg at every meal and spacing my carb intake to specific times is probably helping with this as well. I completed day 4 of my 30 day challenge workout yesterday and the yoga definitely helped, feeling much less sore this morning! But the biggest positive of yesterday is...I did not have anything at the movies!! I even looked up the calories beforehand and could fit a 1/2 of a small popcorn into my calories but passed and instead had hummus and veggies before I went! Have a great weekend everyone

6/23 Weight = 166.2 Another late morning weigh-in, but still great to sleep in! Yesterday was a good food day, I ate according to my meal plan and felt satisfied, not deprived, and hunger was controlled. Still struggling to get 4 meals in but am happy with the 3 I had. I completed day 5 of my exercise challenge and it was a cardio Tabata style workout, not going to lie, it was hard! Lots of jumping. In the afternoon, I took my daughter to a trampoline park and I jumped as well to get an extra calorie burn.

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