JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ Round 45

SW (6/24) 212.6
6/27 211.2
6/28 211
6/29 209.8
6/30 210.2
7/01 209
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7/06

This is my first round. I have been struggling getting back on track and definitely want some accountability.
My goal is 3 lbs per round
Goal weight 140 lbs


Day/Weight/Comment
6/27......159.8.... I have made it this far and am determined to make it to my goal of 140 lbs. Total loss so far on my journey 104 lbs

6/28........158.8....feeling great!!! Just now if I can get my late night snacking under control
-1 lb.

6/29.......157.4.... I am simply tracking what I am eating. Not really restricting anything except calories. Staying at about 1400
-1.4 lbs
Total: -2.4 lbs.

6/30.....156.2.....I have been struggling with an eating disorder for 5 months now. Since I have been tracking I have not been so hard on myself. I allow myself be ok with whatever I eat as long as I track it. I am feeling very determined to beat this thing. Today is day 4
-1.2 lbs
Total: -3.6 lbs.

7/01......155.8....yesterday was a little off on my eating and tracking. We had a fundraiser car wash then a comedy club.
-.4lbs
Total: -4lbs

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Another 12 hour shift today so eating should be easy to keep under control. Extreme heat continues so we’ll take it easy when outside. Looking forward to getting back into the 120’s.

6/27–132.6 lbs
6/28–131.2 lbs
6/29–131.0 lbs
6/30–131.2 lbs
7/01–130.2 lbs
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7/06

5th Round
Round 40 - SW - 193.2 EW - 190.2
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 EW - 190
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 EW - 188.2
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 EW - 188
Round 44 - SW - 188 EW - 187.6


Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140

Day/Weight/Comment
6/27 - 189.2 - Yesterday was not the healthiest eating day although I did manage to exercise most of the calories off. I'm going to try some different things this round and see how it goes.
6/28 - 187.8 That makes more sense. Yesterday I decided not to have breakfast, I want to see how that affects my overall eating for the day. It went well, I didn't struggle trying to keep my calories in check. I'll try it again today.
6/29 - 187.0 - Had an executive in town yesterday that insisted on a burger place for lunch. Nothing low cal on the menu at all! Still managed to stay in the green for the day, but so frustrating.
6/30 - 185.6 - I'm not going to get excited by this today, I seem to see 185 once every challenge for the last 3 and then it disappears again.
7/01 - 188.6 Well good thing I didn't get excited yesterday.
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Female, Age 51
5'5"
Round 45
SW 171
GW 136
Prior Rounds 43 SW 168 (-2.4)
44 SW 165.6 (-2.2)
45 SW 163.4
weight goal for this round 160.5
log every day

6/27 163.4 I set an aggressive goal weight for this round, but I believe I can reach it if I continue the course.

6/28 162.6 I cannot wait until I am freed up to get on my bike or at least go walk the dogs. It has been a long 10 days. On the bright side I feel I am getting a better grasp on my eating, and I haven't binged this week. I am biting my tongue about my husband's In and Out burgers, donuts and fat boy ice cream sandwiches, abstaining, and letting him make his own choices without piping in. This has always been challenging for me unless we are both on the downward trajectory as far as weight.

6/29 163.0 I can't begin to explain the series of events that led to banana split and potato chips after dinner. I can only say that the stress of caregiving for my mom for the past 2 weeks added to the ever present worry about my 16 year old son has caught up with me and something gave. I was either going to get drunk or eat ice cream, and there we go. I expect to see another step up on the scale tomorrow as a delayed effect of last night's binge.

6/30 161.8 My goal for this round is in reach! I am looking so forward to getting out of the 160's, and resolve never to go there again! I was looking at the before and after success thread last night and how inspiring it is to see how so many people are able to take conttol of their eating and moving and reshape their bodies. I am super stoked to have found this platform and community.

7/01 163.5 Just another reminder that our weight will reflect the result of what we eat, duh. Last night I had a heavy carb dinner, indulging in extra bread and paella, not really too far over my calories but enough to cause this immediate feedback. It was worth it though, because it is a lifelong change I am making. Better choices day at a time for the rest of my life, leaving room to indulge and then getting back on track.

7/02 WEIGH IN DAY
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This is my 2nd Round.

Round 44
Start Weight: 171
End Weight : 165.8
Total Lost: 5.2 lbs

Round 45 Goal: 163 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment

6/27: Weight = 165.8 Scale hasn't moved in 3 days...Will just keep doing what I'm doing and hope for a whoosh to be coming! Completed Day 8 of The Betty Rocker 30 Day Challenge yesterday which was an Abs workout and was under in calories for the day. My hamstrings are a bit tight today so I'm going to do some stretches and get in a short shake out run before today's Day 9 workout. This group really motivated me to stay committed the last round, hoping to do the same this round!

6/28: Weight = 165.4 Well, the scale finally moved a small bit down after 4 days, but not sure it is real. I had to get on and off a couple of times before this number showed up, the numbers were all over the place. I don't want to say it is discouraging, because it just motivates me more to stay committed but it is a bit of a bummer to not see any real progress so far this week. Exercise and food wise, yesterday was right on target. I was right on my calorie goal, hit my macros, went for a short run, completed day 10 of my exercise challenge which was a full body workout. I didn't have any gluten, diet cokes or alcohol & drank plenty of water. I still have a lot of pain in my calves, which I am pretty sure is DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness). I know those small muscle tears can retain water, so I am hopping that is the cause of the scale not going down. Today is a yoga day, thankfully! I'm also not going to have the protein powder I started using a couple of days ago, in my diet today. That's the only thing new I've added in this week, so maybe it could be the sneaky culprit

6/29 Weight = 165.4 Ugh!!! So frustrating! I don't think I have every tried to lose weight and had this happen. There had better be a huge Woosh in my future The good news is the DOMS in my calves in lessening, so hopefully the scale will start to move again. Yesterday was a good day food wise, ate according to plan, hit my calories and my macros, IF 16:8, didn't have gluten, diet coke, or alcohol, and had plenty of water. I completed day 11 of my exercise challenge which was yoga and gave my sore legs a bit of a rest. It's hot here today, for the 1st time in a week or so (upper 90's) but still going to try to get a short run in and then do my cardio workout that is scheduled. Heading to the beach early tomorrow morning for a day trip, so will have to be up even earlier to get my workout in. Dreading the swimsuit.

6/30 Weight = 165.8 so that number is back, what a surprise *sarcasm* I bought a new scale yesterday and did a side by side weigh in and was .5 lbs higher on the new scale. This morning's weigh-in in on the new scale, so it would've been 165.3 on the old scale, which would've been a tiny loss. It is what it is. I ran yesterday outside in the hot hot heat, did my day 12 challenge which was cardio blast (jump squats and push ups ladders) and ate within my calories and macros + had a glass and half of red wine. I'm going to up my calories a little bit this upcoming week and see if that shakes anything up on the scale. Will I ever get out of the 165's??????? Headed to the beach now, and will have to really work hard to stay within my goals today food wise. Have a great Saturday everyone!

7/01 Weight = 165.6 (new scale) Had a great day at the beach yesterday! I had a juice smoothie before we left and then tried to make the smartest food choices I could, based on what the options were. Lunch was from a beach shack, so ZERO healthy options. I had a cheeseburger/no bun, just the patty. Dinner was an Italian restaurant so I ordered two appetizers as my main course which were 2 meatballs and sauteed broccoli with garlic. I avoided all beach snacks but did enjoy a Margarita with dinner, made "Italian style" with Amaretto added in, so probably loaded with calories but so delicious after a hot day at the beach. We got home around 9:30 last night but I still made myself complete my day 13 exercise challenge, which was Pilates, so not too strenuous. I definitely didn't drink my usual amount of water yesterday and it is going to be a record high here today, so going to be getting in lots and lots of water today. Happy July everyone!

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ROUND 3 FOR ME - Female 58 yrs old Original starting weight 235 on 1/11/18


Goals: 1. 3 lb loss to land in the 180’s (even if it’s hanging by skin of my teeth)
2. No Bingeing
3. No “cheat days” only “Earn days”. No “Earn Days” only “Earn Meals” which are much easier to bounce back from.
4. 10,000 steps per day. Mixed modes of exercise.
5. Lots of water, green tea daily, apple cider vinegar before carby meals.
6. Check my blood sugar daily for improvements.



R43 SW 193.8 EW 195.6 +1.8 lbs Gain
R44 SW 195.6 EW 192.4 - 3.2 lbs Loss
R45 SW 192.4 EW = TBD



Day/Weight/Comment
6/27 Today’s weight: 192.4 going out of town today so tomorrow’s weight is not going to be good. Started this challenge with a 1.5 mile walk after dinner and a total of over 9000 steps for the day. Ate fairly healthy though my carbs were a bit over. Calories were good.

6/28 Today’s weight: 194.6 I knew this would happen. Restaurants are my weakness for sure! So much better to eat at home when you can!

6/29 Today’s weight: 192.4 Walked 10,332 steps yesterday. Followed my keto low carb diet very well. Restrained from the late night bingeing, but it was difficult. Used 2 squares of 90% cacao chocolate as my compromise. Bitter but better than nothing. Logged well. Drank my water, vinegar and tea. My blood sugar numbers were fantastic so my body probably loves me right now. I am proud I made it through another day successfully and that the scale reflected my sacrifices.

6/30 Today’s weight: 191.4. Walked 11,005 steps yesterday including work and home. Intermittent fasted for 16:8. No actual exercise or intended walk yesterday due to extreme weather so I am pleased with the scale. I followed my diet without any trouble and reached most of my macros though I was a smidgen low on protein. It’s going to be 100 degrees here in Northern Michigan today which is uncharacteristic of my area. We do not even have air conditioning so wish me well!

7/01 193.8 Went off course on diet yesterday due to heat. High sodium restaurant carry out since it was too hot to cook or even grill outside. Tons of water due to heat/thirst. I hope this will prove to be mainly water weight. Another hot day coming but I am hoping to do better today with meal planning. I got in 10,762 steps yesterday around the house working. I intermittent fasted 16:8. But otherwise, I pretty much blew it. More self-sabotage in the eating dept. and lots of water which is going nowhere with what I ate. I will be working hard on all this today despite more high 90’s degree weather expected.
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Round 45/Round 1.5 for me

SW: 152.7
UGW: 125
RGW: 130/135
Weekly goal: lose one pound, exercise 6 days a week a minimum of 30 minutes. Minimum 30 minutes cardio daily.

Day/Weight/Comment
6/27: 152.6 — The good news is that despite being gone 10 days traveling/vacationing I managed to get some good exercise in and I didn't gain, just left off where I was when I left. I'll take it! So glad to be back here, truly!
6/28: 151.8 — Nice to see a drop. Got lots of water yesterday and kept my carbs in check. Also quit eating at 6:45pm—no evening snacking or wine drinking, my downfall. Would love to see 149 by the end of this round, which means I really have to strategize my food and workouts.
6/29: 149.6 — I think my new strategy may be working…no food or alcohol after 6:30pm. Gallons of water each day. Trying to really focus on eating more protein which is something I’m not a natural at…..
6/30: 151.9 — No surprise here. I fell of the wagon last night after a particularly stressful afternoon. Emotional eating of naughty dinner with tons of sodium and carbs and too much wine. I also ate dinner way later than usual, close to 8:30. So, today I resolve to drink 100 oz. of water and do clean protein shakes till dinner, which will be a healthy one! NSV included running workout yesterday and an hour of Pilates Reformer and no muscle soreness this morning! I also got my labs back from my endocrinologist (I have Hashimoto’s Autoimmune Hypothyroidism) and I have almost no thyroid/metabolism hormones floating around my body which would explain this slow weight gain the past few months and unwillingness of my body to lose it. Meeting with Dr. on Monday and going to demand she up my meds and see if that helps. Fingers crossed! Happy Saturday to all!
7/01: 150.7 — I’m in the Bouncy Castle of weight loss. 😂 NSV is I’m feeling less attached to the numbers by weighing every day. I also went to a party with tons of delicious naughty food and only had one small serving of one of the naughty entrees. Felt like a true victory. Water is helping as-is quitting eating earlier in the eve. My new strategy is no food in the living room. If I’m going to snack I’ll have to do it in the kitchen. No mindless munching!
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Round 45 (#9)

#37: 142.6 - 137.4 = -5.2
#38: 137.4 - 136.8 = -0.6
#39: 136.8 - 136.2 = -0.6
#40: 136.2 - 135.0 = -1.2
#41: 135.0 - 133.6 = -1.4
#42: 133.6 - 134.2 = +0.6
#43: 134.2 - 133.4 = -0.8
#44: 133.4 - 132.4 = -1.0 Body fat 28.0% acceptable range.

-10.2 lbs since I joined our challenge.

6/27: 132.4, ready, set, go!

6/28: 135.4, binged on junk all day.

6/29: 135.8, more junk… Such is my pattern.
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6/30: 134.4

7/01: 132.2, minimal junk yesterday. Too busy at work LOL. Stepping down to DEFCON 3.

Day/Weight/Comment
6/27 / 250.0 / The scale was dancing between 248.8 and 250. Great way to start this round
6/28 / 250.0 / I did not get enough sleep last night. Funny how that makes a difference with weight loss.
6/29 / 249.8 / I’m back to excruciatingly slow.
6/30 / 249.8/
7/01 / 249.8 /
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Female, 54, 5 ft. 6in.

OSW: 186 (March 2018)

End R40: 171 (-3)
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)

Day/Weight/Comment

6/27 - 164 - I'm not surprised by the little bump up from yesterday.
6/28 - 164.5 - So my rollercoaster weight graph continues...I've been below my weight loss calories all week, so this has to be water. I'll see if I can sweat it out while I'm mowing our lawn tonight.
6/29 - 163.5 - I didn't mow the lawn last night, but I did take a mile walk in a local park. I'm realizing that the closer I get to my goal weight, the more of an effort I'm going to have to make to exercise.
6/30 - 162.5 - I don't expect this to stick, but it's nice to see.
7/01 - 164 - Sitting outside in the 90+ degree heat last night drinking a gin and diet tonic did not help with the water weight.
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Goal for this round to get to 200lbs ( if possible )

06/27 204lbs - feel bloated this morning
06/28 203lbs - aim for the day is water, water and more water 😉
06/29 201.5 lbs - I was very ill yesterday (upset stomach), so I expect this weight to rise once I'm back to normal eating
06/30 202lbs - still recovering
07/01 201.5lbs - feeling much better today and I'm back on track ... thanks for all the hugs :-D
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Jan 2016 SW: 228.3 BMI: 33.7
June 6, 2018 168.0* BMI: 24.8 ✅
Goal achieved! 2 years, 5 months, 6 days
New GW: 165.8 I’m a little shorter than I thought!
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Round 34 SW 179
Round 35 SW 178 -50lbs
Round 36 SW 177
Round 37 SW 175
Round 38 SW 174
Round 39 SW 173
Round 40 SW 172
Round 41 SW 171
Round 42 SW 170
Round 43 SW 168*.. Trend wt: 168.8 -60 lbs
Round 44 SW 168.6 Trend wt: 168.3*
Round 45 SW 167.6* Trend wt: 167.7* BMI: 24.75
12th Round for me!!
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6/27 167.6* trend wt: 167.7* loss/wk 0.5
6/28 168.0* trend wt: 167.7* loss/wk 0.4
I finally hit goal #1 ✅ below (avg June at 168.4 which is the 2lb loss I was shooting for from May’s avg). I wasn’t sure I’d make it, but I did!
6/29 168.0* trend wt: 167.7* loss/wk 0.4
6/30 167.6* trend wt: 167.6* loss/wk 0.4
7/1a 167.4* trend wt: 167.6* loss/wk 0.4
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RGW: 167.1

Next Goals: 1. Average weight for July 166.4 (-2lbs)
2. Average step goal for July > 8K
3. 10-day trend moving avg decreasing or maintaining for July!
4. Reach 165.8 (s l o w l y) in August, as I adjust to maintenance mentality.

Note to self: You always GAIN in summer, so any loss is a WIN! Slow & easy. Cooler weather will be here in the Fall! Reduce calories if you don’t exercise as much.

R1: Lost 1.7

Start Weight: 195.1
GW for Round: 190 (steep but my SW is an upward fluctuation and a lot of water retention)

Day/Weight/Comment
6/27- 194.0
6/28- 193.9- Ate rice today for lunch. NEED TO STOP. No more rice for the next 8 days. No more dilly-dallying, I really want to get out of the 190s. I want it to happen in these ten days! Hope this doesn't make my weight go up again!
6/29- 194.5- Lol it did
6/30- 194.5- Feel like I'm in a weird rut. Tomorrow's a new day!
7/01- 195.0- It's okay. I know this will go down tomorrow lol. I had a lot of salt the previous day but I did well today so I'm expecting to see results lol
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