JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ Round 47

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 EW 196.6 (-1.0)
R45 SW 196.6 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.4)
R46 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 196.2 (-0.0)
R47 SW 196.2 GW 195.6 EW 192.0 (-4.2)
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

7/16 R46 EW 196.2
7/17 - Tuesday - 195.4 - Feeling strong and fit. It was hot and humid yesterday - I would have laid on the couch in the air conditioning last year. This year I went for a 1 mile walk/hike AND went swimming AND cooked dinner on the grill (well DH did that I just hung around outside). Life is too short not to do those things. Friends are staying the night tonight as a stop over on their trip from FL to ME. Lots of clean up to do before they get there - but I wont go nuts. We have all lived together at one point or another so they already know what my house looks like regularly Nonetheless it will be a late night. Maybe I'll get a movie and eat ice cream while I wait for them, if it fits in my calories - this means probably another walk tonight so I can do that! I brought more meds to work today and remembered my fish oil - those habits had been suffering lately so looking to focus on improving that over the next 10 days. I kept my goal the same as last week but after thinking about it again I would like to be closer to 193 - I've been hanging around 195 for what feels like a while. I'm going to continue to consider that but not change it just yet.
7/18 - Wednesday - No weigh in - OOPS! Totally spaced it this morning. This is not a bad thing though. I was in the moment with friends visiting. For me, it's nice to know I'm not obbsessing over the number. I was also dog tired as they didnt get in until 5AM and I already had my alarm set to wake me at 1AM so sleep was minimal. So that also lead to not packing breakfast or lunch...poor planning on my part. But, I'll make the best of it! A reasonable choice at lunch and lots of water! We should be able to grill up some sausage for dinner and I've got some rice and veg ready to go! It never gets easier, but I'm getting better at figuring it out!
7/19 - Thursday - 194.0 - Well yesterday was great for seeing friends! I picked up salad and pizza and met them at home. It was nice to only work a half day and be able to see them (and nap) - so grateful to have that luxury at work. I was pretty good and ate all my salad first, then a breadstick, and then I had one slice later on. I couldnt resist the temptation of one lonely slice! I did cook dinner at home so that was a win! I almost went out to get ice cream but resisted and had a PB&J roll up instead. Still a treat, but not a 1200 calorie blizzard treat! I was able to rationalize with myself that I already had my "20" treat when I ate that slice of pizza - it was empowering to say I want it, but I'll have it another time. 95 day log in streak today and habits are starting to feel more like part of my lifestyle! And one that I enjoy!!!
7/20 - Friday - 193.4 - Visualized it this morning before getting on the scale! My clothes are feeling looser than ever. I was able to wear my favorite shirt today that had become too small - glad I saved it! Got out for a dog walk last night and made an effort to engage my core. I made it up the big hill easier than I have in a LONG time. I walked at a very brisk pace (my phone informed me) and didnt feel like I was dying after! Such an improvement from the end of winter when I started this loop. I remember walking up the hill saying to myself, "someday it will be easier." Yesterday was that day! My food choices have been leaning towards the comfort food side of things as we make these huge life changing decisions - but I have been mindful of portion sizes so I still enjoy what I'm craving instead of depriving myself of it and then binging. Last night was a risotto. Tonight might be pizza but I'll track it and be mindful! I'm trying to eat what we have in the house so we're not grocery shopping and then moving it all. Plans to do some closet purging this weekend to get a head start on packing! Happy Friday everyone!
7/21 - Saturday - 193.8 - early day to pick up our first tractor! Busy busy until just now. Ate whatever I could get my hands on thru out the day. Also did a dog walk and bath. Pooped. Tomorrow will be another busy day so I'm calling it quits for the most part today. Dinner will be raviolis because....because. I really would like to get some stuff thrown out tomorrow among other Sunday chores. I'm rambling. Bye!
7/22 - Sunday - 194.8 - Another early day to get tractor attachments. Basically drove all day long. Made sure to have smoothie before leaving yesterday. BK for lunch but just the sandwich, and water. Managed to get to the grocery store with a small list and stick to it. Cleaned the kitchen. DH made country fried steak for dinner. Ben and Jerrys for dessert - stayed within 1 serving size! I put a few things in a trash bag to donate late last night. I really wanted to get some form of moving done, so I did one small thing to at least say I started...it's going to be a lot of work!
7/23 - Monday - 194.6 - I think this might be the first time ever I've seen the scale go down on a Monday? My weekend diary does not look pretty - but honestly I'm proud of it. I ate a bunch of things I normally would have over indulged on. But I ate the correct portion sizes! I stayed around maintenance each day without prelogging, or tracking (I logged everything the day after, and even considered not logging it at all because I was embarassed!) I ate my protein shake again this morning - I NEED that extra protein in the morning but I'm usually not hungry. So I pared it back to just 1 cup of flax milk and 1 scoop, no extra milk or berries. Lunch is packed for today and I WILL cook dinner at home. Groupon for local mexican place is what I'm looking forward to on Friday! I think I will keep my goal as it is in writing but I'm going to visualize 193.6!
7/24 - Tuesday - 194.0 - Wooooo 100 days! I woke up feeling accomplished for what I thought was no reason but 100 days is an achievement! Waiting to hear back on the appraisal is a good test in stress management...been staying busy with house work to avoid obsessing - but still have not made a real dent in packing/moving anything. Will prioritize that soon. Had my protein shake this morning - packed lunches and took out steak tips to grill for dinner with sauteed broccoli and jasmine rice. Feeling super positive about how my habits are holding up. I'm finding success in each and every day, even when I'm not "perfect" - whatever that is!
7/25 - Wednesday - 193.0 - Ended up swapping french fries for the jasmine rice last night - but it wasnt take out! And we took the pup for a woods walk. A good morning - protein shake, lunches packed, general idea for dinner (leftover steak something or breakfast for dinner). Another day waiting to hear back on appraisal - got an update that it will most likely be on Thursday so more staying busy today! AHHH!!! Happy to be using libra weight trend tracking app - shows me that I'm still maintaining a downward trend at a rate of 1 lb/week even through all the ups, downs, and stand stills. Last time I was on this journey I was just pooping out around July/August - I told myself I had worked hard an needed a "break" and fell off the wagon almost completely because I was so sick of it all. This time I'm feeling more energized than ever and wanting to continue doing what I've been doing because its not punishing work its just my life now!
7/26 - Thursday - 192.0 - Wowza! Not feeling 100% today - headache, sore throat, achey ears. Hoping its just allergies. Made a lovely omelette for dinner last night after stress cleaning the kitchen. Today is the day we get appraisal back I'm hoping we see it before the very end of the day!!! No food to pack lunch. Did have protein shake for breakfast. DH took out chicken thighs for dinner, probably with rice and veg. Definitely need to get to the grocery store...maybe Friday night? Don't need anything for lunch tomorrow, going to lunch with DH and using the groupon that I got last weekend - $20 towards food for only $3.50 - WINNING!!! But back to the grocery store - shopping has become a bit easier and a little less expensive maybe? Figuring out what we like and can keep in the house for healthy eating, not binge eating. I cant believe this is the end of 90 days of challenges! I feel really positive about where I am at currently! Right on track and ready to live this wonderful life for the next 90 days and the next and the next and on and on!!!

In for my 4th Round!

Round 44 End Weight = 165.8 (5.2 lbs lost)
Round 45 End Weight = 164.9 (0.9 lbs lost)
Round 46 End Weight = 159.6 (5.2 lbs lost)

Stats = 5'4 female, age 48
Highest Weight = 172 lbs
Initial Goal Weight = 139 lbs (last weighed this is 2013)
Ultimate Goal Weight = 129 lbs (last weighed this in 2011)

Round 47 Goal: to be in the 157's
Exercise Plan = The Betty Rocker 90 Day Challenge, run outside 3-4 times a week, get 8,000-10,000 steps/weekday
Nutrition Plan = Continue to limit gluten, dairy, sugar, diet soda, alcohol & eat non-processed foods, protein/fruit/veg at every meal, complex carbs at breakfast and post workout meal, drink plenty of water.

Day/Weight/Comment

07/17 - Weight = 159.0 (down .6 from yesterday) I'm *hopefully* solidly under 160 after 3 days of weighing under that. 1st milestone achieved! Very happy to get to this number, this is the lowest I've weighed this year, haven't been this weight since December of last year. Yesterday was super hot and humid and my day 29 exercise challenge was power yoga which was really like a hot yoga with the buckets of sweat that fell off me. Today I compete my 30 day challenge with a full body Tabata style workout. Looking forward to the next 10 days, this is the best challenge on mfp!

07/18 - Weight = 158.1 (down .9 from yesterday) I had Subway for lunch yesterday - UGH! I haven't had any type of fast food in over 30 days and wow did I feel awful after it. I limit gluten most days, because I just feel better when I do that, but add in processed gluten like Subway's bread and I was so nauseous I didn't eat anything else really the rest of the day because of how I felt, so super low calories day which isn't great. Exercise wise, the day was AWESOME!!! I completed day 30 of the 30 day challenge I was doing and it was a super intense Total Body Tabata workout: Star Jumps, Reverse Table Top Dips, Skater Twists, Supermans, Reverse Burpees, & Pike Push-Ups. I'm crazy pound of myself for completing this and the changes from it I can really see and more importantly feel, like how much stronger I am now compared to where I started. I've given myself 2 days "off" to have a little break and decide which program I am doing next, still trying to decide between another 30 day or the 90 day. I was fairly certain yesterday about going with the 30 but this morning I feel more like the 90 day program is in the lead.

07/19 - Weight = 157.8 (down .3 from yesterday) I'm tired! Did not get to bed until a little after 3 a.m. last night and up at little before 8 this morning. Sleep is so important, obviously for many reasons - but it really plays a part in hunger. I'm so hungry this morning and I do IF 16:8 so I don't eat until 10:30/11:00 a.m., which normally is no issue at all but today I'm counting down the minutes. Yes, I know I could just go ahead and eat earlier but this is my plan and I stick to it when possible and today it is possible...I'm just cranky from no sleep. I'm on the 2nd of my planned 2 day rests from exercise and I'm ready to get back at it tomorrow, might just start today if I can stay awake

07/20 - Weight = 160.7 (up 2.9 from yesterday) I'm not the slightest bit upset by this number, I know I did not gain 2.9 lbs overnight. I made a conscious, planned decision to have a dinner last night that put me over my calories for the day for the 1st time since I recommitted to my weight loss on 6/18. I didn't "cheat", these weren't "bad" foods, I wasn't "naughty", this is called life. I am focused on living a healthy life and know that part of that is moderation in everything so that this is sustainable for the long haul and sometimes that means being okay with making choices that are not part of my normal routine. As of today, my 2 exercise rest days are over and I am starting my new exercise plan today and I'm pretty excited about it. This one is a 90 day program compared to the 30 day I just finished. These are still all body weight exercises, but compared to the last program which was a new workout each day, in this one there are workouts that get repeated. I think I had such great results on the last one because my muscles got a new challenge each day but I think in this one I will be able to gauge my strength building better as I see how my ability to do certain moves changes over time. Have a great day everyone!

07/21 - Weight = 159.6 (down 1.1 from yesterday) Weight coming back down after the bump up from Thursday's dinner. I completed day 1 of 90 of my exercise challenge which was 3 sets of Body Squats, Push Ups, Stationary Lunges, Flowing Down Dog, Alternating Front Kick, Static V Sit, Fore Arm Plank and then got in a little extra calorie burn jumping at the trampoline park with my daughter and her friend. I was way too busy yesterday and my nutrition suffered from it. I left the house at 4:30 and wasn't back until after 9 so didn't get a real dinner. Was super hungry this morning so not doing IF today, nice solid breakfast in and feel much better and ready to get a great day in!

07/22 - Weight = 159.4 (down .2 from yesterday) Still working to get back down to Thursday's weight, was under calories yesterday but my sodium was a bit too high. My nutrition has not been on point this past week, so taking the time today to menu plan before shopping and then going to do a big meal prep later today for the upcoming week. Day 2 of 9 on my exercise challenge was a rest day but I'm just coming off 2 rest days so I took an active day. Went for a run in great weather, 84 degrees with a nice breeze, came back and did some much needed yoga stretches and then ended up doing a good Tabata workout later in the day. Only 4 more weigh-ins in this challenge, reaching my goal of the 157's might not be possible but I'm going to finish really strong!

07/23 - Weight = 159.2 (down .2 from yesterday) The scale is slowly inching back down. I had a great exercise day yesterday, went for a run, yoga stretches, and my day 3 of 90 challenge: Air Jump Rope, Tall Planks, Burpees, Cross Cross Squat, Crescent Kick Right, Crescent Kick Left, Jumping Jacks, Push-Ups. Nutrition wise I made good choices but did not eat enough, my calories were too low as I felt stuffed all day and not hungry. I got my meal prep in yesterday and will be focusing mainly on my nutrition this upcoming week. I feel like my exercise is under control but my nutrition not so much. I also looked back through my food diary and saw that I had alcohol 4 times last week, 2 nights only 1 glass, but still over where I want to be. So that is a focus also this week, alcohol only twice this week. I have a club meeting tomorrow evening, so I know I'll have a glass of wine there and will have to be extra diligent in the food choices I make, as everyone is bringing an appetizer. Today's goal: plan a healthy but super delicious app to take. On the super positive side...I took a selfie yesterday and didn't hate it. Since I gained weight, I have avoided pictures like the plague but I am trying to be kinder to myself during this weight loss journey and each week take a selfie to try and be okay with how I look along the way. Yesterday was the 1st day I achieved that goal, feels good!

07/24 - Weight = 159.0 (down .2 from yesterday) So Slooooow, but a loss is a loss. Yesterday was day 4 of 90 day challenge which was yoga and needed, I felt really stiff yesterday morning and now much better. Food wise, I ate according to plan and was under calories and in a good range for my macros. The blueberry protein muffins (gluten-free) that I made are delicious! My revised goal for this challenge is to be solidly in the 158's, 2 more weigh-in to go, I can do this!

07/25 - Weight = 157.4 (down 1.6 from yesterday) Whoosh, there it is! That number makes me really happy this morning Yesterday I completed day 5 of the 90 day exercise challenge and today is a scheduled rest day in the program. I had planned to get a run in, but it is a stormy day here. I like running in the rain but thunderstorms are a no go. I think I'll get in a Tabata workout instead to at least get some type of cardio, as I don't feel the need for this rest day. This plan has 2 rest days per week scheduled and I really only need 1 but I'll take the 2 if needed as the challenge progresses. Food wise, I skipped dinner last night to have a calorie buffer for eating at my club meeting last evening. I had 2 glasses of wine and I made an Asparagus & Gruyere Tart which I took and it was super good + had some other nibbly things there but didn't go overboard and logged it all and still was under calories for the day. Success! One more day left for this challenge, finish strong everyone!

07/26 - Weight = 157.2 (down .2 from yesterday) Goal for this round met! This round was a bit of a struggle, but tracking daily weights and being able to look at the big picture of natural weight fluctuations has been a big help to keep me on track & to not be discouraged when I don't see the number of the scale I hoped to see. I successfully navigated a social event this round and still lost weight the next day and am really working hard to be happy with the person I see in the mirror every day. This past year, how I managed my stress (read didn't manage it at all), not only added on the pounds but took a toll of my face. I always felt I looked younger than I was but now look my age and then some. Aging is hard, but I will never be younger than I am today, so I better enjoy this one See you all in Round 48!

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
Round 45 - SW - 187.6 EW - 186.6
Round 46 - SW - 186.6 - EW 186.6


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

Day/Weight/Comment
7/17 - 185.4 - Had a great eating day yesterday, keeping it up again today!
7/18 - 183.8 - Look what happens when you eat and exercise properly consistently!
7/19 - 184.4 - Had a healthy eating day yesterday, think this might be sodium intake though. I had a handful of chips with supper last night.
7/20 - 183.8 - I am feeling a bit better this round so far. It's early yet and the weekend hasn't hit, but I am determined to stay on track.
7/21 - 184.8 - Didn't get the exercise in yesterday I was hoping for. Thunderstorms, rain and hail most of the afternoon and evening.
7/22 - 184.8 - Way too many carbs yesterday, feeling it today. Did get exercise and was under calorie goal though.
7/23 - 185.0 - Very high calorie day yesterday with lots of sodium. This will drop again in a day or so.
7/24 - 185.4 - Very bad day yesterday, hungry, tired and just miserable all day.
7/25 - 184.4 - Better day yesterday and started swim lessons again.
7/26 - 183.2 - Feeling so much better with this round. Need to keep it up

SW: 205 lb
GW: 159 lb
Goal for this round 189lb

7/17 - didnt measure today! Feeling good and making heathy food choices. Will be busy for a full gym class. but planning some bodyweight/yoga stretching at home
7/18 - 191.6 lb - down some since holding around 193 for the past several months, yay! Consistency is key for me, duh 
7/19 - 191.4 lb - nice surprise after eating almost 1000 extra cals yesterday I did also try barre class for the 1st time (yay) and took a longer walk, so the heavy lunch was partially burned off at least. Better planning and leftovers for lunch will help stay on track today
7/20 - 191.2 lb - ate a huge dinner going out with friends, so must be dehydrated lol. I feel sluggish from the extra food &grease.. keeping that in mind with goals to eat within calories and hit the gym today
7/21 -191 lb -yay! Went for a mich-needed nap bike ride instead of the gym in Friday night. Staying focused this weekend too
7/22- 189.4 lb - hello 180s! Did some zumba on Sat, with some added abs work
7/23 - 190 lb - going strong, busy Sunday yesterday. Having some low back pain, probably due to yoga and dance class yesterday going to rest and hopefully feel better soon
7/24 -192.2 - upswing was discouraging but a rest day was needed and I feel better!
7/25 - 191 lb - good circuit training class, ate healthy on Tuesday
7/26 - 189.6lb -yay!! Goal reached. Rest day and indulged in some sweets yesterday but totally motivated to keep going. I want to keep seeing the 18x number on the scale and watch it go down! ROUND 48, COME ON

Total Round 47: -2lb

Round 47 (#11)

#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
#45: 132.4 - 132.6 = +0.2
#46: 132.6 - 133.0 = +0.4

7/17: 135.6, stuck in binge hell

7/18: 135.6

7/19: 134.8

7/20: 135.4

7/21: 133.4

7/22: 135.0

7/23: 135.0

7/24: 134.2

7/25: 134.8

7/26: 134.8, not at all pleased with this round.

SW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4
R41 SW 197.6 -1.8
R42 SW 194.4 -3.2 (-5)
R43 SW 194.2 -0.2 (-5.2)
R44 SW 189.8 -4.4 (-9.6)
R45 SW 190.4 +0.6 (-9)
R46 SW 187.2 -3.2 (-12.2)
R47 SW 185.8 -1.4 (-13.8) - BMI 34.0 8 points down from HSW!!

I seem to have bigger losses every second round - hoping that continues

07/16 - 185.8
07/17 - 185 15 down since started using MFP and 45 in total from HSW!! Now to make it stick.
07/18 - 184.8
07/19 - 185.4 bounce! that's the stock market curve for you
07/20 - 184.4
07/21 - 185 really hoping that this round will be the last time I see 185!
07/22 - ??
07/23 -185.5 tired and wheezing all day yesterday - blamed it on the rain and tied to push through. Dumb idea! beautiful day today but I am sick. Only realized now that I've missed a day somewhere in this challenge
07/24 - 186.2 Being sick makes me cranky, when I'm cranky I eat to keep my self quiet - otherwise the people around me suffer. Still sick today - need to find a better coping mechanism.
07/25 - 185.4 much better! - may get out of the round with a loss after all
07/26 - 185.4 loss for the round 0.4 - on to the next one!

ROUND 5 FOR ME - Female 58 yrs old 5’ 5” Midwest USA Original starting weight 235 on 1/11/18

………We are fierce and so we fight………

Goals: 1. To be an inspiration to my 22 year old Autistic son who started his weight loss journey on May 1, 2018 weighing 308.4 .
2. 3 lb loss to land at 183.0 or less
3. No Bingeing
4. No “cheat days” only “Earn days”. No “Earn Days” only “Earn Meals” which are much easier to bounce back from.
5. 10,000 steps per day. Mixed modes of exercise.
6. Lots of water, green tea daily, apple cider vinegar before carby meals.
7. Check my blood sugar daily for improvements.

My Stats:
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 191.4 - 1.0 lbs Loss
R46 SW 191.4 EW = 186.0 - 4.4 lbs Loss
R47 SW 186.0 EW = 186.8 +0.8 Gain

Day/Weight/Comment

7/17 187.6 From one dish of vanilla icecream? Yikes….. Will likely get worse tomorrow. Today is a business luncheon at the pizza buffet. My diet will be off but I will make this my “earn meal” and do good in the evening. Good luck everyone on this new challenge! My son’s weight yesterday 288.2. He was down 4 more pounds. Fantastic!

7/18 189.6 Wait a minute! I did not eat 2 whole pounds of food at the pizza buffet yesterday! But I did eat 4 small pieces and some water. Also, some sweet snacks at the late night binge. I guess I deserve this giant leap up. I walked over 12,000 steps yesterday including my brisk 1.5 mile neighborhood walk. I intermittent fasted 14:10 due to the luncheon being earlier than I usually begin eating. Lots of fluids. I did a few things right anyway. Today I will stay focused and not get derailed!

7/19 188.2 Yesterday I ate 18 net carbs. 1456 calories . Lots of healthy fats. A little low on protein. 66 oz. of water. No planned exercise but over 10,000 steps on the fitbit. Working my way back down to my starting point of 186.0 then reaching desperately for 183.0. Hope everyone has a good day!

7/20 189.2 last minute night out last night with friends. 1 large beef and bean burrito led to an all night binge. Totally out of control. Ate everything in sight and could not seem to get full or satisfied. This is how it happens if I veer off my diet, even just for a minute. This shows that I still do not have control over my eating habits when presented with foods outside of my home or other completely controlled environments. I have a lot to learn and a long way to go. Hanging my head in frustration, guilt and shame. Good points: 11,713 steps yesterday. My brisk 1.5 mile neighborhood walk.

7/21 188.4 Yesterday 13,746 steps. 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Rained all day, no neighborhood walk. 963 calories in (a bit too low) 2720 calories out. 23 net carbs . Still feeling sluggish after all the bingeing junk I ate on Thursday. Expecting thunderstorms all day today. Thanks to all for the encouraging words yesterday. The support here on MFP makes a world of difference!

7/22 187.6. Low steps yesterday at 6,275. Hit 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Thunderstorms so no walk. Ate 24 net carbs and 1454 calories including delicious homemade Keto Holista Pizza. My blood sugar before my dinner was 105 (much better than the consistent over 500 I used to get!). And this improvement is after my 4 glyburide was removed by my doctor. Only metformin now but still at a large dose, so I continue to work on this and hope any continued weight loss will help put me in remission from this type 2 diabetes. I started in January with the goal of losing 90 pounds. I have 42.2 pounds to go so I am over halfway there. Overall, yesterday was a success. 2 have 2 new goals: 1. Learn how to hold my stomach in again which would help work my muscles. With a large diabetic belly I have not been able to do this in over 10 years. Now my stomach is small enough but it hurts like exercise, so I persist until it can be second nature again. Goal 2: to be able to cross my legs again. I am almost there! Have a good day everyone!

7/23 187.0 14,495 steps. Hit 13/13 (250 step hours) on fitbit. Ate 23 net carbs, 998 calories in / 2942 calories out. Lots of extra veggies today which got me to my carbs fast. A little low on calories, fats and protein due to less meat today. Lots of physical work today (total miles 6.47) but no planned exercise after…..too tired. I still cannot reach 6 hours of sleep. Body is just done at 4 to 5.5 hours most nights. Practiced holding in my stomach and realized I was not breathing when trying. So I will continue to practice what used to be natural. I am happy that I am even able to begin attempting to relearn with my stomach now a bit smaller. Yet it is my stomach still that holds me back from being both thinner and healthier. I worked on crossing my legs a few times. I can do it without it looking like I’m sitting Indian Style and so that it looks more like a lady (like it should) but it is very pinching and uncomfortable. The legs don’t fit together well so I think it is still a bit off. So I continue to fight all my battles big and small!

7/24 186.7 Almost back to challenge starting weight (186.0) This round has been just a battle to do that! Yesterday 10,733 steps. 23 Net Carbs, 1222 Total Calories in / 2533 Calories out. Walked 4.54 total miles including a planned 1.5 neighborhood walk. Added some light weight training with 2 lb weights in the evening. I did 12/13 of the 250 fitbit step hours. Diet was good. Hit much closer on my fat and protein macros. Before meal blood glucose reading was 121. My son Johnny did a weekly weigh-in yesterday at 287.8. Total he’s lost since May 1, 2018 is 20.6 lbs. I’m so proud of him. I do keto to help control blood sugars while losing weight, my son does CICO due to his severe eating / sensory disorders. He’s doing fantastic and I’m so proud of him! ONWARD WE MARCH.

7/25 188.4 Out of town Dairy Queen. Only 2 hrs sleep night before. Horrible Stats 297 net carbs. 2593 Calories In / 2138 calories out. 5,364 steps (in the car a lot with no exercise). Hit 8/13 of 250 fitbit step hours. 2.27 total miles in general work / walking. Plus side: Look at how honest I am being with myself and others. I will start and egg fast today to drop some weight before it “settles in”. I will do this even with my daughters’ expected visit today.

7/26 186.8 Almost made it to my starting weight. My own fault. But I seem to have gotten it under control and I am ready for Round 48. Yesterday I had a brisk walk of 3.0 miles at the school track. Very low calories of 897 Calories In / 3078 calories out. 22 net carbs. Learned how to make the 90 second bread. A game changer in this LCHF diet. 17,259 steps with a total of 7.3 total miles on my fitbit. 13/13 step hours (250). Good water. Overall a pretty good day. Dark chocolate (90% Lindt) helped control my nighttime sweet tooth. Good luck on the next round folks. Congrats to all for the scale and non-scale victories.

In again. I don’t like the trend I see – going backwards! But I do like that, thanks to this challenge, I can see what’s happening. The worst thing would be to throw in the towel.

7th Round for me: Female 65, height – 5’
Round 39 (1st for me) – SW 163, loss -.2
Round 40 – on holidays, gain +1.6
Round 41 – SW 164.4, loss -2
Round 42 - SW: 162.6, loss -.6
Round 43 – SW 162, loss -.4
Round 44 – SW 161.6, loss -1.6
Round 45 – SW 160.8, gain +1
Round 46 – SW 161.8, gain +.6
Round 47 – SW 162.4, GW 160
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128
Day/Weight/Comment
7/17, Tuesday – 162.4
7/18, Wednesday – 162 No gym today, instead going to do some of the digging old beds in the yard. Really want to get them all cleaned up this summer. Still going to get some gym days in but feeling good about the yard will help the overall mood = cut the snacking urges. Persistence pays off.
7/19, Thursday – 161.6 Rushed off to a mtg. last night so finished my supper very late. Conclusion this morning: late eating=poor sleep.
7/20, Friday – 161.4 No late eating … when I felt a craving just thought, “Do I want a good sleep tonight?”
7/21, Saturday – 161.4 Gym yesterday, crazy day for interruptions but did get some things done. When mindless surfing the other day I came across an article on how to get out of a lot of debt. (Why I read it I don’t know as we have no debt.) The thing that hit home with me was, “Start with your smallest debt and get rid of it so you can feel the accomplishment and have momentum to keep going.” I’m going to use that for my mile long job list today. Start with the little things that are bugging me but quick to do. How does that relate to food? If I feel overwhelmed, I eat – not good.
7/22 - Forgot in my rush to get out of the house early.
7/23, Monday – 160.8 Will happily take this number! Getting stuff done on the “list of things that are bugging me” may be working – yesterday was clean out the freezer so today can stock up on some groceries and do some food prep.
7/24, Tuesday – 160.6 Crazy day yesterday – started late and was running behind all day. Did finally find some better shoes for wearing at the gym and got some basics in the freezer.
7/25, Wednesday – 160.8
7/26, Thursday – 160.2 Almost into the 150’s . Hope I can make it next round – going on a trip towards the end. After spending this round fighting back down to where I was, maybe the memory will help me keep focused and on track.

@quiltingjaine The encouragement really does make a difference. Makes me feel I am not in this by myself. I appreciate all the support.

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@benczean Watch the video I posted last week. https://www.facebook.com/JamesSmithPT/videos/1494099927361618/ It explains hormones and why your week to week weight is not a good gauge.

@spookytune While visiting our daughter last week, she couldn’t understand why I had to read everyone’s updates. I tried to explain that I try to be an encouragement and like to try to follow everyone. She just didn’t seem to get it.