Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 50

kdv12 · August 2018

I am in again. 4th time Thank you Grandma Jackie! This challenge really motivates me.

Female, 54, 5’7”

Original weight 227.9
R47 EW 206.8 Loss 3.4
R48 EW 205.0 Loss 1.8
R49 EW 204.3 Loss 0.7

My goals are 10,000 steps a day, try to control late night eating, strength and/or flexibility exercising 7/10 days!

Day/Weight/Comment
Starting weight for round 204.3
8/16 203.7 Got my steps in. Was mindful of what I ate, only took a small piece of the birthday treat someone brought in. No late night bingeing. Was going to exercise, had all good intentions at work but when I got home didn’t happen.

8/17 201.9 Yes!!!! Large weight loss hopefully yesterday's number was high and this number is correct. Very hopeful that the first number may be replaced by a 1. It has been years.
8/18 201.7 I need to really watch what I eat this week end because my weight gains always show up on Monday and Tuesday. Yesterday I kind of fell apart with eating right. Today's goals WATER. I don't drink much water on the weekends.

SheilaBoneham · August 2018

This round I'm focused again on following an anti-inflammatory diet. Holding steady or losing - both work for me!

Goals:
Food ~~ 1430 calories max; P 15-25%, C 35-50%, F 25-35%; anti-inflammatory diet.
Exercise: 60 minutes/day of walking/swimming + daily stretching.
Weight ~~ maintain or lose slowly.

UGW - ~135-140
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)
Goal for 2018 - 140 (slowly, slowly...)

Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017.

R15 end weight 151.2
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 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378

R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174

Day/Weight/Calories Day Before/10-day calorie ave/Comment

8/16 - 144.4 - 1123 - 10-day ave 1166
Still hurting, but I'm excited to see the doctor in integrative medicine this morning and, hopefully, get a non-prednisone handle on this pain. Happy to be below 145 to start this round!

8/17 - 143 - 966 - 10-day ave 1151
I was stunned to see this number this morning! It's the lowest I've been in probably 3 decades (though I was just slightly more 2 years ago, before I did a metabolism reset). I don't know that it will stick -- my calories were artificially low yesterday as I had to fast 12 hours for early morning blood work -- but still!!!

It's a rainy Friday here, but I'm hurting slightly less and feeling much more hopeful after seeing the integrative doctor yesterday. I'm hoping to work on my home (only!) office today and then shop for a standing (adjustable) desk -- I'm finally feeling like getting back to work on my next book. Have a lovely weekend, all!

8/18 - 143.2 - 1435 - 10-day ave 1168
Happy Saturday! The first flower is blooming on my new climbing rose - I'll take that as a happy omen. And although my stated goal for this round is to maintain, with any loss a bonus, I'm secretly hoping to hit 142 by the end. But I am adding some calories - I've been a bit too low. Macros have been good, though.

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cpanus · August 2018

I'm in again!!

Heaviest: 192.2
RGW: 142.0
UGW: 135.0

08/14 - 143.4 at 5:00 a.m.
08/15 - 143.0 at 3:30 a.m.

Day/Weight/Comment

08/16 - 143.6 at 3:30 a.m.
08/17 - 144.0 at 5:00 a.m.
08/18 - 144.8 at 4:30 a.m. having issues.
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Chris

1991court · August 2018

Current weight: 216.4
50 Goal Weight: 213.4
UGW: 130ish

Round 48: SW 221.2 EW 217.6 (-3.6)
Round 49: SW 218.4 EW 216.4 (-2.0)

8/16 216.2: Starting this round off right!
8/17 216.2: I will admit I was bummed that there wasn't a loss at 1st. However, I just posted in my August Challenge that I am in and from last week to today I have lost over a pound. So I will be thankful it wasn't a gain! Happy Friday!
8/18 215.8 Woo Hoo!! Going down!
8/19 Vacation, scale is staying home.
8/20 " "
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CathyVee · August 2018

Original starting weight - 172 lbs (2009)
Female 56 y/o 5’3”

R45 SW 132.6 EW 131.6 lbs (-1.0 lbs)
R46 SW 131.8 EW 129.6 lbs (-2.2 lbs)
R47—skipped—
R48 SW 131.2 lbs EW 127.2 lbs (-4 lbs)
R49 SW 129.2 lbs EW 125.4 lbs (-3.8 lbs)
Total loss-7.2 lbs

8/16–125.8 lbs
8/17–126.0 lbs
8/18–125.8 lbs
8/19
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At least back into the 125’s. Off work this weekend—got lots of chores to do. Planning on tackling the basement and at least making a dent down there. Will be strict with calories today as tomorrow is a planned indulgence day.

braewe · August 2018

Friday we game late so I budgeted for my starbucks to keep me up. The one thing I can't stomach yet is black coffee. Looking into some sort of at least lower cal options. At least budgeting works!

16-Aug 234
17-Aug 234
18-Aug 233
19-Aug
20-Aug
21-Aug
22-Aug
23-Aug
24-Aug
25-Aug

I'm trying to lose 1.5 pounds a week. I find even though I have a decimal scale, if I round up the smaller fluctuations don't bother me as much. Final goal is 145 (100 pounds less than starting weight) but according to the military when I was in, way back when, I have a smaller bone structure(no big boned excuse for me) and my ideal weight is 115! I am only 5'2" and actually weighed 120-125 when in and I do recall a bit of extra cushion back then. But I was also muscular and I thought I looked just fine in that swimsuit, but again, now I'm 52. 145 first. Then we'll see.

sherbearp0123 · August 2018

MFP SW 215

Round SW
R46 209.4
R47 208.8
R48 207.0
R49 209.6
R50 208.0

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16 208.0
8/17 209.2
8/18 209.0
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sherbearp0123 · August 2018

@kdv12 - great job. So exciting to be close to one-derland! You can do it!

L2HS · August 2018

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), Challenges SW: 240.4, UGW: 140-150lbs

Previous Rounds

R43 EW 237.2 (-3.2)
R44 EW 235.0 (-3.2)
R45 EW 231.4 (-3.6)
R46 EW 228.6 (-2.8)
R47 EW 225.8 (-2.8)
R48 EW 225.6 (-.2)
R49 EW 222.0 (-3.6)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16- 222.0 Weighed at regular time this AM. Holding steady. Work function today and made poor food choices. Definitely will reflect on the scale in the morning.
8/17- 222.4 As expected. Such is life.
8/18- 221.6 Totally expected a gain. Phewww. I will take it.
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airbeat · August 2018

Round 1 For Me

8/16 290 Day one- Great start, High protein/low carb works for me.
8/17 282.2 - 7.8 lbs Combined first two days fluid loss.
8/18 280.0 – 2.2 lbs Switched off caffine diet soda to clear caffine free soda water. Good day at the gym but its always my toughest to stay with it on a regular basis. I wish I really enjoyed going. Maybe I should take up swing dancing! Yeah right!! One day at a time...... So far all is good.
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taxgirl1 · August 2018

R49--AW: 220.7 EW: 221.3

Goals:
1. Scheduled Activity 7/10 days
2. Get water in

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16--220.4. This is why I find weighing everyday very helpful. Looking back at my weight from last round I now know that water weight from my excessive carb snacking took 2 days to show up on the scale and 1 day to go away. Now for the next time this happens, because at some point it will happen again, I now know not to stress over the temporary water weight gain. Now tonight is dinner and a movie, so I know there will be a temporary gain, but to help reduce some of the water weight gain my game plan is to eat lighter before dinner, drink only water including during dinner, plan what I will eat for dinner ahead of time, and take the dog out for a walk when I get back from the movie (the air here is starting to clear up).
8/17--220.4 I am happy to say that other than taking 3 sips from my husband's drink at dinner, I did everything that I had planned to do. I didn't want to take the dog out for a walk after the movie, but then I knew that I had posted it here yesterday, so I went out for the walk and I am happy that I did. I call yesterday a NSV.

8/18--219.7 This morning I am going out to breakfast to one of my favorite breakfast places, but like my dinner and movie night 2 days ago, I have a plan. I am going to an early Kettlebell class before breakfast, I will go for a walk of at least 2 miles after breakfast, I will eat lighter for the rest of the day, and I will go for a walk and/or bike ride in the evening.
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Chantel447 · August 2018

Female, 23y/o, 5’5”
SW- 184lbs
CW- 162.8lbs
UGW- 140lbs
EW- 158lbs

Round 50

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16 - 162.4lbs (I’ll take that )
8/17- 162lbs ( small lost but still a lost trying to stay positive. I hope to be in the 161s tomorrow)
8/18- 160.2lbs I weighed first thing this morning & was so happy to see this number. I was in disbelief & stepped off & on about 5 times no lie just to see the same number appear. But after 20 mins I decided to weigh again just to be sure 🙄 & it read 161.2lbs 😭 so I dont know which one to go by hoping the lower number is correct of course. So if the lower number is correct I’m officially down to pre pregnancy weight. But a huge goal for me will be to get out of the 60s because from grade 10(I think age 15/16) to 22 I been 160 - 165lbs. So it would be amazing to finally see number that’s not in the 60s
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Good job to everyone btw, we can do this !

tiabirdie56 · August 2018

Seeking lower bodyfat%

My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 185.6
GW: 179
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*
{Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs}
{Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs}
{Round 36 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs}
{Round 38 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 40 - lost 3 lbs}
{Round 41 - lost .8 lbs}
{Round 42 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs}
{Round 44 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 45 - no wgt loss}
{Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs}
{Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs}
{Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs}
{Round 49 - lost .8 lbs - EW 185.6}
Day/Weight/Comment

•8/16 - 187 - WOW. I haven't retained fluid like this for a while.
•8/17 - 185 - Okay, it's ON fluid retention. Drank my ACV & lemon water this morning and will be increasing my water consumption to 100+ ozs daily. I'll be drinking a cup of parsley tea later and will continue doing that every day until I don't feel like spongebarb any longer. And SLEEP! That's what my weight increase and this drop is from, not enough and a recoup. Getting there, still retaining. I also need to revise my food diary today. Acceptable foods that cause me no problems, but I need to not eat them at this time.

•8/18 - 185.6 - It's going to be a battle. I'm ready.

•8/19
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Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•32.8 lbs lost
•BMI lowered 5.4 points
•BF% reduced 7.7%

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app

R34/SW: 218.4 - BMI=34.1- BF%=44.4
R35/SW: 215.4 - BMI=33.7- BF%=44.2
R36/SW: 213 - BMI=33.4 - BF%=43.1
R37/SW: 212 - BMI=33.2 - BF%=42.8
R38/SW: 206.4 - BMI=32.3 - BF%=42
R39/SW: 205.4 - BMI=32.1 - BF%=41.7
R40/SW: 202 - BMI=31.6 - BF%=41.2
R41/SW: 199 - BMI=31.2 - BF%=39.9
R42/SW: 196.6 - BMI=30.9 - BF%=39.7
R43/SW: 195.6 - BMI=30.5 - BF%=39
R44/SW: 194.2 - BMI=30.4 - BF%=38.6
R45/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R46/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R47/SW: 189.6 - BMI=29.6 - BF%=38.1
R48/SW: 188.2 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=37.1
R49/SW: 186.4 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=36.8
R50/SW: 185.6 - BMI=29 - BF%=36.7

54.4 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
67.4 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

denswrex · August 2018

Female, Age 51 5'6"
Round 50 My 8th round
mini goal #1 150 by 8/27...reward spa day
mini goal #2 140 by 10/8...reward maui trip
GW 140ish not tied to the number

original SW 171
43 SW 168 (-2.4)
44 SW 165.6 (-2.2)
45 SW 163.4 (-3.2)
46 SW 160.2 (+.2)
47 SW 160.4 (-2.6)
48 SW 157.8 (-.2)
49 SW 157.6 (-1.4)
50 SW 155.2

Goals for this round:
*weight goal for this round 154.X
*log every day
*GET MY BUTT MOVING

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16 155.2 Weak start as far as my eating yesterday for this challenge as I overindulged and did not track my meal last night, but it was good. I expect a bump up tomorrow from the carbs (rice, garlic bread, alcohol, ice cream)

8/17 156.2 Yesterday another wth day, ate well all day until after dinner toast with butter, ice cream, basically a binge. Not really sure what is going on, but if I had to guess I would say...I am feeling bored and am seeking "variety" through eating, plus that "full" feeling when you eat a lot of carbs. As I was eating the ice cream it didn't even taste that good or satisfy, but I finished it anyway. I guess it's why I am here. It's hard sometimes to deal with the relationship with food. It's not like we can go cold turkey and stop eating. One day at a time.

8/18 155 Woke up with a migraine- movies last night, popcorn. Eating still not good. Dairy causing breakouts. Headaches. Body is telling me.

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susiemcmac · August 2018

Thank you Grandma Jackie!

In it for Round 3
49 year old female - 5'7" from the Midwest

OW: 200.4
Round 1: -3
Round 2: - 2.8
SW: 192
GW:190.5
UGW: 165

Round 50
8/16 - 192.8 hmmm
8/17 - 190.8 - well that was unexpected! It’s been a week of work provided lunches as we start back to school - I tried to eat as healthy as I could - not bad!
8/18 - 192.4 - hmmmm
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no1racefan1 · August 2018

Ready to have a whoosh round!

Original SW: 190 (12/29/2016)
Round 36 SW: 183.0 (Avg. 181.16)
Round 37 SW: 179.8 (Avg. 179.26)
Round 38 SW: 179.0 (Avg. 177.63)
Round 39 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 178.66)
Round 40 SW: 179.6 (Avg. 177.31)
Round 41 SW: 177.4 (Avg. 177.97)
Round 42 SW: 177.0 (Avg. 177.73)
Round 43 SW: 177.0 (Avg. 176.72)
Round 44 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 177.20)
Round 45 SW: 178.6 (Avg. 176.22)
Round 46 SW: 174.2 (Avg. 176.00)
Round 47 SW: 179.2 (Avg. 176.75)
Round 48 SW: 178.2 (Avg. 177.93)
Round 49 SW: 180.2 (Avg. 179.00)
Round 50 SW: 177.4

Ultimate GW: 145ish

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16--177.2
8/17--177.2 Stubborn.
8/18--177.6 Ack!
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Snowflake1968 · August 2018

I find this challenge so rewarding, thanks for keeping it up!

I am a 49 year old 5'4" woman. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

10th 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
Round 47 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 183.2
Round 48 - SW - 183.2 - EW - 185.4
Round 49 - SW - 185.4 - EW - 183.0

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

8/16 - 182.6 - Fairly healthy day yesterday. Jonah requested burgers for supper so had cucumber slices and Pringles with it instead of fries.
8/17 - 182.4 - Good day again yesterday. Sure missing my walks because of the smoke in the air.
8/18 - 183.0 - well I wish we could just forget yesterday happened, but there is no honesty and accountability in that. I overate yesterday and made poor choices all day. I was tired from a sleepless night and craved so much junk. Even as I ordered both lunch and supper I was arguing with myself. Then I couldn’t force myself to exercise much even after paying to go swim. Oh well, today is a new day and I’m rested, lots to do today so that should help burn some off.
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countrycreek · August 2018

Hi Everyone

My 2 goals are to finish.. to the end. Also with a lower number!

8/15 163.6
8/16 164.6 Way too many junk carbs yesterday. The most I have eaten in a few weeks.This is all about living and learning!
8/17 163.2 All I can say is yayyy!!
8/18 163.4 >< not my usual w-in .. if ya know what I mean.
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allmannerofthings · August 2018

HSW 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)
R48 SW 185.4 -0.4 (-14.2)
R49 SW 183.4 -2 (-16.2)
R50 SW 181.2 -2.2 (-18.4)

Day/Weight/Comment
8/16 180.8

Close to a new decade! My workout buddy is back from her camping trip so the day has begun with a workout.
8/17 181.8

No idea why, did my work out, exceeded my step goal and was on target with calories. I am tired and grumpy today so will have to be on my guard re emotional eating.
8/18 180.4

I did eat a chocolate bar yesterday, but only one. I ate it slowly and enjoyed every bit and I stayed within my calories so yay me! In the past I ate chocolate bars the way other people smoked cigarettes, one before work, one at break, one before lunch, one or two after lunch etc etc, 7 or more in a day. So one and done is great.
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quiltingjaine · August 2018

@Bendiz_ Yes, sticking around a particular weight is a “thing.” https://www.mirror-mirror.org/set.htm
Changing set point-
https://www.livestrong.com/article/326795-how-to-change-your-body-weight-set-point/
*I do not necessarily agree with what is put forth in these articles but feel we need to make those decisions for ourselves.

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