Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 51

Round 51
My 16th Round

Female - 30 - 5'2"

Round 46 - SW 152.6 EW 150.4
Round 47 - SW 150.4 EW 148.4
Round 48 - SW 148.4 EW 148.8
Round 49 - SW 148.8 EW 148.8
Round 50 - SW 148.8 EW 147.0

SW - 172 on 1/14/18
CSW - 147.0
CGW - 146.4
UGW - 130

Day/Weight/Comment

8/26 - 149.4 - Oh come on! ugh, I give up. Not actually but this is really frustrating, time to find some motivation and something to finally get my body to start dropping the weight again.

8/27 - 149.4 - My 10 day average shows a loss so that's something I guess. Got to get back on track before these numbers tell a different story.

8/28 - 148.6 - well I'm finally heading back in the right direction, hopefully it keeps dropping each day this round.

8/29 - 148.6

8/30 - 149.8 - worked out yesterday, sore muscles this morning so hopefully just holding water and it will be gone soon.

8/31 - 149.8 - I even turned down donuts and pastries at work yesterday and instead ate grapes and yogurt and I still weigh in heavy. Ugh

9/01 - ?? - Didn't weigh in this morning decided to sleep in instead . Ate lunch out yesterday with my mom but went to Panera Bread and only had a bowl of soup, the bread to dip and a water to drink. I hope to see a drop by the end of this round, got my September goals set up and already worked out this morning and planning on swimming later today after some shopping.

9/02 - 147.8 - excited but not overly because I weighed in less than this a couple rounds back so if the pattern holds I'll be jump back up.

9/03 - 147.8 - Day 3 of 30 of September workouts, hoping it helps push me over this hump I've been stuck on. Busy day outside yesterday, looking forward to a relaxing labor day in our pool today.

9/04

Female, 54, 5 ft. 6in.

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
UGW: 145-150

End R40: 171 (-3)
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)

8/26 - 154.5 - I've got a birthday party today, cataract surgery tomorrow, and a picnic next Sunday. I'm hoping I can drop a little weight this round with all the events this week.
8/27 - 155.5 - I think I ate around maintenance calories last night, so this was probably some water retention. I had my cataract surgery this morning and then I ate the leftover birthday food today, so tomorrow probably won't be any better.
8/28 - 156 - Ouch! Hopefully I can get back to work tomorrow and get back on track.
8/29 - 156 - I'm not feeling quite confident enough to get to work today, but I've been staying on track with my food the past couple days. I hope the weight goes back down soon.
8/30 - 155 - I'm back at my office and hopefully the weight will keep going back down. We're having a surprise out of town guest staying with us for the next few days, so I'll have to be mindful while we're entertaining him.
8/31 - 155.5 - I stayed within my weight loss calories, but I had one drink with my daughter to celebrate her birthday and then later in the evening, a glass of wine to celebrate my stepdaughter's possible home purchase. I always watch my calories so I can have a glass of red wine every evening with my husband. It is interesting how just one extra drink always seems to bump up my weight.
9/01 - 156
9/02 - 155 - I weighed yesterday, but didn't have time to post. I'll try to catch up on everyone's comments sometime soon. We've had a crazy few days and it's not getting any better for the next couple. I'll try to keep the calories at maintenance through tomorrow.
9/03 - 155.5 - I had an extra glass of wine with my sister in law last night. It was worth it.
9/04

@deepwoodslady thank you so much, i am so happy i could inspire you!!

To be honest though, I definitely wasn't always this way. It took time to build up mentally but once I got it in my head that I didn't need to set aside 30 min in one go (though that would be nice) to get my fitness in, I started becoming better and knowing what I can do when I can. I also sometimes can't log it in right away, so I have a little note pad that I make a quick note on so I can continue with my task and then add it all together later. Now it comes natural. Even at the end of the day, when I'm tried and just want to sit in front of the tv, I know that putting in some exercise while watching doesn't necessarily mean I need to get up and commit to a cardio routine, it means I can pic up some weights and do some lifts or curls. Every little thing helps in the long run...and it's funny because I find myself committing to doing more total hours of work out by the end of the day then I did when I commited to the one 30 min routine...because mentally I would always think I'm done and did my workout for the day.

Day/Weight/Comment

8/26 - 121.6 Had a lot going on (again). I was able to stick to my plan of no added sugar. Telling myself "I'm done eating" is difficult. The worst time of the day is at night... it seems like once I eat, I continue eating. The "Kitchen is Closed" sign is going to have to have a padlock on it! Goal is to live this life for God and to be continually thankful for the life he has given me. I need to take care of this body in the best way I can. Sometimes my mind gets a little obsessed with food and I cave in. Yes, I know what I am supposed to do, but it is so hard and sometimes I give in which creates a spiraling effect.

8/27 - 121.6 – got a nice bike ride in. VERY humid and did the “big” hill!

8/28 – 123 – Did good yesterday and am thinking the weight gain is due to salt. I guess we’ll see tomorrow! Swam 30 minutes this morning, so I’m off to a good start! 14 mile bike ride.

8/29 – 123 – Not happy that the weight didn’t go down. Food was good but I need to drink more water. Night time (after dinner) is still an issue. Goal for today is to stop eating when my calorie max is reached. Did water aerobics this morning with a bike ride planned for this afternoon. 22 mile bike ride
8/30 – 121.8 – Finally! Food was in line with my plan yesterday. Swam 20 minutes this morning. Bike ride (commute) today and group ride tonight. Update: Had a headache all afternoon, didn’t go to the group ride and went to bed right after dinner.

8/31 – 123.8 - ?? Maybe wine? Normally don’t have a glass but my body seems to be extremely “weight” reactive to anything “not on plan”. Ok. No more. Plan is to eat clean and stay on plan… only 5 more days left. I can do this! This morning I swam for 30 minutes and biked (commuted) for 45. Weather is nice and may bike to a friend’s to kayak. 😊

9/01 - 123.8. Really tired yesterday. Biked 40 minutes yesterday but was really tired. Overate, probably due to being tired and trying to “rev up the engine”. Not a good thing. I have to learn to only eat when hungry. I once read that “if you’re not hungry, food isn’t going to fix it”. I need to think about that more before I put food into my mouth. Did water aerobics for 60 minutes this morning. Love that class and the people in it. Attending a funeral today and closing our pool down. The weather is dark & dreary… not looking good for the next two weeks and there is no sense heating the pool for that kind of weather. This is my least favorite time of year as it is a visible reality that winter is coming! New vow: Try to change my mindset to look at life in a more positive manner! Goal for today: only eat when hungry! Smile!

9/02 – 121.0. Glad the weight came back down. Swam for 30 minutes this morning as we just didn’t have enough time to close the pool down yesterday. Today is the day and the rain is holding off, so we (hubby) should have enough time to close it. It’s like saying goodbye to an old friend for a long time. On to a new routine! Bad headache this morning, possibly due to poor sleep last night. Goal for today: Only eat when truly hungry and only at planned meal times, not because I’m tired or have a headache. No eating after supper. Only two days left on this round I want to kill it!

9/03 – 121.8. No reason that I can think of for the increase and given that it has taken me a while to gain the weight, I’m not going to wory about it. NSV: Yesterday was a no-cheat day (despite having little sleep and a headache). Aiming for a no-cheat today too. Need to plan out the new fall exercise routine. As usually, when the seasons change and I am forced to change-up my exercise, I flounder around until I settle in again. Weather is rainy and probably will stay that way for the next couple of weeks, so I am either going to squeeze in a workout between the drops or resort to my Beachbody online. Again, if it is Beachbody, I’m not sure which one I want to do. Being 59 yo, I don’t like “jumping” which makes me discouraged when I constantly have to modify. Anyone else out there in their upper 50’s/low 60’s? What do you do?

9/04

@deepwoodslady, @countrycreek, @cdavisdeva, @fraukazi @SheilaBoneham, @denswrex, @abowersgirl

Thank you for the birthday wishes everyone!

and the balloon bouquet! @SheilaBoneham, ONE POUND LEFT! I don't like leaving calories behind either. Walnuts, pecans, hazelnuts, each around 200 calories for 1/4 cup/30grams, good for inflammation. I sometimes crush the nuts and use them as a topping on any firm fleshed white fish. Mix the nuts with your seasoning of choice and sprinkle on top of fish before baking.

@denswrex, yesterday I was a spoonful of sugar, considering the cake I ate

My birthday always starts out with a thank you Father God for blessing me with another year of life. A bit of melancholy for the one who physically brought me into this world. I miss my mother on this day and her birth anniversary more than any other days of the year. A whole lot of joy yesterday, spent with my sons, DH, DIL, niece/daughter and grand children. More sugar (frosting) eaten yesterday than I've had in quite some time. It was good though, 😋almond raspberry cake w/almond buttercreme. Kind of gave me a brief head ache, not a headache. Lol. All in all a very lovely day.

So busy!

Round 51 SW 224

8/26 / 225.4 / Yoinks!

8/27 / 223.8 / End of TOM means good things.

8/28 / 223.6 / Nice! I ate well yesterday. Today there were fries, which is not a Good Idea.

8/29 / 223.6 / Nice to see my Fry Impropriety didn't hurt anything.

8/30 / 223.4 / I'm a big fan of this sort of gradual decrease. My digestive system is not happy with me right now, which is charming. I hope everyone is having a motivated 10 days!

8/31 / 224.2 / Significant digestive upsets happening over here! My poor husband had oral surgery this morning, so this is going to be a rough day, I predict. But I'm in a good mood and I hope everyone is hanging in there.

9/1 / 221.8 / That was a surprise! I guess I'm no longer retaining quite so much water! It was a bit of a late weigh-in, but I'll take it! That takes me to 30 pounds lost.

9/2 / 221.6 / I had nachos yesterday. I limited the damage but should probably avoid nachos for the most part. Of course, I don't think I have had nachos for about five years, so I guess I have been avoiding them pretty effectively!

9/3 / 220.8 / Feeling good. I've been lazy about exercise recently, but today will see a change in that. If I do it right, I'll expect a water weight gain tomorrow from some sore muscles. I have a number of challenges I've given myself for the next four weeks and I made progress on all of them yesterday. I had a no meat day, a no caffeine day, a 5 fruits/veggies day, and a clean desk day!

Good Morning! This is my 2nd full round. My goals: complete the round at a lower number. Preferably at the 162's.

Round 50 results SW 163.6 EW 163.8 (+.2)

SW 163.8
8/26 163.2 My lowest in awhile hit 3 times in the last few weeks.
8/27 163.2 I would love to stay here. But I have 2 social occasions evolved around food/sweets.
8/28 164.0 I gotta stop this up momentum .. tomorrow is going to be worse. *Time to take charge!
8/29 164.2 Yikes.
8/30 164.8
8/31 165 I am updating for the last few days. To many calories. Glad to see a new month rolling over. I need a freshstart!
9/01 165 guessing
9/02 165 Company is gone .. and fridge is cleaned out mostly. It all started with cheesecake almost a week ago.
9/03 165
9/04

Round 6
OW 230
Round 46 SW 178 EW 172.6 (-5.4)
Round 47 SW 172.6 EW 170.8 (-1.8)
Round 48 SW 170.8 EW 168 (-2.8)
Round 49 SW 168 EW 166.8 (-1.2)
Round 50 SW 166.8 EW 163.6 (-3.2)

Round 51
SW 163.6
GW below the 60s and into the 50s
UGW 125

8/26 162.4 new week new start. Ate good, walked around with my hubby but my water needs to be better, 1 liter. Hope everyone has a great week!!

8/27 161.6 90 min of endurance challenges (plank, crunches, pushups, squats) ate delicious healthy food and drank 1.5 liters of water. Happy to see this number!!!! I know (from experience) that if I keep this up I will easily reach the 50s. Having said that though, I know once I start my 50s those 10 pounds will be way harder to take off from the last 15. Not going to think about that now though, just planning to keep moving forward.

8/28-- 161.4 I drank a bottle of water before I weighed in....oops. Yesterday I had another boost of energy which I find is happening more often then it used too. I did 150 min of exercising, the only issue with that being I ended up staying up till 1 30 in the morning 😥😥 i took the day off because I am going to the hospital with my aunt for the day (nothing serious) so at least I got to sleep in longer then usual but i do need to better manage these energetic days. I was also less hungry, forcing down my food. I always feel like there is no comfortable medium for me I am either always hungry or not hungry at all. 1.6 liters of water

8/29 ---160.8 crazy morning..So happy I can finally post. Ate out yesterday (haven't gone out to a restaurant in forever) but grabbed all healthy alternatives and stayed within my calorie goal. I'm excited by this number but yesterday's lunch had tons of sodium so I am hoping that this number doesn't increase too much or at all by tomorrow. Walked a good amount of the day and didn't get around to my usual work out routine (guess yesterday was my one rest day this week) and drank 1 liter of water. I can't wait to see those 50s, but I am trying not to get my hopes up just yet...TOM will be here in a couple of days

8/30-- 160.6 my body likes to tease me as I reach a new weight range. Exercised for 90 min, ate within my calories and 1.6 liters of water. Hope everyone has a great day.

8/31-- 160.6 feeling bloated today. My TOM is supposed to be here this weekend so first comes the feeling of being bloated and fat, next comes a slight weight gain. Usually I don't get upset by a weight gain, knowing that it will drop immediately after my first day, this time around I am slightly peeved. I am so close to those 50s and now I am going to be teased lol. On a positive note I took my measurements yesterday and in the past two weeks I have lost 1 and a 1/2 inches on my waist and 1/2 inch on my hips....not too bad if I do say so myself. 1.5 liters of water yesterday, ate within my calories and 90 min of endurance training. Hope everyone has a great weekend.

9/01--160.2 still holding my breath for that gain I am expecting (my TOM is due monday, made a small mistake a couple of days ago thought it was supposed to arrive today until I checked my calender) ackkkk the suspense is killing me lol. I can taste those 50s. Ate within calories, exercised over 90 min and drank 1.6 liters of water. I hope everyone has a great weekend

9/02-- no scale. Yesterday went down to the CNE, walked for over 10 hours and stayed away from all the delicious smelling foods and junk. NSV for sure!!

9/03-- 161.6 and there it is folks. TOM arrived this morning. I know for a fact it isn't anything I did wrong because not only did I eat healthy and below my calories on Saturday, while walking for 10+ hours straight but yesterday I ate good, stayed below my calories and went swimming for 3+ hours. Staying away from cookies and other junk food (besides a sliver of fudge, but I weighed it and added it to my diary, wasn't all that much) ate half a burger and fruit. I'm also grumpy today lol. Tomorrow I should see a drop again, I don't know if I will hit my goal of leaving these 60s behind and seeing the 50s, but it won't stop me from trying. Glad I am home today though, tons of cleaning and MFP to catch up on. It's amazing the amount of back log I have being away for two days. Anyway Happy Monday all.

9/04

Seeking lower bodyfat%

My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 183.4 (182.6)
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}
{Round 50 - lost 3 lbs - EW 182.6}

Day/Weight/Comment

•8/26 - 183.4 - Fluid retention. Not enough sleep.
•8/27- 182.4 - Tired. Woke up with a slight headache from a couple of champagne cocktails that I drank. Long, but enjoyable day with my family yesterday. We celebrated the first of the end of Summer "cavalcade of birthdays" in our family.
•8/28 - 182 - And yes, still with the fluid retention, steadily coming down and the weight with it. I've never experienced this before. Today I'll update my MFP progress again to my Round 50 end weight.
•8/29 - 183.2 - Here's a weight I skipped. It found me. Thanks buddy. Lol.
•8/30 - 183.6 - The last 183 increment. FINALLY! My body is so peculiar. I did see 181 when I first stepped on the scale. Maybe I will settle to that weight by the end of this round. It depends on whether I have been the full 182 set or not.
•8/31 - 182.6 - 182.8 did show up for the first time. S-M-H. I had not been that weight before. My scale also showed 180 point something this morning. Not a lot of sleep last night. Stayed up late watching videos on coffee filter flower making, then spent time folding and dyeing a pkg of coffee filters. Expensive, time wise, but a LOT less expensive in $$. I think they will be perfect for my friends flower wall.
•9/1 - 182.6
•9/2 - 182.6

•9/3 - 182 - When my son saw me yesterday he said, "Ma, look how skinny you're getting!" That 182 belies that exclamation, but I certainly understand, coming from 253 lbs. Lol. Oh My. There are SO MANY BIRTHDAYS this month in my family. Friends too! But, no more cake for me until October when my little sugar lump turns 2.

•9/4


Seeking lower bodyfat%

Started: Round 51 226.2lbs
MFP Start Weight: 255.7lbs
End Goal Weight: 180lbs
ROUND 51 End Weight:

ROUND 51
Current Goal Weight: 225lbs
Day Weight
8/26 226.2
8/27 227.2
8/28 227.5
8/29 227.3
8/30 226.2
8/31 227.2
9/01 227.2
9/02 No access to scale - camping
9/03 227.8 - weighed when returned from camping, not at normal time.
9/04

30/08 I've been in a tiny deficit this week, could have done so much better but have done a lot of boredom eating, going to shift back to eating dinner later as I think this gave me less time to fridge-raid.
My aim for today is to stick to just dinner when I get home, no fridge-raiding, no excuses!

31/08 Managed to mostly avoid fridge raiding last night - did some time on the exercise bike and a strength training routine to keep me busy before dinner, which I ate around 9pm.
Aims for today are to make up the steps I would normally have gained from walking to work (took a taxi this morning as I had a voucher to use and liked the extra sleep before away camping the weekend).
Won't be able to log weight Saturday or Sunday as I'm away in the West Cork Wilderness.
Hope everyone has a lovely and successful weekend!

03/09 At small deficit/maintenance over the weekend whilst camping, didn't snack much so win win! Glad to be back to my own bed today, I have a day off work today and it's rest day so just going to relax.

Round #51 ((My #2))

30 y/o Female 5’6”
Round #50 (-2lbs)

OSW: 170
Round #51 SW: 138
Round #51 GW: 136.5
UGW: 130

Day/Weight/Comment

8/26 — 137.6 — Still trying to get over this cold. 🤧

8/27 — 137.8 — Early weigh in today, starting to feel better. 😊

8/28 — 137.2 — I like it.. hope it sticks! Been eating good and sticking to my IF schedule.

8/29 — no scale or weigh in

8/30 — 137.2 — yesterday was my hunny’s birthday, so probably went over on calories.. but was a special day 😊

8/31 — no weigh in

9/01 — 136.6 — Happy September! Wow I was shocked when I got on the scale today. Yesterday I had another 12 hour shift at the hospital so I didn’t weigh in when I woke up at 4am! 😝 I didn’t eat the best, but stayed under my calories. Might be a little dehydrated.. we’ll see.

9/02 — 136.0 — Went to my favorite sushi place last night 😋. I feel like I been slacking on my water intake lately, so going to focus on that today!

9/03 — 135.6 — it’s been awhile since I’ve seen this number! It’s very motivating when the scale is working with me.

9/04

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 / 246.6 /
8/27 / 246.6 /
8/28 / 246.6 / Ugh.
8/29 / Forgot to weigh.
8/30 / 245.6 /
8/31 / 244.0 /
9/01 / 243.6 / I am so happy about this round. I know enough now to understand that a caloric deficit will win out in the end.
9/02 / 245.0 / This was at 3 am, when I got up to take friends to the airport. I have noticed a lack of sleep correlation.
9/03 / 244.5 / Went to the Scottish Games yesterday, fun time, but not enough water by a long shot.
9/04 /

In it for Round 4
49 year old female - 5'7" from the Midwest

OW: 200.4
Round 1: -3
Round 2: - 2.8
Round 3: -.4
SW: 191.6
RGW: 190.5
UGW: 165

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 190.8 - phew!
8/27 - 191.6 - not bad coming off the weekend
8/28 - 190.6 - after a dinner of sushi! I thought for sure the sodium was going to retain the water.
8/29 - 189.8 - woo hoo!
8/30 - 190.4 - and back into the 90s
8/31 - 190.4 - holding steady
9/01 - 190.4 - well it's not going up!
9/02 - 190.4 - holding steady through the weekend
9/03 - 192 - lots of sodium yesterday and a late weigh in.
9/04

Good afternooon

Mâle, 48yo

Round 49: SW 186 EW: 184.53 (1.47 lbs lost this round)
Round 50: SW 184.53 EW: 178.79 ( 5 .74 lbs lost this round).
Round 51: SW178.79 EW:


My Goal for the next 10 days : if i Can have same results as previous round that will be awesome but i will try to do better.
Strategy: eat better, drink vinaigre acide twice a day, burn 350-400 cal by doing exercices . Intermittent fasting. This round will try not to eat after 6PM, it seems that's very helpful for weightloss.

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 178.13 (0.66 lbs Lost)
8/27- 178.13 (no loss, no gain)
8/28- 177.91 (0.22 Lost)
8/29- 177.25 (0.66 Lost)
8/30- 176.36 (0.89 Lost)
8/31- 175.26 (1.10 lost). Yess the start was slow this round but i hope the finish will go stronger
9/01- 173.94 (1.32 Lost)
9/02- 175.48 (1.54 gain). I was expecting this gain, i planned Yesterday as an open day we went out for dinner and we enjoyed eating Big meals lol. I'm back tomorrow
9/03-176.36 (0.88 gain) No comment
9/04

See you

Female, age 39, 5'5"
OSW: 6/13/18, 178.8
End of Round 44, 6/26/18, 170.6 (-5)
End of Round 45, 7/6/18, 168.8 (-1.6)
End of Round 46, 7/16/18, 166.2 (-2.6)
End of Round 47, 7/26/18, 164.8 (-1.4)
End of Round 48, 8/5/18, 167 (+2.2) *on vacation
End of Round 49, 8/15/18, 163 (-4)
End of Round 50, 8/25/18, 162 (-1)

8/26: 163.8
8/27: 163.6
8/28: Went for a run super early before work to beat the heat and forgot to weigh. We shall see tomorrow.
8/29: 162.8
8/30: 163
8/31: Forgot to weigh
9/01: 163.8/ Ran 5k this morning and signed up for my first official 5k run next Sunday. I have really been struggling with everything as I started back a work. Super happy I really committed to C25k, otherwise I don't know where my weight and eating habits would be at this point.
9/02: No scale
9/03:164.4/Enjoyed the holiday weekend by indulging. Back to business after today.