Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 51

In for my 8th 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)
Round 47 End Weight = 157.2 (2.4 lbs lost)
Round 48 End Weight = 155.2 (2.0 lbs lost)
Round 49 End Weight = 151.2 (4.0 lbs lost)
Round 50 End Weight = 149.9 (1.3 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 50 Goal: Anything under 149.0
Exercise Plan = The Betty Rocker 90 Day Challenge (in weeks 6-7 of 12), run outside 3-4 times a week, get 8,000-10,000 steps/day
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.

8/26 = 149.9 (no change from yesterday) My sleep and nutrition are struggling, those go hand in hand. I've not going enough sleep since Wednesday of last week and my nutrition choices are suffering for it. I haven't been going over calories, just not make the best choices. I plan to grocery shop and do some meal prep today and get this under control. I completed day 35 of my 90 day challenge exercises yesterday, so it is the start of week 6 exercises on the plan today. School starts back here this Thursday and I'm really looking forward to it for selfish reasons. As soon as my daughter gets on the bus, I have time in the mornings before work to be able to get a quick run in or go for a walk. Summers are hard for me getting my runs in because even though she is 12, I can't leave her home alone even for a quick run and my husband is rarely home due to work. Wishing everyone a great start to Round 51!

8/27 = 149.9 (no change from yesterday) This seems to be a pattern the last couple of rounds, sticking at a certain weight for a couple of days at the beginning. No worries here Yesterday was a great exercise day, went for a 2 mile run, a 2 mile walk and did day 36 of 90: Body Squat to Knee Lift Crunch, Inchworms, Side Lunge to Front Lunge, Supermans with Alternating Extensions, Wall Hold Ups, Ninja Side Kicks, & Get Ups. My run felt really strong yesterday, I could feel new strength in my quads when I hit some hills. As a "recovering" distance runner, it has taken a while to settle in to doing these short runs instead but I am re-discovering my love of running in the process. It is much easier to love something that is making your body feel stronger compared to distance running which had evolved into something that was just taking a toll on my body with injuries. "Run often, run long, but never outrun your joy of running."

8/28 = 149.9 (no change from yesterday) So still holding at this number...Yesterday was a rest day in my exercise challenge and I ate closer to maintenance for calories. I am predicting the scale will drop tomorrow Today, I have day 38 of 90 exercises and I plan to get a walk in as well. I also took my measurements this morning. When I 1st started, I was taking these every 5 days, but have dropped to taking every week/week & half. I looked back to my start measurements on 6/14 and WOW! I have lost 5.5 inches on my waist & 6.5 inches on my bust. My measurements have decreased all over but those are the 2 biggest changes. Feeling very inspired now, if you haven't already done this, start now, take your measurements!

8/29 = 149.9 (6th day at this weight) Well, let's officially call it, I'm at a plateau. I feel like there is nothing left to do but ride this out, I'm doing everything I need to do to lose weight, so just going to let nature take it's course. The scale will drop eventually, I have plenty of weight left to lose. I'm in a okay mindset about this, so all is good here. The awful heat and humidity returned here this week, they are even delaying school openings today in some nearby cities but thankfully today should be the last day of it. My daughter starts school tomorrow, 7th grade! I can't believe it, really hoping for a great year for her. Last year was very difficult for her academically, socially, & emotionally. But she seems to be excited for school to start, has a small group of good friends now, and she got a advisor that she really likes, so all signs point to a good start. And with the start of school tomorrow, so ends my summer sleep-ins. We'll be up 1 &1/2 hours earlier, ACK! So that means an earlier weigh-in time too, interested to see what happens on the scale tomorrow. Stay strong everyone! "Strength doesn't come from what you can do. It comes from overcoming the things you once thought you couldn't do."

8/30 = 150.4 (up .5 from yesterday) Earlier weigh-in time, I thought the scale would be a little higher and it was. But here's the thing, our weight fluctuates all day long, the number we see and choose to accept for that day is just a glimpse of where we are in our daily weight range. I track my weight with a trending report and today's trending average is 151.18, if I'm under that then I'm technically in a downward trend (i.e. losing weight). And I'm under that, so calling it a success. Sometimes, I see people post that they couldn't weigh-in everyday because they "couldn't face the scale" that often or it would make them too obsessed with the numbers but I think in actuality what weighing-in everyday does is make you understand that fluctuations happen and that a number is a number, it does not define your progress or your efforts. This week I decided to try on clothes that I have not worn since I was about 144 pounds, even though I weigh about 5 pounds more that that currently. They all fit. So I decided to try on clothes that I have not worn since I was in the 130's and guess what, they fit too! Bodies change and hold weight differently, especially as we age but also as our diets and exercise habits change. I'm as slim now at this weight as I was when I was 15 pounds "thinner". Anyway, those are my thoughts for the day, but don't get me wrong...I would still really like the scale to show a loss soon And I know that it will.

8/31 = 149.0 (down 1.4 from yesterday) Whoosh, that's more like it! Yesterday was a great exercise day, got in a short run and completed day 40 of 90 exercises: Down Dog Flow with Alternating Legs, Alternating Squat Lunges with High Knee, Fighter Combo: Jab, Cross, Jab, Knee, Sumo to Switch, Tricep Dips with Alternating Leg Raises, Prisoner Squats with Side Knee Drive, Total Core Domination II, & Surfer Pop Ups with Push Ups. However it was such a junk food day...I was STARVING all day after breakfast, I blame being up earlier than I am used to. On a typical day, I eat very healthy foods, & if I want to be more indulgent it is usually with something deliciously homemade not processed. But not yesterday, my body was craving junk food, so that's what I ate. I raided my daughter's school lunch food...mac & cheese (lunch), a burrito (snack), and then barbecue potato chips (dinner), GROSS! But happy to report, no binging occurred and I stayed within (slightly under) my calories for the day. And I have no interest in eating like that today, back to my body craving a green smoothie which is more my norm. "It's about creating healthy eating habits, rather than restrictions."

9/01 = 148.6 (down .4 from yesterday) Hello September, I've got big plans for you! This is the month that I will reach a healthy BMI range. I'm just a few pounds away from this, technically still in the overweight range which my mind has always processed in the past as you are a fat person, which is not helpful. Although now, while I know that I am still overweight, I no longer feel like a "fat person" and whatever the negative connotation this had for me is gone. (The negative feeling is an internal one only, I'm not judging anyone else). Just feel now I am a work in progress, being kinder to myself is something I have to work at doing, but it really has been such an enormous part of my weight loss success so far. I read a quote earlier this morning that talked about instead of thinking about what "you have to do" think instead of it as what "you get to do". Thinking in more positive terms can bring about all sorts of amazing changes. I "get to do" a hard workout today, because I have spent the last couple of months making good choices that have strengthened my body and this is now what it is capable of. Have a great weekend everyone, looks for ways to be kind to yourself and grateful for this journey!

9/02 = 148.4 (down .2 from yesterday) Yesterday was an all around good day, lots of good exercise and ate really well. I usually will have a glass or two of wine 1-2 times a week and one of those days is usually on Saturdays but didn't even feel like it yesterday. I haven't had any alcoholic drinks since last Monday, which I think is always so helpful in weight loss, not to be drinking your calories. Today, I have day 42 of 90 workout then tomorrow moves on to week 7 of 12. I'm about halfway done with the 90 day challenge and I have to say it's hard mentally. I much prefer a 30 day challenge, seems so much less daunting. But I will persist and get this done and then have this to look back on as a sign of strength when future 30 day challenges seem hard. "Strength does not come from winning. Your struggles develop your strengths. When you go through hardships and decide not to surrender, that is strength."

9/03 = 147.0 (down 1.4 from yesterday) Not sure this is a real number. The past 3 days have been late weigh-ins due to the long weekend and tomorrow will be an early weigh-in. So there may be a small bounce up, but it will be what it will be. It was super hot here over the weekend but I got my works in, did day 42 of 90 yesterday, a 2 mile run and a 2 mile walk and today knocked out day 43 and a quick 1 mile run. My husband took the day off from work and we were able to have some nice family time and enjoy a relaxing Labor Day. I fasted most of the day (planned OMAD) and then was able to enjoy a really nice dinner, including a slice of homemade pie, without any guilt attached which makes it all the better. Only 1 more day left to this challenge, this one seems to have been the fastest one so far, it flew by I hope everyone had a great weekend, and if you overindulged know that it is just a small blip on the journey you are on, tomorrow is a new day and is yours for what you want to make it.

9/04

-67.3 lbs in 976 days, ONLY 24 days until my 1,000th day!
(1 lb every 14.5 days on avg)_
-44 since Sept 27, 2017 (341 days)
(1 lb every 7.7 days on avg.)

* Health!!! Focus on health!
* * Micro changes in habits each week create magic!
* Daily exercise - even a mild stroll- makes a big difference...
** When you most feel like giving up, and you keep going, that’s when the scale really drops!
*** I had given up on dieting, and had forgotten completely how good it feels to be lighter.
****Everything is easier and pain free. A miracle.
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Round 34 to Round 50 from 179 to 161 lbs
-18 lbs in 17 Rounds!

My 18th Round!!!
Round 51:
SW 160.8 BMI: 24.1 Trend wt: 160.5 Loss/wk: 1.0
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You. Will. Be. Healthier. Than. You. Ever. Thought. Possible.
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8/26 161 Trend: 160.6 Loss/wk: 1.0
8/27 160.2 BMI: 24.0 Trend: 160.4 Loss/wk: 1.0
8/28 161 BMI 24.1 Trend 160.5, Loss/wk 1.0
8/29 159.8 BMI: 23.9!!!!! HIT the 23’s for FIRST TIME!!Trend 160.2 Loss/wk 1.0
This is a Huge day for me.
I don’t think I’ve been in 150’s since I dieted in 9th grade. I finally look like I felt inside all this time. Just a few more pounds, not there yet, but mid-torso is slimming & toning, almost there!!
8/30 159.4 BMI: 23.9 Trend:159.9 Loss/wk: 1.1
8/31159.8 Trend: 159.7 Loss/wk: 1.1

9/1 160.6 Trend: 159.9 Loss/wk: 1.0
Hubby didn’t have lunch, and started talking about eating out. So we went, I ate under maintenance after a 3.6 mile hike. Water retention this morning from salt & heavy exercise. All will be fine

I noted that I didn’t feel well at bedtime, nor this morning: feeling tired, slight headache. I’ll just watch him eat next time

Reaffirms my goal of 155-158, so I never hit 160!/ again

9/2 161 BMI:24.1 Trend:160.1 Loss/wk: 0.9 lb I’m doing what I should be. I’ll tighten up on Tuesday, if needed.

9/3161 Trend wt: 160.4 Loss/wk: 0.8
Not worried. Exercising like a fiend, so retaining water.

9/4
R51 GW: 160.5 revised: 159.4

Goals:
1. Average step goal for August > 8,300
Status: 10,834 avg. steps per day in AUGUST ✅✅✅✅✅
I’m so pleased with this!!! When I joined MFP I didn’t see how people could do this!!

Goal for September > 8,500
Sep 1: 16,658, 5.0 miles, elev: 1,000’
Sep 2 11,458

2. Goal for September:
10-day trend decreasing, maintaining, or not going up > .2
1/2

3. Lengthen BMI Streak < = 24.1
Longest streak so far: 34 days!

Next Mini-Goals: Get BMI to 24.0; weigh 160.5 by my 1,000th day (Sept 27)
159.8 Aug 29
Sep 1 160.6
Sep 2 & 3161

Next Mini-Goal: Enter the 150’s, ideally by Sept 27. DID THIS. Aug 29.
160.6 Sep 1 restaurant, temporary
161 Sep 2 heavy exercise, rest. Leftovers
I will get back to 150’s soon. Building muscle
161 Sep > 20,000 steps

Next Mini-Goals: I am going to shoot for 159.1 (BMI 23.8)
158.5 (BMI 23.7)
158.3 (-70lbs) by Sept 27
157.8 (BMI 23.6)
157.1 (BMI 23.5)
155 by 1/1/19

Age 37
Height 5’7” (170cm)
SW 77kg
GW 60kg

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 75.8 kg
8/27 76.2 kg (+0.4) I did not eat more than the day before, so not sure what happened. But not too worried about it, for now even getting used to being accountable and not eating all the time is good.
I drink a lot as I'm still nursing our 5 mo old son.
8/28 75.5 kg
8/29 76.2 kg
8/30 75.8 kg
8/31 No weigh-in. Last few days were not the best, away from home, not in control of meals, tired, crying children...
9/01 75.8 kg Super surprised by not having put weight on after the past few days. Hurray!
9/02 75.6 kg Again, super surprised. Super happy. Had no time to log what I eat, and did not choose best foods, either. Had guests over today....lots of food. :S
9/03 77.6 kg Not good... Had no time to log food, but at least made good food choices.
9/04 77.2 kg Not happy. But will keep trying.

Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 no scale and travel day
8/27 73.5kg
8/28 72kg
8/29 72kg
8/30 72.5kg
8/31 73kg
9/01 72.5kg
9/02 72.2ish
9/03 72kg

9/04 71.8 the needle is jst below 72 can't believe it is the end of the round again... I didn't quite meet my goal, but it was an emotionally tough round. And I had a couple of NSVs, including not indulging in emotional eating when I was feeling down. On the other hand, I have been around this weight for several rounds now, but looking back at my diary it's no surprise as I had too many off days. September will be a calmer month and I will up my exercise with boxing, even if it sometimes means I can't run the day (or 2) after.
I love seeing everyone's progress, successes and challenges on here. But I'm ready to be part of the success group and tackle the challenges with more determination.

See you next round!

I'm definitely in! This will be my 7th round Expecting a small bump up in weight this round or that it will move slowly, since I lost so much last round.

8/26 – 175.3 lbs Today I am wearing a tank top in my own house for the first time in many years. I wasn’t even comfortable with wearing a tank top when I was home alone! I’m so motivated again after the huge loss last round.

8/27 - 174.8 (-0.5) I am just feeling so motivated right now. Went out and bought new a new exercise outfit today (as my old ones were sizes XL-XXL and now I’m a M-L). Was so happy trying on clothes, that I could have bought everything they had if my economy wasn’t crying for help hahah. It’s an indescribable feeling to actually feel good when trying on clothes. Finally starting physical therapy tomorrow and I’m so excited I’m not sure I’ll be able to sleep tonight. Really hope it can help with my super low blood pressure and my fainting. (I have Addison’s disease! )

8/28 - 173.9 (-0.9) I have no idea what’s going on here, but I’ll take it! I was stuck on 180+- for 2 months and now I’m just flying through 170? That’s fine by me! 😅 Did nothing else than reduce my carb intake and eat more fat/protein. Exact same calorie intake. Going to the gym to meet my physical therapist in an hour. Update on how it went tomorrow 😄 Super excited! Hope everyone has a nice day.

8/29 – 173.2 (-0.7) Physical therapy yesterday was awesome. Focused on balance and core. We decided that it’s smart to focus most on butt, hips and legs to start with. She was so awesome and understanding and didn’t want to pressure me until i faint. Gonna see her again on Friday :-D Aiming for exercise 5 times a week in the long run, but I have to build up a bit first.

8/30 – 173.0 (-0.2) I get so inspired by all the people who come here everyday and write about their journey. It means everything to read about your goals, weaknesses and strengths and not to mention the motivation behind your weight loss. Keeps me super motivated everyday. I have never been as motivated as I am after I joined MFP. Earlier I could go on these powder diets and feel like I was starving for a few weeks, then I would totally come crashing down with just a big feast of food.. And gain even more weight than I lost! Now, I'm looking at it on a whooole other level and I feel really good. I'm never hungry and I eat food that tastes good and does my body good. I can thank the myfitnesspal community for that. You truly are an inspiration

8/31 - 173.0 (—) After the weight going down everyday for two weeks, this is totally expected. Worked out for 30 minutes today. Balance training and legs/butt/arms. Feels really good, but I get very tired after! Think I actually have to take a little nap if I’m going to survive this Friday 🤭


9/01 - 174.0 (+1.0) I think it's my time of the month very soon.. I have not done anything that could explain this. Ate less than my calorie goal and worked out (didn't eat back workout calories). This fluctuation will probably pass soon

9/02 - 173.5 (-0.5) I was very correct about it being my time of the month Craving carbs like crazy! But eating more protein and oatmeal for breakfast really helps. Not stressing about the weight at all, this will fix itself when my lady troubles are over. I'm logging, staying under my calorie goal and exercising everyday.

9/03 - 173.2 (-0.3) Great! I’m getting ready to go to physical therapy now

9/04 - 172.6 (-0.6) Wooah! Awesome :-D I'm super happy that I went from 175.3 and all the way to 172.6 (-2.7lbs). Did really not expect such a great loss for three rounds in a row! Usually I lose a lot, then it stops for a month or so, then I lose a lot again.. But this is so much better! Much more motivating to see a loss every week. See ya next round!

SW: 255, Aug 2014
Ht: 5’7”
CW: 162
GW: 135

Round 43 - No loss
Round 44 - 3 lb loss
Round 45 - 1 lb loss
Round 46 - No loss
Round 47 - 1 lb loss
Round 48 - No loss
Round 49 - 3 lb loss
Round 50 - No loss

Round 51
8/26 : 162
8/27 : 162
8/28 : 162
8/29 : 162 I’d like to squeeze one more pound out of me for August
8/30 : 162 Starting a more structured diet plan
8/31 : 162 Starting that structured plan on TUESDAY
9/01 : 162 No access to scale
9/02 : 162 No access to scale
9/03 : 162 No access to scale
9/04: 162 Just wait till next round - I’m going to do MUCH better

Male - 5' 10" - 52 years old \ Original Start Weight 182 lbs in May 2016 \ Goal Weight 165 lbs

Late Start - February 2nd - 168 lbs End of Round - February 7th - 168.8 lbs
Round 31
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167
Round 32 - My 3rd Round
Start Round - 02/17 - 167.4 End of Round - 02/26 - 167.2
Round 33 - My 4th Round
Start Round - 2/27 - 168 End of Round - 3/8 - 167
Round 34 - My 5th Round
Start Round - 3/9 - 168 End of Round - 3/18 - 166.6
Round 35 - My 6th Round
Start Round 3/19 - 168.4 End of Round 3/28 - 166
Round 36 - My 7th Round
Start Round 3/29 - 166.6 End of Round 4/7 - 167.8
Round 37 - My 8th Round
Start Round 4/8 - 167.2 End of Round 4/17 - 167.2
Round 38 - My 9th Round
Start Round 4/18 - 167.8 End of Round 4/27 - 167.2
Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4
Round 40 - My 11th Round
Start Round 5/08 - 169.6 End Round 5/17 - 167.6
Round 41 - My 12th Round
Start Round 5/18 - 168.6 End Round 5/27 - 167.6
Round 42 - My 13th Round
Start Round 5/28 - 168.6 End Round 6/06 - 166.8
Round 43 - My 14th Round
Start Round 6/07 - 166.6 End Round 6/16 - 168.4
Round 44 - My 15th Round
Start Round 6/17 - 169 End Round 6/26 - 168.8
Round 45 - My 16th Round
Start Round 6/27 - 169 End round 7/06 - 168.4
Round 46 - My 17th Round
Start Round 7/07: - 169.4 End Round 7/16: - 169.0
Round 47 - My 18th Round
Start Round 7/17 - 170 End Round 7/26 - 169.4
Round 48 - My 19th Round
Start Round 7/27 - 169.6 End Round 8/05 - 170.4
Round 49 - My 20th Round
Start Round 8/06 - 170.2 End Round 8/15 - 170.2
Round 50 - My 21st Round
Start Round 8/16 - 169.8 End Round 8/25 - 169.4
Round 51 - My 22nd Round
Day/Weight/Comment
8/26 - 168.8 Garden and beach yesterday
8/27
8/28 - 170.2
8/29 - 169.0 Treadmill 30 minutes last night
8/30 - 168.4
8/31 - 168.8
9/01 - 168.4
9/02 - 168.8
9/03 - 169.2
9/04 - 169.8

CynthiaByrne wrote: »

8/26 - N / A
8/27 - 189.6
8/28 - 189.2
8/29 - 190.0
8/30 - 190.0
8/31 - 190.0
9/1
9/2
9/3
9/4 - 190.8

My official weekly weigh in, is Tuesday evening @ TOPS, so my ticker tape will reflect that loss.

My daily weight is on my home scale, so I can monitor how my week is going.

My ultimate goal is 175lbs, so any loss is a good loss.

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)

R51 SW 181.8 +0.6 (-17.8)

Lots of special events coming up this week. A champagne breakfast for a friend tomorrow, Monday a retirement reception for our beloved pediatrician, Wednesday a goodbye lunch for our summer staff who are leaving to go back to school (Ethiopian food - tracking that will be a challenge). Also on Wednesday our wedding anniversary dinner 32 years! , and on Thursday an end of summer ( ) BBQ. I am hoping for maintenance this round.

8/26 181 Yay! Nice start for the round.
8/27 180.4 First special event successfully navigated! Followed by a long walk with my son in the evening.
8/28 180.4 Second special event successfully navigated, Sparkling water to drink and one mini lemon tart. Was able to stop at one!! Gonna treat myself to a mani-pedi this evening in anticipation of my anniversary.
8/29 180.2 So close to a new decade - but not likely to get there today. Dinner may not happen as hubby is not feeling well, but lunch with students is on.
8/30 181.8 Not bad at all, lunch and diner were delicious. back on track and starting today with a workout.
8/31 179.8 !!!! I suspect its too good to be true - but I am thrilled. That is within spitting distance of my pre-baby weight (He's almost 22) Good motivation to stay on the straight and narrow over the long weekend.
9/01 180.4
9/02 179 Didn't get a chance to check in here yesterday. Spend the day with my son at FanExpo. I was exhausted at the end of it. Lots of walking and no temptations to overeat - the lineups for food were way too long. And my son got a pic with teh voice actors from one of his favourite shows.
9/03 179.4 I am happy with that. No intentional exercise yesterday, but lots of chores . Slightly over cals (i.e.90) Difficult evening but limited the emotional eating to one granola bar. Hoping for a long walk today weather permitting.
9/04 178.4 - not sure that's real but its a nice way to end the round! loss this round is 3.4