JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 55

R1: Lost 1.7 (SW 196.8 EW 195.1)
R2: Lost 0.7 (SW 195.1 EW 194.4)
R3: Gained 3.7 (SW 194.4 EW 198.1)
R4: Lost 2.8 (SW 198.1 EW 195.3)
R5: Lost 1.1 (SW 195.3 EW 194.2)
R6: Lost 0.8 (SW 194.2 EW 193.4)
R7: Lost 0.2 (SW 188.7 EW 188.5)
R8: Lost 1.7 (SW 188.9 EW 187.2)

CW: 187.2
GW: 184.0

I HAVE to reach my goal this time. I'm going to make it happen.

Day/Weight/Comment

10/5- 186.3- I don't want to get too excited because I'm just going to jinx myself again lol. But I'm happy the scale is going back down again! No rice until I hit my goal! I really want to get to 185.0 though. I've been hovering in the upper 180s for a while now. Gotta get down to the lower 180s. Going to make this round the round I get to it! It's Friday but I'll try to do well today so the scale goes down some more. REALLY want to get to 185.something!

10/6- 185.6- Yay! I got there. Spoke it into existence I guess lol. But that's not my mini goal until it's 185.0 so got a little ways more to go. Going to try to do well this weekend. Not planning on doing anything that would make me go over my calories but weekends. Yesterday was under my calories. Went to chipotle, was pretty darn healthy in my choices. I've changed a lot since the past- I used to get a loaded burrito with cheese and all the works. Now I get a bowl, lots of veggies, no cheese, no tortilla on the side like I used to. Just making good choices for my health. Pretty proud of myself.

10/7- 185.1- Saturday was successful and scale was on my side too! Will try to do well today as well. Looks like I will be under calories today too. I'm almost at my mini goal of 185.0 but I don't want to stop my progress so will continue onto 180.0. Hopefully I can reach it by the next round. We'll see!

10/8- 184.9- Sunday was also very successful. Was under calories, ate PRETTY healthy (even though I had pizza). But I'm very happy. Weekends used to be a huge binge-fest for me. Not anymore! Really trying to beat that habit. So this means I got to my mini-goal of 185, so the next mini-goal is 180! I'm pretty excited and don't want to let the progress go to waste so will continue to do well. Today I'm going to work out (really going to work on my cardio today because I've definitely been slacking and I want to make this part of my lifestyle to help with maintenance once I get to my goal) and definitely staying under calories.

10/9- 185.4- Last night I had a delicious and pretty healthy meal but it did have soy sauce in it so I know that that may have led to water retention and I was also consumed a little more calories than usual. Nothing crazy but I'm sure it adds up a little. I'm okay with this. Just going to eat a little less tonight and hopefully that will help.

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Hello everyone!

10/05 166.4
10/06 167.0 Not a great start .. but I am thrilled to have my account back. It's like going home.
10/07 166.4
10/08 165.6 I didn't expect a significant loss. I hope it holds. I woke up super hungry!
10/09 166.4 Way over on cals.
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Back to mfp after a long time! This challenge would be perfect for me right now to get me started.
SW : 178.2
GW : 154 (first goal [taking one step at a time] )
CW : 171.6

10/5 - 171.6
10/6 - 170.5 My goal today is to get hydrated enough and eat clean.
10/7 - 169.4 Happy with the results so far but hope this continues.
my goal today :
1.drink lots of water
2.eat as clean as possible
3.start exercise (walking at slow pace) at least for 15 minutes
10/8 - 169.4 scale didn't move down today. I drank enough water, ate clean, even worked out but still there was no change! Happy that at least i didn't gain any weight!
10/9 - 168.3 Had the same routine but wish my weight goes down steadily. I am not a very active person and I really need to move often and stay active throughout the day.
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deepwoodslady wrote: »

@tiabirdie56 Wow! Fantastic Job on the pink wall & ribbon.

@abowersgirl It's probably a little water weight from the sodium or starches during your Thanksgiving festivities. However, it sounds like you had a lot of control on the portions. I like the idea of trying just a little bit or a spoonful of everything to keep the calories and carbs down. Now, if I can just get that control on my favorites=like mashed potatoes and gravy! My Thanksgiving will be in November and I will give it try and see how it goes.

It sounds like you may have hit a plateau, as far as staying in the same 150's range. When I hit a serious plateau, I do an Egg Fast. It is low in calories and carbs. There are great recipes out there. One of my favorites is the egg fast pancakes (using Almond flour). Of course, omelets are great. hard cheese for snacks. If you haven't tried it or heard of it, you can google it and find lots of ideas. You can do it for 3-5 days. I usually do 3. It will show up a loss on the scale daily for me and put me back in line. I do keto-low carb so it's great for my personal macros. If you just want to watch calories, I would do a 500 calorie day at least 3 days per week (not consecutive) to break through that barrier. You are always great with your exercise goals. I am sure there is little more you can do on that front. The problem will, therefore, have to be solved with a temporary diet change, more than likely. However, you have done great and are doing so well.

I will definitley have to check the egg fast out. Tons of protein and good fats will really help me. Ye I have been thinking of a temporary diet change to kick start again, I just always get uncomfortable at the idea of fasts. I'm scared that the lack of food will lead to a binge and less energy (since I exercise so much) will derail my routine or I will end up sleeping in...but I will definitley consider the egg fast and if that works then try the 500 calories on my next plateau and work with what works. I won't lie I probably could manage a little more exercise considering I do love it and I know my limits, it's always the end of the day where I start to laze out, especially after dinner. I have no problem pulling an hour and half in the morning, some at lunch and hour before dinner but even though every day I plan to do an hour or even a half hour before bed, I tend to mentally faulter.. I plan on changing this though. My weekends on the other hand could definitley be better. More time less exercise, less time more exercise...sheesh the way I work. Lol Thanks for the advice

@quiltingjaine ye I noticed some people have plateaued and I think that helps me a bit too. I do feel sorry and aggravated for those individuals but at the same time it doesn't make me feel alone and that really helps with patience and persistence. A maintain is not necessarily a gain so that's a positive. Thanks also for the MFP info on the egg fast group.

@Kathrynprestridge yikes. Where are you from? Stay safe, sending thoughts and good wishes your way

Hello


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: SW 178.79 EW: 175.92 lbs (2.87 lost this round)
Round 52: SW 175.92 lbs EW: 171.96 lbs (3.96 Lost this round)
Round 53: SW 171.96 lbs EW: 171.56 lbs (0.40 lbs Lost this round)
Round 54: SW 171.56lbs EW: 166.44 lbs ( 5.12 lbs Lost this round)
Round 55: SW 166.44 lbs EW:


Total lost so far (all rounds) : 19.56 lbs

My goal for this ound: to bé under 160 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment

10/5- 168.65 (2,21 gain) a very bad start
10/6- 168.65
10/7- 168.65 i need to go back on track, i feel that my weelpower is week this round wich is unusual
10/8- 169.09 ( 0.44 lbs gain)
10/9- 168.65 (0.44 lbs Lost)
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Round 52 SW: 204
Round 52 EW: 202
Round 53 EW: 198
Round 54 EW: 195
Goal: whatever these 10 days bring!

Happy so far .. I’ll stick with no specific goal for the round. I’d like to be 160 generally, but my ultimate stretch goal is 150

10/05 - 195
10/06 - 194 - my scale may have been pulling tricks on me, kept flickering but let’s see! I didn’t eat enough yesterday though.. trying to substitute all bad foods except for one treat each day. Seems to be working f r now. Can’t eliminate all at once!
10/07 - 195 had a late night snack.. today’s not good either since we went apple picking and I couldn’t pass up those apple cider doughnuts!!! Let’s see how bad it will be tomorrow
10/08 - 195 it’s a miracle!
10/09 - 194.5 forgot to post it the last 2 days! doing ok! Doesn’t look like it will be a big weight loss round but that’s ok. I can tell when I put on my jeans and shirts that there’s a difference
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Round 55
SW: 74kg May 2018
GW: below 70kg in Oct and stay there
UGW: below 65 by end of the year
Rounds 47-54 EW: 73-72kg with loads of fluctuations and excuses to over eat.

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 71kg. New round new determination. Fell off the waggon a bit the last round, but went for a short run this morning. However, the excuses for emotional eating won't stop: It looks like we'll have to put down our 6months old kitten. She's in hospital now and they can't figure out what is wrong with her, none of the tests have shown anything conclusive so far.
10/06 70.8-ish not quite 70.5 yet, but below 71kg. Ate over yesterday, but ran, walked and went boxing in the eve.
Just spoke to the vet and it looks like they have a good idea of what she has (a liver shunt) and in many cases that can be managed with meds and food. And the vet said she's such a little fighter, it would be a shame not to try!!! So we'll pick her up this afternoon - probably much to the dismay of our other cats. And sod the weight and food logging for another day or so. I'll get back to it on Monday
10/07 -70.8 again. On my way to boxing class now, tonight dinner with friends.
Yesterday, I didn't end up eating until around 1.30pm and then nothing again until we arrived home with the kitten around 6pm. She slept for ages, then had some food and is now back to her feisty self, keeping me up half the night with headbutts and very loud purring. I'm so relieved.
10/08 71.5kg - no surprise there after a very big dinner and probably also some water retention from boxing. Packed breakfast and lunch today and planning to run tonight, will see how DOMS is gonna feel.
10/09 70.8 again. Good day yesterday, withun cals, even had pizza and a small ice cream. Went for a run in the eve. Today's plan is to not get carried away at lunch and then boxing class tonight
10/10 70.8kg - oh come on. Even though this is on a non-digital scale and less acurate, the needle has been in the exact same place. I suppose better than a gain. Patience and consistency will eventually pay off. And since there has been so much talk about plateaus, I know a few days is nothing to worry about.
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I’m in for round 55 after a break This will be my 8th round.

10/05 – 171.2 lbs Been very slow after the huge losses I had in my last three rounds. Went to the gym today and had a really good workout with my physical therapist. I work out 3 times a week now, and this feels like the perfect amount of workouts for me now. Been having a lot of issues with the mobile app lately, so I haven't been tempted to struggle with forum posts everyday. So slow and it's crashing all the time Been logging everyday and staying under my calorie goal since the last time I was participating in this challenge. I have been weighing once a week, was kinda nice to have a break from the daily weigh-ins. I have also chosen to open my diary to friends to hold my self accountable.

10/06 - 170.1 (-1.1) Had to step on the scale 3 times to make sure this was right 😂 Awesome!


10/07 - 170.4 (+0.3) A small bump up from yesterday. Not worried, still a huuge loss in 2 days. Ate a lot of sodium yesterday, so it’s probably just water :-) a mini goal for the day is that I’m gonna drink a minimum of 4 glasses of water today.

10/08 - 169.3 (-1.1) Whooosh! I’m seeing the number 6 and I am so happy! 😃 I did complete the mini goal I set for myself yesterday and I’m gonna set a new one for today. My minigoal for the day is to go to the gym and do some cycling, strength training and core training (for atleast 30 min). Good to see that my little plateau is ending and I’m just whooshing. My weight has been standing very still since R51.. but I have stayed under my calorie goal even if I have had a small break from these challenges. Sometimes the scale won’t budge for a while and I get a big whoosh after. Can be really demotivating to see that the scale is standing still, so it’s just a fabulous feeling when I whoosh like this 👌🏻


10/09 - 167.9 (-1.4) !! 😃

10/10 - 167.3 (-0.6) Now I finally dare to say that I reached my goal this round And it’s great to finally see number 6 on the scale everyday!


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My 1st time
Heaviest:193
CW:190.2

Day/Weight/Commen
10/05 - 188 - I know this is because I am at the beginning but happy still. Onwards and hopefully downwards 
10/06 - 186.8 -
10/07 - 186.6 - Happy to see still going down. I'm now in the mindset of slow and steady wins the race.
10/08 - 186.2
10/09 - 187.2 - My son woke quite a lot in the night and in my zombie like state i visted the kitchen and did not make the best of choices.
10/10 - 186 -
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Round 54: SW: 290 EW: 282 (-8 lbs)
Round 55: SW: 282 EW: (-)

Total lost so far (all rounds) : 8 lbs

My goal for this round: 277 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 - 282
10/06 - 281.5
10/07 - 281
10/08 - 280.5
10/09 - 280
10/10 - 279.5
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The closer I get to my goal weight, the slower the scales move. I’m trying to focus on the other benefits of my weight loss such as the lower blood pressure, my hip pain has disappeared, and my stamina has increased. It would be great if I could make my goal weight stick for this round though!

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)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 - 151.5 - I'm up again for no other reason than weight fluctuations. I'll have to really watch what I eat this weekend so I don't bump up too much more on Monday.
10/06 - 150.5 - I didn't expect this weight this morning after I ate close to 1500 calories yesterday, but I'll take it!
10/07 - DNW - I had to move the scale because of our bathroom remodel and I woke up at 3:45 this am and didn't think my husband would appreciate me turning on lights to check my weight. Our son-in-law is in town and staying with us to do the remodel and we've had a couple cookouts. I made vegetable side dishes, but I've eaten about 1500 calories a day the past couple days, so tomorrow's weigh in may not be pretty. That's why I'm here though, to face any gain and get back on track.
10/08 - 151.5 - It could have been worse, although sometimes it takes a couple days for the sodium to show up. Water today!
10/09 - 150.5 - I ate about 1100 calories yesterday and drank my water. I hope my body cooperates and shows another little loss before the end of the week.
10/10 - 150.5 - I'm good with this. At least it's not going up!
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allmannerofthings
Posts: 302
Member
HSW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4 . . . R53 SW 178.4 (-21)
R54SW 177.8 -0.6 (-21.6)
R55 SW 177.2 -0.6 (-22.2)
Still hoping for 175 by Canadian Thanksgiving (Oct 8) - but i'll be happy with 175.X
RSW 177.2
Day/Weight/Comment
10/05 177.4
10/06 177 - I had hoped for more after walking more than 20 thousand steps - but a loss is a loss no matter how small.
10/07 177.2 - yesterday turned into a WAM day - so i ate at maintenance - did get my exercise in tho. I have a lot to do today and have woken up with a cold - will have to pace myself and be watchful
10/08 178.8 - wish that weight was from celebrating - but no, just from being too tired to give a d@mn.
10/09 179.6 delayed reaction from Sunday?? Food and exercise were both on target yesterday. Going to start today with a workout.
10/10 176.4 Woosh!!
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Original start weight: 221 March 2016
Restart weight: 191 March 2018
Ultimate goal weight: 140
Female 5'4" 38 years

Round 54: SW 177.6 EW 176.6

🍁Day/Weight/Comment🍁
10/5 175.8 - I went to a family gathering last night and food was potluck style and I chose the healthiest I could and I did have a piece of fudge too. 🙂
10/06 178.2 - Oh wow. So TOM has started. And I over ate last night. I was tired and I realized I was snacking because I was tired, but I still did it. Today, I'll stay on track.
10/07 176.4 - Whew! Yesterday was a good day. I was a little under on calories and I was under on my step goal. I did do some resting yesterday which was nice and we took a family trip out to a pumpkin patch. Overall it was a nice day! Happy Thanksgiving to our Canadian friends!
10/08 177.2 - Hmmm...🤔 water retention? I didn't really do any exercise over the weekend, so I want to get back on track with that. Have a great day friends!
10/09 177.6 - Wrong way! I don't understand. I was under on calories and I went for a walk yesterday. Work was crazy yesterday, so maybe stress? My period is pretty much over, so I'm not sure what's happening. Will stay on track and hopefully things are better tomorrow!
10/10 176.8 I came to a realization yesterday after dealing with some IBS issues for most of the day. I've gotten a little away from paleo eating. Not that I feel that I have been eating anything "bad." Just not necessarily what feels good for my body. And I'd forgotten that I'd decided to try raising my carbs just as an experiment. It's probably been a good week or two and I think I need to lower them a little. It's all just an experiment and I'll see how my body responds!
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