JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 56

MyEvolvingJourney · October 2018

Welcome to all our new friends!

MyEvolvingJourney · October 2018

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
Round 55: SW 175.8 EW 177
🎯Mini Goal: 173
10/15 176.4 - It's my "Friday" today and I'm excited! I'm off tomorrow, then I work 1/2 a shift then I'm off the rest of the week!
I think I'm going to make it my goal this round to exercise 6 out of 10 days.
10/16 176 - I spent 10 minutes on the elliptical last night before deciding I just wasn’t feeling it, so I went for about a 10 minute walk. Today I’m off and I’m thinking of going for a walk today. We’re going to Chipotle for dinner tonight! I’m excited, I love Chipotle! 🙂
Exercise 1/6 is complete!
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mds0424 · October 2018

Female, 46yo, 5’4”
SW: 289.2 (8/1/18)
CW: 267.0 (-22.2)
IGW: 259 by 10/31/18

R54 (my 1st) SW 271.4 EW 270.4 (-1.0)
R55 (my 2nd) SW 270.4 EW 267.0 (-3.4)

Did well on my weight loss last round but not on my other goals. Will be leaving on vacation on 10/20 so I won't be able to finish out this round since I won't have internet access. I also won't be tracking my food/calories while I'm gone. I plan to enjoy eating on the cruise without going overboard on junk. I also plan to focus on increasing my water intake and getting more exercise on vacation.

Goals this round:
Log food in MFP 5/10 days (only doing 1st 5 days of the round)
>1200 <1420 calories 5/10 days
Drink 54+oz water 5/10 days
Weight <= 265.4 (>=1.6 lb loss) on morning of 10/20

Round 56
10/15: 267.2 (+0.2) made whole wheat spaghetti for dinner. First time having pasta since July and I had high expectations, but frankly it was awful! Didn't eat much and ended up just having a protein shake to get my calories up and get some protein. I still want the sweets (but avoiding them except for my low sugar protein shakes and an occasional piece of dark chocolate) but have no interest in starches. 1114 calories, 104g protein, 50oz water
10/16: 266.4 (-0.8)
10/17
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10/19
10/20 - Leaving on vacation
10/21 - Vacation
10/22 - Vacation
10/23 - Vacation
10/24 - Vacation

AJB1014 · October 2018

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)
R48 SW 192.0 GW 190.6 EW 191.2 (-0.8)
R49 SW 191.2 GW 190.0 EW 189.5 (-1.7)
R50 SW 189.5 GW 188.0 EW 185.5 (-4.0)
R51 SW 185.5 GW 184.0 EW 185.5 (-0.0)
R52 SW 185.5 GW 183.5 EW 183.5 (-2.0)
R53 X X X X X X
R54 SW 183.8 GW 182.0 EW 180.4 (-3.4)
R55 SW 180.4 GW 179.0 EW 180.2 (-0.2)
R56 SW 180.2 GW Anything under 180
Total Lost to Date: 32.2
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
Short term GW3: 170.0 by 1/7/19
UGW: 155ish - by April 2019

10/15 - Monday - 183.4 - Birthday celebrations increase - to be expected. Gave myself some grace this weekend and getting back at it today!
10/16 - Tuesday - 184.2 - Did NOT get back at it yesterday. Mom wanted pasta and any excuse is a good excuse for pasta to me. Then I continued the gluttony with a brownie after dinner that made my tummy hurt. And now I am REALLY getting back to it today. Had smoothie, fish oil and took meds already this morning. Going to prelog the day and make it a good one, no matter what I eat - I will eat the correct portion size.
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activemom31 · October 2018

31 yrs old, 5' 4". Need to loose weight to be healthy and feel good about myself.
Highest weight: 172lbs
Start weight: 149lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 125lbs
This is going to be Round 1 for me.

Day/Weight/Comments

10/15 - 144.6lbs - focused on drinking more water. Started my morning with warm lemon honey water. Elliptical 30mins and bike 30 mins.

10/16 - 143.6lbs
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kaytimt · October 2018

26 yo female, 5'8"... This'll be Round 1 for me!

Highest Weight: 212.8lb
SW: 192.4lb
CW: 193.0lb
2018 GW: 180lb
UGW: 160lb

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 - 192.4, following a weekend getaway with some pretty lax eating. Looking forward to focusing on my goal for the next 10 days!
10/16 - 193.0, which I think is some delayed fallout from my bingey weekend. Also, I had 150 cals of popcorn for a post-workout carb last night just before bed, so I wouldn't be surprised if some of that gain is salt retention too. Ate within my targets yesterday, so I'm sure I'll see the scale moving in the right direction soon.
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LonniJay · October 2018

I'm a mother of 3 trying to get in shape and be a positive role model for my kids. Feel free to add me to your friends list so we can support each other!

F/30/5'6"
CSW: 248.2 lbs
CGW: 246.0 lbs
UGW: 140.0 lbs

Round 53 SW 255.0 EW 249.2 = - 5.8
Round 54 SW 249.2 EW 248.2 = - 1.0
Round 55 SW 248.2 EW 247.4 = - 0.8

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15: 250.6 - ate too much

10/16: 248.8 - hoping I have a good drop this round.

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tiabirdie56 · October 2018

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 179.8
GW: 170
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}
{Round 51 - .4 lb gain}
{Round 52 - lost 2 lbs}

{Round 53 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 54 - lost .8 lb - EW 179}
{Round 55 - gain .8 lb - EW 179.8}

Day/Weight/Comment

🎀10/15 - 180.2 - Still tired lol. 65g carbs, 52g net carbs. Last night I thought I would have a good report on carb intake, then I remembered the bread and butter that I ate with my DGD, smh. I have some reading to do on the last thread.

🎀 10/16 - 181.6 - I have been neglecting my electrolytes. Sodium and potassium have been very low for the past 2 weeks. Probably also contributing to my tiredness. Carbs were higher than 25g yesterday, but I can go as high as 50g without a problem. So, the plan is electrolytes twice a day until my body adjusts.

🎀10/17
🎀 10/18
🎀 10/19
🎀10/20
🎀 10/21
🎀10/22
🎀10/23
🎀 10/24

Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•40.2 lbs lost
•BMI lowered 6.1 points
•BF% reduced 9.4%

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

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link

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
R51/SW: 183.4 - BMI=28.7 - BF%=36.6
R52/SW: 182.8 - BMI=28.5 - BF%=35.9
R53/SW: 180.8 - BMI=28.3 - BF%=35.7
R54/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35.4
R55/SW: 179 - BMI=28 - BF%=35
R56/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35

61.8 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
74.8 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

☺ Yes, I absolutely need electrolytes. When I don't need them the water tastes salty to me, when I do need them, I cannot detect any saltiness. The water just seems to have a smoothness to it. If that makes sense.

Snowflake1968 · October 2018

I am a 50 year old 5'5" woman. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

I have found this challenge to be both rewarding and frustrating! Looking at my weight daily has been a real eye opener to see all of the fluctuations and how a high carb day will affect me and the loss for 2-3 days after. On the other hand when I look at the big picture and the averages it has been a consistent loss except for two rounds. Round 53 was my 50 birthday celebrations that upped my weight for a few days.

I need to step up my game if I want to meet any of my goals.

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Next Goal November 2018 - 170
Goal Weight July 2019 - 140

Round 40 - SW - 193.2- EW - 190.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 191.9
Round 41 - SW - 190.4 - EW - 190 - Average weight over 10 days - 191.2
Round 42 - SW - 187.8 - EW - 188.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 189.0
Round 43 - SW - 188.2 - EW - 188 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.8
Round 44 - SW - 188 - EW - 187.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.3
Round 45 - SW - 187.6 - EW - 186.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 187.7
Round 46 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 186.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 186.5
Round 47 - SW - 186.6 - EW - 183.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.5
Round 48 - SW - 183.2 - EW - 185.4 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.3
Round 49 - SW - 185.4 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 184.1
Round 50 - SW - 182.6 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 183.1
Round 51 - SW - 183.0 - EW - 183.0 - Average weight over 10 days - 182.5
Round 52 - SW - 181.2 - EW - 182.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 182.2
Round 53 – SW – 183.0 – EW – 182.0 – Average weight over 10 days – 183.2
Round 54 - SW - 179.0 - EW - 180.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 180.5
Round 55 - SW - 182.2 - EW - 180.4 - Average weight over 10 days - 181.4

10/15 - 181.4 - 2 higher carb days in a row. I really need to come up with some new ideas for meals in the cooler weather.
10/16 - 181.4 - such a frustrating process
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jerier · October 2018

melperr wrote: »

Just saw this group, I need the motivation to start and keep it going. I have gained all of my previous weight and feel terrible. The day is about half over so I will have to check my weight tonight when I get home. However, I started my journey this morning by walking for 30 minutes but also broke the diet by drinking a hot chocolate at snack time (I needed to warm/wake up in my office).

@melperr Welcome! I love hot cocoa and absolutely refuse to give it up. Try making it with 1/2 the packet/serving of cocoa and a teaspoon of unsweetened cocoa powder. This little tweak saved me calories and cut my sugar intake quite a bit. (Sugar is a major binge trigger for me and makes me retain water.) Now I don't even bother with the presweetened cocoa.

My recipe for a BIG mug of coziness:
8 oz unsweetened almond milk
4-6 oz of water
1 TBS of unsweetened Dutch process cocoa powder
Erythritol and cinnamon to taste

Warm milk, water, cocoa, and cinnamon in a pot, stirring or whisking until completely combined.
Pour hot mixture into large mug and stir in a bit of erythritol until just sweetened enough.
Done!

DebCountsAll · October 2018

Start Date: 1/16/2018
Start Weight: 295
First Goal: Back away from 300!!! Accomplished
Next Goal: 263 Accomplished
Next Goal: 233

First Celebration Goal, No longer obese: 196
Second Celebration Goal, No longer overweight: 163
Ultimate Goal: Approx 150, but with muscles, and active with hiking, kayak, and all manner of outdoors.
R 29 End Weight: 285.4
R30 End Weight: 286.4
R31 End Weight: 277.8
R32 End Weight: 274.6
R33 End Weight: 271.6
R34 End Weight: 268.2
R35 End Weight: 267.0
R36 End Weight: 263.8
R37 End Weight: 262.4
R38 End Weight: 260.2
R39 End Weight: 259.0
R40 End Weight: 255.2
R41 End Weight: 256.0
R42 End Weight: 254.4
R43 End Weight: 254.4
R44 End Weight: 251.2
R45 End Weight: 252.4
R46 End Weight: 251.0
R47 End Weight: 245.4
R48 End Weight: On travel.
R49 End Weight: 248.8
R50 End Weight: 246.8
R51 End Weight: 244.2
R52 End Weight: 243.0
R53 End Weight: 242.0
R54 End Weight: On travel.
R55 End Weight: 241.5

Day/Weight/comment
10/15 / 242.0 / Man, I just cannot seem to break into the 230s.
10/16 / 242.0 /
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Soccrr99 · October 2018

Round 52 SW: 204
Round 52 EW: 202
Round 53 EW: 198
Round 54 EW: 195
Round 55 EW: 194
Goal: 191 I’ll start giving myself a round goal now that I lost my initial 10- we will see if it helps!

10/15 - 193.5 woohoo! Started to change my habit of eating a snack after 10pm.. I don’t go to sleep until 1am but I’m sure late night snacking is not helping.
10/16 - 192.5 is not night snacking that effective?? Maybe it’s avoiding peanut butter.. I’ve been kind of obsessed lately lol
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frida001 · October 2018

OSW 154
Round 37 SW 148.4 EW 144.8
Round 38 SW 144.8 EW 144.4
Round 39 SW 144.4 EW 143.8
Round 40 SW 142.6 EW 142.8
Round 41 SW 142.8 EW 141.6
Round 42 SW 141.6 EW 141
Round 54 SW 147.8 EW 148.4
Round 55 SW 150.6 EW 150.2

Round 56

MY ROUND TO SHINE!! I'm setting a goal for this round - 146.5
SW 148.6

Ultimate GOAL: 130's

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 148.6 @MadisonMolly2017 You're losing so consistently, it's very inspiring.

10/16 147.8 It's a meeting day, so I have to go in prepared. I can't stress out and binge on snacks someone brings in. This morning I was cleaning the kitchen after my son was kind enough to make dinner, so I didn't have my normal healthy breakfast. The cafeteria didn't have good options either. I'll have to be really careful the rest of the day.

Some of you post you TOMs. Why is that? Does your weight fluctuate?

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abowersgirl · October 2018

@melperr you didn't ruin anything just because you indulged in a beverage, you just have you work the rest of your calories around it. I used to drink hot chocolate when I was a kid but as an adult the sugar content does a number on my stomach...but I am a huge coffee drinker but I used too take it with 3 cream and 3 sugar. It was the highest calorie in drinks I was having...until I was fed up and decided to decrease. At first brought it down to 2 cream 2 sugar, then 1 cream 1 milk 2 sugar then 1 cream 1 milk 2 sweetner Now I drink 2 milk and 2 sweetner, although I am slowly making my way down to drink it black (not a fan of sweetner) don't worry about not being able to kick it all at once but once you are comfortable for the beverage decrease, just alter it a bit by bit. Maybe add milk or almond milk and decrease the actual hot chocolate portion. You would be surprised how easy after a while

FarmerCarla · October 2018

ROUND 56 (Round 3 for me)
5’5” 65 y/o Texas Lady
SW 178 lb.
GW 140 lb.
Third week on Keto WOE and impressed with decreased arthritis hip and shoulder pain. Yay!
Round 54 – SW 178 lb. down to 171.8 lb. (6.2 lb. loss) This was my beginning of eating keto and tracking calories.
Round 55 – Finished at 170.0 (1.8 lb. loss)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 169.2 This is the number I wanted to see yesterday, but today’s good, too. It was raining when I woke up for my walk with Thor (my GSD). So, we slept another 1½ hours, and it was still raining. I’ll have to exercise inside today. Thor can run in the yard, and I’ll dry him off. I’m happy I mowed my yard and burned my brush piles before the rain started. I'd rather work outside, but I'll bake oatmeal cookies for my thin husband, cook Turkey Cabbage Stew to portion out and freeze, and do my husband's ironing so he'll look well cared for.

After the rain stops—plant winter garden. Praying for a blessed day for all you fellow losers! I love being a (weight) loser.
10/16 168.4 Unexpected! I hope it doesn’t come back tomorrow. I have lunch at the women’s club meeting today—good time to practice restraint in preparation for the 10-day singing ministry tour in New England states next month.
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abowersgirl · October 2018

@frida001 personally yes my weight fluctuates big time. Sometimes by 2 pounds sometimes as high as 5. Writing it down is just the reassurance of water weight and retention, just like DOMS. For me it's to affirm that the gain has nothing to do with my progress and will quickly drop as fast as I gained it.

jerier · October 2018

Round 56 (#20)

Goal for the remainder of this year: dump the last 11 lbs.

#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
#47: 133.0 - 134.8 = +1.8
#48: 134.8 - 137.2 = +2.4
#49: 137.2 - 136.0 = -1.2
#50: 136.0 - 135.4 = -0.6
#51: 135.4 - 135.4 = +/-0
#52: 135.4 - 132.4 = -3.0
#53: 132.4 - 133.2 = +0.8
#54: 133.2 - 135.2 = +2.0
#55: 135.2 - 131.4 = -3.8

10/15: 132

10/16 130.8, very busy work day yesterday.

denswrex · October 2018

Female, Age 51 5'6"
My 15th round
GW 140ish not tied to the number
Round 56

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 (-.4)
51 SW 154.8 (-3.6)
52 SW 151.2 (-1.6)
53 SW 149.6 (-.6)
54 SW 149 (no loss)
55 SW 149 (+.4)
56 SW 149.4

Goals for this round:
*148.xx
*Hill every day
*Track all food
*Increase Water

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 149.4 Head back in the game after this maintenance trend since round 53. I do feel really good at this weight, but would like to drop a little bit more before I call it official. I don't want my maintenance to fluctuate so close to the next decade!!

10/16 DNW I had a meeting with my staff yesterday and they surprised me with a feast of homemade food, so pretty much threw in the towel as I had to fully indulge and appreciate the love that was given through their food. Scared to step on the scale, only the second time this has happened on this journey (scale fear, not binging!). I feel so bloated today, but such is life. I plan on a today being a great day!

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MyEvolvingJourney · October 2018

Yes @frida001, I know my weight generally goes up a little just before and the first day or two of my period. It's normally just water retention that passes within a few days.

airbeat · October 2018

Back for another Round. This will be Round 7 for me. Finally starting to get in a consistent down trend. If I can consider two challenges in a row a trend. Oh well I'll take it. Here's to another ten day challenge. These are great because it really does keep me accountable. As much as I don't want to log the bad days I make myself do it as its the only way to keep me honest with myself and accountable.

69 YO Texas Male
Highest Weight 290
Start this Round 269
Goal this Round 265

Round 50 EW 277 (-13 lbs)
Round 51 EW 284 (+7 lbs)
Round 52 EW 271 (-13 lbs)
Round 53 EW 276 (+5 lbs)
Round 54 EW 271 (-5 lbs)
Round 55 EW 269 (-2lbs)

10/15 – 267lbs (-2lbs) Just as I suspected. Dropped two pounds after getting home for a day. Seems those grapes did some water retention. However on the good side they are way better for snacking than the peanuts. I'll stick with that for now. Feeling good about taking in those belt notches!

10/16 - 267 lbs (No Change) Rainy day blahs… Time to increase my water intake again. Hmmm was that the rain calling…

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