JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 56

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
10/17 - 181.4 - apparently I'm able to maintain at this weight very well.
10/18 - 181.2 - Too many carbs again yesterday.
10/19 - 181.0 - oh so slow....
10/20 - 181.2 - ate KFC yesterday and I know better.
10/21 - 181.4
10/22 - 181.4 - This is not going to be a good round. I am so disappointed in myself, I'm not sure where my discipline has gone lately but I really need to find it again.
10/23
10/24

‪10/18 - 207.4‬
‪10/19 - 207.0 - went to my son’s hockey BBQ as planned and only had the veggie burger that I brought with me. And it was enough. It was more about enjoying the outdoors and the people. I didn’t care about not having the chips that were there. Today is normally a bit of a free day for me but I’m going to try my best to track everything, get my water and steps in‬
‪10/20 - 207.0. I’m so happy with this. I tracked everything yesterday which kept me from having more of a free day than I might have. I had some salty meals yesterday so I’m going to drink tonnes of water today. ‬
‪10/21 - 209.0 - looks like the salt caught up to me. I had one slice of pizza last night and that really put me over. I also only got half my steps for the day. Drinking a lake today and walking more. ‬
‪10/22 - 208.0 - and the salt is going away. Although I up since Friday this is probably the least amount I have gained over a weekend in a long time so I’m feeling pretty happy right now. My food is all planned out for today. Planned a walk at lunch so just need to make sure I get my water in again today. ‬
‪10/23‬
‪10/24‬

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 14 FOR ME.


SOMETIMES I GIVE IN………BUT I NEVER GIVE UP!




Goals:
1. To be an inspiration to my 22 year old Autistic son who started his weight loss journey on
May 1, 2018 weighing 308.4. His current weight is 276.2 .

2. Weight Goal this round: 172.6 (2.0 lb. loss)

3. No Bingeing (new attitude on food outside of my home and socially)

4. 20-50 Net Carbs Daily. 1277 Calories Daily.

5. 10,000 steps per day. Mixed modes of exercise.

6. Lots of water, green tea daily, apple cider vinegar before carby meals. Increase my fiber. Reach my protein goal of 80g per day.

7. Check my blood sugar daily for improvements.


MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
My Final Goal: To weight 145 by Valentine’s Day



********LOOK AND SEE HOW MUCH THESE 10 DAY CHALLENGES HAVE HELPED ME********




R55 EW= 174.6
R56 EW= TBD

Day/Weight/Comment:

10/15 - 175.4

10/16 – 175.4

10/17 - 175.4
10/18 - …..Away from home, no weigh.

10/19 - …..Away from home, no weigh.

10/20 - …..Away from home, no weigh.

10/21 - …..Away from home, no weigh.

10/22 - 177.8 ..... Got back home last night from my DB’s. I was afraid of the scale this morning with good reason! We are so close to the end of this challenge so I am very disappointed, but onward & forward it is. I know what to do and will be diligent with all my knowledge and tools starting today. I hope everyone will have an excellent & safe week.

10/23 - …..
10/24 - …..

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 tour in New England states next month.
10/17 167.4 Really? Just to be sure, I got on the scale again, and verified the number. I’m keeping it! Thor and I did our 3+ mile walk this cool morning. The side is kinda blown out on my right walking boot, but I didn’t wear my newer pair because I realized this lets my toes spread and prevents the pain from my Norton’s Neuroma (small tumor between my toes). The Lord blesses me in mysterious ways. 😊 I think I can credit this keto WOE for less arthritis pain in my back/hips and shoulder. Even if I wasn’t losing weight, it’s worth being able to get more done without pain.
10/18 167.4 I’m good with no change today. Didn’t get to walk today, but I had a great day hanging out with friends. I turned down sweets, but had a glass of wine. I hope it doesn’t haunt me tomorrow.
10/19 167.0 I like the way this is going! Thor and I got in our 3.2 mile walk today. Rain drops began falling on our heads before we reached the half-way point, but we didn’t let it stop us. The rain stopped, and the walk was enjoyable. When we started, herds of cattle would trot to the fence along the road to see if we had anything for them. Now, they’re used to us and just glance up and go back to grazing. 😊
10/20 167.4 The scale giveth and the scale taketh away. I prefer “taketh away.” (Sigh) I stuffed myself to get over 1000 calories last night. Perhaps I shouldn’t have bothered. No walk with Thor today, but a nice day with my husband--Gosnell movie, lunch, and shopping. I'm glad they put Dr. Gosnell away for life, but I'm afraid there are more "doctors" like him in other cities.
10/21 167.6 I may have to buy a new scale. I feel cheated. Oh, well. I had to get an early start and meet the gospel group I sing with for a couple of engagements today. I can walk tomorrow morning, and, perhaps, the scale will behave better in a couple of days. If I don’t get better numbers before the end of the round—out it goes!
10/22 166.8 Okay, my scale is back on track and has earned a reprieve. 😊 Thor and I are heading out for our walk in the cool, fall air.
10/23
10/24

conniev2018 wrote: »

10/21 – 228.4 – This is truly my first day of trying. I have my food set up and I am ready to go.. I have no one rooting for me on this except myself so here I go.

Nope. You have us rooting for you!

Round 47- SW 175 EW 170 (-5)
Round 48- SW 170 EW 166 (-4)
Round 49- SW 167 EW 165 (-2)
Round 50- SW 165 EW 163 (-2)
Round 51- SW 162 EW 160 (-2)
Round 52- SW 160 EW 157.5 (-2.5)
Round 53- SW 157.5 EW 156 (-1.5)
Round 54- SW 156 EW 153.5 (- 2.5)
Round 55- SW 153.5 EW 152 (-1.5)

5'4
RGW 150
Goal by Dec 31st 140
UGW 130-135

Round 56 (My 10th)

10/15 152 I'm really surprised I didn't gain anything from the weekend. I felt so full and yucky yesterday from all the wine I had Saturday night. I only had 700 calories yesterday though because I really couldn't eat much. Not complaining though! Hope you all are well, I didnt have much time on my phone this weekend to read all your posts but I plan to go back through them today .
10/16 151 Woohoo! So close to the 140's. I was just thinking back to my crazy hunger phase that I had back in September. So glad I pushed through it. It has definitely gotten easier .
10/17 151 (forgot to post but did weigh)
10/18 151 I originally set myself a goal of 148 by Halloween. Working hard to reach it! I know I can do it.
10/19 151 pizza last night and cereal for lunch so yesterday was a high carb/sugar day. Will make up for it today! 😊
10/20 150.5 not getting too excited about this because I'm going to eat Mexican food tonight! Ate light yesterday because I really wasn't all that hungry. Today's goal is to make sure I get enough water in because of the sodium in the foods I'm having tonight. I am also on my last lap of my morning walk of 3 miles . Hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
10/21 150.5 forgot to post- I did not over eat at the mexican restaurant yesterday .
10/22 150.5 Yesterday was homecoming at my church so there was tons of food. I didn't eat too bad, but had sweet tea which I normally skip and dessert. I know eating like this some of the times is ok, but also know if I keep eating like I have this weekend my weight will creep back up! Staying mindful of this. Happy my weight maintained through the weekend though!
10/23
10/24

SW: 212 (9/2017)
GW: 170

End of round 55: 194.6

Day/Weight/comment

10/15: 196.2 -- what? This is the highest weight that I've seen in a while and it is super discouraging. I've been logging religiously and working out- I guess I've got to lower my calories.

10/16: no weight, work travel

10/17: no weight, work travel

10/18: 196.2 -- STILL. I guess this isn't surprising. I was very sedentary the last few days and the work trip came with lots of eating events. I am bummed though because I was hoping the 196 number was a fluke. I guess I need to own it. Today my goal is to stick within my calorie range and show a big deficit. I also want to get my body movin'!

10/19: 194.2 -- this seems a little back to normal. I did pretty good with my food yesterday but my portion sizes were a bit too large last night at dinner. I did make it to lunchtime spin class which was a feat given my crazy schedule yesterday. Today is Friday and I've got a super healthy lunch packed. Planning to hit the gym at lunch- or maybe head outside for a run if the sun comes out. I've had a long week at work and I'm looking forward to the weekend.

10/20: 193.6 -- Yay it's Saturday! It's beautiful weather, and I'm headed to a great afternoon party at a friend's farm this afternoon. Weight down a little. Yesterday I ran for 2 miles after work even though I did not feel like it AT ALL. I kept trying to talk myself out of it. Why do we do that to ourselves? Anyway, today I plan to get in a strength workout before heading to the party.

10/21: 195 -- What? Oh well. Party was fun and I had two IPAs so maybe that has something to do with it. I'm trying not to drink too much alcohol these days. I love having a glass or two of wine in the evenings and beer outdoors when the weather is nice, but I need to really limit my intake in order to meet my overall health goals. I do feel better when I don't drink. Before the party, I hammered out a strength training workout, it's been a while since I've done any strength stuff besides yoga, so I am going to feel this one!

10/22: 193.2 -- Monday, Monday. Yesterday was amazing- I hauled my horse down to the national forest with a friend and we rode for 5 hours on beautiful forest trails. My husband is the best for watching the kids so I could get one last good ride in before the rains come! It was a great workout and left me full of love and gratitude. Today it's back to work and the usual hustle and bustle of the week and trying to make everything work. I have no idea how to get in a workout today, honestly. Tomorrow I head on ANOTHER work trip, and I am a little nervous about making it all work, but I will do my best.

10/23
10/24

Exercise goal: 5 of 7 days (horse back riding (2x), spin class, strength training, and running)

15th Round for me: Female 65, height – 5’
Last round was a gain but now into the winter routine and hoping to shed the gain from the last 2 rounds and be back to 159 or under.
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128; Hoping to be under 140 by end of June. This is less than 1 lb. per round but as I realize that may not be possible as I get lower (1 lb per round would put me at 131).

Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 – 161.9 - Early to the gym today as hubby needed the car so posting late. Sure feels good to have worked the muscles a bit.
10/16 - 162 – Argh, the last few weeks coming home to roost. Having fed the cravings monster faithfully, now have to beat it back and kick it out. Listened to Youtube last night and someone made an aside comment about the theory that what we eat promotes certain bacteria in our gut so if we eat lots of sugar/carbs we will crave that because that is what our gut bacteria now want.
10/17 - 161.4 Gym today. Got some apples in the house again. They are so good at this time of year and keep me from other desserts/snacks.
10/18 - 161.2
10/19 - 160.8 – Good day yesterday. Still a little over cals. but not with sugar/fat. Got a few things done that have been sitting there forever it seems. One was so fast I can’t believe I procrastinated on it so long. The other is slow, as I guessed it would be, but at least I can see it chipping away.
10/20 - 162 – Sigh, LNS again, at least not too bad on the calories. Have to wonder why what seems so self-sabotaging in the morning can seem so reasonable at night. Need to think – “Will I regret this tomorrow morning?” not “This won’t really matter, I can get away with it because I went to the gym.”
10/21
10/22 – 160.6 - This is better, but need some days within my cals. to get out of the 160’s. No gym today as I need to get the leaves raked while they are still dry for my leaf chopper. Thankful for the beautiful crisp fall weather we’ve been having but also ready to be finished with outside jobs. We usually get cold rain/snow for Halloween and then freezing temps. through Nov. with the real snow coming later that month.
10/23
10/24

Hi again
I am 30 years old, 5' 6", mother to 2 boys

HW 198
SW (10/4/18) 175
GW1 150
UGW 125-135

Round #55 (#1) -1.8

Round #56 SW: 167
Round #56 GW: 165
I want to exercise during this round! 20 minutes walking every day is my goal...plus 10 each of some bodyweight exercises.


10/15 / 165 / -2

10/16 / 165.9 /+0.9
I didn't count yesterday but only ate dinner. My husband cooked. Something in it bothered my stomach and I am not feeling great today.

10/17 / 164.8 / -1.1
Feeling better today, met a friend at the park with my sons. I have various food allergies and intolerances and pork has been disagreeing with me lately. I think that is what made me sick before.

10/18 / 164.7 / -0.1

10/19 / 167.2 / +2.5

10/20 / 165.8 / -1.4

10/21 / 167 / +1.2

10/22 / 166.5 / -0.5

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