JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 56

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 – 161.8 – Well, got my leaves done and my arms are sore but it’s not showing up yet.
10/24

Female 5’1” Age 68.5 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ???
SW Rnd 56* 128.5

Recommended viewing on Netflix or YouTube: The Magic Pill

Recommended reading: The Obesity Code by Jason Fung, MD

Recommended for the ladies https://www.facebook.com/JamesSmithPT/videos/1494099927361618/

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

10/15 128.5 Eating Mexican again, chips 2 nights in a row, granddaughter #1’s choice
10/16 129.5 On the road home
10/17 *NWI Travel
10/18 131.5 Normal post travel gain
10/19 132.5 Early weigh in. Not drinking enough water x at least 3 days. Cooler/rainy weather in Oklahoma followed by 2 days in the car. Only drank about 1.5 qt yesterday. I need a nap.
10/20 132.0
10/21 131.0. Finally caught up on posts. Got up about 6 this morning and about 20 minutes later there was a thunder clap that split a cloud! We had a 5 minute downpour.
10/22 130.0
10/23 130.0

Thank you, @GrandmaJackie!

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.
10/17 - Wednesday - 184.0 - House guest kindly bought us pizza for dinner as a thank you last night - I had no self control and ate 3 pieces and was hungrier after so I kept eating like the hungry caterpillar. Oh well moving on! Missed my morning goals to trade for extra snuggle time. If I've learned anything so far - its that I just gotta keep trying, despite the trips, stumbles, and falls!
10/18 - Thursday - 181.2 - Alright! Not enough water yesterday. Working on that today. Kept dinner reasonable yesterday with leftover soup and a piece of bread and butter. I wanted something sweet after so badly but fortunately we didn't have anything! Prelogged today and its helping me stay on track better, even when things change I know where I'm at better than logging after the fact. Did 10 minutes of stretching and core work last night - just enough to feel my muscle work and get some endorphins flowing - then took a sauna and relaxed myself to bed early! Wasnt able to get up when I first woke - rolled around til 7 - really need to stop doing that and wake up with the stretching in the morning too maybe - it made me feel great! Started the day with smoothie and fish oil and even remembered my meds! My libra weight trend app started really getting me down as it showed my 170 goal wont be achieved until JUNE! I want to be 150 by june! But it's not the apps fault Its just been a ton of celebrating and that is something I'm learning how to work through, emotional eating as celebration is just as damaging as emotional eating to ease pain so I'm working on that especially during this upcoming season of celebrations!
10/19 - 180.0 - A super strong day yesterday. Hit all my goals yesterday and mostly this morning (failed to wake up early - always and forever a struggle). No packed lunch but craving a salad for lunch so Wendys salad it is. Still 600 calories but it's a treat! And I was looking at some other restaurant salads - 1200 calories!!! We have friends coming over tonight and I'm not sure dinner plans either. Rolling with it but making better choices this weekend because that is where I fall short and have ended up losing and gaining these same 4 lbs for the past month and a half.
10/20 - Saturday - 177.0
10/21 - Sunday - 180.0
10/22 - Monday - 183.0 - Aaaaand I did not make better choices this weekend. Friday turned into an impromptu party at our house. I have not stayed up that late in forever. Worth it though - have not connected like that in a while. But the lowest weight Saturday was surely dehydration. Then PMS and hangover turned into an ugly monster and we cooked ALL DAY LONG just to be gluttons. This was not the food prep I had longed for lol oh no - it was pea soup and buffalo chicken mac and cheese and mulled cider and on and on. And then Sunday was the pot luck and I honestly did OK - not great but OK. TOM arrived this morning and I'm so bloated and what did I do? Stopped for a breakfast sandwich at dunks! Then I'm suddenly reminded that as winter approaches spring is that much closer too! And spring means the next phase of goals - be baby ready! So I'm letting my goals inspire me again. Letting the fire ignite my soul again so I can figure out how to navigate this season of celebrations without using food to celebrate every single time. Committing to being present here on the weekends again to be accountable!
10/23 - Tuesday - 182.6 - TOM is making me SO hungry. Ate dinner last night and then HAD TO HAVE a pb&j roll up. I tried to drink water and do something else for a while but I was still hungry. I didnt log yesterday either. Getting a little too loosey goosey with logging. Havent been actual grocery shopping in forever - kinda just getting by. Blah, still on the struggle bus but I'm still trying! Water intake has been great, choices have still been better than this time last year, fish oil habit it coming back around, stress management is ever improving, I FEEL better, I FEEL stronger! Going to make some daily commitments for today which I've also been slacking on and get back to it.
10/24

Round 56 (#20)

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

10/15: 132

10/16: 130.8, very busy work day yesterday.

10/17: 130.8, another busy workday. Ate at a deficit and no junk food.

10/18: 132.4, dinner date consisting of sushi and beer. Delicious!

10/19: 132.4, meh…

10/20: 131.8

10/21: 131.8…

10/22: 133.0, chips & salsa, pretzels, 6 snickers minis. Will I never learn?

10/23: 131.8

@denswrex Those last 10 lb. are the hardest for most of us. I'm glad you're going to persist and give it your best today! And the next day! It may not seem fair that we have to work harder as we get closer to our goal, but we have more energy to work harder as we get fit. It's an opportunity to participate in sports and activities you couldn't participate in before. I hope you're taking advantage of the opportunities--walk, run, play tennis, racquetball. Those are some of the things I did, and I had a blast! I let an injury, doing yard work, set me back for almost 6 years. I hope I've learned my lesson. Don't let anything stop you!

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.
10/23 165.8 Obviously, my scale is scared. I weighed 3 times, just in case the reading might change. Thor and I increased our walk to 4 miles yesterday. I hope Thor’s up to running with me, because after our walks increase to 5 miles, we’re going to start C25K. I can hardly wait!
10/24

Round 56

Been losing the same 5 lbs over and over

Previous Results
This is Keto Week, lets see how long I can keep it up.
I'm going to try to measure everything possible this round

CSW: 279.4
CGW: 277.4
UGW: 200


Day/Weight/Comment
10/15 280.2
10/16 280.1 - ran 30 minutes on the treadmill
10/17 278.2 - ran 30 minutes on the treadmill
10/18 278.8 - ran 30 minutes outside
10/19 276.7
10/20 277.2 - ran 60 minutes on the treadmill
10/21 278.6 - ran 40 minutes on the treadmill
10/22 277.6
10/23 278.3
10/24

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
10/17 - 192.5! Alright! It’s real!
10/18 - 192.5
10/19 - 191.5 I don’t think I’m eating enough... haven’t had a chance to eat all that I need to. Very sick toddler and a baby.. I’m exhausted
10/20 - didn’t weigh
10/21 - 195 omg. Had a wedding yesterday and went totally overboard.. also the water tasted so gross I didn’t drink any all day or night. Hopefully tomorrow’s weigh in will bring me back
10/22 - 194 disappointed. I need more water. Life lesson, never binge at a wedding again 😕
10/23 - 192.5 slowly deflating I guess lol
10/24

@denswrex - You and I are in the same boat. I have spent the past 40 years either gaining weight or dieting. This year I have come to realize that I don't think I have the ability to intuitively maintain my weight. Even though I'm eating almost the exact same foods as I did when I started dieting this year in March, I still pull out the food scale to weigh my chicken, cheese, lunchmeat, etc. when I make my food for the day. I drink a glass of wine every night with my husband and I have a special glass that has an etching, so I know when I've poured the 4 ounces I allow myself. And...the daily weigh-in. This challenge has opened my eyes to how my body reacts to calories, sodium, and water. If I only weighed once a week, I may have the same weight, but not know if I'm on an upward trend or a downward trend. It sucks to have to think about doing this the rest of my life, but when I can throw on a pair of pants and not worry about them being too tight, when my hip doesn't bother me, and I can run up stairs and not get out of breath, I think it will be worth it. Since you've joined this group, you've been an inspiration to so many people, I know you'll succeed at this.

Female, 5' 4 1/2 " age 53
This is my third round. I think the best part of this challenge is that in recording the weight every day with a comment, I talk myself down from the hype that comes with weighing myself every day. It’s so easy to have the scale affect my mood. This challenge reminds me that my goal for the 10 days is to lose 1.5 – 3 lbs and puts the scale—the ups, the downs, the lack of movement, the ups and downs…into perspective! Thanks everyone and good luck this round!


OSW 199 (June 15 2018)
Pre-challenge start weight 177
R54 SW 177 EW 175 (-2.0)
R55 SW 175 EW 171 (-4.0)
CW 171
RGW 168
UGW 140-145

Goals--
Carbs < 40-
Steps/day > 12000
Exercise/walk 6 of 7 days/week

Day/Weight/Comment

10/15 – 171 - Hopefully that means yesterday’s number wasn’t a fluke!
10/16 – 172 – High carb day yesterday & just within calories. My stomach is also a bit off.
10/17 - 173 - Short walk yesterday, missed the gym cause I was at the eye doctor.
10/18 - 172.5 - No gym or walk. Waiting for a package....and then it was raining. Did not eat well. Time to get back on track.
10/19 - 173 - Sigh. Hope this is just like the last 10 days...the up before the down. Exercised & walked yesterday, ate within goals.
10/20 - 170.5 - That's what I'm looking for! Did all the right things yesterday.
10/21 - 171 - Was at my son's band competition all day. Had an omelet for breakfast....and then cheese sticks & nuts at the competition and chia pudding when I got home. I pre-weighed the nuts, so all was fine calorie-wise. I'm thinking the up might be dehydration/sodium....Still planning on coming down before the end of the round!
10/22 - 171 - Long walk yesterday and good calories/macros. Feeling like I deserve to see something on the scale! BUT, NSV -- a friend at the gym who hadn't been there much in the past month told me I looked great and wanted to know how much I had lost!

10/23 - 170.5 - At least it's down a little. Was hoping for more. Over 18000 steps yesterday, including a walk, y-strong workout and zumba. Trying to keep reminding myself that the size 12 jeans I'm wearing (down from 16) are actually comfortable, so that I shouldn't be frustrated. But really wanting a bit of love from the scale.

10/24

Round 7 for me. I've not been consistent and dropped out in round 5 and messed up in round 6. This has resulted in a 2 pound gain, but to be honest, I needed to give the scale a break as it was making me more depressed than helping me focus. Anyway, I'm back with a refreshed mind and a fighting spirit. Goal to get to 190lbs this round.
good luck to you all.
SW (this round) 193lbs
10/15 193lbs - no change, which is better than a gain
10/16 195lbs ...so disappointed, but I'm hoping that is it all the water that I've been drinking and the fact that I did a kettle bar routine and my muscles are recovering... oh well all I can do is keep on trying
10/17 197lbs ... my scale must be broken .. 4lbs gain in two days !!!! Hopefully, I'll start losing again. Still exercising and chugging the water. Refuse to let this get me down, just hope my body starts adjusting
10/18 195.5lbs ... finally, a good change
10/19 192.5lbs - so pleased to be heading the right way
10/20 194lbs - spoke too soon
10/21 193lbs
10/22 did not weigh in
10/23 194.75lbs - need to back to it been having a funny tummy over the last few days .. hopefully, it will settle down now
10/24

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: 247.4 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.

10/17: nwt - forgot to step on the scale.

10/18: 250 - I've been having a hard time staying within my calories because people keep bringing treats to work. I have to stop accepting them but it's so hard. I plan to do better starting today! No more snacking and I'm going to stick to my meal plan! I'm also going to do 30 minutes of cardio each night if not more. I need to get this weight off so I can reward myself and go shopping. I told myself I can't buy new clothes until I drop another dress size.

10/19: 247.8 - stuck to my calories and got on the stationary bike for an hour. I'll try to stick to this again today!

10/20: nwt
10/21: nwt
10/22: nwt
10/23: 248.4
10/24:

Round56-

Day/Weight/Comment:


10/15- Finally seen some good results at the scale. Eating lots of vegetables.
10/16- Planned meals, and lots of vegetables, getting my steps up. Starting to fit into some of my clothes.
10/17- Had another great day! Eating healthy.
10/18- Doing great with healthy eating I just have to get the exercise in.I went to the hairdresser and she styled my hair so you cannot see where I lost the hair due to radiation.
10/19-Eating healthy, steps up--- 11,000
10/20-Still trying to keep from eating bread, pasta... Eating a lot of vegetables.
10/21- Great day! Really watching what I am eating- next week goal more exercise.
10/22- Busy day! Worked on lots of stretching. Walking steps were up today.
10/23-Planning my meals, making sure I'm eating lots of vegetables.
10/24