JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 62

jaccimc63 · December 2018

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 55
NE Ohio

My 23rd round!

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
UGW: 144-147

Pre challenge weight loss: -12 lbs.
Challenge weight loss R40 – R61: -29 lbs.

R62 SW: 145

These next 10 days will include some Holiday parties and my birthday, so I’m just going to continue to track my food and be mindful of my eating, but I’m going to enjoy this time of year with all the celebrations.

Day/Weight/Comment

12/14 - 144.5 - I'm down just in time for a tax planning lunch with a client. I checked the menu and there's no real low calorie options. I'm just planning to bring half of the lunch back and I'll give it to my husband to eat over the weekend.
12/15 - 144.5 - We're going out to eat tonight with some friends. I will probably be fine on the food calories, it's the adult beverage calories that will get me tomorrow. Oh well, it's time for celebrations. In a month, I won't be able to go out much at all.
12/16 - 145.5
12/17 - 145.5 - Glad it's not higher. I did some mindless snacking yesterday which I have not done in over 9 months. Back on track today in preparation for all the parties this weekend and next week.
12/18 - 144 - I'm surprised at this number. I doubt this sticks, but I'm happy to see it today.
12/19 - 143 - So I have somehow made it back down to my pre-Holiday parties weight. I've got plenty of parties left to go and this makes it easier for me to enjoy all the food.
12/20 - 143 - That stung a little to change my age on my heading. I don't know why 55 seems worse than 50 was, but I really need to be happy that I'm the healthiest I've been since I've been 40. Ironically, my Aunt called me last night to let me know that my 101 year old Grandma is now in hospice care. She never had a problem with her weight. She kept a very active lifestyle and although she was a baker, she never binged on her cakes, cookies, or her incredible brownies. She loved to golf with her buddies and walked the 9 holes until she was well into her 80's. She also loved a cold beer after the round. She had to give up golfing at 90 because she complained she was shooting in the low 50's due to her arthritis and she didn't want to go out playing like that. I didn't tell her that if I shot in the low 50's it was a pretty good game for me. My birthday wish tonight will be to try to stay as healthy as my Grandma and really enjoy the next years of my life.
12/21 - 143.5 - There's the piece of chocolate ganache cake and the extra glass of wine. It's all good.
12/22 - 143.5 - My daughter is throwing me a belated birthday party tonight, so I'm sure I'll end this round with a gain, but it is worth it.
12/23

@abowersgirl and @SheilaBoneham - Happy Birthday to you!

back2cute · December 2018

Day/Weight/Comment
12/14 didn’t weigh
12/15 179.8. Small decline. So glad it’s down from 181 a few days back. Need to get focused and realize that just because ‘tis the season, I don’t have to wolf down an entire fruit cake loaf. Oink!
12/16 179.0
12/17 179.4
12/18 Did not weigh
12/19 181.0 EEK!!!! I think I may need psychiatric intervention for my eating habits. Got to go hard over next four days to salvage this round. Arise champion!!!
12/20 179.4
12/21 178.8
12/22 178.4. This is despite myself. Had movie popcorn and Maltesers last night when I went to see Aqua Man with my son. More like Sexy Man ...that Jason Mamoa is sizzling!!!!
12/23

MadisonMolly2017 · December 2018

Hi My Friends - Returning & New! Have a wonderful Round!

12/14 154.6
12/15 154.8
12/16 155.8
12/17 155.0 Away for the weekend, tracked all, & remained under calories burned. Ate slowly & kept walking. Pleased❣Feels like I’m getting the hang of this.

I decided I REALLY wanted to get to 150. I’m curious what I will look like. This is what’s keeping me going atm.

12/18 153.4 My New Lowest Weight!
BMI of 23.0 ❣

Wasn’t hungry, so for the first time, I listened to it, rather than forcing myself to eat. Ate ~1400 calories. Burned ~ 2400 calories with YouTube Zumba & Lisa Sansone videos [First time for both] & a 40 minute walk after dinner with DH + 2 hours of Physical Therapy exercises (not counted).

12/19 153.4again!! Trend wt hit 154.0 for first time!!
However I have had two chocolate squares & 5 cookies (all carefully tracked) today. I’m under calories, but it’s not been very nutritious.

Question: should I throw out the cookies that 2 friends brought me? Or give them to teen boys across the street?

12/20 155
Part One: So, yesterday was the one Xmas party I decided to go to, my art group, and it was Lovely! And I was doing great (moved away from buffet, only ate what I brought & new calories of, drank lots of hot tea, and ate beforehand) UNTIL a latecomer brought a bag of Pepperidge Farm cookies. I had not anticipated facing non-home cooked food. I had one. Went back, had a second. And yes, went back & had a third. Really savored each bite of the 3rd, only somewhat so for the first two. When I woke up this morning, I realized why. We used to eat these all the time. Almost like I went on automatic pilot. Took a walk. Ate two squares of chocolate someone else gave me while cleaning my art room.
Plan for next year: bring something for the buffet & pack my own meal with a healthier treat or two. Reason: I got too hungry & I can’t control what folks bring.

Part Two:
Two former colleagues came to my house. I thought only one was coming, and she wanted to bring cookies. I nicely said, you don’t need to- I’ve got dark chocolate, nuts, fruit, berries. Both of them showed up with 1) homebaked & 2) delicious chocolate chip cooks (maybe 2-3 dozen) and neither wanted to eat anything. So I made my latte, got my almonds & Kashi. All good. UNTIL they left. Opened the choc chip, ate two slowly. Put the lid on, and put them all out of sight. Calories still good for the day, but I hop on Ex Bike to do a HIIT, to hopefully use sine of the sugar. Later, had hubby put them in his car, so I wouldn’t hearing them call my name all night.
Plan for next year: “Wow, this is so sweet of you! (Do any of you have a way I can return them so they can gift them to someone else?)

Part 3:
I’m thinking ok, small healthy dinner. Calories are low. I’ve survived, UNTIL DH calls & asks if I’d like to go out to dinner with him. I couldn’t say no. So, I kept peddling on bike until he got home!
And I thought what would a person in tune with their body’s needs do. So I ignored menu’s constraints, and asked waiter If I could please have a piece of grilled salmon with green beans? “Sure, no problem!” Wow! Blew my mind.
Ate that, a bit too much bread, and 1/3 of a choc mousse. Stomach didn’t feel comfortable, so asked hubby to go for a nighttime walk with me. Felt all better!
Plan for next time: One piece of bread WITH the dinner. Keep ordering what my body needs- not what’s on the menu. Realize too much bread & water makes my stomach feel a little uncomfortable.

SO, I learned a lot! I have to control the foods I’m exposed to.

And then I looked at my macros/micros
high fat grams
Extremely high saturated fat grams 😳
High carb
Extremely high sodium 😳
Protein - perfect
Fiber- good but almost half what I usually have.

I used to eat this way ALL the time. OMG
SO grateful for this Health Journey. SO proud of ALL of us for fighting the good fight.

I’m dieting from here until I reach 150. Totally because I want to. This pop up in wt is sodium related. My focus is Health & that means solid nutrition. One day won’t hurt, but many days would.

Dec 21 155 Walked a ton, big deficit, eating mindfully, lots of water.
Dec 22 153.6 I asked hubby, do I look a little overweight, Average, Average-thin, or thin. He said, “average-thin & get some new pants, they’re baggy!” LOL I guess I AM almost there because he always tells me the honest truth!

150 lbs, here I come! Slow & steady.

3.6 of 78.3 pounds to go! 😀

Note to self: your original goal in 3 years was 169, then 155, so don’t feel bad that you’re not 150 by Jan 1. You’ve got this. Keep with the easy, tiny goals!

tiabirdie56 · December 2018

WTG! on reaching a new low @MadisonMolly2017

HappilyDistracted · December 2018

This is my first round. Did really well with MFP a couple years ago and then I didn't lol.

12/14 - 223
12/15 - DNW
12/16 - DNW
12/17 - 221.3
12/18 - 219.8 Got my run in despite the 27 degree weather.

12/19 - 219.2 Met with a personal trainer today. Excited to add in some weight training as of next week.
12/20 - 219.4
12/21 - 218.4 Ran again today so I could eat more 🤣
12/22 - 220.6 Not concerned with this, but might need to start doing morning weigh-ins for consistency. I'm still good on calories, but I ate dinner, drank a bunch of water and then weighed 😬
12/23

doseofcrazy · December 2018

Hopping in on this round too!

female, 39, 5'5"
Original Start Weight: 167.5 (April 2018)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 (or thereabouts)

Current Weight: 150.6
Round goals:
-Maintain weight (my mom is in the hospital following surgery for a brain bleed so I foresee a bit of a relaxed focus on tracking calories on my part. She did well during the procedure, but will be in the hospital for 2-3 weeks.)
-Squeeze in 20 minutes of exercise at least 4 times (I've been very lax about this, so I need to ease back in)
-Take time to enjoy the holiday season...bonus points for non-food ways.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/14 - 150.0 (-.6 from yesterday, -.6 from round start)
12/15 - 150.0 (0.0 from yesterday, -.6 from round start. I'm bracing myself for the number likely on the scale tomorrow, after eating both lunch and supper out. Though I did get a 40 minute walk in, and am getting better about not making myself eat all that's served in a restaurant meal.

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12/16 - 151.0 (+1.0 from yesterday, +.4 from round start. Rather figured that was coming, likely from sodium from yesterday's food. I did get to visit my mom yesterday too. She's doing as well as could be expected, though she's a bit bummed that she'll likely be in hospital for the holidays. I reminded her that we could either bring it to her, or we can just do holidays with her when she's out.

Planning on knocking out some more light exercise today, and getting serious about that whole "drink more water" thing.)
12/17 - 151.0 (0.0 from yesterday, +.4 from round start. Fingers crossed for a down swing tomorrow. No room to exercise but I was at least generally on my feet more than normal today.)
12/18 - 151.0 (0.0 from yesterday, +.4 from round start. Apparently this is the new it weight.)
12/19 - Forgot to weigh. Am determined to get some exercise in this afternoon/evening. Probably just a walk or trip on the elliptical (depends on how compliant my kidlets are as to whether I'll get to walk or have to elliptical after bedtime.)
12/20 - 152.0 (+1.0 from last weigh, +1.4 from round start. *sigh* Ah well, time to refocus. Plus today is the final day away from my food scale.)
12/21 - 151.2 (-0.8 from yesterday, +0.6 from round start. Ah, the right direction again. And might have been a bit better had I not had broken sleep/early wake thanks to my youngest. This is the first day of Christmas break and changes in routine throw him. He was up at 4am today. I'm dragging, but still going to aim for a short & easy walk.)
12/22 - 150.8 (-0.4 from yesterday, +0.2 from round start. I did get a short walk - 15 minutes - in yesterday. This morning was our final holiday party, but it's also nice outside so I went for a 40 minute walk this afternoon. Hope that can even things out and tomorrow's weigh can be the same or lower.)
12/23

jenn990205 · December 2018

Starting Weight 175-178
Current Weight 150.4 end of round 60
Goal Weight 140

Back again! I am honestly just going to try and maintain this round. If I lose an ounce I will be thrilled! We have my DH work Christmas party, my work party, a cookie and candy making family party, and this one ends on a Sunday. Plus we have family coming in Christmas weekend and they are staying with us. The next couple of weeks are going to be rough! I was really hoping to hit the 30 pound mark by the end of the year. I'm close, but don't think it is realistic that I will lose another 2 or 3 pounds by then. I'm happy with what I have done though this year, so I will take it! Good luck everyone!

Day/Weight/Comment
12/14 - 151.1 back up a little from yesterday. I was under calories, but I did have a peach turnover at 9:00 and dinner at 8:30. Both my daughters 10 and 16 had choir performances at 2 different schools last night. So my husband and I had to juggle seeing both of them and getting dinner done for the other kids. I didn't want to eat out, but I ended up eating really late when we got home. Hopefully I can bring it back down, but I have my DH work Christmas party tonight and then candy and cookie baking with the fam tomorrow. So we will see what happens. All I know is this is a once a year thing, so I will try and make smart decisions, but I am going to enjoy it and have fun! Seeing that 149.xxx would be really nice this round though!
12/15 - 150.4 DH Christmas party was a success. We walked away with $150 playing bingo and I ate well. Saved most of my calories for dinner and ate what I wanted without worry. Stayed away from the desserts and even had a beer. Had a great time and stayed on my path. I also got back into a pair of black really tight pants size 6 that I had not worn in many years. So another win. Family cookie and candy baking today. Oldest son is home from school and is helping out. So always good to have him home. 1 event down, 4 to go!
12/16 - 153.0 uuughhh. Totally deserved! Stayed away from the cookies and candy but the chips and dip got me. Who gains 3 pounds over night like that. Oh well it will be off in a couple of days. My family was driving me crazy and all bickering, so it was kind of stressful instead of fun. You know when you get to many women together with all their kids it gets crazy. My sister in law and I aren’t on great terms anyways, so I ate salt and lots of it. Lol, water and relaxing today. We will see what today brings.
12/17 - 154.1 Lots of water to flush all the sodium out and get back on track today. My husband and I are playing hookie today and going to a movie since the kids are all in school. Back to work tomorrow and hopefully by Friday I’ll be back down.
12/18 - 154.1 Did a little better yesterday I guess. Not enough water and still not great food choices, but went to see a movie and had a great time just hanging out with my DH. Back at work today. So salad for lunch and tons of water. We have family stopping through town for dinner tonight, so hopefully we can agree on a half way decent dinner out.
12/19 - 154.1 I have no idea what is going on. I did go out to dinner last night, but it was not late and I had tons of water through out the day. Was at calorie max I am sure. I did have a couple of fried things off the appetizer platter, but nothing crazy. We will see what happens the rest of the week. It's funny because even though I know it's not possible I am starting to freak out every time I get on the scale thinking I'm going to all the sudden be back in the 160's or 170's. I knew this month was going to be hard. We just have way to much going on and so many different parties and events. All of the holiday shopping and present buying. Plus the kids are all super busy with end of the semester projects, finals, and plays. Then on top of everything work is stressful, I'm the accountant and I'm trying to get the books closed for the year. uuuggghhh.
12/20 - 152.8 Back down a little bit. Hopefully I will come down another pound or 2 before the weekend. I have absolutely nothing to do tonight for the first time in weeks. We rented a movie, going to make dinner at home, and do a little relaxing. Kids are officially out for winter break as of 3:00 today and my oldest has finished his first semester of college and will be home tomorrow.
12/21 - 152.8 I think I am figuring out maintenance at this point. Not really on purpose, but oh well. Today I have my office work party with Italian food. So we will see how that ends. Doing baked chicken for dinner and veggies. My DH's family will all be in tonight and they are staying with us through Christmas. So I will have 2 twin 4 year old girls running around the house. Hopefully we do most of our eating at home versus going out all of the time. 2 more days and I am still up, but not by a lot. Hopefully I see another drop on the scale before Christmas, but I don't see that happening. Lol, tis the season!
12/22 - 152.3 Had a fun lunch and good dinner. Family is in and happy to spend some time with them. Doing cleaning and wrapping today. Tomorrow will start prep work for Christmas Eve. Hopefully finish on a good weight.
12/23

NuggetBrain · December 2018

5'5, female, 37.
SW: 290
CW: 277.2
GW: 225
End R61: 278 (-4.6)

12/14 - 277.2
12/15 - 277.2 - had a crap ton of sodium last night so I'm ok with this.
12/16 - 277
12/17 - 275.6 - back in the right direction
12/18 - 275
12/19 - 274.6
12/20 - 274.8
12/21 - 273.6
12/22 - 274.8 - TTOM plus an entire salt lick equals ugh
12/23 -

sue_01 · December 2018

/Weight/Comment

12/14 - Treadmill today -2 miles, but it was hard for me- sick because we keep passing it in our family.
12/15 - Went to the doctors today, I have bronchitis it was rest day the coughing is making my head sensitive where I had surgery in March.
12/16 - Still had be careful today, I made it to 7,000 steps, try harder tomorrow.
12/17 -Steps were up today 12,587 - still have to be careful with my breathing.
12/18 -enjoyed a great sunny walk -12,487 steps.
12/19 -Great day! 13,170 steps. Lots of water! Eating out a little too much!
12/20 -Wedding Anniversary # 40
12/21 -Enjoyed a really good dinner last night, had small portions, I had water and no dessert ,they brought ice cream cake I was still high in calories.
12/22 -Great week managed to get my steps up 12,000+, back to fruits and vegetables.
12/23 -

TerriRichardson112 · December 2018

On the eve of Christmas Eve I wish you all good cheer
I hope that you will reach the goals you set this year
May all your focused efforts come to full fruition
'Enjoy the Miracle of Life' is today's ambition.

❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️
❄️❄️❄️⭐️❄️❄️❄️
❄️❄️❄️🎄❄️❄️❄️ Have yourself
❄️❄️❄️🌲❄️❄️❄️
❄️❄️🎄🌲🎄❄️❄️ A Very Merry Xmas
❄️❄️🌲🎄🌲❄️❄️
❄️🎄🌲🎄🌲🎄❄️
❄️🌲🎄🌲🎄🌲❄️
❄️❄️❄️🕴❄️❄️❄️
❄️❄️❄️💟❄️❄️❄️
❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️

🎄 1 Day to Christmas Eve 🎄

Let's face it! We are all human.
Christmas is a time for celebration. We can CHOOSE whether or not to indulge.
As long as we do so in moderation, there shouldn't be too much damage.
Indulgence has it's consequences, but they are only temporary.
Own them, and get back on track.

Vigilance is Key! [/b][/color]

JGM10D ~|~ Round 62
I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and DETERMINED to achieve my goals!
Previous 5 rounds

Age: 72; Height 5’2”; Female
SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
LW: 153 (Oct 2016)
Round 58: SW: 166.5 GW: 165.9 EW: 166.3
Round 59: SW: 166.5 GW: 166.2 EW: 166.2
Round 60: SW: 166.3 GW: 165.3 EW: 165.5
Round 61: SW: 165.6 GW: 164.x EW: 165.6
Round 62: SW: 165.6 Goal: Maintenance

Daily Goals

Daily Goals
Food
~ Pre-log; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Cardio:
~ 9,500+ Steps daily
~ 30+ minutes HIIT
Strength:
~ 15+ mins lower body physio daily
~ 10+ minutes arms/core/abs
Flexibility:
~ 5 mins stretch before/after workouts
~ 10+ mins yoga/tai chi
Daily Mindfulness Practice/meditation
15 mins Daily Declutter session

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Round 61
12/12: 165.7: Goals ✅ I think I'll switch to maintenance for the rest of the month. Still weigh and log, though.
13/12: 165.6: Goals ✅ Happy with that for this time of the year. The old me would have already gained at least 5lbs! 😂

Round 62 -|- End Goal: Maintenance Under 167
14/12: 165.5: Goals ✅ Well under goal. But I have a wine tasting tonight.
15/12: 165.9: Goals ✅ Under goal, but too many salty nibbles, and not enough water. I just had a sip of each wine as I was driving, and then donated the rest of each glass to my wine buff DH.
16/12: 165.8: Goals ✅ Gotta stay focused today. One more special event tomorrow, then my time is my own.
17/12: 165.8: Goals ✅
18/12: 165.7: Goals ✅ Diary is almost cleared. Ready to do my Christmas prep. Eating clean until Christmas Eve.
19/12: 165.8: Goals ✅
20/12: 165.7: Goals ✅ Still hanging on and just about maintaining.
21/12: 165.8: Goals ✅ Dum-de-dum-de-dum-de-dum!!!! Too many goodies in my tum! 😂 😂 😂 Forgot about yesterday's Dance Group Party! 💃🏻🕺🏻
22/12: 166.3: Goals Under goal, but too much festive food choices yesterday. Oops! Rein it in!
23/12: 165.9: Goals Phew!!! Happy enough with that. Sooooo much better than previous years. 2 more days to Christmas Day Feast. Moderation is my goal.

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieve permanent change.
REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

tlgale · December 2018

Round 58 SW: 258.8 EW: 247.4 (-11.4)
Round 59 SW: 247.4 EW: 244.8 (-2.6)
Round 60 SW: 244.8 EW: 241.0 (-3.8)
Round 61 SW: 241.0 EW: 239.0 (-2.0)

Mini goal is to be in 230's by the end of the year.
UGW: 165lbs by the end of next year.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/14 - 240.0...went out to a movie for the first time in a while last night, had lots of popcorn and chocolate.
12/15 - No weigh in...been up since 2:30 with my son (he just didn't feel like sleeping). Had a bad eating day yesterday, a lot of LNS and a couple of adult beverages. My son has breakfast with Santa and 2 birthday parties this weekend so probably not going to be eating the best. I WILL get myself back on track by Monday, still want to be in the 230's by the end of the year.
12/16 - didn't weigh
12/17 - no weigh in...another morning of son waking super early. The past week has been bad for food, definitely have gained a few more pounds since last weighing. Back on track today..have the gym planned for tonight..haven't been in months.
12/18 - 243.4...not happy with myself for all this crappy eating. Did not get back on track yesterday at all and still didn't get to the gym 🙁 son was up most of the night coughing.
12/19 - no weigh in, just completely forgot to do it this morning, my son slept in until 6:30 this morning and I think it threw me off lol. Had another bad day food wise yesterday. Going to water aerobics this morning though and going to try to get back on track.
12/20 - no weigh in. Went to water aerobics yesterday and did a fair amount of walking (shopping) but had Chinese for supper and had potato skins and a very large frozen white Russian at 9:30pm! We went to go bowling but the place was packed, not one parking spot, so we went to the restaurant for a drink instead..and I course we couldn't have it without appetizers. Also very little water yesterday.
12/21 - I weighed this morning but I'm not adding it 🙁 I'm sick of myself at this point, I'm just using Christmas as a excuse to eat everything in sight (some things I don't even enjoy) and I'm undoing all of my hard work. Not anymore though, today is the end of that..back in a good mind set and staying on track. Probably not going to happen, but would still like to be in the 230's by the end of the year.
12/22 - 243.2...drank 150 or 175 oz of water yesterday to try and clear out some water weight and I think it helped. Ended up going over calories but not by nearly as much as I have been.
12/23 - 241.4...Drank a lot of water again yesterday and I think I've gotten rid of all the water weight. Now I just need to lose 1.5lbs to make my end of year goal! Gained 2.4lbs this round, but very happy it wasn't more. See you all in the next round!

TonyB0588 · December 2018

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 - My 2nd Round
Start Round - 02/07 - 168.8 End of Round - 02/16 - 167

Round 39 - My 10th Round
Start Round 4/28 - 167.6 End Round 5/07 - 169.4

Round 49 - My 20th Round
Start Round 8/06 - 170.2 End Round 8/15 - 170.2

Round 59 - My 30th Round
Start Round 11/14 - 170.0 Traveling 16th - 21st End Round 11/23 - 174.0

Round 60 - My 31st Round
Start Round 11/24 - 174.2 End Round 12/03 - 173.8

Round 61 - My 32nd Round
Day/Weight/Comment
12/04 - 172.0
12/05 - 173.0
12/06 - 172.6 Morning walk - 50 minutes
12/07 - 172.6
12/08 - 172
12/09 - 173.8

Deleted some of my history to shorten this page

12/10 - 173.6
12/11 - 174.0
12/12 - 172.2
12/13 - 173.0

Date/Weight/Comment
12/14 - 172.4 Walked 75 minutes last night
12/15 - 172.8
12/16 - 172.4 Mowed lawn yesterday
12/17 - 172.6 Walked 60 minutes last night
12/18 - 171.4
12/19 - 172.0
12/20 - 172.8
12/21 - 172.6 Treadmill 30 minutes last night
12/22 - 171.2
12/23 - 172.0

prehistoricmoongoddess · December 2018

Round 62 - my second round

Round 61 11st 12lb (-1 lb)

Day/Weight/Comment

This is going to be a difficult week

12/14 - 11st 12lb - no loss, but no gain - so I'm ok. Had a choice of a lot of food yesterday evening but just had
one small cake and biscuit, instead of several sweet offerings, including mince pies. Kept within calories.
12/15 - 11st 12.2lb - disappointed because, as always, I weighed everything yesterday and I kept within my calorie allowance and due to walking I also had a good calorie deficit so could easily have had more.
12/16 - 11st 12.8lb - another increase. I weighed and measured everything yesterday and my calorie intake was 1161 calories. I've not yet got to the party days!!!!
12/17 - 11st 12lb Phew - back to starting weight of this round. I had to guess the calories of my intake yesterday. Looks like I didn't do too bad a job, although my macros were not the best
12/18 - 11st 12.2lb - should not have had that biscuit! Had 1253 calories, only ate some of my exercise calories.
Woke up last night with toothache and a bad cold, and I've been sneezing all day.
I made an appointment with the dentist for tomorrow, but I think I will have to cancel meeting my friend due to my cold. I cannot believe that this has happened when I have 4 events in a row from tomorrow - the way I feel I won't be able to go to any of them. I don't want to spoil anyone's Christmas. I haven't been able to eat all my calories today - I had one good meal and one snack, but cannot face anything else.
12/19 - 11st11.6lb Meeting friend at cafe as a pre birthday meet up. Cancelled meeting with friend as I am still sneezing. Also cancelled visit to dentist which I've temporarily rebooked for Friday, but able to cancel if still not well.
12/20 - 11st10.4 My birthday and a Christmas party? with my book group. Weight loss likely to be due to night sweats. However I woke up feeling much better and my temperature has gone from 100.2 to 97.4. (I'm always lower than the average 98.4 when I'm ok) Not sure if I'll go to the party tonight - it depends how I feel nearer the time.
12/21 - 11st 10lb - Went out last night as I was feeling much better. Even managed to lose weight by being careful with the buffet despite having banoffee cheesecake with cream! Just a few presents to wrap for tonight's family get together for Christmas and my birthday/meal out.
Thanks to everyone for my birthday wishes yesterday.
12/22 - 11st 11.4lb - I had 240 calories for brunch yesterday and then it was the Birthday/Christmas family meal out. I just had what I wanted which was macaroni cheese and chips (which I shared) and cheese cake to follow. I also had a 20cl bottle of prosecco. The result of this is a 1.4lb gain. Oh well, it's the eve/eve party today with friends (a day earlier than usual) but I want to be back to my 1200 calories. I now have 45 minutes to get ready to go out and wrap 6 silly presents, which is the tradition for this group of family/friends

12/23 - 11st 11.6lb - I was hoping I'd not put weight on yesterday. I have, but only .2lb. I was careful with my choices at the party, but did have 3 glasses of prosecco which was probably what gave me too many calories. One day at home before going to my son's house for Christmas. I usually have Champagne on Christmas day, but there will only be the two of and I doubt if he will have any of it. I could take a small bottle of prosecco instead, or maybe I should cut out the alcohol altogether so I can eat more delicious food.

charlie9er · December 2018

SW = 193.4
R61 = 195.6
R62 = 195.4

Day/Weight
12/14 195.8
12/15 195.0
12/16 194.8
12/17 195.2
12/18 195.2
12/19 195.8
12/20 196.0
12/21 196.0
12/22 196.0
12/23 195.4 🎉

Comments
12/14 feeling hopeful for this round
12/15 today I make my meal plan & activity plan for the week & stick to it
12/16 nice way to start my day
12/17 better than I expected
12/18 goal: no snacks after 7:30 (epic fail)
12/19 wrong way ralph 😲
I’ll be honest- I’m not in 100% yet. I am getting in the habit of weighing & posting each morning. Come Jan 7th I’m in 100%. Until then I’m aware of my eating & activities and posting every day. Just keeping it real.
12/20 not cool. I know I’m not 100% in but my word! I’m not 100% out for Pete’s sake!!!! Ok - that is going to be the highest weight I post.
12/21 Schwew! That was a close one. Woke up early weighed 196.6, back to bed & re-weighed when I got up for the day. 196.0. So I stuck to my yesterday post of “that is going to be the highest weight I post” I’ll take it! So my new R62 goal is to get back to my R62SW
12/22 I’ll count that as a win & I am feeling good that I am continuing to weigh in & post 👍🏽
12/23 DOWN POINT FOUR FOR THE ROUND!!!! 🎉👍🏽😃

ghy5 · December 2018

12/14=200.1 Here we go again but this will surely be challenging..Good luck to all.
12/15=200.5
12/16=200.8 UGH..baking Nut roll today,apricot kolace tomorrow & will do others with my grands this week.Will,keep all out of sight.OH BOY
12/17=Same.at least not over..2water classes+40 min bike,calls are good too but I had to taste the Nut roll ,isn't that some kind of rule???I am too tired to bake today but did Shop.A full day
12/18=1 water class +35 min bike,calls under + day 3 more than 10,000steps
12/20=199.8 well that is a surprise,after being Stuck for a long time & all those parties,baking ECT.just tells me even though it is hard to keep trudging though with no scale results,eventually it will work.When we know in our true heart of ❤,that we are being true & no results,the frustration is high.Last party tonite & those Kolace are baked so I better watch out & better not cry.BTW Mr Hershey visited here too..
12/21=199.4. Down a little more OK
12/22=Same but that is OK bc this is a challenging week
12/23=198.6 Makes no sense but I will take it. Cooking for Tomorrow.Holubki in oven Cabbage soup next,Sauce already done. Shopping complete,gifts wrapped.Looks like this Gramma is ready.
SW=200.1 CW= 198.6. (1.5 LOSS)
Merry Merry to all, Hugs,G

allmannerofthings · December 2018

HSW 229.4
R40 SW 199.4
. . .
R60 SW 173.2 - 0.2 (-26.2 .
R61 SW 174.8 +1.6 (-24.6)
R62 SW 173.4 -1.4 (- 26 with this challenge; -34.6 since Jan 1 2018; -56 in total)

Goal for this round - maintenance.

12/14 173.6
12/15 174 One thing I love about my job is that we close for an extended Christmas break - I am off now until Jan 2. We are heading to New York for a couple of days. Exercise will be good - lots of walking, but food maybe tricky. DS2 is travelling with us and we need to choose restaurants that work with his sensory issues. Have a great weekend everyone.
12/16 travelling no scale
12/17 travelling no scale
12/18 175.6 not bad - I would have expected more - we enjoyed our trip was great to be able to walk and not get tired or so - we did 12 miles over the two days.
12/19 174.8

12/20 175.2 ??
12/21 174.8
12/22 DNW I have been off track for a couple of days now, succumbing to the midafternoon slump and cravings that I haven't had for a while - planning to be back on track today
12/23 175.4 a better day than the previous couple, but still ending the round with a gain of 1.8 I have got some work to do to finish the month at maintenance -
@MadisonMolly2017 well done you!

Birder165 · December 2018

Round 62 - my 5th round

Female - 58 - 5'7"
OSW: 271.8 (Oct 9/18)
UGW: 165.0 or lower

End R58: 261.2 (-2.2)
End R59: 258.8 (-2.4)
End R60: 256.6 (-2.2)
End R61: 252.0 (-4.6)

My goal for this round is to keep my wits about me!

I'd also like to get in to the 240s during this round.

12/13 - 252.0 - End R61 - starting weight for this round.

12/14 - 253.4 - Nothing to worry about. 3168 cals yesterday. I was super hungry all day and gave in to it. For the 3 days before yesterday, my calories averaged 1506/day and that seems to be my "1200". I can't do too many days in a row at that level. I can lose a lot of weight quickly but I get too hungry & tired. That's without even exercising. I should probably aim for at least 1600 - 1700 per day and perhaps that would help me avoid the high calorie days. ***ETA: I just changed my daily goal to 1700. Hopefully that'll help me find a balance.
12/15 - 254.4 - Oops! I seem to sabotage my efforts whenever I get close to a milestone. 4010 calories yesterday!
12/16 - 254.6 - I did okay yesterday (1721) and we went for a nice, long walk but it's going to take a few days to turn around from two very high calorie days. I changed my limit back to 1500 this morning. I have to find those wits!

12/17 - 254.6 - My backsliding all started way back on the 1st Saturday of December when I had a meal out and some cookies & cake afterwards. Then I made some fudge for John to take to work and that I got in to, along with the left over ingredients. It seems I've had a rough ride since.
12/18 - 254.4
12/19 - 254.0 - I'll be happy if I can finish this round at the same weight I started it. Whew!
12/20 - 253.8 - I need to buy some apples to snack on after dinner. Too many nuts & chocolate ... again.
12/21 - 253.0 - I think I'm going to make it!
12/22 - 253.0 - I hope I can eke out a 1 pound loss by tomorrow morning and call this round a draw.
12/23 - 254.8 - It looks bad but I'm okay with this. What happened this round is very typical of all my weight loss attempts. I do really well and then I sabotage myself with lots & lots of overeating. Almost like I'm afraid to let go and fear change. I'm going to keep at it though and keep trying and keep doing rounds and that's the positive that I'll take from this.

R62: +2.8 lbs

Congratulations to Everyone regardless if you lost or gained. The struggle is real. See you guys in Round 63!

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

SheilaBoneham · December 2018

Goals for R62
Calories - 1200-1300
Exercise - Build back to 60 min/day
Weight ~~ stay below 135.

UGW - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)

Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017.

R15 end weight 151.2
R16 end weight 151.4 (+.2)
R17 end weight 151 (-.4)
R18 end weight 150.4 (-.6)
R19 end weight 149.6 (-.8)
R20 end weight 149.3 (-.3)
R21 end weight 149 (-.3)
R22 end weight 148 (-1)
R23 end weight 148.4 (+.4)
R24 end weight 149 (+.6)
R25 end weight 148.4 (-.6)
R26 end weight 149.2 (+.8)
R27 end weight 149 (-.2)
R28 end weight 146.8 (-2.2)
R29 end weight 146.8 (+/-0)
R30 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1411
R31 end weight 146.8 (+/-0); ave net calories 1385
R32 end weight unknown - traveling, no scale - ave net calories 1468
R33 end weight 149.1 (+2.3); ave calories 1471 (after traveling/eating out for 3 weeks!)
R34 end weight 149 (-.1); ave calories 1577
R35 end weight 149.4 (+.4); ave calories 1592
R36 end weight 149.6 (+.2); ave calories 1650
R37 end weight 151 (+1.4); ave calories 1703 (154 over estimated TDEE, so no surprise I've gained)
R38 end weight 149.8 (-1.2); averages-- calories 1420; carbs ~48%; protein ~21% ; fat ~31%
R39 end weight 149.8 (+/-0); averages -- calories 1753.5; carbs ~47%; protein ~20%; fat ~33%
R40 end weight 150 (+.2); averages coming later
R41 end weight 150.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1792
R42 end weight 149.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1432
R43 end weight 150.6 (+.8): 10-day ave 1406
R44 end weight 148.8 (-1.8); 10-day ave 1430
R45 end weight 147.6 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1338
R46 end weight 148.8 (+.8); 10-day ave 1437
R47 end weight 147.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1449
R48 end weight 146.8 (-1); 10-day ave 1378
R49 end weight 144.2 (-2.6); 10-day ave 1174
R50 end weight 142.2 (-2); 10-day ave 1200
R51 end weight 141 (-1.2); 10 day ave 1231
R52 end weight 140.6 (-.4); 10-day ave 1192
R53 end weight 137.2 (-3.4); 10-day ave 1134
R54 end weight 136.6 (-.6); 10-day ave 1238
R55 end weight 135.4 (-1.2); 10-day ave 1209
R56 end weight 135 (-.4); 10-day ave 1263
R57 end weight 134.4 (-.6); 10-day ave 1212
R58 end weight 133.6 (-.8); 10-day ave 1372
R59 end weight 130.8 (-2.8); 10-day ave 1125
R60 end weight 132.2 (+1.4); 10-day ave 1384

R61 end weight 132.6 (+.4); 10-day ave 1473
R62 end weight 134.6 (+2); 10-day ave 1666

Day/Moving Ave Weight per Happy Scale/Prev 10-day Cal Ave/Exercise minutes/Comment

12/14 - 133 - 1550 - 25 min
OK, the self-delusion is over and I'm not going to kid myself into eating more cookies & candies. I've had more the past week than I've had in the past 4 years! OTOH, I am back to regular walking (though not up to my goal time yet - amazing how quickly we get out of shape) and I started walk/run intervals yesterday. So I'm adding exercise minutes to my accountability for this session. I do think some of this extra weight is water, but I don't like the trend, so I've had a stern talk with myself!

I'm off to get blood drawn to recheck inflammation levels - I hope they're down more, but in any case I feel quite a bit better other than pain in my shoulders, esp. in the morning.

12/15 - 133.6 - 1568 - 60 min
Time lag from Wed & Thurs excesses, but I ate better yesterday and walked an hour. I also am thrilled that my lab tests show my inflammation is way down from what it was, though still slightly elevated, and I am more determined than ever not to take prednisone long term. So while I will continue to enjoy the season for the next 10 or so days, I'm veering back toward the anti-inflammation/elimination approach to eating that I was on for much of the summer and fall to try to get back in the normal zone. I'm also going to start running intervals again 3 days a week (I haven't for almost a year so I'm really out of shape!) and, if I can haul myself out of bed at 5 am, to swim laps several days a week. Happy weekend, all!

12/16 - 133.4 - 1571 - 30 min
I forgot the Y closes early on Saturdays, so last night I walked around a grocery store for half an hour. Better than nothing!

12/17 - 134 - 1663 - 0
Still within my holiday boundaries, but I don't like the trend. This week I'm baking for a gathering on Thursday and my BD is on Sat, so I'm planning to eat clean and low today through Wed. I've also noticed an uptick in my pain level, and suspect it's related to my much higher-than-normal added sugar intake. I've been on a baking kick - weird for me! - and have started collecting healthier recipes to try. The urge will probably subside after the holidays!

12/18 - 133.4 - 1612 - 30 min
I ate better yesterday - no sweets at all - and I got to the Y for walk/run intervals, although the track was so crowded with slow walkers and little kids that I finally gave up. Don't get me wrong - more power to everyone who gets out there to walk! But walking together and taking up both lanes is a bit much. Anyway, I'll go earlier today! Haven't been able to get myself up to swim at 5:30 when it's 19 degrees out, though - working on it.

I hope everyone who celebrates a holiday this time of year is handling the stresses and the joys of the season well.

12/19 - 133.8 - 1653 - 47 min
Sodium...we went to Fazoli's yesterday for lunch. I also baked an orange-glazed cranberry-pecan loaf, and ate a piece (but no dinner). But I got myself to the gym and am working back up to my old walking levels. Heading back there in an hour or so. More baking today for an event tomorrow, and I'm going to a Contemplative Vespers this evening. I'm not particularly stressed by the holidays as it's just me, DH, and friends, but the service sounds lovely. I hope those of you who are swamped by the season also take time to find quiet times and peace.

12/20 - 134 - 1664 - --
I didn't get to the gym yesterday, but was on my feet a lot so I'll take that. I also didn't drink my usual gallons of water, so I think the uptick may be partially due to that. Since my goal for "the season" has been not to exceed 135, I'm not unhappy with where I am. I'm also very impressed by everyone here who's losing or holding steady! Yay!

12/21 - 134 - 1688 - 60 min
I'm still on a bit of a baking spree - unusual for me - and last night I made buttermilk cornbread from scratch. It was yummy (& high-cal) with veggie chili (low cal). I'm thinking of baking myself a cake tomorrow for my birthday - and by "for myself" does not mean I plan to eat the whole thing!

I've given myself until Dec 26 to get this baking frenzy out of my system, and I plan to be back on a normal healthy track before New Year, and probably try the auto-immune paleo protocol soon after to see if I can kill the rest of this inflammation. I also have a new weight goal for 2019 of 125, but I don't mind if it takes all year to get there. I did get to the gym last night and walked the track for an hour. Have a wonderful holiday weekend, all!

12/22 - 134.5 - 1661 - 30 min
I've lost, at least temporarily, the little notebook in which I've been recording my weight, cals, & averages - it's a sign, I'm sure, but does it mean that it's time to be mindful but not obsessive, or that I'm losing more than fat?

Anyway, it's my birthday, so going out for dinner with DH, and I also baked myself a birthday cake last night - lemon, from scratch. Still have to ice it, but it smells fabulous! Now to invite people over to eat most of it so I don't! Have a lovely weekend, all!

12/23 - 134.6 - 1666 - just house cleaning, etc.
Found my little notebook, so I guess I can keep obsessing.

My cake turned out delicious, and it's showing (along with other stuff) in my weight, but I did allow myself this for the holidays. On to R63 - happy Sunday, all!

Sweetzyd · December 2018

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)
Round 56- SW 152 EW 151 (-1)
Round 57- SW 151 EW 150 (-1)
Round 58- SW 150 EW 148 (-2)
Round 59- SW 147.5 EW 147.5 (-0)
Round 60- SW 147.5 EW 146 (-1.5)
Round 61- SW 146 EW 145 (-1)

5'4
RGW 144
Goal by Dec 31st 140
UGW 130-135

Round 62
12/14 145.5 Didn't post
12/15 146 Seen this coming, not nearly enough water lately and too much junk food, and fast food last night. Reminds me of why I can't eat like that all the time.
12/16 146 Feeling very thirsty and hungry. I increased my calories from 1200 to 1380 because it seemed I was always eating back my exercise calories and sometimes more. I'll probably change it back after the first of the year.
12/17 147 Honestly I wasn't going to weigh myself this morning. Then I thought, no I will weigh but keep it to myself. I need to hold myself accountable. We are all here to support and share our journey, and show one another that we all struggle from time to time and have off days. Yesterday I ate so bad. Had a big lunch because we went out to eat and I ate so many carbs- comfort food. Was going to let that be the only thing I ate and then I had cereal late last night- not just 1 bowl. "Trying" to make today a light day and going to try to stay out of the cereal tonight.
12/18 Unsure.. I weighed myself this morning but the scale was all over the place, so gonna wait and see what it says tomorrow. My "plan" is to eat mostly clean the rest of the week because with Christmas being next week and having 3 places to go.. well you all know. Hope everyone is having a great week 😊.
12/19 145 yayy back down
12/20 145 Eating light is definitely helping my tummy. I was on the go all day yesterday so I didn't get enough water in. Trying to drink close to a gallon a day.
12/21 145 Didn't post
12/22 145 Everyone wanted pizza thursday night and I ended up eating some. That was the best pizza ever though, or it's just been so long since I've eaten it

. Yesterday my father in law brought us fast food. So the past 2 days haven't been good food wise at all. Today will be a better day.
12/23 145 Happy to maintain.. see everyone the next round

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Snowflake1968 · December 2018

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.

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

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Next Goal - 170 I will get there, hopefully soon
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
Round 56 - SW - 181.4 - EW - 180.8 - Average weight over 10 days - 181.1
Round 57 - SW - 180.4 - EW - 179.8 - Average weight over 10 days - 178.9
Round 58 - SW - 179.8 - EW - 180.6 - Average weight over 10 days - 179.8
Round 59 - SW - 179.4 - EW - 178.4 - Average weight over 10 days - 180.1
Round 60 - SW - 178.8 - EW - 180.0 - Average weight over 10 Days - 179.3
Round 61 - SW - 178.6 - EW - 178.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 178.5

12/14 - 179.0 terrible eating day yesterday, will be back on track today.
12/15 - 179.2 - not so bad yesterday, so should drop again in a day or so.
12/16 - 178.8
12/17 - 178.2 - I will be fine all the marathon crafting by Monday, maybe then I’ll have time and energy to start my exercises again.
12/18 - 179.8 not sure why it’s up today.
12/19 - 179.6 too many carbs lately. I need to buy groceries so I hsbe healthier options.
12/20 - 179.2
12/21 - 177.4 - I’m not sure how this number showed up and I’m not sure it wil stay, but it’s nice typing it out!
12/22 - 178.6 - I knew yesterday’s number was too good to be true
12/23 - 178.0 - not too bad. I thibk the average will be up a little but will update my excel sheet and see in a while.

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 62

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