JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 62

Round #62 My Round #8
Female/49 years/Missouri

Round 55 * -3.2 (I was sick)
Round 56 * +1.6
Round 57 * -1.8
Round 58 * -1.5
Round 59 * -0.04
Round 60 * -0.06
Round 61 * -1
Round 62 * -2.2

OSW - 213 (highest weight ever 280 but I've had most of that off for more than 15 years but still)
CW - 185.4
RGW - 185
UGW – 135

Food Goals:
Get 5 servings of fruits/veggies every day.
Stay under my calorie goal of 1,400.

Exercise Goals:
Walk at least an hour 3 days a week, 4 days if nothing better is available.
Weight training 1 day a week

12/14 - Traveling no scale. I drove the 4 hours to St. Louis with the boyfriend. Went out for a nice dinner; I think I did well calorie wise. A half salad and half a flat bread - no dessert but 1 vodka cranberry spritzer thingy. First alcohol I have had in over a year (nothing to do with weight I just don't enjoy it that much anymore) got back to the hotel room and crashed. It's amazing to me 30 years ago I could go thru a fifth of whisky in a night and still be partying, now I have one spritzer and I'm knocked out.
12/15 - 186.5 Drove home yesterday. Weighed high due to TOM. It will be gone in the next few days.
12/16 - 184.3 Goodbye extra weight. Walked four miles in the cold sunshine yesterday and will probably do the same thing today though it's slightly colder. Went out with girlfriends last night and was bad. Yep I had a DELICIOUS sandwich but stopped at half. I had set this rounds goal low because I'll be baking later in the week and I'm on vacation. We'll see what I can stick to this round. It's challenging.
12/17 - 184.9 Up a little, it will go back down. I had a wonderful 4.75 mile walk yesterday. I wanted to get 5 in but I was with a partner and she wasn't feeling that last quarter mile. It's all good because I had only expected 4 but it was just so nice that we kept going. Today is the first day of my vacation. I need to finish decorating the house and get in a walk. I sound obsessive about getting in the walks but these outside walks help my mental health more than you can imagine. I was worried I would slow down with the cold and dark but I'm doing ok so far in December. We'll see what January brings. It will start getting lighter earlier but it will be colder.
12/18 - 185 Up again. I'm on stay-cation this week. Yesterday I went to a Vietnamese place for lunch and brought leftovers home for dinner. Stayed under calories but I'm going to assume that weight is a reflection of the sodium. I walked 3 miles yesterday and plan on doing another 3 today. If it's in the 50's in December you HAVE to go outside it's an unwritten law. Tuesday is usually gym day but since it's so nice I think I'll do both I'm excited because I also have a doctors appointment this afternoon and there is a cool trail near his office. There may be pictures. Stay-cation woo!!!!!!!!!!
12/19 - 184.2 This feels better. All the excess weight from my Vietnamese sodium fest and TOM are gone. I got in a beautiful 2 mile walk yesterday before my doctors appointment. Finding new fun trails is my new favorite thing. I would almost go back to explore more of that today but I really don't have time for the drive and the walk. I did weights after the doctors appointment. I was pretty worn after both of that and did not get as much done around the house as I had planned.
12/20 - 182.2 I have no idea where this came from but I'm not going to complain. I got on the scales a couple of times, moved it thinking somehow it's not level but it still came up with the magical number that puts me over 30 pounds lost! Yesterday I walked 3.2 miles then came home to clean and decorate. Having my niece and her baby over today to finish decorating and do some Christmas baking. Send me "stay out of the dough" vibes please.
12/21 - 183.2 Down two pounds yesterday, up a pound today. I felt yesterday was an anomaly and today seems a bit more reasonable. I did ok with cooking yesterday. One haystack, one chocolate marshmallow candy, and 2 choc chip cookies. Not exactly "clean" but I didn't eat one cookie from every batch which I have done in the past . I still need to make 2 sugar cookies and gumdrop cookies.
12/22 - 183 I'm happy with that. I had no hope for this round with being on vacation and cooking a lot but I'm doing fine. We'll see what happens a week from now. Only two cookies yesterday. I still haven't made the others but I'm going to as soon as I'm done writing this. Though maybe breakfast first so I don't eat everything. I did get in three miles yesterday and plan on another 3 today if I can find the time between baking and shopping. Merry Christmas everyone!!! OH I got my Christmas present from my boyfriend yesterday - an Apple Watch! Now I can track my steps more accurately than before. He supports all my changes, in that I am very lucky.
12/23 - 183.2 Up from yesterday but still down 2.2 for the round, couldn't be happier about it. I had a bad reaction to some medicine yesterday and got sick while walking around Target. Got sick on the way home and spent several hours in bed/bathroom, it was miserable and NO walk. Weird day, felt fine by bedtime. First Christmas dinner today, may the odds be forever in your favor.

Joining late.

Goal this round 186.0

12/16 - 188.6
12/17 - 189.0
12/18 - 189.2 oh boy!!!
12/19 - 188.6
12/20 -188.6
12/21 - DNW
12/22 - 192.0
12/23 - 191.6

Well very disappointed but I completely own it. Lot of Christmas treats the last couple of days. Totally out of control.

On to the next round. Still lots of treats in the house and more baking today but luckily I am making up gift plates for the neighbors and out of the house they go!

@tiabirdie56 WOW!!! That's fantastic! I'm very happy for you!

ROUND 62 (Round 9 for me)
5’5” 66 y/o Texas Lady
SW 178 lb.
GW 135-140 lb.
Started Keto WOE on September 24th (2018). Still experiencing decreased arthritis hip and shoulder pain since the second week of Keto. Staying within calorie limits is easy enough, but not exceeding my carb limit is difficult. Per my KetoMojo meter, I’m in ketosis most of the time. Some of my NSVs: my wedding band fits, I wear smaller clothing, and my progress has encouraged my husband to try harder to end his cigarette habit.
Rounds 54 – 61 resulted in a cumulative loss of 24 lb.!

This post documents my last weight loss before I let a careless injury derail me: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/701476/joined-mfp-one-year-ago-today-frumpy-to-fit/p1
This is what I’m going for, second time around.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/14 151.6 Starting with a loss—I like that. Until now, I haven’t established a round goal, but, this time, my goal is to get below 150 and never exceed that number again. I changed my final goal weight to a range. In that range, I'll be able to wear my size 6 slacks/jeans again, without looking too skinny. In my younger days, prior to the early 1990's and rampant vanity sizing, a regular size 10 was equivalent to today's size 6. I read that Marilyn Monroe was a size 14, which would probably make her about a size 10 in today's sizing. Of course, I've noticed, in general, that the more expensive the clothing, the more generous the sizing. (My only expensive clothing is used. ) Whatever, my goal is getting closer, and I'm excited!
12/15 151.6 I was a little over on calories yesterday, so I’m happy not to see a gain. Today, I’ll try to get in a short walk. The knee is only a little sore now. I’ll find my knee sleeve before I go and keep the walk short. I must be patient and let it heal. Confession: I use my own success post from 2012, linked above, to encourage myself.
12/16 151.6 I think this number will go down tomorrow; we’ll see. Thor and I walked 3 miles yesterday, and it was a beautiful day. I wore my knee sleeve and iced my knee afterward. It feels almost normal today. Thor tried to pull me up a hill so he could chase a deer that ran across the road. I suppose I should be grateful for his assistance. I started the walk singing “Thank You, Lord, for saving my soul” and added a lot of made up verses thanking God for food and shelter, sunshine and rain, family and friends, and on and on. When I ran out of verses, I sang Christmas Carols. Having plenty of breath to sing is one upside of walking slow. 😊
12/17 151.4 Not much of a drop, but better than a gain. Thor and I walked 4 miles today, and I had very slight knee pain and no toe pain. I ordered custom orthotics from the orthopedist today and got a fresh foot wrap to keep me going until it’s ready for me. Today, three people told me to forget about running again, including my husband. The doctor put in his notes that I’m a trouble-maker. Perhaps I should consider their advice, but it would be a shame not to wear out my new running shoes! 🤔
12/18 150.8 I expected a lower number, until I tried my wedding band before getting on the scale. My fingers are swollen again. Today, I must spend most of my time in front of the computer completing tests I need to pass before tax season begins. I’d rather be outside enjoying the sunshine, but I’m thankful for extra income, especially since, last night, I signed up for a cruise in April to celebrate my husband’s birthday and the end of tax season. I see I have five more days to lose another pound and get below 150. I will press on!
12/19 150.4 My hope for seeing the 140’s by the end of the round is still alive. I have more computer work, but hope to be done by 3 pm so Thor and I can take a walk. I’m going to have to break down and do some cookie baking, too. I have to take snacks to the nursing home this weekend. I’m also going to try some keto-friendly cookies and pecan pie. I hope the pie is good, because I don’t want to waste pecans.
12/20 150.0 I’m on the edge of my round goal. Thor and I got in a walk yesterday. It was thundering when we left, and I turned around at 1.6 miles when I felt rain drops. They got bigger as we made our way home, but we didn’t get drenched. Thank you, Lord! Today is my Bunco group Christmas party, followed by more tax preparation exams. Have a blessed day, everyone!
12/21 150.0 (sigh) Stuck again, but there’s hope for tomorrow! I still have two days to meet my round goal (below 150). I will make myself go in the kitchen and make some sweets (at least one low carb) to take to a Christmas party at the nursing home tomorrow. It’s a beautiful, sunny day, so Thor and I will be out for a walk this afternoon. Then, I must go into town, pick up three gifts for small children, and finish a tax certification exam. The exam won’t take long, and I’ll be finished with the pre-tax season work. That’s always a relief. Oh, and I can’t forget to go to the Christmas Party at our pizza parlor. If you want to see the cutest promo ever for a Texas pizza eatery, here it is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X4ejGzRqyA
12/22 150.8 (I post with a sheepish grin.) I cooked four batches of cookies yesterday, and ate a quality control cookie for each batch. I should have saved that job for my husband! I will forgive myself and press on. Thor and I had a nice 3.5 mile walk yesterday and enjoyed the Christmas party without indulging in wine or sweets. Whizzerville Hall, featured in the above video, is where the party was held. We enjoyed seeing friends and enjoyed the band. We’re meeting my husband’s kids and grands at the nursing home Christmas party today. My husband’s mother, 96, is a resident there. My boys called this morning, and they can all get together with us on the 30th. It’ll just be my husband and me for Christmas, but there’s no one else I’d rather spend Christmas with. 😊
12/23 150.8 My food choices were very limited yesterday afternoon, but I chose to eat, anyway. I had two sandwich quarters on white bread and a small pastry at the nursing home party. Sadly, those were my best options, though, in hindsight, I should have opted not to eat. On a good note, we had a good visit with my husband’s kids, grands, and mom. I just checked my ketone level, and it’s 1.5, so that’s encouraging. I didn’t meet my goal to be out of the 150’s, but I’m still almost a pound little below where I started the round. I will rejoice and be glad!
We received an early morning call that our pastor had a mild stroke and is in the hospital this morning. We’ll be without our leader, but decided we’ll meet to pray and worship in song (Christmas carols). I can get rid of more leftover cookies, too!
See you tomorrow to begin Round 63!

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. )
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 - 151.0 (+0.2 from yesterday, +0.4 from round start. Hubby and I had a spontaneous "date night in" after the kids went to bed, with wine & garlic cheese bread. I hadn't planned for it calorie-wise so I'm sure that's why there's a jump back up. However, it's been ages since we've gotten to do that, so I have zero regrets. )

Ending the round within half a pound of my start weight.. that's pretty good for the "maintain" goal that I set. I DID meet my exercise goal, and I have been enjoying the moments this season as they come. Next round's goals will be similar, along with drink more water.

My name is Jen. I’ve been sitting at the low 200s for a while now trying everything to get my weight to budge. A great MFP friend suggested this group and so far it’s helping! The weight is still moving at a snails pace but at least it’s moving!

Round 56 SW - 207.4 EW - 206.8
Round 57 SW - 206.6 EW - 205.6
Round 58 SW - 205.6 EW - 206.2
Round 59 SW - 206.2 EW - 205.2
Round 60 SW - 205.2 EW - 205.8
Round 61 SW - 205.8 EW - 205.6

12/14 204.2. Bit of a surprise with this number but I will take it! Hopefully I will be able to stay in check over the weekend.
12/15 - 204.4
12/16 - did not weigh in
12/17 - 205.8. I had a feeling the loss might have been short lived and related to being sick and stressed. Hopefully this will start to come down again.
12/18 - did not weigh in
12/19 - 206. I’m surprised the gain isn’t more. I’m really getting lazy with my routine and habits as the year winds down. Looking forward to resting and regaining some of my motivation.
12/20
12/21
12/22
12/23 - 206.4. Although I’m up for the round which is always slightly disappointing it is a tough time of year and won’t last forever. I’m starting to making my plan for Boxing Day abs looking forward to focusing on my health again.

Female 5’1” Age 68.75 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 62 132.0 AW 131.6

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.

12/13 132.0
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12/14 131.5 Oops! My Garmin died and threw my whole day off! I ordered a new one but forgot to come back! I’ll try to catch up tomorrow.
12/15 131.5 I may have mentioned that a friend of ours passed on Monday. This has had a huge impact on Carl which in turn is affecting me. I feel very disorganized this week and am having trouble getting anything accomplished. Carl and I went to a movie (The Mule) and lunch (Cici’s pizza in a bowl) then we came home and he made cookies for Roy’s memorial later this morning.
12/16 131.0 Two texts from DD that DGD#4 is playing back to back softball games starting 10 minutes ago. Sheesh- how about a little notice! 😬
12/17 131.5 Helping DD at school today. Making cinnamon dough Christmas ornaments with her 5th graders.
12/18 131.5 Awake at 5:40 so I bit the bullet, got up and dressed and headed to the lab for bloodwork. I really wanted my coffee! I was there 28 minutes before they officially opened and first in line! On one occasion I arrived about 10 minutes before opening and was the 11th in line! An hour and a half later, I was still waiting. Today was so much better!
12/19 131.0 My new Garmin arrived! It took a bit of doing to get it to pair with my phone but I’m back in business! Now if my neck would quit acting up . . .
12/20 131.5. I spent too much time at the sewing machine yesterday and now I’m paying for it! I have to finish 2 ornaments and make a cake for tomorrow noon. No other plans today except a little shopping before what I assume will be a crazier shopping weekend than usual out there!
12/21 131.0 Finished the ornaments yesterday afternoon. This morning - Reading and having my BPC before making a cake for my Arts and Crafts potluck at noon. I stopped reading, got the cake in the oven and continued reading everyone’s posts. The cake is out, the berries slightly sweetened and all that remains is making the stabilized whipped cream! And I’m caught up on posts.
12/22 133.0 I knew this wasn’t going to be good. By the time I got home from the pot luckI was feeling bloated and miserable. I got hungry again around 4, which is very unusual and ate my leftovers from Panda Express. Today is a new day and the gain is temporary. But hidden carbs what have you done to me? My tummy wants food at 7:15AM! Not good!
12/23 132.5 Those carbs! We ate at Sweet Tomatoes yesterday. My carbs came almost entirely from salad veggies. I use red wine vinegar on my salad instead of dressing with mystery ingredients. I DO dump on the blue cheese crumbles so probably some carbs there. My KetoMojo registered LO which means I’m out of ketosis. 😢 I can fix this. My average weight is down and I am happy! See you in 63!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10713279/just-give-me-10-days-round-63/p1?new=1

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 20 FOR ME.

“The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time.” ~ Abraham Lincoln







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During December I just want to make it out of the month alive and without too much damage. I have slowly inched myself into the 180’s. I want to get back into the 170’s and maintain (at the very minimum). I want to increase my exercising now that my livingroom renovation is complete. I want to get all my steps in and incorporate more & more of the great ideas you all have shared. My personal goals are the greatest presents that I can give to myself during this most Holy month of celebrations. This is my way of saying Merry Christmas to me. Your ideas and comments are the greatest presents that I could ever receive from all of you. Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays to us all!



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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 155 by Valentine’s Day 💗💗💗

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




R61 EW= 181.2
R62 EW= 183.1

Day/Weight/Comment:
12/14 - [/color=red
12/15 - 180.6
12/16 - 181.2 .
12/17 - 180.4
12/18 - 180.4 Holding steady. Doing the wrap-a-thon dance and as much cardio as I can possibly fit in.
12/19 - 181.0 Yikes…Nothing or no one to blame but myself. Traveling today and tomorrow, but not overnight trips so I will be able to weigh but it will not likely be pretty. Hope everyone has a wonderful hump day!
12/20 - 181.6 More travel today for Dr. appointment for head injections (hair loss). More shopping, more restaurants. I hope to turn the word “more” into the word “less” soon. However, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas”.
12/21 - 182.2 Thankfully I will be home today doing the wrap-a-thon again. Back at home in my “safe place” I will be staying on point with my food choices and drinking lots of water and parsley tea to counteract the bloat. Tomorrow will be a better weight. I know what I need to do today. I hate posting these weights, but I’m logging & staying accountable and getting as much cardio in as I possibly can in light of things. Have a great weekend everyone!
12/22 - 182.2 For sure I am regaining fluid. Very little shedding. Had a great day yesterday, however, with diet and steps.
12/23 - 183.1 OMGosh Out of town shopping again yesterday. Restaurant….. Today is my GS birthday party (more food). Tomorrow afternoon is my gathering with friends for gift exchange (more food). Christmas Day (evening) is my family gift exchange and Appetizer/Dessert gathering. Wednesday is my out-of-town for Half-off shopping. Thursday the 27th is Pool Hall night (pot luck). Next round will not be much better. Just a battle uphill all the way. I have been trying to get in more cardio and some strength training (Thanks Tish) even if it’s standing by my bed at night before I fall in exhausted. I am still trying to make decent choices everywhere I go, but am definitely enjoying the season (perhaps a bit too much?) . Great round for so many of you. Nice Job! See you in R63.

R62 SW 173.4 GW 173.4 EW 173.4 (-0.0)
Total Lost to Date: 39.2
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

12/14 - Friday - 174.4 - Salty dinner last night. TOM approaching and I'm ravenous. Just went out and got a sausage egg and cheese mcmuffin against my better judgement - I was already planning on eating a frozen pizza for dinner so it puts me at maintenance. Maybe I'll have half the pizza and a salad instead of the whole thing tonight. But again, so starving today so we will see. I dont know if its the undereating catching up to me or TOM but either way - reminding myself that its ok to follow my hunger cues and its not always going to be perfect choices. Remember what over restricting brings? Yeah...binging, well this wasnt a binge just a genuine starving moment and I knew the tiny leftovers lunch I packed was not going to cut it. But I will drink lots of water today so I'm not totally sodium bloated for dress try ons tomorrow. Aiming to maintain last rounds loss since it was a big one and TOM usually spikes the weight.
12/15 - Saturday - 175.0
12/16 - Sunday - 175.4
12/17 - Monday - 175.0 - Hah, I make a commitment to kiss the 170's goodbye and then I have an off the rails weekend, womp womp. It'll probably catch up to me tomorrow - and TOM is due to arrive too so that was half the battle with cravings I gave into this weekend, pasta mostly. I did have a wonderful day with my mom Saturday and I found THE DRESS! But we also sampled many cupcakes and ate out afterward...But I was back on plan this morning and I'm moving on from all the crap I ate this weekend. I need to plan the next few days food wise. Lots of food in the house just need to prepare it! Managing stress as best I can this week too but as you all know that is much easier said than done!
12/18 - Tuesday - 175.8 - Ate lunch out yesterday, insatiable at lunch today, leftover pasta and chicken. Also craving lots of sweets but managing that one okay. Haven't logged my food for a few days so no more excuses today! Trying to be kind to myself. Making steak burrito bowls for dinner and extra for lunches tomorrow. Need to keep hitting the water hard today as I'm feeling dehydrated too. Just. keep. swimming.
12/19 - Wednesday - 175.2 - Tried to stop at the lab today to have some blood drawn but it was too busy so I just headed to work. But it was a fasting test so I'm just getting around to eating now. Got some sad news and I'm frustrated about some other work related things so just trying to keep my head up. I did make extra dinner for lunches today, and there was no chocolate left in the house for me to binge on, so it was a good evening eating wise. Dinner for tonight will either be shepherds pie or chicken teriyaki with asian salad. I want the salad - but I wont have lunches for Thursday. Actually, I could split up the last burrito bowl into two smaller servings and add a frozen burrito to both. Okay so salad it is!
12/20 - Thursday - 174.4 - Stuck to the plan and had salad last night. Lunch is pretty salty today since it includes canned chili but its what I got and I'm considering it to be better than the fast food I instinctively want because I'm solo at work today and when no one is there to "watch me" I'm totally guilty of wanting to slip back into old habits. I grabbed a wake up wrap for breakfast to satisfy the fast food craving for only 150 calories instead of something at lunch that would be closer to 1500! Shepherds pie is on the menu for dinner, but I'm going to make it as a half batch because I don't need leftovers for lunch tomorrow (company christmas party) and its a dish I tend to over eat given the chance.
12/21 - 173.6 - Yes to this number! TOM arrived today and I'm in a lot of pain. Today is company christmas party with Italian food - didnt make alternate plans for lunch so it is what it is. I'm going over my moms to avoid a party at my house tonight (its DH's brothers birthday party) and we already planned to indulge. So I really have no idea if I'll finish this round in maintenance, but some relaxing is taking precedent tonight, but I WILL log all my food instead of going completely blind like last week.
12/22 - Saturday - 174.0 - Work party went ok eating wise, I was in such pain though I left earlier than I wanted to. Good thing though cause we came home to a leaky skylight! DH got up on the roof and recaulked it and seems all good but that was not fun either. The birthday party is actually tonight, somehow got our lines crossed on that one so over to mom's tonight for me as im still not feeling up for it. Last night was some kind of miracle that I only ate 1 piece of pizza! Today might be another story but I will log my day and not go in blind, that helped yesterday.
12/23 - Sunday - so I didnt bring my scale to mum's, and I just got home and weighed 174.0 after breakfast, coffee, and a few beverages so I'm just going to call it maintenance for this round because usually I'm up 2-6lbs from my morning weight after eating and drinking, so the 173.4 from the start of the round is probably very close to what this morning would have been! Did good last night going out, enjoyed a little of everything, but didnt stuff myself. The next three days will be to enjoy and not stress. I am hoping to be close to my 170 goal by 1/7, if its a week or two behind thats totally okay with me though. Feeling very grateful for where im at and all ive accomplished so far. May everyone have a wonderful holiday!