JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 63

salleewins · December 2018

@Birder165 --do you make your own ginger beer? I bought the ginger and found a recipe online. There is hardly any calories. I love it. I just haven't made it before and I hope the recipe is good. I drank the Martinelli's pear and apple sparkling cider yesterday, and although great, there was a ton of calories.

deepwoodslady · December 2018

Y NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 21 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 First Goal: To weight 165 by Valentine’s Day 💗💗💗

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

R43 EW= 195.6.....LOSS
R44 EW= 192.4…..LOSS
R45 EW= 191.4…..LOSS
R46 EW= 186.0…..LOSS
R47 EW= 186.8…..SLIGHT GAIN/FLUCTUATION
R48 EW= 185.4…..LOSS
R49 EW= 182.8…..LOSS
R50 EW= 180.8…..LOSS
R51 EW= 179.6…..LOSS
R52 EW= 179.0…..LOSS
R53 EW= 176.0…..LOSS
R54 EW= 174.6…..LOSS
R55 EW= 174.6…..NO CHANGE (hard round for me, no change is a Victory!)
R56 EW= 179.2…..GAIN Most of the round spent traveling.
R57 EW= 177.2…..LOSS
R58 EW= 176.0…..LOSS
R59 EW= 178.6…..GAIN Ended day after my Family Thanksgiving festivities. Rough on the final weigh-in.
R60 EW= 178.4.....LOSS
R61 EW= 181.2…..Gain Heavy Travel at the end of this round resulting in lots of restaurant food and sitting in car which created a weight gain. Many non scale victories however.
R62 EW= 183.1 The Christmas Season bug bit me.

R62 EW= 183.1
R63 EW= TBD

Day/Weight/Comment:
12/24 - 183.3 - I enjoyed my GS’s 2nd birthday yesterday. I ate out of plan with too many carbs but was reasonable. It is not hard to find yourself over 20 net carbs! I have a Christmas Party with friends tonight. I don't hold out much hope for this round either, so many food events to come! . But I do persist. Everyday (no matter what is on the agenda) is another day to make a small change or a good choice even if the day holds an event. I can certainly choose wisely even if it's only one of the meals on the day of a gathering. One meal out of plan on an event day should NOT sink my ship. Extra movement on an event day goes a long way too. I persist....I persist....I persist.....

12/25 - 183.2 Christmas party with friends last night. Tonight is my main present opening & goodie even with me adult kids and grandkids.
12/26 - 184.1 . Main Christmas gathering with my adult kids & grandchildren last night. Food, Food, Food last night. A touch of alcohol too. I swear I heard the scale scream at me today!
12/27 -
12/28 -
12/29 -
12/30 - Main Christmas Dinner with Ham & all the fixings expected with all of the family. (Ours is late every year due to conflicting schedules.) Thank goodness it's almost January.
12/31 -
01/01 -
01/02-

MadisonMolly2017 · December 2018

HW: 237.7
SW: 228.3 1/1/16
OGW: 169
Revised GW: 155 reached Thanksgiving 2018
Now shooting for 150 lbs to see what I look like since 153.5 is much better than 155. Curious how body will look at 150.

Should be a good round.

SW: 155
12/24 154.6 Managed not to eat out today...
12/25 154.2
12/26 153.8
12/27
12/28
12/29
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Health!!! Focus on health! 🏃🏻‍♀️💪🏻🙏🏻💃♥🏆
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Round 34 to Round 62—> 179.4 to 155 lbs, -24.4 lbs in 29 Rounds!
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You. ARE Healthier. Than. You. Ever. Thought. Possible. #Grateful,soGrateful🍀🙏🏻🌈♥🌟🌈🍎
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Track Days at or under 155 for R63
3/3 days under 155❣♥️❣️

Track days you eat home-cooked/prepared meals for R63: 3/3 ❣♥️❣️

You have accomplished great things with your health. Do keep this in mind!

GO for LOW New Year’s Weight! 5 day Burst!!

jecky74 · December 2018

Round 63-my 4th
Female 43yo 5’4”

OSW: 225 (4/9/18)
CSW: 187.0
CGW: 186

End weight round 60: 189.4 (-2lb)
End weight round 61: 189.4 (no change)
End weight round 62: 188.2 (-1.2)

12/24 187.0 glad to see this! Tried to be mindful over the weekend and it looks like It paid off.
12/25 187.2 not bad. Had a big family dinner last night and obviously didn’t sabotage myself, yay me.
12/26 188.2 I ate a lot more than I should have yesterday so I actually expected this number. But I’m already back on track and ready to lose some more!
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GrandmaJackie · December 2018

@jecky74, I love your attitude, excellent job bouncing right back on track, 👍🏼

Birder165 · December 2018

salleewins wrote: »

@Birder165 --do you make your own ginger beer? I bought the ginger and found a recipe online. There is hardly any calories. I love it. I just haven't made it before and I hope the recipe is good. I drank the Martinelli's pear and apple sparkling cider yesterday, and although great, there was a ton of calories.

@salleewins No, I buy it ... Crabbies, made in Scotland. 4% alcohol. A 500 ml bottle has 260 calories according to what I can find on MFP. I don't drink much but this'll be my treat for New Year's Eve. It's delicious! I love the Grower's Blackberry cider. I'll have to look for the Martinelli's and try that.

salleewins · December 2018

Thanks @Birder165 --This one doesn't have alcohol. Great planning for New Year's Eve. I am in the process as you can see. I want to make a crabmeat dip--this time with FF cream cheese. Never did it FF before. It has cranberries that I am making homemade with Stevia. I better get something tried and true, though, for standby in case I don't like the new additions.

eminater · December 2018

I'm back! I'm in. ... I've gained a little ... but HERE I AM AGAIN and I'm ready to re-focus!!!

Day/Weight/Comment
12/24 - 205.6 lbs ... I'm up 5 lbs! I need to get back onto daily logging!
12/25 - Xmas - don't ask!
12/26 - 207.0 lbs - I am ZERO percent surprised. Had a BRILLIANT Christmas day! Full of feasting and merriment!
12/27 - 204.8 lbs ... well, expected to be honest!

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This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

ghy5 · December 2018

12/24=199.0 up from yesterday's end of Round 62....My goal will be -1 considering the holidays,I wonder??
12/25=Same,We celebrate on Christmas Eve with many traditions that include Food but it is important to me that the grands learn all of them food,,only part of them.
12/26=199.8 Yep up but After all the leftovers are gone I will be down,I am determined.Back to Y. Best wishes to everyone in the New Year
12/27=
12/28=

jaccimc63 · December 2018

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

My 24th round!

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
UGW: 144-146

Pre challenge weight loss: -12 lbs.
Challenge weight loss R40 – R62: -30 lbs.

R63 SW: 144

These next 10 days include more holiday parties and out of town family visitors. I’m very happy to have maintained so far this holiday season and if I keep within a couple pounds of my current weight, I will consider this round a success.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/24 - 145 - Saturday's party just showed up on the scale. My Grandson is coming over to make Christmas cookies with me tonight. I'm enjoying every minute of this. I'll have plenty of time in January to make up for these indulgences.
12/25 - 144.5
12/26 - 147 - At least I'm still enjoying myself!
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wellnfree · December 2018

24th Round for me: Female 65, height 5’
I feel like I’m at the beginning of a new year. Usually we have company or go away but this year decided to do our visiting in spring and fall and stay put for winter - avoiding all the stress of driving in the snow in the mountains. I’m enjoying the peacefulness of it but my mind is jumping ahead to 2019.

Round 39 (1st for me) – SW 163, loss -.2
Round 40 – on holidays, gain +1.6
Round 41 – SW 164.4, loss -2
Round 42 - SW: 162.6, loss -.6
Round 43 – SW 162, loss -.4
Round 44 – SW 161.6, loss -1.6
Round 45 – SW 160.8, gain +1
Round 46 – SW 161.8, gain +.6
Round 47 – SW 162.4, loss -2.2
Round 48 – SW 160.2, missed most of this round and Round 49 as I was away without computer or scale.
Round 50 – SW 160.2, loss -.8
Round 51 – SW 160.8, loss -1
Round 52 – on holidays, no scale
Round 53 – SW 159.8, loss -1.4
Round 54 – SW 158.4, gain +.6
Round 55 – SW 159.4, +2.4
Round 56 – SW 161.9, -.3
Round 57 – SW 161.6, No change
Round 58 – SW 161.6, -.4
Round 59 – SW 161.2, +.4
Round 60 – SW 161.6, -.8
Round 61 – 160.8, -.6
Round 62 – 160.2, +.4

Goal this round: 159ish. I was down here in Oct. and having so much trouble getting back there. Right now even ½ lb. per round would seem great.
I’m going to apply to go on a short course in April. That is 13-14 weeks away (about 9 rounds). So my more immediate goal is to lose 1 lb/round. The course is something I’ve wanted to do for a very long time – I don’t have to lose weight for it but it would be sweet if I did.
Ultimate Goal Weight – 128; Hoping to be under 140 by end of June.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/24 – 160.6 – Bought some borscht yesterday for a quick lunch, seemed way saltier than usual. Also made up some shrimp dip with light cream cheese (we used to always do it at Christmas but even with the light stuff is pretty high calorie) So not a great day yesterday although no LNS. Calories probably at maintenance.
12/25 – 161.2
12/26 – 161. 6 – Found a spiced beef roast deep in the freezer and decided to cook it for Christmas since dh is not a fan of turkey and we’ve had ham several times lately. Put potatoes and veg. in with it for an easy meal and it was amazing. Made angel food cake with lots of whipped cream – only got the small cream so it will soon be gone and not tempting me. Can’t remember when there has been just the two of us for Christmas but it was nice. Buckets of snow today (we live in the snowbelt) so feel for our neighbors’ kids who headed out early this am. At least our roads are just wet so likely only the passes will be nasty.
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Birder165 · December 2018

salleewins wrote: »

Thanks @Birder165 --This one doesn't have alcohol. Great planning for New Year's Eve. I am in the process as you can see. I want to make a crabmeat dip--this time with FF cream cheese. Never did it FF before. It has cranberries that I am making homemade with Stevia. I better get something tried and true, though, for standby in case I don't like the new additions.

Oh, I've never tried crabmeat dip let alone one with cranberries. Is that new for you? I like making my own cranberries, too. It's so easy! I haven't had it often but I remember FF cream cheese being alright, maybe a bit grainy? But not unappetizing, at least not to me. It's smart of you to be planning ahead ... good going!

salleewins · December 2018

@Birder165--this dip has been around for awhile. I am trying to make it with less calories and fat this year. Although I haven't made it for a few holiday seasons as of late. We will see how the experiment goes.

salleewins · December 2018

goals
1)16 cups water daily
2)get adequate potassium
2)exercise. cardio some days, strength others, aim for 150 minutes a week
3) do what is in my control to get adequate sleep
4) keep sodium to 800 mg most days
5) 1400 max calories except special occasions--can factor in exercise if need to
6) SAY I WILL THINK ON IT AND GET BACK TO YOU OR SAY NO RIGHT AWAY for requests of me
7) have non-food activities to do daily
8) lose weight--write up mini goals with dates and weights
9) stay within 3 lbs once reach goal weight
10) post daily

I am still working on enough water and potassium, and then I will have accomplished a great day today!

jheinlein81 · December 2018

Female - 37 - 5' 3"
Gained ~35 pounds in the last 1.5 years during infertility treatments
SW: 201

My goal is just to track my food every day for these 10 days.

Day/Weight/Comment
12/24 - 199.5 I logged my food even if it wasn't pretty.
12/25 - 200 all the sweet treats are gone! back to the gym tomorrow
12/26 - 200 seeing the high % of carbs in my diet (due to sugar) has been illuminating! Grocery shopping tomorrow, and aiming to just NOT buy the treats that get me into trouble. I know it's cliche, but I'm looking forward to the "New Year, New Me" restart.
12/27
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deepwoodslady · December 2018

MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »

HW: 237.7
SW: 228.3 1/1/16
OGW: 169
Revised GW: 155 reached Thanksgiving 2018
Now shooting for 150 lbs to see what I look like since 153.5 is much better than 155. Curious how body will look at 150.

You will look fabulous, of course. And better yet, you will feel great too.
I'm very proud of you.
On a personal note, I have NOT given up. This round will be tough as I have so many holiday commitments, but I will meet you there at 150 at some marvelous point in 2019. I, too, plan on looking fabulous right along with YOU!
Great job Girl!

natalieramirezz07 · December 2018

Current Weight 142 lbs
Goal 132 lbs
My starting weight was 168 lbs ive already lost 26 pounds and 6 inches off my waist
Just had my 4th baby 3 months n a half ago

12/26 - 142 lbs
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kklawrence92 · December 2018

Spoiler - Previous rounds

OSW - 267 (September 2018)
R #57 - SW - 247- EW - 244.5 (-2.5lb)
R #59 - SW 245lb - EW - 241.7lb (-3.3lb)
R #60 - SW 241.7lb - EW - 240.2lb (-1.5lb)
R #61 - SW 240.2lb - EW -236.3lb (-3.9lb)

Round #63
SW - 240.2lb
EGW -236lb

Day/Weight/Comment
12/27 - 240.2lb- well that was a good few days but I always planned to get back on today so here I am. Just doing my shopping list at the moment ready to get back on track and get rid of what I’ve put on. Some of it will be genuine gain however some of it I’m sure is water so will be interesting how the next few days go.
12/28
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TerriRichardson112 · December 2018

❄️ Vigilance is Key! ❄️

JGM10D ~|~ Round 63
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 EW: 165.9

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 62 -|- End Goal: Maintenance Under 167
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

Round 63 -|- End Goal: 165
24/12: 165.9: Goals ✅
25/12: 166.1: Goals ✅ It is what it is. 🎄 Christmas!!!🎄
26/12: 168.9: Goals ✅ Goal was to do better than previous years. The jury is still out!
27/12: 169.1: Goals ✅ not unexpected. Definitely feeling the Christmas bloat. Food choices have been questionable, to say the least. Back to good nutrition!
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!

Tracie_Lord · December 2018

I'm 38 years old, from UK and 5'11

Pre challenge loss 24.00lbs

R21 SW 274.50 EW 268.00 (-6.50)
R22 SW 268.00 EW 267.50 (-0.50)
R23 SW 267.50 EW 264.75 (-2.75)
R24 SW 264.50 EW 264.75 (+0.25)
R25 SW 264.75 EW 268.50 (+4.00)
R26 SW 269.25 EW 268.50 (-0.75)
R27 SW 269.25 EW 262.50 (-7.25)
R28 SW 262.50 EW 255.75 (-6.75)
R29 SW 255.75 EW 254.50 (-0.75)
R30 SW 254.50 EW 249.50 (-5.00)
R31 SW 249.50 EW 247.50 (-2.00)
R32 SW 247.50 EW 252.25 (+4.75)
R33 SW 252.75 EW 242.75 (-9.50)
R34 SW 242.75 EW 236.25 (-6.50)
R35 SW 236.25 EW 235.75 (-0.50)
R36 SW 235.75 EW 233.50 (-2.25)
R37 SW 233.50 EW 230.00 (-3.50)
R38 SW 230.00 EW 228.50 (-1.50)
R39 SW 228.50 EW 229.50 (+1.00)
R40 SW 229.50 EW 223.50 (-6.00)
R41 SW 223.50 EW 229.50 (+6.00)
R42 SW 229.50 EW 231.75 (+2.25)
R43 SW 231.75 EW 223.50 (-8.25)
R44 SW 223.50 EW 223.50 (-0.00)
R45 SW 223.50 EW 219.50 (-4.00)
R46 SW 219.50 EW 217.50 (-2.00)
R47 SW 217.50 EW 215.25 (-2.25)
R48 SW 215.25 EW 215.50 (+0.25)
R49 SW 215.50 EW 211.75 (-3.75)
R50 SW 211.75 EW 209.50 (-2.25)
R51 SW 209.50 EW 207.75 (-1.75)
R52 SW 201.75 ..... HOLIDAYS .....
R53 .......... HOLIDAYS …………….
R54 … HOLIDAYS... EW 217.50
R55 SW 217.50 EW 222.50 (+5.00) - up 20.75 pre vacation
R56 SW 222.50 EW 220.50 (-2.00) - up 18.75 pre vacation
R57 SW 220.50 EW 213.50 (-7.00) - up 11.75 pre vacation
R58 SW 213.50 EW 213.25 (-0.25) - up 11.50 pre vacation
R59 SW 213.25 EW 207.50 (-4.25) - up 6.25 pre vacation
R60 SW 207.50 EW 204.75 (-2.75) - up 3.50 pre vacation
R61 SW 204.75 EW 209.50 (+4.75) - up 8.25 pre vacation
R62 SW 209.50 EW 207.25 (-2.25) - up 6.00 pre vacation
R63 SW 207.25 EW

TOTAL LOSS (Start of round) =91.25lbs

Aim for just to remain stable this round!!!

12/23 - 207.25
12/24 - 209.50
12/25 - 210.75
12/26 - 215.25
12/27 - 216.00
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