JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 65

SW (late 2015)-333lbs
Round SW – 235.5
RGW- 233.5
UGW - 215

Day/Weight/Comment
01/13:235.5. I ate 2100 calories. Today was a rest day from lifting weights, but I still walked for 60 minutes. Still struggling to get my daily calories into a lower range. When I first started dieting a few years ago, it was very easy for me to only eat 1500 calories per day. I’m not sure what happened to that mindset.
01/14: 235.5. I did much better with dieting today. 1600 calories. 40 minute workout and 60 minutes walking.
01/15: 235.0. 1950 calories. 35 minutes lifting weights and 70 minutes walking.
01/16: Didn't weigh today. 1900 calories. 60 minute walk.
01/17: 235.0. It was a really long day, so I ate more than usual because I was awake for so long. Probably around maintenance for calories and I walked 90 minutes.
01/18: 235.0. 2200 calories. 35 minutes of lifting weights. 60 minute walk.
01/19: 235.5. 45 minute workout.
01/20: 235.5. 2200 calories. 60 minute walk.
01/21: 235.0. 2150 calories. 35 minute workout and 45 minute walk.
01/22

Round 65
Original starting weight (April 2018: 186.6)
Ultimate goal weight: 130 (for now)

R64 SW 181.8 EW: 180.0 (-1.8)
R 65 SW 180.0 EW:

Day/Weight/Comment

01/13 180 What an up-down-turn-it-around last round. It was an emotional roller coaster for me and it showed in my eating and weight. I’m so happy that we’re taking things 10 days at a time. The chance to review mistakes and make necessary changes is refreshing and motivating. Thanks Grandma Jackie for your dedication to keeping this going.

01/14 181.2

01/15 Did not weigh

01/16 179.0

01/17 180.2

01/18 179.8
01/19 180.8

01/20 180.0

01/21 182.0 This round has been an epic fail for me . Sometimes I wonder whether I should even be trying since this is one of the most difficult periods I’ve ever had to live through in my life. I feel bad saying that because I don’t have a serious illness. However, sometimes financial, marital and other stress can become unbearable. I find myself eating, even though I’m really not hungry, I just need the comfort. I always thought I was stronger than this. Still, I think if I don’t at least maintain some sense of awareness, my results may be even worse. So, I’ll continue to track and report, even in the dark days.

01/22

Age: 36
Height: 5ft 6.5inches
SW: 188.6lbs
GW: 135lbs

SW for round: 188.6lbs
GW for round: 185lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
01/13 - N/A
01/14 - 188.6 lbs - First day, first weigh in
01/15 - Can't remember, but it was less than first day
01/16 - Can't remember, but it was less than first day
01/17 - 185 lbs - This sticks out in my memory! lol
01/18 - 185.6 lbs - Alright, TMI, didn't poop previous day lol
01/19 - 185.6 lbs - Didn't really expect it to drop. Did my first 5 minute workout in ages, and did lots of dancing around the living room with my toddler daughter.
01/20 - I can't remember. I was hungover. Stuck to calorie target all day though and didn't give in to urge to eat junk food to recover!
01/21 - 186.4 lbs - Expected this as I had been drinking on Saturday night. Am expecting a drop tomorrow.
01/22 - 184.8 - Wahoo! This is the whoosh I was expecting/Hoping for. I was on plan all day yesterday and drank lots of water. Have just started with a cold though, so am not exercising currently.

Result of round 65: -3.8 lbs

Yay, I have ended with a good loss for my first 10 days. Don't expect it to be as high next challenge, but this is a good starting point.

x

I’m in! For the first time.
Height 5’7.5
SW 245.2

Day/Weight/Comment

01/13 245.8 - not sure what happened here as I ate within my calories. I’m sure it must be water weight or something but onwards and upwards (or downwards!) Going to start my couch to 5k today so will see what happens.

01/14 245 - went for my first run well jog /walk and I was exhausted. I feel so much better now I’m exercising. Food wise I was on track and really trying to whole foods only with no added things.

01/15 243.6 - nutrition was on point yesterday. I’ve really noticed how sweet natural food is tasting. I did roast veg yesterday and the onions were like candy! Who would have thought it. Love them. Of for my second run/jog later and actually looking forward to it!

01/16 242.8 - that's 13.6 lbs in 2 weeks! I am super happy and can't wait to see what happens next. I also did my second day of couch to 5 k and managed to run/walk my way around 3k. Eating was on track and my jeans are even starting to feel loose.

01/17 241.2 - wow how did that happen! Smashed through the first stone. Have loads more energy and also got super motivated by all the before and after pictures. Everyone is so motivating and positive on here.

01/18 241.2 to be honest I’m happy it just hasn’t moved usually after a big loss I go up. Not this time! I did my 3rd day of couch to 5k and beat my time the day before (they are exactly the same). I never realised i could like exercise and thought running was a big no but I LOVE the sense of freedom. Food was a bit all over the place yesterday but still stayed within my calories so happy overall. Good luck weighing in everyone!

01/19 240.2 ate really well, got slightly less steps in than usual but still well over 10,000. Really want to get into the 230’s for this round. Saturday is usually harder to get my steps in so doing w2d1 of couch to 5k today and then going to try and encourage my husband to go out and be more active.

01/20 240.2 food was good and got over 10K steps in but less than usual. Does anyone else find the days after they exercise they weigh more/the same and the days after nothing they loose??? Also changed my name from “fighting the fat” as I felt it was too negative. I’m not fighting anyone just trying to be more body positive and healthier. My offer half calls me Waffle hence the name.

01/21 239.4 Yay!!! Into the 230’s and never want to see the 240’s again!! I swear on rest days I loose more. Food was good, had my little niece over who is adorable. Didn’t quite hit 10000 steps though but will make up for it today. I’m so excited. That’s 17lbs in 19 days. 👉💪🏃🏼‍♀️😇😎 This challenge is just what I need. It gives me a lot of accountability and I love reading what everyone has been doing.

01/22 238.6 That’s 7.2lbs lost this round. I did my couch to 5k D2 W2 yesterday and felt stronger. I had loads of reasons not to go but I strapped on my shoes and so glad I did. Can’t wait to start the next round!

PS love this challenge. It’s really helping me focus!

This is a great thread for accountability and support.



Back for another round. Posting weight each morning, and comments for the previous day.
In October 2017 I weighed 158lbs. My aim for 2019 is to reach 155.

JGM10D ~|~ Round 65
I am FOCUSED on heathy food choices and DETERMINED to achieve my goals!
Previous 5 rounds

Daily Goals
Round 64 -|- End Goal: < 167
11/01: 166.7: Goals ✅ Went to a health seminar at our local state of the art leisure centre this afternoon. They had a draw for ten x 10hr Boditrax courses at a 90% reduction (£30 instead of £300), and I won one of them. We get 10 weeks temporary membership at the centre, a Boditrax health/fitness analysis at the beginning, 10 x 1hr sessions with a personal coach, and another analysis at the end to see how we have done. It's just what I need to make the final,push to my Ideal goal weight.
12/01: 166.5: Goals One more lb of Xmas excess to discard. Out most of today with my DYD. It will keep me away from temptation.

Round 65 ~|~ End Goal: < 166
13/12: 166.4: Goals ✅ Stayed on track. NSV: Visited with DED and she had had baclava. I had two pieces, but declined any of the other goodies. Was under basic calories for the day! I normally eat back a lot of my exercise calories when we visit with them, as she and DYGS bake for our visit each week.
14/12: 166.4: Goals 😃 Delighted to have maintained over the weekend. ✅ Got my workout in early, and walked over 11,000 steps. Also had a decent deficit, food wise.
15/12: 166.2: Goals ✅ No time to do HIIT today. Had a few chocolates when at my crochet group, but still under goal.
16/12: 166.1: Goals ✅ Grocery shopping today, so lots of fresh fruit/veg for the days ahead.
17/12: 165.9: Goals Meh!!! I did really well right up until it was almost bedtime, then started snacking my way through my deficit. Stopped short of going over, which I wouldn't have done in the past, but Pringles and crackers were not my finest choices. I'm, frankly, amazed that I haven't retained more water with all that sodium. Still, just one bad day since New Year is an NSV, and a definite improvement on my track record. At least I have 5 days left to reach my round EW.
18/12: 166.0: Goals ✅ Had a busy day with Latin Study and Photography groups. Did 40 mins strength after dinner, and then caught up with my steps with indoor walking a la Leslie Sansone. 🤞🏻Just the weekend to get through. 🤞🏻
19/12: 165.7: Goals ✅ Worked about the house. Did 25 strength and some interval training. Had a 40g of popcorn while watching Harry Potter. Had a glass of wine with dinner.
20/12: 165.8: Goals ✅ Have already done 15 strength. Followed that with 40 HIIT, and a couple of short walks later on. Stayed well under calories.
21/12: 165.6: Goals ✅ 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 So pleased to have maintained over the weekend! A whoosh tomorrow would be the icing on the cake! Managed to stay under goal, and avoid mindless LNS! That's 2 NSVs in my book!
22/12: 165.6: Goals Aw, well! Sure I shouldn't be having icing, anyway. 😂😂😂 I was sitting in meetings all day and into the evening, so I'm very pleased with my end weight. My mean weight I back down to what it was at the beginning of December. My smart scale app informs me that I will reach my goal weight 2 weeks before my birthday in April. Now, that would be a great Birthday present!

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.

REMINDERS One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you. Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

Round 65
Svetlana
Age - 51
Height 167 cm
SW: 68.1 (150.1 lbs.)
Result of previous Rounds = - 4.1 kg (-9.0 lbs.).
Start of ROUND 65: 62.5 kg (137.8 lbs.)
GW for Round 65: 61.0 (134.5 lbs.)
Day/Weight/Comment
01/13 - 62.5 kg (137.8 lbs.). Looks better 7 km run in the morning and 15 min of strength training which I missed yesterday. Plan Jillian Michaels in the afternoon. Ran 11 km yesterday.
01/14 - 61.9 kg (136.5 lbs.). Jillian Michaels in the morning.
01/15 - 61.8 kg (136.2 lbs.). 10km run in the morning. Strength training coming in the evening
01/16 - 61.7 kg (136.0 lbs.). 10km run in the morning. Strength training coming in the evening. Decided to swap my daily trainings as it will be colder next 2 days. Jillian Michaels has to wait till tomorrow
01/17 - 61.6 kg (135.8 lbs.). six pack in 6 weeks with Jillian Michaels in the morning.
01/18 - 61.6 kg (135.8 lbs.). 30 day shred with Jillian Michaels in the morning.
01/19 - 61.6 kg (135.8 lbs.). 6km run in the morning. Strength training coming in the evening
01/20 - 62.2 kg (137.1 lbs.) Did “six pack in 6 weeks” with Jillian Michaels in the morning. Will go for a run in the afternoon
01/21 - 63.7 kg (140.4 lbs.). 6km run in the morning. “30 day shred” with Jillian Michaels will follow in the evening.
01/22 - 62.3 kg (137.3 lbs.). 10km run in the morning. We had -5°C, first 2km my fingertips were so cold. Strength training coming in the evening.
RESULT OF ROUND 65: minus 0.2 kg (- 0.4 lbs.)
@krea4 – at least 200g less that at the beginning of the round. I will be better next round, I give you my word. Tomorrow is my husband’s birthday, so I will allow myself some extras in the evening, but will try to balance this by eating less during the day

Committing myself for the next ten days! Good luck everybody.

SW- 220.6

Day/Weight/Comment

01/13- 220.6- Been doing well with moderating my alcohol intake for the last week and monitoring food. Also I have been making an effort to stay fairly active. Today I am aiming to not snack and to get a long walk in later with the dog. Good luck everybody X

01/14- 220.0- A good day yesterday, been out walking for 2 hours this morning though because I was pushing a buggy the Fitbit didn't log all the steps. It's a low calorie day today, feeling very in control at the moment X

01/15- 221.0- yesterday was very successful, 15,000steps and stuck to my calorie goals, hopefully the scales will show the drop tomorrow. Today I am aiming to stay under 1500cals, not many steps but il make up for it tomorrow x

01/16- 219.4- Yesterday I ended on about 1900cals which is 400cal more than what I was aiming for, I stayed up too late and then snacked when I really should have gone to bed. Today is a low calorie day, plenty of walking, just done a food shop so I'm set up for success for the next week X

01/17- 219.0- Going in the right direction, I smashed through yesterday's goals and when I got tired I actually went to bed instead of grabbing the nearest sugary snack. Today I would like to stay under 1500cals and get some housework done. It's chilly outside but I will be focusing again on steps tomorrow X

01/18- 218.2- I stayed under my calorie goal yesterday, I feel like I made good use of those calories aswel. Today is a fast day, I will be getting my steps in nice and early X

01/19- 217.6- Well yesterday's fast turned into 1800cals (and not on the right kind of food)...but I am retrying today, I know they say to write off failed fasts and just carry on with your next planned one but I feel like fasting fits in well with my plans today so I'm happy to do it today instead. Another little drop on the scales this morning, all adding up X

01/20- 217.0lb- yesterday's calories were just slightly over goal which I was happy with but on the step front I did terribly! Today we have a very rare child free day, using it to sort out the kitchen cupboards and touch up the walls downstairs, fun fun fun, have a good day all X

01/21- 216.2lb- did well yesterday, low calorie day today, already got in my 10,000steps :-) X

01/22- 218.0lb- well what a joke, of all the days for my scales to jump up for no reason it has to be the final day of the challenge, I did the whole bouncing and moving them around aswel and nope, this was it *sigh*. Owel I suppose I have still come away with a loss and I'll see that extra 1.8lb nxt round. I am pretty pleased with myself, I made a commitment and I stuck to it, now for the next one 😊 X

36yo/, 173cm / German living in London, UK, currently in Lusaka, Zambia
2019 SW: 72.8kg;
Since May 2018: highest 75, lowest 69.6kg
GW: 62-67kg depending on how it feels

R64 end 01/12 70.9kg
01/13 71.2 (+0.3)
Boy my day did not go to plan yesterday. So I blame TOM and stress eating on the 1000cals I ate in snacks.
Today is a friend's birthday and a last min plan to go on a game drive. That will be great, but means estimated food, probably alcohol and not my planned day of gym, work and relaxing, hence more stress.
But i'll enjoy it and get back to the plan on Monday.

01/14 72.1 (+0.9) run

01/15 71.6 (-0.5) yoga

01/16 71.7 (+0.1) yoga

01/17 71.8 (+0.1) nothing

01/18 71.6 (- 0.2) yoga, no run
I'm back, I had to take a minute away from this. My week was very stressful at work and I just couldn't stop myself eating far too many calories each day until I stopped counting on Wed. It was stressing me even more. I now realise I don't just stress-eat, I also stress-shop. Which meant I had things at home that I didn't want to be eating but of course I did. My will power had gone out the window.
But it's time to get a grip, I only have two weeks left in this job and then a much needed holiday. Only 9 days until DH arrives, I really wanted to be below my weight from when I left the UK, but that may be a stretch now. I'll catch up on posts over the weekend - 470 posts - and try to get back into a more controlled eating pattern...

01/19 71.2 (-0.4) yoga&walk (treadmill&outside)
Now after my resolve to be back, I gave up on counting last night because my day took a positive turn: I got offered a job I really, really want I only interviewed on Wed, so was not expecting a response so fast. It would mean a lot of life changes, so not a quick decision. I went out to celebrate and skipped the treadmill. I'm paying for it with a headache today and am walking on the treadmill as I write this. The loss has nothing to do with good choices, but probably the iffy tummy from the emotional rollercoaster this week (and drinks last night).
Anyway, I finally ordered a fitbit yesterday, decided on the Charge 3 after watching reviews on Youtube. I had never done that before, it was so helpful, especially the things people didn't like about the ones I was considering. I'll get it when DH arrives - 8 more sleep

01/20 70.8kg (-0.4) yoga & run & walk
Okay, that's a nice surprise and very motivating.
I walked 6.5km on the treadmill yesterday and my phone step tracker says over 10k steps, but I think some of that on the treadmill. I don't have a car this weekend, so walked to the gym and shops. Went over cals quite a bit, but still acceptable given that it I was a little hung over. Today, I already did my yoga, and will run on the treadmill after I've done some work. Still no car, so walking to gym and shops.
Thank you for all the hugs on Friday (only sat that now), I appreciate this group so much, it certainly keeps me coming back when I get distracted and lose my healthy ways.
kmfeig87 thank you!
I read (listened to) this article yesterday and thought I'd share. It's also available as a podcast. Very interesting points on sedentary time. https://www.theguardian.com/news/2019/jan/03/why-exercise-alone-wont-save-us

01/21 70.6kg (-0.2) yoga & treadmill
Good day yesterday, finally had that bagel i'd been craving since last round. That was within calories and after 95mins on the treadmill. I also bought a piece of cake because it looked just too good. I only had a couple of bites and decided it wasn't worth the estimeated cals. I also made it a point to get up more frequently after that article. I went over by about 250, but I must have burned around 900, so that was ok. I will stay on track today and hope to finish work on time and get to the gym so I can end this round lower than I ended R64 (70.9) - all depends on having a car and the rains and work as I only have 10 working days left, *panic*

01/22 70.5 (-0.1) yoga done, not sure about treadmill yet
Wow, despite my slip up, I ended this round with a loss, 0.4kg (0.88lbs) compared to end of R64 and 0.7kg (1.4lbs) compared to start of this round. I'm still around 1kg away from my lowest before xmas weight. Maybe i can make it in R66 (it;ll have to be before Monday, because that's when DH arrives and we'll have lots of dinner dates).
Yesterday went ok, slightly over, but in deficit if I would count my exercise cals. Went to the gym with the plan to just walk, but ended up also running a bit, total time 75mins and 8km. Today may be a rest day, depending on how work goes. I'm looking forward run in the crisp cold in the UK next month.

@tlgale i'm sorry you're feeling lonely. I know it's not the same as IRL, but at least this group isn't going anywhere. Others have already provided great advice I think.
@back2cute Don't feel bad. What you feel is a tough time is absolutely legitimate and shouldn't be measured against others. As for the comfort eating, I only realised through this group that i'm an emotional eater - when I need a reward, when i'm stressed, when i'm sad... I try to replace eating with a tea or coffee (no sugar) and watching a series, doing some yoga, and I started writing down things I'm grateful for/annoyed me. Especially updating this every day, throws up a lot of things that feel good to write down - and the nice notebook and pen were a reward, better than chocolate
@thewaffle86 well done on C25K and your loss!

5’5”
51 yo female

R61EW = 195.6
R62EW = 195.4
R63EW = 194.2
R64EW = 193.6
R65EW = ❓

R65GW = 192.0

Date/Weight/Comments:
1/13 193.4
1/14 192.8 💥
1/15 192.6 😁
1/16 193.2 🤨
1/17 192.4 🕺🏻
1/18 192.8 🤭
1/19 192.6 🐌
1/20 193.4 🍺
1/21 193.2 🤷🏼‍♀️
1/22 192.4 👍🏽🎉💥

1/20 - I think my new goal each round will be “weigh less than round starting weight” or I may do two rounds of “just give me FIVE days” 😜

1/22 – I’ll take it!! Anytime I’m less than my starting weight it’s a WIN!! 🐢

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

My 26th round!

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

Pre challenge weight loss: -12 lbs.
Challenge weight loss R40 – R64: -29 lbs

My tax season starts this round which means I'll be working weekends and roughly 12 hours a day. Clients bring us goodies and the owner of the CPA firm often buys us lunch and dinner. I'm going to use this round to figure out exactly how to maintain my weight while being tempted by donuts, cookies, pizza, etc. It's almost as bad as the holidays!

R65 SW: 145

Day/Weight/Comment
01/13 - 144 - I'm very surprised! Due to my sodium yesterday and today, I'll bet it goes up tomorrow, but I'm very happy today. I've also got my lunch and healthy snacks packed for tomorrow.
01/14 - 146 - Here's the sodium! I'll be drinking plenty of water today.
01/15 - 147 - Wow, I did not want to post this, but facing this is what has kept me on track the last 8 months. My daughter stopped by last night so I had an extra glass of wine with her and I ate leftovers from Sunday for dinner, which did not help with my water weight. I have supper plans with my my golf league tonight at an Italian restaurant, so tomorrow is probably not going to be any better. But, it is my last night out with the ladies until tax season is over in April, so I'm going to go and enjoy myself. I'll just have to work really hard this next week to get my weight back down.
01/16 - 146.5 - I had a great time last night and managed to stay just under maintenance calories for the day.
01/17 - 145.5 - I slept well last night and got plenty of water yesterday.
01/18 - 145.5 - I did not sleep well last night. We've got a winter storm hitting my area tomorrow and my car started flashing a check engine light along with traction control failure lights on the way home last night. I can't take off work today because of tax season so I drove in this morning with the lights. I've got to work some hours tomorrow before the storm hits, so I'll have to juggle dropping off the car at the garage and borrowing my husband's car to drive in to work. My daughter and her boyfriend are driving south to WV to see an indie rock concert this weekend, so I'm a nervous wreck about them driving through this storm. These are the types of triggers that can cause me to stress eat, but I'm more aware of them now and as many of you have said, eating is not going to fix anything. I hope all of you have a good weekend!
01/19 - 145 - I did not stress eat yesterday! My daughter elected not to go to WV due to the weather and the mechanic should be able to fix my car this morning while I'm at work. I'm going to work a few hours and try to get home before the snow hits our area.
01/20 - 146 - I did not have enough water yesterday. We stayed sitting by the fireplace most of the late afternoon and evening watching the snow and enjoying some coffee and wine.
01/21 - 146.5 - I'm paying for my lazy Sunday. If only white-knuckle driving through inches of snow burned calories I would be down a couple pounds for tomorrow. Oh well, I made it to work this morning and I'll try to drink all my water and get back to weight loss calories.
01/22 - 145.5 - Oh well, I think I'm retaining some water, but it's not too bad considering the past week. On to the next round!

SW=191.7
GW=189.7
2lbs.seems possible.I have been so motivated.Is this really me?? Hope to keep up Keto & IF. for a few more days then a rest.Today is Day 17 for more than 10000 steps,today will be a challenge bc my 2 Grandaughter s are sleeping over so no Y .
Not a thing is better than those girls

1/14=191.7 Oh No not another plateau! I hope to get over this multiple day weight. Calories under,water& exercise good.
We also have snow & that is ok but the temps are too low(20's).This is normal western Pa.weather. We have been spoiled so far,so no complaing from me,at least not yet.
1/15=190.6 OK. More like I had hope&worked for
1/16=190.3 good day yesterday,today should good as well bc 3 water classes.So much fun &always a good calorie burner.
1/17=190.1 better get to Y today bc 2 winter storms approach.today is Bone broth day which usually helps the loss.If you haven't read &/or made bone broth please do,does sound kinda yucky but it is really tasty & nutritious.)long&tedious but worth it.I use the rotisserie chicken after using the meat the previous day. Give it a try.
1/18=189.5 Got the steps in yesterday(day 22) I want to make a month,looks like it may happen thanks to bike & water aerobics..Who knew I could,If we get the snow I will be forced to stay home & then it becomes hard...My walking has improved bc of morning walks with L.S. My goal is to be able to walk for Our big trip in Aug.They want me to get a wheelchair BUT I am determined not to.Thanks to all who make me laugh,encourage,motivate & let me know how similar we all are in this Journey.
119=189.2
1/20=191.5 What??Calories under but carbs higher than usual,steps 15000& biked 1hr.my 1st cheat day,hoping this will drop tomorrow.We are in the midst of the snow storm so I will stay home.
I have a Misfit activity tracker.It is inexpensive & water Proof.It needs to sync to phone to see results.I like it bc I am in the water lot. Just another choice.
1/22=188.8


SW=191.7
GW=189.7
2lbs.seems possible.I have been so motivated.Is this really me?? Hope to keep up Keto & IF. for a few more days then a rest.Today is Day 17 for more than 10000 steps,today will be a challenge bc my 2 Grandaughter s are sleeping over so no Y .
Not a thing is better than those girls

1/14=191.7 Oh No not another plateau! I hope to get over this multiple day weight. Calories under,water& exercise good.
We also have snow & that is ok but the temps are too low(20's).This is normal western Pa.weather. We have been spoiled so far,so no complaing from me,at least not yet.
1/15=190.6 OK. More like I had hope&worked for
1/16=190.3 good day yesterday,today should good as well bc 3 water classes.So much fun &always a good calorie burner.
1/17=190.1 better get to Y today bc 2 winter storms approach.today is Bone broth day which usually helps the loss.If you haven't read &/or made bone broth please do,does sound kinda yucky but it is really tasty & nutritious.)long&tedious but worth it.I use the rotisserie chicken after using the meat the previous day. Give it a try.
1/18=189.5 Got the steps in yesterday(day 22) I want to make a month,looks like it may happen thanks to bike & water aerobics..Who knew I could,If we get the snow I will be forced to stay home & then it becomes hard...My walking has improved bc of morning walks with L.S. My goal is to be able to walk for Our big trip in Aug.They want me to get a wheelchair BUT I am determined not to.Thanks to all who make me laugh,encourage,motivate & let me know how similar we all are in this Journey.
119=189.2
1/20=191.5 What??Calories under but carbs higher than usual,steps 15000& biked 1hr.my 1st cheat day,hoping this will drop tomorrow.We are in the midst of the snow storm so I will stay home.
I have a Misfit activity tracker.It is inexpensive & water Proof.It needs to sync to phone to see results.I like it bc I am in the water lot. Just another choice.
1/22=Down 2.9 this round thanks to Keto.Have been able to keep goals for water,Cals,Carbs& Exercise with10000 steps.Will try again next round bc this frigid temp makes it more difficult although my walking is better but still need water classes to get those steps in. Congrats to all.

01/13 -01/15 153.0(same weight
01/16 -01/17 153.2 (same weight)
01/18 153.8
01/19 152.4
01/20 151.8
01/21 151.2
01/22 150.8 -2.2lb total Very happy with that! Was naughty last night too, had a whole bottle of wine now have a mild hangover, back on the no drink wagon.
Plans for next week yoga and green tea , i'm going to order a detox body wrap if I can find one .
See you on the next challenge .

jenn990205 wrote: »

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still annoying that I can't just have a regular weekend and eat maintenance calories without jumping up on the scale all crazy. It seems like the closer I get to my goal the more I am fluctuating on the scale.

I don't know if it helps but you are not alone. I know this is a lifestyle and not a diet but at the same time it is agrivating, I also can't have a "normal" weekend without crazy up ticks. The only thing I have noticed is the longer you maintain at a weight the less of an uptick you will have. I used to have 6+lb up ticks but now I don't see more than 4. Just stick to it and eventually those up ticks won't be as much, especially when your body finally clues into your body's weight change. You got this!

Good Morning!
54 yr old Female 5’8” (probably more 5’7” now)
Keto
Alberta, Canada


GOAL - build my strength and get back pre-chemo weight then build my body from there.

I started Dec 28 at 188 lbs
Currently 183.2
CGW 165
Round 65 GW -1.5

Day/Weight/Comment
01/13 – 183.2 walked 20 min. Pilates 20 min
01/14-184.4 early appointment no exercise
01/15 – 183.2 walked 30, over on calories, over on fat, under carbs
01/16 – 183.8 walked 15 , Pilates 20, calories and macro decent
01/17 – 183.2 walked 35 NPR!, macro good but nothing seems to be moving, may need to cut wine 😊
01/18 – 183.2 plates for 20-macros not bad but over on calories (wine)
01/19 -- 183.2 walk 35 minutes, over on calories - wine 😊still under on carbs
01/20 – 182 yeah! Under carbs and calories -no exercise
01/21– 182 – 35 minutes, sauna, slightly under calories, under on protein
01/22 – 182-down 1.3 this round, ill take it. will work out in an hour

Round 65
OW 230
Spoiler
Round 46 SW 178 EW 172.6 (-5.4) 👍
Round 47 SW 172.6 EW 170.8 (-1.8)👎
Round 48 SW 170.8 EW 168 (-2.8)👍
Round 49 SW 168 EW 166.8 (-1.2) 👎
Round 50 SW 166.8 EW 163.6 (-3.2) 👍
Round 51 SW 163.6 EW 161.4 (-2.2)👎
Round 52 SW 161.4 EW 157.8 (-3.6)👍
Round 53 SW 157.8 EW 156.2 (-1.6)👎
Round 54 SW 156.2 EW 155.8 (-.04) 👎
Round 55 SW 155.8 EW 151.2 (-4.6) 😄😁👍
Round 56 SW 151.2 EW 149.8 (-1.4) 👍
Round 57 SW 149.8 EW 148.2 (-1.6) 👎
Round 58 SW 148.2 EW 147.2 (-1) 👎
Round 59 SW 147.2 EW 146.2 (-1) 👍
Round 60 SW 146.2 EW 145.2 (-1) 👍
Round 61 SW 145.2 EW 142.4 (-2.8) 👍
Round 62 SW 142.4 EW 142.4 (0) 👎
Round 63 SW 142.4 EW 146.6 (+4.4) 👎 my first gain since joining 🎄
Round 64 SW 146.6 EW 142.8 (-3.8) 👍

Round 20
SW 142.8
GW 140
UGW 125

01/13 143.8 a slight bump up, yesterday was hard. A big family breakfast and dinner and although I started out great, by the end of the day I gave in after dinner to snacks. Sheeeeesh! This is getting more and , more difficult as I go on. Work so hard to loose a little, takes nothing to gain a little. I am going to have to pre-plan for next week. I will schedule Saturdays as my rest day workout wise (there is no way to get around it) but my eating needs to be on point. I'm ok with a cheat meal here and there but it can't be on a day I don't work out
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01/14 145.8 WHAT THE FUNK!!! I know this weekend was rough for me, I know I didn't workout yesterday, got minimal steps in and my eating wasn't the greatest but this is so dissapointing all the same. I want to say I deserve this but I also don't. I looked at my exercise log and noticed that I worked out for the last 8 days straight and managed to only maintain, yet I have two bad nights (not two whole days, just around dinner time) and my weight bumps up this much. I am getting so aggravated now. This was my number after 10 days of Christmas holidays...so like I said WHAT THE FUNK!! I am so grumpy today 😫😧

01/15 no weigh in. Woke up late jogged and some weight lifting yesterday but not much else

01/16 143.8 and back to my number at the beginning of the round. The past couple of days I have been grumpy and slightly depressed (besides this group I have been telling others I wasn't feeling well, it's so much easier then explaining depression). It demotivated me and although I did get a jog and some weight training in on Monday and yesterday had 90 min of volleyball, today I am determined to do my usual routine and get my butt back into it. I am finally sick of this number and am ready to change it. Yesterday I only got 4000+ steps (like I said wasn't feeling the greatest) but I did eat under calories and 2 liters of water. If I have trouble loosing by the end I am going to try the egg fast @deepwoodslady has been talking about.

01/17 144.4 did nothing to deserve this uptick, this is getting frustrating. +30,000 steps, worked out, ate under Calories and 1.8 liters of water. I am half determined and half annoyed. Why is this getting so darn difficult. Work out like crazy but only manage a maintain or smal gain😧😧 trying to keep my head on straight. I am usually an upbeat, motivated person but I do crash at times and when I fall, I fall. I am trying to keep going and not consintrate on the number too much. Wanted to be bellow 140s by the time my birthday hit but that came and went and I was fine.., then wanted to be bellow the 140s by my 9 year anniversary (Jan 23rd) but I am starting to think that won't happen and it is really concerning me. Sorry for whining. Just aggravated

01/18 143.6 and back down. I don't know if it's the time of the year because I had this same trouble last year around this time and maybe my body is just holding onto some fat in order to be betrer insilated for the winter. Today I realized this whole time I wasn't upset about not being able to loose, i was upset about trying so hard and to not see the scale budge at all, makes me wonder what would have happened if I wasn't trying. I guess I can finally answer the question about all the steady gains in my life and how I could have possibly let it get away from me. After these ten days it will be officially a month of no change. Thank gosh I feel better, over all when I workout or else I don't know if I would have continued sticking too it. I can feel the frustration, nipping at my willpower. My thoughts are, if I am going to gain anyway I might as well stop watching everything, weighing everything, using alternative methods for food....but I know I have to stop these thoughts dead, trying to remind myself it's about being healthy, weight loss is just the bonus. Once again sorry for the rant, i have been grumpy all week.

01/19142.0 Wow! That's all I have to say. My scale said 141.6 but after jumping on a couple more times, this came up. I am so confused, yesterday I ate so much food, I was so hungry it wasn't even funny. However I did work out good and got in a little over 17000 steps and drank 1.5 liters of water. I also took my measurements this morning and have lost 1/2 an inch almost everywhere so I am actually relieved and happy today with the results. I just hope they stick around or I can continue this steady drop over the next couple of days *fingers crossed*

01/20 143 I did this to myself. I had a great day but once UFC started and the food stated rolling in, I couldn't help myself. The only NSV here is it wasnt treats, chips, popcorn or pizza. Surprisingly it was the chicken and steak, mini, homemade, smoked kabobs that got me. It didn't kill my calories but it was eaten later than 7. So pretty much a late night snack. I was so excited to stay on the path after yesterday's weigh in but for some reason, every time I mention a drop in weight...or "killing it" I, on the same day tend to sabatoge myself. Ahh well. Today is a new day.

01/21 didn't weigh in, woke up really late and had to rush.

01/22141.8 finally!!! My gosh my body is really making me fight for it. I am happy with this. Down a pound and didn't make my goal but I am ok with that, as long as I am seeing some sort of result. Walked +18000 steps, drank 1.25 liters (I know, i know I really need to get better at this) exercised and stayed under calories.


Thank you everyone who messaged me this round, it was definitley a super grumpy, cranky couple of days and I really appreciate the love❤ it helped so much