JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 67

Angela, 35, UK Born, living in Ireland.

Started: Round 51 226.2lbs
MFP Start Weight: 255.7lbs
End Goal Weight: 180lbs

Previous Rounds End Weights/Variance
ROUND 67
Current Goal Weight: 195lbs
DATE/WEIGHT/TRENDWEIGHT
02/03 233.1lbs 233.0lbs
02/04 232.6lbs 232.9lbs
02/05 236.6lbs 233.5lbs
02/06 No Weigh In - Not at home
02/07 233.6lbs 233.4lbs
02/08 234.0lbs 233.5lbs
02/09 232.6lbs 233.3lbs
02/10 233.6lbs 233.4lbs
02/11 234.1lbs 233.5lbs
02/12 233.4lbs 233.5lbs

05/02 So I am just back from my holiday in Gran Canaria, I missed Round 66 due to the holiday and being ill, still a little unwell but had some weigh in details on my trend app so have taken the figure from that. Big swing today is from very sodium-laden pizza last night as got home later than expected and I haven't had a chance to meal prep over the weekend since I got back, just easing back into it this week, as always struggling to get back into a routine. So trying to focus just on averaging calories over the week this round. I will get back into my fitness routine next week when I am feeling a little less run down.

06/02 Good day calorie-wise but low on protein, will bring the average up over the week. Took my bike out for it's first spin to work yesterday - didn't die - so that's an NSV for the week I have my pole dance class this evening and a lot of walking to do today from work then to/from pole class which is about 10km in all.

07/02 Yesterday had a very active day 10km of walking (with a little jog also), 2 hour Pole Therapy Class and about a further 3000 incidental steps on top of that, seem to be back in the swing with my deficit again, need to get back to my macro focus next week.

08/02 Had a terrible night's sleep last night which has resulted in me being ravenous today so going to try and volume eat at dinner and bulk out my meal with as many veg as possible. Still feeling DOMS from pole class, a little uncomfortable but in a good way. Probably TMI but whilst I've been ill my BMs are all to pot which could also be a reason for the lack of movement on the scale, can't blame the scale batteries, changed them yesterday

11/02 This is the first really lazy weekend I've had in ages and it was awesome, still I was 2100 calories under my goal for the week and got a little bit of strength training in yesterday afternoon. Think I may have to head to the doctors later this week if my ear, nose & throat infection still hasn't cleared itself as it's been at me for almost 3 weeks now.

12/02 That's me on anti-biotics and steroid spray to try and finally clear the infection I've been fightin off. More or less maintained this round which is better than gaining pounds I suppose. Went for a row this morning did about 6km, water was slack so it wasn't too debilitating.

Height: 5’3
SW: 213 lbs
CW: 205.9
GW: 140 - 150 ( I’m not set on a number. Wherever my body settles is fine.)

SW for round: 206.2 lbs
GW for round: 204.2 lbs


Day/Weight/Comment
02/02: 206.2. Went out for breakfast and didn’t over eat (yay), but ended up eating too much sugar today. But only went over my calorie goal by 50. So not horrible but must make better choices.

02/03: 206.2 Had a slice of high calorie pizza, but I did keep it to one slice. Just made sure to stay close to calorie goal.

02/04: 205.9 Planning all meals today ahead of time to keep me on track. Working from home today so this should be easier.

02/05: 205.3. Planning meals ahead again. Ended up with a UTI which has kind of derailed me today. Ugh! Go to doctor tomorrow.

02/06: 205.8 UTI has me feeling sick. Struggled to eat enough calories which is definitely not like me! Get medicine from doctor and hope to feel better soon.

02/07: 205.3 Really struggling with not feeling well. Keeping up my healthy eating.

02/08: 205.5 Feeling a little run down from being sick but I’m hanging in there.

02/09: 204.8. Feeling better. Planning meals ahead of time is helping.

02/10: 205.4 Had a sugary treat yesterday but I’m back to my healthy WOE today more determined then ever.

02/11: 204.8 Feeling good about my food choices. Keeping steady.

02/12: 204.8 Had an unexpected sugar craving yesterday. I’m low carb and hadn’t felt that way for weeks. Had 2 small pieces of chocolate and stopped. Quite happy with myself.

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)
R56 SW 222.50 EW 220.50 (-2.00)
R57 SW 220.50 EW 213.50 (-7.00)
R58 SW 213.50 EW 213.25 (-0.25)
R59 SW 213.25 EW 207.50 (-4.25)
R60 SW 207.50 EW 204.75 (-2.75)
R61 SW 204.75 EW 209.50 (+4.75)
R62 SW 209.50 EW 207.25 (-2.25)
R63 SW 207.25 EW 218.75 (+11.50)
R64 SW 218.75 EW 209.25 (-9.50)
R65 SW 209.25 EW 206.75 (-2.50)
R66 SW 206.75 EW 209.50 (+2.75)
R67 SW 209.50 EW 205.50 (-4.00)

TOTAL LOSS (Start of round) = 89.00

Aim for 5lbs loss this round

02/01 - 209.50
02/02 - 212.50
02/03 - 207.50
02/04 - 206.25
02/05 - 205.50
02/06 - 204.75
02/07 - 206.25
02/08 - 205.00
02/09 - 205.50
02/10 - 205.50
02/11 - 204.25
02/12 - 205.50

Ready to go!

Female, 52 years old
SW: 230 lbs 1/1/19
mini GW: 175

Round 66 EW: 220.4 (-2)

Goals for R67: drink my water, close my circles, > 10K steps daily, journal my food

Day/Weight/Comment:

02/02 219.8 drank my water, closed my circles, > 13k steps. Off to a good start! In January, I didn’t really change my food, but I did drop alcohol for #dryjanuary and added in exercise. I wanted to try and incorporate small changes along the way that I could sustain. This month I will really start tracking food, and being aware of making better choices. 🤞🏻
02/03 219.6 drank my water, closed my circles, only 8K steps as I was in the car most of the day. About to go walk now, but is anyone else worried about overeating/drinking at the Superbowl parties? Thinking I need to plan for the number to go up some the next few days.

02/04 . 220.4 drank my water, closed my circles, 10K steps...but the Superbowl was so booooring that I ate my way right through it! Back on it today!
02/05 220.2 drank my water, closed my circles, 12.7K steps. Hoping to see a nice downward slide soon!
02/06 219.8 drank my water, closed my circles, 12.7K steps. Argh. Wished for more today!
02/07 219.4 **didn't get to update yesterday, but had weighed in.
02/08 219.0 a bit frustrated now that 7 days later all I've lot is .8lbs! But to be truthful with myself, my exercise has been great but I've had a couple big meals the last few days.
02/09 218.2 - Last night I was grumpy, didn't go to the gym, and drank 2 glasses of wine. Now this morning my scale has finally moved a bit and I'm so mad at myself!! LOL that wine is going to show up sometime! Back to the gym today! Happy Saturday!
02/10 217.6 closed my circles with 60 minutes on the treadmill, just about all my water. Today I'm starting my food journal. I keep doing it sporadically, but not with fidelity. I think I will write it in a journal instead of on MFP, because everytime I see all those numbers, I get hungry!! I've been listening to the podcast Phit-n-Phat - anyone else listen to Corrinne? I think she speaks my love language!
02/11 217.4 Rocked the treadmill yesterday with over 60 minutes, and started my food journal. Pretty happy overall with the results of this challenge.
02/12 217.0 Woo hoo! Finished challenge #2 for me! So happy with my results!

Round #67

OSW - 213
CW - 177.1
RGW - 176.5
UGW – 130

Round 55 * -3.2
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
Round 63 * -0.03
Round 64 * -4.3
Round 65 * +3.3
Round 66 * -4.8
Round 67 * -1.3

02/02 176.9 A drop to start the round. All good. Three mile walk in the sunshine and a delicious portion controlled dinner made for a very nice night. Today and tomorrow will be limb collection and breakdown time. Probably won’t walk both days. The yard work will be enough. Happy Saturday all.
02/03 177.6 I was within calories yesterday but only because of a little yard work last night. I’m ok with it. I knew this would be a small loss after the last round. Woohoo roller coaster up
02/04 179.1 And we keep going up, but I had a VERY high sodium day yesterday with some Asian food. I did walk and do the day2 week2 of C25K, this time without stopping once so I'm happy with that. I also spent a couple of hours in the yard chopping up limbs. My shoulders and arms are sore from doing it. I thought I was working a lot of those muscles going to the gym but apparently not the ones that involve dragging huge limbs across the yard. Just have to stick to the plan.
02/05 178.5 Down is always the right direction. I am so happy to be in the 70's. I mean I'm not thrilled to be at a higher number than I was 3 days ago but I'm in a good place. I got in three chilly miles yesterday. I was going to go 4 but I was under dressed for the weather. I didn't realize the wind was gusting at 500 mph. I was so cold I almost did only one mile, then almost stopped at two miles, and I threw in the towel at three. I could not get warm all night after I got home. Turned on the gas fireplace and ran others out of the living room trying to get warm. Ended up taking a bath to finally feel warm. Woke up to freezing rain
02/06 179.1 Up again, but TOM is here and probably part of this little temporary hump in my roller coaster. I don't know how it can still sneak up on me, but alas it did... again... I only did 45 minutes at the gym last night, I was worried about the weather and left. It was sleeting. It stopped a little after I got home but this morning my neighborhood was a skating rink. No walking outside tonight - I'm headed to the indoor gym. I should do C25K day3 week2 today but right now I'm not feeling it. It may be one of those slow 3 miles but I got them in so don't look at me like that nights.
02/07 179.1 I think I will be down to my goal by the end of the round. I did not go to the gym last night. I went home early because it was sleeting again. It was a weird night, we had a house shaking thunderstorm but with freezing rain. I am so lucky to have job where I can work from home on days like today. I really want to get to the gym tonight. It will depend on the roads, otherwise maybe a cardio video? I don't know. Five days to lose the stupid water weight...
02/08 179.2 I was under in calories yesterday but the only exercise I did was laundry and cooking dinner. I didn't leave the house. I haven't walked since Monday and I can tell. I went to the gym Tuesday night, nothing Wednesday and Thursday. I feel terrible. Sitting around all day yesterday was not good for me. It was 9 degrees this morning when I cleaned off the car to come to work. Weather will NOT derail me. Even though it's Friday night and I got paid I have to go to the indoor gym to walk after work. No questions asked. I realize now that my body needs that, my mental state needs me to walk maybe more than my body. How can I be this old (months away from being 50) and just now realize how much better it makes me feel???
02/09 179.2 I hate doing updates on my phone. I typed this once already and lost it.
02/10 178.2 Baby whoosh, hoping to see another. Walked three miles in the cold Friday night and another 3 on the indoor track yesterday. I need another 3 at least to stay on track (haha) today. High of 37...
02/11 176.8 Whoosh!!! I had hope I'd be back down. I got my three in yesterday. It was chilly but not bad. I did my week2day3 of C25K. I felt really good about it. I'm walking today but not doing the next one, just a regular walk. I'm a little anxious about week3day1 because it's run 3 minutes. I'm sputtering after 90 seconds of running now. Oh well if it takes me a couple of tries to do w3d1 that's ok as long as I do it. I'm going to really watch my sodium today. I do NOT need a little jump up due to water. If I see any loss this round I'll be happy, if I beat my modest goal I'll be super happy.
02/12 175.8 Super happy to be below my goal. I'm only 2 pounds away from having lost 40. I get excited when I hit a another ten pounds. I'm traveling the rest of the week so - no scale. Driving 4 hours to St. Louis today, then I'll go to the gym tonight. Kind of happy to be traveling again. Gives me new places to walk. On to the next Round and lots of lost pounds!

27th Round for me: Female 65, height 5’
Goal this round: To get out of the 160’s or at least consistently not above 160. Right now even ½ lb. per round would seem great. This is the same goal as last round. Was feeling discouraged until I looked at a year ago and realized that I’m only down 4 lb. but I have established a “new normal.” I’m at the upper range of that the beginning of this round. Before starting at the gym and then joining this group, I was gaining about 5 lb. a year. So all my changes have me close to the 150’s instead of into the 170’s.

Ultimate Goal Weight – 128; Hoping to be under 140 by end of June. (Not sure if this is possible for me but even well down in the 150’s would be better than where I am at now.)
Round 67 – 162.8
Popped up a lb. at the beginning of last round and ended up in the same place. Not sure why the beginning of a round there is often a jump. Anyway, I use the last day of the last round as my start weight.
Day/Weight/Comment
02/02 – 162.4 – Gym yesterday, nice to get in a good workout. It’s a year since I started at the gym and even with 2-3 times a week has made a huge difference in how I feel and, I think, look. Planning to take measurements later today.
02/03 – 163 – Have been unusually good about the cals., so was expecting to go down.
02/04 – 162.8 – A little LNS last night but managed to stop at a couple of cookies. Off to the gym today.
02/05 – 162.6 – Good workout yesterday. Will try out the treadmill, that we have been “storing” for our daughter for years, at home today. Hubby uses it regularly. I tried one at the gym when I first went but couldn’t seem to get the rhythm. I prefer walking outside but it’s icy and we have very steep streets.
02/06 – 162.8 – Well, didn’t do the treadmill yesterday – worked on my knitting project and took a nap. Amazing how your mind completely forgets the things you don’t really want to do. Off to the gym today.
02/07 – 162.6
02/08 – 162.2 – No gym today. No school today (likely a ProD day for the teachers to make the family day weekend longer) so that means the gym will likely be crazy with teens and DH needed the car. Good motivation to do that treadmill so I don’t go back up. Inspired by my sis-in-law who has lost 63 lbs. this year. She is much heavier than I but has been overweight all her life so has bigger lifestyle/mindset changes to make than I do.
02/09 – 163 – Still did not manage the treadmill. Always have trouble getting started on something new – it’s like I have to circle around it a few times, like a dog getting ready to lie down. Ate very well so I think that the blip up is too much salt and fat from last night’s supper. I used to have extreme gall bladder issues, now not bad, so too much fat makes me bloated, draggy, headachey the next day.
02/10 – 162.6
02/11 – 162.6 – Stomach feeling off the last couple of days, so debating whether I should go to the gym.
02/12 – 162 – There goes the bloat of the last few days, yay. Did not go to the gym but made it through the day OK yesterday. Draggy again today but don’t have to go anywhere except drive DH to work.

January 26,2019 - 178.6
February 12 - 172.2

**Round 67**
Heaviest Weight: 235 lbs/106.6kg (February 7th 2018)
Smallest Weight: 175 lbs/79.4kg (March 2009)
First Goal Weight: 220 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 185 lbs

R65 SW: 233.2 lbs/105.8kg R65 EW: 232.2 lbs/105.3kg R65 AW: ~233.1 lbs/105.8kg (-0.1 lbs/0.045kg)
R66 SW: 230.6 lbs/104.6kg R65 EW: 227.6 lbs/103.2kg R65 AW: ~230.2 lbs/104.4kg (-2.9 lbs/1.4kg)

R67 Goal Weight: 224-225 lbs

Daily Goals:
Drink 90-120oz of water daily; consume 1300-1400 cal and measure food; no added sugars/sweeteners; around 1500mg sodium intake max; get in 7500+ steps daily; do chi gung; sleep more than 6 hours nightly!

Day/Weight/Comment
02/02: 228.4 @ 6:00a

02/03: 229.6 @ 12:00p

02/04: 230.6 @ 5:30a

02/05: 229.6 @ 5:54a

02/06: 229.0 @ 7:00a

02/07: 228.2 @ 7:00a

02/08: 226.4 @ 1:30p - It's been a struggle to find time to get on here this round, but I'm doing what I can! Happy with my current progress. The increase on the scale this past weekend was due to a long, schedule-skewed and event filled weekend (including the Super Bowl) that deviated from routine and lower calories. Things got back under control and my water intake increased steadily throughout the week, bringing more digestive regularity back into the mix as well. I intend to be more conservative going into the augmented schedules for this Shabbat, and am setting up for this weekend to ensure success!

02/09: 228.8 @ 6:00a

02/10: ??? - DNW

02/11: 226.4 @ 7:00a

Takeaways from this round: Structure is key - I recall that I was very deliberate with scheduling water intake between meals last go around that was very helpful. I am going to look to reinstate that and see if that improves some of the inconsistency that I've let sneak in. Still pleased with the progress so far!