JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 70

Original start weight: 221 March 2016
Restart weight: 191 March 2018
Ultimate goal weight: 140
Female 5'4" 38 years

Round 54: SW 177.6 EW 176.6
Round 55: SW 175.8 EW 177
Round 56: SW 176.4 EW 173.2
Round 67: SW 179.4 EW 180.2
Round 68: SW 180.2 EW 179
Round 69: SW 180.4 EW 177
🎯Mini Goal: 175.9


🌿🌷Day/Weight/Comment🌷🌿
03/04 177.2I was super tired yesterday and I'm feeling like TOM is about to start. I went a smidge over calories but I got in a short walk too. I have a short week at work, which is nice. Tomorrow is my day off, but my son and I both have dentist appointments. Then I work Wednesday and get Thursday, Friday and the weekend off! I'm thinking of something fun to do on those days!
03/05 177 My son and I both have dentist appointments today, and I’m considering getting some walking in. Have a great day today!
03/06 176.4 I had a pretty good day yesterday. The dentist trip wasn't too terrible and I got in some relaxing. I was within calories, did not meet my step goal but did get in a 30 minute workout.
03/07 176.8 I got in lots of steps yesterday and did a short Walk At Home workout. It was snowing so I didn't feel like walking outside. 😆 Today I’m having lunch with my Mom and sister and taking my son to see LEGO Movie 2! I totally plan to bring my own snacks!
03/08 175.6 Happy surprise! I don't know why I'm surprised though. I've been within calories. I keep thinking I'm a about to "start" any day now, so I think that's why I'm surprised. I'm going to try and get my steps in even if it is lightly snowing! I'm so ready for it to warm up! Even my husband was saying is all we've been doing is coming home from work and having dinner, then watching TV or a movie. He's right. We could probably do a game night, which would be fun. When it warms up, we can get out more!
03/09 175.4 Nice! I’m going to go for my step goal today. And today…I’m going to try Chick Fil-A for the first time! I’ve already tracked it. Being gluten intolerant, fast food just doesn’t seem like an option so I don’t even think to try it. But I did see that they had some gluten free options. So cool! I’m excited!
03/10 175.8 Yesterday, I got some sad news. We’ve known for a while our dog was on the decline. She lived a long life, I’m thinking around 18 years. We got her before I even met my husband. And she and my son had a connection. We knew this was coming and I am sad that she is now gone, but I’m relieved that she’s no longer hurting.
Other than that, I also started. I had considered skipping weighing in for a few days, but decided against it. Time of month can bring a temporary gain, but it’s not something to stress over. So I’ll continue on logging and learning!
03/11 176.6 I think this is a combo of water weight gain and going to a movie yesterday. We saw Captain Marvel and I did bring my own snacks, but also had some popcorn too. I think I was within calories. It'll be off in a few days.
03/12 178 😱 I know I said I was going to keep logging my weight even though it was TOM but yikes!
I was within calories yesterday and I got in a workout. I need to remember this is a temporary fluctuation.
03/13 177.2 I'm back to where I started this round, but I know that this is temporary water gain. See you guys in round 71!

I am back for my 3rd round.

My goal is to be down 2 lbs and 7000 👣 or more each day.

HW 210
CW 194.8
FGW 130 (March 2020)
Goal for this round 192.8 (-2 lbs)

03/04 194.6 and 7611 steps
03/05 194.2 and 8577 steps
03/06 193.8 and 7661 steps (7757 forgot to update Fitbit)
03/07 193.8 and 8188 steps
03/08 193.6 and 8820 steps ( 3 birthdays this weekend, my goal is to stay within limits and have a great time )
03/09 193.2 and 7580 steps
03/10 192.8 and 8761 steps
03/11 193.6 and 8386 steps - it was a great weekend with family --- birthday cake and wine. 🎂🍷Worth it for mental health and family connections. Today is a new day.💟

03/12 192.6 and 8332 steps

03/13 192.6 and 8529 steps

Total loss this round 2.2 lbs

Round 58 (-5.8 lbs)
Round 69 (-2 lbs)
Total loss 7.8 lbs 🎉

Accountability is vital to my success.

Round 64 SW 219 EW 213 not expecting another drop like this, but happy to report it!
Round 65 SW 211 EW 208.6 2.4 loss
Round 66 SW 208.2 EW 203.8 4.4 loss
Round 67 SW 204.6 EW 202.8 1.8 loss
Round 68 SW 202.8 EW 200.2 I saw Onderland, but now I need to see ONEderland, and stay for a while!
Round 69 203.8 EW 197.2 6.6 loss!!! I did the calculation twice!
Round 70 SW 198 hoping for a 3 pound loss

Day/Weight/Comment
03/04 198 totally ok with being up a bit from my weight yesterday. Still in ONEderland, so I am good.
03/05 198.7 went kickboxing, and stayed in my calories, think TOM is around the corner
03/06 196.8 Yay! So happy to see this !
03/07 195.6 really happy to see this, I can't wait until it warms up and I can add daily walks... 4 degrees!! Friggin' burr!
03/08 195.6 made it to kickboxing last night. Lot's of stuff going on this weekend, trying to plan so I can navigate it, without too much trouble. TGIF!
03/09 196.2 Not really surprised.... Shamrock shake last night...it was worth it LOL
03/10 197.4 this has been tough weekend! A delicious weekend... but a tough one.
03/11 197.2 ok...right direction... made some tasty lasagna soup from the skinnytaste site. So, good.
03/12 196.6 Happy Birthday to me!
03/13 196.2 Thinking that my bday shenanigans will show up in teh next few days!

OSW - 243 September 25, 2018, 5'6, 46yr old female; End of May 2019 goal weight: 217

“official weigh ins”:



Round 70 – End of March goal weight: 223
3/4 – did not weigh; did not track – last day of vacation
3/5 - 230
3/6 – did not weigh; tracking – work travel
3/7 – 228.2
3/8 – 227.8
3/9 – 227.8
3/10 - 229
3/11 – 228.2
3/12 – 228.2
3/13 – 227.4

You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. - John C. Maxwell Round 70: My focus is to continue tracking streak, reduce snacking on poor choices, drink more water and be active every day in some way shape or form! This round I need to move the needle on the scale!

Posting weight each morning, and comments for the previous day.
3/4 - 235.1 - fishing, long drive, no exercise, 9933 steps, 64oz water, track, V. Returned from the fishing camp without gaining tons of weight! YEAH
3/5 - 234.4 - walked 2+ miles, bike 20 min, 10692 steps, 24 oz water, track, V. Did not drink nearly enough water!
3/6 - No scale San Fran - walked 1+ miles then again airport & Bart, bike 20 min, 11500 steps, 64 oz water, track, V.
3/7 - No scale San Fran - bike 45 min, walked around town & Exploratorium, 18878 steps, 64+ water, track.
3/8 - No scale San Fran - walked around town & MOMA, 17343, 64 oz water, track.
3/9 - 234.3 - walked airport, 8571 steps, 48 oz water, track, V, AF.
3/10 - 233.7 - walked twice yesterday 1+ miles plus 3+ miles, 14490 steps, 64 oz water, track, AF.
3/11 - 233.3 - walked 1+ mile, gardened, 8317 steps, 64 oz water, track, AF.
3/12 - 233.8 - walked 1+ mile, bike 20 min, gardened, 14952 steps, 64 oz water, track, V, AF.
3/13 -233.9 - walked 2+ miles, gardened, 12836 steps 64 oz water, track, V.

Finishing this round barely in the 233s but glad to be here for multiple days in a row!!! Success!

End of last round - 169.6

3/4 - 168.6
3/5 - 167.8
3/6 - 167.6
3/7 - 166.8
3/8 - 167.2
3/9 - 167.6
3/10 - DNW - Out of town
3/11 - 169.4
3/12 - 169.4
3/13 - 168.0

Round #70

OSW - 213
CW - 177.1
RGW - 175.5
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
Round 68 * +4.3
Round 69 * -2

03/04: 177.1 I did not post the last three days of last round. I was on the road with no scale, then even after trying to stay low on sodium I was high. It was a rough weekend for me and now it's TOM. I'm traveling again this week so no scale until Thursday. I didn't walk all weekend. I have no excuse other than laziness and bad choices. I could have walked both Friday and Saturday but didn't make it a priority. Now I feel like a bloated slug. My boyfriend broke his wrist last week, which shouldn't be a big deal but he has multiple myeloma which makes his bones brittle and I'm afraid this is a foreshadowing of things to come. He knows it, I know it but we don't talk about it. This is TMI, this post is TMI on multiple levels but it is directly impacting my food and exercise choices. In a few days I'll be back on track and all of these terrible thoughts will be put on a back burner.

03/05 no scale I did ok on food yesterday though there were more chocolate calories than technically necessary but I was within calorie goal. I'm back in St. Louis for the week. I'm going to the gym tonight for weights and staying within calories. I bought a swimsuit so there will be Kris Water Aerobics probably tomorrow night.

03/06 no scale I did stay within calories and worked out last night. This training did allow us to pick our own lunches, which saved some calories but still not what I would choose on my own. Tonight walking or water aerobics? Can't decide maybe a little of both.

03/07 no scale Much better food day yesterday, fewer sweets and more veggies! I got in a 3.7 mile walk around a lake here in St. Louis. It was in the high 30's felt good when the sun was out, not so much otherwise. Driving home today with a stop on the Katy Trail for another walk, just trying to figure out the timing because I also have a webinar I'll have to do from the road. I try to turn my travel time into fun walking time instead of sitting my lazy butt in a hotel all night every night. Here is a pic of the frozen waterfall...
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03/08 177.2 Well a couple days of eating out every meal will screw me on sodium every week. But my exercise has been on point this week and I know calories in/calories out should have me in a better place. Yesterday's walk was a trail closer to home (the timing did not work out, no Katy trail this week). It was nice, I'll go back. Since it was a Thursday at 4:00 pm and cold I didn't see another human being but lots of deer and about 1,000 squirrels. Definitely going outside tonight- it's supposed to be in the mid 40's. You know it's been a long winter when you're thinking it's going to be 45 degrees.... SWEEET heat wave!

03/09 177.9
03/10 177.2

03/11 176.2 Spent a rare and wonderful weekend with my BF. We only ate out once and I was very good that night. I walked 3 miles on Friday night and another 3 yesterday but nothing on Saturday. I weighed and tracked but did all that thru the phone, I hate posting in here with the phone because it is inconsistent and annoying. I would really like to be down more (of course) but I had such a good weekend that I'm not complaining. I took today off to do all the things I didn't get done. I'm not traveling this week so there is hope for a lower number

03/12 177.9 No exercise yesterday and questionable food choices in that I had one meal all day and that was a reuben with cole slaw and some chocolate chips for dessert. I mean I had half the sandwich for a late lunch (around 4:00) and a the rest for dinner around 8:00p.m. My great niece had heart surgery yesterday (she's 16 months old and the baby in my profile pic). We hung out at the hospital - funny I was telling the parents they needed to eat so they could be in good shape for the baby but somehow forgot to eat myself. I guess it was a do as I say not as I do situation. All the stuff I thought I would get done yesterday didn't happen. The kids said they didn't want us at the hospital but in the end they did so I'm glad I took the day off. There are things more important than my diet. The baby is doing very well and they even let her come home last night (via our house for a few hours). It wasn't open heart surgery - just out patient but her Mom and Dad were so tired I think they just wanted a little more "safe" time, I'm so glad my house is that for them. Now a doctor visit for myself this afternoon. I don't remember what I weighed when I was there in December, we'll see what he thinks.

03/13 177.0 I really had hope of a lower number but it is what it is I guess. I was way under on calories and spent an hour at the gym doing weights. Doctor visit went well- blood pressure is down - woohoo! These last 3 rounds have been rough for me. I need to refocus on food. I'm doing well with exercise and while I've been under calories I have been making bad food choices. It's on to round 71!!!

EDIT:
I just calculated my loss since joining this group in Round 55. I have lost an average of .64 pounds a week. My goal is .5 pounds a week - so I need to stop feeling sorry for myself and just be proud. I have unrealistic expectations because when I lost weight before I lost an average of 2.25 pounds a week. BUT my diet was considerably more restrictive (1200 calories and 20 grams of fat back then fat was the enemy even avocados and olive oil - crazy times) and I didn't have the eating out challenges I have with my job now due to travel. I was also 17 years younger and literally lived across the street from the gym. Thank you for listening/reading

Hi-I’m Karen
Sept. 2018 OSW 187 (Was my Round #1)
UGW 135.....yes, 135!
Goal this round-159-hopefully!

3/4-166-Birthday cake and ice cream for dinner with our widowed friend. (All of our kids are grown and gone.)I knew I was going to feel awful, so I had milk with protein powder and some peanut butter....Our friend is very trim and fit and I never see her eat crap like that, but yesterday was her exception, and we happily joined in. I got her flowers (because I see how healthy she eats)and her sister in law brought her a cake and ice cream and I realized what a wonderful gesture that was because I realized nobody else provided her with a cake and she is a mom. I realized then, that “every mom deserves a cake”.
3/5-162-That is a swoosh I had been expecting. I ate sensibly yesterday and got to walk in the morning and evening.
3/6-165-Salty soup and salad dressing. More rain, so I have to get out walking soon.
3/7-162-I got down to this last round. That is 25 pounds since I started in September. I just want to encourage anyone who is struggling: Please don’t give up! It all takes time, just as we did not gain our weight over night, we can’t lose it all over night. I love looking back at how much everyone else weighed & lost and it gives me hope to keep going.
3/8 No Scale
3/9 No Scale
3/10 No Scale
3/11 No Scale
3/12-167 I dropped everything I was doing and drove 4 hours on Thursday, to help my uncle with my aunt. She was my mom’s sister and I wanted to be by her side as she passed away. I am glad I was able to be there....however, there was plenty of food and a lot of sitting. I’m back home and will get back on track today.

3/13 164-You people are absolutely wonderful, thank you for all of the “hugs”.😊 I wish we all lived close together so we could all meet for coffee now and then! It’s good to be back home walking & sewing again.

Round 70 here we go! Glad to see everyone back for another go at this.

HW (age 14) - 175 lb
SW Jan 2015 - 165 lb
SW Jan 2019 - 147.5 lb
GW - 135 lb
R67 EW = 141 lb; ∆ = -2.2 lb
R68 EW = 138.2 lb; ∆ = -2.8 lb
R69 EW = 135 lb; ∆ = -3.2 lb

Day/Weight/Comment:

03/04 - 137.4 lbs. (Up 2.4 pounds) I think yesterday was a fluke and that I showed as 135 because I was so dehydrated. I drank like 5 vodka sodas on Saturday night, but I also did so much dancing! Haha. So today I am back to the basics but I have changed my calories to 1480 (losing .5 lb per week). I hope I can stick with this without worrying about gaining weight. 1480 is not that much.
03/05 136.4 lbs. Coming back down 🙌 I had a hard time eating up to my calorie goal yesterday. But I did eat more than 1200, (1346), and since I realized eating too much in the evening is challenging I will add an extra 100 calories to my breakfast 🙂. I think it's my Fitbit that threw me off. I don't want to see my chart turn red (i.e. more calories in than out). But it's mind over matter right now. I am trying to build myself up for life long success.
03/06 136.4 lbs. 😃 This is good! I increased my calories yesterday and I was afraid it might show on the scale (1471). I think this is going great and honestly I had a moment of self reflection yesterday where I realized this last 1.5 pounds doesn't really matter. I'm happy with where my body is at right now. I just don't want to gain weight back. And NSV Yesterday I got a pair of jeans I ordered from Old Navy in the mail and they fit perfectly.
03/07 136.4 lbs. 1477 calories yesterday. Eating more throughout the day has become much easier. When I saw the scale go so quickly to 136.4 again my first thought is maybe the scale is glitching, but in reality I think this is just my new normal and that's just fine. My clothes fit so much better and I feel stronger as well. I've been doing yoga now for 39 straight days and today I am going to start the Dedicate 30 day yoga journey
03/08 137 lbs. Yesterday's stats: 1456 calories, 3,025 mg sodium, 10,000 steps, yoga, and body resistance strength training. Why am I up? I did move my scale to a different part of my floor and it seemed to calculate longer, so my guess is my weight has been creeping up. Also I had way more sodium than I usually do. I need to watch that. But it's just so hard. I can't imagine how much sodium I must have consumed before I started logging. Also I think my water was lower yesterday so I'll drink much more today to see if that helps. ✌️♥️
03/09 136 lbs. Yesterday: 1231 calories, 1853 mg sodium, 10,700k steps including 2 mile jog, and yoga. I'll admit, I went back to eating more restrictive because I didn't like seeing that scale go up, especially right before a weekend. Tonight I am going out of town and Sunday I'll be away all day, so I want to give myself some cushion. Today at 11:30 I am planning on going to a dance class. The dance is called Nia, have any of you done it before? I did it 3 years ago as part of an intensive outpatient program. I was super into it and wish I had continued after I finished. Nia is a unique blend of dance, yoga, Chi Gong and Aikido, that promotes energy, strength and well-being.
03/10 136 lbs. I weighed this AM. My dance class was cancelled and my other plans got cancelled. So I went out to go dancing again instead and had an amazing time! The person who threw the event is a ballroom dancer and all his friends are ballroom dancer, so I got asked to dance with 4 different professional ballroom dancers and they were just making me feel so light on my feet! I drank some, so I think my calories came out even. All and all it was one of those nights where I really appreciated where I am in life and health.
03/11 136.6 lbs. I expected this. I hardly moved at all yesterday and didn't have a bowel movement. I hope after my normal exercise and eating today I go back down. And hopefully I have a BM today 🤞🤞
03/12 136.2 lbs. No BM. We are officially on BM watch 2019 👀😆 I bet I just need to be more active and drink more water. So my goal for the day is to jog and drink 10 glasses of water. I've had 2 already today.
3/13 134.8 lbs. (-1.4 overnight!) I'm probably going to go back up tomorrow, but seeing a drop on the final day is refreshing and I tried really hard for this yesterday. TMI: after my post yesterday at 6:30am I took a colace and had to go to the bathroom like 4 times until I was totally cleaned out. Yay! No more constipation after 36 hours!

16.5k steps including jogging 3.1 miles without stopping which is a new personal best, but I continued even when my knee started to hurt and now I have runners knee. I hope the swelling goes down and I can get back out there soon!

R70 ∆ = - 0.2

shunggie wrote: »

@SheilaBoneham That's a good idea about writing down why and what with pros an cons. I'm going to try it!

Let me know how it goes for you, ok, @shunggie ? Maybe we should report back at the end of the next round.