JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 73

ConfidentRaven · April 2019

Round 73 (my 5th round)

Round 69 TL: -3.6 pounds 360- 356.4
Round70 TL -3.6 pounds 356.4 - 352.8
Round 71 -3.8 pounds 352.8-349
Round 72 -1.8 pounds 349-347.2

I got a little sloppy last round and it showed in a lower weight loss than previous rounds. I want to nip in the bud a few bad habits that I’ve begun to fall back into so that I stay on track with my weight loss.

My goals this round:
Water!
Cut the sodium.
Tighten up my log
Weigh my food and not eyeball it

OSW: 382
RSW: 347.2
UGW: 160

04/03 346.2 Well that’s a nice start to the round. My nsv yesterday was a long walk outside. I managed 2100 steps in a single walk and will be working towards doing it twice a day by the end of the month.

04/04 347 Bounce, water retention from a late quick dinner because I forgot to plug in my crockpot. I also took my walk late. I’m sure it will drop again.

04/05 345 There’s that big drop I knew was coming. I knew it had to be and hopefully I’ll see a few more small drops this round.

04/06 345.8 Another late dinner, low water, higher sodium day.

04/07 344.4 I’m beginning to get used to this up down trend that I seem to have. Though I admit that I like the down so much better than the up. I tried moving my breakfast to a brunch and cutting out lunch yesterday. I ended up with a headache all day so I’m not sure I’ll try it again soon.

04/08. 342 I thought I would continue down, but not by this much. I expect that I’ll see a bounce back up in a day or two. If not then maybe this is all the water weight finally going. I guess I’ll see what tomorrow brings.

04/09. 341.2 I’m surprised, but happy that the trend is continuing. I’ve been sticking to my calorie goals and staying lower on sodium than before.

04/10 340.0 Another big drop, I didn’t have this happen in the beginning of my journey so I guess this is catch up. I’m also staying on track with my sodium goals and water. I won’t be surprised to see a stall or bounce up soon.

04/11. 343.4 I’m not surprised and actually a little happy to see a bounce up. It seems more accurate than the lower numbers and even if I have another little bounce tomorrow it will be a nice loss for the round.

04/12 343.6 I’m happy here because I know I was low water and high activity yesterday . I’ll see a drop again in a day or two once muscle recovery is done. My nsv was getting to 5k steps, I’m a little stiff today, but really happy with my progress.

TRL -3.6

denswrex · April 2019

@deepwoodslady I am so sad for you! Much love and hugs going your way with my prayers-

denswrex · April 2019

Female, Age 51
5'6"
Round 73
SW 161.8
GW 145
My Round 1 after restart, Round 20 total

--- SW 171
43 SW 168 (-2.4)
44 SW 165.6 (-2.2)
45 SW 163.4 (-3.2)
46 SW 160.2 (+.2)
47 SW 160.4 (-2.6)
48 SW 157.8 (-.2)
49 SW 157.6 (-1.4)
50 SW 155.2 (-.4)
51 SW 154.8 (-3.6)
52 SW 151.2 (-1.6)
53 SW 149.6 (-.6)
54 SW 149 (no loss)
55 SW 149 (+.4)
56 SW 149.4 (-.4)
57 SW 149 (-1.6)
58 SW 147.4 (-1.8)
59 SW 145.6 (+5.8)
60 SW 151.8 (-1.4)
61 SW 150.4
62 -72 off the plan, emotional breakdown, eating for comfort
**refocus
73 SW 161.8

Day/Weight/Comment
4/3 161.8 First day back on track officially, thanks to my husband for leading the way. It's been an emotional 2019 but I can only control myself and only change myself, so here goes! It took me 4 months last time to lose 15 lbs, lets make this even better. I know the cycle doesn't start until tomorrow, but I am tired of postponing so here I am right now.

4/4 161.8 Have my day planned out, started with a 20 minute meditation, then walked the dogs with my child. Ate breakfast and logged it, will have a light lunch and early dinner. Yesterday was an emotional throw in the towel day but I'm back on track today.

4/5 160.8 Good day yesterday, met my goals. Today's goals Meditate 20 min, walk with my child and dogs, deliver work stuff, stay on course with my eating. Grateful that I have this resource to come back to and for the accountability.

4/6 161.4 Headachey but that's good I know I am detoxing from all the sugar and empty calories I have been indulging in. Had a good day yesterday.

4/7 160.8 Got through the migraine yesterday relatively unscathed, did not resort to food to cure it, so that was a success. Today is my oldest son's birthday, we are going to Lucille's BBQ, and I am looking forward to the celebration. It's been since January that our family has been on a self imposed hibernation. Things are beginning to look a little brighter.

4/8 hiccup

4/9 163.6 oops. Back on track after 2 day hiatus.

4/10 163.0 back in the right direction. Why does it always seem to be so hard to get back on track?? DH lost 3.8 lbs this week, which I have found :-(

4/11 162.6 In spite of a visit to the peanut butter jar when I should have just gone to bed last night. New day.

4/12 161.8 Total candor is that I have only had one foot in the game. I stay good until the afternoon then throw in the towel. I am still dealing with a lot of emotional stuff here at home, my youngest son is strugging so much and it breaks my heart. I have been meditating for 20 minutes a day which does help, and walking the dogs most days, but I need to do more. I am helpless to help him, so I can only help myself.

tiabirdie56 · April 2019

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 62
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 174.6
RGW: 170
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*

{Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs}
{Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs}
{Round 36 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs}
{Round 38 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 40 - lost 3 lbs}
{Round 41 - lost .8 lbs}
{Round 42 - lost 3.4 lbs}
{Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs}
{Round 44 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 45 - no wgt loss}
{Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs}
{Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs}
{Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs}
{Round 49 - lost .8 lbs}
{Round 50 - lost 3 lbs}
{Round 51 - .4 lb gain}
{Round 52 - lost 2 lbs}
{Round 53 - lost 1 lb}
{Round 54 - lost .8 lb}
{Round 55 - gain .8 lb}
{Round 56 - lost 3.2 lbs}
{Round 57 - gain 1.6 (FR)}
{Round 58 - gain .2 (FR)}
{Round 59 - lost 1.2 lbs}
{Round 60 - gain 3.4 lb EW 180.6(FR)}
{Round 61 - lost 3.4 lbs (FR) EW 177.2}
EW 174.2
{Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs EW 174.4}
{Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs EW 177.2 (FR})
{Round 64 - lost 1.2 lbs EW 173.2 (FR)}
{Round 65 - gain 1 lb EW 174.2 (FR)}
{Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb EW 172.8}
{Round 67 - gain 2.4 lbs EW 175.2 (FR)}
{Round 68 - loss .6 lb EW 174.6 (FR)}

{Round 69 - gain .4 lb EW 175 (FR)}
{Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb (FR) 171.8 EW}
{Round 71 - gain .4 lb 172.2 EW}
{Round 72 - EW}

Day/Weight/Comment

4/3 - 174.6 - 175.4 is the right weight, abs workout yesterday. - 43g carbs, 41g net carbs. Carbs were: fried chicken, cabbage, grain free granola.
4/4 - 174 - 37g carbs, 28g net carbs. Carbs were: mexican squash w/vidalia onions (so tasty, but so carby!) peanut butter. Lots of stretching needed today from glute workout. 🙀yow!
4/5 - 176.8 - Probably 175.8 I drank 16ozs of water just before weighing. Still holding fluid from butt and leg workout. Muscles are still on a low hum😃 My knee told me, unh-unh yesterday, so no walk. It was feeling unstable. Stretching and balance exercises accomplished. Raining today, but if it doesn't pour down, I may go for a walk in it. 40g carbs, 29g net carbs. Carbs were: cauliflower, peanut butter, mexican squash w/vidalia onions.

4/6 - 175.8 - 30g carbs, 24g net carbs. Carbs were: peanut butter, salad, salad dressing.
4/7 - 177.4 - Not surprised. I was not hungry for my first meal until the 19 hour mark (2pm) I don't fast on Saturdays. I did an arm and shoulder workout at 10:30pm and felt hungry afterwards. So I ate again at 12am! 51g carbs, 50g net carbs. Carbs were: crackers, green juice, grain free granola.
4/8 - 178- 85g carbs. Carbs were: everything I ate contributed to my carb count. I broke my fast at 2:30pm and "dinner" was 2 brownies.
4/9 - 178.2 - Don't want to see this number, but I have to exercise! Another late evening workout. Not much cardio yet, only what my knee allows, as I stretch and strengthen the supporting muscles. I am seeing improvements 😀 24g carbs, 17g net carbs. Carbs were: peanut butter, pumpkin seeds, cauliflower, green beans.

4/10 - 176.8 - 22g carbs, 16g net carbs. Carbs were: guacamole, peanut butter.

4/11 - 176.2 - 32g carbs, 25g net carbs. Carbs were: broccoli, pumpkin seeds, peanut butter (last day for peanut butter) french fries (10 pieces) My Granddaughter asked if I had french fries, she wanted "some" with her lunch. It was unusual for her to ask because she doesn't really like fries. She'll eat FOUR. I certainly wasn't going to cook just 4, I cooked 1 serving, 14. She ate 😒 3, I ate 😳 10. Lol. Smh. Tired today. I completed the rest of my glute workout late last night along with some stretching.

4/12 -178.2 - I REALLY hate posting this weight on the last day of the round. I was out all day yesterday and only had a snack of pumpkin seeds to keep me going. Got home, DH was already here, so I prepared dinner, ate at about 7pm. Not enough calories, too many to leave behind and not hungry for more food. Had some work to do and when I finished it was 11:30pm. Of course, I was hungry then, so I ate at midnight. I need to work on this emerging pattern of not being hungry until very late in the day.

Seeking lower bodyfat%

●Since joining this challenge:
•48.4lbs lost
•BMI lowered 7.3 points
•BF% reduced 11.2%

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link

R34/SW: 218.4 - BMI=34.1- BF%=44.4
R35/SW: 215.4 - BMI=33.7- BF%=44.2
R36/SW: 213 - BMI=33.4 - BF%=43.1
R37/SW: 212 - BMI=33.2 - BF%=42.8
R38/SW: 206.4 - BMI=32.3 - BF%=42
R39/SW: 205.4 - BMI=32.1 - BF%=41.7
R40/SW: 202 - BMI=31.6 - BF%=41.2
R41/SW: 199 - BMI=31.2 - BF%=39.9
R42/SW: 196.6 - BMI=30.9 - BF%=39.7
R43/SW: 195.6 - BMI=30.5 - BF%=39
R44/SW: 194.2 - BMI=30.4 - BF%=38.6
R45/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R46/SW: 193.2 - BMI=30.2 - BF%=38.4
R47/SW: 189.6 - BMI=29.6 - BF%=38.1
R48/SW: 188.2 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=37.1
R49/SW: 186.4 - BMI=29.4 - BF%=36.8
R50/SW: 185.6 - BMI=29 - BF%=36.7
R51/SW: 183.4 - BMI=28.7 - BF%=36.6
R52/SW: 182.8 - BMI=28.5 - BF%=35.9
R53/SW: 180.8 - BMI=28.3 - BF%=35.7.
R54/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35.4
R55/SW: 179 - BMI=28 - BF%=35
R56/SW: 179.8 - BMI=28.2 - BF%=35
R57/SW: 178.4 - BMI=27.9 - BF%=34.5
R58/SW: 177 BMI=27.7 BF%=34.5
R59/SW:178.4 - BMI=27.9 - BF%=34.5
R60/SW:177.4- BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.3
R61/SW: 178.8 (FR) BMI=(28) BF%=34.3
R62/SW: 175.4 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R63/SW: 175.4 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R64/SW: 175.8 - BMI=27.8 - BF%=34.2
R65 SW: 175.2 - BMI=27.7 - BF%=34.2
R66/SW: 174.2 - BMI=27.2 - BF%=33.9
R67/SW: - 174.4 - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R68/SW: - 176 (FR) - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R69/SW: - 175.4 - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R70/SW: 177 (FR) - BMI=27.1 - BF%=33.4
R71/SW: 171.2 - BMI=26.8 - BF=33.2
R72/SW: 174.8 (FR)- BMI=26.8 - BF%=33.2
R73/SW: 174.6 -BMI=26.8 - BF%=33.2

67.8 lbs lost since returning to MFP, Oct. 2017
81.8 lbs lost since Sept. 2017

tiabirdie56 · April 2019

@deepwoodslady, Donna, I am so sorry that your sister has passed. My deepest condolences to you, your family and her family. {{{hugs}}} and love💓

taxgirl1 · April 2019

R60 SW: 219.7 EW: 217.1 AW: 218.3
R61 SW: 217.1 EW: 217.3 AW: 217.1 (-1.2)
R62 SW: 216.4 EW: 216.9 AW: 216.6 (-0.5)
R63 SW: 215.1 EW: 214.2 AW: 214.6 (-2.0)
R64 SW: 213.4 EW: 214.2 AW: 215.6 (+1.0)
R65 SW: 214.7 EW: 215.1 AW: 215.0 (-0.6)
R66 SW: 214.9 EW: 214.7 AW: 214.5 (-0.5)
R67 SW: 214.9 EW: 212.9 AW: 213.5 (-1.0)
R68 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.8 AW: 212.7 (-0.8)
R69 SW: 213.6 EW: 212.7 AW: 213.2 (+0.5)
R70 SW: 213.1 EW: 213.1 AW: 212.7 (-0.5)
R71 SW: 212.9 EW: 212.7 AW: 212.4 (-0.3)

R72 SW: 213.4 EW: 210.9 AW: 212.0 (-0.4)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03--211.6 Great workout with trainer yesterday. Yoga tonight. I'm also supposed to go out and do a 2 mile run, but there is rain in the forecast and I hate running on a treadmill...whether I go out for a run will be a last minute decision.
04/04--211.4 Rain held out yesterday so I was able to go out for a run. Worked out with trainer tonight.
04/05--211.2 About 1 year ago my husband promised to take dance lessons with me. For the past year he has tried to get out of his promise, but I recently found an intro 4 week dance class that I thought would be perfect for us because it's only 4 weeks and we get to learn a different dance every week. My husband agreed to take the class and tonight is our first lesson...we'll see how it goes.

04/06--210.7 Well last night's dance lesson was great. My husband was chewing at his lip for about the first 15 minutes of lesson, it was definitely out of his comfort zone, but he did loosen up. At one point I even heard him tell a woman who had rotated as his new partner that she had much warmer hands than his wife. Last night's lesson was the rumba and he did promise that he would practice during the week. It was nice to go out and do something different. Went out for a 3 mile run today.
04/07--211.2 Weightlifting at gym today. In-laws came over today and we went out for lunch. I chose something to fit in my calories, but ate some extra snacks while they were over at our house so I expect it to show up on the scale tomorrow. Going to drink some more water today.
04/08--211.6 I don't think I'm out of the woods yet with the scale after yesterday's eating, but I'm back on track today. Run tonight...hopefully it won't be raining.
04/09--210.3 Did not go out for a run yesterday. Even though I had a headache I still felt guilty about not going out to run, but when I heard the thunder and pouring rain outside soon after I got home from work I didn't feel guilty anymore. I did some extra snacking last night, the first time in a long time, but I did drink a lot of water yesterday to help with my lack of water over the weekend. Hubby agreed that tonight we should practice our dancing. Trainer tonight.
04/10--208.9 Weighed twice to make sure. Run tonight...hope rain holds off...then yoga.
04/11--208.9 Ran 2 miles yesterday, but no yoga. I ate something that I knew I shouldn't have because it was on my food allergy list, but I wanted to eat it anyway and I felt so gross afterwards. My stomach was bloated and felt heavy, so I'm surprised that I didn't have an uptick in the scale this morning. I'm feeling better today but yesterday was a reminder that even though I've been on this elimination diet for 4 months I still have work to. Trainer tonight.
04/12--208.3 Surprised about the drop since I feel bloated today. I am now officially overweight and no longer obese.

Trainer wants to work more on my flexibility in order to help with some of my lifts, so I'm now committed to do some stretching/foam rolling on a daily basis. Dance lesson tonight, I think we are learning the swing.

R73 SW: 211.6 EW: 208.3 AW: 210.4 (-1.6)

wild_rider2 · April 2019

HW 236.8# on 1/1/17
SW 217# on 1/29/19
LW 203.4# on 2/28/18
GW 200# UGW 150-175

Age 40
Height 5’6”

Round 56: SW 208.8# (10/15/18) EW : 208# AW: 208#, (-0.8#)
Round 57: SW: 207.8# EW: 206# AW: 207.5# (-1.8#)
Round 66 (1/29/19), SW 217#, EW 213# (- 4#), AW 214.6#
Round 67 (2/8/19). SW 219.8#, EW 215.6# (+2.6#), AW 217.3#.
Round 68 (2/18/19). SW 216#, EW 215.8#, (-0.2#), AW 216.1#
Round 69 SW 214#, EW 216#, (+2) AW 216#.
Round 70 (3/4/19) SW 216#, EW 211.4#, (-4.6), AW 213.8#.
Round 71 (3/14/19) (-2.8#) SW 211.8#, EW 209#, AW 210.4#
Round 72 (3/24/19) (-1.2) SW 208#, EW 206.8#, AW 207.9#
Round 73 (4/3/19) (-1.8) SW 206#, EW 204.2#, AW 205#

Day/Weight/Comment

04/03/19 206#. 1,554 calories in. 30 minutes stationary bike. I want to do better on my sleep this round. Down 30.8# from my heaviest. 6,771 steps.
04/04 205.6#. 1,864 calories in. Got slightly fuller than I wanted at supper. Very tired this evening. Skipping my workout. Have been cranky all day. Steps 4,321.
04/05 205.6#. Went alright today fasting for Lent. I did eat ALL of my calories for the day at supper, which I think you're supposed to eat a light meal. 1,528 calories in. Terrible with my water today! 40 ounces. 5,866 steps.
04/06 204.2#. 84 ounces of water. 1,969 calories in. Steps ___. Averaged almost 7 hours of sleep per night. I would like to try to hit 7 hours per night next week.
04/07 205.4#. 1,539 calories. Ate at a bar, so saved up my calories. 5,951 steps. 83 oz water.
04/08 206.2#. 25 minute walk.
04/09 205.2#. 5,383 steps. 1,990 calories in. 30 ounces water.
04/10 204.4#. 82 ounces of water. 5,469 steps. 1,520 calories.
04/11 203.2#. Mindless eating today at suppertime. I did keep it inst 2,000 though. 1,818 calories in. 64 ounces water. 4,340 steps. It has taken me over 1 year to get back down this low. 203.4# in March of 2018. I am 2# away from being back from my starting weight for MFP.

04/12 204.2#. Fasting today for Lent.

jenn990205 · April 2019

Hi everyone, I am back for another round. So I am still floating around the low 150's, still waiting for that whoosh to get me into the elusive 140's. This round ends on a Friday and only has 1 weekend in it, so it should go well. No out of town events or anything crazy happening the next couple of weeks, so would love to get some real progress done in the next 10 days, but we will see. Ended the last round at 150.4, my body loves the 150's so much it doesn't want to let go for anything, lol. My goal this round is 149 anything, same as the last 2 rounds. Good luck everyone, glad to see that you are all coming back!

04/03 - 149.6 yyyeeeaahhh!!! I finally made it back here. It has taken some work though. Did well yesterday, did have an alcoholic drink once I got home last night, but other than that no bread and no sweets. Now just to continue to stay in this decade and not go back up. I officially only have 9.6 pounds left to lose. I am in single digits, lol.

04/04 - 148.8 What in the **** is going on. I can't believe I had another drop. I hit 150 something on 3/13 and could not budge from that number. Now I have had 2 nice drops on the scale in 2 days. I'm taking it and hoping to stay the course. I have officially lost 30 pounds as of today. I started trying to lose weight in July of 2018 and it has taken me a little longer than I thought it would. My initial time frame was 5 - 6 months to lose the whole 40 pounds I wanted to lose. 9 months and 30 pounds later I am still not at goal weight, but I am getting closer. Pretty much my average monthly weight loss is just over 3 pounds instead of the 6-8 I was striving for. Oh well, I finally made it to the 30 pound mark, so I am going to pat my self on the back and keep trucking. It's so funny because last week I was so frustrated and overwhelmed with the lack of progress I almost gave up. I'm glad I didn't and kept pushing my self. Somebody posted a couple of weeks ago that they actually weighed what their drivers license said they did, so I looked at mine. Well I put 150, which was obviously not the truth, but I actually weigh less than that now. No alcohol, bread, or sweets yesterday and staying on plan for today. My hubby and I do have date night with another couple planned, but I said I would drive (that way I have the perfect excuse not to drink any extra calories tonight). I love a good beer or cocktail on date night, but I will sacrifice the next couple of weeks to get where I want to be.

04/05 - 148.1 Didn't lose anything for weeks and in 3 days I lose 2 pounds. I am definitely expecting an uptick pretty soon. I only ate about 600-700 calories yesterday. I was slammed at work all day so only ate about 400 calories during the day and then by the time I got home, fed the family, did homework with kids, and then got ready myself, I was out of time. I grabbed a piece of grilled chicken I had cooked and a couple of bites of the mac and cheese and we left. Since I was driving I only drank ice tea at the bar and chose not to get any of the appetizers even though I was still kind of hungry. Normally I would have easily ate and drank a 1000 if not more calories last night, so I'm happy that I stayed the course. The play was good that we went to see and I had fun with our friends and my hubby, so all in all it was a great date night. Busy weekend scheduled like always, so hopefully I can stay on track and not gain to much for Mondays weigh in.

04/06 - 148.8 up a bit. Had some wings from hooters last night, but also a huge salad as my main course. So I’ll take the couple of ounces. 2nd oldest and middle child have prom tonight. So pictures and getting ready for that will be on the schedule for tonight. So far so good with my eating. Off to do shopping and errands. Hopefully will see another 140 something tomorrow.

04/07 - 150.3 expected! Texas Roadhouse for dinner last. So good! Just trying to stay on track today and maybe go down a couple ounces by tomorrow.

04/08 - 152.8 uuuggghh! Normal weekend bump. It will be gone in a day or 2. I know it's all sodium from eating out. We hardly ever eat out during the work week, but my weekends are so crazy, we just grab and go half the time. Yesterday was within maintenance calories, but we did not eat dinner till 8:30 (Wendy's) and then I went to bed around 9:30. Had to help middle child and her friends with a rube goldberg project that was suppose to take an hour. 6 hours later we were finally finished and hungry. On track today with lots of water and meals planned!

04/09 -150.3 just stopped in real quick to post. Super busy day! Meals planned and should be an easy day food wise.

04/10 - 148.8 Planned to get Chinese food take-out last night for dinner, so saved most of my calories for that and then made sure to drink lots of water throughout the day. 2 more days and I am hoping to stay the course and finish this round strong. Super crazy day yesterday and another one planned today. Going over to the oldest kids house tonight and help with a couple of projects they have at the new condo and then dinner in the crock pot.

04/11 - 148.8 I think it would have definitely been lower, but we didn't eat dinner till about 8:15 and I had a half of a baked potato that I thought was a good choice until I logged it. I doubled the amount of sodium and carbs that I should have had. I also had a small bowl of fried rice, so calories and fat were good, but killed myself on everything else. Lesson learned I guess. We have to go to the next town over tonight for dinner to a Mexican restaurant and last time we went there I gained the next morning. So going to try something new there this time. I wish we could get out of it seeing as this round ends tomorrow, but it's a meeting with family to plan funeral services for my husbands grandma that is on hospice and isn't doing well. We are also stopping by to visit her while we are there.

04/12 - 148.8 well last night was terrible!. Saying good bye to my husbands grandma was so heart wrenching, she is non-responsive and the hospice nurse said it will be any day now. His grandpa broke my heart and has no idea what he will do without her. I am kind of shocked I did not go up on the scale this morning. We drank way to many beers and over ate trying to avoid the sadness in the room. Everybody is just sitting around and waiting for her to pass. Every time I turned around my husband was handing me another beer. In all the years we have been together I can name the number of times I have seen him cry and last night was one of the worst. I may go up in the next day or 2, but it is what it is. I am still ending this round 1.3 pounds down and my 10 day average is down by just over 2 pounds and in the 140's. I am taking this as a major win and moving on to round 74!

P.S. Thanks for all the hugs! My husband and I are very blessed that we still have both sets of our grandparents at our age. This will be the first one that will pass on either side. I am so lucky that my children have all got to know and spend time with their great grandparents as much as they have and I know that is a rare thing to get in life. I think the inevitable waiting is the hard part at this point. Thank you all though for your thoughts and prayers.

kmfeig87 · April 2019

@deepwoodslady Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers for you and your family to find comfort and peace in this sad time.

kmfeig87 · April 2019

@jenn990205 Sending hugs to you, your husband, your grandfather, and your whole family. Sending prayers of comfort for all of you.

kmfeig87 · April 2019

OSW 199 (June 15 2018)
Female, 5' 4 1/2 " age 53

Hi. My name is Trina. I've been mostly in since round 54, with a break for travel to NYC, appendicitis, and spring break. We spent spring break in Utah, day hiking in the national parks and logged 60 miles over 8 days. On vacation, I ate protein for breakfast, a reasonable lunch, a bit of gorp while hiking, corn chips after hiking (for the salt) and a large but protein & veggie heavy dinner. I didn't log, but mostly paid attention to what I ate. Happy to say that all the hiking meant I still ended up with a bit of a loss. I have about 10 pounds left to my current ultimate goal weight. Still hoping to get a bit leaner! We can do this!!!

OSW 199 (June 15 2018)
R54 Pre-challenge start weight 177

R54 SW 177 EW 175 (-2.0)
R55 SW 175 EW 171 (-4.0)
R56 SW 171 EW 170.5 (-0.5)
R57 SW 170.5 EW 169.5 (-1.0)
R58 SW 169.5 EW 166.5 (-3.0)
R59 SW 166.5 EW 164 (-2.5)
R60 SW 164 EW 159.5 (-4.5)
R61 SW 159.5 EW 159.5 (-0.0)
R62 SW 159.5 EW 154 (-5.5)

R63 SW 154 EW 155 (+1.0)
R64 SW 155 EW 155 (-0.0)
R65 SW 155 EW 155 (-0.0)
R66 SW 155 EW 151 (-4.0)
R67 SW 151 EW 150 (-1.0)
R68 SW 150 EW 146 (-4.0) Appendicitis!
R69 SW 146 EW 145.5 (-0.5) Didn't really participate for this round
R70 SW 145.5 EW 145 (-0.5)
R71 SW 145 EW 143 (-2.0)
R72 SW 143 EW 140.5 (-2.5) Out of town for the round hiking in the Utah National parks!
R73 SW 140.5 EW 138 (-2.5)

MINI GOALS
1/31 149 -- (149 first time on 1/30...but bouncing

Goal Met 2/3! )
2/28 145 -- Healthy BMI...I believe. But some of the calculators say 140 or 143

Goal Met 3/4! )
3/15 141.5 (0.5 lbs below my weight watchers lifetime member weight, pretty much haven't weighed this, since I achieved lifetime status 11 years ago! )
3/31 141 Goal Met 4/1!
4/30 137
5/31 135
6/30 133
7/31 131 -- Final goal weight (Maintain 128-133)

Goals--
Carbs < 40-
Steps/day > 12000
Exercise/walk 6 of 7 days/week

CW 140.5
RGW 139

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 140 Happy start to the round. I think I may be losing a bit of water weight from extra carbs over the Utah hiking trip!
04/04 139 Easy walk through the neighborhood with my mom yesterday. We went four miles, had to keep her moving after all the Utah hiking!
04/05 138.5 Took a fast four mile walk followed by a 5 mile walk with friends. Drank lots of water.
04/06 139.5 Good during the day, but had pizza and a brownie for dinner (salad, too). NSV--only ate one slice of pizza!
04/07 139.5 Off with my son and his team at a Destination Imagination contest all day yesterday. Eggs for breakfast, and eggs in a burrito for lunch. But the chocolate was calling me, and I indulged in a few mini- resees' peanut butter cups and mini kit-kats, and chocolate chip cookies squares. Salads and a brownie for dinner. Off to a better day today. Teddy's team did fantastic though and won the competition! Now to see if we can get support to compete at the next level!

04/08 139 Forgot to put my fitbit on yesterday...but was probably low on steps anyway! NSVs -- stopped at the store to buy some clothes. The small tops fit!! I had mostly got rid of my XL shirts and was wearing L, small was a surprise. I'm not really sure if the fact that a size 4 pair of jeans fits, means that you should buy it.....but they were only $8.99, so what the heck! I'm a bit suspicious, honestly, of some of those smaller pant sizes! And at zumba today, I actually thought I looked pretty good in the mirror! Thanks for letting me share. Have a happy day everyone!
04/09 138.5 Zumba and strength yesterday. Was tired in the morning so skipped the walk.
04/10 138.5 The scale was kind to me. Been fighting a cold all week (and losing). Yesterday I had planned on walking with a friend and just as she was driving over the sky let loose and it POURED. So we sat around and drank coffee and ate bagels and chatted instead. And since I had already had a bagel, why not have a half slice of beer bread I had made the day before, followed by a whole slice, and a chocolate chip blondie. I was good at dinner, so I don't think I really went over on calories, just carbs, but I haven't logged yet. And my steps were really low! Today is a new day!

04/11 137.5 Strength, zumba, and then a 4 mile walk to make up for a lazy Tuesday! Fasted til dinner, and then had a wonderful sashimi dinner and a beer and two mini chocolate cupcakes that I made for the kids. (Which filled out my calories for the day). Happy that the losses are still coming even with <10 to lose. I've been drinking 12-16 glasses of water a day, which always helps me!

04/12 138 Walked 3 miles, then walked another 4.5 miles with a friend, then got in a bonus zumba class in the afternoon when my son had to stay late at school. Happy with the loss this 10 days, and happy to maybe have a half pound in the bank for the next one!

R73 SW 140.5 EW 138 (- 2.5)

Fit2_T · April 2019

Round 73 (round 7 for me)

Height: 5’3
Original SW (Jan 15th): 213 lbs
CW: 191.2
TWL: 22.1 lbs
GW: 140 - 150 ( I’m not set on a number. Wherever my body settles is fine.)

Round 67 SW- 206.2 〰 EW- 204.7 (-1.5 lb)
Round 68 SW- 204.7 〰 EW- 202.3 (-2.4 lb)
Round 69 SW- 202.3 〰 EW- 200.0 (-2.3 lb)
Round 70 SW- 200.0 〰 EW- 195.5 (-4.5 lbs)
Round 71 SW- 195.5 〰 EW- 193.3 (-2.2 lbs)
Round 72 SW- 193.3 〰 EW - 191.2 (-2.1 lbs)
Round 73 SW- 191.2 〰 EW - 190.1 (-1.1 lbs)

Total challenge loss: 16.1 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 - 190.9 Being very careful with portion sizes. I feel like that is what gets me in trouble the most. I’ll eat something healthy, but eat too much. I’m getting in the habit of checking to see if I’m truly hungry before eating everything on my plate.
04/04 - 190.6 - Eating on plan.
04/05 - 190.0 - Staying on plan.
04/06 - 190.4 - Ate off plan last night. Going right back to clean eating today.
04/07 - 190.2 - I’m keeping closer to plan and I feel lighter even if the scale says I’m the same weight.
04/08 - 189.9 - Going in the right direction! I ate really well yesterday. I’ve felt really good the last couple days. I’m taking magnesium malate the last 2 days and I feel a lot clearer mentally.
04/09 - 189.4 - Going in the right direction.
04/10 - 190.1 - Mini goal —> get into the 180’s. I know if I stay the course I will get there.
04/11 - 190.3 - My weight is doing a little dance. I’m going to focus on staying on plan. As long as it’s an overall downward trend it is good.

04/12 - 190.1 - Lost 1.1 lbs this round. Going in the right direction!

Hilogirl2018 · April 2019

@deepwoodslady I'm so sorry for your loss.

musicsax · April 2019

171lake wrote: »

Female, 31 years old, 5’1”
MFP SW: 172.6 lbs 12/1/18
TWL since joined MFP as of RW 72 end: 19.7 lbs
UGW: 120 lbs
Round 65 SW 164.1 EW 162.3 (- 1.8)
Round 66 SW 162.6 EW 160.6 (- 2.0)
Round 67 SW 160.8 EW 158.4 (-2.4)
Round 68 SW 159 EW 156.4 (-2.6)
Round 69 SW 156.4 EW 155.7 (-0.7)
Round 70 SW 155.7 EW 155 (-0.7)
Round 71 SW 155 EW 153.9 (-1.1)
Round 72 SW 154.2 EW 152.9 (-1.3)

Goals for Round 73 (9th Round)
Round weight for round 73 151.x
Take spin class 3x a week
Try Yoga for the first time (was hoping to try it last round, but didn't get around to it
Chart out meals in advance throughout the round
Drink 100 oz of water

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 153.3
04/04 153.2, need to be better about tracking food. I am good for breakfast and lunch and then at night I forget to log and weigh.
04/05 152.6, back at my lowest weight. Hope to be able to stay in the 152s through Monday.
04/06 153.3, back up but know it was from lasagna and caeser salad yesterday. Sodium was much higher than usual, but will make sure to be at 100 oz today of water and hopefully will be back down by Monday
04/07 153, ate well yesterday and exercised for 70 minutes on amt machine. Going to a basketball game tonight so weight might be more tomorrow, but going to enjoy the game!
04/08 152.8, feeling confident I can end this round in a loss. I know I might see an uptick over the next couple of days for some of my choices yesterday, but had a such a great time last night!
04/09 152.8, usually I see a gain 1-2 days after a splurge so I’m very happy to see this number again. Hopefully will see it tomorrow, but again wouldn’t be upset if it goes up a bit. I don’t have any event planned til Easter than will derail me too much
04/10 152.6, hoping to end at or below this number. Even though I’m not losing at quite the rate I want (1.5) still proud that I haven’t gained in a ten day challenge yet. I am going to Italy for 10 days in early May so that’s going to change most likely. Does anyone know of a small scale that will fit in a carry on?
04/11 152.6, going to a yoga class this afternoon for the first time! Hoping that will help me keep this number or below through tomorrow
04/12 152.6, loved the yoga class but wasn’t expecting to be so sore! The class is three times a week, but going to start with going 1-2 times until my body gets used to it.

People always think yoga is an easy exercise - but it's not if you do it properly !!!

Hilogirl2018 · April 2019

10 DAY GOALS: Planning to (1) log everything carefully over the next 10 days with 1200-1400 range (2) eat noon to 8 pm most days (3) Try to boost TDEE with small daily movements to achieve 2000 steps daily (I'm disabled and I often get less than 1000 per day)
Age: 38
Height: 5'7"
Round 71 SW 157.8 EW 155.4 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 SW 155.4 EW 153 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 73 SW 153.6 EW 153.6 (+0.6 lbs)
UGW: 123

GW for this round:151 [Revised 4/08: 153]

***ROUND 73 (my 3rd)***Day/Weight/Comment
SW this round (4/02): 153
04/03 153 Off to a strong start! Yesterday I ate well, though I continue to struggle with meeting my protein goal of 60 grams. I'm always under. It's hard on just 1200 calories! How much that affects my fat loss, I don't know. Tomorrow I predict I'll be up by a few due to fast food meals with a lot of sodium...
04/04 153.6 I'll focus on the positive first: I made my step goal yesterday. Don't laugh when you read this- I did 2000 steps. You read that right. I have mobility issues and I'm usually at 1000 or less, so this was an accomplishment for me! Now for the negative...oh, wait, it's not as bad as I predicted! Only up by 0.6 lbs. Whew!
04/05 152.6 I did 3,267 steps yesterday just walking around the house more, and I'm so proud of myself. I got to eat grilled cheese and tomato basil soup with my family last night by tracking portions (half the sandwich, butter measured carefully, measured amount of soup).

I feel like I'm going to be successful this time because I'm doing 3 things in conjunction I've never done before: (1) weighing DAILY, (2) logging every bite and sticking to my calories DAILY, (3) giving and getting support from the MFP community DAILY. Oh, and perhaps equally important: (4) I'm being patient and forgiving, trusting the process enough not to freak out and give up if I stall or gain. This is a mindset shift, not a diet!
04/06 155.4 Per yesterday's insight, trying not to freak out. Had a lot of trouble eating enough yesterday, and didn't eat quality foods (cheeseburger, pizza, ice cream). Loaded with sodium. I know. Not at all balanced. Because I'm IFing, it is *sometimes* difficult to get in the junk plus the healthier stuff that would provide more balance and nutrients. The solution is obvious- eat the good stuff first, then add in treats if there's room, right? Better yet, skip the junk. I'll get there. But I'm not there yet. I've always gone extreme cold turkey in the past and burned out. This time, I'm focusing on not going over my calories, drinking tons of water, and moving more. The healhier foods will come eventually.
04/07 154.6 It was a slightly better eating day. Lunch was at a sub shop, dinner was BLTs with avocado (btw, my meatball sub sandwich was gross and I didn't even want to finish it, but I'd already accounted for it- anyone else ever make this mistake?). I was doing okay with my higher number on the scale until I realized from my MFP progress graph that it was the same weight as TWO WEEKS AGO. A real stall! I guess with all the bobbing up and down, I hadn't realized. Boooo. So then I felt super discouraged, but my MFP friends saved the day and gave me some great advice and encouragement. Two big takeaways: If I keep doing this, I'll be thrilled a year from now (strategy #4 from 4/05 check-in above) and I should be taking measurements to chart progress as well.
04/08 155.2 Managed a Beachbody workout yesterday, did not make my step goal of 2000 steps. Family went for a dozen donuts plus donut holes. Donuts are the one food I'd say I have zero self control with, and...let's just leave it at that. Today is a new day. Maybe it'll average out by the end of this round, though I'm farther from my R 73 goal of 151 than ever. I'm going to revise my goal to 153, my starting weight for this round. Four days until the last weigh in, I can do this!
04/09 154.4 All right, I feel back on track. I did 3500 steps yesterday, most at a moderate walking pace. Tracked my calories well, and I am on target for this week's calorie cycling experiment. Sunday's slide into donutland didn't set me back by a week- I'm truly making those famously important "lifestyle changes" I've always heard about!
04/10 154.4 Feeling great about my choices yesterday, lots of fresh fruit and veggies and 3390 steps! YOU GUYS, I'M WALKING! My hips are achy and I have to take breaks and ice afterward, but I'm walking! No matter what the scale says, I know I'm on the right track.
04/11 153.6 So down -.8 from yesterday, and it'll probably spike up again tomorrow. Basically, this round I've ended up maintaining last round's loss. And next week, I'm traveling and I expect to gain... maybe Round 75 will be where I start turning things around!
04/12 153.6 Yep, as expected. Met my realistic, revised goal weight. Proud of myself for doing an aerobics workout yesterday.
I'm gonna summarize this round as a learning round. Ate under my calories slightly every day, did TWO aerobics workouts and met my step goals almost every day, drank plenty of water. I don't think I messed up; my body just wasn't ready to release more fat this time around.

When people say you need persistence to see results, they also mean you need PATIENCE. You not only have to keep doing the right things, you have to keep doing them even when you *don't* see results.

Round 71 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 73 loss: (+0.6)
Total challenge lost after 3 rounds: 4.2 lbs
Goal for this round:151 *Revised on 4/08 to 153

Hilogirl2018 · April 2019

@jenn990205 I'm so sorry about the loss of your husband's grandmother. I was very fortunate to have both my grandparents until recently, and it's still so difficult not to have my grandpa around.

GrandmaJackie · April 2019

A lot has happened wow the most important thing though is the loss of Donna’s sister and Jenn familys loss of their grandfather....

@deepwoodslady I am extremely sorry for your loss. Sending you hugs and prayers for you and your family to find comfort and peace in this sadness

@jenn990205 Sending hugs to you, your husband, your grandfather, and your whole family. Also sending prayers your way.

meljoemom · April 2019

First Round - 73
Shari out in North OC, CA
50 Years Young, 5'6"

4/3...199.2
4/4...198.8...-0.4
4/5...197.8...-1
4/6... 196.4... -1.4
Hockey Game - Watched Kings beat the Golden Knights! Woot Woot! Only had 2 ounces of Absolute Raspberry over ice and some peanuts. So so proud of myself.
4/7... 197.6... +1.2
Didn't drink my dinner smoothie and my body held on for dear life with the little calories it was given. But after Monday Smoothie Cleanse will be done and took 2 hours to meal plan next week's breakfast, lunch and dinner. Promptly went shopping so that's what's in the house to cook now. Guess I'm walkin the talk this time around!
4/8... 196.6... -1
Last day of the green smoothie cleanse and feeling good. Will do measurements tomorrow. Gotta get some new runnin shoes because my knee is screaming at me after my Week 2, Day 3 C25K yesterday. Can't be injured! Friend says need shoes!
4/9... 197.2...+.6
Not enough cals in the smoothie day is all I can determine because way under cals and no cheating or extra. Moving on to my meal plan and feeling really full on it. Will stay within range and get in a workout. Gotta go get those shoes. Knee is feeling better and don't want to screw it up. W2, D3, C25K today. Measurements back to where I was when succeeding in Jan and under weight so still feeling good!
4/10...197.2…0
stayed the same, busy, busy night, but kept to the plan. Skinnytaste tacos in the crockpot.
4/11...196.2… -1
Great evening to myself. Cooked a lovely dinner and watched Aquaman… Yum to both and GOALS!
4/12...-1.2
Super happy with the result! Even had a glass of wine with dinner! I love meal planning and cooking Gina’s recipes. I am going to look SMOKIN HOT for my vacation!

Round 73 = 199.2 -> 195… total loss 4.2 lbs! Woot! Woot!

Healthywage bet started 3/31 @ 202.8 to lose 50 lbs in 6 months/27 weeks
Week 1 – 4/7……-5.2
Week 2 – 4/14…

brandyme · April 2019

Goal is to lose 2lbs
SW 142.8
GW 140.8
EW 141.8
R73 total loss: 1lb

Day/Weight/Comment
04/03 - 142.8 - dropped a pound already but I guess today was the official start so that’s where I’m starting.
04/04 - 142.5 - dropped .3 in a day, not too bad, that would be 3lbs by the end of this if I can keep it up.
04/05 - 141.6 - dropped .9 maybe going a little too fast. Didn’t quite reach my calorie goal yesterday but one day doesn’t hurt. I’ll try to be closer today.
04/06 - 142.4 - gained .8, i knew yesterday was a bit too fast but also had sweets yesterday and ate a little later than normal. It was a stressful day as well BUT its ok because today will be better and tomorrows weight will be less.
04/07 - 142.2 - small loss and more reasonable/expected results. I’ll take it. I also added in some Yoga yesterday previously I was just focused on eating right because have been on doc restriction from exercise but now I can add in yoga and I am so excited. I absolutely love Yoga. Yesterday’s practice was amazing.
04/08 - 142 - small consistent losses, I’ll take it. I have to remember I’m weighing daily. I’m used to weekly weight drops. Yoga was amazing!
04/09 - 141.9 - a little less than desired but at least it’s a loss. I am starting to get sore from the yoga, yey! I didn’t get in as much water as I wanted so that could be contributing. We will see.
04/10 - 142.4 - back up .5lbs, I think this is the TOM weight I was expecting since today is the first day. Hopefully it comes down by end of the challenge but if not I’ll have a bigger drop next round. 👍🏻
04/11 - 141.4 - Seems I may have shedded the water retention. Not exactly where I wanted to be at this point but close and much better than yesterday. As always a loss is a loss and I’ll take it!
04/12 - 141.8 - slight gain but still first few days of TOM so it’s better than expected. Overall I lost 1lb which isn’t bad. Much better than a gain. Slow and steady.

This is my first round of this 10 day challenge and the first time I’ve ever tracked daily. I’m pleasently surprised by how much insight this gives me. I can better identify negative trends and nip them in the bud well before I cause too much damage. Looking forward to the next round!

CowgirlConnieMay · April 2019

4/3 156.5
4/4 155.5
4/5 154.5
4/6 no weigh in
4/7 no weigh in
4/8 158.2
4/9 156.7
4/10 156.6
4/11 155.5
4/12 154.9

So happy to end here. Thank you all for posting your stories... So motivating. Ready for next round!! 👍👍🎉🎉

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 73

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