JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 74

Round 61 11st 12.0lb (-1 lb)
Round 62 11st 11.6lb (-0.5lb
Round 63 11st 11.8lb (+0.2lb)
Round 64 11st 8.0lb (-3.8lb)
Round 65 11st 6.8lb (-1.2lb)
Round 66 11st 6.6lb (-0.2lb)
Round 67 11st 4.0lb (-2.6lb)
Round 68 11st 4.6lb (+0.6lb)
Round 69 11st 1.4lb (-3.2lb)
Round 70 11st 0.8lb (-0.6lb)
Round 71 10st 13.8lb(-1.0lb)
Round 72 10st 13.6lb (-0.2lb)
Round 73 10st 11.6lb (-2.0lb)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/13 unable to weigh as not at home
04/14 10st 11.0lb
04/15 10st 10.6lb
04/16 10st 10.4lb
04/17 10st 10.0lb
04/18 10st 9.8lb
04/19 10st 10.2lb
04/20 10st 10.2lb
04/21 10st 10.2lb
04/22

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 62
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 178
RGW: 170
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time* {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 - gain 2.4 lbs 174.6 EW}
{Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs (FR?) 178.2 EW}

Day/Weight/Comment

4/13 - 178 - 38g carbs, 32g net carbs. Carbs were: cauliflower, broccoli slaw, poppyseed dressing, fried chicken, au jus sauce.
4/14 - 177.6 - 40g carbs, 21g net carbs. Carbs were: keto seed porridge, fried chicken, pumpkin seeds, blueberry vanilla goat cheese, horseradish in tuna.

4/15 - 177.2 - 120g carbs, guessing. Visited grands, didn't take food with me for everyone. I think they were somewhat disappointed, since it seemed to be a scramble for food. Sub shop, ugh. My youngest son brought his birthday cake to celebrate with family. Carbs were: chicken tenders, a slice of the most delicious raspberry filled amaretto cake w/amaretto buttercream frosting. Yeah it was decadent. Worth every carb and calorie, but not worth the miserable stuffed feeling afterwards.
4/16 - 177 - 24g carbs, 20g net carbs. Carbs were: breading on chicken tender, salad, pumpkin seeds, salad dressing.

4/17 - 175.2 - 38g carbs, 34g net carbs. (89g carbs, 85g net carbs) adjusted for cake😃
Carbs were: 1 baby potato, zucchini, breaded flounder, peanuts, cake. Quick added 400 calories & 50g carbs to food diary for cake. Cake must go! Passover is coming up!
4/18 - 177.6 - 50g carbs, 45g net carbs. Carbs were: green beans, mini naan, turkey kielbasa, broccoli slaw, salad dressing.

4/19 - 176.4 - 105g carbs, 101g net carbs. Carbs were: naan, unleavened bread, arugula, balsamic vinegar. Passover😁
4/20 - 175 - 52g carbs, 44g net carbs. Carbs were: Mexican squash w/vidalia onions, coconut flour cheddar crackers, dark chocolate.

4/21 -177 - 42g carbs, 34g net carbs. - Carbs were: broccoli slaw, salad dressing, salad, apple and celery in chicken salad, unleavened bread, homemade 😒"low carb" crackers😃

4/22


Seeking lower bodyfat%

Round three for me! We're in spring break at school and I have a lot on my calendar. We'll be celebrating my boyfriend's birthday, going to an MLB game, travelling to spend time with friends and their new baby, and gathering with family for Easter. This time, I'd like to average 100,000 steps for the ten days, so I'll need to add extra walking on days we're not driving. I'm not looking to actively lose weight this round, but I'd like to maintain my hard work from the last two rounds.

Female, 32 5'6''
OSW 191 lb
R72 SW 191.0 lb EW 188.4 lb
R73 SW 188.4 lb EW 184.6 lb
R74 SW 184.6 lb EW TBD
GW: 160 lb (I'll probably re-evaluate when I get there, but I remember being pretty comfortable at that weight)
Day/Weight/Comment
04/13 184.6 lb Holding steady! No workout yesterday due to a meeting that went long and unanticipated traffic on the way home. I had to get home to walk the pup! I tracked 11,415 steps. Take-out Thai food was dinner and I ate lightly throughout the day to not blow-out my calorie goals. I expect some sort of gain in the next couple of days due to planned events with high-calorie foods options.
04/14 184.6 lb Still looking good. I only tracked 5,150 steps yesterday so I'll need to take the dog out for a long walk later. We went out for lunch and it ended up being my only meal of the day and that allowed me to meet my calorie goals. Again, I'm anticipating a gain in the next couple of check-ins. We're heading to a baseball game this afternoon and I'm making a key lime pie for my boyfriend's birthday.
04/15 185.6 lb I ate so much junk yesterday. Bagel and cream cheese for breakfast, sausage and peppers and beer for lunch at the game (Go Red Sox!), and pizza, key lime pie, and GOT whiskey for dinner. Good thing birthdays only happen once a year. 😂 I wish I checked my Fitbit before I took it off because it had tracked 9,982 steps. There's something about seeing the number go over 10,000 that I really enjoy. I've got three days of light eating planned and then we're off travelling for a few days.
04/16 187.0 lb Not surprised. I tracked 10,015 steps yesterday and went a little over my calorie goals. I'm definitely going to the gym this afternoon and walking the dog this morning because we're planning on going out for dinner. We put a water filter on our kitchen tap because the water was very metallic tasting, so I'm sure my water intake will be up. I'm looking for no gain tomorrow!
04/17 187.0 lb No gain! I had tons of water, tracked 13,598 steps, and burned about 300 calories at the gym. I've tracked a little over 50,000 steps for the last five days, so I'm on track to meet my step goal. I ate lightly throughout the day to help out my dinner calories, but I got a Long Island iced tea that I regret. It was all sour mix and not worth the calories. 😖 More dog walking and another gym visit planned for this afternoon and then pub trivia with the family!
04/18 188.0 lb Yup. Beer and buffalo chicken sandwich for dinner. 15,315 steps tracked and about 40 minutes at the gym on the elliptical yesterday. Travelled 6 hours today and ate garbage food all day. I'm already looking forward to the next round to lose what I gained this round.
04/19 Travelling, no scale
04/20 Travelling, no scale
04/21 185.8 lb I didn't wear my Fitbit at all yesterday due to being in the car for most of the day. Something I had for dinner on Friday didn't agree with me, so I barely had more than a can of ginger ale yesterday. I'm feeling a little better today, but I have no appetite to speak of. It's nice to be home with the pup though!
04/22

I am back for my 7th round
My goals are: down 1.5 pounds, - increase exercise (cardio and strength), & track water consumption

Day/Weight/Steps/Water/Comment

04/13 - 186.2 lbs / 8 785 / 94 oz
04/14 - 185.6 lbs / 9 453 / 104 oz / hand weights
04/15 185.5 lbs / 6 139 / 62 oz
04/16 - 186.4 lbs / 9 003 / 78 oz - not surprised feeling better so should see this bump up gone in a couple of days
04/17 - 185.6 lbs / 9 265 / 96 oz water
04/18 - 185.8 lbs / 10 123 / 78 oz water
04/19 - 185.3 lbs / 9 281 / 100 oz water
04/20 - 185.8 lbs / 10 519 / 92 oz water, I am ok with this

04/21 - 186 lbs / 9 426 / 92 oz water
04/22

Round 74 (my 6th) OSW 382
RSW 343.6

I was really happy with last round and I’m continuing a few goals

Water! I get sloppy when it comes to water
Lower sodium
Keep up with walking, maybe I can hit another 5k steps


04/13 345.2 I was out of control with my sodium yesterday and a little over calories too. Add in that after I posted yesterday I pulled a few muscles in my leg and the water weight was inevitable. I’m resting today and I’m sure I’ll see it all drop off again in a few days.

04/14 344.2 First of what I’m sure will be several drops. I have a lowish sodium week planned. If I stay on course I should be to close to 340 by end of round.

04/15 343.4 And now a little below my round start weight. Hopefully I’ll see a little more loss over the next few days.

04/16 343

04/17 342.4 I’m a little surprised because of spasticity in my leg causing me some trouble. I was far less mobile yesterday because of it and I thought for sure I’d see some water retention. My odd nsv yesterday was my husband noticing that it’s already easier for him to help me up.

04/18. 341.6 And now I’m past forty pounds lost.

04/19 340.2 Well that’s a nice unexpected loss. I know that I have a slightly heavier sodium day planned today so I’m betting I’ll have a bounce up tomorrow. I’m so close to my goal for this month and can’t wait to watch the 330’s go by(e)

04/20. 339.8 And there’s the goal for the month and I should lose a bit more if I continue on track. I’m setting my first big goal of being in the 290’s by my anniversary at the end of October. That’s 27 weeks to lose 40 more pounds, at the rate I’ve been going I think I can do it.

04/21. 339.8 I’ll take that. I had some popcorn late and I’m not sure that I wasn’t over sodium. My nsv yesterday was standing long enough to make gravy, in the past I’ve had to sit every so often.

04/22

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 32 FOR ME.

“YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE PERFECT TO BE AMAZING”




MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R73 EW= 191.8
R74 EW= TBD

Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: Lose 2 pounds this round.
First Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 179 by my Birthday on May 10th by sticking to my plan to lose 1.5 pounds per week (or 2 lbs per round).
My Second Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 169 by the 4th of July using the same plan as above.
My Third Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 149 by Halloween.
Exercise:
During each Weight goal I plan on doing cardio in the form of dancing at aerobic levels whenever possible. I would also like to walk as much as possible although walking outside is impossible for me this time of year.

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


Day/Weight/Comment
04/12 …..191.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

04/13 …..191.8 ….. Busy helping nieces with funeral arrangements for my sister. Doing this all long distance although I am getting some help from my local funeral home. Memorial services at a later date. Things will be hectic for the next few days. I don’t expect a lot of progress in my exercise or diet. Just trying to hang in there. But I wish everyone lots of luck this round!

04/14 ….. 192.0….. I am going to try to stick to plan today regardless of stress & busy schedule. It is, as always, a heavy work day for me on Sunday. I’m going to take it & run with it!

04/15 …..191.8 ….. I Tried hard yesterday in spite of it all. I had several days of grab & go immediately following my sister’s death. I also ate my emotions. Lots of mistakes like being too busy to eat dinner then bingeing later at night. I was back on track yesterday as my appetite was suddenly gone so it wasn’t difficult. Yesterday’s stats: 1036 Calories In / 2375 Calories Out. 9 Net Carbs. 11,202 Total Steps & 4.04 Total Miles. IF: 20:4 due to lack of hunger most of the day & evening. Charged fitbit so I am not sure about sleep time. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I took a 28 minute moderately paced walk. More arrangements today in Tennessee from Michigan. We are finalizing much of it today, I hope. I am electronically submitting pics etc for obituary etc. I have multiple cabins to clean here at home/work. Busy day today for me but staying busy helps during such grief. I hope to stay on plan though as best I can again with my eating & exercise. I just need a minute and I will work hard on making it as healthy a minute as possible. Thanks again to everyone for the hugs & luv.

04/16 ….. 191.8….. I am still all over the place here. I ate grilled cheese & tomato soup & crackers for the first time in over a year. A big no-no in my plan. Yesterdays stats: 2070 Calories In / 2705 Calories out. 158 Net Carbs. 16,046 Total Steps & 6.84 Total Miles. IF 18:6 . 11/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 3 hours & 50 minutes waking up still exhausted this morning but unable to sleep anymore. The plus is that I managed a 75 minute moderately paced walk so that I would not totally abandon all my goals. However, I ate the grilled cheese meal after the walk, so that was disappointing. I still need a minute here. I am still really struggling with the death. If I can just hold on without a gain I will be happy. However, tomorrow is travel (including restaurant) and Thursday is a business launch party complete with food, so that coupled with my emotions is making me nervous. I am going to work hard today and take each day as they come. My emotions will settle in at some point and I will get strong. I just have to try to mitigate the damage right now, every day, as I hobble & limp along because it does feel like I’m on a hilly, curvy, muddy treacherous road dragging my heart behind with a chain. I ‘ve been on this road before. Time does NOT heal all wounds, but it does get better. Walking toward the light here folks.

04/17 …..191.8 ….. I had a very good day yesterday for eating on plan & for some planned exercise (walking). Very low on water, however and I am sure I’m dehydrated somewhat. Finalization of plans for my sister were made including my final payment by phone. I am proud that I did not eat those emotions. Travel today & social event tomorrow will test me. I am weak & vulnerable right now, but I am also committed so we’ll see how this goes. Yesterday’s stats: 1028 Calories In/2238 Calories Out. 28 Net carbs due mainly to the veggies in my lunch. 12,104 Total Steps & 5.12 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 12/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept an amazing 7 hours & 4 minutes but still woke up tired. I laid in bed another hour but couldn’t sleep, so I am getting a late start on my trip. Feeling a bit better now after my black coffee. I walked 1 hour & 51 minutes at a semi brisk pace. I just have not felt like dancing. It feels to festive at such a sorrowful time. I will get back there asap. Sadly but thankfully, life on earth goes on & I will too. I continue to appreciate the notes & hugs. Thanks folks!

04/18 …..192.6 ….. Logged (way too many calories & carbs) as best I could. Only meal out when out of town which included breaded chicken & mashed potatoes & a small dessert which all came with the meal. Carby but portions were in control which is an NSV for me. The pre-packaged snacks I brought along helped keep me in check for most of the very long day. I walked 12,281 total steps. 5.42 Total Miles. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 4 hours 31 minutes last night & woke up refreshed. Today is the launch party for my middle daughter on her Mary Kay business so I will try to keep things in check. I must remember water to flush my likely sodium retention after yesterday. The scale went up which is likely some sodium, but I am proud that I handled it in a much controlled manner yesterday. If I even sniff carbs over 50g my weight goes up so this is not unexpected. This too shall pass. Onward!

04/19 ….192.6. ….. Family emergency with my daughter last night. Her and my 1 yr old grandson ended up spending the night at my house last night after I returned home from the launch party. I am babysitting today. It’s keeping me on my toes for sure! Yesterday’s stats: 2289 Calories In / 2525 Calories Out. 168 Net Carbs. 11,652 Total Steps & 6.52 Total Miles. IF 12:12. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 3 hours & 11 minutes and while often it is enough sleep, I am beginning to really realize that it leaves me with a larger than average awake & eating window which can make it rough. I wish I could sleep more but my business just won’t allow it & I’ve become accustomed. I fit in a 27 minute dance even though I was away from home for quite some time yesterday. Sample song “Slow Ride” by Foghat. Have a great weekend everyone.

04/20 ….. 192.4….. Daughter stayed a second night last night. I ate a few things off plan but the DGS at age 1 kept me running again so that helped! 1714 Calories In / 2608 Calories Out. 111 Net Carbs : / 13,187 Total Steps & 5.58 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 3 hours & 27 minutes. I danced a 25 minute set. Sample song “Best Friend’s Girl” by The Cars.

04/21 …..196.3 ….. What????? 4 pounds up overnight? Calories In 1836 which is maintenance. Ate ½ pc lasagna for lunch out. Ate the other half later for dinner. Gave away the garlic bread. 2 cupcakes while baking, but overall it was not a lot of food yesterday. Carbs are killers when I eat them, and now today is Easter Dinner. This round is not going to end well for a number of reasons. Buckle down tomorrow & report a better weight by day #1 of round 75 is the goal. Happy Easter everyone!

04/22 ….. …..

4th round for me.
R71 SW 161.0, EW 159.4 (-1.6)
R72 SW 159.4, EW 155.2 (-4.2)
R73 SW 155.2, EW 150.2 (-5.0)

R74 SW 150.2
R74 GW because I lost so much in R73 due to being sick and the reality of 2 weekends including Easter in this round my goal will be 149.5

Original start weight 180 (April 2018). Stopped trying in September (153.6) and back up to 161 (March 2019)
UGW 140 (end of July)

Day/Weight/Comment
04/13 151.2 not surprised as I ate whatever I wanted yesterday. Back on track today before good habits disappear.
04/14 150.6 food choices not great but portions in check so pretty good for the weekend.
04/15 150.6 pretty happy with that!
04/16 149.8 good food choices and portions yesterday. Hoping for a few days of very healthy eating and then not too much of a gain on the long weekend.
04/17 149.8 🙂
04/18 149.6
04/19 149.0
04/20 148.8 👍
04/21 150.8 woah! Not going to reach my goal although I’m sure that’s mostly sodium from Vietnamese dinner out. I’m sure R75 will be better 😂 I’m not upset though it is a holiday weekend and I feel I’ve done well this round overall. Easter dinner tonight.
04/22

@cpanus I hope you are feeling better.

@astroamy Just keepin’ life real.

@hixa30 welcome!

@deepwoodslady Donna, who knows what causes these crazy gains! Oh, I think we do. Those added carbs caused you to retain water, would be my guess. You’ve had a rough round but you know what you have to do. You’ve got this!

I can’t believe tomorrow is the last day of this round! I hope to see you all in Round 75 starting Tuesday!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10739693/just-give-me-10-days-round-75/p1?new=1

Female 5’1” Age 69 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5 UGW ??? SW Rnd 74 128.5

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

Recommended reading and viewing -
What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

4/12 128.5
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4/13 128.5
4/14 128.5 Two adult beverages-no carbs- last night. GKI is going down-YAY!
4/15 129.0 Going to water fitness for the first time this season! WF was great. Only 12 of us in the pool. It was a bit chilly when the wind came up just before we finished.
4/16 128.5 Went to the gym with Amy.
4/17 128.0 Art Quilts this morning, Bingo tonight.
4/18 128.0 How did I miss adding yesterday?
4/19 128.0 Busy day and super late check in. Excellent day!
4/20 127.0 Spent the day sewing with Amy
4/21 127.0 Happy Hoppy Easter

Round - 74
Shari out in North OC, CA
50 Years Young, 5'6"
SW = 207
GW = 145

1st RD 74: SW 199.2 -- EW 195
2nd RD Goal Min -2 lbs = 193

Meal Plan! Meal Plan! Meal Plan!
Last week worked AWESOME! Make the time Sunday to MEAL PLAN and SHOP! Enter it all into MFP so it’s permanent and I will get this DONE! Vacation here I come! New ME here I come!

4/13…194.8... -.2
Scale went down another .2 Decided NOT to go to the fish fry and came home and worked out instead. Yay Me! Made ST Fish Sticks and roasted veggies for dinner and while cooking 2 oz of blueberry vodka then glass o wine while I stuck my feet in the amazing massager DH bought me for my bday last year. I am so blessed and feeling it. Have lunch out with friends today so already entered what I am going to have (carnitas tostada and only one at 288 cals - NO BEER) and sticking to it. Happy Saturday EVERYONE. Stay ON PLAN!
4/14… 195...+.2
Not too bad considering our hosts last night added mashed potatoes and wine to the menu. I had a feeling so put in an extra workout and logged in the wine before I left. The taters were a complete surprise, but I barely had a 1/4 cup so YAY Me!
4/15… 195.8... +.8
Boo.. overindulged. Kept the food in check but had some beer and wine. Hoping most of the lb is the saltiness of dinner. Will see after today. Meal planned well and shopped yesterday so ready for the week.
4/16…197.2... +1.4
Double boo and bummed. Didn't get too crazy over cals, but sodium was ridiculous and had to taste everything hubby is prepping for a big luncheon he is putting on. Bad choices.
4/17…195.8... -1.4
That's better. DH brought home lots of leftovers from the lunch so the boys in the house ate big and weren't hungry for any sort of dinner. Had the place to myself and stuck to plan for lunch so wasn't too hungry myself. I refuse to register a gain in 10 flipping days! Bound and determined. Have 5 more days to ditch that other lb. I can do this. Even with Easter because with MFP, ST and CMT I have all the tools I need. +Will Power? Can't be beat!
4/18…195.4... -.4
So yesterday reweighed after some tummy trouble and it went down to 195. Had a difficult couple of days with my lovely intestinal track... so seeing the extra .4 today when I was really good yesterday is a bit of a bummer. Was a higher sodium day with some turkey albondigas soup so planning on that coming down tomorrow. Doesn't look like I am going to see that 2 lb loss this round without a miracle . Saved my breakfast for work cuz we had a breakfast and Easter Egg hunt. I work at a fabulous place so lots of fun. No cookies, cakes or sweet stuff. Was reminded how much I love oatmeal with strawberries and blackberries! It's a good day! Happy Holy Thursday and the start of the Triduum! Easter here we come!
4/19…192.4... -3
WOW! I really WAS holding onto that salt! And I read someone else posting how they have a few days of slight gains or no loss at all then BAM a nice drop. So so so happy. Today is Good Friday and a fast day so lots of little munching until dinner so it all equals one meal. Should be able to keep it!
4/20…194.8... +2.4
Not real, but ok. Worked out today, took pups for walk, cleaned the house, then went to Easter Vigil. On my feet all day.
4/21… 192.6... -2.2
I'm going to assume that since I have been in the 192s twice this week that that is my true weight. Will be careful today, but made skinnytaste carrot cake that I am REALLY looking forward to. No rolls, just the ham, and only 1/2 cup each of mac and potato salad. Make good choices my friends! Enjoy, but don't over indugle, right? I got this. HAPPY EASTER!
4/22…

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… -2.6
Week 3 - 4/21... -2.4