JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 76

Goals for R76
- Exercise - 3-6 mile walks outdoors 4-5 days/week; weight training 3 days/week.
- Food - eat healthy, mostly veggies, fish, whole grains, and fruit
- Weight - will follow Exercise & Food, but goal is 124 by the end of summer.

UGW - 124
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
OSW - 151.8 (Aug. 31, 2016)
Restart (R76) - 156.2 (May 3, 2019)

Weight on 2/2015 - 218.2
Lost 75#, regained 12 (to 156) on metabolism reset 11/16-6/17. FIrst round (R15) Aug. 2017. R75 end weight 156.2 (+3.2) !?!??!?!?!?!

Day/Weight/Comment

05/03 - 156.2
I've been reading a bit about the dangers of obsessive tracking (which I've been doing for 4 years, even through gaining periods) and the imprecision of determining caloric content of foods and burn through exercise. So I'm experimenting this round with not counting calories but simply paying attention to what I eat, how much, and when. We'll see what happens.

05/04 - 159.4
Okay, I’m officially upset and befuddled. I did have 2 pieces of pizza last night, but come on. This is the heaviest I’ve been in a couple of years, and although my clothes still fit, I am most unhappy. I don’t think it’s even possible to gain 9 pounds in a month. Going into bunny rabbit mode for a while.

05/05 - 157
At least that's headed in the right direction.

05/06 - 156.2
Yesterday was a good day, mainly because I didn't cave in to snacking and I was outside a lot in the beautiful Spring sunshine. Today is a little gloomy, but that's ok, I have flowers to plant.

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05/10
05/11
05/12

Round 76

OSW - 213
CW - 173.3
RGW - 172.3
UGW – 125

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
Round 70 * 0.0
Round 71 * 0.0
Round 72 * +.02
Round 73 * 0.00
Round 74 Skipped
Round 75 *-2

5/3 173.3 Down a little. Walked three miles yesterday after work. I had the bright idea that I was going to walk down to the creek to check the water level after 3 days of rain. Three days of rain means mud... slippery mud.
5/4 173.1 Still going down if only slightly. Good food day yesterday. My trail walk turned in to an indoor walk thanks to more kitten rain.
5/5 173.8 Attended my great nephew's 1st bday party yesterday. Food served: hot dogs, potato chips and cake. Even when I wasn't watching what I ate I would not eat hot dogs and potato chips. I hate both. So Saturday was a bad food day, good breakfast but a carrot cake cupcake for lunch. I worked in the yard for a couple of hours before I went to the party. I know I shouldn't have this much yard work to do but the first 3 weeks were tree/brush clearing. I was able to burn the first of the wood I cut myself in the firepit, probably the best part of the weekend.
5/6 174.3 Sunday wasn't much better food wise but I mowed, planted a ton of flowers, and got in a 2-mile walk. I was too tired to go much further and the trail was too muddy to try. I learned my lesson falling in the mud.
5/7 172.6 Whoosh!!! Almost 2 pounds overnight, adios agua! The weekend was actually mentally very taxing. Too much family, one friend got sick while on a 1 man road trip - he's 2 states away and I am helpless. Finally a reminder of my bf's cancer (technically in remission) which as he calls his early expiration date. He's losing weight but hasn't changed his diet. I ended up leaving work yesterday to "work from home" (yes I know how lucky I am to have this privilege). Which I did until 3:30, then I went for a walk. I had already committed to giving the roommate a ride home from work, so I stopped my walk took her home and went back for another 3 miles. Five miles total, in the woods, part of it in the rain. It's just what my soul needed. I am so happy to have found something that soothes me that's not ice cream/doughnuts/pepperoni pizza.

SW: 170.0
GW: 135.0

Round 75 EW: 167


Day/Weight/Comment

05/03: 167 No change since yesterday. Stayed on target. So happy it's Friday!

05/04: 167 Had a few cocktails last night but eating was good. Busy day today! Eating pork egg role in a bowl for dinner. It's Amazing. It's at peaceloveandlowcarb.com if anyone wants to try it!

05/05: 168.2 wahhhhh Maybe the delayed effects of the alcohol Friday night? Oh well, it's cleaning day at my house. Since our 2 week vacation, illness, husband out of town, and super busy weeks I don't think my house has EVER been so cluttered and dirty. It's time to tackle it!

05/06: 167 okay back down but ready to see this number go. I got a ton accomplished in my house yesterday but definitely more work to be done. No time today as work is busy, have to bring ice cream sundae stuff to school for teacher appreciation and daughters TBall practice. Salsa chicken going in the Crock-Pot this AM for an easy and quick meal tonight.

05/07: 167 Again!! My eating times were all screwy yesterday which lead to some pre dinner snacking. So not terrible to see the same number.

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05/11
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I'd love to join this challenge, I know its nearly half the way through , will try my hardest to lose something
Female 28 , 5ft 3

Day / Weight /Comment
05/03
05/04
05/05
05/06
05/07 / 79.8kg / First Day
05/08
05/09
05/10
05/11
05/12

I am a 50 year old 5'5" woman. I am trying to get healthier to avoid diabetes and all of the problems that come from being overweight.

I have found this challenge to be both rewarding and frustrating! Looking at my weight daily has been a real eye opener to see all of the fluctuations and how a high carb day will affect me and the loss for 2-3 days after. I have been participating in this challenge since Round 40.

Start Weight Feb 2018 - 202
Next Goal - 170 I will get there.
Ultimate Goal - 145-150

Round 70 - SW - 179.6 EW- 177.4 - average weight over 10 days - 178.1
Round 71 - SW - 175.4 EW - 178.2 Average weight over 10 days - 178.3
Round 72 - SW - 182.4 EW -180.2 Average weight over 10 days - 179.8
Round 73 - SW - 181.4 EW - 183.2 Average weight over 10 days - 181.3
Round 74 - SW - 181.4 EW - 180.4 - Average weight over 10 days - 181.4
Round 75 - SW - 179.4 EW - 178.2 - Average weight over 10 days - 178.4

May 3 - 175.2 - I started swim lessons last night again. I haven’t been in the water since my last set ended in August. This is a stroke improvement class and this instructor is probably the best I have had. Weight is funnily low today, not sure how much I trust it, but it was nice to see.

May 4 - 179.4 - I don’t believe my scales anymore. I have changed the battery and the fluctuations are still a bit insane. I guess I’ll have to break down and get another one. I was expecting to be a bit up today though because yesterday was not a good eating day.

May 5 - 176.2 - I had a good day yesterday. Stayed within my calorie goals and got a little exercise in.

May 6 - 175.6 - had a good day yesterday calories were a bit over and sugar intake was definitely higher than normal.

May 7 - 176.2 - another fairly decent day yesterday. I need to buy some groceries today and get other things besides carbs in the house.

OSW 229.4
RSW 189.4

Day/Weight/Comment
05/03 187.6
05/04 186.4
05/05 185.8 That was a nice surprise! My goal for the round is 185 but if I stay here that's fine too, lots of special events coming up.
05/06 186.2 Finally some nice weather! 18.5k steps yesterday. Today is a 12 hour work day but will try to get out for a short walk at supper break time - retirement lunch for my colleague
05/07 185! Hurdle #1 successfully cleared! Hubby's b'daytoday - dinner at French Restaurant tonight. Plan on having a glass of wine but skipping dessert.
05/08
05/09
05/10
05/11 Ordinations (my favourite event of the year)
05/12 Mother's day

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 62
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 178.2
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}
{Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs (FW) 175.4 EW}
{Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs (FW) 177.2 EW}

Day/Weight/Comment

5/03 - 178.2 - 22g carbs, 18g net carbs. Carbs were: peanut butter, salad, deli turkey.
5/04 - 179 - 33g carbs, 24g net carbs. Carbs were: peanut butter, cauliflower, au jus sauce.

5/05 - 178.8 - 110g carbs. Carbs were: crackers, lettuce.
5/06 - 179 - 100g carbs, 96g net carbs. Carbs were: belgian waffles (2) salad dressing, broccoli slaw, strawberry preserves. Trying to just satisfy what my body wants right now, within reason. An increase in carbs, wrong type, but thats what was available.

5/07 - 178.8 - 68g carbs, 56g net carbs. Carbs were: broccoli slaw, salad dressing, crackers, peanut butter, avocado. Another day of increased carbs, but bringing it back down. I don't feel that urgency to eat now.




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5/11
5/12


Seeking lower bodyfat%

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 58 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 34 FOR ME.



“NO IF’s……..JUST WHEN’s”
***I WILL keep my estrogen fed breast cancer in remission***
***I WILL continue to improve my type 2 diabetes until it is in also in remission***
***I WILL continue to improve my thyroid function***
***I WILL stop demanding so my of my heart by losing weight & getting fit & improving my BMI***
***I WILL reduce / eliminate knee pain, hip pain & joint pain by getting lighter and stronger***
***I WILL have a better self-image of myself ***
***I WILL TAKE CONTROL of my own health***



MY STATS:
Highest weight ever (2014/2015): 253
Original starting weight for this current journey : (1-11-2018) 235.0
R75 EW= 197.6
R76 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: Lose 2 pounds this round.
First Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 192 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 182 by the 4th of July using the same plan as above.
My Third Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 164 by Halloween.
My Fourth Long Term Weight Goal: Weigh 150 by Jan 11, 2020 (my 2 year anniversary of current Keto dieting).
Final goal: 145-150. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
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
05/02 …..197.6 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

05/03 …..197.4 ….. 1708 Calories In / 2245 Calories Out. 83 Net Carbs. 8243 Total Steps & 3.49 Total Miles. IF 16:8. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 3 hours & 45 minutes. I did 14 minutes on my brother’s elliptical (he lives next door). Kitchen remodel still in full swing. No stove, no sinks & I can’t get to the refrigerator well. I moved the microwave to a different location & can warm some frozen dinners from my garage freezer, but the carbs do not fall in line with what I wanted. Otherwise, I am trying to be careful & mindful. What’s done so far in the room is looking fantastic. They will be back on Monday, so at least I can get to my fridge over the weekend. Still no sink or water, but they plugged in the stove for me when they left at 4:30. I hope you all will have a fabulous round. I expect another challenging round for me between the celebrations & the remodel but my jeans were tight putting them on today so I have renewed motivation! I dropped .2 pounds today, could be water, could be worry!  Good luck everyone!


05/04 ….. 196.2….. Whoosh, there it is! Finally the deficits are rearing their LOVELY head! Yesterdays Stats: 1384 Calories In / 2223 Calories out. 29 Net Carbs which included veggies & 4% cottage cheese. An administrative day mostly sitting at the desk. Not much movement which is difficult right now anyway. I can’t get through my kitchen & livingroom with the remodel & I can’t leave so movement will be at a minimum most days. 8407 Total Steps & 3.56 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 11/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 4 hours & 50 minutes. Finally I’m off the 3 hour per night streak!!!! Sunny & beautiful today. I hope to get some outside yard work in since the carpenter isn’t coming today. Enjoy your day everyone!


05/05 ….. 195.0….. Yay. I had lots of exercise & movement yesterday & its paying off! Yesterdays Stats: 1283 Calories In / 2551 Calories out. 27 Net Carbs. 15,434 Total Steps & 6.53 Total Miles. IF 16:8. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept a glorious 5 hours & 47 minutes which I really needed & I woke up refreshed. I took a short & leisurely 15 minute walk & I worked for 2 hours on yardwork, mainly raking. It’s a beautiful day today.



05/06 ….. 195.0….. Travel Today. I plan on making some good choices but will enjoy my day . Yesterday we met friends at a DQ about 20 miles away & I couldn’t resist a blizzard. I ordered a small & was very careful the rest of the day, so I will do the same today. So far, it did not show up on the scale. Calories In 1840 / Calories Out 2440. 114 Net Carbs. 10,309 Total Steps & 4.36 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I charged my fitbit so I am unsure of sleep hours but it wasn’t much. I just want to say that what I am most thankful for today is that the DQ is 20 miles from me! The blizzard of the month is Cookie Jar & it's amazing. The last thing I'd need is to have DQ right around the corner so I am very grateful. Enjoy your week everyone!


05/07 ….. 195.6….. After Travel Weigh In. Not bad for a bloating high sodium Chinese buffet. I did not get 2nd’s & tried to remain pretty careful for the rest of the day. I’m a little confused about my calorie expenditure. Fitbit puts me at having burned 3430 calories & that seems too much considering I was riding in car quite often. I did walk a lot in stores but……. I put my fitbit on my shoelaces to get credit for my walking. Could this have made it incorrect? Other Stats: Best Guess calories In 2770/ 3430 Calories Out (???), 179 Net Carbs. 10,425 Total Steps & 4.41 Total Miles. I did not Fast. 11/13 Fitbit Step Hours due to car ride. I ended up with a terrible runny nose & sneezing cold by last night. I slept 6 hours & 45 minutes & my body was grateful. I did elliptical for 37 minutes after returning home which burned another 314 Calories.



05/08 ….. …..
05/09 ….. …..
05/10 ….. ….. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!!
05/11 ….. …..
05/12 ….. ….. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OF YOU LADIES WITH CHILDREN AND/OR PETS. I WILL BE CELEBRATING MY BIRTHDAY & MOTHER’S DAY TODAY WITH MY CHILDREN. A SPECIAL DINNER HAS BEEN PLANNED FOR ME.

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

“official weigh ins”:



Round 76 – End of May goal weight: 217
5/3 – 223.4
5/4 – Did not weigh
5/5 – 223.8
5/6 – Work Travel – Did not weigh, tracking
5/7 – Work Travel – Did not weigh, tracking
5/8 –
5/9 –
5/10 –
5/11 –
5/12 –

Hi 10-Dayers!!! Looks like you've all made great progress since I was here last.
I took a break from weighing daily after starting a new job with irregular hours. Was travelling a lot and just tired of looking at the same up and down 8 pounds since February. A foot injury slowed me down, but kept doing as much as I could, so even though was @ a weight plateau turns out I've managed to lose an additional 8 inches since then. Muscle really does weigh more, lol ....

Jumping back in because I've finally settled into my new schedule and recently committed to a self-inflicted "beach body boot camp" mentality between now and July 3rd. Know the daily check-in will help keep me motivated and on track .... Happy Summer FitFam!!

May 07 ~ 213.8
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