JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 76

UK Female age 47
Height 5' 3"

Start Weight on 1st Jan '19 - 158.5lb
End R64 - 154.9lb - Round loss 3.6lb - Loss to date 3.6lb
End R65 - 149.9lb - Round loss 5.0lb - Loss to date 8.6lb
End R66 - 149.9lb - Round loss 0.0lb - Loss to date 8.6lb
End R67 - 148.0lb - Round loss 1.9lb - Loss to date 10.5lb

End R70 - 150.6lb - Round loss 1.8lb - Loss to date 7.9lb
End R71 - 149.7lb - Round loss 0.9lb - Loss to date 8.8lb
End R72 - 150.6lb - Round gain 0.9lb - Loss to date 7.9lb
End R73 - 144.8lb - Round loss 5.8lb - Loss to date 13.7lb
End R74 - 144.2lb - Round loss 0.6lb - Loss to date 14.3lb
End R75 - 141.6lb - Round loss 2.6lb - Loss to date 16.9lb

Aiming to continue with the motivation and focus I had in the last round
Target for the round is to weigh in under 140 ........
Aiming to keep as active as possible - try to get in 10k steps everyday (if I'm not at the gym) by fitting in a quick lunchtime walk at work.

Its a Bank holiday weekend here in the UK so family dinner Sunday then friends round on Monday so going to be a tough start and a Sunday morning finish when I rarely weigh my lowest .... But these are excuses I guess not reasons so onwards and downwards. Here we go ............................


R76 start weight - 141.6lb

03/05 - 142.0lb (+0.4lb) Slightly up but not unusual for a Friday morning as we nearly always have home made burgers Thursday night so my carbs are higher than other days. Not worried as overall calories were all ok. Did 11k steps yesterday and so far today done a 2500 step walk and week 1 day 1 of C25k (going to try it and see if I can get to like running although I am doubtful and may end back on my bike - just wanted to try something else). Food all planned for the day too. Here's to a great Friday

04/05 - 141.4lb (-0.6lb) and there goes the burger bun!! 12k steps yesterday including my first C25K so that was all good. We've got a skip being delivered today so will be spending the weekend loading that up with building rubbish and clearing a bit more of the garden so plenty of exercise ahead and will no doubt ache lots by the time I go back to work Tuesday! Food planned for today so all looking good so far. Have a great weekend everyone and for those in the UK enjoy the long bank holiday weekend

05/05 - 141.2lb (-0.2lb)
06/05 - DNW
07/05 - 144.6lb (+ 3.4lb) I know this isn't real weight gain just a post bank holiday gain which consisted of a family roast dinner Sunday, friends round for dinner last night and I did have 3 G&T's over the weekend. Did also spend a large part of the weekend loading up a skip with builders rubble so got a good workout and definitely didn't drink enough water. Back to normal today - food planned and prepped and gym session tonight so its all good

08/05 - 142.0lb (-2.6lb) theres most of the weekend whoosh - as ever food prepped and planned, water bottle at my side ........ Carb heavier dinner (all within calories though) of baked potatoes and salad but still hoping for a drop tomorrow......

09/05 - 142.2lb (+0.2lb) as expected given my dinner last night. Been a "meh" round so far - nothing really moved - always amazes me how long it takes for your body to "get over" a weekend (even though it wasn't particularly indulgent and I did loads of activity). 3 days left of the round though to make a difference and aim to finish lower than I started - had hoped for under 140 but looks like I may have to save that for R77.... Food prepped for the day and gym PT session tonight ...

10/05 - 141.1lb (-1.1lb) Don't you just love a Whoosh Food planned for the day and feeling positive for a decent end to the Round and to finish lower than I started. Next weeks worth of food planned, on line shop done and shopping being delivered today so no reason not to have a good week

11/05 - 139.6lb (-1.5lb) Wow that was unexpected but I will happily take it. Stepped on the scales twice just to make sure though. Didn't have a particularly heavy dinner last night so think some of it may be that so may possibly see the scale up a bit tomorrow? Went to the gym this morning for a mobility session, had my favourite breakfast of smoked haddock and feeling good so far and set up ready for a great weekend ahead.
Have a good one everyone

12/05 - 140.20lb (+0.80lb) As expected from yesterday but pleased with this round as still on track to meet my target. 1.4lb down over the round as a whole

See you all round 77.....

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.

May 8 - 176.4 - I was hungry all evening last night I don’t know why. I managed to stay within calories but it was a struggle.

May 9 - 175.0 - had a great eating day and got some exercise in!

May 10 - 176.4 - I don’t know how accurate my scale is, it also showed 169.4 this morning but I don’t trust it.

May 11 - 178.0 - today marks 10 years that I have been smoke free. Now to get my weight where I want it to be. Yesterday was a long day after a near sleepless night Thursday. Carbs were high.

May 12 - 177.0 and 175.0 are the readings that showed up today. I have replaced the batteries in my scale and I make sure it’s level on the floor. Does anyone have any suggestions? I will use the 177 instead of the 175.0 in my average.

05/03 270.2 Feeling pretty good about today. Made it through the first three days of low carb diet and went for a jog last night. Seeing a weight drop is really uplifting.

05/04 268.6 Worked last night. Nothing like a 13 hour shift to help get the blood moving!

05/05 268.2 Worked last night. So many steps! Today is run day, but I picked up a shift, so I'll be trying for my 5K at midnight. Eating is on point, and I feel really good about pretty much everything.

05/06 265.8 Holy crap! I expected to be up, since I spent all night cooking, meal prepping for the week. I logged every bite I took, and I guess it wasn't as much as I'd assumed. Ran 5K and now for a 13 hour shift.

05/07 266.0 Work was rough, and I ran that out for 1.5 miles. Saw a podiatrist. Turns outs one leg is shorter than the other! Weight is up a bit, and I'm weirdly glad. Dropping lbs so fast was making me nervous. I've got 'slow and steady' as my mantra, and I don't want to fall into the trap of craving a big loss every day.

05/08 265.4 A couple days off, and I'm still eating well. Doing my wakeup and bedtime routines. The fridge is packed with easy grab meals for the next week. Making the act of healthy choices the easiest one.

05/09 266.0 Skipped running today, boo. Will go first thing in the morning after work. Weight held steady through two days off! I feel like I've made good eating choices. Sleep average is at goal of 7hrs. I'm up to 9 push-ups a day. It's been a very good week. Thank you all for this daily check in.

05/10 265.2 Work was rough. No: Brutal. 13.5 hour shift and my uterus decided to remind me that I have endometriosis, and my lower back chimed in for funsies. It was not a good night. Times like these make me so proud when I don't hit the vending machine. Stick to my bag lunch, pop some Tylenol, and power through. Rough times pass, but I just gotta hold out till morning. I did, and I'm still hurting, still tired, but filled with satisfaction and accomplishment.


05/11 266.0 Whew, weekend has been hard and I totally binged on sugar free cheese cake bites. Got work tonight. Good thing, because it means no snacking!

05/12 264.0 Know what I said about no snacking? Well I earned this weight loss! Night shift ordered pizza last night and I stuck to my bag lunch! Then, I went for a 5K run this morning and got a high five from another runner and I felt like a cool kid!

❤️❤️6.2 lbs lost this challenge, and 9 lbs overall. Feeling great, thank you!❤️❤️

R74 SW: 208.9 EW: 210.0 AW: 209.3 (-1.1)
R75 SW: 211.4 EW: 208.3 AW: 209.3 (0.0)


Day/Weight/Comment
05/03--207.6 Lowest weight in about 3 years. Went to trainer yesterday...my trainer complimented me on my strong back, I felt really good. Hubby and I practiced our dancing last night.
05/04--207.6 Going for a run today, The weather is supposed to be great here today so later hubby and I will be taking the dog for a long walk and then going out for dinner.
05/05--207.4 Perfect weather in the PNW yesterday for a run...ran for 4.5 miles. I went out for dinner yesterday and ate something that I have a food sensitivity to so I expect a bump up in the scale over the next couple of days, but I made a conscious decision to eat the food so I'm okay with that. Went to the gym this morning. My husband was impressed that he could see the definition in my shoulder muscles as I was tying my shoes...it's funny how a compliment about something like shoulder muscles could make my day.
05/06--208.5 There's the jump I was expecting. I woke up with a tummy ache and felt heavy, so I knew the weight gain was because of me eating food I was sensitive to, but back to my non-sensitive food eating today. Doctor's appointment today and run later today.
05/07--208.3 Ran 2 miles yesterday, was going to run longer but it was a little too humid. Trainer tonight.
05/08--208.7 Sore from trainer yesterday and was so hungry when I got home. Snacked and didn't drink a lot of water today. Will make sure to get water in today. Run today and then yoga.
05/09-208.5 Was pretty warm when I went out to run yesterday so I cut the run a little short. Yoga was great. Trainer tonight.
05/10--208.7 Had a great workout yesterday. My trainer, who is usually on the subdued side, was giving me fist bumps.
05/11--209.8 Well, all my snacking has caught up with me. Regardless of the scale I went out and ran 5 miles, which is the longest distance I've ran in years. More importantly I woke up later than I had planned and didn't want to go run, but instead I went out in the heat and easily ran the 5 miles...for me that's more important than the number on the scale
05/12--208.9 Went to the gym this morning and then going to take the dog out for a long walk.

R76 SW: 207.6 EW: 208.9 AW: 208.4 (-0.9)

My 6th Round!
10 DAY GOALS: Planning to (1) log everything carefully over the next 10 days 1250 or fewer calories with 20 grams total carbs (2) 16-hour fast most days (3) Try to boost TDEE with small daily movements to achieve 3000 steps daily (I'm disabled and I often get less than 1000 per day) (4) Workout using Beachbody on Demand: every other day
Age: 39
Height: 5'7"
Highest weight 158 (3/9/19)
Round 71 SW 157.8 EW 155.4 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 SW 155.4 EW 153 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 73 SW 155.4 EW 153.6 (+0.6 lbs)
Round 74 SW 153.6 EW 153.6 (vacation, mini maintenance goal achieved!)
Round 75 loss: SW: 153.6 EW: 149.2 (-4.4 lbs)
Total challenge lost after 5 rounds: 8.6 lbs
UGW: 123
GW for this round: 146-147.2
***ROUND 76 (my 6th)***Day/Weight/Comment
SW this round (5/02): 149.2

05/03 147.8 Even though this is technically hitting my goal weight for this round, I'm going to keep my goal weight the same for now. Still going strong on my (temporary) keto plan, and I set movement alarms yesterday to reach 3744 steps. Two weekends to get through in this round, here we go! (Don't mess it up, don't mess it up...)
05/04 147 No complaints! Expecting it to bounce up again tomorrow. Everything is sitting like a lump in my stomach.
05/05 144.4 What?! Yesterday, I did a short aerobics workout, but it only balanced the extra 200 calories I ate, so I guess I have to credit keto for this? Boo, kind of. I like carbs!
05/06 145.6 Nothing big to report from yesterday- still keto, still within my calories. Did 2278 steps on a bad pain day, so I'm happy with my efforts yesterday.
05/07 145.6 Cruising along. Tomorrow I will be a week and a 1/2 into my keto month. There are lots of things I like about this way of eating, and so many things that are not sustainable for me in the long term, as I have learned previously. But I may be able to do a month off and on as I am losing. There are a lot of benefits for sure. Something to consider.
05/08 143.6 Um...
05/09 146.2 So of course I didn't GAIN 2.6 lbs overnight on the 887 calories I consumed yesterday (abnormally low, I was having an awful pain day). Nor did I, evidently, LOSE 2 lbs OF PURE FAT between Monday and Tuesday, ha. Weighing daily on this challenge has taught me that it'll all settle out!
05/10 145 Down 1.6. What a rollercoaster of a round this has been! Only two more days to go, but one of them is Mother's Day, so I need to be proactive and *make a plan* for not blowing my progress in one day.
05/11 144 My lowest weight in over a year. Even if it doesn't stick (probably won't), I am just shocked by this round. I'm weighing in this morning 5.2 lbs less than at the start of the round somehow as I approach the end of my second week on keto. And I lost 4.4 lbs in my first week. Honestly, it worries me a bit because I'm only doing this for a month to support my husband, then back to regular ol' CICO. Hope I don't regain.
05/12 144.2 Great round! Well under my GW for this round and 9.4 lost in the past two rounds, coinciding with... when I started keto. Ugh! I'm only doing this for a month, why must it work so well?! Only half kidding.

But I did some research on transitioning back to carbs yesterday that reassured me I can do this safely and without gaining. Yes, safely. There's some research showing you can damage your blood vessels if you just go off keto and start having donuts (I've done EXACTLY this before, no wonder my joints hurt the next day; I'd inflamed my blood vessels). I'll start adding carbs back in slowly at the end of the month. Keto has certainly created the long-sought-after 'whoosh', and it 'ain't all water, either- as Shakira says, "the hips don't lie."
RESULTS
Round 71 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 72 loss: (-2.4 lbs)
Round 73 loss: (+0.6 lbs)
Round 74 loss: (0 lbs)
Round 75 loss: (-4.4 lbs)
Round 76 loss: (-5 lbs)
Total challenge lost after 6 rounds: 13.6 lbs

69 years old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion... ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.

Heaviest: 192.2
RGW: 139.4
UGW: 135.0

05/01 - 140.0 at 5:00 a.m.
05/02 - 139.6 at 5:00 a.m. WOW???

Day Weight Comment

05/03 - 140.8 at 5:00 a.m. HA! scale glitch yesterday.
05/04 - 140.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...got to sleep in this morning!
05/05 - 140.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...pretty happy with this number!
05/06 - 140.8 at 5:00 a.m.
05/07 - 141.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...what?
05/08 - 140.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...much better.
05/09 - 142.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...bwahahahaha! I do not believe it at all! A 1.8 lb jump? Nopey, nope!
05/10 - 142.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...sigh...
05/11 - 141.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...working with it.
05/12 - 141.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...Happy Mother's Day every mom out there!! Eat cake!!

Chris

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 59 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= 192.7

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).

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 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!!!!

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.

05/06 ….. 195.0….. Travel Today. I plan on making some good choices but will enjoy my day . 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

05/07 ….. 195.6….. 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.

05/08 ….. 193.8….. Yesterdays stats: 1114 Calories In / 2211 Calories Out. 41 Net Carbs which was mainly spaghetti squash with marinara sauce. 7083 Total Steps & 3.0 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Steps. I slept 5 hours & 38 minutes.

05/09 ….. 193.8….. I want to meet my goal of 192 point anything by tomorrow. 1585 Calories In / 2851 Calories Out . 58 Net Carbs. 12,116 Total Steps & 5.13 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 4 hours & 45 minutes and I am still suffering from this miserable cold that is now in my chest as well. I danced 48 minutes . Sample song “You ain’t seen nothin’ yet” by Bachman Turner Overdrive (BTO).


05/10 ….. 192.7….. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!! And my Present to myself is making goal of 192.7. Yay!!!! I worked so hard at this yesterday. I did little else but walk, dance and move to burn burn burn. Yesterday’s stats: 1499 Calories In / 2644 Calories Out. 51 Net Carbs. 17,325 Total Steps & 7.33 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 4 hours & 42 minutes. I took a 42 minute walk (a little over 2 miles) & I danced for 40 minutes. Sample song “Boys Round Here” by Blake Shelton. A funny song that lifted my spirits. HEY 180’s, I’m Coming Back To Visit Again Soon But I Can’t Stay Long….. I’m Meeting Up With The 170’s At An Undisclosed Location. Have a wonderful weekend everyone!


05/11 ….. 192.8….. Not a bad small uptick after a birthday dinner out yesterday. Yesterdays Stats: 1425 Calories In / 2421 Calories Out. 12,208 Total Steps & 5.71 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 12/13 Fitbit Step Hours (lost the hour during the restaurant dinner). I slept 5 hours & 34 minutes. I took a 33 minute walk on a deceivingly beautiful day – sunny but cold. Our high was 46 degrees. Tomorrow is a special dinner at my daughter’s house. I will IF tomorrow morning & afternoon & try not to turn the dinner into a late night binge when I get home as I stay up very late. One meal at a time…….


05/12 …..192.7 ….. HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL OF YOU LADIES WITH CHILDREN AND/OR PETS. I had a special Mother’s Day Brunch out with my oldest daughter this morning. Now I am on my way to a special dinner at my younger daughter’s house. I really didn’t need two major meals today---I wish they could have just did something together. But I do appreciate their efforts. So I’m on my way to eating and bloating, I am sure. Yesterday went well. 1678 Calories In / 2591 Calories Out. 48 Net Carbs. 12,783 Total Steps & 5.41 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 6 hours & 54 Minutes!!!! No planned exercise but I cleaned 5 cabins & stayed on my feet most of the day. I am VERY HAPPY with this round dropping nearly 5 pounds! However, tomorrow is not going to be a good weigh or a good start to a new round. I will be playing catch-up the entire first half, but that’s okay, I’m up for it! Ending this round smiling & more sure of myself & another year older & wiser : )

Hi everyone! I love this challenge most of the time, but the ones that we have to end on a Sunday or Monday kill me, lol. Oh well, would love to see 146 something this round and to stay out of the 150's again. Ended high last round because of my anniversary dinner, but also saw new lows through out the challenge, so hopefully we can continue the downward trend.

EW Rnd 73: 148.8 (10 day Avg 149.51)
EW Rnd 74: 151.9 up a couple pounds because of vacation and Easter (no 10 day avg/didn't weigh 5 days)
EW Rnd 75: 148.8 (10 day Avg 148.41)

05/03 - 147.3 back down to Wednesdays weight before my bloody Mary sodium gain, lol. I am ending this week with a 3/10 of a pound loss. Not exactly what I was wanting, but it is a loss so I will take it. My 5 day average was down almost a whole pound, 8/10 of a pound to be exact, but still good. The weekend is here and all I want to do is stay under 150! Happy Friday everyone!

05/04 - 148.2 had a couple beers with dinner last night and ate super late, but ate super low calorie. Should be back down tomorrow. Water water and more water and no alcohol!

05/05 - 148.8 what can I say it’s the weekend. Had pizza for lunch(only 1 piece) and tacos and rice for dinner. Not even close to enough water and not one vegetable or fruit all day. Running errands and will be restocking the house for the week today.

05/06 - 151.0 Weekends are always a killer for me. 3.7 pounds up from Friday. I did have steak last night, which I try and stay away from because it seems like it stays in my system for a while and takes longer to digest. I should be down by Tuesday or Wednesday.

05/07 - 149.1 And there goes most of that steak weight. It does it to me every time, but I love it! Oh well, headed back in the right direction. Half way through this round and still looking for a new low. My 2nd oldest graduates next week and my plan was to be below 145, I don't see that happening, so hopefully I can get within a pound or so of that.

05/08 - 147.9 And there goes the rest of my steak dinner. Good day with water and food yesterday and on track for today. My 10 day average is up right now and so is my trend weight. Need the next couple of days to be really good to get that back down. That 151 through everything off so working hard to see a 146.xxx and to get my trend weight down a couple of ounces. 4 days left to do that!

05/09 - 146.7 I have finally reached a new low, lol and just with that 1 number my trend weight is going back in the right direction. I have done really well all week and was hoping for a decent size drop this time around. Had a really busy morning so didn't eat lunch till about 3 this afternoon and I am only at about 350 calories for today. I am going to try and get 1 of my snacks in now and eat a decent dinner tonight and hopefully balance out. If I can hold this number or see another small drop by Sunday I would be thrilled!

05/10 - 146.5 I'll take it. Had a drink (but only 1) before dinner with my hubby to celebrate my son's last day of high school! We now have 2 that have graduated and are officially adults (graduation on Thursday), 3 more to go, lol. Had a good dinner and finished the night within calories. We have our daughters choir banquet tonight, so hopefully there is something I can eat that is somewhat within my calorie allowance. Making today another low calories day to bank some for tonight just in case.

5/11 - 146.5 the number stuck so I’m happy! Shopping, cleaning, and laundry are on my schedule today. For Mother’s Day I told my husband I just want to relax and watch movies. He is even in charge of all meals. So super busy today, but my husband will be at work so that makes my Saturday a lot easier, lol.

5/12 -147.7 up a bit today. Ate well, but ate out and I’m assuming this is sodium and my drinks that I had while watching ufc. I am ending this round down just over a pound and my my 10 day average is down 3/4 of a pound. So it was a good round and I’m hoping to continue this into the next round!

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 55
NE Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)

My 37th Round!

Keeping accountable so I don’t gain the weight back.


SW R76: 142

Day/Weight/Comment

05/03 – 142 – Holding steady!
05/04 - 142.5 - Typical weekend bump. It's fine.
05/05 - 143 - I did not eat great today, but I'll be back on the wagon tomorrow.
05/06 – 143.5 – Last Monday I was at 144.5, so I must not have done as much damage this weekend. (Unless it shows up tomorrow) Weight loss calories and water this week.
05/07 – 142.5 – Glad it’s dropping.
05/08 – 142 – One year ago today I started this challenge for Round 40 at 174 lbs. I’d lost 12 lbs. on my own the previous couple months and then got stuck for a couple weeks. I was hoping this group could keep me focused and help me lose the weight I’d been actually trying to lose for over 17 years. Well, it worked. I’ve certainly had my ups and downs, literally, with my weight this past year, but reading all your posts and taking some advice I’ve learned here has made this weight loss stick this time. The most helpful lessons I’ve learned are: Drink water, take body measurements, excess carbs in a meal will cause temporary weight gain, drink water, expect fluctuations for no good reason, measure and weigh food, and drink plenty of water! Thank you to all!
05/09 – 143 – Expect fluctuations for no good reason! On the plus side, I had a Dr. appt. yesterday and I weighed 145, fully dressed, after I had eaten lunch. Also, since my weight loss, my blood pressure has been so good that I haven’t had to take blood pressure pills for the past 10 months and it was confirmed yesterday.
05/10 – 142.5 – I did not drink enough water yesterday and with the weekend coming up, I’ll have to be careful with my calories today.
05/11 - 143 - My water and calories were good yesterday, but we did eat a lot later than usual. My daughter is having Mother's Day for me tonight and we're getting some local fried chicken that has been a Mother's Day tradition in my family since the 1960's. I think they still use the same grease, haha. I know my weight will be up tomorrow, but I'm going to enjoy myself because I now have the tools to keep from repeating the pattern of over-eating.
05/12 - 144.5 - I had a great time at my daughter's last night and it's showing. I'll see you in the next round! Happy Mother's Day!