JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 77

GOAL. This month I am planning a non stop dieting month. The first week didn't go as well as planned so I am hitting the restart and refresh button. May 13th-JUne 13th I will be dieting non stop, fasting and will only allow 3 cheat meals at most (not days) and keep them limited to events I can not control (meaning no Saturday morning high calorie breakfasts that potentially will derail the rest of my day) this is an experiment to see what I could potentially accomplish if I stuck to it for the whole month.

Round 76
OW 230

Round 46 SW 178 EW 172.6 (-5.4) 👍
Round 47 SW 172.6 EW 170.8 (-1.8)👎
Round 48 SW 170.8 EW 168 (-2.8)👍
Round 49 SW 168 EW 166.8 (-1.2) 👎
Round 50 SW 166.8 EW 163.6 (-3.2) 👍
Round 51 SW 163.6 EW 161.4 (-2.2)👎
Round 52 SW 161.4 EW 157.8 (-3.6)👍
Round 53 SW 157.8 EW 156.2 (-1.6)👎
Round 54 SW 156.2 EW 155.8 (-.04) 👎
Round 55 SW 155.8 EW 151.2 (-4.6) 😄😁👍
Round 56 SW 151.2 EW 149.8 (-1.4) 👍
Round 57 SW 149.8 EW 148.2 (-1.6) 👎
Round 58 SW 148.2 EW 147.2 (-1) 👎
Round 59 SW 147.2 EW 146.2 (-1) 👍
Round 60 SW 146.2 EW 145.2 (-1) 👍
Round 61 SW 145.2 EW 142.4 (-2.8) 👍
Round 62 SW 142.4 EW 142.4 (0) 👎
Round 63 SW 142.4 EW 146.6 (+4.4) 👎 my first gain since joining 🎄
Round 64 SW 146.6 EW 142.8 (-3.8) 👍
Round 65 SW 142.8 EW 141.8 (-1) 👎
Round 66 SW 141.8 EW 140.8 (-1)👍
Round 67 SW 140.8 EW 141.2 (+0.2) 👎
Round 68 SW 141.2 EW 139.8 (-1.4) 👍
Round 69 Sw 139.8 Ew 138.6 (-1.2) 👎
Round 70 SW 138.6 ew 138.8 (+.2) 👎
Round 71 SW 138.8 Ew 138.4 (-.4) 👎
Round 72 SW 138.4 EW 138.2 (-.2) 👎
Round 73 SW 138.2 EW 136. (-2) 👍
Round 74 SW 136.2 Ew 139 (+2.8)👎🐰🐣 Easter gain
Round 75 SW 139 ew 139.8 (+.8) 👎having trouble sticking to it
Round 76 SW 139.8 Ew 141 (+1.2) double yikes 👎

Round 31
SW 141
GW 135
UGW 125

5/13 142 triple yikes, this weekend was less than ideal. I am restarting my whole month because I can and I am the boss and now that I have seen the gain, i know for sure this is a slippery slope. I am also starting a 16-8 fast, hoping this will shrink my appetite. Cheers to new beginnings (day 1/31 accomplished)

5/14 140.8 2/31 accomplished

5/15 139.0 3/31 accomplished fasting has been going good so far. Ending my day after 8 and eating my first meal at lunch around noon has been surprisingly easier than I thought....But tomorrow will be a rough day. I get to eat breakfast but my fast starts at 10 and doesn't end until 6 am Friday morning. My first long fast. I have a bunch of things planned to keep me busy and although I have had not so hungry days before, i have never forced a longish term fast based off will power alone....So wish me luck

5/16 139.4 4/31 accomplished no real reason for this gain, worked out, stayed under calories and accomplished my fast yesterday. I have also accomplished my longish fast today and am hoping for good results tomorrow. The only good thing about this fast, is it is forcing me to get my water in lol.

5/17 137 5/31 accomplished

5/18 136.8 x. 5/31 Tonight was concert night and I wanted to make sure I ate enough since I was planning on drinking. I stuck to my fast but definitley ate over calories.

5/19 no weigh in 6/31. Today is a full day fast so I won't be eating until tomorrow morning at 9 am. I will be pretaking the win for the day out of good faith. Just tons of water and some black coffee for me

5/20 136.4 x 6/31 did my fast but ended a little over my calorie goal. So that is two days taken off so far. I am pushing to really save that last day for a day I have no choice in the matter, like a family barbecue or event. Luckily I am finding it easier to stick the path (even if I am only a week in) fasting has really helped me (already!!!) Control what I eat, the amount of food and has shrunk my stomach enough to feel full faster. I have never been a fast advocate (I understand it's healthy from time to time but I am not a fan of it being used for weight loss goals alone) but I am actually really loving it. I didn't think I could do it but now I know I not only can but I can push forward for more!! It's great

5/21135 7/31 accomplished overall good day, didn't exercise but kept active. In it to win it!

5/22 135.8 8/31 accomplished no reason for the gain. The only thing I can think of is weighing in earlier then yesterday. So far doing good

R75(1) – SW: 202.8 – EW: 198.8 (-4.0)
R76(2) – SW 198.8 – EW: 199.4 (+0.6)
R77 (3) – SW 199.4 – EW: 196.6 (-2.8)

Round 77 Goals:
1) Grades in by Wednesday 5/15
2) Walk 30+ minutes each day
3) Active gardening or household task 30+ minutes each day
4) Tighten up my logging and stay within 100 calories of my limit

Day/Weight/Comment
05/13 – 201.0 – Not the best way to start the week or a new challenge, but I’m trying to keep it in perspective and use these ten days to reinforce good habits. Rain all day, so I concentrated on indoor tasks and planned, pre-logged, and prepped most of my meals for the work week. Didn’t want to miss my walking goal on Day 1, so I walked briskly indoors for 35 minutes, incorporating 45 flights of steps to keep my heart rate up. Logging, calories, and water: all good. Wrapping up the evening with a big stack of papers – only 3 more sets to go!

05/14 – 199.2 – Now that’s looking better! Cold and rainy again – brrr! Did 40 minutes walking around a local mall instead of heading home for my planned lunch. Grabbed something on the fly, but kept to my calorie allowance. Drank my water and got through 2 more sets of student essays. Only 1 more to go!

05/15 – 198.8 – Last day of classes! It was nice to see the sun after so much rain. Finished my last stack of papers before class and got the final grades entered before dinner. Then I rewarded my patient pup with a nice long walk in the park (75 min). Started sorting through my summer clothes, trying some on before deciding what works for now and what may (hopefully) need to be replaced by the end of the season. Under my calorie limit, plenty of water, and an invigorating walk! Best of all, the grading is behind me. Summer break starts now

05/16 – 197.6 – First day of break! 50-minute walk on the boardwalk before a laid-back lunch date with my mom and my daughter. Pre-planning the rest of my meals helped me stay on track today.

05/17 – 197.0 – Surprised to see another drop, but I had a gain last round despite being pretty good. Skipped the walk because my feet were hurting and spent the morning shopping online for athletic shoes and sandals with good arch support. Gorgeous day, but energy and motivation were low. Sushi dinner and not enough water. Won’t be surprised to see a bounce back up this weekend, but I'm trying to focus on the trend rather than the day-to-day fluctuations.

05/18 – 197.0 – Lovely day! Did a bit of light gardening and made a trip to the nursery for some pond plants and annuals for the deck boxes. Hoping to finish those on Monday if it doesn’t rain. Walked for an hour before dinner, enjoying one of the narrow woodland trails before it’s overgrown. Skipped the wine and stayed under my calorie limit to bank a little for a dinner out tomorrow. Hope it works!

05/19 – 197.0 – Holding steady. Made an early start in the garden this morning and finished the new perennial bed at the end of the driveway. Then down to the beach for a long walk and a calorie splurge lunch. Over on calories and way over on sodium, so we’ll see what tomorrow brings.

05/20 – 197.4 – Little bump. Planned to get back on track today, but an extended power outage and a late meeting upended my lunch and dinner plans. Eating both meals out put me a little over on calories (but still at a deficit) and a lot over on sodium. Heat spiked today. Got some of the pots filled but still have the bulk of the container planting to do. Met my step goal but didn’t get to the park for a walk. Two more days to go – hoping to make them good ones!

05/21 – 197.6 – Up again, but just a bit, so I’m pleased. I think I’m finally getting used to the ups and downs of the daily weigh-ins. Today I got back on track with calories, sodium and water. Busy day with lots of errands, but an afternoon of power shopping helped me meet my step goal without my usual walk. Still haven’t finished the deck boxes, but at least I got some laundry done. Final weigh in tomorrow!

05/22 – 196.6 – New low - hooray! Nice way to wrap up this challenge, especially after last round’s gain. Rest day: salon appointment this morning, followed by lunch and a leisurely afternoon at my mom’s. Allowed myself a few small indulgences – BLT, chips, and ice cream - but logged everything and still managed a small deficit. It feels good to take responsibility for these choices. I’m feeling powerful and in control.

SW: 228.3 1/1/16
5’8.9”
63 yo

05/13 155.2
05/14 155.2
05/15 153.8
05/16 153.8
05/17 153.8
05/18 154.4
05/19 154
05/20 153❣️back to my April 25 maintenance weight❣️

05/21 153
05/22 153.8

Small changes in habits work.
Currently practicing leaving food (particularly my favorite part of a meal) on my plate. Also re-activates a previous mantra...”It’s just food.” Ie not comfort, fun, relaxation...

Leroyoliver
GW 148
Sw this round 161 (ttom) 4lbs up

Day/Weight/Comment
05/13 -
05/14 161 I guess this is ttom I’ve been struggling for the last week or so but this is ridiculous...
05/15 - 159.8
05/16 - 159
05/17
05/18
05/19
05/20
05/21 159.2 sigh
05/22 - 158.6

1-1-16 I weighed 294 This is the highest weight I have seen at a weigh in. I hope that Iv'e never hit 3 bills but its possible. This has got to change and the time is now.

R77 SW: 274.7
Goal: -5 lbs at least b/c I am packing around a lot of water weight

05/13- 274.7
05/14- 274.7 did not move the needle today but ate ok and did my weight lifting and walking.
05/15- 273.4 down a bit and definitely carrying some water weight. Should be able to drop a couple more this round.
05/16- 273.4 no change thats ok, id rather be consistent than have huge swings day to day.
05/17- 273.7 trying to plan ahead for the weekend they are my tough days to stay on track.
05/18- 273.5 these weekends are hard. i would like to lose 2 lbs this round so its time to get focused
05/19- 274.5 another typical weekend and set back, but I can still make some progress, no looking back.
05/20- 273.9
05/21- 273.7 two days to and plan to finish up strong and preparing for the next round.
05/22- 271.5 yay finished up strong down 3.2 lbs love it