JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 78

@IsMollyReallyHungry you said,
“made it out of there with NO sweets. Put back a slice of carrot. Picked up some fruit and fudge pop sicles.” Fruit and popsicles ARE sweets and fruits have been genetically modified to have more sugar than in the past. Do be careful - I gained 30# eating fresh pineapple and watermelon! It was zero points and no one ever suggested I was eating too much.

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, EW 151.4 (+1.2)
R75 SW 151.4, EW 146.8 (-4.6)
R76 SW 146.8, EW 145.2 (-1.4)
R77 SW 146.2, EW 144.6 (-0.6)
R78 SW 144.6, EW

R78 SW 144.6

Original start weight 180 (April 2018)
Stopped trying in September (153.6) and back up to 161 (March 2019)
UGW 135

Day/Weight/Comment
05/28 147.4
05/29
05/30
06/01

OSW: 212.6
SW: 183.0 5/23/19
CW: 183.0 5/23/191
GW: No number - just lower than start weight
UGW: 150 by next year - slow and steady!

05/23 - 183.0 - Mini whoosh. Back to documenting my days here. Went back and read my blogs and the daily insights are really helpful. I've been back to morning protein smoothie and packing lunch. Lots of seasoned tuna packets on low carb wraps for ultimate ease and squashing excuses.
05/24 - 183.4 - Yesterday did not go as planned. Had to roll with the punches but ended up eating out at a burger joint so feeling a little salty today. Retail job is giving me a lot more steps than normal though. Got breakfast sandwich this morning because out of almond milk but chose an egg white and swiss on multigrain for 240 cals instead of higher cal options. Packed my lunch though! Final wedding dress fitting tonight and 5 lbs up since last visit so fingers crossed!!!
05/25 DNW
05/26 DNW
05/27 DNW
05/28 186.6 - No surprise there as I went off the rails this holiday weekend. I did lots of physical activity as well though, so back to the habits today and moving on! The dress fit beautifully! Must remain around at or below 183 by June 22. Feeling so tired today thanks to my terrible eating this weekend though.
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Female ~ 5'4"

1st Round - Round 78

Day/Weight/Comment
05/23 ----
05/24 ----
05/25 148.6 lbs (10K Steps)   Start!
05/26 147.6 lbs    (5K Steps)   Yay!
05/27 146.8 lbs.  (6K Steps)    Yay!!!!
05/28 147.2 lbs it is okay
05/29
05/30
05/31
06/01

OSW : 213 (May 2018)
CSW : 202.4
Challenge GW: 198
UGW : 135 lbs

Ending weight round 77 - 202.4

5/23 203 - I'm not too surprised to see this, I had Wingstop for dinner yesterday. I didn't have much, but I had a couple pieces of the boneless wings and I know that did it. Had a light and healthy breakfast this morning and will be having a poke salad for lunch today.

5/24 ??? - Spent the night at my boyfriends so no weigh in this morning. I had steak fajitas for dinner with my boyfriend's sister last night. Only had a few chips and one thin flour tortilla. Having those leftovers today for lunch along with a low carb breakfast and an iced coffee. Will weigh in when I get home or tomor morning. It's my brother's birthday today and we might be going out to dinner to celebrate. Hoping to stay strong this weekend!

5/25 202.6 - Really surprised I went down a little. Even though I had a light early lunch at work I ended up having Wendy's for lunch when I got home. We later went out to dinner at Dave and Busters for my brother's birthday. I had bites of things, but didn't have much. Woke up this morning feeling really nauseated, hope it all passes.

5/26 203 - Snacked on chips and had cheesecake, I know this weekend is off to a bad start. We also BBQ's ribs which is not too bad, but that bbq sauce got me.

5/27 203.6 -

5/28 204 - Like a lot of people I fell off the rails this Holiday weekend. I did eat mostly healthy for breakfast and lunch, but dinner messed me up along with having desserts to celebrate my brother's birthday. And the major contributor was me having chips, I know that really messed me up. I've also been really down this weekend. Found out one of my best friends is moving an hour away and she didn't even bother to tell me. So I've been in a weird funk because a lot of my close friends are drifting further apart from me and I feel pretty alone. I really am thankful for this challenge and group. Everyone is really friendly and this is the support I need in my life right now.

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MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 59 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 36 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
R77 EW= 194.6
R78 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: Lose 2 pounds this round.
My First Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 182 by the 4th of July using the same plan as above.
My Second Long Term Weight Goal: To weigh 164 by Halloween.
My Third 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
05/22 …..194.6 ….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

05/23 …..194.6 ….. Hard to believe after another day of travel that the scale did not move in the wrong direction this time. I’m hoping it does not show up in a few days like it sometimes does. Good luck everyone this round!

05/24 …..195.8 ….. And there it is from the travels! Yesterdays stats: 2080 Calories In / 3034 Calories Out. 123 Net Carbs. 20,198 Total Steps & 8.66 Total Miles. IF 16:8. 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 6 hours & 37 minutes which was fabulous! I took a 44 minute walk in the neighborhood after my higher calorie/carb dinner.

05/25 …..195.8….. Holding steady but *%$#*^ I had LNS I should not even have in the house. Sorry grandchildren, it is all going in the trash can today! I’ve got to get a hold of my diet. I am doing good exercising and/or movement so it’s clearly my diet that is failing me. Yesterdays Stats: 2376 Calories In / 2547 Calories Out. 114 Net Carbs. 15,123 Total Steps & 6.4 Total Miles. IF 16:8 12/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 5 hours & 44 minutes. I raked & hauled leaves for 52 minutes & I took a 22 minute walk after dinner.

05/26 …..194.7 ….. Now we’re talking! I decided at about midnight to prep cook for the next 4 days lunch (or dinner) meals. I was tired but I knew I had to do something. This will make it easier over the next few days as the guys continue to work on my kitchen. Yesterdays Stats: 1385 Calories In / 2504 Calories Out. 25 Net Carbs. 12,531 Total Steps & 5.3 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 6 hours & 11 minutes which felt great. I took a short 20 minute walk. I’m feeling pretty strong right now & hope to stay on this horse & ride awhile. I found that I was so sick of some of my keto recipes that I didn't think I could stomach another bite so I got online & found some new ones to help keep my diet more varied & it's working. The new recipes are great & tasty. I just had to find/take the time but it was so worth it. My goal is to keep researching & finding more. Those great recipes and tastes are out there.......


05/27 …..194.3 ….. Another step in the right direction. Loving my new recipes & I need to do more prep cooking but today I have two roofs being put on over 2 of the cabins & I’m spring cleaning another cabin which is a two day process including removal of all furnishings, appliances & beds/furniture so I don’t know that I’ll fit it in. Yesterdays stats: 1073 Calories In / 2643 Calories Out. 30 Net Carbs mostly veggies. 14,371 Total Steps & 6.08 Total Miles. IF 16:8 . 13/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 2 hours & 18 minutes so I will be very tired later. That left me a lot of “awake” hours which make the hunger & cravings worse, but I powered through. No planned exercise. Too busy running the business & cleaning cabins during this holiday travel burst, but lots of movement. Have a great Memorial Day everyone.

05/28 …..195.1 ….. Holiday weight. I worked my tail off yesterday then I got an unexpected call from an old friend who had moved away two years ago. They were in town & wanted to come over & spend the evening with me & my son. So we had the fast holiday dinner BBQ & my carbs & calories were overboard with indulgence including dessert. Back on track today & getting past it quickly. I’ll work on extra water today. Yesterdays stats as best calculated. 2480 Calories In / 2716 Calories Out. 170 Net Carbs (ouch!) 15,021 Total Steps & 6.36 Total Miles. IF 16:8 12/13 Fitbit Step Hours. I slept 5 hours & 10 minutes. I woke up with a stiff neck again without having changed my pillow. I did 11 minutes on the elliptical & took a short 11 minute walk mid-afternoon. Moving on toward continued successes.


05/29 …..xxxxx …..
05/30 …..xxxxx …..
05/31 …..xxxxx …..
06/01 …..xxxxx …..

R76 SW: 207.6 EW: 208.9 AW: 208.4 (-0.9)
R77 SW: 207.8 EW: 209.6 AW: 208.5 (+0.1)

Day/Weight/Comment
‪05/23--Travel‬
05/24--Travel
05/25--Travel
05/26--206.1 I can't believe that I am down over 3 lbs after my trip to visit my parents. While I didn't eat a huge amount I did go out for dinner twice, I didn't do much exercise, was resting my hip, I didn't drink much water, and I was expecting some water retention from the flight. Well, my hip feels better, but not 100%. I'm supposed to see my trainer today, so I'll see how that goes. My hubby cleaned our house and even cleaned my car while I was gone...I should go out of town more often. Goal for today is to go food shopping, get back to my normal eating, and just relax.
05/27--207.4 Not surprised about the bump. Worked out with trainer yesterday which was the first time I worked out in about a month, so definitely some water retention. The workout was great. My hip held up for most of the workout, but I didn't finish the whole workout as my hip started to tighten up a little near the end of the workout. I am going to try and go out for a short run today and see how it goes. Going to see a movie and then relaxing for the rest of the day.
05/28--207.8 I was able to go out for a short run yesterday to test the hip and so far so good. There was a lot more walking then usual and some extra stretching, but the hip felt good and still feels good today. Going to trainer tonight. I had a co-worker this morning whisper to me what I've been doing lately because it looks like I've lost a lot of weight. What's funny is that I haven't lost much weight recently, but as someone whose 5'10" it takes a lot more of a weight loss for the weight to show. Add in the fact that I've started to get back serious to lifting weights over the past 3 months, it's now that the results of all the hard work are showing up. That is something that is hard to come to terms with when we are losing weight. Even though it would be nice to have the scale show a loss every day, every other day, or even every week it's not always the case and that's ok...it's a marathon, not a sprint.
05/29
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06/01

Back again, still working on my last 10 lbs (they are very stubborn)! Last round was not my best and very discouraging. I was able to maintain through multiple events and parties, so I'm taking that as a win. This round I will be leaving for a long weekend with the family for a vacation through Memorial Day. We have lots of activities planned that will require walking and getting outside. It's rare to get the older kids (adults now) and the younger kids all together on the same trip, so I am excited.

OSW: 178 July 2018
UGW: 135-138
Round 75: 151.9 - 148.8 down 3.1 Avg 148.41
Round 76: 148.8 - 147.7 down 1.1 Avg 147.97
Round 77: 147.7 - 147.5 down .2 Avg 147.93


05/23 - 147.5 still here. 3rd day in a row and up just over a pound from last week. Way under calories yesterday and drank tons of water. On our way out the door for a 5 day much needed vaca!
05/24 - DNW VACATION
05/25 - DNW VACATION
05/26 - DNW VACATION
05/27 - DNW VACATION
05/28 - 154.3 I really debated whether I was going to post this or not, but it is what it is, plus I know most of it has to be water and sodium weight. I had an amazing time in Colorado with all of my kids and my husband, but I know my water intake was horrible the entire trip. I made pretty good food choices most of the time, but carbs were higher than normal just because they are sometimes easier to eat on the go. A 7 hour car ride yesterday to come home didn't help much and I returned with a nice little sunburn from the zoo the day before. Back at work today and drinking my water. Don't think I will make my goal this round, but taking a break from counting calories and weighing myself everyday is what I needed. I was starting to get really frustrated with the whole process and needed a restart. I was very temped just to take this round off and continue my little frenzy, but I chose to come back and post. I need the accountability and I am ready to see what I can accomplish in the next couple of weeks. So the break is over and I am back on the wagon.

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Day/Weight/Comment
05/23 230.8
05/24 229.2
05/25 228.2
05/26 227.0
05/27 230.2
05/28 228.8
05/29
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05/31
06/01

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 62
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 253
MFPSW: 240
CW: 176.8
RGW: 170
FGW: 150
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time* {Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs (FW) 177.2 EW}
{Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs (FW) 174 EW}
{Round 77 - 178 - gain 4 lbs (FW) EW}

Day/Weight/Comment

5/23 - 176.8 - 18g carbs, 11g net carbs. Carbs were: lemon juice, avocado, salsa.
5/24 - 176.4 - 19g carbs, 16g net carbs. Carbs were: green beans, mushrooms, onion, peppers.

5/25 - 177.4 - 28g carbs, 24g net carbs.Carbs were: salad, stuffed mushroom, peanut butter.

5/26 - 176.8 - 51g carbs, 34g net carbs. Carbs were: salad, croissant, avocado, psyllium husk powder.

5/27 - 178.4 - 55g carbs, 41g net carbs. Carbs were: hot dog roll, kale, peanut butter. Spent the day with Son, DIL and Grands. Always a lovely time, but never good for my weigh in, lol.

5/28 - 176.8 - 54g carbs, 48g net carbs. Carbs were: pretzels, croissant.

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Seeking lower bodyfat%