JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 86

Stats & Round goals
37yo/, 173cm / Amsterdam
1st goal: 70.0 by late Aug //2nd goal: 69.0 by Sep 27
UGW: 62-65kg by end of year?

Daily goals
R85 EW ?? // R86 GW 72kg

Previous days
Mon 08/19 72.3kg 🧘 🚶‍♀️10📖🥗🍷🍫14:10
Fast: 21-11=14hrs Eat: 11-21=10hrs
Didn't post or log for a few days, gotta get my motivation back. Ran for an hour on Sun, that was great, so that's a start Let's see how this weeks turns out.

Tue 08/20 72.2kg 🏃‍♀️speed🚶‍♀️🍫🍷📖13.5:10
Fast: 21-10.30=13.5hrs Eat:10.30-20.30=10hrs
Alright, motivation is back, this round turned out better than expected half way through.
I had a realisation today: Wanted to go boxing today but then decided I don't actually enjoy it that much there and I'm not going to force myself to go there again until I really feel like it. It felt good to make that decision.
Went a little over cals with my dinner, because I couldn't walk past some snacks at work. But what's 200cals?
Onto the next one and into the 71.x's!!

Round result: 73-72.2= -0.8kg 🙂

Average weight & total steps per week

F43/5’7”
OSW 218.6
R84EW 153.8
Day-weight-steps
08/11 153.8 - 17,100
08/12 152.8 - 17,700
08/13 152.8 - 14,100
08/14 151.6 - 5,500
08/15 152.4 - 12,600 stomach sick most of night so not sure why the increase
08/16 151.6 - 3,900
08/17 no scale - 13,900
08/18 no scale - 14,900
08/19 153.0 - 14,300 I wasn’t expecting an increase today but I do fluctuate wildly the last few months.
08/20 152.8 - 11,800 See you all In the next round!

47, male, 5'11"
Highest weight ever: 245.0
Original SW/BF%: 229.2/19.6 (7-31-2019)
Ultimate GW: 195.0

R85 EW/EBF%: 224.6 (-4.6)/19.0 (-0.6)
R85 AW/ABF%: 228.1/19.37

Goal for this round: 224.6 (edited - now just trying to maintain ending weight from last round)

Day/Weight/Comment

8/11: 225.4 (+0.8)/19.1 (+0.1). I'm not sure exactly what happened, but not overly concerned, either. I thought I did a good job at least with portioning yesterday (came in at almost exactly my calorie goal), but food "quality" was not where it usually is. Weekends are always harder than the week, and today is no exception. My wife wants to go to a food festival, and then we're touring a really cool distillery (with tastings) right after. I'm going to keep focusing on portions as much as I can, and trying to stick to my macros.

8/12: 229.4 (+4.0)/19.5 (+0.4). Yesterday felt like a disaster, from beginning to end food-wise. I lost it for a day, didn't track at all, and didn't feel like posting.

8/13: 228.6 (-0.8)/19.4 (-0.1). Spent yesterday recovering from Sunday. I ate so bad on Sunday I felt sick most of the day Monday. I didn't track my food, but I think I generally did okay. My updated goal for this round is just to get back to my starting weight for the round.

8/14: 228.8 (+0.2)/19.5 (+0.1). If how I ate the previous day had any direct effect on my weigh-in the next morning, today would have been a loss. I was on-point with everything yesterday; I'll try to do the same today. I'm resigned to the fact that I might not reach my goal this week, and I'm okay with it (which is one of the reasons why I track average weight for each challenge... to track trends and get a more objective perspective). I've been most successful when I have trusted this process, and I'm going to stick with what I know. I really hope I get to play basketball again soon. The group I play with is having issues with the people who give gym permits. Every week I'm hearing, "Hopefully it will be done by next week."

8/15: 225.8 (-3.0)/19.1 (-0.4). Never look a gift WHOOSH!!! in the mouth. Sure, my drop this morning was less than my gain on Monday morning, but it still feels pretty good. I'm okay having weeks where I don't lose a whole bunch, but I'm really trying to avoid having weeks where I gain. Food yesterday was mediocre, honestly, but I ate within calories. REALLY hoping my basketball friends get their $h!t together and I get to play on Saturday. I also need to get into the gym, but life is making it difficult; I'm going to shoot for Friday night.

8/16: 225.6 (-0.2)/19.1 (0.0). I ate alright yesterday, with one glass of wine with dinner. I got some good news; we finally worked out our permit for my Saturday basketball game, which should be paid for and approved by today. The bad news; there's a volleyball tournament on Saturday at the high school we play at, so no basketball this Saturday (we get bumped for school events). I'm headed to the gym with my wife tonight. In addition to my normal weightlifting, I'm committing to 1/2 an hour on the elliptical in which I'll watch a television show I like (to keep me distracted). I'm really hoping it works. I H8 cardio.

8/17: 225.0 (-0.6)/19.0 (-0.1). Totally flaked on the gym, and my accountability partner ~@~'d on me for it (appropriately). I was a little bit over on calories (I think), but I also tend to overestimate them a bit. I'm actually feeling hopeful that I have a chance to get to my starting weight for the challenge, if not a little below that. Painting three rooms this weekend (including ceilings) and going to Six Flags Magic Mountain with my 78-year-old father on Monday (the old man is an adrenaline junkie). I'm going to try to get up early and get to the gym tomorrow (sorry Ashley!), but that just may not work. I did a great job saying "no" last night to dessert, even though it was pushed on my for a couple of hours by my wife's family.

8/18: 224.8 (-0.2)/19.0 (0.0). Painted all day, had a relatively unhealthy lunch.

8/19: 224.8 (0.0)/19.0 (0.0). More painting. More relatively unhealthy lunch that was VERY DIFFICULT TO TRACK. Calories offset by exercise, I think. Just like the day before.

8/20: 226.2 (+1.4)/19.2 (+0.2). Recovery day. Still ate unhealthy. I'm pretty sure my calorie estimates for the past couple of days were off pretty bad.

R86 EW/BF% = 226.2 (+1.6)/19.2 (+0.2)
R86 AW/ABF% = 226.4 (-1.7)/19.19 (-0.18)

I'm up for the challenge, but I'm going to hold on to the positives. My average body weight and average body fat percentage both dropped significantly, and basketball is going to start up again this Saturday (I think). I wanted to get back to ground zero for the challenge, but overall I'm feeling better and making progress, I think. On to the next!

10th round for me. The start will be a challenge as we have one last trip with family to the mountains before school starts! Will take my road bike and hopefully will keep active or use the fitness center if there is a chance!

Female, 57 yy, 4'11''
OSW: 177.1 lbs
LTG: 110.0 lbs
STG: 125 lbs pre-pregnancy weight
MTG: 123.8 lbs Leave "Overweight" category and get into Healthy BMI range (<= 25)- last seen 6/2010

Goals for 10 day Challenge:
- loose 1.5 pounds
- do more situps/crunches/side planks for abs
- start doing pushups

Day/Weight/Comment

08/11 130.6 Well I expected that after a record 3 pound loss at the end of last round that my weight would go back up - expect that a large part of that drop was water weight from being out in the sun/heat the last 3 days. Ended up with less exercise yesterday, but quads and right ankle definitely needed a rest. Was doing fine on food and even managed to fit in a tablespoon size scoop of homemade garlic ice cream, but DH opened a bag of fake fritos late last night after watching a movie, so yesterday ended up being sort of a cheat day - I definitely need one now and then and probably was under calories if I ate back exercise calories. Anyway expect the weight will stabilize over the next 10 days if I can keep up activity and log food while out of town. NSVs: MFP prediction for today was 133.5, so clearly under that and still tracking a 1.2 lb loss over 7 days and 5 for 30 days! Also while packing for trip to mountains, found a small black sleeveless silk dress in my closet that fits perfectly! Goal is to stay active on trip to the mountains and wear it out for dinner!

08/12 OoT
08/13 OoT
08/14 OoT
08/15 OoT

08/16 OoT Back home. Was able to have some leisurely activity during trip, but not sure if it was enough to offset all the wonderful meals. Will weigh in tomorrow am! At this point would be happy to break even for the round!

08/17 131.5 Well so far not breaking even for the round. But only a 0.9 increase while on vacation which is within the range of daily variability with changes in water weight/food retention etc, so not going to worry about the gain, but will focus on the few days left of this round. I have to remember that it it took me 12 years to get to my peak weight, and if I am consistent I can take it off within 12 months! Hit cardio hard this morning with a spin class and then some ab work later so getting back on track for exercise and will see what the scale says tomorrow!

08/18 132.4 Well that is not going in the right direction! Woke up feeling dehydrated and more bloated than normal. Spent time outside weeding like a mad dog in the heat, and just dripped sweat. Had ice water with me while outside (several refills) and tried hard to stay hydrated, but have a slight migraine now (too much sun, not enough water?) so going to take a rest and maybe do some exercise exercise later at home if I feel up to it. Unless a major whoosh materializes at the last minute, looking more and more like this will be the first round where I do not have a loss. In any case, this is a marathon and not a sprint to the finish!

08/19 131.7 Heading back in the right direction! good day for cardio and under calories for the day.

08/20 129.2 Well a 2.5 drop overnight has got to be water related (some food). Saw my nutritionist briefly yesterday and mentioned the 3.6 lb gain over the last 9 days. Her thought was that it was likely a large part water retention with increased sodium due to eating out most of the time, which seems to be supported by the drop yesterday. Now just hoping that this whoosh doesn't bounce right back up tomorrow for the new round! In any case, even though I am still higher than last round thrilled to be back in the 120's. NSV: able to wear new small leggings (OK they are a stretch jean material) and an XS top (vanity sizing so really a small :-) but feels great to be moving down a size!

Round 77: 147.8
Round 78: 146.1 (1.7 loss)
Round 79: 143.4 (2.7 loss)
Round 80: 140.6 (2.8 loss)
Round 81: 138.8 (1.8 loss)
Round 82: 136.1 (2.7 loss)
Round 83: 134.5 (1.6 loss)
Round 84: 131.8 (2.7 loss at lowest point, July 27)
Round 85: 128.8 (3.0 loss)
Round 86: 129.2 (0.4 gain)

Past rounds
1 - R73: SW 142.8 GW 140.8 EW 141.8 Result -1lb
2 - R74: SW 141.8 GW 139.8 EW 140.9 Result -0.9lbs
3 - R75: SW 140.9 GW 138.9 EW 139.2 Result -1.7lbs
4 - R76: SW 139.2 GW 137.2 EW 139.6 Result +0.4lbs
5 - R77: SW 139.6 GW 137.6 EW 136.9 Result -2.7lbs
6 - R78: SW 136.9 GW 134.9 EW 136.8 Result -0.1lb
7 - R79: SW 136.8 GW 134.8 EW 137.6 Result +0.8lbs
8 - R80: SW 137.6 GW 135.6 EW 136.1 Result -1.5lbs
9 - R81: SW 136.1 GW 134.1 EW 134.6 Result -1.5lbs
*Started weight lifting*
10 - R82: SW 134.6 GW 132.6 EW 136.2 Result +1.6lbs
11 - R83: SW 136.2 GW 134.2 EW 132.5 Result -3.7bs
12 - R84: SW 132.5 GW 130.5 EW 134 Result +1.5lbs
13 - R85: SW 134 GW 132 EW 131.3 Result -2.7lbs

R86
Goal: -2lb
SW: 131.3
GW: 129.3
EW: 129.3
Result: -2lbs

Day - Weight - Comment
08/11 - 131.8 (+0.5lbs) - DOMS from leg day 😓... loads of water retention. I’m sure it will come down in a few days.
🥘 Food was pretty good for most of the day but I did end up eating some sugar last night at a birthday party. I passed on all the alcohol and cake. So even though it’s not as clean as I’m used to, I did really well. That being said.. macros were a bit more off than normal, over on carbs. 😣
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 5min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 11,488 steps.
💧 159oz water.
08/12 - 131.2lbs (-0.6lbs) - DOMS. I’ve been going pretty hard on the weight lifting. Nearly every muscle group is sore now 😆 🤦🏻‍♀️
🏋🏻‍♀️ 55min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 50min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 13,866 steps.
💧 131oz water.
08/13 - 131.8 (+0.6lbs) - DOMS still just a diff muscle group 😆 Rest day is tomorrow though so should even out a bit. Need to get some yoga in for muscle repair!
🥘 Food was ok, more added sugar than I’d like. I bought protein shakes w/sugar by mistake and will never do that again 🤦🏻‍♀️ that being the case carbs were higher than I would have liked. Still in a deficit though.
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 20min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 40min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 11,517 steps.
💧 131oz water.
08/14 - 131 (-0.8lbs) -
🥘 Food was pretty good. Still getting rid of those protein shakes with cane sugar 😒 it’s really messing up my macros but I can manage. I was pretty close on macros, still hard to pack in all the protein but I’ll figure it out eventually.
🏋🏻‍♀️ Day off strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 1hr cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ 30min yoga.
👣 12,995 steps.
💧 131oz water.
08/15 - 130.4 (-0.6lbs) -
🥘 Food was good until dinner and then it was horrible. Burger King vegan whopper with the bun 🤦🏻‍♀️ but today is a new day! I was under cals for the day but I don’t want to even think about the macros. 😖
🏋🏻‍♀️ Day off strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 1hr 45min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 20,603 steps.
💧 142oz water.
08/16 - 130.2 (-0.2lbs) - Surprised I’m not sore from how heavy I lifted chest and tris yesterday. Maybe I’ll feel it tomorrow. Anyway nice small loss!
🥘 Under cals but macros were off by quite a bit. I changed my macros a little to make it more feasible to meet. Will see how it goes.
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 10min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30 min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ 20 min yoga.
👣 12,976 steps.
💧 161oz water.
🧖🏻‍♀️ 40min sauna @ 125 degrees.
08/17 - 129.1 (-1.1lbs) - Realized why I’m not as sore as I should be today or yesterday... I’ve been doing sauna sessions after my workouts. TOM is coming so who knows if I can keep this by end of round but it’s nice to see!!! 120s finally! 🙌🏻
🥘 Under cals and macros were super close, just a little over on fat but over all very good day for nutrition.
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 15min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30 min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 13,552 steps.
💧 142oz water.
🧖🏻‍♀️ 40min sauna at 125 degrees.
💆🏻 1hr massage.
08/18 - 128.1 (-1lb) - TOM approaching very soon. I think I typically drop like this right before it hits. Whatever the case I’ll take it!
🥘 Under cals and macros were super close. Overall good day for nutrition.
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 10min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 30min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ Day off yoga.
👣 12,339 steps.
💧131oz water.
🧖🏻‍♀️ 40min sauna at 135 degrees.
08/19 - 128.6 (+0.5lbs) - Morning routine was off, also TOM is coming.
🥘 Under cals and macros were super close, for a bit short on protein. I’ll take it since I ate horrible in the afternoon. Was in a hurry and on the go.
🏋🏻‍♀️ 1hr 30min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 25min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ 20min yoga.
👣 12,423 steps.
💧 142oz water.
🧖🏻‍♀️ 30min sauna at 135 degrees.
🌐 10min foam rolling.
08/20 - 129.3 (+0.7lbs) - TOM water retention.
🥘 Under cals but macros were off. I’m out of banana bread though so things should look better now 😂
🏋🏻‍♀️ 55min strength.
🏃🏻‍♀️ 35min cardio.
🧘🏻‍♀️ 32min yoga.
👣 10,977 steps.
💧 126oz water.
🧖🏻‍♀️ Day off sauna.
🌐 Day off foam rolling.

Goal this round 183.x

Day/Weight/Comment
08/11
08/12
08/13 185.8 Well I'm just gonna jump right in here. It has been a long summer and i'm glad the kids are getting back to school now. I had to have surgery (2x!) for breast cancer and getting started with radiation next week. But overall I managed to maintain my weight and now I'm ready for the scale to start moving downward again. I would like to get close to 170 by the end of the year which might be a bit ambitious but I need my clothes to fit me again and all of my "big" stuff is feeling tight.

08/14 186.8 I'm not sure where this bump came from except that I actually put too much salt in my zoodles last night. Drinking water for sure. Did 45 minutes of hiit at the gym so that was good! Trying to think about how I can eat successfully tonight at the kid's back to school swim pizza party.. I'm bringing watermelon as my side contribution.

08/15 186.4 still hanging here. Radiology appt today was mainly just for informational purposes and appointment setting so I still don't know what my schedule will be with it. Feeling pretty good overall though. My youngest daughter is on the heavy side (she's 11) and we talked a bit about how sugar can cause inflammation in your body, which ended in a challenge for us both to avoid refined sugar until her birthday in 1 month. I am excited to see the changes in both body and awareness this will bring for us both!

08/16 185.0 much better! maybe my goal for this round is still attainable. Off to the gym this morning to get my steps in, with some light weights. I'm not trying to make any gains for the next couple of months but I AM trying to stay in the habit of physically getting to the gym.

08/17 184.8 did some (hot!) gardening this morning, bathed both the dogs, and I'm calling that a work out. Overall a good day, getting ready to send my daughter off to college and I think I'm having a nice gin and tonic tonight. I plan on measuring the drinks so I can accurately log them. No fudging the numbers if I want to stay accountable!

08/18 185.4 well it doesn't look like I'll make my goal this round but that's ok. I ate well and have been staying within my calories so eventually it will go! drinking a lot of water today. Also need to grocery and get some vegetables. not a good thing when you are trying to lower calories and stay full!
08/19 184.8
08/20 184.0
not bad for first round back. Hoping for a good weigh in tomorrow!

08/11 158.1
08/12 156.9
08/13 155.9
08/14 154
08/15 155.5
08/16 154.9
08/17 154.4
08/18 154.5
08/19 155.9
08/20 155.5

Well... Close to my 10 day goal but eating wasn't good at all. So while I am happy with loss... I need to eat way less calories 😕 Good job everyone

8/11 155.9
8/12 155.6
8/13 156
8/14 155.7 HOT
8/15 155.6 HOT
8/16 156 HOT
Exercise & Food going great!!
8/17 157.8 Dinner out - sigh (how much salt IS in that food!)
8/18 157.8 heavy workouts, moreaalt, tons of water. Am curious what happens now back to home cooked.
Avg weekly weights are going down each week. I’m winning - slowly :)I feel GREAT!
8/19 157.4 Heavy exercise day! Amazing myself.
8/20 156.4

On to Round 87!

Thank you everyone! I really appreciate all of the thoughts and prayers. My husband is actually doing a lot better today. We took a long drive out to a local lake last night after we got off work and just drove around for hours. Just getting out of town and taking nature in for a little bit really helps sooth the soul. My husband had some unresolved issues with his father and him dying so unexpectedly kind of left my husband a little lost. He is starting to come to terms with it and hopefully he will get some closure when we go to Texas next week. He did not have a great childhood and I think it brought back a lot of memories that he had suppressed for so many years. Thanks again everyone!