JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 88

Round 88 – August 31 to September 9
Female, 5’, 66 years. Fall always seems more like the beginning of a new year for me than Jan.1. Summer is pretty much finished and time to plan what I’ll be involved in for the winter. So I looked back over the last year to see how my weight ups and downs had gone. It’s pretty obvious: stress = weight gain, increased activity = weight loss, for me. I’m not ready to go back to the gym till October but goal this round will be to add exercises at home + more yard work (want to be finished with that so much that I can almost taste it – but just have to keep plugging). Other goals – finish log each day, only yogurt or fruit in the evening and nothing after 9 p.m. SW – 162.4, GW – 161.4, UGW – 140. (This really should be 125 or 130 but that seems like such a long ways to go and 140 would be a huge improvement.)
Day/Weight/Comment
08/31 – 162.6
09/01 – 162.6
09/02 – 162.8 – Relax day yesterday and did not manage to track or exercise but ate fairly reasonably. Today is already better – made myself do some exercises before breakfast, seems that is the only way to get them in, and decided to make that my habit goal. It seems the only way to keep my waistline from “relaxing outward” is exercise that area. Otherwise my posture goes and waist is bigger even if my weight is the same and I’m getting other exercise like walking.
09/03 – 162.6 Pretty good day for calories but sadly did not log all. No LNS though, even though I was tempted. Ten min. stretching exercises but not abs. Three hours yard work.
09/04 – 162.8 Logged all, only a peach with fat free yogurt in the evening, warmup exercises but didn’t get any further. About 4.5 hrs. digging out old flower beds. The one spot is such slow going – grass, thyme, moss, lilac suckers, etc. Suddenly had an idea last night after supper – work in a different bed – it went so much faster and could keep working as it got dark because it is under one of the house lights!
09/05 – 163 – Did do my morning exercises but then had to do a ‘quick’ writing project before working outside. Ended up spending the day on it with a little left for today so no further exercise. Did not log all cals. but most and kept them reasonable.
09/06
09/07
09/08
09/09

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), AW/ABF%: 228.1/19.37
R86 EW/EBF%: 226.2 (+1.6)/19.2 (+0.2), AW/ABF%: 226.4 (-1.7)/19.19 (-0.18)
R87 EW/EBF%: 225.6 (-0.6)/19.1 (-0.1), AW/ABF%: 227.1 (+0.4)/19.27 (+0.08)

Goal for this round: 224.4 (to get below R85 "low")

Day/Weight/Comment

8/31: 224.0 (-1.6)/18.9 (-0.2). A reward from heaven because I finally went to the gym? I went out to dinner with my wife, and split a sandwich with her. It was relatively healthy, but my willingness to portion control was what made my night a success.

9/1: 225.6 (+1.6)/19.1 (+0.2). I did my best last night with what I could regarding food (quality/quantity), at least as much as I could while out at a restaurant I love. It's likely my previous weigh-in was a slight exaggeration (weighed late) and that it was affected by me working out the night before. I'm going to the gym this morning, and I'm going to try my best to keep things under control today (wife's birthday party). If I have alcohol, it will be in the form of a mixed drink or two (spirit + diet soda). Going to the gym this morning (right now) to try to give myself a little wiggle room tonight. Oh, and to get myself into good habits! :-)

9/2: 225.6 (0.0)/19.1 (0.0). I went to bed late last night and got up late this morning, so this number is potentially a little bit under what it should be. I did pretty well yesterday at my wife's birthday party; I planned out what I was going to eat before I ate it (for the most part). I had one beer, but other than that it was all spirits + diet soda. I couldn't resist a tiny slice of the best carrot cake I have ever had (homemade by my sister-in-law). I also hit the gym before going to the party, which made it twice in three days that I made it there. I think I can sustain three times per week: Friday (with my wife), Sunday, and Tuesday, with basketball starting up this coming Saturday. I'll shoot for three times times at the gym, but I'll feel successful even if I can make it twice per week. Coming out of the weekend (particularly given two celebrations for wife's B-Day) still at my starting weight for the round feels like a pretty significant accomplishment.

9/3: 226.0 (+0.4)/19.1 (0.0). This is probably the right number, and not bad for the weekend I just had. I'm feeling okay right now, but this is going to be a stressful week. Trying to stay focused...

9/4: 226.2 (+0.2)/19.2 (+0.1). Last night (and much of my waking hours) was spent worrying about what was going to happen today (I'll talk about that tomorrow). I am pretty sure that I ate within calories (and according to plan), and I know that my weigh-in does not always reflect my previous day's efforts. Eat that, scale!

9/5: 224.0 (-2.2)/18.9 (-0.3). WHOOSH!!!. There's no good reason for this, and who cares!?!?!? I was above my calorie goal yesterday, but below maintenance. I have a lot of workplace stress right now; a coworker is basically trying to get me fired because she did not like that I reported her inappropriate behavior, and I'm being investigated as a result (my stressful day yesterday was meeting with the investigator). I'm going to the gym either tonight or tomorrow night, and basketball is FINALLY BACK! Saturday will be my first time in over two months (problem with gym permit).

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@arlak21 The longer you stick with this (and your good habits), the more you will notice continued success. The one thing I have really learned during these challenges is to remember that health/weight loss is DEFINITELY a marathon, not a sprint. I weigh myself every day, but only for accountability (so I can look back later for trends). What's really important is that when I can go 10 days in which I track food (and try my best to make healthy choices), I almost always lose a significant amount of weight. I'm glad that you're having success so far, and STICK WITH IT!

Round 87
OW 230
Spoiler
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 77 SW 141 Ew 135.8 (-5.2) 👍😃
Round 78 SW 135.8 Ew 138.8 (+3)😥😥👎
Round 79 SW 138.8 Ew 138.6 (-.2) 😥👎
Round 80 SW 138.6 Ew 138 (-.6)👎
Round 81 SW 138 EW 135.8 (-2.2) 👎
Round 82 SW 135.8 EW 137 (+1.2)👎
Round 83 SW 137 Ew 138 (+1)👎
Round 84 SW 138 Ew 139 (+1) 👎
Round 85 Sw 139 Ew 139 (0) 👎
Round 86 SW 139 Ew 144 (+5)
Round 87 SW 144 Ew 144 (0)

Round 44
SW 144
GW under 140
UGW 125

08/31 away from scale

09/01 away from scale

09/02 144 now that all family events are over and summer is coming to an end I am looking to get back into some kind of routine. I have too. I am super disappointed by this number. Felt like within a month u managed to reset 6 months of hard work. So unfair!

09/03 143.8

09/04 143.6

09/05 143.2 FFS work has still been crazy.. workouts have been less but I have stopped eating out on a better note. With the inconsistent work schedule, workouts have been hard to get in. Like I wanted to do one tonight but was called into work last minute. With me interviewing people and training, I have been getting an hour off a day not including travel time.. which gives me no time. I have noticed my stomach getting a little squishey which is so upsetting since I worked so hard to get my definition. Amazing how it takes a year of work to be undone in three months. So over it

09/06
09/07
09/08
09/09

Stats & Round goals
37yo/, 173cm / Amsterdam
1st goal: 71.0kg by late Aug❌ //Revised 2nd goal: 69.5kg by Sep 27 (originally wanted 68kg)
UGW: 62-65kg by end of year?

Daily goals
R87 EW 71.6// R88 GW 70.8

Sat 08/31 71.8 🏃‍♀️speed🚶‍♀️22k🍷

Sun 09/01 DNW 🚶‍♀️10k

Mon 09/02 DNW 🚶‍♀️13k🏃‍♀️6km📖🍷
battery in scale dead. It showed me 72.8 and also 71.4 on Sunday and then nothing. So I'm not sure how accurate the last few days were.
Evening weight: 72.5

Tue 09/03 72.2kg 🧘💪🍷14:8.5
21.30-11.30-20.00
Too much snacking yesterday, even a 45mins evening run didn't earn enough calories for dinner. Waiting for TOM might explain my sugar cravings during the day.
Uptick is probably a slightly uncontrolled the weekend showing.
I would like to say I'm ready to get back to healthy, but I'm not enjoying it very much. I don't think I'll ever stop wanting all the sweets. And then I think it's just a bit of vanity weight I want to get rid off - is it worth the logging and planning and restricting myself?

Wed 09/04 72.3kg 15.5:8.5 🚶‍♀️📖🍷
20-11.30-20
Oops yesterday's post didn't post.
Still not feeling the healthy lifestyle, but trying. Slightly over cals, but nothing too dramatic. Waiting for TOM is no fun.

Thu 09/05 72.3kg 🏃‍♀️4km 🚶‍♀️13k 📖15:11
20-11-22
🍔visitors🍾
Alright, this morning I ran the negativity out of my system, burned some cals and weighed 300g less afterwards, but I'm 1.5kg away from this round's goal. Keep on keeping on

Fri 09/06 visitors
Sat 09/07 visitors
Sun 09/08 visitors
Mon 09/09

Round result: 71.8-xx=xx

Average weight & total steps per week

So I am going to be out of town for the first 3 days of this round to attend my FIL's services. I am not going to have a lot of control over my food choices seeing as I will be eating what my husband's family will be serving and probably a lot of restaurant food. This round I am sure is just going to be another maintenance round for me, which I am fine with. If it takes me losing a pound or two a month until the end of the year to finally reach my goal I am fine with that.

8/31 - no scale out of town

9/1 - no scale out of town

9/2 - no scale out of town

9/3 - 148.7 didn't post yesterday, but did weigh.

9/4 - 146.7 going back down to my normal weight. Should be well under 145 by tomorrow. Was a very stressful weekend, it's so weird how death affects everybody differently. We actually had some lady show up to the services saying she had a will and wanted everything my FIL owned (which by the way isn't a lot,lol). It was so weird and over the top, never expected anything like that. I am just glad to be home and back to some kind of "normal" routine. We had to go grocery shopping after work last night as we had nothing to even cook dinner with. I also had 3 loads of laundry that needed to be done and had to help the 2 youngest finish unpacking. To say the that I am exhausted is a complete under statement. I put a pot roast on for tonight and am planning on picking up a red-box and doing nothing but relaxing. I am working on my water, but other than that my motivation is not great. I'm trying, but half heartily right now and I am ok with that. Glad to be back and just have some accountability at this point.

9/5 - 145.1 And we continue the water/sodium/stress loss. Maybe I will be back to my pre-4 day trip out of town weight tomorrow (143.6). I have just been working on water intake and eating at home since I have been back. I have not eaten at a deficit once and don't really plan on doing it till probably the next round. Tomorrow starts my birthday weekend and after the last couple of weeks I just need to have a little fun and relax. So far I have been able to maintain even with my crazy spikes between 142-144 for the last couple of weeks as long as I drink my water and don't go crazy with eating out.

9/6 -
9/7/-
9/8 -
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OSW:128.8, CW:125.4, CGW:123.4
R87 SW:126.6 GW:125 EW 125.4 (-1)

08/31 - 123.4 :: was very active and unintentionally ate far lower than my calorie limit because of being busy through out the day. Made healthy choices. Last round was slow progress. This is a kicker to start with.
09/01 - 124.4 :: last drop was surprising, seems numbers evened out. Over calorie limit by < 100 cals. Not very active. Ate healthy.
09/02 - 124.4 :: ate a bit higher than calorie limit, <50 cals. Decently active. Ate healthy. Breakfast choice of Sago was very calorific, be cautious next time.
09/03 - 123.6 :: Ate in calorie limit, ate planned snack and controlled portions. Not very active.
09/04 - 124.4 :: Ate in calorie limit, ate planned snack and controlled portions. Decently active.

09/05 - 125.4 :: Ate under calorie limits, controlled portions. Active. TOM started, hence a little upswing.

09/06 -
09/07 -
09/08 -
09/09 -

Age: 40
Height: 5'9"
Historical SW: 251.6 lbs 9/14/2015
Restart W: 241.4 7/12/2019
Lifestyle Plan: Primal Blueprint
https://www.marksdailyapple.com/primal-blueprint-101/

R83 EW: 238.5 Goal ✅
R84 EW: 234.5 Goal ✅
R85 EW: 231.4 Goal ✅
R86 EW: 229.8 Goal ❎
R87 EW: 226.7 Goal ✅

Goal: Release 2 lbs per round.
Incremental Goals:
229.xx ✅ August 19, 2019
219.xx
209.xx
199.xx
189.xx
179.xx
Ultimate Goal: 175 lbs, reevaluate at that point

🌄🛣️🚙 August 🌻😎🌄
31: 226.4

🌾🍂🍁 September 🍁🍂🌾
1: 225.6 I didn't log yesterday because we had a family day-trip, but I tried intuitive eating. I guess it worked out pretty well.
2: 226.2 Too many carbs at dinner.
3: 225.4 I'm a bit surprised by this. I had an extra hour in my eating window, increased hunger from TOM, and went significantly over my calorie allowance. But hey, I'll take it!
4: 224.4
5: 223.8
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There's no such thing as failure; only feedback.

F5’7”
SW 218.6
R86 EW 152.8
R87 EW 151.4
Day/Weight/Steps
08/31 151.2 - 14,700
09/01 150.0 - 14,900
09/02 151.0 - 14,300
09/03 150.8 - 15,300
09/04 150.8 - 15,600
09/05 149.4 - 6,600
09/06
09/07
09/08
09/09