JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ ROUND 93

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

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)
R88 EW/EBF%: 223.8 (-1.8)/18.9 (-0.2), AW/ABF%: 224.5 (-2.6)/18.98 (-0.29)
R89 EW/EBF%: 226.6 (+2.8)/19.2 (+0.3), AW/ABF%: 225.3 (+0.8)/19.04 (+0.06)
R90 EW/EBF%: 223.8 (-2.8)/18.9 (-0.3), AW/ABF%: 224.3 (-1.0)/18.95 (-0.09)
R91 EW/EBF%: 224.6 (+0.8)/19.0 (+0.1), AW/ABF%: 224.6 (+0.3)/18.99 (+0.04)
R92 EW/EBF%: 221.8 (-2.8)/18.7 (-0.3), AW/ABF%: 223.7 (-0.9)/18.89 (-0.10)

Total loss since returning: 7.4 lbs/0.9%
Average loss per round: 0.925 lbs/0.11%

Goal for this round: Get under 220

Day/Weight/Comment

10/20: 222.8 (+1.0)/18.8 (+0.1). I went to my niece's birthday party last night, and FOR ME I was okay. I had some drinks, I ate a little more than I wanted to (late night grazing), but I was generally okay. If I can get through this weekend with a pound or less gain, it would be a success. I'll be going to the gym today, and we're going back for leftovers this afternoon. I will keep things under control when I'm there. And I'm going to push myself at the gym.

10/21: 221.8 (-1.0)/18.7 (-0.1). I worked my plan to perfection yesterday. I went to the gym in the morning with my wife, ate a very light lunch, then went to the in-laws to have leftovers from Saturday's party. I stayed in control for the most part, plus I avoided both alcohol and dessert while I was there. Dinner was also very light last night. This is the first time in recent memory that I ended a weekend at the same weight I started the weekend at.

10/22: 221.2 (-0.6)/18.6 (-0.1). At this point any lower number is the lowest weight I've seen in quite a while. I'm going to try not to get too excited when I see them, but it really has been a struggle to get "here." Lots of ups and downs. Maybe I'll celebrate a little (in my head), while continuing to do everything I've been doing (eating better, hitting the gym 3x/wk, playing basketball when I feel healthy enough to do so). My wife put her arms around my "belly" yesterday and told me she notices that it's smaller. I'm continuing to notice positive changes when I look in the mirror. Gym tonight, then I watch the Laker game (first game of the season!).

10/23: 219.6 (-1.6)/18.5 (-0.1). WHOOSH™!!! The last time I went under 220 (after being above), I took a picture and posted it on Facebook. This was a barrier to me before, and it's acted like a barrier to me during my time back in this challenge as well. It's always hard for me to remember that it really takes a while for things to "come together" in this fitness/healthy lifestyle thing. I still find myself getting upset/happy on a day-to-day basis more than I would like to. Don't get me wrong; paying attention to the day-to-day is VITALLY important. But today I can step back a little bit, get a more broad perspective, and say with confidence that THIS IS WORKING. I can say that because: 1) my weight is dropping, 2) my clothes are fitting better, 3) I'm getting stronger at the gym, 4) I can see my muscles again (they're growing), and (5) I am visually noticing some of the other changes in my body (shape). The horribly frustrating part of this is that my "gut" is the last thing to go. While it's definitely gotten smaller, it's still prominent, and likely will remain that way until I get closer to 210 or 205. I'm going to keep doing this the right way; when I do, I KNOW that it works. Sunday night is going to be a night out with drinking. I'm trying to get myself in a good place BEFORE this happens (understanding that I'm not likely to like my weigh-in the next day). Sorry about the long post!

10/24: 219.4 (-0.2)/18.4 (-0.1). Dinner last night was a splurge, but I was still under in my calories. Which brings me to my next subject - time to take this to the next level. I've got my workout routine pretty much down. Basketball is in my life. I'm "taking care" of myself in some important ways. It's time for me to start cutting out some of the unnecessary carbs: bread (especially in sandwiches, which is something of a weakness for me), tortillas, rice, and all sweets (except maybe dark chocolate occasionally and certain berries). I've also done really well in the past when I've cut soda completely out of my life, but I'll hold on to that for the moment. I need to do some shopping to prepare for this properly, but I am going to give it a go starting Monday.

10/25: 219.4 (0.0)/18.4 (0.0). I went to the gym last night, but I wasn't feeling quite as energetic as I have been. I had a moderately heavy dinner (quality-wise), but I did okay with portions. Even before my weigh-in I noticed that my energy is a little bit down today. Again, it probably started last night. Now that I'm thinking about it, it's probably related to "having visitors" this weekend. That means I have to clean everything, because I basically married my mother in this respect (no one can know that we don't live in a house that is perfectly clean, all the time). I get it, I just don't like it. Hmm. I also went yesterday to see a mental health professional for the first time in more than ten years. Anyhoo... basketball is tomorrow, and I think my foot has healed enough for me to play. I'm going to keep plugging along!

10/26: 219.2 (-0.2)/18.4 (0.0). Got really busy all day yesterday and just did not get a chance to post.

10/27: 220.2 (+1.0)/18.5 (+0.1). My parents came over last night for dinner (first time in my new house), and I probably indulged a bit too much... in a bunch of areas. Thank goodness I played basketball yesterday (it offset things a bit), although it was really crowded, and my energy level was pretty low (three weeks away from basketball is a lot for this old man). I'm headed to the gym this morning with my wife, and I'm going to the Queen Mary tonight for the coolest haunted house/Halloween thing in the world. There will be lots of walking and a moderate level of drinking. My food will be under control, however (I've already got it planned). Wish me luck!

10/28: 219.2 (-1.0)/18.4 (-0.1). Last night at the Queen Mary was pretty cool, but for some reason it wasn't as great as my experience last year. Maybe it's like getting your first high. I had way too much to drink, but it was mostly hard alcohol. I walked a bunch at night, and I lifted weights in the morning. All that being said, last night is probably going to catch up with me when I weigh-in tomorrow. I'm going to just own it. (Edited entry for inaccurate weigh-in)

10/29:

@ConfidentRaven - I am so proud of you! You are my inspiration girl! It seems like you just got under 300 and you are down to 283 already! Congrats and keep up the good work!! And thanks for being here to inspire us on!

31, Female, 5'3"
Highest weight ever: 217
Original SW: 203.0 (7-31-2019)
Ultimate GW: 180.0

R85 EW: 200.8 (-2.2).. AW 201.6
R86 EW: 201.6 (+.8) .. AW 201.0
R87 EW: 197.8 (-3.8) .. AW 199.0
R88 EW: 196.8 (-1.0) .. AW 197.7
R89 EW: 196.6 (-.2)/ 29.1% .. AW 197.3 ABF 29.06%
R90 EW: 195.8 (-.8) 28.8% (-.3%) AW 197.6 ABF 29.09%
R91 EW: 195.0 (-.8) / 28.7% (-.2%) AW 195.8 ABF 28.85%
R92 EW: 195.2 (+.2) / 28.7% (+/- 0%) AW 195.7 ABF 28.77%

R93 goal: weight loss and happiness

Day/Weight/Comment

10/20: 197.2 (+2.0) / 28.9% (+.2%)
10/21: 196.8 (-.4) / 28.8% (-.1%) the weekend won overall but its a new beginning today
10/22: 194.2 (-2.6) / 28.5% (-.4%) I think this is the lowest I’ve been in a while. Let’s see how long it lasts.
10/23: 194.0 (-.2) / 28.5% (+/-0) different weigh in tone but all i could do with what’s going on today. But I’ll take it.
10/24: 195.0 (+1) / 28.6% (+.1%) I really enjoyed my dinner last night. Healthy it was not. But it was so welcomed in my tummy. Not feeling to great today.
10/25: -
10/26: 196.4 (+1.4) been trying to get back into the swing of things. Had some “life changing” news. Come full terms with it and know what I need to do going forward with my limitations. This isn’t a normal rut I’m in but I know how to get out of it and i will.
10/27: 197.5 (+1.2) not sure how this is happening. I thought I did pretty good yesterday. Back to the gym today and every day. I let myself slip and need to find my way back down. No excuses
10/28: 196.4 (-1.2) 28.9% (+.3%) im getting there. Going the right direction now at least.
10/29:

39, male, 5'8
Original Starting Weight: 386.6 lbs, 1/1/2019
Long term Goal Weight: 186.6 lbs

Round 93, 10th Round for Me
Starting Weight: 297.1 lbs
Goal Weight: 295.1 lbs

Day/Weight/Comment

10/20: 297.3 lbs (+0.2) … up a tiny bit over yesterday. Spent 4 hours yesterday raking leaves until I ran out of daylight and finished it with another 2.5 hours of work this morning. Tired.

10/21: 302.5 lbs (+5.2) … Chinese food was a mistake.

10/22: 298.3 lbs (-4.2) … Partial recovery from yesterday’s uptick. Yesterday, I started a new plan to hopefully improve my rate of loss, which has slowed over the last few months. I’m doing 16:8 IF daily and targeting about 1700 calories. My run this morning went well, though now it’s dark for 3/4 of it, which kind of sucks.

10/23: 297.4 lbs (-0.9) … Pretty much recovered from the General Tso combination platter I ate Sunday night. Hoping to make some positive progress for the remainder of the challenge with my new plan / lower calorie budget.

10/24: 295.4 lbs (-2.0) … First new low in a week and a half! Went for a run this morning and ran a full 5k distance for the first time. 40 minutes. Between those two things, I’m feeling pretty good today. The new IF plan has been going pretty well also.

10/25: 296.6 lbs (+1.2) … Bit of an uptick, but it’s more likely that my weight is actually holding steady. Yesterday morning I weighed myself after running, which reflected some water weight loss (sweat). This “gain” is nothing to worry about. Looking forward to some more downward momentum on the scale this weekend. Edit: just had a couple new pairs of jeans get delivered. Put 'em on and they fit perfectly. 6 sizes down on pants now

10/26: 293.2 lbs (-3.4) … Now that’s what I’m talking about! Beat my previous low weight by over 2 pounds. Very happy today. Had a nice, but shorter morning run today… I wanted to save some energy for yardwork this afternoon.

10/27: 293.8 lbs (+0.6) … Such a busy weekend. Yesterday I spent 3.5 hours working on the leaves outside and didn’t even finish. Today’s rainy, so I have to put the rest of it off for now -- at least the front yard is done. This morning I installed two new ceiling light fixtures in our family room and went grocery shopping. Ready to plop down for a while >.>

10/28: 294.0 lbs (+0.2) … a tiny bit up again, but still under my round goal by a decent amount. Just went through my closet and claimed 5 new shirts that didn’t fit last time I checked, including the first of my XL-sized stuff. I have my first session with a personal trainer to get me started at the gym in a few hours.

10/29: todo: morning run

Challenge delta: -3.1 lbs
Total Weight Loss: 93.2 lbs

My jgm10d History
My Plan

Round 93:
Female, 57 yy, 4'11''
OSW: 177.1 lbs
LTG: 110.0 lbs
STG: 115 (next milestone)

Goals for 10 day Challenge: reach 115-114.

Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 116.6 Ate out last 2 nights - great meals, but heavy protein and wine first night (the extra protein tends to lead to slower digestion/retention) and sushi last night (also wine). Over both nights (not by a lot, so within “refeed” objective) but under maintenance calories, so expect that a lot of this is also water retention (usually gain after sushi, but love it as a treat!!!). XTrain class in the morning and then doing barbell weight routines in the afternoon.

10/21 117.2 Up again. Definitely water retention/food retention, so expect that this will drop in a day or so. Heavy weights yesterday - set new PR for deadlifts (115 lbs) - so close to bodyweight - and improving strength overall with squats and bench press. definitely feeling it in legs/shoulders today! XTrain class early am and then a pilates class in afternoon.

10/22 116.4 Reversing direction after the dinners out last weekend! Still some DOMS with deadlifts from Sunday Sunday so expect some water retention still an issue. Weight training with trainer this morning and will likely go to spin in the evening for cardio.

10/23 117.2 Bounce.. Definitely DOMS this morning from weight training yesterday am, and a super intense spin class last night (38 min at peak HR out of 55) so not surprised weight is up (likely water retention) NSV: have lost 0.5 inches around my waist since last week, so scale and army %BF calculators seem to agree that BF is around 28% At this point with weight training, inches lost are more meaningful than changes on the scale, but still watching to see how my body is adjusting to the increased calories. Decided today would be my rest day for this week (usually the low point) and will be back to strength training and cycle tomorrow.

10/24 117.6 Waiting for the Whoosh…. Have had a week like this before. I am pretty sure that calories are below maintenance and exercise is good, so probably still a mix of increase in muscle (scale thinks 0.2 lbs so half) and water retention from exercise and sodium (cheese in lasagna I made last night probably did not help on that count). Great workouts today, so not expecting a drop tomorrow as muscles recover. Patience, patience, patience…
NSV: my old white stretch jean leggings are too big in the waist (seemed to fit a week ago) - that’s more important than the scale number as belly fat gets burned! Ordered new jean leggings 2 sizes down.

10/25 116.6 one pound down! Tried on old size 4 suede skirt from mid 90’s and can now zip up! (this was back when I weighed probably around 105 using machines/light dumbells). Definitely leaner in legs now than then as plenty of room in hips, even though heavier, but can still afford to burn more fat around the waist (BF% around 28%) (it does zip, but not lose enough to be comfortable sitting - lol!) Definitely enjoying the increase in calories (1500-1600 target) so just need to roll with the slower loss/gains - with strength training/cardio the fat will likely be reduced with time, even if weight stabilizes here (body recomp time?). 30 minute express spin class today and may try to work in a regular bench press with bar + incline bench press ahead of time, as those muscles have recovered from earlier in the week.

10/26 115.6 Down another pound. Challenge tonight is dept Halloween party so will need to treat as a cheat day! Xtrain in the morning and dancing tonight!

10/27 116.6 Not surprised! Over calories with alcohol, but had a great time! Burned over 1000 calories yesterday, and over 17,000 steps, but definitely dehydrated and had too much sodium late in the day so expect a lot of this is water retention/food retention. Went to gym late afternoon for weights and spin class. New PR on back squat of 105

10/28 115.6 Back down again, so that is good given the lifting yesterday. Within 0.2 lbs of low from last round, but happy to stay in the 115’s/ A little sore in glutes, shoulder/chest but not too bad! Going to do a pilates/barre class after work; maybe spin but they are back to back so not sure if I’ll be able to get in the spin class for cardio (requires a wrist band). If not there is always the elliptical at home for a quick HIIT workout, but much prefer to exercise before dinner rather than after, as exercise too late messes up my sleep!

10/29


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, did not weigh rest of round)
Round 85: 128.8 (3.0 loss)
Round 86: 129.2 (0.4 gain)
Round 87: 124.8 (4.4 loss) (outlier whoosh is skewing stats :- )
Round 88: 123.2 (1.6 loss) ** Reached healthy Weight BMI **
Round 89: 121.9 (1.3 lb loss)
Round 90: 119.6 (2.3 lb loss)
Round 91: 117.6 (2.0 lb loss) (lowest weight since 2006)
Round 92: 115.8 (1.8 lb loss)

(long term trend is 2.4 lbs/10 days, current rate is 1.5/10)

Female, 68 YO, 5'8"
SW 157.4
GW 156.4 This is a 1 pound goal for this round


10/20 157.4 TS Nestor is gone, sun was shining, female dog was strong enough for almost 3 miles today, so we
got in our first real, though short, hike in over a week! YAY!
10/21 OMG... for the first time in FOREVER, I forgot to get weighed!
10/22 157.2 No excitement, just my body regulating fluids. Dang it! lol
10/23 157.0
10/24 157.4
10/25 156.8
10/26 158.4 Has to be water retention, I was good on my diet yesterday, but sodium was high. SMH Ate poorly today at our annual Cooter Festival, so don't expect to do better tomorrow, either.
10/27 159.4
10/28 158.4
10/29


I'll try to remember to log in tomorrow, but not sure that I will. I was just informed, via a message on facebook messenger, that my brother up in NJ just died. I wasn't told that he was dying, that he had been home in hospice for the past week, and if my niece's husband hadn't messaged me today, I wouldn't have known a thing was wrong. So kind of out of it right now. Wishing y'all the best in hitting your goals.

@poisonesse I’m so sorry you have lost your brother. I’m concerned that no one will tell me when my brother passes or if he’s even been ill. Sending prayers for you and the family.

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.

Trying to get back to walking 5 miles a day. A pinched nerve and back surgery side-lined me for about a year.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 136.0
UGW: 132.2

10/18 - 137.6 at 5:30 a.m. ... Rest Day.
10/19 - 137.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...4.53 miles in 94 mins.

Day/Weight/Comment

10/20 - 136.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...3.24 miles in 73 mins.
10/21 - 136.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Rest Day.
10/22 - 138.0 at 4:00 a.m. ...3.04 miles in 61 mins. Arthritis in right hip is slowing me down.
10/23 - 139.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.01 miles in 60 mins.
10/24 - 140.2 at 4:00 a.m. ...3.01 miles in 59 mins. salt...salt...salt...
10/25 - 141.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Rest Day...need water!!!
10/26 - DNW...walked right past the scale this morning at 4:45 a.m. We did walk 3.85 miles in 78 mins.
10/27 - 138.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.0 miles in 77 mins. Crazy hard winds in Northern California today.
10/28 - 139.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Rest Day from walking. Worked out w/our trainer for 60 mins.
10/29 -

Chris

@poisonesse, I'm so sorry for your loss. I've also found out how very strange family can become. I'm glad your niece's husband informed you of your brother. My condolences.

@quiltingjaine, Where's the article link Jaine? I don't have cheat DAYS, not even during adrenal fatigue😂😂😂😂 I don't usually get desperate for any particular food anymore. I'm good unless I reach a certain stress level. I do want to read the article though. I may have read it already.

●Annnnd, I want to report that I'm really seeing improvements with daily rehab exercises. I performed 100 true jumping jacks today. I could not do that a month ago. I don't know how my knee, ankle and shoulder will feel in the morning, but doing great right now.😀

** ROUND 93 **
Round # 22 for me

Day/Weight/Comment

10/20
10/21
10/22 402.4
10/23 400.4
10/24 400.2
10/25 398.6
10/26 400.4

10/27 398.4 – I am back. I had a good session with my therapist Tuesday and trying hard to get my head by on straight. I am going to concentrate on numbers right now. I am going to focus on healthy habits. No more goal weights. Just focus on losing something if just a little bit. Unknowingly, I had slipped into that all or nothing thinking. So far so good. I will probably be back up tomorrow. Not sure I believe today’s weight, but we will see.

10/28 400.8 – I knew it, because weekend was not good. No worries back on it today. Going to get my 6500 steps in today and eat mindfully. I also decided, since I am very busy, I am not going to do all the challenges I have been participating in on MFP. I am going to pick the one that helps me to most or fits my goals and that is this one. So, for now regrettably I am going to let the other ones go for now. I just don’t have the time and I would like to be a supportive part of just one instead of a hit or miss of all 3.
10/29


My journey … ("I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!")

I am 67 years old from Nevada. This is my 3rd round.✔️

Highest Weight - 284.4 (Jan 2007)
SWMFP ( June 2019) 244.4
CW: 213.8
CGW: 204.4
UGW: 160

R91 SW 217.7 EW 213.0 (-4.7)
R92 SW 213 EW 213.8 (+.8)
R93 SW 213.8 EW less than SW

I am going to try something different this round and only weigh on last day. I am way to obsessed with my daily weigh ins. I do not handle the daily ups and downs well. This round I am going to track if I logged food, stayed under calories, exercised and drank 64 oz water. I will weigh on last day.

Day/Goals/Comment
10/20 Logged ✔️ , calories under goal, exercised, water Vacation
10/21 Logged,✔️ calories under goal✔️, exercised,✔️ water✔️ A great day. I am back!!!!!!
10/22 Logged, ✔️calories under goal,✔️ exercised,✔️ water✔️ Another great day. Had a beautiful fall walk.
10/23 Logged,✔️ calories under goal✔️exercised,✔️ water✔️ Hungry, in store, wanted candy, ask myself why so I can feel crappy. No candy bar and felt great. NSV Yeah!
10/24 Logged✔️, calories under goal✔️, exercised✔️, water only 32 oz.
10/25 Logged, calories under goal, exercised,✔️ water Got way to hungry and ate much more than I needed. Note to self keep snacks with you. Did 50 min Zumba Gold class that was really fun.
10/26 Logged,✔️ calories under goa✔️l, exercised, water Sat. I do not usually exercise need to start drinking more water.
10/27 Logged, calories under goal, exercised, water
10/28 Logged,✔️ calories under goal✔️, exercised✔️, water
10/29 Weight Loss round 93

SW Rnd93: 68kg
GW Rnd93: 67,5kg (-500gr)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/20 - 67,8 - expected and content. Walked a bit today.
10/21 - 68,2 - meh...what is this about ? Not bothered :-) gotta keep on keeping on and enjoy my daily wins and active life. Lifted today.
10/22 - 67,8 - I wonder if this has anything to do with TOM approaching... probably. I don’t have enough data to tell (started 2.5 weeks ago) so I am just picking up info as I go along. Had a wee walk today.
10/23 - 67,5 - whoop whoop. Not sure if it’ll last, as I’ve been bouncing up and down the same couple of grammes. But nonetheless, I am satisfied. Today I upped my weights in my lifting session. And boy do I feel the difference :-) very happy about that :-D. At the end of these 10 days I will also measure for any cm loss, which I am pretty sure I can already tell :-). Have a good Wednesday all !
10/24 - 67,2 - eh... maybe it’s a whoosh from lifting slightly heavier? Maybe it’s because TOM arrives soon and my appetite has decreased? Or maybe I have eaten a little bit less carbs and it’s water weight? I’m going to guess that it’s the 3rd explanation. Now that doesn’t change anything but I am going to stop weighing for a couple of days since it’s getting to my head to drop too fast. Hope everyone is doing well !
10/25 - 67 - weighed in just because my official weigh-in is on Friday. But from now on and until the end of the challenge I will abstain from weighing myself and just continue to do what I do + upping my cals by 100 again. And I am very happy about that :-)
10/26 - DNW - feeling sore from lifting weights but good.
10/27 - DNW - feeling a bit bloated aka TOM is here soon. Lifted yesterday and walked in the morning today :-) great weather again
10/28 - DNW - very sore today. I am also a bit more tired than usual. Gotta just lift today and maybe a small walk, but taking it easy :-)
Update: well I lifted, plus a small hike and walked well over 12.000 steps... it feels really good even if I am tired now. I will sleep well :-)
10/29 - 67,2 - GOAL MET and exceeded (by 300gr). This round had more ups and downs and I was also more active this week. I did have a lot of fun and happy I could just take it easy when I needed to.
I realise I paid much more attention to how I felt and my energy levels compared to how I looked or my weight and that is how I want to continue.
I am very happy and eager to start round 94 !