Want To Lose 10 Pounds?
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I'm down .2 and happy about that. I still need to go back and calculate the calories from last week's cake fiasco. I will do that step because knowledge is power.
On a very positive note, I had 5 days of good sleep and two days of sleep that was better than the past few weeks. That will continue to be my focus. I feel remarkably different, both physically and mentally, with a few nights of good sleep. On a less positive note, the short walk I took last week resulted in hip pain that hasn't resolved yet, so I plan to spend some time on the floor this week trying to get my hip to stay in the proper alignment.
Overall I feel more positive. I have the next two days of meals planned.
Have a great weekend!1 -
Last week was an inflated gain (+1.8) due to the 4th long weekend. Still down 2.6 today is encouraging. The scale showed the gain gone on Sat, and then it bounced around above that all week until today. Sometimes I'd call today's WI a fluke, but honestly, it's deserved as my plan results show:
Quiet time, I'm 7/7 for a.m. and p.m.✔️
Diet Coke, 1 or less, 7/7✔️
Tracking & within WW pts, OP✔️
Eating in 8 hr window, 7/7 ✔️
Exercise, 3x a week ✔️
Eating more fruits & veggies✔️
250+ 7/10 hours, 6/7 days ✔️
4 week Diet Bet won ✔️
1st month of 6mo DB won ✔️
I didn't even realize I was 7/7 on the 8 hour eating window until I looked for this check-in. Woot woot!
So, I'm on track with my eating, I've increased my weights and reps, and am moving more. I plan to continue on this next week, no changes.
6/26 Week 1 WI -1.0, total -1.0
7/3 Week 2 WI -3.8, total -4.8
7/10 Week 3 WI +1.8 total -3.0
7/17 Week 4 WI -2.6 total -5.62 -
Lost some ground this week. I deviated from my plan last weekend and success eluded me this week. I have however been keeping my kcals except this past weekend between 1200-1500 for the most part and still keeping my energy up. Tracking is deffinitely the key.
My Plan:
1. 1200-1500 max 1700 kcals per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
Week 1 WI 5/8 =310.8 Start
Week 2/5/15 = 309.6 -0.8
Week 3/5/22 = 313.8 + 4.2
Week 4/5/29 = 313.8 +-0.0
Week 5/6/05 =309.8 - 4.0
Week 6/6/12 = 313.0 +3.2
Week 7/6/19 = 305.4 - 7.6
Week 8/6/26 = 304.0 -1.4
Week 9/7/03 = 303.6 -.04
Week 10/7/10 = 301.6 - 2.0 lbs
Week 11/7/17 =303.8 + 2.2 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lb Challenge current WI -7.0 lbs loss0 -
So I have been very remiss about keeping my stats posted here, trying to do better, so here goes
Week 1 May 8, 208.5
Week 2 May 15 207.5 - 1lbs
Week 3 May 22 210 + 2.5 lbs
Week 4 May 29 209 - 1 lbs
Week 5 June 5 208 - 1 lbs
Week 6 June 12 208 - 0 lbs
Week 7 June 19 208 - 0 lbs
Week 8 June 26 209 + 1 lbs
Week 9 July 3 210 + 1 lbs
Week 10 July 10 208 - 2 lbs
Week 11 July 17 206.5 - 1.5 lbs Total loss - 2 lbs
Kind of doing the yo yo thing!1 -
The scale is a funny thing.
I've got a mental barrier for my weight at 135. 135 happens to be my 10 pound loss goal, too. Over the past couple of weeks, I've broken through to get below 135, then bounced above, and below, and above, and below (you get the idea).
I know this is just the normal day-to-day variation of weight, and that my "true weight" is dependent on multiple issues at any given moment.
I will say, though, that breaking through this barrier (multiple times) is encouraging me to stick with it. *This time* I will get below it and stay below it!!!3 -
Today makes 3 consecutive days of my weight coming in below 135 (the mental barrier I noted above). This is a personal victory for me. I don't think I've been stably below 135 in years! My plan is to continue losing to get down to 130, my personal target.
I've been happy with my plan, and there is an aspect of habit to it now, but it still requires occasional white-knuckle willpower. At the end of a mentally busy and challenging work day, a beer or a bourbon sounds pretty good, and that's where the raw willpower comes in. It is a little easier having a story to tell myself ("You've come this far, don't blow it. Think how mad you'll be at yourself tomorrow morning when you get on the scale.")
Anyway, looking forward to Shabbat this week, unplugging, and just enjoying the day!2 -
I am up 2.6#. Not happy. We'll see next week.1
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Week 1 May 8, 208.5
Week 2 May 15 207.5 - 1lbs
Week 3 May 22 210 + 2.5 lbs
Week 4 May 29 209 - 1 lbs
Week 5 June 5 208 - 1 lbs
Week 6 June 12 208 - 0 lbs
Week 7 June 19 208 - 0 lbs
Week 8 June 26 209 + 1 lbs
Week 9 July 3 210 + 1 lbs
Week 10 July 10 208 - 2 lbs
Week 11 July 17 206.5 - 1.5
Week of July 24 205.5 - 1lbs total loss 3 Lbs
I am quite happy with that number for this week.
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I'm down 1.2 for the week. I had a decent week eating wise, but I chose to eat intuitively rather than track. If I'm being honest, I was just being lazy. I did stay mindful though. Sleep was about the same as last week which was pretty good. This was really helpful.
My husband commented that my butt looks tiny. Even at 120 pounds, my butt was not tiny, but it was nice to hear. It makes me remember to think about more than just the scale.
My hip is still causing me to limp so many exercises remain off limits. That said, I just pulled out my dumbbells and commit to doing some arm exercises. I think I'm using the hip as an excuse not to exercise because I'm too narrowly defining exercise. I'm literally chomping at the bit to go for a long walk - - for mental health too.
Have a great weekend folks! Make choices this weekend that will have you feeling good on Monday!
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Starting Weight: 182
Week 1: 181
Week 2 181.2
Week 3: 180.6
Week 4: 181.4
Week 5: 181.4
Week6: 180
Week 7: 178.4
Week 8: 179.4
Week 9: 181.4
Week 10: 181.2
Week 11: 180.00 -
Got back the ground I lost last week and some. I stuck with my plan this weekend and success rewarded me. I have however been keeping my kcals between 1200-1500 for the most part and still keeping my energy up. Tracking is definitely the key for me.
My Plan:
1. 1200-1500 max 1700 kcals per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
Week 1 WI 5/8 =310.8 Start
Week 2/5/15 = 309.6 -0.8
Week 3/5/22 = 313.8 + 4.2
Week 4/5/29 = 313.8 +-0.0
Week 5/6/05 =309.8 - 4.0
Week 6/6/12 = 313.0 +3.2
Week 7/6/19 = 305.4 - 7.6
Week 8/6/26 = 304.0 -1.4
Week 9/7/03 = 303.6 -.04
Week 10/7/10 = 301.6 - 2.0 lbs
Week 11/7/17 =303.8 + 2.2 lbs
Week 12/7/24 = 299.0 -4.8 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lbChallenge current WI - 11.0 lbs loss
Plus back in "TWOTERVILLE" first time sine April 20172 -
Week 1 May 8, 208.5
Week 2 May 15 207.5 - 1lbs
Week 3 May 22 210 + 2.5 lbs
Week 4 May 29 209 - 1 lbs
Week 5 June 5 208 - 1 lbs
Week 6 June 12 208 - 0 lbs
Week 7 June 19 208 - 0 lbs
Week 8 June 26 209 + 1 lbs
Week 9 July 3 210 + 1 lbs
Week 10 July 10 208 - 2 lbs
Week 11 July 17 206.5 - 1.5
Week of July 24 205.5 - 1lbs
Week of July 31 203 - 2.5 Total loss 5.5 lbs
Woo-Hoo I am on a roll!2 -
Up 1.0# Don't understand. But, onward and downward.1
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I'm down another 1.2 pounds, which puts my total loss since the beginning of this challenge at 11.6 pounds. My personal goal is to work myself down to 130 pounds, which is (I think) where I'm happiest. Just as a reminder, my official WW goal was 146 and I've been maintaining ever since I reached that goal way-back-when.
I continue to find this challenge, and the losses I'm experiencing, motivating. I don't know why it seems to be working this time, versus all of the other times I wanted to lose a few extra pounds. I guess wishing-it-off wasn't the best strategy! Ha ha.
But seriously, I think one thing that helped was really trying to figure out what the biggest problem I was having was. I identified 2-3 (alcohol/snacks at night during the week, and Friday-Saturday eating). Once I identified those, it was an opportunity to devise a strategy and then to implement it. So far so good!
As I've said before, as the weight begins to come off, it's progressively easier to remind myself how annoyed I'd be with myself if I ignored my plan and ended up gaining weight.
Anyway, glad this challenge showed up when it did!2 -
Stayed even this week but had several successes during the week. I stuck with my plan and while this week it didn'tpay off it has over the last few weeks. I have been keeping my kcals between 1200-1500 for the most part and still keeping my energy up. Tracking is definitely the key for me.
My Plan:
1. 1200-1500 max 1700 kcals per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
Week 1 WI 5/8 =310.8 Start
Week 2/5/15 = 309.6 -0.8
Week 3/5/22 = 313.8 + 4.2
Week 4/5/29 = 313.8 +-0.0
Week 5/6/05 =309.8 - 4.0
Week 6/6/12 = 313.0 +3.2
Week 7/6/19 = 305.4 - 7.6
Week 8/6/26 = 304.0 -1.4
Week 9/7/03 = 303.6 -.04
Week 10/7/10 = 301.6 - 2.0 lbs
Week 11/7/17 =303.8 + 2.2lbs
Week 12/7/24 = 299.0 -4.8 lbs
Week 13/7/31= 299.0 -+ 0 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lbChallenge current WI - 11.8 lbs loss
2nd week in "TWOTERVILLE"
Yeah!!1 -
I never got a chance to post last week, so ... Pretty stalled last week and this, +0.4 and -0.2. Used most of my WW pts this week and lots of guessing the week before, so no surprise. I think if I tighten tracking up this next week, I should see a drop. So that's the plan, and no social plans that will challenge that. I'll be doing some meal planning to try to make it easier, and the abundance of produce from my son's garden is helping a lot too! As for this week ...
Quiet time, I'm 7/7 for a.m. and p.m.✔️
Diet Coke, 1 or less, 7/7✔️
Tracking & within WW pts, OP✔️
Eating in 8 hr window, 5/7 ✔️
Exercise, 3x a week ✔️
Eating more fruits & veggies✔️
250+ 7/10 hours, 6/7 days ✔️
Next 4 wk Diet Bet WI 8/10, #2.4 to go
2nd mo of 6mo DB 8/15, already there!
The WI on 8/10 is good motivation to get the scale moving, but after these last two weeks, #2.4 is totally achievable! I just need to do it!
6/26 Week 1 WI -1.0 total -1.0
7/3 Week 2 WI -3.8, total -4.8
7/10 Week 3 WI +1.8 total -3.0
7/17 Week 4 WI -2.6 total -5.6
7/24 Week 5 WI +0.4 total -5.2
7/31 Week 6 WI -0.2 total -5.4
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Week 1 May 8, 208.5
Week 2 May 15 207.5 - 1lbs
Week 3 May 22 210 + 2.5 lbs
Week 4 May 29 209 - 1 lbs
Week 5 June 5 208 - 1 lbs
Week 6 June 12 208 - 0 lbs
Week 7 June 19 208 - 0 lbs
Week 8 June 26 209 + 1 lbs
Week 9 July 3 210 + 1 lbs
Week 10 July 10 208 - 2 lbs
Week 11 July 17 206.5 - 1.5
Week of July 24 205.5 - 1lbs
Week of July 31 203 - 2.5
Week 13 August 7 204.5 Thats plus 1.5 for a total loss of 4 lbs
You lose sometimes you gain sometimes.
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Well, I'm down 2.0 from last week.
Since 5/8 I'm down 5.8#, so am pretty happy. We are going to the studio for WI in another 2 hrs. so will see how that goes. Will post more after returning.0 -
I am continuing to lose, even after making my first 10 pound goal. I'm down another 0.8 pounds since last week, and so I'm half-way through my follow-up 5 pounds-to-lose goal. Another 2.6 pounds and I will hit my personal target of 130. It's been years since I've been down at my current weight, and I have to admit, it feels pretty good!
Getting my Shabbat eating under control, and cleaning up my weekday alcohol and evening snack was really key. I have not been perfect, by any means, but I've been on-track more times than not.
I also proudly note that this is all without counting calories or points. That's not to put down counting and tracking, because they really work, but it's just to note that one can lose "intuitively" if one focuses. Indeed, for me, being mindful has been very important and helpful.0 -
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I also proudly note that this is all without counting calories or points. That's not to put down counting and tracking, because they really work, but it's just to note that one can lose "intuitively" if one focuses. Indeed, for me, being mindful has been very important and helpful.
I was reading your post and thinking you didn't track, but wasn't sure. Thought I'd ask, then your last paragraph ...
It's encouraging to think intuitive maintenance can work. I'm thinking I would need some tight parameters, i.e. +#5 and track until lost! But honestly, I've spent so little of my adult life at a truly healthy weight, tracking seems a small price to pay if I can stay there.1 -
Down #3.4 this week! I was expecting it (since I was OP w/o scale rewards the 2 weeks prior), but still very pleased! Closing in on my first #10 loss, and I'm not going to lie, I will be very disappointed if I don't get it next week 🤷
Quiet time, I'm 7/7 for a.m. and p.m.✔️
Diet Coke, 1 or less, 7/7✔️
Tracking & within WW pts, OP✔️
Eating in 8 hr window, 3/7 ✔️
Exercise, 3x a week 1/3
Eating more fruits & veggies✔️
250+ 7/10 hours, 5/7 days ✔️
Next 4 wk Diet Bet WI 8/10, there!
2nd mo of 6mo DB 8/15, already there!
6/26 Week 1 WI -1.0 total -1.0
7/3 Week 2 WI -3.8, total -4.8
7/10 Week 3 WI +1.8 total -3.0
7/17 Week 4 WI -2.6 total -5.6
7/24 Week 5 WI +0.4 total -5.2
7/31 Week 6 WI -0.2 total -5.4
8/7 Week 7 WI -3.4 total -8.81 -
I won't go into a lot of discussion as the numbers say it all. Let's say a lot can happen in a week. I may double back later and discuss it but probably not. Just pick myself up dust myself off and keep moving.
My Plan:
1. 1200-1500 max 1700 kcals per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
Week 1 WI 5/8 =310.8 Start
Week 2/5/15 = 309.6 -0.8
Week 3/5/22 = 313.8 + 4.2
Week 4/5/29 = 313.8 +-0.0
Week 5/6/05 =309.8 - 4.0
Week 6/6/12 = 313.0 +3.2
Week 7/6/19 = 305.4 - 7.6
Week 8/6/26 = 304.0 -1.4
Week 9/7/03 = 303.6 -.04
Week 10/7/10 = 301.6 - 2.0 lbs
Week 11/7/17 =303.8 + 2.2lbs
Week 12/7/24 = 299.0 -4.8 lbs
Week 13/7/31= 299.0 -+ 0 lbs
Week 14/8/7 = 306.0 + 7 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lbs
Challenge current WI - 4.8 lbs loss0 -
Well, studio weigh-in was 1.2 pounds LESS than at home. Still grinning.
For our continuity here, I'll still weigh at home, and use that weight as the ruler.1 -
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Hey everyone! So my weighing is probably overdoing it, but when I see my averages go down, it keeps me motivated even when I see a small uptick on the scale. I weigh myself daily with a Bluetooth body fat/muscle/water tracking scale that send the info right to my app.
I weight everyday and track a 5 day average. I also track an average based on my 5 day average. This can really put in perspective healthy fluctuations in weight and continue to drive home the point that I’m trending down.
I started my weight loss journey on July 22nd and weighed in at 213. Since then I’m down to 204.
My 5 day average is currently 205 and my average for the day is 206.
I’m lucky to have a treadmill and free weights at the house until the wife is comfortable with us going back to the gym. I have a 3 mile run planned for this afternoon when I get off work. Hoping to hit 203 maybe 202 by the end of the week.
I’ve been on a pretty strict diet around 1400-1600 calories a day (sometimes a little more if I have wine with the wife) and I’m averaging a pound and 1/2 to 2 pounds a week. Let’s hope for a good week!2 -
Up 1.6# . About what we'd figured our scale was above the WW scale. We're not going in today. Really not the same, without the face to face encounters.
Still on the down since we started this.0 -
I'm up 0.2 pounds, but I'm not concerned about it. I did (mostly) what I had intended to do this week from a food/exercise perspective, so it's hard to be bothered by a "non-loss" weigh-in. I am finding that my typical pattern is that I'm at my lowest weight on Fridays, but at my highest weight for the week on Sunday or Monday, and then I spend the rest of the week dropping again. I'd probably do better with a seven-day average or something, but I'm ok recognizing this pattern and living with it!
This week the plan is the same. Limit alcohol to the weekend, desserts only on Friday night/Saturday lunch, no random snacking through the day, and continue to stick to appropropriate single-servings for each meal. Plus, get in 4 days of running per week.
Overall, I'm down 12.2 pounds since the start of the challenge, and am closing in on my personal target weight of 130 (2.8 to go!).
There was one minor personal victory I want to note: On Wednesday night my wife and I drove our daughter to her friend's house. It was an absolutely beautiful night, and I suggested that we sit outside and have a glass of wine, or bourbon. After some back-and-forth, my wife convinced me that I should stick to my "no alcohol over the week" plan. As such, I likely avoided a more significant gain this week.2 -
Back on plan this past week but still not totally in control. Tracking daily and keeping score.
My Plan:
1. 1200-1500 max 1700 kcals per day.(not doing WW pts.)
2. Tracking every crumb that goes in my mouth through MFP then report back every Friday to her and this theead.
3. Using the Simple Plate my plate method. Balance plate per USDA guide lines ie; Balanced / Fruits, Vegetables, Grains, Protein foods, Dairy. Water 8 cups minimum daily.
4. WI every Friday as usual then post results.
5. Be positive! Daily.
Week 1 WI 5/8 =310.8 Start
Week 2/5/15 = 309.6 -0.8
Week 3/5/22 = 313.8 + 4.2
Week 4/5/29 = 313.8 +-0.0
Week 5/6/05 =309.8 - 4.0
Week 6/6/12 = 313.0 +3.2
Week 7/6/19 = 305.4 - 7.6
Week 8/6/26 = 304.0 -1.4
Week 9/7/03 = 303.6 -.04
Week 10/7/10 = 301.6 - 2.0 lbs
Week 11/7/17 =303.8 + 2.2lbs
Week 12/7/24 = 299.0 -4.8 lbs
Week 13/7/31= 299.0 -+ 0 lbs
Week 14/8/7 = 306.0 + 7 lbs
Week 158/14=302.6 -3.4 lbs
May 8th start (310.8/Lose 10 lbs
Challenge current WI - 3.4 lbs loss0 -
Down #1.8 this week! Hit my first #10 goal 🎉. So happy to have met this challenge ... now on to the next #10.
Quiet time, I'm 7/7 for a.m. and p.m.✔️
Diet Coke, 1 or less, 7/7✔️
Tracking & within WW pts, OP✔️
Eating in 8 hr window, 6/7 ✔️
Exercise, 3x a week 3/3 ✔️
Eating more fruits & veggies✔️
250+ 7/10 hours, 7/7 days ✔️
Next 4 wk Diet Bet WI 8/10, won!
2nd mo of 6mo DB 8/15, already there!
Lose #10 Challenge 1
6/26 Week 1 WI -1.0 total -1.0
7/3 Week 2 WI -3.8, total -4.8
7/10 Week 3 WI +1.8 total -3.0
7/17 Week 4 WI -2.6 total -5.6
7/24 Week 5 WI +0.4 total -5.2
7/31 Week 6 WI -0.2 total -5.4
8/7 Week 7 WI -3.4 total -8.8
8/14 Week 8 WI -1.8 total -10.6 🎉
Lose #10 Challenge 1 ✔️
Lose #10 Challenge 2
8/14 Week 8 -0.60 -
Week 1 May 8, 208.5
Week 2 May 15 207.5 - 1lbs
Week 3 May 22 210 + 2.5 lbs
Week 4 May 29 209 - 1 lbs
Week 5 June 5 208 - 1 lbs
Week 6 June 12 208 - 0 lbs
Week 7 June 19 208 - 0 lbs
Week 8 June 26 209 + 1 lbs
Week 9 July 3 210 + 1 lbs
Week 10 July 10 208 - 2 lbs
Week 11 July 17 206.5 - 1.5
Week of July 24 205.5 - 1lbs
Week of July 31 203 - 2.5
Week 13 August 7 204.5
Week 14 August 14, 2020 204.5 No change but since we were away on vacay for the week I am OK with that, total loss of 4 lbs
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Another slow-but-steady loss this week (down 0.8 pounds). This is spot-on for my average weekly loss over the past 16 weeks (i.e., 0.8 pounds per week). Overall I'm down 13 pounds now, shooting for 15 in total to hit my personal target weight. I guess it goes to show that slow but steady still gets you there!
This is the lowest weight I've seen on the scale in years! Plus, I just realized, I'm at a perfect 50 pounds below my official WW starting weight (from 11.5 years ago). Not bad.
This past week was slightly "looser" than I wanted, although really it was last weekend that was a little loose. The rest of the week went pretty much according to plan.
This week I'm going to focus on being a little more careful from Friday night through Sunday. My plan is to have modest portions, no seconds, one dessert for Friday dinner and Saturday lunch (or maybe, depending on how big they are, a part of a dessert at each), and I will take it a little easy on the wine/alcohol through the weekend. The rest of the week will be the usual for me (no alcohol/snacks during the week, single modest portion of meals, exercise during the week, etc.).
I am very thankful for this thread and challenge. I don't know why it "clicked" for me, but for whatever reason, I'm happy it did!
182/132/1460
