Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 126

5’5 55yo F. Thank you@GrandmaJackie!
Sept. 2018 - 187
Goal -150 Alcohol only on weekends, exercise daily, plenty of water, no bread.

9/14-163-The weekend...I’m just glad it’s Monday and we are starting a new round. Good luck everyone! I’m glad you are here!
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9/15-162-Went to a quilt class, no time for exercise....came home, started dinner and joined quilt guild on zoom. Busy.
9/16-Garden club mtg outdoors at park, sewed and walked 2 miles before dinner. Chips & guac, not a good idea. At least I didn’t drink beer with them. Bike ride this morning.
9/17-163-Popcorn late in the afternoon; I’ve got to stop that.No bike ride yesterday, but I sure got a lot of sewing done in my biking clothes😂. Lots of stuff to do today, but plan to get the bike ride in.
9/18-162-Walked 3 miles. The air is finally better and the days are getting cooler!

2020 Goal - 170
UGW for 2021 - 130
HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
R125 9/13/20 end weight 182.2 (0). 10-day calories ave 1612 (Goal 1400 😡)

R126 Goals — Calories <1400. Stop snacking after dinner. Walk at least 1 hour/day. Nudge scale downward.

Day/Weight/Calories Previous Day/Snack Status/Comment

9/14 - 181.6 - 1596 - snack late in lieu of dinner - pear, Eng muffin w/cheese
Weird eating day yesterday as DH wanted pizza (veggie) for lunch. I kept my calories reasonable, but ate later than planned (wasnt hungry at supper time, but I was later). Probably same today with leftover pizza, but I’m planning my day better. @quiltingjaine, I’m reading Life in the Fasting Lane and am thinking of trying it. Actually no snacks between dinner (we eat early) and breakfast pretty much does it, I think. We shall see. Off for a walk.

9/15 - 182.8 - 1756 - snack 🍨
Today’s the day. Cutting refined carbs as much as possible, starting with a cheese omelette for breakfast instead of cereal. I had ice cream last night and savored it as my last indulgence until I drop at least 20 pounds. I’m making salmon salad for lunch — yummy with broccoli slaw. If I fill up on protein, fat, and veggies 🧀🥚🍳🥦🥕🥒🥬, I shouldn’t crave snacks later. This time I mean it. I feel ready, if that makes any sense. Also, I refinished a dresser over the weekend — got it cheap, banged up. Here it is now.

9/16 - 181.4 - 1086 - no snacks ⭐️
I had a good day yesterday. Now to rinse and repeat!

9/17 - 181 - 1278 - no snacks ⭐️
Two days in a row without snacking. Yay! I was really hungry last night watching a movie, but I held out. I know partly that’s trained hunger that will pass eventually. Onward!

9/18 - 181 - 1723 - snack muesli & almond milk
A minor slip. A friend in coming for late breakfast in the garden, and wanted a Panera Bread bear claw. DH wanted an Asiago bagel. I made the Panera run and got Greek yogurt with mixed berries For myself. Is my halo all nice and sparkly or what?

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5 F, 5'6"
SW 196
GW 170 (and take a maintenance break?)

I love the accountability of this challenge~ !

Goal for this round: to lose 1 lb.
I plan to keep my calories around 12-1300 each day and continue drinking all my water.

Round 124 SW 193.4 EW 191.6 (-1.8 )
Round 125 SW 191.8 EW 188.3 (-3.5)
Round 126 SW 188.6 EW ?

It would be fantastic to reach 186.x this round, as that will take me out of the obese BMI and into overweight instead.
Still having to limit exercise due to plantar's faciiatis

Day, Weight, Comment

09/14 188.6 I definitely made a post but it seems to have been eaten by the internet. Ah well try again!

09/15 188.6 again is good for me. I was expecting a stall after the drop from last round, and my dinner was quite salty last night. I also decided to eat a few more calories bc I was so very hungry. So I tried to eat at maintenance calories, I'm feeling better today and shooting for 1300 to maintain my downward trajectory

09/16 188.8 welp I was looking over my old weight loss entries from 2017 (lost 30 lbs!) and I noticed that I would stay the same for several days and then lose a couple pounds all at once. I think I'm just not an incremental loser, my body is stubborn but if I'm patient it will get on board with the program. Estimated calories yesterday 1224.

09/17 188.6 still hanging in here but my BF % was low, so maybe I have some water weight hanging around. My estimated calories yesterday were 1375 so a bit higher. shooting for 1300 today.

09/18 188.0 the scale budged! Good news~ and I even saw 187.x flash on there but try as I might I couldn't get it to cooperate, haha! Total estimated calories yesterday was 1477 higher than I wanted but I needed some chocolate in my life bad. I have to eat light today to save some cals for the dinner party tonight, which I am hosting. My contribution is beef and potato picnic pies and a big pan of roasted ginger carrots. Maybe a spinach salad also with walnuts, strawberries and feta.


09/19 Daughter's birthday dinner with family
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Ten Day Challenge


9/15 and getting stronger. Love this challenge....I start my day with weighing (use a Withings and heart rate monitor to track). For four months - a day at a time- I have not deviated from my lifestyle plan (spiritual, mental, and physical). Last month I lost nine pounds, but for the last two weeks (with a continuing 900+ calorie deficit daily and no eating back my exercise calories) I've continued to hover at 195. The science says this is not possible, so I've reviewed the charts and reflected on daily goals. I've kept my fat at 10% and continued with the deficit I'm trusting the process. The good news is my muscle gain is gently rising as my fat is slowly descending on the chart. I'm also seeing more strength and energy during my workouts. Yesterday, I had the best workout in the last four months of this journey. I'm welcoming this challenge as a new strategy to confirm that I will meet my goal of being out of the 190s by the end of the month. Best wishes to each of us....by staying in the moment making consistent daily positive choices towards health (on all levels) we will reach of goals! Thank you @ Grandma Jackie for this opportunity!

9/16 and maintaining fierce dedication to my lifestyle!!! I'm learning patience is a strategy for success. I'm slowly gaining strength/energy which is a priority. I know the weight loss will be certain throughout this journey. Today I received the kettlebell that was ordered and looking forward to adding it into the fitness routine. Grateful for this opportunity and wishing everyone success with their daily goals.

9/17 and still noodling around the same weight. I'm donning my warrior gear and choose to look at the positive side of this odyssey....getting healthier, getting stronger, not gaining fat, mental strength, patience. So am I doomed to be the strong fat girl! I'm keeping my calories at a 900+ deficit and eat nutrient dense meals that are wholesome and filling. I'm increasing my fitness regime in monthly increments. I log in daily so aware of my calories, macros/micros, and all the biometrics on the Withings scale. I"m keeping the faith and will reflect at the end of the month. In the meantime, I'll be diligent, kind, and a bit self indulgent with scented epsom baths, the luxury of deep sleep, watching my garden grow, and letting my body know that I am safe and happy so there is no survival need to hang on to the chunkiness. Congratulations to all those that are successful and wishes for patience and knowledge that we will be joining their ranks for the rest of us. Just takes time....and when I think of where I was 6 months ago, I know that I can fly. Just have to let go of the weight holding me earthbound!

9/18 and a 17 day plateau has been broken! I woke up this am grateful for another day on this earth but thinking I really need some validation that all this work is making a difference after 17 days of bouncing between 194.7-195.2. Hang in there for all of you that are frustrated ....it will! I felt a hip bone last night and have lost an inch in my chest (oh well, it is just part of the overall plan and I'll take it where ever it occurs). I never allow myself to get hungry and usually stop eating between 5-6:00. Last night I had a bit of an appetite and had calories left to consume. So I picked the most colorful plate in the cupboard and filled it with fresh chopped cauliflower, grape tomatoes, celery, red bell pepper, and radish. I sprinkled Table Tasty and drizzled Bragg's apple cider vinegar dressing (without olive oil) over the festive plate. This is one of my go-to snacks and I still maintained my 900+ deficit for the day. So satisfying, tasty, and chock full of nutrition....love eating this way! Because I ate later than usual, I was set to receive the same old - same old when I faced the scale. But the science won out....finally a break through! So happy to report good news...but I know I need to maintain a balanced approach. There will be up days and down....the downward trend is bound to happen if I just stay the course. Wishing every one a day filled with joy and making the right choices for you. The magic will happen!

Date – Weight in of the morning– Summary of the previous day:
09/14 194.9
09/15 195.2
09/16 194.8
09/17 194.7
09/18 193.7
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58 y.o. female 5' 7"
HW: 186 UGW: 150
R119 - Lost 2.9# -
R120 - Lost 1.9# - 171.3
R121 - 171.9
R122 - 171
R123 - 170. 8
R124 - 168.7
R125 - 168.6
R126 - Goal 167.7

Day/Weight/Comment
09/14 - 169 Although in the normal range for women, my iron was .1 short of being able to donate blood yesterday. Need to remember to take my vitamins!
09/15 - 169.6 Two days of bad decisions led to numbers going the wrong way. Back to serious nutritional habits today!
09/16 - 168.8 Need to step it up today as there will be little time to walk tomorrow since the nearly 6mo. DGS will be in the house ALL DAY for the first time since his birth. Us GPs are beyond excited!
09/17 -169.5 Up two hours earlier today. Loving every moment of today.
09/18 - 169.0
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Female 5’0” Age 70 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126)
UGW 125 (HS weight 1968)
We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

Rnd 126 SW 115.0
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9/14 116.0 Life is good. It has occurred to me that yesterday’s lower weight was probably brought to me by sleeping until 10 rather than 6 or 6:30.
9/15 116.0
9/16 116.0
9/17 116.0 Had Great Greek salad yesterday with steak, side of melitzanosalada and a whole pita.
9/18 117.0 Well, that’s the carb bounce from 2 days ago and there may be more tomorrow. I fasted from 4PM 9/16 to 2PM 9/17 and had a 2.5 hour eating window before starting my IF period.

Age: 39
Height: 5’ 4”
SW: 165
CW: 158
GW: 145
UGW: 130

Day/Weight/Comment

Round GW - 156

09/14 - 158 - Another day stuck inside because of terrible air quality. I’m exercising each morning using Ring Fit Adventure on the Nintendo Switch, though I wasn’t quite feeling it this morning. Meal prepped lunch and breakfast for the week yesterday, and dinners are all planned, so I just need to stay the course on snacks!

09/15 - 157.5 - I’m debating getting a new scale - ours is old and only can do half pound increments. Afraid it might make me a little too obsessed with the number fluctuations though. Got a good workout in this morning, and hopefully will be able to take the kids out on a walk today.

09/16 - 157 - Got out for a 2.5 mile stroller run/walk this morning. Need to get more sleep at night - I know that can be a factor in weight loss and my little guy wakes up at 5 AM.

09/17 - 157.5 - Was hungrier than usual after dinner last night, but stuck to my usual greek yogurt bar for a snack and was well under my calorie allocation - proud of myself for that, even if the scale went up a little! Hopefully will make it over to Target pick-up to get the new scale today. My daughter insisted on waking up and watching me exercise with Ring Fit Adventure this morning; nice for motivation but it does mean everything takes longer since I need to read her the dialogue.

09/18 - 155.4 - New scale! And certainly an interesting result - I tried the two side by side and while the old scale showed 157.5 again, the new one was 155.4. While the new scale is more precise, I don’t have any basis to believe that it’s more accurate than the old one (as much as I prefer the new number!) Just goes to emphasize that it’s not necessarily about the number itself; it’s the change over time and the impact on how I feel and look that really matters.

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Lilylady3k wrote: »

@dawnbgethealthy - Enjoy your vacation!!! I'm jealous of your planned adventures hiking and then relaxing in a jacuzzi in front of a fire. Sounds like a lovely way to spend time.

Thanks!! No fireplace, but there is a fireplace on the TV lol. I can definitely overlook the mountains from the Jacuzzi in the living room.

Lilylady3k wrote: »

CamandJarvis wrote: »

Every break I got up to go outside and pace a bit for movement. (Plus outside I could take my mask off - Anxiety from a traumatic event causes me to go into full on panic mode when I wear one. Like hyperventilating, accidentally attacking people trying to help me because I feel like I'm being attacked... Already happened once in the store at the beginning of all this, don't want a repeat. Been looking for a visor or something that doesn't touch my face/neck that is acceptable but no luck so far. A constant battle against my brain when I have to go out ): I just try to avoid it at all costs)

My sister ordered a face shield from this company and loves it! We have both bought comfortable unique face masks at this site as well. Good luck with the anxiety!

https://www.zazzle.com/s/face+shields

I sympathize with your situation, @CamandJarvis , but the CDC does not recommend face shields as substitutes for masks. https://cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/cloth-face-cover-guidance.html

I know it isn’t the same thing as you’re describing, but I have an intense fear of heights, and had great success learning to drive over high bridges on a cross-country drive with some do-it-yourself online desensitizations programs. Maybe worth exploring something along those lines? DH , who’s in a high-risk group for COVID, wears a shield to protect himself and a mask for other people. It’s not easy, that’s for sure. Good luck!

10 DAY GOALS: (1) 10-minutes daily activity (2) Log all food and stay in calorie range (3) Weigh daily and post
Age: 40
Height: 5'7"
Highest weight: 158 (3/9/19)
Challenge Restart starting weight: 147.2 (8/19/20)
Round 125 starting weight: 141
Goal weight: 125-127
Challenge Restart lbs lost: 6.2 lbs

ROUND HISTORY (lost 32 lbs, regained 20 during quarantine)
Day/Weight/Comment
09/14 141.0 I decided to incorporate my spoiler showing my round history. I finally feel like I've gained momentum in this process. Focusing on *maintenance*, not just the weight loss this time around. But my mini goal is to track my daily goals so I can hopefully get into the 130s again by hitting 139 this round.
09/15 141.8 Slightly up, but only slightly. Hit my goals yesterday and on track for the same today.
09/16 141.2 Hit my goals yesterday. Feeling very sore today and my back is killing me, so I'm going to be doing an arm workout for my 10 minutes today. I skipped dessert because I didn't feel like it, and I have to admit, I was hoping for a lower number today. But it's too early to call this a plateau. This is just the normal slowness of the process. More than anything, I'm waiting for that day when I *feel* lighter. I still feel ick.
09/17 142.2 I know I'm not truly up a pound, but I am still ready to see a lower number. I didn't hit my exercise goal yesterday, but I only had 1132 calories, so I'm not overeating by any means. Just have to keep plugging along.
09/18 140.2 Met all three goals yesterday. Anyone else give yourself a little pep talk right before you hop on the scale? ("If it's higher than yesterday, that's okay, it's just a fluctuation. If it's lower, awesome, but even if it's the same, remember, you're doing great!"). I couldn't weigh daily if I didn't psych myself up for it every time because the ups and downs- especially when you're doing everything 'right'- can be so demoralizing otherwise. Needless to say, though, I was happy to see this number going into the weekend. Let's stay focused on our goals over the next two days, everyone! No sad Monday weigh-ins.
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F 37 158cm (5'2)

SW 136.6kg (Jan 2020)
CW 126.8kg
GW (23 September) 126.0kg

Round 123 - 124: 2.7kg loss
Round 125: 0.8kg loss

Day/Weight/Comment
14/9 126.9kg
Happy that the drop from yesterday has held so far. I spent the weekend dealing with some of the responsibilities on my plate, so that has helped my stress levels a bit.

15/9 126.6kg
I have moved to an IF 16:8 model, as I am finding if I have an early breakfast, then I am more hungry throughout the day. Still keeping it low carb as well, which really helps prevent snacking.

16/9 126.7kg
I'm finally settling into some good habits, and maintaining this new lifestyle is becoming easier. My husband is supportive, but still offers me treats that are high carb, which I medically need to control. He will get there at some point, but it is a test of my new habits.

17/9 126.9kg
Bounce, bounce, bounce. It will go down again. I just need to be patient.  I'm going to try some low carb chocolate for dessert tonight. It will either work, or it won't.

18/9 126.5kg
A late post because I was travelling last night. High carb dinner, but I had planned for it, and it is an infrequent thing.

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Female, Age 44, 5'9.5"
Highest Weight = 168
Ultimate Goal Weight = 145

This is myfirstroundthanks@GrandmaJackie

Day, Weight, Comment
09/14 : 165.2 long walks, good day at work, feeling great slept well for first time in a while last night
09/15: 164.9 power walk, healthy and hydrated dinner, relaxed
09/16: 164.5 another great walk (tired legs!), fun at work, friends, and healthy homecooked balanced meal
09/17: 164 feeling good in the mornings, great power walk, and relaxing night at home. Early bed again!
09/18: 163.7 long work, errands, but good. Didn't get in walk but stayed within calories and water:) I'll take it.
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2/3 of the way to short term goal.

SW: 233.6
UGW: 170.0
# days back on mfp and sticking to the plan: 40 (goal 60)

09/14 - 220.0; ST class + 7k steps
09/15 - 220.4; 13 mile bike ride
09/16 - 219.6; 12k steps
09/17 - 219.8; 13 mile bike ride
09/18 - 218.8; 30 min tai bo video + 11k steps
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