Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 132
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Goals
- update once a day
- exercise daily and completing my apple watch challenge- close all 3 rings 3x's
- maintain my food diary!!!!
Age: 55
Height: 5’ 4.5"
SW: 127
CW: 123.4
RSW-123.4
RGW-122.4
GW:118
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13-123.4 When I first lost weight last year, these 10 day challenges were the source of my success. I am committing to weigh everyday and complete my food diary daily. Starting on the weekend will be challenging, compounded if restrictions start up again. Planning pickleball indoors today, too cold for outside. Bad start missing my body pump class this morning, will try to do this afternoon. Good Luck everyone, and stay healthy.
11/14- 125.4- Knew this would happen  Went out to lunch with my wonderful friends and pickleball buddies, had the most delicious salad: Wilted Kale with roasted butternut squash, cashews, lemon Tahini dressing. Totally awesome! Had to guess the calorie, and Ham sure was full of sodium. Usually takes me several days to equalize. Oh I forgot a Bloody Mary too! I knew too expect this, but still hate going backwards. Bad migraine this morning waiting for medicine to kick in then hope to do Body Pump and stretching and some kind of Trot.
11/15- 125.4 I know, I know, I know it will take 3-4 days to equalize my bloat from lunch Friday but I does play with your mind. Hubby wanted to grab takeout last night, but I decided against it because did not want to bloat even more. Thanks to the Turkey Trot Challenge I did do a over 4 mile walk- we lost our dog in September who inspired me to walk everyday, so miss her but felt great to be outside. Ate above my calories yesterday, wanted to grab a leftover halloween can and my husband and daughter had raided supply and left me with only 10000 mini bars yuck- still ate 6- So should be relieved I stayed the same.
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11/17 125.2- Thrown off course Sunday and Monday- My father-in- passed away. Thanks goodness peacefully at home He did not have Covid but because of Covid we can not travel to the funeral.
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Just read about the Turkey Trot Challenge and would like to participate too.
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deepwoodslady wrote: »For those of you wondering why my life has been turned upside down:
Last spring I decided to sell my two motel/cabin businesses and my home and go into an early retirement. Since my husband passed away 4 years ago, it has been difficult for me to manage (especially in maintenance) by myself. I live with my autistic son who can only offer minimal help.
My goal was to find a home in my area to stay near my children and grandchildren. To find the right buyers for my loyal guests and to find something that would offer space to set my son up for his own full apartment to teach him more independence. I managed to do all that but it was quite a journey.
The house I found was being managed by a Court Conservator because the homeowner was diagnosed with Alzheimers. The goal was to get the sale through the court before her death (sadly) so that it would not enter into a lengthy probate process.
Finally after 7 months of paperwork and prayer, my business has sold and I have closed on both properties and on my new home also. These past few weeks I have spent trying to continue to run the business during very very heavy hunting seasons (Sept 14-Nov 14 bird, bear, bow, small game) and (Nov 15-Nov 30) Deer Rifle). I have also been working with the new owners who have occupied the other business and are coming to the business where I reside for training. This is a painstaking process.
I am now, also, in the middle of packing and moving things. My home becomes more bare by the minute. There is much to do at the new house. Adding gas lines. Fixing some plumbing. Replacing the well bladder, getting internet (where there never was any) and phone service hooked up. Getting Directv hooked up (where there never was any). Dryer Vents, Dishwasher and extra phone lines are on the agenda today.
I look forward to logging more consistently again in the very near future. I look forward to more movement and exercise when I am finally in my new home and retired. In the meantime, I appreciate ALL THE SUPPORT and the CARE AND KINDNESS and ALL THE PATIENCE this group have given me. I will get back in that saddle again, I promise! I will keep weighing in, keep reporting and try my best not to blow my fitness goals too bad. During the final part of my business process, just know that I APPRECIATE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. You are all MAKING A POSITIVE AND WONDERFUL DIFFERENCE IN MY LIFE and I THANK YOU FOR THAT.
What a change! I'm glad things are moving forward. Wishing you ease in the work on the new house and a simple transition for your son (how is he handling all this? I do worry about him, in general. I know he's well taken care of but the world is... a mess at times and its hard on us all).5 -
@deepwoodslady - ((HUGS)) It does sound like you've had a lot on your mind as well as physically draining. I hope the new owners of your cabins & hunting lodge are successful as well as your personal reset on your own life with a new home, your autistic son, nearby kids/grandkids, and retirement. Congrats on accomplishing those goals. You'll soon have much more time for your own personal reflection and I believe 2021 will be an inspiration to you for your weight loss journey and health. Take care!5
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5'11" male
Highest weight ever: 245.0 (January 2015)
OSW: 241.0 (7/18/2020)
OBF%: 29.5 (9/30/2020)
UGW: One-derland
R120 EW: 233.6 (-7.4), AW: 235.3 (-5.7)
R121 EW: 233.4 (-0.2), AW: 233.1 (-2.2)
R122 EW: 228.4 (-5.0), AW: 230.5 (-2.6)
R123 EW: 227.2 (-1.2), AW: 227.3 (-3.3)
R124 EW: 224.4 (-2.8), AW: 226.2 (-1.1)
R125 EW: 225.4 (+1.0), AW: 226.3 (+0.1)
R126 EW: 221.4 (-4.0), AW: 224.7 (-1.6)
R127 EW/EBF%: 222.8 (+1.4)/29.5 (0.0), AW/ABF%: 222.0 (-2.7)/29.55 (+0.05)
R128 EW/EBF%: 222.4 (-0.4)/29.4 (-0.1), AW/ABF%: 223.0 (+1.0)/29.54 (-0.01)
R129 (did not track because scale was broken)
R130 (did not track because scale was broken)
R131 EW/EBF%: 220.6 (-1.8)/29.1 (-0.3), AW/ABF%: 223.0 (-2.2)/29.08 (-0.46)
Total W lost/Total BF% lost: 20.4/0.4
Average W/BF% lost per round: 1.7/0.08
Round 132 goal(s): 219.0
Day/Weight/BF%/comment
11/14: 219.6 (-1.0)/28.8 (-0.3). I am going to do some strength training today, even if it means using a crappy machine, body weight exercises, and some rubber bands. It's time. Being here is great, but exercise is the other main ingredient in my overall health and fitness. Time to step it up.
11/15: 219.2 (-0.4)/28.8 (0.0). I actually exercised yesterday. I did not do a ton of stuff, but I hit most body parts, and I put a decent effort in. I'm definitely feeling it this morning. Knowing myself and my body, I'm going to shoot for twice per week to start; depending on how long this feeling lasts, I might even wait until Friday or so to allow myself to recover (after such a long layoff).
11/16: 219.8 (+0.6)/28.9 (+0.1). I think this is more due to weighing in earlier during the work week than I do on the weekend. I'm not feeling super-sore today; I may try exercising again today.
11/17: 218.4 (-1.4)/28.6 (-0.3). This is a nice drop. I've been REALLY good with my diet. Last night I was pretty sore from working out recently, but I MIGHT try to exercise again tonight. No matter what, I'll get some exercise in either tonight or tomorrow. Hope everyone is doing well (or at least okay).
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Starr
Age 39 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 226.5
Ultimate Goal Weight 175 by August 2021
Today I stand at 198.6. Current short term goal is 192 by December 1
Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3
Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 197.2 What did I say it happened last challenge. 197 196 195 Day 10 198.6 I should be happy about it but I am frustrated. I will keep my eye on the prize but 192 keeps getting further and further away. For three years before I the weight came on in earnest, I maintained between 188 and 192. I want it back!
11/14 196.8 15000 steps 1886 calories. Pizza at my job yesterday and I ate my salad.
11/15 196.6
11/16 196.2
11/17 195.8 under the weather today. No workout this far. Kids sick.
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Round 132: DAY FIVE
Overall starting weight: 349.2
Round 132 starting weight: 331.9
Aim for Round 132: lose 1.9lbs (330)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13: 331.9 lbs
11/14: 331.0 lbs
11/15: 330.0 lbs
11/16: 330.4 lbs
11/17: 330.4 lbs
11/18
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11/20
11/21
11/22
Round 129: -3.8lbs
Round 130: - 2lbs
Round 131: -1.3 lbs9 -
Round 132
Age: 39
Height: 5’ 3”
SW: 163
CW: 139.6
GW: 125
GW for this round: 138
Round 126 (1): 156 to 153.2 (-2.8 lbs)
Round 127 (2): 153.2 to 150.4 (-2.8 lbs)
Round 128 (3): 150.4 to 148.0 (-2.4 lbs)
Round 129 (4): 148.0 to 146.0 (-2.0 lbs)
Round 130 (5): 146.0 to 144.4 (-1.6 lbs)
Round 131 (6): 144.4 to 139.6 (-4.8 lbs)
Goals for this round:
- Lose 1.5 lbs
- Run/walk my evening walk with the dog to work up to a 5K by Thanksgiving
- Start a body weight strength training program 3x a week
11/13 - 140.2 - Slight increase from the end of last round, but not surprising given my recent drops. Feeling very tired today too, so I cut my morning workout down.
Turkey Trot 5K - I tried to run the 1.6 mile route last night, but the doggie didn’t want to come with me! She was more interested in sniffing and I had to cajole her the whole way. This might require a new plan. 😂
11/14 - 140.4 - One of the things I love about this group (on top of the awesome support and accountability) is having all these notes for reference. I had a super hungry day yesterday - ate all my planned calories, within my usual macros and was still so hungry. So I looked back at my notes from previous rounds - and the same thing happened almost exactly a month ago right before my TOM. That let me relax about it, and warned me that my weight probably was going to hold today and go up for the next few days. But it’s just hormones/water retention and it will be back down again soon.
Turkey Trot 5K - 1.5 mile walk last night. Will try to do a 1.5 mile walk with the dog tonight, then drop her off and run the route a second time.
11/15 - 140.8 - The scale is what it is this morning. Was high on calories yesterday (1,800 instead of 1,600) - just kept snacking - but I did get two good workouts in so I feel less guilty about it. Thought I’d take it easy today, but then DH proposed taking the kids on a hike - so I got in a 3 mile hike (which involved either pushing a 30 lb toddler in a stroller, controlling a 50+ lb dog who did NOT want to heel, or carrying said 30 lb toddler when he refused to go back in the stroller after he got the taste of freedom.) So much for a rest day!
Turkey Trot 5K - Did 2.57 miles last night - walked the first 1.57 with the dog, then ran another mile. Just wasn’t quite feeling up to doing the full 1.57 running, but I’ll get there.
11/16 - 141.4 - Ok, the scale can go back down any time now. 😣 Even knowing the “why” doesn’t make it easy to see that number in the morning. Not feeling great today so I only did about 45 minutes of cardio this morning. Will have to try and do the strength exercises throughout the day.
Turkey Trot 5K - Walked 1.57 miles yesterday.
11/17 - 140.6 - Ok, right direction! Let’s just keep that up. Focusing now on my daughter’s birthday on Friday - she’s been so excited about turning 5 and I want to do everything I can to make it special even without her friends coming over for a party. Planning on special meals, a balloon garland, a FaceTime tea party with grandparents and a “kitty” cake!
Turkey Trot 5K - Walked 2 miles last night - will attempt to walk and run again tonight, though it’s rainy now.
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11/21
11/228 -
Round 129 94.8
Round 130 94.3
Round 131 94.2
Lowest value is chosen for each round
last round, this
1 94.4 95.8
2 94.9 95.0
3 94.8 95.0
4 94.2 94.8
5 94.6 95.2
6 94.6 95.0
7 95.3
8 95.2
9 95.0
10 95.0
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JGM10D Round 132🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃
🦃 NOVEMBER 🦃
🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃🐿🦃
Looking forward:
You are not stuck at home
You are SAFE at home
One word can change your attitude
☠️One cough can change your life☠️
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
November focus: improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
Aims:2020 Focus:JGM10D ~|~ Round 132- Stabilise weight under 150
- Strengthen strategies to reframe the tendency to use unhealthy snack food as a reward/treat.
- Make sure I have prepared healthy snacks available
- Cut down on eating between meals by keeping busy
Never give up! Never give in!
Recent Back Story:- 2018 goal: get back down to 160 ✅
- 2019 goal: proceed down to 150 ✅ with 2 months to spare
- 2020 goal: maintain below 150 dropping slowly down to 145 ✅ Working on it. Strength training has slowed progress, but that’s okay.
- That's a WIN in my book!
- 2020
- Focus: maintenance! I might even manage to lose a bit more ever so slowly.
- (One good thing about Covid is that I don't have to traverse the minefield of family celebration meals.)
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.🔹Age 74;🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹🔹GW: 2020: <150
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅
🔹13 Sept 2020: 152.2
🔹31 Oct 2020: 146.6
🔹LW: 146.0 (Oct 2020)
🔹Focus: maintenance around 150 lbs
I am MINDFUL of making heathy choices
to MAXIMISE the achievement of my goals!
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Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
Round 131 EW: 148.1
Round 132 Goal: Maintain
==============================- 13/11: 147.4: Goals🌟
- 14/11: 147.9: Goals🌟
- 15/11: 147.8: Goal🌟
- 16/11: 147.9: Goals🌟
- 17/11: 147.8: Goals🌟
- 18/11: xxx: Goals
- 19/11: xxx: Goals
- 20/11: xxx: Goals
- 21/11: xxx: Goals
- 22/11: xxx: Goals
- Round 127 EW: 148.4🌻
- Round 126 EW: 151.2🌻
- Round 125 EW: 152.2🌻
- Round 124 EW: 149.4🌻
- Round 123 EW 150.2🌻
- Round 122 EW 150.1🌻-0.5
- Round 121 EW 150.6🌻+0.5
- Round 120 EW 150.1🌻-1.2
- Round 110 EW 148.2🌻+ 1
- Round 109 EW 147.2🌻 - 1.1
- June 2017: Round 8 SW 162; EW 169.9 This was my first round!!! I faffed about for 2 1/2 years before I got back on track!!!
Food
🔹log All food and drink; stay under goal; balance macros/micros; Hydrate adequately; NLNS!!!
Exercise:
🔹7,500+ Steps daily
🔹30 + minutes intentional exercise
Mind/Body/Soul/Spirit
🔹Daily Mindfulness Practice/Meditation
🔹Practice Self-care
🔹Positively reframe thoughts
🔹Learn something new
🔹15 mins Daily Declutter session
https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.- Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
- A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
- Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
- The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
- Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
- The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
- When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
- Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.
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SW: 180.5
GW: 178
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13
11/14
11/15 180.5 sunday. taking a break from walk 10000 steps.
11/16 180.1 walk 12563 steps
11/17 180.5 tough day. Walk 15694 steps
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SW: 241.6 (August 2020)
Final GW: under 160 (normal BMI)
End round 131. 212.0
Round goal weight 210
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13. 212.2
11/14. 212.0.
11/15. 211.6
11/16. 211.8.
11/17. 211.4. Progress is progress. Slower than I’d like but I’ll take it. I’ve come to the realization my goal may be unrealistic to hit onederland before the end of the year. I need to refocus on simply losing weight and being healthy. It’s a lifestyle not a race. *sigh*
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I'm in! Thank you, @GrandmaJackie!
70 year 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.
We used to walk 5 miles a day. Recovered from back surgery then hip surgery!! Got back to walking then I sprained my ankle. UGH! I was down for 6 weeks with the ankle. Getting back to it slowly.
The Shelter in Place has everyone freaked. We need to remain calm and respectful of each other.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 150.0
UGW: 132.2
11/11 - 152.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.26 miles in 90 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
11/12 - 150.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer.
11/14 - 151.0 at 7:20 a.m. ...5.04 miles in 107 mins.
11/15 - 152.6 at 7:30 a.m. ...4.15 miles in 96 mins
11/16 - 152.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer.
11/17 - 154.4 at 5:30 a.m. ... ...4.45 miles in 74 mins
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SW: 233.6 (Aug 2020)
UGW: 170
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 204.6; 12k steps
11/14 202.6: 20 mile bike ride
11/15 202.2; 15k steps
11/16 202.2; strength training class
11/17 202.4; 7k steps
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Round 132
Please join us! Starting on 11/03 JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, we will begin Round 132
Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.
Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.
Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!
Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.
FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.
Goals
- check in at least every other day
- Participate
- Low carb
SW: 168.4
GW: 165
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 168.6 ~ {Steps 11,232} ~ During the day went fabulous but at night the snacks, won again, 😈😈
11/14
11/15
11/16 168.8 ~ {Steps 14,764} ~ It was tough so far today with not letting my emotions get the best of me but soooo far so good. I’ll try to update my previous days sorry!
11/17 167.7 ~ {Steps 14,973} ~ Today my hubby worked and even though it was the first day my gym was officially closed for Covid, thank goodness for YouTube. Our forecast was right heavy thunderstorms!
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👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼9 -
I have just not been focused enough over the last month. Weight up and down and no net loss. This round will be better.
OSW 88KG
RSW 63.35 kg
Target this round to lose anything
11/13 62.75kg which is much better than the random gains at the end of last round. Now to manage the weekend.
11/14 61.95kg it looks like the loss has finally caught up with me! Mindful, mindful, mindful. Its only 2 days in the weekend and I used to lose most at weekends.
11/15 62.35kg no problem. I know where is came from!
11/16 63.75kg hoping a temporary salty blip. Better than last Monday which is okay.
11/17 63.1kg still better than last week. Gym done and aerobics later... Hope that doesn't cause crazy weight gain like last week.
11/18 62.25kg. Everything seems to be coming together. Aerobics was crazy last night but I did it and was back in the gym at 5am.
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11/13 - 66.45
11/14 - 66.25
11/15 - 66.05
11/16 - 65.50
11/17 - 65.90
11/18 - 65.50
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I’m a bit late to this challenge but there’s no time like the present to refocus and try (again) to get rid of my excess lbs. I’ve been in these challenges before and I know they work as a motivator. Slow and steady will be my mantra.
SW: 144.5
GW: 143.5
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13
11/14
11/15
11/16 144.5
11/17 144.5
11/18 144.7.
Lost the plot yesterday and seeing the consequences on the scales this morning. I’ve planned today’s meals so hopefully have a better day today.
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Round 132: DAY SIX
Overall starting weight: 349.2
Round 132 starting weight: 331.9
Aim for Round 132: lose 1.9lbs (330)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13: 331.9 lbs
11/14: 331.0 lbs
11/15: 330.0 lbs
11/16: 330.4 lbs
11/17: 330.4 lbs
11/18: 330.4 lbs
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11/21
11/22
Round 129: -3.8lbs
Round 130: - 2lbs
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Hi. This is my third round. I weigh in Kg and also record my Happy Scale trend
Round 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.6 EW 56.1. Loss 0.5 kg
Round 132 goal 55.5
Fri 13 56.0 trend ↔️ Did not feel well yesterday, no exercise and not much to eat.
Sat 14 55.3 trend ⬇️ This is not a “true” weight, I’ve had two days of not feeling well and not eating much.
Sun 15 55.3 trend ⬇️ That’s a surprise as I felt better and ate normally yesterday.
Mon 16 55.2 trend ⬇️ Another surprise, I ate well yesterday and did my exercise
Tue 17 55.3 trend ⬇️ I’d been expecting this and I’m ok with it today
Wed 18 55.2 trend ⬇️ Maybe I will see 54.9 this round?
Thu 19
Fri 20
Sat 21
Sun 22
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61 year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 188.4
GW: (for now: 165--will set it lower later)
Rd 129 SW: approx.186; EW: 181.6
Rd 130 SW: 181.6, EW: 182.6
Rd 131 SW: 181.6, EW:181.6
Goal for Rd 132 is to see 179.x or something under that.
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 181.0 I was afraid the Prednisone might have negated the good I did yesterday. So far it hasn't. Ate well on plan yesterday. I'm finding the more of just natural "whole foods" are a part of my day, the better off I am.
11/14 180.0 The extra movement from training for the Turkey Trot is really helping move me in the right direction and also to change my mindset. Thank you to those of you who are participating with me. I needed some camaraderie in this. Food choices were on point yesterday. Now to hold that trend for the weekend.
11/15 180.4 This must be sore muscles from yesterday’s push to 5K because I ate well within range. Probably didn’t drink enough water after though, so that could play in too. I was really hoping it would be into the 170s, but maybe tomorrow. Need to meal plan today and get to the grocery store and also get in another walk. I can’t tell you how much better I’m feeling now that I am active every day again. I think I’m working through (and past) some of the 2020 depression that made me into a couch potato.
11/16 180.8 I really think this must be the Prednisone I’m on. Food and exercise has been great. Might try to really push the water today and see if that has any effect (or will it just make the Prednisone make me hold even more water?) Who knows? Only 2 more days on this steroid pack, so hopefully the effects will get on out of here soon.
11/17 179.4 Yay! Finally back in the right direction. I’m pretty proud that I didn’t give up when the trend was going the right direction. I knew it was just my body being weird, either on its own or with the Prednisone. I kept doing what I know works, and it finally did! Now, can I stay here and end the round in the 170s? Time will tell.
11/18 178.8 Feels good to be making progress again. I’m still on the Prednisone for one more day, so I’ll call this a win! Holiday cooking is beginning though. I really want to limit my intake and control the damage. Feels so good to be making positive progress again after the craziness of 2020. I do NOT want to go back to old habits!
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11/22
11/13 Got in two walks at just normal pace. I had one knee which was really bothering me, so I didn't push the pace.
11/14 Did 1.74 mi in 30:28 but I had the dog with me. She slows me down. Then got on my exercise bike last night before bed for 7.56 miles in 32:24.Hoping to look for a 5K path at a park this morning. Will be pushing the stroller, but I can still measure. I know how I can do it in my neighborhood, but it would be fun to go elsewhere for the real deal.
11/15 Did my first 5K in a while yesterday. (Sorry the pic I posted last night was so HUGE. Won't be doing that again.)
Figured out a nice route by the lake and really pushed it. My time was 51:22 with an average pace of 16:33, so I’m really pretty pleased with that. I was alone, so I was able to really get into it and it felt fantastic!
11/16 Got in 3.2 miles yesterday but wasn't worried about pace. Had Hubby and the Pup with me for most of if. Another beautiful fall morning here in Tennessee.
11/17 Did a fast-ish (but with a stroller) walk yesterday of 2.75 miles. It’s amazing how heavy a baby in a stroller can feel going up hills!
11/18 Only did a 1.2 mile walk at work yesterday. Probably needed a mild day though, as my knee was a bit sore.
Total toward 100 mile goal by 12/31 (since 11/14)= 11.99
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Goals
- update once a day
- exercise daily and completing my apple watch challenge- close all 3 rings 3x's
- maintain my food diary!!!!
Age: 55
Height: 5’ 4.5"
SW: 127
CW: 123.4
RSW-123.4
RGW-122.4
GW:118
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13-123.4 When I first lost weight last year, these 10 day challenges were the source of my success. I am committing to weigh everyday and complete my food diary daily. Starting on the weekend will be challenging, compounded if restrictions start up again. Planning pickleball indoors today, too cold for outside. Bad start missing my body pump class this morning, will try to do this afternoon. Good Luck everyone, and stay healthy.
11/14- 125.4- Knew this would happen  Went out to lunch with my wonderful friends and pickleball buddies, had the most delicious salad: Wilted Kale with roasted butternut squash, cashews, lemon Tahini dressing. Totally awesome! Had to guess the calorie, and Ham sure was full of sodium. Usually takes me several days to equalize. Oh I forgot a Bloody Mary too! I knew too expect this, but still hate going backwards. Bad migraine this morning waiting for medicine to kick in then hope to do Body Pump and stretching and some kind of Trot.
11/15- 125.4 I know, I know, I know it will take 3-4 days to equalize my bloat from lunch Friday but I does play with your mind. Hubby wanted to grab takeout last night, but I decided against it because did not want to bloat even more. Thanks to the Turkey Trot Challenge I did do a over 4 mile walk- we lost our dog in September who inspired me to walk everyday, so miss her but felt great to be outside. Ate above my calories yesterday, wanted to grab a leftover halloween can and my husband and daughter had raided supply and left me with only 10000 mini bars yuck- still ate 6- So should be relieved I stayed the same.
11/16
11/17 125.2- Thrown off course Sunday and Monday- My father-in- passed away. Thanks goodness peacefully at home He did not have Covid but because of Covid we can not travel to the funeral.
11/18-124.8 This is one of those screwball weeks with an odd schedule and unusual events that challenge anyone and especially if you are on a diet. One of our downtown restaurants - one of many suffering across the US, was being highlighted by the press trying to save our DT- my daughter performs there so we were invited for the news pictures. They served us free(not calorie free!) delicious food! same place I went for the great salad friday. My daughter performed beautifully, I not so much. Did play 2 hours of pickleball and 30 minutes of Eccentric stretching. Looks like some of weekend bloat is leaving but won't leave to fast since I keep eating out.
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
Just read about the Turkey Trot Challenge and would like to participate too.
11/14- 4.3 mile walk...10 -
Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 56
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 93rd Round!
I've made it back to maintenance and need the accountability to keep me there.
Being overweight is hard.
Maintaining a healthy weight is hard.
Choose your hard.
After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3)
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
SW: 144
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 - 143 - I'm really going to try to behave this weekend so I can make this stick longer than a couple days.
11/14 - 142.5
11/15 - 142.5
11/16 - 142.5
11/17 - 144.5 - Two words can explain this...pecan pie. My husband brought one home Friday night and I had a couple pieces over the weekend. It's not unusual for my weekend food to show up on Tuesday or Wednesday. I'll have to watch my calories the next couple days and drink plenty of water.
11/18 - 143.5 - That's better. I just need to stay on track this week.
11/19
11/20
11/21
11/22
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Next overall goal is to get to 137.6, which is what I weighed 10/2/19. I think these smaller attainable goals are really helping.
Continuing with this plan for round 132: continue with daily tracking, staying under goal calories, and minimum of 20 min formal exercise/day (all from UAC challenge). I am also trying to do 90 minutes of planks, and 24 hours of formal exercise this November (24 hour and 60 minute plank challenges).
Previous goals: get under 150; get under 145 for my birthday (10/26); get to pre-COVID weight 142.4, get under 140 before thanksgiving.
Round 132
Female
Height 5’ 4.5”
Age 59
UHW - 9/13/01 168.8
Recent low weight - 5/24/17 - 126
CSW - 9/14/20 153.0
UGW 129.0Round 126 equivalent: -3.8
Round 127: -2.0
Round 128: -1.4
Round 129: -1.4
Round 130: -2.2
Round 131: -2.8
Round 132 – starting weight 139.4
11/13 – 138.8 Another down. This is all good but not certain why I am losing more consistently than in early October. Exercise averages out the same and I am using the same goal calories to stay under. The only ideas I am having is that could I somehow be changing my base metabolism? I’m not sure how that works. Anyhow, I’ll take it while I can and I keep bracing myself for a plateau or a take back from my losses.
11/14 – 139.2 Given I had no ups the whole last round, I am almost relieved to see this. All good!
11/15 – 139.0 Got in another walk yesterday. Started by walking the route I mentioned last round, the night that I walked and jogged, so I now know its mileage correctly and have updated my other file where I keep all my exercise for the month. I then continued on for two more loops within my neighborhood (see below). Pace was not great, but I managed to multitask and caught up with my parents on the phone. I’ll just consider it more of a distance day. Next experiment is to figure out the difference in milage if I walk the inner sidewalk vs the outer sidewalk in the "loop". Yesterday was inner and the milage was less than I recalled from when I measured a couple years ago, so curious if the "old" number is the outer sidewalk.
11/16 – 138.6 Last night, I pushed for a walk/jog of the 5K. I liked that I improved, but this morning I have left hip and right knee pain, so I am not doing something right. I only plan to attempt the walk/jog once a week anyhow, so we’ll see how it calms down.
11/17 – 138.8 Scale this round is much more typical. Tracking and keeping under my calories continues to be good. Yesterday, just did basic walk to loosen up the stiff joints after the previous night’s “wog”.
11/18 – 138.4 Past two days, I have spent a bunch of time planning and tracking. DD is asking that I quarantine as many days as possible prior to Thanksgiving (I am the comparative risk to them as they quarantine just about 24/7). Then 2 days after Thanksgiving DH and I have to travel to a seasonal home to oversee the repairs that have been doing on in our absence. When we get back, we will be quarantining again. Anyhow, I have pre-tracked and purchased the groceries for every dinner from now through the day before Thanksgiving (thanksgiving and day after will not be tracked – but will still make best effort – and then I have to be flexible on the travel day), and then I also have pre-tracked the 4 days after we return. The few fresh produce items I will need this next week can be done via pickup or delivery, and my 4 day post travel days will receive a produce delivery and then more extensive groceries as well. COVID tests are being planned for days 1 and then test again on day 4 or 5. I will then be needing to start quarantining for X-mas again, right away. Trying hard to maintain focus on general health, accomplish what needs to be accomplished in the real world, and keep healthy and safe for the sake of myself, my children and grandson, my parents, and MIL.
11/19 –
11/20 –
11/21 –
11/22 –
11/13 - indoor cycling
11/14 - going to get out there today. will update later Update: 1:10:30 walk at 15’12” pace for 4.63 miles, avg hr 123 BPM, pace was a little slow because I was talking on the phone the whole walk instead of pacing my walk with music.
11/15 – tried to go for speed, which I plan to do once every 5 – 7 days. Did 3.15 miles in 38:01 mins, then a 1.2 mile cooldown walk in 18:41 min
11/16 – just basic walk day to keep moving – 3.65 miles in 58:12 min
11/17 – no turkey trot efforts, just indoor cycling and some ab work
ROUND 132 TOTAL: TBD
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -13.6
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@SheilaBoneham - I love your profile picture!
@deepwoodslady - Congratulations and best wishes for this new chapter of your life!
@Anabirgite - I'm so sorry for your loss.4 -
Goal weight 126 lbs
Round 123 174.0lbs
Round 124 172.8lbs
Round 125 170.0lbs
Round 126 168.2lbs
Round 127 165.2lbs
Round 128 163.2lbs
Round 129 161.0lbs
Round 130 158.0lbs
Round 131 156.2lbs
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13: 155.8lbs
11/14: 156.0lbs I really want to lose 2lb this round as it would get me out of the obese category. I was surprised not to have lost today, but it was just a small gain.
11/15: 155.6lbd that's better
11/16: 155.8lbs under calories and lots of exercise. I need to work hard to get that 2lb off by the end of the round
11/17: 156.0lbs
11/18: 155.8lbs
Really struggling this week to lose but I'm doing everything I should be
11/19:
11/20:
11/21:
11/22:
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You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.Female, 5’3”, 60R131 20201112: 216.8 (-2.2)
2019 SW: 245 BMI 43.4 (1/2/2019) Lost 15 lbs in 2019 then regained 5
2020 SW: 235 BMI 41.6 (1/1/2020) Then back up to 241 before refocusing in Aug
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese
This round includes my 37th wedding anniversary 💕
This round includes my physical 🩺
6 weeks (~ 4 rounds of 10 days) till 2021 🎉
My goal for 2020 is to get into ONEderland and make it stick. Changing my life.
Plans:
🔹Find workout routine that works (walk, bike, planks, yoga, swim, take advantage of retirement to be more active); target walking 100 miles each month
🔹Drink more water (target min 80 oz daily; start with 1 glass before coffee)
🔹Journal Food Daily (tracking with MFP since 12/28/2018; basically skipped June-Dec 2019; recommit 1/1/2020; skipped out April-July 2020; recommit 8/6/2020)
🔹Daily Vitamins (Dr’s orders; need to not ignore)
🔹Drink less alcohol (3 AF days per week; ~12 AF days per month; limit 1-2 glasses per day)
R63: 245 (1/2/2019)
R64-75: notes in 2019 folder
R76: 229.5 (5/12/2019)
R77-99: notes in 2019 folder
SWR100: 236.4 (12/29/2019)
R100: 235.5 (-.9)
R101: 235 (-.5)
R102: 235 (+/-0)
R103: 238 (+3)
R104-105: skipped
R106: 236 (-2)
R107-111: skipped
R112: 239 (+3)
R113-R121: skipped
SWR122: 241 (8/6/2020)
R122 20200804: 234.8 (-6.2)
R123 20200824: 231.4 (-3.4)
R124 20200903: 229.3 (-2.1)
R125 20200913: 227.7 (-1.6) Daily check-in but DNW 10 days @ fishing camp 🎣
R126 20200923: 224.8 (-2.9)
R127 20201003: 221.1 (-3.7)
R128 20201013: 220.3 (-.8)
R129 20201023: 219.6 (-.7)
R130 20201102: 219.0 (-.6)
R132: !
🎯Mini Goal: Finish this round below 215
Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
11/13 214.8 SWOOSH! Walked 4 miles morning + 1 mile evening, gardening, tracked food, AF. Finally below 215 on my own scale and not just mom’s!
11/14 DNW @ Arkansas funeral Walked 2 miles. No plans to exercise today since we have the graveside funeral and long 6 hr drive both Friday & Saturday. Tracked but all meals at restaurants and mostly fried, 3 glasses of wine.
11/15 216.7 No exercise, long drive from Arkansas, tracked, AF. Oh and after the funeral there was a table full of desserts and another filled with brisket & fried chicken for the family … did indulge in a partial slice of homemade chocolate pie.
11/16 214.4 Walked 3 miles, tracked food and really focused on net carbs and no fried food even with unexpected lunch out with our son & his wife after church, AF. Got back into my healthy habit routine! Scale is back where is was last Monday and Friday after a roller coaster week.
11/17 215.0 Walked 4 miles morning + 1 mile evening, tracked food focusing on low net carbs, AF.
11/18 215.0 🩺 Annual Physical today. Yesterday Walked 3 miles, 1359 cal, 91 net carbs (Tiff’s Treats Cookies daughter sent over for DH’s birthday), AF.10 -
CSW: 290.6
Goal for rest of this round: To end round on a loss and not a gain.
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13:
11/14: 290.6
11/15: 290.6
11/16: 289.6 (-1 lb) ⬇️
11/17: 288.6 (-1) ⬇️ just hope I can continue to lose and not gain any. This is a very hard time of the year 😢 to be trying to lose weight. There's no one around to help keep me in check. {This is both a good & bad thing} 🤣😂
11/18: 288.4 (-.2 oz)⬇️ Not much loss, but a loss is a loss! I'll take it over a gain any time. 😊
11/19:
11/20:
11/21:
11/22:
Holidays are coming up soon and even though I'll be alone, the temptation of the seasons treats🥧 🍬 🍪 and foods 🦃 🍠will be hard to pass over. 😞
Just hoping not to over indulge to much over the next few weeks, but stay as close to my daily calorie limit as much as possible. It is the most Yuuummy time of the year. 😂 💖8 -
Female in 50’s
OSW- 187 Sept. 2018
Goal-130
I’m glad you are all here!🌸☕️
11/18-166-I finally get to organize my sewing room. Life has slowed down and things are getting done. The dogs want to go for a long walk today.
Karen7 -
This daily check in has helped me in so many ways. It really shows that slow and steady, progress over time is possible.
STARTING WEIGHT: 338lbs on January 1, 2014
ROUND 131 STARTING WEIGHT ON 11/13: 134.5lbs.
ROUND GOAL WEIGHT: 134.5-134lbs.
ULTIMATE GOAL WEIGHT: 122-125lbs.
Previous Rounds
Round 128: 138-139lbs. (+1)
Round 129: 139-134lbs. (-5)
Round 130: 134-137.5 (+3.5)
Round 131: 137.5-134 (-3.5)
Day/Weight/Comment
11/13 - 134.5lbs. (Starting my 5th round!)
11/14 - 132.5lbs. (Run is done this morning! Beautiful even though a bit chilly.)
11/15 - 134.5lbs. Got my run in before the rain!)
11/16 - 137.5lbs. (So thankful it is not raining today and can run on my lunch hour!)
11/17 - 136lbs. (Here!)
11/18 - 134.5lbs. (Still here!)
11/19 -
11/20 -
11/21 -
11/22 -9 -
@deepwoodslady -Wow Donna! You are an inspiration! Good luck in your move!!!4
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