Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140

carol7878 · February 2021

Round 140
Age 67 Female
SW 160
GW 150
Goals: Low Carb, Track Carbs, Track Calories, Track weight daily, start to walking again

I’m return to this group after a 4 month leave! I did 30 rounds with success of losing 42 lbs. But the last 4 months I have gained weight back. I’m starting back!

2/01/21 160 lbs Calories 1,164, Carbs 35, Net Carbs 27. No walking bad day for my knees.
2/02/21 158.8 lbs Calories 1,060, Carbs 26, Net Carbs 17
2/03/21 158.6 lbs, Calories 1,152, Carbs 23, Net Carbs 14. Trying to walk daily today was around 4,000 steps.
2/04/21 157.4 lbs, 1,185 Calories, 38 Carbs, Net Carbs 16, walked 3,854 steps 30 minutes.
2/05/21 1,413 Calories, 55 Carbs, 25 Net Carbs and 3,328 steps 39 , minutes workout
2/06/21 156.8 lbs 1,498 Calories, 36 Carbs, 16 Net Carbs and 5,923 steps
2/07/21 156.0 lbs 1,654 Calories, 58 Carbs, 34, Net Carbs, two 30 minute workouts = 6,927 steps
2/08/21 156.4 lbs 1,363 Calories, 7 Carbs, 7 Net Carbs and 7,272 steps.
2/09/21 156.4 lbs 1,246 Calories, 24 Carbs, 13 Net Carbs, and 7,124 steps
2/10/21

musicsax · February 2021

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~|~ Round 140 (round 72 for me ) I'm in for another round as I need this to help me keep on track! Thank you GrandmaJackie a brilliant champion in these unprecedented & unsettled times, for continuing to set up these challenges.

Female age 62 5' 4” - Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and have gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then; I don't want to gain any more, but would like to get back closer to my goal weight – I'm working at it – it's a permanent way of life ! Long term goal is to get and then stay under 130; then full maintanace starts and dare I say it is in my sights?

Challenge for this round – get into and stay in 120's? I've not been that low since before 2018! Stick with good habits; be mindful of what I eat & drink, try to keep it in moderation, keep walking, no binges; remember keeping the 10 days binge free makes such a difference! Run 4 x during the 10 days.

Keep calm – we're all in this together! Wash hands, be kind, continue to follow all latest Government guidelines for C-19 virus. Be positive for the vaccine – its here and inoculation has started! Take it when offered.

End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up from last round)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 – 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 – 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 128 –133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 – 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 – 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 – 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not bingeing can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy at this for the Christmas period & lower than I've been at this time for many a year!!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up uhh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)

End of round 139 - 130.2 ( 1 pound down)

SW: 130.2
GW: <130
Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 129.6 – well pleased with this; now to maintain <130! 11.62 miles walked yesterday & it was very chilly! Lovely Sunday roast dinner, all within daily calorie limits.
02/02 130.2 – 11.07 miles yesterday including 20 mins. running.
02/03 130 – 10.14 miles walked yesterday, seemed to be eating all day, but stayed within calorie limits!
02/04 132 – I'm ashamed to post this and admit a major chocolate binge yesterday, today is a new day and a new start; 6 days to get rid! 11.4 miles walked yesterday.
02/05 132 – always takes longer to come down than go up! 10.56 miles including 23 mins running. Much better eating day and all within calories Woke up in the early hours and could not get back to sleep finally got up and made acup of camomile tea! Got back to sleep 2 hours later.
02/06 131 – 10.32 miles walked yesterday, food all within macros & calories. Really good night's sleep to catch up!
02/07 131 – 10.73 miles walked yesterday. Pleased the numbers have stayed the same despite pizza last night.
02/08 131 - 11.13 miles walked yesterday together with DH. Good food selections within calories and macros.
02/09 132 – this is what happens when I relax into maintenance, need to buckle back down again! 10.57 miles yesterday including 29 mins running 2.66 miles.
02/10 132.4 – 7.93 miles walked yesterday. Not proud of this weight, relaxed and let things slip; 2.2 pound increase from end of last round and that was after seeing the figure that I wanted to be on the very first day of the round! Oh well, no point in dwelling too much on it, I'm moving on, today will effect the start of the new round, that's what I'm concentrating on right now.

L0VE FOR MYSELF – be more positive; half glass full not half glass empty & 4 x runs of 20 mins + per round; I love the feeling of exhilaration afterwards!!
02/02 20 min. run completed yesterday.
02/04 – not quite the right spirit, yesterday it was chocolate I loved and not myself:(
02/05 – got my head in the right place during 23 min run, respected my body and showed it some love by not eating to excess!!
02/09 – 29 mins running 2.66 miles yesterday.
LOVE FOR OTHERS – I've started the process of volunteering to help in the Covid vaccination process.
02/03 – had a couple of video calls yesterday; with sisters & a former colleague
02/06 - had a lovely 'phone call with DD (lives 58 miles away), missing her & rest of the family especially little grandchildren who are growing so quickly so much, love them all.
02/07 - sending lots of support to my fellow 10 day challenge posters; love you all for the support you give me which in turn helps me to have the determination to keep going.
02/08 – love and appreciate my DH of 42 years, spending all weekends together, he is my best friend, as someone who has never had to watch what he eats, he still respects and appreciates my daily food challenges and dedication to following a healthy eating plan.
02/09 – loved my walk in the virgin freshly fallen snow yesterday.

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE

. Keep calm – we're all in this together!

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jamessurloire · February 2021

So with round 140 I've gone from 97.2 kg (214.3 lb) to 95.3 kg (210.1 lb) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lb).
Happy enough with progress, even if I'm still way too useless about making time for exercise.
On to round 141!

About me

54-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lb)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lb) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lb)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lb) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lb) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lb).
Goal weight: 78 kg (172 lb)

Round 140 (round 3 for me)
Round 140 starting weight: 97.2 kg (214.3 lb)
Round 140 goal weight: too early on my journey to be making predictions
Round goals: Continue to go in the right direction, continue good habits for logging meals and keeping under the calorie target, start a good habit for daily exercise (regardless of weather, work, and other excuses)

21/02/01 06:27 - 97.6 kg (215.2 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/02 07:50 - 96.9 kg (213.6 lb)
21/02/03 08:02 - 96.2 kg (212.1 lb)
- - - - - - - 12:45 - 38 min 8.7 km (5.4 mi) bike ride - cloudy but dry, with crazy winds - the return home was tough, but I made it there before then rain came!
21/02/04 05:24 - 96.0 kg (211.6 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/05 06:57 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
21/02/06 09:16 - 95.4 kg (210.3 lb)
- - - - - - - 15:00 - 2 hours working in the garden
21/02/07 06:41 - 95.3 kg (210.1 lb)
- - - - - - - 10:30 - 1 hour working in the garden
21/02/08 07:22 - 95.1 kg (209.7 lb)
21/02/09 06:43 - 94.9 kg (209.2 lb)
- - - - - - - 08:00 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk to the office - gentle pace
- - - - - - - 17:30 - 30 min 2.2 km (1.4 mi) walk home from the office - gentle pace
21/02/10 08:10 - 95.3 kg (210.1 lb) - a bounce up on the last day? well that's disappointing...

threewins · February 2021

Round 137 95.2
Round 138 94.4
Round 139 94.1

1 94.5
2 94.1
3 94.0
4 93.5
5 93.2
6 94.6
7 94.5
8 94.5
9 94.1
10 94.0

Dici30 · February 2021

Female, 5'6, age 44
SW: 148.6 (1/10/2020)
GW: 128

Goals
- 1200 cal/day (plus eating back exercise calories)
- No alcohol, limit caffeine to mornings
- HIIT 4x week and increase activity during the more sedentary parts of my day (like evenings)
- Experiment with one month of intermittent fasting (see if this strategy increases fat burning efficiencies)

Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 – 133.1
02/02 – 132.7
02/03 – 133.1
02/04 – 131.8
02/05 – 133.5 (Started Intermittent Fasting 16:8)
02/06 – 133.5
02/07 – 133.1
02/08 – 132.2
02/09 – 132.2
02/10 - 131.8

SouthWestLondon · February 2021

Here we go again...

Round 139 SW 210, End Weight 209.8. Really quite disappointing, as I'd done most things pretty right. So here's to the next round.

Highest Weight: 292 (March 2015)
Current Weight: 209 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165 lbs
Round Goal Weight: 207 lbs

Goals
- Cals in < 1750; Cals out > 2750
- Five Long Walks (75 mins +)
- Five basic low intensity strength training sessions (20 mins +)

Day/Weight/Comment

02/01 - 209

02/02 - 208.4 (going in the right direction!)

02/03 - 207.4 (really happy with this - hope it continues)

02/04 - 206.4 (this is a bubble that will burst soon - but I'll take the drops when they come!)

02/05 - 206.8 (not panicking at this - hopefully just normal fluctuation as was below calories again. But not getting in as many walks as I'd like due to some really rotten weather)

02/06 - DNW

02/07 - 205.8

02/08 - 206.0

02/09 - 205.0

02/10 - 204.8

Last round was pretty disappointing for me - and this one has exceeded my goal. Really happy with this loss. Planning a weekend of indulgence for Valentines Day, renting a home cinema and planning popcorn and pick'n'mix so expecting the next round to be a bit tougher.

ZizzyBumble · February 2021

Hi. I weigh in Kg and also record my Happy Scale trend

I ended the last round with a gain due to takeaway on the last night 👿 Goal for this round is to loose that weight and be below 53.2

Mon 1 53.9 trend ↔️ 👿
Tue 2 53.9 trend ↔️ Still waiting for the drop after Saturday’s takeaway!
Wed 3 53.9 trend ⬆️ 👿
Thu 4 53.8 trend ↔️ Movement at last 😊
Fri 5 53.6 trend ⬇️ 😊
Sat 6 53.7 trend ↔️ 👿
Sun 7 53.8 trend ↔️ 👿 looks like this is going to be another round with little if any loss!
Mon 8 53.7 trend ⬇️ 😊
Tue 9 DNW
Wed 10 53.7 trend ↔️ 👿. Not a great round but at least I didn’t gain!

Previous Rounds

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 SW 56 EW 54.7. Loss 1.3kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.2 EW 53.7. Loss 0.5kg
Round 135 SW 53.6. EW 53.4 Loss 0.2kg
Round 136 SW 53 EW 54 Gain 1 kg but it was Christmas and the New Year
Round 137 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.4 EW 53.9 Gain .5 kg - takeaway on the last night was to blame, I was on target for another no change round
Round 140 SW 53.9 EW 53.7. Loss 0.2kg [/spolier]

UTMom81 · February 2021

61 year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 188.4
GW: (for now: 165--will set it lower later)

Round History

Rd 129 SW: approx.186; EW: 181.6
Rd 130 SW: 181.6, EW: 182.6
Rd 131 SW: 181.6, EW:181.6
Rd 132 SW: 181.6, EW 178.8
Rd 133 SW: 179.8, EW 179.6 (Thanksgiving)
Rd 134 SW: 179.6, EW 176.2
Rd 135 SW: 176.2, EW 176.8
Rd 136 SW: 177.4, EW 177.8 (Christmas)
Rd 137 SW: 177.8, EW 176.4
Rd 138 SW: 176.4, EW 174.2
Rd 139 SW: 174.2, EW 175.8

Day/Weight/Comment
02/01 175.6 Good day with food yesterday but still enjoyed a special dinner with hubby after his trip. My walk was cut short by cold rain, but came home and got in miles on the bike instead.
02/02 175.4 Snowed in, but managed to eat well all day. Did 19:5 IF and 2.5 miles of exercise.
02/03 175.2 Easing down again, yay! No formal exercise yesterday, but had a super productive day at work, so I do feel good about that.
02/04 175.2 Was a beautiful afternoon, although cold, so I was able to walk outside (2.39 miles) between work and picking up the grand baby at daycare. I really needed that, and can’t wait till weather is warm enough to take her with me again to the park to walk. Headed to Florida for a long weekend, so scales won’t be the same. I will enjoy the seafood but try to manage everything else. Hoping it will be nice enough to get in some long walks or real bike rides.
02/05 176.2 on different scales today, and yesterday was air travel day. Did well on food intake, but my grilled grouper was salty last night then I was SO thirsty all evening I drank a ton of water, so the number could be accurate, but hopefully a lot of water. Hoping to get in a real bike ride today and a walk while the weather is warm.
02/06 176.6 Not a good food day yesterday, but finally got in a good bike ride and also walked two miles to dinner on the beach.
02/07 DNW Had a bit of a scare yesterday with over 20 minutes of a very high heart rate (according to my Apple Watch it was 155 for most of that time) while I was just riding in a boat looking at all the Super Bowl hype in downtown Tampa. I have decided to cut way back on my caffeine intake as well as making some other changes. I’ve not been taking my blood pressure medicine regularly and having gained all that weight over the year before I started working on getting it back off in November, has not been good for my body. I have to take better care of myself, so I can be here to watch my sweet granddaughter grow up. There are so many things I want to do with her in the years to come. I did get in a great bike ride early yesterday morning and hope to do another one sometime today if the storms move out. Then I fly home tonight and will get on a better eating plan. It’s time to get serious.
02/08 DNW 12.42 mile bike ride
02/09 176.8 Back home. Will be driving to get my Covid vaccine today—driving two hours away where educators are being given vaccines. Fingers crossed. 1-mile walk yesterday,
02/10 176.8 Got my vaccine yesterday with no side effects. Yay! 2.14 mile walk. Here’s to a more productive round in 141.

Love for myself—100-Mile Challenge—Total So Far = 46.37

Love for others—Random Acts of Kindness and other things I love:
2/2 Bailed a co-worker out of a mess she had made in a program before she asked me to.
2/3 Purchased one of @SheilaBoneham’s books on Audible to listen to as soon as I’m finished with the one I have going. Already put several others in my “Want to Read” shelf on GoodReads. Love that I’ll be reading a book written by a friend. :-)
2/4 This trip is for me! Wasn’t able to get down there during December because of Mom’s illness and death, so I need this little getaway right now.
2/5 I love watching the sun rise and set reflected on the intercostal waterway. We watched it go down at the restaurant last night. RAoK: helped a stranger get a great spot to take a pic from and helped him frame a photo with the little decorative lights from the restaurant railing in the foreground and the sunset in the background. Made him happy and did me too.
2/6 Left a big tip for our waitress at breakfast yesterday at one of our favorite places down here because their business is so low from Covid. We figured she could use a little extra. Also looked for opportunities yesterday to just say something nice to a stranger. Feels good to hand out random compliments and watch people’s faces light up!
2/7 I love my granddaughter more than I ever imagined that I could. She is the light of my life! Can’t wait to see her again tomorrow.
2/9 Love that we have a vaccine for this disease, but admittedly am a teeny bit nervous about taking it. But I want to do my part.
2/10 Love that it was warm enough for taking Sweet Baby on a long stroller walk after work yesterday. She loves to go, usually falls asleep at about one mile in, then I get to squeeze in another mile or so. I cherish every moment with her!

Lilylady3k · February 2021

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”, 60
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
2021 SW: 212 BMI 37.6 (1/1/2021)
GW: <200 in 2020 BMI 35.2
UGW: 165 BMI 29.2 Overweight NOT Obese

My goal for 2021 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 64-80 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)
R131 20201112: 216.8 (-2.2)
R132 20201122: 214.6 (-2.2)
R133 20201202: 214.4 (-.2)
R134 20201212: 213.3 (-1.1)
R135 20201222: 212.9 (-.4)

R136 20200101: 211.4 (-1.5)
R137 20200111: 210.0 (-1.4)
R138 20200121: 207.7 (-2.3)
R139 20200131: 208.6 (+.9)
R140 20200210: 206.6 (-2)

R140: Still working on getting my water and carbs under control this year
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike 2x, Walk 8x, Plank 8x
🎯Mini Goal: S-T-R-E-T-C-H for 205

Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
2/1 207.2 Walked 3 miles, plank, 2054 cal, 54 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
2/2 207.4 Walked 2.4 + .6 miles, plank, 1324 cal, 33 net carbs, AF. New challenge … no more sugar free chocolate as a snack in February! I’ve gotten addicted and I really never cared much for chocolate LOL
2/3 207.0 Walked 3.3 + .6 miles, plank, 1554 cal, 24 net carbs, AF.
2/4 205.9 Walked 3.6 + .6 miles, plank, 1343 cal, 34 net carbs, AF. Swoosh!
2/5 206.7 Walk 2.8 + 1.7 miles, plank, 1448 cal, 45 net carbs, AF. Bye bye leftover pasta from last weekend’s indulgence - chicken tetrazzini will no longer derail me!
2/6 205.7 No exercise, shopping instead, 1345 cal, 57 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at Local Foods ate my favorite yummy Crunchy Chicken sandwich (oven roasted chicken breast, nut-seed crumble, crushed chips, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, provolone, buttermilk ranch, pretzel bun) with homemade chips and grapefruit as sides. But I ate only half which helped! That took willpower!
2/7 206.9 No exercise, shopping with DH @ C&W Meat for alligator sausage, Houston Dairymaids for cheese, SPECS for wine, Penzeys for spices, 1723 cal, 132 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Lunch at La Lucha's outside patio pharmacy burger & fries and then simple dinner.
2/8 206.3 Walked 3.2 miles, plank, 1797 cal, 26 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Kids over for lunch instead of our usual evening Super Bowl party. Quiet evening with DH after a nice long walk.
2/9 207.0 Walk 1.4 + 1.2 miles, 1504 cal, 79 net carbs, AF. Yummy fried fish.
2/10 206.6 Walk 2.4 + .6 miles, 1436 cal, 78 net carbs, AF. Still eating lots of carbs

Need to break the habit of snacking on chips … oh and a heaping serving of rich mashed potatoes at dinner.

Feel some success this round. Saw 205.x twice! And I was able to capture 206.x that I saw in the last round. But I’m letting the weekends spoil my progress.

SModa61 · February 2021

So, it is Feb 1 and also the first day of Round 140. I got under my stated goal just over one round ago, so now the process begins. My “weight” goal will be to maintain and, given staying the same is not very exciting, this will be all challenging for me. I have learned how to lose well, now to learn to maintain and more importantly to maintain while adding to my healthy habits.

Goal for 140 - to practice none weight loss goals. For this round, to close all three Apple Watch rings for 7 day in a row. I have yet to meet this challenge.

Past Goals

- Get under 150
- Get under 145 by my birthday (10/26)
- Get to pre-COVID weight from Feb 2020, 142.4
- Get under 140 before Thanksgiving 2020,
- Not gain over Thanksgiving,
- Get below 135
- Lose min 2 lb during December
- Walk/run to Sombrero B for sunrise photo
- Maintain losses of time in Florida
- Maintain weight for round 136 which included Xmas as well as New Years
- lost the 1 token pound in round 137, but is was what I hoped for, so all good, right?
- passed the -1 lb goal for round 138, and actually passed UGW of 129

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 129.0 (being revisited - have passed that number)

Round 126 equivalent: -3.8 9/14-9/23
Round 127: -2.0 9/24-10/3
Round 128: -1.4 10/4-10/13
Round 129: -1.4 10/14-10/23
Round 130: -2.2 10/24-11/2
Round 131: -2.8 11/3-11/12
Round 132: -2.2 11/13-11/22
Round 133: -.8 11/12-12/2
Round 134: -3.8 12/3-12/12
Round 135: -.6 12/13-12/22
Round 136: 0.0 12/23-1/1
Round 137: -1.0 1/2-1/11
Round 138: - 2.8 1/12-1/21
Round 139: -1.0 1/22-1/31

Running total, since Sept 14, 2020: -25.8

Round 140 – starting weight 127.2

2/1 – 126.2 Oops, not the way I was supposed to start maintenance. Yesterday was highly distracting which helps. Trying to continue to pre-track my days. Last night though, I had a “first”. I was updating info for the 24 hour challenge I have been doing and I noticed I was 32 minutes shy of hitting 30 hours for the month. It was late and cold, but I got dressed and went out for a “walk”. Well I ended up jogging, and I jogged the entire time without stopping, 3.44 miles AND I am still alive. Maybe seeing that I could do that will encourage me to start making a greater effort towards switching to jogging/running from my fast walking. (For my future comparative records, as I print these out for my notebook, Tanita BF scale 126.5 and 26% BF at 6AM – curious what I will see at next check in May)

2/2 – 127.0 Makes more sense than yesterday’s low and I know it has nothing to do with 200 more calories yesterday.

(decided to step on the Tanita scale, 6:30 AM, 127.0, 25% bodyfat. Interesting, up .8 yes down 25% - almost seems like this BF scale needs to be stepped on regularly to monitor trends)

2/3 – 127.8 Not cool. Two days in a row now. Calorie increase was only 200 calories per day and exercise I in similar range. I am assuming the increases are from glycogen replenishment and its associated fluids. But not cool! This is certainly making the mental aspect of maintenance challenging. Trying to focus on trusting the numbers. If tomorrow shows another gain, I’m going to switch to only 100 additional calories per day for the rest of the round.

2/4 – 127.0 I’m good with this. It is a number that makes the most sense to me. Another distracting day today dealing with my MIL’s condo, BUT it should be the last non-negotiable (last furniture delivery) though I will certainly be back to continue to square things away for her (Note: she is in Florida for the season). (science experiment this morning – Tanita scale, 6:33 AM, 127.0, 24% body fat – so two days later, same time, same weight, but another 1% less ……hmmmmm)

2/5 – 126.6 So last night was second attempt at running. I think I now need to get educated about stretching before and/or after. Hurting a bit today, unlike the first.

2/6 – 126.4 So the extra 200 cal/day are stabilizing out pretty well. Each day right now is crazy busy, but I am fortunate that I should just have one more week on insanity and then should have a much more relaxed life for a couple of months. Emphasis on the “should” (experiment continues – Tanita scale 6 AM, 126.4, 25% body fat – so went down in weight but up in BF% over two days)

2/7 – 125.8 Now more down. Very unexpected as I ate a bunch of candy (all tracked and accounted for) while riding in the car for hours yesterday (Tanita 6 AM 126.0, 25%)

2/8 – 126.0 Went out for a walk early while still dark, planned on 4 miles but the 21 degree tamp drove me back inside at 3 miles. Later I added some exercise bike so I could have a little “extra” while my husband watched the superbowl (hot peanuts). I joined him but did other things the whole time. On the hot nuts, I did calculate what a portion “in shell” was, since the packaging did a weight for "shelled peanuts" and I was not going to shell them all first. Made it through without regrets! Yesterday, I did accomplish something else that I keep not achieving and that was the Apple Watch perfect week "all activities". One must close all three rings 7 days in a row, Monday - Sunday. Glad to have accomplished it because, looking at my calendar, I do not see any opportunity to have accomplished it for a minimum of two more weeks, and I had previously never tried. (Tanita 6:15 AM 126.0 24% - at least I will have an average pattern to see if it is any different when I have access to it again in May).

2/9 – 126.6 I will totally accept this given last evening. Had homemade gnocchi for dinner (correct calories) but scalded my hand and dropped my iphone into the recently boiling water when I tripped on the dishwasher door while carrying the pot to drain while calling for information to help get my advanced senior parents their COVID vaccinations. Amazingly, saved the gnocchi, iphone works (was in the hot water at least 5 minutes), parents got their appointments, and I after a long evening trying to treat my hand I feel asleep with mega dose of advil and my wrapped hand in a bucket of cold water. This morning, I think it is going to be ok. Still tender, but I think I won’t lose any skin. So, .6 up, I’m ok with that. 

2/10 – 125.2 A surprise ending for the round. But mathematically, as @quiltingjaine suggested, my average weight for Round 140 is 126.46. Except for yesterday, my daily calories channeled the idea of eating an additional 200 calories/day. Going to stick with the additional 200/day for a second round and see how it shakes out.

1/31 - PM: Indoor cycle 30 min; 7 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), knee pushups (20); 0:39:10 Jogging at 11’23” pace for 3.44 miles, avg HR 165 BPM. When I heading outside, I told myself I was giving myself a gift of fresh air exercise that has been missing.

2/1 - PM: Indoor cycle 45:58 for 11.07 miles; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (27), pushups (23)
2/2 - AM: 30 min snow shoveling; PM: 0:59:54 snow boot walk at 15’54” pace for 3.76 miles, avg HR 118 BPM; 5 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (36), 1 min knee pushups (20)
2/3 - PM: 40 min snow shoveling; 6 min mixed planks, 1.5 min sit ups (30), 1 min knee pushups (26), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (36); Indoor cycle 21:06 for 5.03 miles
2/4 - AM: 4:26 min single forearm plank; PM: 0:32:26 run at 11’16” pace for 2.88 miles; 1.5 min sit ups (29), 1.5 min pushups (5 real, 18 knee)
2/5 - PM: Indoor cycle 30:10 min, 7.12 miles – Notice that I am failing at adding posts on the love challenge, but the actions of this week are continual actions of love. MIL was widowed Oct 2019 and immediately signed purchase and sale on a smaller home, a town house. Well it was new construction and just completed 10 days ago. She is in Florida, so DH and I have driven over almost every day dealing will all aspects of getting her place set up so that when she comes home, she “comes home”. SIL and BIL spent the day with us working as well. It’s a family’s effort of love.

2/6 - AM: Indoor stairs 20 min; 0:34:35 outdoor walk at 13’44” pace for 2.51 miles
2/7 - AM: 0:40:47 Solo walk at 13’43” pace for 2.97 miles, avg HR 130 BPM, 5.5 min mixed planks; PM: Indoor cycle 20:13 for 5.08 miles, 3.0 min single forearm, 1.5 min sit ups (28), 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 17 knee), 1.5 min squats (58), 1.5 min hip bridges (42)
2/8 – PM: Indoor cycle 20:38 minute, 4.95 miles, with hand raise of head (made hand burn like heck.

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2/9 - PM: Indoor cycle 29:10 for 7.03 miles, 6 min planks,1.5 min sit ups (31), 1.5 min pushups ( 7 real, 16 knee ), 1.5 min hip bridges (43), 1.5 min squats (63)

February milage total – 52.40 miles
Indoor cycle: 40.28
Walking: 9.24
Running 2.88

ROUND 140 TOTAL: TBD
TOTAL SINCE 9/14: -25.8 (-41.8 from 9/2001)

jaccimc63 · February 2021

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 57
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)

My 101st Round!

I need to get back down to maintenance!

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)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)

SW: 146

Day/Weight/Comment

02/01 - 146.5
02/02 - 146.5
02/03 - 147 - I've really been eating well this past week, so I'm a little frustrated with my weight. Higher stress levels have kept me from losing in the past, so I'm going to attribute this stuck weight to that and keep plugging along.
02/04 - 146 - Tomorrow morning is my husband's surgery to see if the bladder cancer has spread any further than what was originally found. All hugs, thoughts, and prayers are appreciated!
02/05 - 145.5 - The surgery went as well as we could have hoped. The biopsy results should be in next week, but the Doctor has a very positive outlook. Thank you to everyone here for the support!
02/06 - 145.5
02/07 - 145.5 - I've had a little more salt and calories than I should have, so it may show up tomorrow. I'm planning to eat at maintenance today and get back to weight loss mode tomorrow.
02/08 - 146 - Water, water, water today!
02/09 - 145 - I suspect this is a false low but I was too cold to wait on the scale to re-calibrate. I'll cross my fingers that my weight stays the same tomorrow.
02/10 - 145.5 - At least I'm down for the round. Hopefully, I can get down to maintenance next round.

staceymcmd · February 2021

Round 140
Female, 5' 2"
Age 54

Round 138: 151.8 (-1.4 lb)
Round 139: 147.8 (-4.0 lb)

Starting Weight: 147.8
Round Goal Weight: 146.0

02/01 148.0 Not the best start, had pizza last night.
02/02 147.6 I have the grandkids for two days, so keeping busy.
02/03 147.6
02/04 147.4
02/05 147.4
02/06 147.8 Bad food choices yesterday. Having the grandkids this week really threw my game off. I haven't been logging my food. Time to get serious again:)
02/07 147.6
02/08 147.4
02/09 147.6
02/10 147.8 Well this round was a fail for me..lol! No loss, no gain. Looking forward to the next round.

CamandJarvis · February 2021

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

29, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 135

Previous Rounds:

R69 EW: 158.1
R70 EW: 156.5
R71 EW: 156.3
R72 EW: 156.3
R73 EW: 155.2
R74 EW: 155.4
R75 EW: 156.1
R76 EW: 155.6
R80 EW: 153.2
R81 EW: 154.3
R82 EW: 154.1
R84 EW: 156.5
R89 EW: 156.7
R91 EW: 160.1
R93 EW: 159.3
R94 EW: 156.1
R98 EW: 154.5
R99 EW: 155.9

R100

EW: 152.8
R101 EW: 149.7 (1/15)
R102 EW: 149.0
R103 EW: 149.0
R104 EW: 146.2
R105 EW: 146.6
R106 EW: 144.6
R107 EW: 146.8 (spring break, only 2 days weight)
R108 EW: 147.7 (Moving out of state, starting new job)
R109 EW: 148.1
R110 EW: 150.1
R111 EW: 154.3
R112 EW: 152.6
R113 EW: 151.7
R121 EW: 153.0
R122 EW: 154.8
R123 EW: 153.9
R124 EW: 153.4
R125 EW: 155.6
R126 EW: 152.3
R127 EW: 151.5
R128 EW: 151.0
R129 EW: 151.0
R130 EW: 152.6
R131 EW: 153.9
R132 EW: 150.6
R133 EW: 151.2
R134 EW: 149.3
R135 EW: 149.5
R136 EW: 148.4
R137 EW: 147.9
R138 EW: 148.4
R139 EW: 151.9

Last weight
01/31 - 151.9

Round Goal: 146.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 91oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
02/01 - 150.4
02/02 - 148.8
02/03 - 147.7
02/04 - 147.0
02/05 - 145.9
02/06 - 145.1
02/07 - 147.0
02/08 - 147.7
02/09 - 150.4
02/10 - 150.4 - I don't get it. I think I'm looking even LESS bloated and more svelte than yesterday. For the first time, I think ever, my belly didn't make itself known over my jeans/belt. I wore a looser shirt, but my belly is usually pretty visible right above my belt, even with loose shirts. Not yesterday. And, unless I suddenly bloat, not today. Day 2 of the scale being a total liar. Measurements show significant improvement while scale shows a 5lb gain from my lowest of the round. I even measured my waist again, though at the smallest part. It's the same as yesterday, which is an inch down from the last time I measured a couple months ago. I think, once I'm done typing this, I'll go measure the belly pooch (largest part of belly...plus love handles!) and start monitoring that progress. Not sure how much smaller the smallest part will get, based on ribs (which I have a large rib cage for my frame) so I'll measure the part that's still jiggly. It'll give me a better idea of my progress than the scale will, apparently. Glad I found my measuring tape! 90-95oz water, just over 19hrs fasting yesterday. Should be pretty easy to make it to 17hrs today, if not longer.

Previous Day's Comments

02/01 - My weight is down from yesterday, but my bloat is the worst its been in a verrrrrry long time. Not entirely sure what is going on but I'm thinking there's a lot of little things adding up quickly. Fasted 14.5hrs yesterday. Had pre-made sub for lunch. Ended up eating Whataburger (fast food) for dinner because by the time we finished at the land, it was late and we had nothing to cook at our house (at least not thawed). Water was good, drank about 72oz which isn't bad since we ran out of water. Probably needed more, but still better than before! Lots of movement. It'll come down, I'm sure of it. Especially since weekdays are pretty easy and BF will be out this weekend, or at least Friday evening/Saturday. Much easier to fast when he's not around and cooking for himself (mmmm bacon).
02/02 - Inching back down. Have some bloat in my low low belly (below belly button but not so much above it). I think that's just the price I'm paying for the weekend. So long as I keep to my goals, it'll go away. 16hr fast, 90oz water. Had deer chili with a sweet potato-apple bake. Interesting, but quite good. Making steaks tonight. Bought some mushrooms to attempt drunken mushrooms (beer braised), and a sack of potatoes for garlic mashed potatoes. Leftover potatoes, I had in mind a baked potato for lunch. I have butter, cheese, bacon bits, and some frozen chopped bell pepper to cook up and add which makes me really excited for it. Need to buy some broccoli on my next grocery trip - cheesy broccoli baked potato is a favorite and I haven't had it in awhile. I'm salivating thinking about it! haha
02/03 - Still coming down slowly. Fasted 16.5hr, drank 90oz water. Not much to update, I think? Oh,I was approved and set my appointment to get PRK in 2 weeks (the 18th). I'll be off and unable to post for 4-5 days after surgery (I believe it'll be end of next round, beginning of R142). Don't worry, I'll be back as soon as I can to update everyone! As for my Godson, his white blood cell count is really high and doctors are stumped. We are all holding our breaths for it to lower and be normal. He's doing really well otherwise and just as crazy as can be (for a 2.5yr old, that is. Definitely a wildchild)
02/04 - Had a good day. Pushed fasting out to 17hr with ease, and easily managed 90oz water. Another baked potato for lunch (I made two the day before) and had enchilada soup for dinner. Finished early enough that I may be able to push to an 18hr fast today! Think I'll eat some leftover butter noodles and ground beef for lunch (need to figure out how to dress it up) then getting rolls and roast beef for French Dip tonight. So yum!
02/05 - NEW LOW!!!!! I'm so happy. Been trying to stay focused. Feeling extra squishy today but wondering if that's body recomposition - some areas have faster fat loss based on my body type and those areas may be accentuation places with less fat loss? I'm not sure. I can't trust my scale. Although it shows BF%, it always fluctuates way more that what it should (talking it'll fluctuate daily up to 8%BF, usually same 3% up and down). Wish there was a bodpod near me. Used to use that in the army to identify if certain changes were working and it gave a much different reading than my scale (like 28% and small increments of change vs scale saying I'm at 36% with daily large changes.) Anyway, fasted 17hrs (BF made breakfast) and about 100oz water yesterday. Aiming for much of the same today. Need to figure out lunch and dinner (since BF will be gone tonight). Got some frozen veggies yesterday and thinking maybe salmon?
02/06 - That's likely from an early dinner. I got suuuuper hungry at about 4. Tried to wait but ended up eating about 445. Finished dinner by 515, but kept leftovers just in case. Still not hungry all night until about 10 but then I think it was more boredom hunger and tossed the remainder of my dinner. Feeling good this morning. I'm already at my 16hrs at the time of writing this, due to such an early dinner, but I'm going to push it to 11 or 12 to keep up my normal eating window (11-7/12-8 is normal for me). Struggled, but got 90 oz due to late start. I'm starting late again today but doing better than yesterday. Couldn't sleep! BF got back at 1am. I went to bed at 1030 and was still awake when he came to bed and another hour or two after. Then woke up at 730 and stayed in bed until his alarm at 8. Blech. Today I'll go fetch some small pots I can transplant tomatoes into but still keep inside during the cold overnights. Also going to try to install the upgrades for my jeep I got a Christmas from BF while daytime temps still high (70 today). Gotta keep busy busy busy and not waste my day off!
02/07 - Sodium bump. Also, a later dinner. Plus 2 days of horrid insomnia (4hrs yesterday and I'm estimating about 4.5-5hr last night. Usually I get 6.5+ but I'm more wide awake now than with normal sleep). Today we are all making finger food/snacks to share amongst ourselves for an attempt at something close to a SuperBowl party within restrictions. Will do my best to behave. I'm making spinach artichoke dip to split up amongst us with chips. I will eat a hearty late lunch and just have small taste-test size portions of the other snacks. Portioning and water will be my friends today. Yesterday, fasted 18hrs, had 100oz water. Hopefully there are enough days between now and the end of round I can drop off this weekend's sodium again.
02/08 - Not terrible after the superbowl snacks given yesterday's weight. I'll take it. Fasted 17hrs, managed 90oz water. Should drop off, hopefully by end of round. Probably doesn't help that I'm up an hour and a half before my alarm running on, once again, 5hrs of sleep. Dog decided that she wanted to be awake and drove me absolutely nuts until I got up and now she's curled up snoring on the couch. Sometimes I could throttle her... But, I know she's a dog and doesn't fully understand. Apparently she wanted to sleep in the living room and not the bed? She didn't seem the need to go outside, she mainly sniffed, looked around and came back in. Hoping for sleep tonight, even if that means I have to sleep in the other room. Thankfully I'm apparently still having my bout of insomnia as I'm not so groggy tired that I can't function or keep my eyes open. Maybe that'll come later in the day? It's the silver lining I'm holding on to right now
02/09 - Bodies are so weird. I admired my hard work this morning. My bloat was non-existent, at least visibly. I felt so light and airy. I was excited to step on the scale and see I dropped all that bloat. And then this showed up? I'm so confused. So I decided to pull up my last measurements for neck, waist, hips, and thighs. All a loss, except neck. Waist I lost a whole inch! Not sure where this extra weight is hiding, because everything is smaller by measurement and by my eyes. Well, I look better, less bloated, and more svelte than I have in a long while (several months) so I'm very happy with that. Scales cannot be trusted. Fasted just shy of 16.5hr, drank about 95-100oz water. Hopefully I can keep up this look, even if the scale doesn't seem to agree.

02/01 - I love my body She may not be perfect, and I may not always love her as I should, but she never gives up. The bloating I'm dealing with is her trying to keep us alive despite me not taking the best care of us. She does what she needs to do to make sure we stay as alive and healthy as possible. She works hard and though she may not be as strong as she once was and has some titanium upgrades, she still helps me walk, run, play, and work. And shoutout to my body for her dedication to us: ruck marching 12 miles on torn ligaments and tendons in my ankle with 30lbs, learning to walk and exceeding the necessary requirements for release after my back surgery (when there was a chance I'd lose use of my left leg and potentially both legs), suffering through a torn intestine (first time we ever fasted 3 days!), and just plain surviving what I (and life) throws at her for both of us. Body, you're a complete bada**. I absolutely do not love and appreciate you enough, but I'm so glad you love me unconditionally.
02/02 - I love this group This group is an escape. A getaway. A place I can go when life gets a little heavy or when I have something amazing nobody else would truly understand or appreciate. I never thought I'd ever open up enough online (its a scary place) to call anyone a friend, but I consider all of you my friends. My little 10-day family on repeat. Not only are we all on a journey to health, but we are on a journey to get the most out of life and its beyond inspiring. Without this group, I know I wouldn't be making the progress I am. Reading all your successes keeps me going, knowing it IS possible. Without everyone here posting about their struggles, I wouldn't understand my own and how to overcome them. I look forward to coming here every day, not always to post about me, but to read how everyone is doing. I'm invested in your journey. I worry about you when things get tough and wait impatiently for the next day's post to see if you're okay. I'm truly excited for you when things go wonderful. Especially during COVID when it's hard to get together, I'm not missing out on this group. We come together regardless and it brings so much normalcy back when normal isn't possible elsewhere in my life. I appreciate all of you so much
02/03 - I love my family I'm talking about my blood family AND my chosen family. They're all there for me, all the time. My blood family is small but we are close. We share struggles (yes, my parents share their struggles. Completely transparent) and good times. They've led me to things I didn't particularly want but have set me up in life now (a begudging thanks). My chosen family...well, I chose them because they feel like family. We have zero ties other than our love for one another and that is something absolutely amazing to me. They are the reason I finally got to move to Texas after years of wanting and waiting. I love that I have so many people that look through my anxiety and bad days to love me regardless, blood or not. I hope they all know how much I truly love them in return
02/04 - I love my garden Just yesterday, I noticed 7 little sprouts from my habanero seeds. My starters have turned into a giant bush of baby tomatoes and baby Anaheim chilis. My little jalapenos I planted last year are somehow still hanging on outside and trying to produce fruit, despite it being much colder than the plant prefers. I love that my first year attempting to start from seeds has, thus far, been successful. I love that I'm getting amazing practice in for when we can finally own a home. I hope to build a greenhouse and expand my garden to feed us all kinds of fresh fruits and veggies. I love the practice of being in nature and working with Mother Earth to provide, it brings me back to my days working on our old family farm. Mom had a garden once I was in college and they moved - I love that I got the green thumb from her and we can bond more over our hard work. I love that my dad supports me because he wants me to be independent and this is a great way to feed myself. I love that my BF, though he's not the biggest fan of gardens, allows me to have a small one (and has actually helped by building me a raised bed! He's sweet) knowing I'm doing it to keep me happy and to supplement our food (it does help he loves spicy food and I'm growing tomatoes and all the peppers! Hot salsa and hot sauce from the garden, anyone?! Had to win him over somehow!) Last thing: I love that gardening gives me a purpose
02/05 - I love my pups - I have 2 but MY baby is with my parents. Rebel is my little babygirl. Love her to death and miss her like absolute crazy every single day. Thankfully mom and dad send pictures, let me talk to her on the phone, and spoil her for me when I pester them about it. Then there's the dog I live with, Harley. She's a pain, but she's also a total love bug. I'll have a picture in a separate post. If I need some love and snuggles, she's RIGHT THERE. I joke with BF she's my dog during the day and his at night when she snuggles with him in bed (before he stops petting her and she uses my feet as a pillow). Poor baby goes to get spayed the Monday before I get lasers shot into my eye. We will surely be comforting each other that week.
02/06 - I love my jeep My jeep, Jarvis, was my original boyfriend. He was the standard. He's my second one, but bought brand new and he will be paid off in 2-3 months!! MINE ALL MINE (: He was an early graduation gift from my parents after they sold my car and old jeep (that's still a rough patch between us). He traveled with me from New York, Indiana, Chicago, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and now Texas. He has helped me move my entire life twice -- not bad for a 2 door! First time stuffed full with a trunk on a carrier off the hitch (yep, microwave, bed, clothes, army gear, fully stocked kitchen, and all in that little bitty thing. Tetris is my favorite). Second time I had a real mattress (not air) and a couch so he towed a trailer while still being stuffed full for me to move out of state yet again. He's even moved BF's bike to Texas! If I wasn't a Jeep girl with my first one, Jarvis certainly sealed the deal
02/07 - I love football I love the game, whether it be high school, college, indoor arena, or NFL. Any opportunity I get to watch, I'm very happy. Especially any opportunity to watch live, in person! I'm dedicated to the game, so much so that I'm not even particularly unhappy about not having a true SuperBowl party - I'm just content there's a game to watch at all! To close, I'll add GO CHIEFS!!! (hey, I lived in Kansas for 4 years and Mahomes is from my new home, Texas).
02/08 - I love sleep And right now I miss it. Sleep is restorative, not just for energy, but for healing and basic body processes. It's important, vital to life. Plus, it helps me fast by allowing hours without food to pass without me noticing!
02/09 - I love cooking I never used to like cooking all that much, but lately I've been appreciating it more. I can experiment, try new things, its cheaper, and I know what's in it! I've always loved baking, but nobody around here really eats sweets, so I'm replacing that with cooking. Even trying something really new to me - chinese food tonight! I'm pretty excited to try it

02/10 - I love my mental progress 2 years ago, this sudden gain would've destroyed me. I would've felt like I was failing, despite looking better than I ever have, even in the army and "in shape". I would've gone to extremes. I would have hated my body for a number on the scale despite my measurements. Now I understand so much goes into my weight, but the goal isn't a specific number on the scale, its health. It's how I look, and even more important, how I feel. I feel healthier. I look healthier. I think I've made significant progress on any visceral (dangerous) fat I may have had from all those years of crash dieting and horrid foods offset by the army's forced physical activity. My skin is clearer. My bloat is almost nonexistent, at least these last 2 days which is huuuge. Even better is this inspires me to keep aiming for healthier because I'm not quite there yet (60-40%, aiming to be healthy 75-80% of the time). Despite what the scale says these last few days, I know I'm doing what's right and good for my body more often than not and way more often than ever before. It will work itself off in the end so long as I keep going and focus on health.

CamandJarvis · February 2021

Update on Godson: He broke out! He's released from the hospital!!! Had the most beautiful reunion with sister, who went down there for the week. Fam will stay in the area for a month for weekly appointments and then, next month, we can carefully see him! For the first year, we all have to be super careful, but that doesn't mean we can't keep our distance and still see our boy (:

Evidence of his improvements: meal times no longer involve major fussing, he's so happy and joyful when eating AND he's slept through the night every night! Was hard to tell in the hospital with nurses coming in to check on him, but his first 2 nights at the BnB they're living in, it was quite obvious. Next steps: break him from the pacifier. It was his comfort when he was miserable and itchy before. No more miserable and itchy means hopefully soon, no more passy. Poor boy might need braces if he can't be broken soon. Hopefully once he's home and comfortable in his own house, own room, own bed, it'll be easy.

Tesha231 · February 2021

Tesha
HW: 186
GW: 150
R134 172.6
R135 172.8
R136 170.1
R137 170.5
R138 168.8
R139 - 167.9
R140
Continue 16:8 minimum IF. Recent post holiday trend has been about a pound down a round. Plan to move instead of sit during work hours to see if I can bump the trend to a pound down a week in prep for my annual FL trip during March.

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1- 167.4 Happy new month! We'll see if my pup sees her shadow tomorrow.
2/2- 168.1 Looks like I ate the ground hog! No other explanation.;)
2/3- 168.3 I have a confession. I didn't eat the groundhog. BUT, I haven't been logging or mindful of my snack volume. Coming off the bench now--game still on!
2/4 - 167.4 Poof. Back to this round's starting weight--proving theinsightsharedby@quiltingjaine, and I paraphrase: It may take a couple days for splurge to show up--or to undo a splurge.
2/5 - 166.9 gives new meaning to "living on the edge"
2/6 - 167.3. If u can c it u can b it. Dipped into the 166 so now determined to end this round somewhere in that pound range. Must be strong during the Super Bowl!
2/7 - 167.5 pre Super Bowl. Hubs just ordered wings. My weakness.
2/8 - 169.9 Gosh. Had to weigh twice. What is the opposite of a whoosh?
2/9 - 168.9 Undoing the splurge. So not worth it.
2/10 -168.8 Crazy eights

CamandJarvis · February 2021

Y'ALL! I'm slow. I had no idea I could add measurements to track! I was going to update my "waist" measurement to my low belly instead of the smallest part of my waist. But I can do booooth. Mind. Blown. Fun fact, that is all.

beagletracks · February 2021

Thank you for your support and motivation, everyone! This challenge is so helpful for me.

01-10 Feb 2021 (Round 140) SW: 202.2 / GW: 199 / EW: 199.2

About me

47-year-old woman, 5’6”

Highest Weight (2015): 236.6

01 Jan 2019 Weight: 165
01 Jan 2020 Weight: 186
01 Jan 2021 Weight: 208

01 May 2021 Goal Weight: 175
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

Past Rounds
11-21 Jan 2021 (Round 138) SW: 205.2 / GW: 204 / EW: 203.4
22-31 Jan 2021 (Round 139) SW: 204.4 / GW: 202 / EW: 201.8

Day, Weight, Comment

2/01 – 202.2 -- 10,334 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Very motivated by proximity to a weight under 200 to get there and stay there! Today’s focus: LIFT THE DARN WEIGHTS and AVOID THE TRAIL MIX. Busy day today and I’m off to a late start. Trying to work in the more difficult, higher-impact 15-minute interval workout into my daily exercise at least twice this week.

2/02 – 203.6 – 15,784 steps, 45 min aerobics yesterday. Surprising gain. Lots of sodium yesterday, I guess. Didn’t fast Sunday as I typically do and am fasting today.

2/03 – 200.8 – 10,438 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. A slight drop because I fasted yesterday. I am feeling discouraged because I know that weight will go up tomorrow and I am so eager to drop below 200 and reach a weight near 190 by the time I go skiing in three weeks. It’s hard to fit fasting into my schedule and I know it’s not a perfect solution, but it has so many health benefits and it really builds my confidence around my ability to resist food: If I can resist eating for 24 hours, then I can control what goes into my mouth the rest of the time, too. In theory! My schedule is changing and I need to figure out how to fit fasting in. I may not be able to do two 24-hour fasts anymore. I’m babbling. Today I’m focusing as usual on eating more fruits and veggies and less nuts and cheese. I roasted some Brussels Sprouts to snack on today. MINDFUL EATING. Also trying another new, higher intensity workout today.

2/04 – 201.4 – 11,190 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. I did okay with eating and for the first time ever resisted the trail mix bowl all day! I got a sugar craving before bed, however, and scavenged a couple of Halloween packs of Sour Patch Kids. Yuck. Still not sure about the best ways to fit some intermittent fasting in and the best approach for me. Still very eager to get below 200 (aka back into ONEDERLAND). Focus on mindful eating today, avoiding the cupboard and trail mix bowl, processed foods, low-fiber carbs. I think I may start a 16-20-hour fast after lunch, but haven’t decided yet.

2/05 – 201.8 – 11,325 steps, 60 min aerobics yesterday. Eating was meh. I really, really, really wanted to binge, but I didn’t, or started to, then stopped, because it just wasn’t feeling good. I am adjunct faculty and I’m in a position where I have a fabulous schedule currently, but no guarantee of future employment and no benefits. So I’m applying for jobs I don’t really want and constantly questioning whether taking a job that is meant to be permanent would really be the best choice considering how much I love my current schedule. It’s a big gamble with my happiness and financial security. So this is on my mind. I think I may be offered a job in marketing/pr that I really don’t want but pays a fortune. Or not. We’ll see. I’m applying for another job today in education administration/student support/advisement that would be fabulous for me, but the way the posting is timed, I suspect they already have someone they want to move into the position but have posted in compliance with rules for public employment with the state. Right now I have no idea if I’ll have adjunct work in the summer. Every semester is like this. It takes a toll. The system really, really sucks. Off to exercise. Thanks for listening!

2/06 – 201.8 – 13,351 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. Could be worse! Going to the mountains today for some snow fun. My weight goal this round is not getting much closer, but I’ve been doing well with exercise and am feeling stronger, so that’s a gain.

2/07 – 201.2 – 10,581 steps, cross-country skiing yesterday. Glad to see some movement in the right direction. I wish it would happen more quickly! I really don’t know how I’m going to be fit enough for downhill skiing two weeks from Tuesday. It’s a matter of knees and being closer to the weight I was when I had the bindings adjusted. Hopefully I’ll see a sudden 5-pound drop this week to break the plateau.

2/08 – 202 – 10,269 steps yesterday. Fasting today. Focus on working out today as I feel like all I want to do is curl up in a ball and sleep for a month. A little stiff and sore from cross country skiing, I think, and possibly heading into my insanely unpredictable TOM.

2/09 – 199.8 – 19,374 steps, 50 min aerobics yesterday. I fasted yesterday, so this weight will probably go up tomorrow. Tired of this plateau and hoping it’s related to my TOM and I’ll see a drop soon. Focus today on eating mindfully.

2/10 – 199.2 – 10,778 steps, 60 min aerobics yesterday. Woo-Hoo! Enjoying a little trip to ONEDERLAND!!! Please lawd let me stay. Focus today on mindful eating and getting that dang weight workout in. Next major goal is to hit 185, which will put me in the “overweight” BMI range and out of the land whose name shall not be spoken. Mini-goal focus is 195 or less within the next 2 rounds. Love this challenge.

Goals and Rewards

Exercise goals
- 10,000 steps/day
- aerobics at least 4 days per week
- weights at least 4 days per week

Eating goals
- 24-hour fast one day per week (or two)
- No late-night eating
- More fruit, veg, whole grains
- Less meat, cheese, and processed food
- Sit down for breakfast and lunch
- Less snacking
- Focus on food; avoid mindless eating

General goals
- Hike a significant portion of TRT next season
- Feel less pain and discomfort hiking
- Downhill ski confidently at intermediate level by end of next season
- Feel more confident in social and work situations
- Feel comfortable in my skin
- Live life to its fullest
- Feel more confident dancing in public
- Live longer!

Rewards
- 195 lbs hair color
- 180 lbs private ski lesson
- 170 lbs new swimming suit
- 165 lbs new car
- 155 lbs travel to Ore or Ca coast
- 145 lbs new skis or snowshoes
- 140 lbs travel to Europe or South America

_JeffreyD_ · February 2021

Male: 63
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Since my previous 10-day average was about four pounds higher than my last full challenge about 6 weeks ago, I just need to keep shaving off the holiday pounds till I get closer to 211. Then pick up where I left off.

I have a trip planned for May that will be a good inspirational milestone.

Historical Averages:

R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7

I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.

Round 140
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

02/01: 214.8
Three pounds lower than one week ago. More work to do.

02/02: 214.4

02/03: 214.2
I am fine with inching down bit by bit. I just have to be fine with the “ups” that go along with it.

02/04: 213.4
I did overcome some “de-railing thoughts” yesterday. Of course de-railing thoughts are what lead to de-railing actions. I have been reading about that in our group lately, and I totally relate! One of my favorite thoughts is “You have been good all day; you deserve a little reward snack.”

02/05: 214.4
Chamber of Commerce event last night may have enhanced my salt and calorie intake yesterday. It was a “virtual” event preceded by a delivery of goodies to the participants at their office. Usually, this annual in-person event is an all you can eat buffet / open bar. Like so many things in the past year, this was something less. Good for me. Ha!

02/06: 215.0
This is my highest weight this round and it may go up more in the next couple days, but overall I am maintaining a daily attitude of thoughtfulness about my choices. (unlike the holidays) I am going to be fine. I am not derailed.

I am taking my lunch to work more now. I bought some little bento-box thing-a-ma-jobs and they already have chicken in them for next week. I will add some salad and fruit each day.

02/07: 216.4
02/08: 217.8
02/09: 216.4
As you can see, I sustained an “injury” during the super bowl weekend. We did not go to a party, but our friends organized an App exchange right before the game. The fact is I ate a lot of carb rich food, but not as much as if we were gathered in person. (a couple martinis were part of the mix)

Ok, I know I am getting a little older, but that halftime show did not tempt me to move a muscle. To each their own. 😊 I am just happy they had a halftime show.

On the brighter side, even though my weight fluctuates, my DW made a comment about how I am making good progress after the holidays.

02/10: 215.6
I spite of the Superbowl failure, my ten-day average went down ….because it went up so much right after holiday season.

I plan to keep plugging along.

Honey_Pumpkin39 · February 2021

Start weight (31 August 2020): 349.2 lbs
Start weight for 140 challenge: 318.2 lbs
Aim for 10 February 2021 (end of 140 challenge): 316.9 lbs

02/01: 319.5 lbs The Monday bounce up, sigh. Oh well, new month woo hoo!
02/02: 319.5 lbs I'm nothing if not predictable!!
02/03: 318.9 lbs woot - going back down!
02/04: 318.9 lbs still progress....
02/05: 318.2 lbs - back to where I was at the start of the challenge and ridiculously pleased!!
02/06: 317.7 lbs - oh this is good, nice to see the scales come down half a pound. Yay!! Maybe I will make my goal after all:)
02/07: 316.7 lbs - reached my goal for this challenge. BUT can I hold on to this for the next three days?!?
02/08: 318.2 lbs - Gah, the post weekend bounce. Hopefully back down tomorrow!
02/09: 318.2 lbs
02/10: 317.2 lbs - so I did get to my goal, but I didn't manage to stay there for this challenge!

Challenge 137: lost 1.5 lbs
Challenge 138: lost 2.6 lbs
Challenge 139: lost 2.7 lbs
Challenge 140: lost 1lbs

deepwoodslady · February 2021

@CamandJarvis Congratulations on your Godson coming home! What a relief and a thrill for the family and loved ones.

Also love hearing about your progress on your tummy measurements! How inspiring....

Just Give Me 10 Days ~ Round 140

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