Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 156

Round 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.5 EW 56.1. Loss 0.4kg
Round 132 SW 56.1 EW 54.7. Loss 1.4kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.0 EW 53.7. Loss 0.3kg
Round 135 SW 53.7 EW 53.4 Loss 0.3kg
Round 136 SW 53.4 EW 54 Gain 0.6kg but it was Christmas and the New Year
Round 137 SW 54 EW 53.5 Loss 0.5kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.5 EW 53.9 Gain .4kg - 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
Round 141 SW 53.7 EW 53.3 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 142 SW 53.3 EW 53.9 Gain 0.6k
Round 143 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 144 SW 53.5 EW 53 Loss 0.5 kg
Round 145 SW 53.0 EW 52.0 Loss 1kg
Round 146 SW 52.0 EW 52.2 Gain 0.2 kg
Round 147 SW 52.2 EW 51.6 Loss 0.6kg
Round 148 SW 51.6 EW 51.4 Loss 0.2 kg. First round of seeking to maintain. Happy scale trend 51.4kg at the start and end of the round. 😊
Round 149 SW 51.4 EW 51.4 Happy scale trend 51.4. 😊
Round 150 SW 51.4 EW 51.2 Loss 0.2 Happy scale trend 51.1 😊
Round 151 SW 51.2 EW 51.2 Loss/gain 0 Happy scale trend Start 51.1 End 51.2 😊
Round 152 SW 51.2. EW 51.2 Loss/gain 0 Happy scale trend start 51.2 End 51.1 😊
Round 153 SW 51.2. EW 51.1 Loss 0.1 Happy Scale trend start 51.1 End 51.1 😊
Round 154 SW 51.1. EW 51.0 Happy scale trend start 51.1 End 51.3. An erratic round with a low of 50.5 and a high of 51.8
Round 155 SW 51.0 EW 51.6 Happyscale trend start 51.3 End 51.5 A poor round with a loss of focus 👿

Round 148 SW 230.2- EW 228.4 (1.8 lb loss)
Round 149 SW 228.8- EW 227 (1.8 lb loss)
Round 150 SW 226.8- EW 224.6 (2.2 lb loss)
Round 151 SW 224.2- EW 222 (2.2 lb loss)
Round 152 SW 222- EW 219.4 (2.6 lb loss)
Round 153 SW 219.4-EW 218 (1.4 lb loss)
Round 154 SW 218- EW 216.8 (1.2 lb loss)
Round 155 SW 216.8- EW 215.6 (1.2 lb loss)

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
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0

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.

R43 through R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = …..19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)
R53 through R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = …..4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)
R63 through R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = …..8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)
R73 through R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = …..5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)
R83 through R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = …..8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)
R93 through R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = …2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)
R103 through 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = …..14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 through 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = [color=blue)…..4.7 GAINED [/color=blue] (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = ……1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = ……0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 (06/11/21 thru 06/20/21) = ……3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 200.2)

R154 (06/21/21 thru 06/30/21) = ……3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 196.4)
R155 (07/01/21 thru 07/10/21) = ……1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 197.6)

R156 (07/11/21 thru 07/20/21) = ……xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

7/11 - 171.7 I'm not surprised at finally dropping to 171.X, it's been a long-time coming after bouncing around 172 to 174 for a while. This gives me hope that my wanting to hit the 160's this round may be possible but any loss will be a good loss.
7/12 - 171.7 Very glad to see that 171.x stuck around for 2 days!
7/13 - 171.5

7/14 - 171.1 You know how after so many weeks sticking with your plan and you're losing weight and you feel mentally and physically strong, and you say to yourself, this is it, I'm going to do it this time, and ever so slowly, you revert back to old habits and before you know it you're back up and playing catchup (and pissed at yourself, even though you try telling yourself it's okay, it's a journey, it's a lifestyle).

I'm at that really good place AGAIN - feeling strong mentally and physically - and I'm trying to keep in mind what derailed me in the past and keep focused. I just don't want to go through that song and dance anymore. I think what might be the difference this time is that I'm having health problems directly related to my weight gain and unhealthy habits. The other reason I might can do it this time is I am just so damn tired of it, I want to feel light on my feet when I hike, kayak, bike, etc., and I want to show myself I can do it.

And lastly, it's this forum and all of you. In the past, I would plan out on a calendar 3lbs X how many ever weeks, actually thinking I could or should lose 3lbs a week (setting myself up for failure). I also used to think one or two days of eating over my calorie limit was a failure and a reason to binge for weeks before getting back on it. My more realistic outlook and not jumping ship over a few extra calories is a direct result of all of you! I've learned so much and have been so inspired by all your daily posts and progress with weight loss, other goals, NSV's and your perseverance and positive attitudes. Thank you!

I will succeed and X months from now (or even if a year from now) I will be a healthier and happier me! Thanks for listening to my ramblings and letting me air them out here!

5/10 - 183.1
5/11 - 182.9
5/12 - 182.1
5/13 - 182.1
5/14 - 181.2
5/15 - 181.2
5/16 - 181.8
5/17 - 182.8
5/19 - 181.3
5/20 - 181.2
5/21 - 181.0
5/22 - 181.4
5/23 - 180.2
5/24 - 180.0
5/25 - 179.1
5/26 - 179.1
5/27 - 179.2
5/28 - DNW
5/29 - 179.2
5/30 - 178.7
5/31 - 179.0
6/01 - 178.7
6/02 - 178.0
6/03 - 178.0
6/04 - 177.5
6/05 - 177.7
6/06 - 177.2
6/07 - 177.1
6/08 - 177.0
6/09 - 176.4
6/10 - 176.4
6/11 - 176.3
6/12 - 175.9
6/13 - 175.4
6/14 - 175.4
6/15 - 175.3
6/16 - 175.3
6/17 - 175.4
6/18 - 174.9
6/19 - 174.7
6/20 - 174.8
6/21 - 174.6
6/22 - 174.9
6/23 - 174.7
6/24 - 173.7
6/25 - 173.2
6/26 - 172.5
6/27 - 172.0
6/28 - 172.1
6/29 - DNW
6/30 - 173.2
7/01 - 173
7/02 - DNW
7/03 - 172
7/04 - 172
7/05 - 172
7/06 - 173
7/07 - 174
7/08 - 173
7/09 - 172
7/10 - 172.1
7/11 - 171.7
7/12 - 171.7
7/13 - 171.7
7/14 - 171.1
7/15 - 171.0

Round 123 (1): 179.8 to 176.4 (-3.4)
Round 124 (2): 176.4 to 170 (-6.4)
Round 125 (3): 170.0 to 169.2 (-0.8)
Round 126 (4): 167.8 to 164.4 (-3.4)
Round 127 (5): 164.4 to 160.4 (-4.0)
Round 128 (6): 160.4 to 157.4 (-3.0)
Round 129 (7): 158.4 to 152.8 (-5.6)
Round 130 (8): 152.8 to 151.8 (-1.0)
Round 131 (9): 151.8 to 148 (-3.8)
Round 132 (10): 148 to 147.8 (-0.2)
Round 133 (11): 148 to 144.6 (-3.8)
Round 134 (12): 144.2 to 143 (-1.2)
Round 135 (13): 143 to 141 (-2.0)
Round 136 (14): 141 to 141.2 (+0.2)
Round 137 (15): 141.2 to 139.4 (-1.8)
Round 138 (16): 139.4 to 141 (+1.6)

2021 Focus:

• Maintain weight < 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

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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 ✅ Strength training has slowed progress, but that’s okay.
• That's a WIN in my book!
  
• 2021
• 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.)

• Round 160 EW: xxx🌻
  
• Round 155 EW: 144.8 🌻
  
• Round 145 EW: 145.1🌻
  
• Round 135 EW 146.8🌻
  
• Round 120 EW 150.1🌻
  
• Round 110 EW 148.2🌻
  
• Round 109 EW 147.2🌻
  
• June 2017: Round 8 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:
🔹Steps daily > 7500
🔹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

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Purple: #ff4968.

• 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.

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
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)
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 binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 ( 1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up )
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)

Round 130 SW 57.2. EW 56.5. Loss 0.7 kg
Round 131 SW 55.5 EW 56.1. Loss 0.4kg
Round 132 SW 56.1 EW 54.7. Loss 1.4kg
Round 133 SW 54.7 EW 54.0. Loss 0.7kg
Round 134 SW 54.0 EW 53.7. Loss 0.3kg
Round 135 SW 53.7 EW 53.4 Loss 0.3kg
Round 136 SW 53.4 EW 54 Gain 0.6kg but it was Christmas and the New Year
Round 137 SW 54 EW 53.5 Loss 0.5kg
Round 138 SW 53.5 EW 53.5 No change - must try harder!
Round 139 SW 53.5 EW 53.9 Gain .4kg - 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
Round 141 SW 53.7 EW 53.3 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 142 SW 53.3 EW 53.9 Gain 0.6k
Round 143 SW 53.9 EW 53.5 Loss 0.4 kg
Round 144 SW 53.5 EW 53 Loss 0.5 kg
Round 145 SW 53.0 EW 52.0 Loss 1kg
Round 146 SW 52.0 EW 52.2 Gain 0.2 kg
Round 147 SW 52.2 EW 51.6 Loss 0.6kg
Round 148 SW 51.6 EW 51.4 Loss 0.2 kg. First round of seeking to maintain. Happy scale trend 51.4kg at the start and end of the round. 😊
Round 149 SW 51.4 EW 51.4 Happy scale trend 51.4. 😊
Round 150 SW 51.4 EW 51.2 Loss 0.2 Happy scale trend 51.1 😊
Round 151 SW 51.2 EW 51.2 Loss/gain 0 Happy scale trend Start 51.1 End 51.2 😊
Round 152 SW 51.2. EW 51.2 Loss/gain 0 Happy scale trend start 51.2 End 51.1 😊
Round 153 SW 51.2. EW 51.1 Loss 0.1 Happy Scale trend start 51.1 End 51.1 😊
Round 154 SW 51.1. EW 51.0 Happy scale trend start 51.1 End 51.3. An erratic round with a low of 50.5 and a high of 51.8
Round 155 SW 51.0 EW 51.6 Happyscale trend start 51.3 End 51.5 A poor round with a loss of focus 👿