Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 157

SW: 198 - Nov 2020
Round 154 : 182 - no loss
Round 155 : 182 - no loss
Round 156 : 178 - 4 pound loss

Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 - 178 - Have to go shopping soon to replenish healthy food supplies. Looking forward to dropping some more pounds this round !
7/22 - 178 - I’m good at this weight for a while. Still need to go food shopping.
7/23 - 178 - Feeling positive today. Kind of want to enjoy this feeling. Hopefully it lasts thru the weekend.
7/24 - 178 - This is day 2 of my special eating plan again. I’m trying this thing where I do this special eating plan for a week, and then go off it for a few days to maintain. And, then go back on. I’m hoping this works. Only one way to find out.
7/25 - ? - Wasn’t at home to weigh myself.
7/26 - 176 - OK - I’ll take it - down 2 more pounds!
7/27 - 176 - Went off plan for dinner last night. Wound up eating snacks instead of a meal - grrrrrr.
7/28 - 176
7/29 - 176
7/30

Round 157
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 115 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”


MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R156 EW= 194.4
R157 EW= TBD


Current New Goals:

Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.




********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change. Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 159-154


Day/Weight/Comment
07/20 …..194.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
07/21 …..193.4 ….. Wow! I didn’t expect this loss today. However, I am reminded that sometimes the changes take a few days to show up on the scale. Yesterday I upped my calories closer to my goal (a little low lately). I got in less movement with no planned exercise or walking but I did do yard work and stack wood. I would love to get to 192 point anything this round so that I could be within reach of the 180’s by next round. However, my goal is any weight loss at all (progress) so I am well on my way to both I hope! Good luck everyone on this round. Our goals are varied and so are our methods. I am behind you all and look forward to sharing our journeys.

07/22 …..194.2 ….. Dammit! I got really hungry last night because dinner earlier just didn’t satisfy. I ended up eating extra “diet” snacks. I was in the red by 199 calories. 0.8 which is concerning because I am having a long travel day today which will mean restaurants and sitting. I dread tomorrow’s weigh-in! On the good side – my trend weight is still going down. Staying grateful!

07/23 …..196.4 ….. After travel weight and also following a day of too many snacks. I will keep today very low calorie. I’m planning on moving a lot and sucking down the water!

07/24 …..196.6 ….. I ended up with a bit of travel yesterday for supplies for the reno. My handyman accompanied me and I bought us dinner out. I fasted all day and kept the meal reasonable. No TMI day 2 is not doing me any favors! Today I will try again for the lower calorie and carb day. Raining cats & dogs here.

07/25 …..194.8 ….. A nice drop on the scale after a low 1004 calorie day and very low carb-friendly veggies. Not much exercise yesterday, no enough water and very little sleep last night, but the efforts with my eating plan payed off. Today is an exciting day. My childhood best friend called me out of the blue yesterday. She has traveled to Michigan from Tennessee for a Memorial Service for an Aunt. She is going to meet me halfway from downstate so we can have lunch together and a nice visit before she heads back. Of course that means another restaurant and lots of sitting during the travel but I am thrilled to be able to see her. I will make up for any hits on the scale or waistline. I always do. Glad I had a drop today on the scale. That helps.

07/26 …..194.8 ….. What a wonderful day with my friend yesterday! It is so wonderful the connection that two people can have when they grew up together, on the same street, in the same school, in the same grade and classes. We see things the same way with all those shared experiences. Oh, if our children only knew what we know! Happy to see the scale did not move after the delicious lunch. However, we all know it can take a few days to show up so I am going to stay diligent today. Extra water too I hope.

07/27 …..193.4 ….. A very nice whoosh that I was not expecting. I stayed within calorie yesterday and got in some extra movement so I’m pleased it payed off, even after a couple of days of travel. I had what I think is a bat in my house last night. In my bedroom flying low under my ceiling fan over my bed. I have been up all night trying to find it. I opened the attached garage doors and I hope it flew out while I was locked in my bedroom with Pebbles. I can’t find it today but I don’t know where it would be during the day if it is still in here. Any advice is appreciated.

07/28 …..193.2 ….. A little TMI is good for the soul and the scale too. Going out of town today to a bigger town where they have car dealerships. I checked out their website and I think I found a used car that I want. Very nice. I have bought from this very upscale dealership before. They always have the nicest inventory. My son will accompany me and I will take him to a very nice dinner. I will likely be eating more sodium that usual but I will watch my portion control. Little things go a long way. No bat last night. Time will tell…….

07/29 …..194.4 ….. Expected after the travel yesterday. I will have leftovers today for dinner so I’m not sure how that will affect the scale tomorrow for the weigh-in. I will, otherwise, IF 16/8 today, push water, and watch my nighttime snacks. Signed on the newer used car at the dealership yesterday. I asked them to add remote start, change the grill in the front because I found a small crack in it although it’s never been in an accident (grocery cart?). They are also going to deliver it to me when all is done. That is great considering it is almost 100 miles away each way. Spoil me already! No bat detected last night before sleep…….

07/30 …..xxxxx …..

SW: 137.8
GW: 125


7/21: 137.8
7/22: 142 This is mostly sodium and weight of food from eating out last night, but dang! I didn’t think I ate that much!
7/23: 139.6 Much better!
7/24: DNW
7/25: DNW
7/26: DNW
7/27: 139.8 Had a family reunion Saturday where there was much food. I actually didn't eat to the point that I was uncomfortable, but it was enough to make me too scared to get on the scale the last few days!
7/28: 139.2
7/29: 138.2

Round 153 SW: 220.4 EW: 216.2 (-4.2)
Round 154 SW: 216.2 EW: 216.0 (-0.2)
Round 155 SW: 216.0 EW: 212.5 (-3.5)
Round 156 SW: 212.5 EW: 211.2 (-1.3)
Round 157 SW: 211.2

Day/Weight/Comment
7/21--210.5
7/22--210.0 Went to trainer today.
7/23--210.0
7/24--210.3 Normal uptick after high carb day and 2nd day after working out with trainer. I'm doing a Spartan race next month and today there was a Spartan workout, so I spent 90 minutes working out this morning with a group of other people preparing to do a Spartan race. It was a nice change of pace.
7/25--210.7 Went to trainer.
7/26--210.5 Went out for lunch with in-laws yesterday and made some good choices.
7/27--210.7 Normal 2 day uptick from lunch and workout.
7/28--209.6 There goes the water weight.
7/29--210.3 High carb day yesterday.
7/30

Round 157
Starting Weight 180.6
Goal Weight 145

Well, this has been one doozy of a year and a half since I quit tracking and quit this program. I have gained 15 pounds back after a 40-pound loss. Like all of us, it's been a challenging year. I am on new meds that can cause weight gain, so I need to go back to super vigilance and 5 of the 15 have come with the meds. I was ok with gaining 10 considering everything but 15 is too close to 20. It's too hot for me to walk and I am leary of going to the gym right now because we are having a surge in cases. So it's important to keep the calories down. I'm trying to reduce sugar and dairy, to help with pain management. Dairy isn't as hard, I'm ok with less cheese but sugar is killing me and I'm not doing very well with it. I came back because this process makes me accountable and I need that.

7/27 180 Down from yesterday's TOM leftover 184
7/28 180 Same
7/29 180 Same
7/30
7/31

@quiltingjaine, thanks for another round!!!



Goals
- check in at least every other day
- Participate
- Low carb



SW: 166 (7/20)
GW: 165
Day/Weight/Comment

7/21 164.9 {Steps 14,736} ~ I’m trying to have an early dinner hence the drop in the scale. Plus no late night snacks…..Hopefully the number stick, focus focus Jackie, lol. I ate an early dinner, extremely LOW carb, woot hoot! Plus managed to sweets, yahoo…..Now my plan is to get some yoga in….
7/22 164.3 {Steps 13,421} ~ I never did get yoga in instead getting a fabulous bubble bath in. It was weird I didn’t have a good nights sleep so today will be STAYING focus with my healthy food choices……
7/23 165 {Steps 10,785} ~ Yesterday was a win even though the scale says otherwise, I’ve been trying a very low carb diet plus focusing on only fruit for snacks at night. I’ve being successful with not having coffee at not so my sleeping habits has improved. The key lately is not let emotional eating get to me having to cope with my husband is having a REALLY hard time with our Covid situation in Washington State, unfortunately. Taking it one day at a time. Lotssssssss of mood swings, is his outlet which is extremely hard sometimes…..
7/24 165 {Steps 7,603} ~ RL unfortunately keep me from my normal routine. I did not let my emotions get the best of me.
7/25 164.5 {Seps 3,544} ~ Today and tomorrow will be no doubt a struggle but I WILL NOT let food my escape!!!!
7/26 163.1 {Steps 7,153} ~ We decided to take a nice drive going to our favorite park then had lunch.
7/27 163.9 {Steps 13,225} ~ xxx
7/28 165 {Steps 12,547} ~ xxx
7/29 165.5 {Steps 11,188} ~ Don't understand the hike in the scale but on the bright side, I'm at my goal for this month!

7/30



👍🏼👍🏼 This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE. 👍🏼👍🏼


July goals
1 Log everything!
2 Virtual Races!
3 Yoga (3 to 4 times weekly)
4. Minimum sweets (work them in my calorie goal)
5. Protein drink daily
6. NO STRESS eating, remember I have no control over other peoples actions

Highest (2012) 230.8
Starting Again (1/1/21) 215.2
Goal 140

Round 152–Start 189, End 185.4 (-3.6)
Round 153–Start 185.4, End 184.2 (-1.2)
Round 154–Start 184.2, End 183.0 (-1.2)
Round 155-Start 183.0, End 180.4 (-2.6)
Round 156-Start 180.4, End 177.4 (-3.0)


SW: 177.4
Challenge Goal: 175.4

Adding my Happy Scale Trend because these fluctuations are messing with my head. The trend gives me a better view of my overall progress.

Day/Weight/Comment
7/21-177.0, Trend 178.1
7/22-178.0, Trend 178.1 😔 I thought I did so well yesterday...
7/23-176.6, Trend 177.8
7/24-177.0, Trend 177.7
7/25-178.8, Trend 177.6. A couple of busy nights at work. I cant figure out why I usually gain on work days. I know its water retention but have no clue how to prevent it. I eat the same and get more steps, but I get home and my lower legs are swollen.
7/26-178.2, Trend 177.6
7/27-176.4, Trend 177.4. I wish I could take credit, but alas I’m doing a colonoscopy prep.
7/28-175.6, Trend 177.2. See above 😉
7/29-177.0, Trend 177.1 ...and the rehydration bounce😬
7/30-

@Elbee1 - so happy for you to meet your. DGS, babies are so delightful! And grandchildren a wonderful gift. Hope everything goes well for your Mom, I'll keep my fingers crossed for her x

JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ~ Round 157 (round 89 for me ) I continue to need this to help keep me on track!
@QuiltingJaine - thank you yet again for setting up the new challenge.

Challenge for this round is to continue yet again to work back towards maintanence – any loss will be a win! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.

Covid restictions have mostly been lifted in England – we have reached “freedom day”, but remember there is still a pandemic, continue to wash hands, be kind, wear a mask in crowded indoor settings, always consider others.

Day, Weight, Comment
7/21 134.8 – 10.52 miles walked yesterday, within calories.
7/22 134.8 – 12.19 miles walked yesterday, not good food choices expected to be up, try to be restrained today to prevent it showing tomorrow!
7/23 134.4 – no structured walking as child minding little DGS, reasonable food choices.



7/24 133.4 – 12.05 miles walked yesterday, within calories, but carbs high.
7/25 133.8 – 11.45 miles walked yesterday, stayed within calories but carbs high due to pizza night.
7/26 134.4 – 10.66 miles walked, 26 calories and 4 carbs over, happy with that for a Sunday with full roast lunch with wine and cheese, port & crackers for evening meal!
7/27 133.8 - 10.71 miles walked yesterday, calories & all macros in credit.
7/28 133.6 - 10.71 miles again, despite a totally different route! calories s in credit, but carbs 25g over yesterday.
7/29 133.6 - 10.28 miles, calories & all macros well within limits.



7/30 133.6 - 0.4 down from end of last round. 8 miles walked yesterday, had a bit of a wobbly yesterday pm, but got back under control before it turned into a full blown binge, think that's why the scale remained the same, ended up 226 calories and 36 carbs over.
KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – be consistant, we're all in this together!

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jamessurloire wrote: »

Good morning! End of the week and end of the round!
Round 157 saw me go from 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs) to 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs) losing 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs).

About me

55-year-old man, 177 cm (5’10”)
Starting weight: 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs)
Round 138 from 101.3 kg (223.3 lbs) to 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) losing 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs)
Round 139 from 98.3 kg (216.7 lbs) to 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) losing 1.1 kg (2.4 lbs)
Round 140 from 97.2 kg (214.3 lbs) to 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 141 from 95.3 kg (210.1 lbs) to 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 142 from 93.4 kg (205.9 lbs) to 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) losing 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 143 from 93.0 kg (205.0 lbs) to 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.5 lbs)
Round 144 from 91.4 kg (201.5 lbs) to 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) losing 1.5 kg (3.3 lbs)
Round 145 from 89.9 kg (198.2 lbs) to 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) losing 0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Round 146 from 89.2 kg (196.7 lbs) to 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) losing 1.9 kg (4.2 lbs)
Round 147 from 87.3 kg (192.5 lbs) to 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) losing 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs)
Round 148 from 86.3 kg (190.3 lbs) to 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) losing 1.6 kg (3.6 lbs)
Round 149 from 84.7 kg (186.7 lbs) to 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) losing 0.2 kg (0.4 lbs)
Round 150 from 84.5 kg (186.3 lbs) to 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 151 from 82.1 kg (181.0 lbs) to 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) gaining 0.4 kg (0.9 lbs)
Round 152 from 82.5 kg (181.9 lbs) to 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) losing 2.4 kg (5.3 lbs)
Round 153 from 80.1 kg (176.6 lbs) to 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 154 from 79.8 kg (175.9 lbs) to 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) losing 1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
Round 155 from 78.5 kg (173.1 lbs) to 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) losing 0.3 kg (0.7 lbs)
Round 156 from 78.2 kg (172.4 lbs) to 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs) losing 0.9 kg (2.0 lbs)

Goal weight (to arrive in healthy BMI range): 76 kg (168 lbs)
Goal weight (ultimate target for ongoing maintenance): 71 kg (157 lbs) +- 2 kg (4.4 lbs)

Round 157 (round 20 for me)
Round 157 starting weight: 77.3 kg (170.4 lbs)
Round 157 goal weight: 76.8 kg (169.3 lbs)

21/07/21 08:22 - 78.1 kg (172.2 lbs)
21/07/22 06:40 - 78.0 kg (172.0 lbs)
21/07/23 07:27 - 78.4 kg (172.8 lbs)
21/07/24 08:27 - 78.3 kg (172.6 lbs)
21/07/25 06:58 - 78.6 kg (173.3 lbs)
21/07/26 04:26 - 78.1 kg (172.2 lbs)
21/07/27 05:42 - 77.5 kg (170.9 lbs)
21/07/28 07:42 - 76.9 kg (169.5 lbs)
21/07/29 07:06 - 76.7 kg (169.1 lbs)
21/07/30 06:55 - 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs)

Your are so consistent with your progress, you're doing a good job, well done.

🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹💕🇬🇧💕🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹
🏳️‍🌈💕🌹💕💖J U L Y 💖💕🌹💕🏳️‍🌈
🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹💕🇬🇧💕🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹.

I was after an elusive 85 lbs loss 😂 but 83 will do me fine.
Just realised that I have been in Maintenance for over 2 years.
I checked my SmartBMI reading and was advised that I was at an optimal weight.
My scale shows that I am in the normal range for Muscle/Fat %ages.
Not bad for a Septagenarian. 😷Take care! Stay safe!😷

July focus:

• maintain weight < 150 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
• Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's
Aims: JGM10D ~|~ Round 157 🔹Posting weight and comments each evening. 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 156 EW: 144.2
Round 157 Goals:

• Maintain weight < 150
• Work on strength/flexibility

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• 21/07: 144.4: Goals 🌸
  
• 22/07: 144.1: Goals 🌸
  
• 23/07: 144.2: Goals 🌸
  
• 24/07: 143.8: Goals 🌸
  
• 25/07: 143.9: Goals 💃🏻 55th Anniversary 🕺🏻
  
• 26/07: 144.0: Goals 🌸
  
• 27/07: 143.8: Goals 🌸
  
• 28/07: 144.1: Goals 🌸
  
• 29/07: 143.9: Goals 🌸
  
• 30/07: 144.4; Goals
  

Previous Rounds: Daily Habits
THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you. Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

Day/Weight/Comment
7/21: 144# Good day yesterday. Able to walk outside although it was terribly muggy.
7/22: 143.5# Planning my food yesterday helped as I went out with colleagues for a send off and still came in below calories and then walked when I got home. Upper body strength training is checked off for today.
7/23: 143# The weather was great so able to get out and walk yesterday. Off to a good start but the weekend is looming - better plan ahead.
7/24: 143# Still on track with strategy despite my Friday night wine splurge. Got caught in a sudden rain storm while out walking. Keep up the good work everyone
7/25: 142.5# Very frustrating day yesterday and my attitude did not help. Lots of challenges and delays getting out for a bike ride but I did it despite my myself. I needed a whop upside the head to set me straight. Amor fati
7/26: 143# Hmm, perhaps a normal fluctuation or salty food. I was under calories, lifted weights and walked yesterday. No worries.
7/27: 143# I took a nice fall onto hands and knee on the road half way through my walk yesterday. I am officially now a Road Warrior.
7/28: 143# Hanging in there.
7/29: 142.5# Nice walk yesterday Managing to stay in a calorie deficit but the weekend is coming up looking for ways to thwart plans. I finally bought a new (hopefully more accurate) digital scale yesterday that I’ll switch to for next round, it measures 140.6# this AM. I already like it better for obvious reasons
7/30: 142# I’ll take it! (140.0# on new scale that I’ll start using next round). Rain yesterday but did weights before heading to work. This group helps my accountability and I appreciate the support.

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

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

My 118th Round!

I've had a lot of stress with multiple medical emergencies for my family and myself over the past few weeks. I absolutely stress snacked and am now trending above maintenance. Things have calmed down a bit and my husband has 6 weeks before his post chemo check up, so I'm going to hope to stay on track and get my weight back down. I will say that without this daily accountability, I would probably be 10 lbs. heavier.


SW: 147.5

Day/Weight/Comment

7/21 - 146.5 - I'm glad to see my weight moving down a little from the weekend. I got home from work yesterday to find that my stepdaughter had brought us a couple large apple crunch muffins. Last week I would've split one with my husband. This week I told him to eat both.
7/22 - 147 - I've been faithfully logging my food the past 3 days and have stayed within my ranges, so this is just a normal fluctuation.
7/23 - 146 - I just have to keep logging through the weekend. I know I will be eating high sodium food due to a party scheduled, so I'll have to keep drinking water.
7/24 - 146.5 - And the sodium kicked in.
7/25 - 147.5
7/26 - 148 - Ouch! Sodium, carbs, and margaritas. I had a great time at the party, but I have to take control this week.
7/27 - 148.5 - Hopefully, this is the end of the weekend bounce.
7/28 - 147.5 - Back to my round starting weight. I need to focus on steps and water the rest of the week.
7/29 - 147.5 - I was hoping to weigh lower this morning, but it's better than a gain.
7/30 - 147.5 - I'm disappointed in my weight, but all I can do is keep trying. See you next round!

You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. R152 20210610 205.3 (-1.4)
R153 20210620 207.1 (+1.8)
R154 20210630 205.9 (-1.2)
R155 20210710 206.1 (+.2)
R156 20210720 207.1 (+1)
R157 20200730 205.6 (-1.5)

R157: Time to make some progress and strive for <200 in July! Quit this yo-yo cycle.
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike, planks, squats & hand weights at least once per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in July!

🎯Mini Goal: 204.x (Repeat until I hit it!)

Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
7/21 204.9 Walk 4.5 + 1.3 miles, bike 30 min, squats & hand weights, 1252 cal, 110 net carbs, AF. Big swoosh from yesterday which was an obvious sodium uptick. Now to keep this below 205 for the entire round!
7/22 204.3 Walk 3 + 1.3 miles, garden, 1161 cal, 49 net carbs, AF. Tried Kombucha for the first time. Kevita sparkling Lemon Cayenne. Nice change of pace!
7/23 204.6 Walk 3.3 miles, garden, 1439 cal, 77 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Today I’m meeting an old friend to walk the paths on Buffalo Bayou downtown Houston, Cisterns tour, and picnic!
7/24 204.5 Walk 2 + 3.4 + .6 miles Buffalo Bayou, 1564 cal, 101 net carbs, 2 glasses of wine. Wonderful active day! Closed all my rings plus overlapped the rings on the Apple Watch. 19550 steps!
7/25 205.0 Walk 3.2 + .6 miles, 1538 cal, 120 net carbs, AF. Grimaldi’s pizza … need I say more? Drinking water!
7/26 204.6 Walk 3.6 miles, bike 30 min, squats. plank & hand weights, 1649 cal, 64 net carbs, AF. Woke up too early and I was exhausted all day. Tried on every pant in my closet which was interesting. I’m pear shape size 18. I already threw out the size 20 & 22 pants. Put everything that was too small in another area to pull out when I’m 10 pounds lighter because though size 16 fits it doesn’t look great. I’m really apprehensive about this 1 hr Strong and Fit total body workout I signed up to take once per week. But I think it will be good for my bones & muscles as I age and hopefully it will help shape my legs, tummy and arms!
7/27 204.6 Walk 3.2 + .6 miles, 14200 steps, total body workout class 1 hr, 1552 cal, 103 net carbs, AF. Survived my first Strong & Fit class one-hour total body workout increases muscle strength and endurance by using light weights and high repetition. Lots of lunges, squats, planks and such with tons of arm movement. Sore this morning.
7/28 205.2 Walk 4.6 + 1.4 miles, bike 30 min, 2044 cal, 120 net carbs, 2 glasses wine. Almost 500 cal in snacks during the day then changed dinner plans and went to a favorite Italian restaurant. Undid all my great efforts exercising in the morning.
7/29 205.0 Walk 2.3 miles, swim 400m, 2171 cal, 84 net carbs, 3 glasses wine. I’m really starting to feel all the muscles in my body adding the strength training Monday and then swimming Wednesday on top of my regular walking dog 100miles/month and bike 1x/wk.
7/30 205.6 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walk 2 miles, long 5+ hr car ride, 11602 cal, 127 net carbs, AF. Got up and walked at 6am yesterday since I knew I was taking my mom to the doctor before driving to the camp. It all makes for a very long day.

I'll get to 204.x or below and stay there next round!

SW: 299.2 (April 20, 2021)
GW: 180
Round Goal: 260
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 - 262.4 After taking the last round off for a friend's wedding, it's time to get back into it. Have not worked out as I'm still adjusting to the time zone, but I HAVE to tonight. Last wedding got me off track for about 10 days, I can't let that happen again.
7/22 - 259.9 Honestly surprised by a drop. Maybe yesterday's weight was effected by the flights and not working out? Not sure. Ran 2 miles this morning and 1.5 last night. I really hope I can keep this below 260 and this isn't just a water weight loss!
7/23 - 259.3 Ran 2.26 miles this morning. I originally wanted 2 miles, but then I was close to 20 minutes running so I went a little longer, then I was close to 400 calories burned so I went a little longer. Actually feels good to run and kind of want to go again tonight. Also thought of how close I am to 250 and how big that number will be. It'll mark 50 lbs down, a new BMI category and just being 1/2 way to the 100s. Definitely giving me an extra push!
7/24 - 259.3
7/25 - 259.3
7/26 - 257.1 I feel like this drop always happens after the weekend. I'm not sitting at a desk all day so I get up and I have to do lawn work and all that and work out on top of that so a drop always happens for Monday. Woke up and wasn't going to work out but then figured why not get a quick run in to burn calories? Ran until I hit 300 calories burned.
7/27 - 257.3 A bit of an increase but at least I know the scales are accurate. Ran 2.25 miles with a <9 minute pace this morning, I'm going to try to do a 5k at some point just have to push myself! 3 more days in this round, hoping to see 256 point something on the scale shortly!
7/28 - 257.1 I was thinking this morning that it seems like I've been stuck at this weight forever but looking here it's only been 3 days. I guess this week has really dragged! Ran for 20 minutes, burned 412 calories. I have nothing to do tonight so may do pilates or something light. Hoping to get a little lower before the end of this round!
7/29 - 257.1 Just one of those weeks where your weight is stuck, I guess! It just makes me push harder, so no worries. Ran 2.33 miles in 20 minutes this morning so my pace is coming up and burned 446 calories. Definitely expecting a weight decrease over the weekend... hopefully!
7/30 - 257.1 Alright so I'm just this weight for now I guess. Well, I'm going to set 5 lbs for my next round goal because I expect a fall off this weekend (or at some point!) Didn't work out this morning to give my legs a bit of a rest. Will do something tonight like yoga or pilates for low impact. Also forgot my breakfast yogurt at home so had 2 cookies for breakfast lol going to be starving by lunch!