Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 157

sIeepytea · July 2021

Stats: 5'1", F

SW: 59 kg
GW: 50 kg
Goal for round 157 is 57 or 58 kg.

7/21: 59.3 kg - Currently on period so have been snacking often. This morning, I went on a 20 minute walk. Goal is to wake up earlier to have a longer walk in the mornings.
7/22: 59.6 kg - Not feeling so good about the weight gain. Keeping mindful of what I consume today and my exercise.
7/23: 59.5 kg - Going on a run in the morning and also an evening walk!
7/24: 58.7 kg - Happy! Played tennis with a friend and went for all you can eat sushi. Didn't eat anything the rest of the day as I was really full. Had green tea and lots of water instead.
7/25: 59.4 kg - Expected this gain from AYCE sushi lol. Hoping this week will be better!!
7/26 - Forgot to weigh in!
7/27: 59.6 kg - Had an evening snack (yogurt and granola, also craved some cheese lol). Happy with exercise today. I did a morning and evening walk (totaled 10,436 steps by end of day).
7/28: 58.4 kg - 😳 don't know how that happened, but yay! Progress! Getting close to the goal for this 10 day challenge. Feeling super motivated to keep active. 💪
7/29: 58.5 kg
7/30: 58.8 kg - 🙀🙄😭 Despite going on my evening walk (around 7k), I think the gain was from the carbs I had ystd. Going to be mindful of carbs intake today! Happy back to 58 range. Next goal will be 55-57 kg!

coblujay · July 2021

Age: 62 5’6” 
SW: 261 (6/3/21)
 CW: 245.4 (7/20/21)
 UGW: 175
End of 10 day challenge goal: 243.5

Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day Swim
Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)  
Previous Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8)

7/21 - 245.8 (+.4) I’m actually up from yesterday, which is a surprise. I struggled eating enough because of my schedule. I’m really tired today and need to plan my meals so I get enough calories. Who would have guessed I’d have days when I didn’t eat enough? I worked out at Orange Theory Fitness so had additional calories I needed to eat to make up for the intense exercise.
7/22 - 245 (-.4) Yay! A little at a time. Today is my swim day. I love going to the pool.
7/23 - 244.8 (-.6) Darn! I was hoping for a bigger loss. Oh well, still on the way down. Swimming was wonderful yesterday. Today’s Orange Theory Fitness. I bought an Apple Watch and am curious to see how it syncs with MFP. The Olympics start today and I’m always so inspired by the athletes.
7/24 - 244 (-1.4) Now that feels good. Today is my weekly indulgence meal so the scale will be up in the next two days and then I hope to see it drop back down. I try to schedule the indulgence meal when I’m meeting a friend so it’s a double treat. I did close all my Apple rings yesterday on my brand new watch. I can see how this is motivational.
7/25 - 246 (+.6) I enjoyed every minute of my indulgence meal yesterday. Well worth waiting for. Today I’m hiking with my sister, which is always fun and beautiful. Probably my favorite exercise.
7/26 - 244.8 (-.6) Yesterday’s hike was 5 miles. It was beautiful and the weather was nice. That’s the longest hike this year. I’m definitely getting stronger and my endurance is improving. I can’t wait until next year’s hikes after I lose another 50+ pounds.

7/27 - 245.2 (-.2) Worked out at Orange Theory Fitness yesterday and had a busy day overall. I ate up to my total calorie level including exercise. I think I was kind of distracted while I was preparing and logging my foods for the first time. I need to make sure I’m logging accurately. Hoping for a better result tomorrow.
7/28 - 244.4 (-1.0) Bouncing a bit back and forth, but heading back down. Yesterday I swam at the pool. I try to get in around 50 minutes and am not taking as many breaks. It always feels good.
7/29 - 242.2 (-3.2) Wow! Yesterday was a low exercise day with just a half hour swim lesson. I did manage the exercise circles on my watch. I’ve been feeling a bit stuck but tried to refocus on the accuracy of my logging. I’m really relieved and happy. Happy dance!!
7/30 - 242 (-3.4) Excited…I’ll soon be in the 230’s! Yesterday was swimming and today is Orange Theory fitness. My Indulgence meal is tonight so I’ll be seeing a bit of a bump on the scale over the next few days.

Elbee1 · July 2021

@musicsax Thank you!!

4’9” petite-sm. boned
Ultimate goal: 98 lbs (subject to change)
SW (starting over--May 24, 2021): 160.3
Round 151 Lost 3.1 lbs. EW: 157.2
Round 152 EW: 159.6
Round 153 EW 158.6
Round 154 EW 157.8
Round 155 EW 157
Round 156 EW 159.4

Round 157 goal: Improvement from 1st day of this round.
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 158.6
7/22 158.6 My Dad was discharged from the hospital, today. He s back in Rehab.... Ate a little too many calories, but it wasn't a stress binge. Just could have made wiser choice.
7/23 158.6 Didn't do great yesterday, but not too bad. Drinking my minimum water for me: 32 oz. (Better than only 8oz)
7/24 158.6 Surprised not a gain... didn't do well yesteray with eating. Met my water goal, again: 32 oz (Once again, better than the 8 oz that I had been doing for a long time). $ days in a row the exact same weight. I'm good with that cause at least I didn't gain. Just lucky, I think. Like most everyone else, need to reduce the calories going in... Today, I am planning my food!
7/25 159.6 Oy! But, I knew it was coming. I just can't seem to get a handle on the stress, y'all. I did so well, then I blew it. Let stress get to me & ate ice cream & jelly Bellies... like that will help reduce the stress... NOT! Just a momentary pleasure. Just feel like I should have some pleasure some time... but I MUST not do it in food form. I even got over 8,000 steps in, yesteday. And, planned my meals... but then just blew things.
7/26. 158.6 I did good yesterday.
7/27 158.6 my DS & his wife had a baby boy last night! So happy! I have my first Grandson. I now have one of each.
7/28. 158.6 yesterday, I got to hold my grandson for the very first time!! While holding him last night, I received a phone call. Two Covid cases where my mother is living. they both were vaccinated. I was just with my mother on Sunday. Uh oh. They did a rapid test on her and she is negative. They will be testing every day though, and there is Covid at the place. I won’t be able to see my mother now for quite a while. Until we’re sure we’re pretty sure that Covid is no longer there. As I want to be around my grandson if possible.
7/29. 158.6 my Dad turned 92 today. I feel very bad not visiting on his birthday. Instead, after work, my husband & I picked up supplies for our new grandson & his parents. Also brought dinner. They just came home from the hospital today. My DIL is recovering from the several complications that she had.
7/30. 158.6
Even though I didn’t lose this round, I’m very happy that I didn’t gain!!!! It’s been an emotional 10 days & very stressful most of the time. Lots of work stress. Lots of happiness, too. So hate that I have to work right now! Wish I could be helping more with my son, his wife & baby.

_JeffreyD_ · July 2021

Male: 64
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round: Generally, keep it under control. Specifically, get some more exercise done.

Major Goal is to have a lower average than last round.
Minor Goal is to end the round with lower than last day of previous round.

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
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 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9

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 157
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

7/21: DNW
7/22: DNW
7/23: DNW
7/24: DNW
7/25: DNW

7/26: 211.8

7/27: 211.4
OK, I am back from my trip and back on the wagon. Had a wonderful week in Frisco, Colorado. Hiking, biking, and fly fishing. Only got to fish one day before I hit the deck hard during a pickle ball game. Tripped on my own two feet and managed a three-point landing on my head, knee, and shoulder. Shoulder was too sore to fish after that.

7/28: 210.6
Happy Wednesday everyone.

7/29: 209.2
Vacation gain is wearing off a bit.

7/30: 208
Well, although my involvement was short on this round, I did reach all my goals. Today’s reading is a bit of a surprise, but I will take it. I will try not to undo it very much this weekend. 😊

starrjulia8 · July 2021

Starr
Age 39 Height: 5.8
Highest Weight: 229.6 (March 2016)
January 1st 2020 226.5
January 1st 2021 195.5
Short Term Goal Weight under 190 before August 12
Ultimate Goal weight 175

My 40th birthday is rapidly approaching (21.days) and I am at a standstill in weight loss. I’ll continue to try but I need something to change things up. Good rest, a new workout routine, something that will work. The childcare at my gym is not opening until September so gym time is limited.

Round 115 SW: 223.1 EW: 218.1 -4.3
Round 116 SW: 218.1 EW: 217.9 -0.9
Round 117 SW: 217.9 EW: 215.4 -2.5
Round 118 SW: 215.4 EW: 214.3 -1.1
Round 119 SW: 214.3 EW: 212.7 -1.6
Round 120 SW: 212.7 EW: 211.0 -1.7
Round 121 SW: 211.0 EW: 207.1 -3.9
Round 122 SW: 207.1 EW: 206.4 -0.7
Round 123 SW: 206.4 EW: 205.2 -1.2
Round 124 SW: 205.2 EW: 202.6 -2.6
Round 125 SW: 202.2 EW: 201.4 -0.8
Round 126 SW: 201.4 EW: 198.9 -2.5
Round 127 SW: 198.9 EW: 198.7 -0.2
Round 128 SW: 198.7 EW: 199.0 +0.3
Round 129 SW: 199.0 EW: 198.5 -0.5
Round 130 SW: 198.5 EW: 198.6 +0.1
Round 131 SW: 198.6 EW: 198.6 0.0
Round 132 SW: 198.6 EW: 193.6 -5.0
Round 133 SW: 193.6 EW: 196.2 +2.9
Round 134 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -1.5
Round 135 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.4 -0.3
Round 136 SW: 195.4 EW: 195.5 +0.1
Round 137 SW: 195.5 EW: 194.7 -0.8
Round 138 SW: 194.7 EW: 193.0 -1.7
Round 139 SW: 193.0 EW: 192.1 -0.9
Round 140 SW: 192.1 EW: 190.5 -1.6
Round 141 SW: 190.5 EW: 192.5 +2
Round 142 SW: 192.5 EW: 192.6 +0.1
Round 143 SW: 192.6 EW: 195.7 +3.1
Round 144 SW: 195.7 EW: 196.8 +1.1
Round 145 SW: 196.8 EW: 194.2 -2.6
Round 146 SW: 194.2 EW: 195.8 +1.6
Round 147 SW: 195.8 EW: 195.3 -0.5
Round 148 SW: 195.3 EW: 197 +1.7
Round 149 Skipped
Round 150 SW: 198.6 EW: 196.2 -2.4
Round 151 SW: 196.2 EW: 195.7 -0.5
Round 152 SW: 195.7 EW: 195.9 +0.2
Round 153 SW: 195.9 EW: 200.0 +4.1
Round 154 SW: 200.0 EW: 197.5 -2.5
Round 155 SW: 197.5 EW: 197.1 -0.4
Round 156 SW: 197.1 EW: 197.4 +0.3
Round 157 SW: 197.4 EW: 196.8 -0.6

Round 158 SW: 196.8

7/21 198.1 I am struggling with nausea lately. Only thing that helps is eating. I am to keep the snacking small but the nausea is not going away.
7/22 198.7 TOM
7/23 198.6
7/24 198.6
7/25 DNW
7/26 199.5
7/27 DNW Literally so busy getting out the house.
7/28 199.5 I have been going through some things this week 2 deaths and a hospitalized family member. Even if I don’t increase my eating weight is not going anywhere with the amount of stress I am under.
7/29 198.2 progress wow.
7/30 196.8

Chalmation · July 2021

SW: 137.8
GW: 125

Previous Rounds

Round 139 SW 167.2 EW 165
Round 140 EW 161.6
Round 141 EW 158.8
Round 142 EW 156
Round 143 EW 153.8
Round 144 EW 150.8
Round 145 EW 151.8
Round 146 EW 152
Round 147 EW 147.8
Round 148 EW 144.6
Round 149 EW 147.2
Round 150 EW 143.6
Round 151 EW 144.4
Round 152 EW 142.2
Round 153 EW 142
Round 154 EW 142.6
Round 155 EW 140
Round 156 EW 138.2
Round 157 EW 137.4

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
7/30: 137.4

benczean · July 2021

SW: 179.2
GW: 150.00

Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 165.8 -- Way up from my last weigh-in and feeling disappointed. I think it’s mainly water weight but I haven’t seen this number in over a year.
7/22 165.6 -- Still not great. I went running last night and didn’t drink as much water as I should have to recoup but did stay under calories for the day.
7/23 165.6 -- This is surprising because I had two beers and take-out after run club but at least it’s not a gain.
7/24 164.2 -- A loss!
7/25 No weigh-in
7/26 164.1 -- Happy to see this amount stayed after the weekend!
7/27 165.2 -- I went out last night had had two alcoholic drinks and salty food so I’m not surprised to see a jump.
7/28 165.4 -- This is not my week because I have too many plans out at restaurants. If this is the only bump that 1.5 margaritas and some chips will give me then I will take it. I did a very intense workout on Saturday so I have been taking it easy since then and not doing much else.
7/29 164.6 -- Surprising because I went out to dinner again!
7/30 163.9 -- Yay! I’m surprised to see such a large loss for the first round but I wasn’t feeling well yesterday and came in about 200 under calories so that may be contributing.

tiabirdie56 · July 2021

* ROUND 157 (July 21 - July 30) Water, 80+ ounces daily, carbs at 30g, last meal(s) by 7pm., that seems to be what I end up at most days.

Seeking lower bodyfat%
My name is Tish.
Age: 64
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW:209.4
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time*

(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)
{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021

Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}

Day1▪︎We•7/21- 209.4 (Tu•7/20- 2:15pm, 6pm ; 20hrs) 24g carbs; Fiber•2g; 88ozs water.

Day2▪︎Th•7/22- 211.2 (We•7/21-3pm, 7:30pm; 21hrs) 21g carbs; Fiber•5g; 84ozs water. Stepped on the scale way too early, 6am. (9:30am, still holding extra fluid late this morning. Tomorrow.

Day3▪︎Fr•7/23- 208.4 (Th•7/22- 3:30pm, 6pm, 7:30pm; 20hrs) 24g carbs; Fiber•8g; 64ozs water.

Day4▪︎Sa•7/24- 209.4 Early weigh in. (Fr•7/23- 4pm, 6:30pm, 7:45pm; 20.5hrs) 41g carbs; Fiber•11g; 80ozs water.

Day5▪︎Su•7/25- 208.4 (Sa•7/24- 2:15pm, 7:15pm; 18hrs) 25g carbs; Fiber•5g; 120ozs water.

Day6▪︎Mo•7/26- 208.6 (Su•7/25- 11am, 4:30pm, 7pm, 8pm; 15hrs) 49g carbs; Fiber•15g; 126ozs water. Woke up tired, didn't sleep much. My mind was too active. Higher carbs yesterday. 3ozs of protein ice milk and a TBS of dark chocolate baking chips was the cause.

Day7▪︎Tu•7/27- 208 (Mo•7/26- 3pm, 6pm; 19hrs) 37g carbs; Fiber•7g; 72ozs water.

Day8▪︎We•7/28- Tu•7/27- 1pm, 3:30pm, 7pm; 19hrs) 25g carbs; Fiber•6g; 96ozs water.

Day9▪︎Th•7/29- 209 early weigh in We•7/28- 7:15pm; 24.25hrs) 16g carbs; Fiber•3g; 96ozs water.

■Day10▪︎Fr•7/30- 208.8 - Th•7/29- 3pm, 7pm; 20hrs) 36g carbs; Fiber•9g; 80ozs water. Retaining some fluid before weighing. That is EVERY morning. I need to be more consistent with lymph tapping and dry skin brushing. Still on target with my goal though, lose 1/2 to 1 lb in 10 days.

■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung & Blood Institute app

link to: Waist to Height Ratio

link to: Waist to Hip Ratio

link to: Cucumber Detox Water Recipe

SBMI ~ Smart Body Mass Index Link

Seeking lower bodyfat%

•lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered points5
•BF% reduced

■2021
R137/Jan/2~SW: 212 (new start)
R138/Jan/12~SW: 209.8
R139/Jan/22~SW:209.6
R140/Feb/01~SW: DNW
R141/Feb/11~SW:
R142/Feb/20~SW
R143/Mar/03~SW:215
R144/Mar/13~SW:215
R145/Mar/23~SW:215
R146/Apr/02~SW:214.3
R147/Apr/11~SW:216
R148/Apr/22~SW:216
R149/May/02~SW:216.3
R150/May/12~SW: DNW
R151/May/22~SW: 216.7
R152/Jun/01~SW: 215.7
R153/Jun/11~SW: 216.2
R154/Jun/21~SW: 215.6
R155/Jun/30~SW: 216
R156/Jul/11~SW: 212.6
R157/Jul /21~SW: 209.4

SheilaBoneham · July 2021

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 130

2021 Goals — 165; eat mindfully; meditate most days; exercise for the pleasure of moving.

History 2021

R136 1/1/2021 End weight 187. (+1.4lb). 10-day ave cals 1885.
R137 1/11/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1789.
R138 1/21/2021 End weight 187. (+/-0). 10-day ave cals 1753.
R139 — End weight 187. (+/-0). Didn’t track calories.
R140 — end weight 187.
R141 — end weight 187. Ave calories 1587. (Goal 1600) ⭐️
R142 3/2/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1720. (Goal 1500)
R143 3/12/21. End weight 188. Ave calories 1733. (Goal 1500)
R144 3/22/21. End weight 187. Ave calories 1690.
R145 4/1/21. End weight 187.2. Ave calories 1504. (Goal 1500). ⭐️
R146 4/11/21. End weight 184 (188.6). Ave calories 1516. (Goal 1500).
R147 4/21/21. End weight 188 (-.6). Ave calories 1526. (Goal <1500.)
R148 5/1/21. End weight 187.4. (-.6). Ave calories 1607. (Goal <1500.)
R149 5/11/21. End weight 188. (+.6). Ave calories 1789. (Goal <1500.)
R150 5/21/21. End weight 188.4. (+.4). Ave calories 1593. (Goal <1500.).
R151 5/31/21. End weight 187.6. (-.8). Ave calories 1812. (Goal <1500.).
R152 6/10/21. End weight 188.6. (+1). Ave calories 1843. (Goal <1500.)
R153 6/20/21. End weight 188. (-.6). Ave calories 1563. (Goal <1500.)
R154 6/30/21. End weight moving average 187.9. (-.1). Ave calories 1663. (Goal <1400.).
R155 7/10/21. Moving average 189.1. (+1.2). Ave calories 1677.

R156 7/20/21. Moving average 188.8. (-.3). Ave calories 1867.
R157 7/30/21. Moving average 187.9. (-.9). Ave calories 1570.

Day/Weight/Calories/Comment

7/21 - 188.6 - 1883
Jeez, calories, just go away! Really cool this morning, so I’m off to do some garden work and then go for a walk.

7/22 - 188.6 - 1811
Same old, same old….

7/23 - 188.8 - 1823
My creativity group met yesterday—chicken salad on croissants and peach cobbler. All delish, all calorie bombs. I didn’t eat dinner but did have popcorn later, so…. Back on track today.

7/24 - 189.6 - 1680
Ah, there’s Thursday’s lunch. Yesterday was better but not where I want to be.

7/25 - 188.4 - 1059
That’s better. It’s hot hot hot today, but not bad right now in the shade. Have a lovely Sunday. Here are some flowers for you from my garden.

7/26 - 187.8 - 1149
Doing better with calories and control. Today is DH’s birthday so special dinner, but I have a plan to control the day’s total. I want to maintain this trend!

7/27 - 188.8 - 2022
Ok, the control plan tanked. The food I ordered for lunch had WAY more calories than I realized until after I ate it. I actually ate half, and am passing the other half to DH today while I get back on plan. Some of the uptick is salt, so all good.

7/28 - 188.6 - 1246
Sitting on my patio watching a male bluebird guard his nest box. Life is good.

7/29 - 187.8 - 1475
Okay, the birthday weight is gone! Now to finish the round on a low note….

7/30 - 187 - 1124
I finally seem to be getting some control. Yay! So down 1.6# in daily weight, .9 in moving average. I’ll take it! See you in R168!

taxgirl1 · July 2021

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--210.3 Trainer day today. Up and day round.

Round 157 SW: 211.2 EW:210.3 (-0.9)

deepwoodslady · July 2021

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= 194.2

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.

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********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.

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) = ……3.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)

R157 (07/21/21 thru 07/30/21) = ……0.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)

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 …..194.2 ….. 0.2 loss for the round which meets goal as my goal is to lose anything and keep progress continued. This round was filled with many sporadic days of travel which increased calories and carbs (restaurants) and limited movement (driving). However, I made my days at home count and practiced more control when away from home.

antiderivative · July 2021

I'm ready for my Round 19!
Round 157
Jillian Age 35 and 5'1"

HSW: 179.8
CSW: 146.2
GW: 130 changes my BMI from overweight to normal!
UGW: 116
Mini GW: 158 changed my BMI from obese to overweight! ✔️
RGW:144

2020 Results

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 Results
Round 155 (17): 154.6 to 150.4 (-4.2)
Round 156 (18): 149.6 to 146.2 (-3.4)

Round Goal: 144
🏃 07/21: 146.4
🏃 07/22: 146.2
🏃 07/23: 147.2
🏃 07/24: 146.7
🏃 07/25: 145.8
🏃 07/26: 146.4
🏃 07/27: DNW
🏃 07/28: 145.6
🏃 07/29: 146.2
🏃 07/30: 145.8My last two rounds were so great that I don't mind that this one was more of a maintenance round. At least I didn't gain anything, which likely would have happened had I not been tracking at all!

My Weight Chart:

amybroccoli86 · July 2021

SW: 231.9
7/30 GW: 229
Ultimate GW: 159
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21 231.9
Feeling great about starting today! I'm in for a healthy 10-days.
7/22 231.7 At least it moved!
7/23 231.7 Okay, kind of annoyed by this.
7/24 230.9? (Didn't write it down, but I saw 230)
7/25 230.8 Wow, I really did lose a pound.
7/26 230.4 Getting closer!
7/27 230.2 Progress is progress!
7/28 229.1 Whoa. Wasn't expecting that!
7/29 229.1 Holding steady!
7/30 229.3 I'm pretty happy with this. My goal was 229, but this is close enough!

Next goal 227 lb!

MTW70 · July 2021

Height = 5'4
Highest Weight = 193 lbs.
Goal Weight = 134 lbs.
Total Pounds Lost = 24.7 lbs.
Pounds To Goal Weight = 34.3 lbs.

Round 157 Goals: 80+ oz. water daily, IF 16/8, Focus on mindful eating, Limit Alcohol, Run x 3 per Week, Strength Train 2-3 x per week

Round 156 End Weight: 168.3
Day/Weight/Comment
7/21: 168.0
Happy to start this new round off with a loss! Debating whether today is a running day or maybe just a neighborhood walk day...
7/22: 168
7/23: 167.9
Really trying to focus on my goals this round, gotten a little lapse on my water intake. Also thinking instead of limiting alcohol, I need to instead be AF for the rest of this round. Having a glass or two of wine in the evening after dinner, pushes back my eating window for the next day with IF 16/8 & I really like to eat my 1st meal at 11 instead of 1 or 2 in the afternoon.
7/24: DNW
7/25: DNW
7/26: 167.4
Enjoyed sleeping in a bit over the weekend, so didn't weigh Saturday & or Sunday, happy to see a loss this morning on the scale! Changing up my food plan for the upcoming few weeks...have 2 trips planned for August and would like to see a little extra movement on the scale before then. I've been consistently losing around 1.5 lbs. per round, would like to improve that to closer to 3 lbs. per round, which is still a somewhat moderate goal.
7/27: 166.8
Nice little whoosh! All around good day yesterday, although did not get a workout in but was super busy and steps were higher than normal, so that's something:)
7/28: 166.4
A little too low on the calories last night...didn't like last night's dinner, so didn't eat it. Scrambled to make something else but came in about 200-300 calories under plan and then IF window was extended to 9 p.m. Luckily not feeling hungry at all this morning, as I am now fasting until 1 p.m. Been working this week on mobility exercises only, but the lower temps today are calling my name for going for a run.
7/29: 166
Made it 30 minutes passed my fast time yesterday! It seems a bit harder the later it goes but I just focus on the fact that it still the same amount of time fasting no matter the hour on the clock. So much easier to fast the majority of hours while sleeping than awake - lol! Closed my eating window on time last night so back to the regular fasting end time of 11 a.m. today.:)Not sure I will make my 3 lbs. goal loss this round, but should be close.
7/30: 165.7

Round Loss: 2.6 lbs.
Total Loss: 27.3 lbs.
Pounds to Goal Weight: 31.7 lbs.

See you in Round 158!

CamandJarvis · July 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: 130-135

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
R140 EW: 150.4
R141 EW: 150.4 (SNOVID)
R142 EW: 144.0 (PRK)
R143 EW: 144.2
R144 EW: 147.0
R145 EW: 145.7
R146 EW: 145.9
R147 EW: 145.9
R148 EW: 146.5
R149 EW: 147.3
R150 EW: 146.8
R151 EW: 147.9
R152 EW: 147.7
R152 EW: DNW
R153 EW: 147.2
R154 EW: 147.0
R155 EW: 144.7

Last weight
7/20 - 144.7

Round Goal: 146.x Fast 16+hrs on weekdays, 14+hrs on weekends. Up the water! Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
7/21 - 145.9
7/22 - 145.8
7/23 - 145.3
7/24 - DNW
7/25 - 146.8
7/26 - 147.2
7/27 - 145.3
7/28 - 145.8
7/29 - 146.9
7/30 - 146.1 - Better on water. Off work today so hoping I can catch up on water. Feel much more rested, too. Didn't go for a run, I was slow moving this morning. Not sure plans for the day, but hoping some level of movement

Previous Day's Comments

7/21 - Still bouncy, that's alright. I imagine its lower water intake (65 oz) combined with my homemade enchiladas last night. BF and kids came home so I had dinner just out of the oven when they walked in and homemade brownies baking while we ate so they were fresh and warm for dessert. With all that cooking and baking, I neglected my water. Finished W1D2 of Zombies C25K and today I'll try some strength. I cancelled my 9Round subscription since I can't really squeeze it in enough with my commuting schedule to be worth the money. Will have to find something else. I'm sure YouTube has something for me to get me through.
7/22 - Finally hit my 90 oz water! Did a little strength workout yesterday. It wasn't much, but I am a bit sore today. It's a run day and I'm in my running clothes ready to go when it gets light out. I really don't want to but I know I need to. Back to work next week and I may only have 1 day I can run. Will put a damper on my training but I'm determined to run the full 5k in November.
7/23 - It'll go back up. Not enough water yesterday. Did, however, leave myself out of a Dairy Queen ice cream trip. I wanted it so bad, but I know what ice cream does to me and I forced myself to not give in. Run went well, really pushed myself hard. Last full weekend with kids before they go back to Kansas for the school year ):
7/24 - DNP
7/25 - Expected. Concert Friday night, river yesterday. While at the river, my Godson ended up going to the the hospital and then transported to the transplant hospital diagnosed with RSV. Seems as though he's doing alright considering it's only been 6 months since transplant, but staying until Wednesday for observation. Hectic weekend thus far. Battling a migraine yesterday that has lasted through to today. Hoping something will finally give in a relieve it. Not sure plans, exactly, a few ideas have been tossed around. Drinking some coffee (maybe it's caffeine withdrawal?) And back to my water.

Also, back to commuting tomorrow so, depending on my timing in the mornings, I may or may not be able to post. I'm still here! I'll be back Friday on my day off at the very least (:
7/26 - The remnents of the weekend still slowly showing up. Didn't quite get my water in, but did try to drink it where I could get it. I'd estimate about 60oz. Pizza for lunch on the go, had to get out of house since last full weekend with kids for the summer. Off to work today, hopefully I'll get some kind of activity in, even if it's just walking.
7/27 - And a whoosh back down. Quite a bit of water considering my commute. Got my Fitbit step goal (7225) and kept snacking to a minimum. Today will likely be less active but I'll figure out a way to move. Absolutely exhausted since kids were yelling and screaming while I was trying to sleep... running on 4.5hours of sleep for the second day in a row. Hopefully tonight will be better
7/28 - Dinner was salty and only just over 60oz water. Slept better, found some squishy earplugs that don't hurt to sleep with. Of course kids decided to stand outside my bedroom and scream at each other just as I went to bed so I screamed right back. At least they got quiet after that. Today I don't expect too much movement so will try to get up and walk around periodically. Things will calm down once this becomes routine, though.
7/29 - Godson back from hospital and feeling better. What a fighter. Had dinner with Fam. It was late, I scarfed it down and was in bed within a half hour. Not exactly ideal, I hate eating right before bed, it makes my tummy hurt (and sometimes heartburn which I luckily avoided last night) Not quite enough water (65oz) but I'm already waking up nightly in the middle of the night to use the bathroom because of my water so I'm not quite sure how to overcome it. I'll figure something out in time. Hopefully tomorrow I can catch up on everybody's posts. I can write mine, but can't really read other's journeys.

just_a_few_lbs · July 2021

Newbie here ☺️

Restarted my 16:8 IF Tuesday with 3/4 fasting of 1,000 calories. I don’t ban any foods/drinks but I do limit within my normal daily calorie target of 1,450. I find if I am too restrictive I give up quickly.

Target 1.5lbs per week until my clothes fit well. Also trying to exercise min 30 minutes each day. My weight is less important, what is important are my energy levels and measurements.

It’s not unusual when fasting to drop weight at the beginning. I am not expecting any more loss this week.

SW: 140.5 (135.1 : 7/19)
Day/. Weight /Comment
7/20 134.0. Fasting and 45 mins exercise
7/21. 133.1. Non fasting day no exercise
7/22. 133.1 Fasting and walked 3.5 hours, very busy missed meals. Body empty😳
7/23. 132.7 Day out at zoo with family, unsurprised by drop, expect to increase❣️
7/24. 134.2 🤷🏻‍♀️ I was empty. Though my hips and stomach have dropped 3cm 🌟
7/25 134.2 crashed all day 💥
7/26. 134.2 started C25K and fasting 🌟
7/27. 133.1 C25K exercised 90mins, fasted🌟
7/28. 132.4 C25K 33mins W2R2 fasting 🌟
7/29. 132.4. Busy day. Ate rubbish 🤦🏻‍♀️⚡️
7/30. Target 132.5 Hit 132.4. C25K W2R3-W3R1 59 mins Fasted 🎉

quiltingjaine · July 2021

@schmoyew Don’t think of it as “starving.” Think how STRONG you are to do this little intermittent fast. A few hours, then a few more, etc. It’s so good for our body to not have the insulin spike then drop every few hours. It sounds daunting but you can do it.

quiltingjaine · July 2021

Female 5’1” Age 71 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)
Maintaining below 120

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
Rnd 127 SW 117.0 AW 116.2
Rnd 128 SW 115.5 AW 115.65
Rnd 129 SW 115.5 AW 116.85
Rnd 130 SW 116.5 AW 115.9
Rnd 131 SW 116.5 AW 116.4
Rnd 132 SW 118.5 AW 116.95
Rnd 133 SW 117.5 AW 118.7
Rnd 134 SW 118.5 AW 117.6
Rnd 135 SW 117.5 AW 118.45
Rnd 136 SW 118.5. AW 117.94
Rnd 137 SW 117 AW 119.1
Rnd 138 SW 117.5 AW 118.2
Rnd 139 SW 119.5 AW 117.85
Rnd 140 SW 117.5 AW 116.8
Rnd 141 SW 117.5 AW 117.9
Rnd 142 SW 118.5 AW 118.85
Rnd 143 SW 120.0 AW 119.05
Rnd 144 SW 119.0 AW 118.7
SW Rnd 145 119.0 AW 117.7
SW Rnd 146 117.0 AW 116.1
SW Rnd 147 116.0 AW 117.05
SW Rnd 148 116.5 AW 117.41
SW Rnd 149 115.5 AW 116.8
SW Rnd 150 118.5 AW 117.15
SW Rnd 151 118. AW 117.11
SW Rnd 152 116.0 AW 115.35
SW Rnd 153 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 154 115.0 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 155 115.5 AW 115.2
SW Rnd 156 115.5 AW 115.0

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

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

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

**Comments apply to previous day**

SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
7/21 115.0 Bingo tonight
7/22 113.5 Pizza at bingo last night should show up in a day or 2.
7/23 113.5 Five Guys yesterday for dinner. I ate the bun - it was delicious but this place is so overpriced!
7/24 114.0 Is this a carb bump from the pizza and burger? Yesterday I had 9 total grams of carbs.
7/25 114.5 I made buttered popcorn-it was delicious!
7/26 115.5 totally expected after all the carbs.
7/27 115.5
7/28 115.5 back in control yesterday but going out to dinner with friends tonight.
7/29 115.0 Golden Corral last night, spending the day with DD#2 before she is back to teaching in a couple of weeks
7/30 115.5

TerriRichardson112 · July 2021

🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹💕🇬🇧💕🌹💕🇺🇸💕🌹
🏳️‍🌈💕🌹💕💖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 Smart BMI 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:

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

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.)

JGM10D ~|~ Round 157

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.

🔹Age 75:🔹Height 5’2”🔹Female🔹
🔹SW: 227lbs (Mar 2014)
🔹1 Aug 2019: 171.1
🔹GW 2019: < 155 ✅
🔹GW: 2020: < 150✅
🔹31 Dec: 145.8
🔹GW 2021: < 150
🔹1 Jan 2021: 147.2
🔹1 Mar 2021: 145.5
🔹LW: 143.8 (Jan 2021)

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
==============================
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

==============================

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:

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!!!

Daily Habits

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

https://www.random.org/colors/hex
Purple: #ff4968.

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

Shannonsto · July 2021

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😬
7/30-178.8, Trend 177.4 🤬

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 157

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