Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 159

Thank you @quiltingjaine for keeping this challenge going!

May 10, 2021 - 183.1 - just 2.9 pounds off 186, my heaviest weight ever - (stopped posting on this challenge July 2020 - very glad to be back!)

I'm going to track my goals this round:
Water: 208 (Goal: 640oz)
Row 30 mins, Free-Weights, Walk: 3 (Goal: 8 activities)
Vegetables/Fruit: 17 (Goal: 50 servings)
Intermittent Fasting: 4 (Goal: 7 days)
No Sugar: 4 (Goal: 10 days)

Next short-term goal: 162.X
169....168....167....166....165....164....163....162.X

SW: 169.2

8/10: 168.4 - IF 18.5 hrs, 80oz water. Rowed 30 min. The garden is really starting to produce now so it's that time of the year where every meal has vegetables out of the garden. Today I made zucchini noodles which I had never made or eaten. I didn't have anything to spiral them with so I just used a peeler. They were more like egg noodles than spaghetti. I was surprised how good they were. I like zucchini but cooking them this way really did make you feel like you were eating noodles.
8/11: 168.5 - IF 17 hrs, 64oz water.
8/12: 168.2 - IF 17 hrs. Not enough water, or vegetables yesterday. Replaced them with too many carbs/salt. We'll see if it catches up with me tomorrow on the scale, but, either way, today I'm back on track. I want to continue on this healthy track because I am feeling so much better!

8/13: 168.3 - IF 18 hrs. 44oz water. Rowed and Free-weights.
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Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

If I quit now, I'll soon be back where I started. And when I started, I so desperately wanted to be where I am now!
There is no going back! NOT THIS TIME!

Round 159: Aug 10 - Aug 19
Age: 51
Weight: 211 lbs.

Day/Weight/Comment
8/10
8/11
8/12
8/13: 211 lb. Day one replaces “one day.” Here we go!
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Back again. 64 years old, height 158cm, weight 61.5kg.

Round 159
SW: 61.5kg
Day/Weight/Comment
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8/12 -
8/13 - 61.5kg, was going to wait to start but jumping on now regardless of the upcoming weekend!
8/14 - 60.9kg, got my 2nd vaccine yesterday so a bit of lethargy and some comfort food
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8/17
8/18
8/19

You’ll never change your life until you change something you do daily. The secret of your success is found in your daily routine. R157 20200730 205.6 (-1.5)
R158 20200809 203.2 (-2.4)

R159: Time to make some progress and strive for <200 in August! Quit this yo-yo cycle. Lots of event challenges this round that include food & wine! Wedding shower, 2x book clubs, ZTA alumnae kickoff.
🎯Mini Goal: <202 (Repeat until I hit it!)
Exercise Goal for this round: Bike, swim, and strength class once per week. Walk the dog 100 miles in August!


Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
8/10 202.4 Walked 3.1 + .6 miles, Strength Class 1 hr, 1678 cal, 91 net carbs, AF.
8/11 202.2 Walked 3 miles, Bike 30 min, 1415 cal, 83 net carbs, AF. Started planning a road trip for October up to TN & NC! Ordered a couple of new pairs of shorts and a swim suit since both are falling off me … which doesn’t work well when going to the strength training class or swimming laps.
8/12 202.1 Walked 3.4 + 1.3 miles, 1588 cal, 137 net carbs, AF. More planning for our trip this fall as well as making plans to remodel & repair our home.
8/13 202.0 Walked 3 + 1.3 miles, 1537 cal, 107 net carbs, AF. Switched up my daily nutrition goals and target calories. We’ll see how this plays out over the next week. My new bathing suit from Lands End came in yesterday! The size 16 fit! Yeah! I can get rid of my 1x & 2x bathing suits and swim laps today without flashing anyone. 🏊‍♀️
8/14 201.6 Walked 3.3 + .7 miles, swam laps 400m, treaded water 7 min, 1543 cal, 85 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
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* ROUND 159 (Aug 10 - Aug 19) 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: 206.6
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175       
*It's easier for me to think 10lbs ahead at a time* Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}


Day1▪︎ Tu•8/10- 207- (Mo•8/09 - 12pm,4pm, 7pm; 16.5hrs;) 29g carbs; Fiber•2g; 80ozs water.

Day2▪︎ We•8/11- 207 (Tu•8/10 -1pm, 4pm, 7pm; 16hrs) 24g carbs; Fiber•2g; 80ozs water

Day3▪︎ Th•8/12- 205.2 (We•8/11 -4pm, 7:30pm; 21hrs) 17g carbs; Fiber•4g; 96ozs water.

Day4▪︎ Fr•8/13- 206.2 (Th•8/12 -3pm, 8:30pm; 19.5hrs)22 g carbs; Fiber•2g; 96ozs water.

■Day5▪︎ Sa•8/14- 204 (Fr•8/13 -6pm, 7pm; 21.5hrs) 47g carbs; Fiber•1g; 88ozs water. zucchini bread. 10 loaves of zucchini bread from TWO humongous zucchini my DIL sent to me. I still have 3 cups of grated zucchini left😕 I froze what was left.




■Bodyfat% using Vanity Planet BF scale
■BMI using National Heart Lung &amp; 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%

Round 159 – Aug 10 - Aug 19
Age: 51
Height: 5’8”
Weight: 211 lbs.

Day/Weight/Comment
8/10
8/11
8/12
8/13: 211 lb. Day one replaces “one day.”

8/14: 210 lb. Had a headache last night and this morning. But I am proud that I brushed my teeth after dinner and didn’t eat in the evening. My doctor said the first month won’t be easy but that it improves.

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SW:: 294.2

Day/ Weight/ Comment:
8/10: 294.2

8/11: 296.8 ⬆️ (+ 2.6 lbs) 🤬 Wasn't going to post this, then I thought, I need to be accountable for my actions. This is my fault, I overeat yesterday on unhealthy foods. It's seems easier to put the weight on, then to take it off. . Temptation is hard to over come. I need to learn to overcome temptations when it comes to food.
(Need to remember a moment of pleasure through the lips and into the mouth, is a lifetime on the hips.) 😡

8/12: DNW
8/13: DNW

8/14: 296.6 ⬇️ (-2 oz) Wasn't feeling good the past 2 days. Not much drop; but, at least it's not a gain.

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@deepwoodslady I'm so sorry to hear that. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.

Age: 62 5’6”

SW: 261 (6/3/21)

CW: 240 (8/9/21)

UGW: 175
End of 10 day challenge goal: 238

Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day

Swim, Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)


Previous Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8)

Previous Challenge 157: 242.0 (-3.4)

Previous Challenge 158: 240 (-2.0)

SW - 240.0

8/10 - 240.4 (+.4) I usually try to eat before 6pm, but yesterday was a really busy day so I didn’t eat until after 8pm. That usually impacts my weight the next day. Looking forward to swimming in a few hours. My sister and I take weekly progress pictures. It was really inspiring to see the changes in the last 3 weeks. The first photo is on the right and the second is from Sunday’s hike.
8/11 - 239 (-1.0) Yay! Into the 230’s for the first time in several years. Yesterday’s swim was wonderful I’m recovering faster after each lap and able to keep moving the full hour. I swam 825 meters which is the most so far. Still a bit awkward with my strokes, but getting better.
8/12 - 238.4 (-1.6) Another nice drop. In the last two weeks, after my weight loss slowed, I lowered my daily calorie goals and that’s seemed to have an effect. My goal is 2 pounds a week so if it goes over that, I’ll bump the calories up until it balances out. I’m back to the pool today in between painting sessions.
8/13 - 237.0 (-3.0) Wow! I had a good swim yesterday. My endurance is getting better and I’m not using the kick board as much. I ate back less than half my exercise calories. I probably need to eat back a few more. Today is my indulgence meal, so I’ll gain back a little over the next two-three days.
8/14 - 237.6 (-2.4) A little bump up from my indulgence meal. I may have bump tomorrow. I did my workout at Orange Theory Fitness. For some reason I was really tired yesterday. I haven’t felt that way for weeks, but after a nap, and a good night’s sleep, I’m back on track.

SW:141.4

8/10: 139
8/11:138.6
8/12:137.6
8/13:138.8
8/14 139
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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 EW: 210.3 (-0.9)
Round 158 SW: 210.3 EW: 209.4 (-0.9)
Round 159 SW: 209.4

Day/Weight/Comment
8/10-214.5 Water weight from long weekend away. Just getting back at it with water and tracking. Hoping to get in some walking today since it will be getting pretty hot over the next couple of days.
8/11-212.5 There goes some of the water weight. I took the dog out for a long walk yesterday evening and the weather was perfect. I'm going to take a break from work today and go out for another walk before the temperature starts rising during the day.
8/12--212.0 Had an unplanned workout with the trainer yesterday. Temperature in the 90s today, went out for a walk early this morning.
8/13--211.2 Air quality is bad today and temperatures are in the 90s again, so I will not be going out much today. Plan is to make sure I get my water in today.
8/14--210.9
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My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 60 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.


Starting Weight (from July 31st): 192.4
Goal: 187.4 (Five lb Loss)
Ending Weight:

08/01 – 191.4 (trend 194.6) Didn’t have much time to eat yesterday and dinner was very late (within 1 hour of bed). No water here since yesterday morning due to well problems. Seal was fixed (???) but no one can get the pump primed. Perhaps the check gauge went out when it was turned off? IDK but this is horrible!
08/02 - 189.6 (trend 194.1) I am likely dehydrated due to low water consumption while the well is broke and no water is coming into the house. I’m being very conservative for sure! However, I did have a very good day yesterday with over 2600 calories burned overall. All my fitbit circles were green and completed. I was in the green with my calories on MFP. So I am hoping that at least part of this new weight number will stick.
08/03 - 190.4 (trend 193.7) Finally clean beautiful water flowing out of my well again. I expected this uptick when I rehydrated. I was so hungry yesterday! After losing weight 2 days in a row my body decided it wanted the fat back! I caved in and ate some cheese pizza (I threw the crust away). Clearly, guzzling water and eating pizza is not a good combo! I stayed within my calorie and carb goal however. It was a good day overall. I managed to avoid some serious temptations and I am hoping to get back into the 180’s now that I’ve touched them Even if I touched them shriveled up and dry as a bone and I move forward all plump with water, I will do it! !
08/04 - 191.6 (trend 193.5) Traveled yesterday and ate a rich meal. Brought home half and will finish it today, but without the long travel today I should get in more movement and more water. Dr. appointment tomorrow so you can be sure that today will be a carefully planned day that I shall tiptoe through.
08/05 - 191.2 (trend 193.3) Down a bit from yesterday so that is good. My well went out again yesterday morn so I am living in a nightmare right now again. I hope they can fix it right today! I have a doctor’s appointment this afternoon so I am going trick or treating in a little bit to beg for a shower from a neighbor. Better days ahead I hope.
08/06 - 191.0 (trend 193.1) That is an unexpected drop after making some bad choices yesterday. I ate all my calories back from exercise. Although I was in the green, it showed only 79 calories left (I ate about 1690). I must stop eating my emotions! So disgusted with this well situation although he finally came by yesterday evening and got it going even if it is loud and kind of rattling/banging. Now, this afternoon he has cancelled the replacement appointment for this weekend saying his schedule is busier than he thought. He is aiming for next week. I pray this prime on this well pump will keep the water flowing until then. Last time it last about 1 ½ days. My mammogram and oncology appointment down in Ann Arbor Michigan (about 4 hours from home each way) is coming up next Thursday. What I weigh now is very close to what I weighed last time I saw them (pre Covid). Thank goodness I reigned it in. Keeping my weight down is actually key with the type of breast cancer that I have (in remission). All the more reason to just keep going……
08/07 - 190.0 (trend 192.8) A nice little drop that I was hoping for after I overindulged the other day while traveling. Aiming now for the 180’s. I briefly touched the hem of it once recently.
08/08 - 190.6 (trend 192.6) Self-Sabotage kicked in last night at 3:00 AM. I ate today’s lunch (my leftovers) and ended up in the red by 46 calories. Yes, I felt hungry for sure but could it have been psychological? I am famous for making my own journey harder than it needs to be. Kicking self in butt today but today should be easier to stick to plan since I’ve failed and not succeeded. Sad but true!
08/09 – 189.6 (trend 192.3) Thrilled I am dipping my toe into the rushing warmth of the 180’s. However, I won’t be completely confident until I hit 187 point anything as my weight can easily fluctuate a few pounds either way. However, I really feel this is possible! Major travel on Thursday which will probably derail me for a minute. I’ll use that day as a refeed day to keep my metabolism moving right along. Feeling good today!
08/10 – 189.6 (trend 192.0) My clothes are beginning to fall off of me due to my weight loss since May. That makes me very happy that I have to start wearing things from the stored stuff. Win!
08/11 - 189.6 (trend 191.8) Third day in a row. No matter how much my body fights me, I’m still the boss and will win this war!
08/12 - 190.0 A small uptick due to very late dinner and very early weigh-in after 3 hours of sleep. Traveling today for the annual breast cancer check-up and mamm. Meals will be out and there will be plenty of sitting. Tomorrow won’t look good on the scale but I will deal with that over the weekend.
08/13 - 193.2 (trend weight is 191.7) I obviously did not practice any restraint whatsoever at the golden corral during my medical traveling yesterday. I am on top of it today! News a little worse than I expected. I need a liver scan due to multiple lesions that showed up in the corner of my last lung CT scan in 2020. Due to covid there has been delays (some on my part) on everything medical. They have also ordered a CT scan for my lungs again. The last scan showed a nodule had grown from 1.7 to 2.3 cm. That does not mean cancer from breast has metastasized yet. It could be a benign growth because they considered that a small change in a 6 month period. I Missed 2 scans 6 months apart for rechecks so I will have to go have it checked soon. Making the appointments today on the phone. My breast mamm was good but my manual breast check with the oncologist showed a small growth in the skin (not in the breast tissue itself) very near the surgical sight. She said it did not look good. She had a general surgeon look at it who didn’t like it either. They had a plastic surgeon come in and check who didn’t like it either. They found a dermatologist who hadn’t left for home yet who didn’t like it. She asked to do an emergency biopsy which I agreed to. I was moved to a procedure room, numbed and the entire thing was fully removed. If it is cancerous it will not be skin cancer but, rather, breast cancer metastasized. No cure but can be treated (whatever that means). I have 2 stitches which I can have family take out later to avoid another long trip back. I am still waiting to hear the results. I have 2 other smaller bumps that looks just like it that they didn’t touch. If the big one they removed is okay, they should be okay too according to the doctor. Hoping for the best!

08/14 - 189.6 (trend weight 191.5) And back down again the weight goes. Goodbye Golden Corral buffet during my travel Thursday. Well went out again Wed night as I slept. Thur morn no water before appointment. Neighbor wasn’t home but I have a key…..Thanks for the shower neighbor! Well man attempted to fix it on Friday to no avail. He’s back today cursing and slamming doors. This is really starting to wear on me. Please God, we need water. Happy that the scale is back down though!
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SW: 139.6#
Goals: 138.5# weight, feel healthier and stronger, more energy
Strategy: Walk as much as weather allows; strength train 4 x/wk; stay in calorie deficit; check in daily
On vacation in cabin on 8/17-8/19 so no weighing in
Day/Weight/Comment
8/10: 139.2# No walk yesterday due to rain, but checked off the other objectives
8/11: 138.6# Walked yesterday evening on HS track, no weights, under calories
8/12: 138.8# Checked all my boxes yesterday, I’m not loving the heat advisory for poor quality air coming in today
8/13: 138.4# Able to get a quick walk in early before work yesterday; no weights, barely under calories. Listened to a podcast about brain health for inspiration to focus on good nutrition
8/14: 138.8# Walked before work again yesterday before the heat, no strength training but under calories
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