Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 162

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 20210730 205.6 (-1.5)
R158 20210809 203.2 (-2.4)
R159 20210819 202.9 (-.3)
R160 20210829 203.1 (+.2)
R161 20210908 203.1 (+/-0)

R162: Time to make some progress and strive for <200! Quit this yo-yo cycle. Pursue more days on plan with remaining calories in the green (vs red)
🎯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 September!


Day/Weight/Previous Day’s Comment
9/9 202.3 Walked 4 miles, Strength Class 1 hr, 1357 cal, 91 net carbs, AF. Didn’t accomplish much today outside of menu planning, groceries, cooking, and exercising … oh and reading “This Tender Land” by William Kent Krueger and listening to “The House in the Cerulean Sea” by TJ Klune. Headed to the fishing camp today for a long food & drink weekend where exercise is challenging. Before I leave planning to attend strong & fit strength class this morning.
9/10 203.7 @ fishing camp 🎣 Strength Class 1 hr, no walking, 5 hrs in the car, 1599 cal, 139 net carbs, not enough water. 1.5 bottles of Michelob Ultra at the Community BBQ event hosted by one of the resort camps and held at Dirty Reds outside bar … get to know your neighbors (free brisket & beer)
9/11 DNW @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 3.4 miles, fishing … caught 21.5” & 23” Redfish, 1405 cal, 68 net carbs, 2 glasses wine.
9/12 204.2 @ fishing camp 🎣 Walked 3 miles, fished, 1872 cal, 107 net carbs, AF.
9/13 204.7 Walked 3 miles, long 5 hr car drive, 1657 cal, 157 net carbs, AF. Expected rain this week with Tropical Storm Nicholas.
9/14 203.2 Walked 1.3 miles, rain, Strength Class 1 hr via Zoom since Tropical Storm/ Hurricane Nicholas expected, 1774 cal, 135 net carbs, AF.
9/15 203.1 Walked 3.2 miles, 1674 cal, 182 net carbs, 1 glass wine & pizza. Electricity was off all day but we are fine!
9/16 204.1 Walked 4.5 + 1 miles, 1845 cal, 117, 2 margaritas on the rocks. Book club met at a Mexican restaurant. My downfall … I’ve not been out to eat Mexican food and drink margaritas in a very long time. Put that with a group of ladies that enjoy “discussions” and it was a fun evening but filling!
9/17
9/18

Round 162 starting weight: 159.5 lb
Round 162 goal weight: < 159.4 lb

8/8 159.5

Round 162
9/09 72.7 159.94
9/10 72.4. 159.28⬇️💕
9/11 72.6. 159.7 grr lol. The weight will drop - just taking its time.
9/12 72.2 158.84⬇️💕
9/13 72.5 159.5 tough day yesterday.
Thank you for the hugs. I really-grouped. 😄

🎉DAY 1:?9/14 72.9 160.38 did Really well today - pre-logged everything before I ate & walked tons.
Should be lower tomorrow or next day.

🎉Day 2: 9/15 72.3 159.06 🌸 VERY HAPPY
My system worked yesterday!! I wrote down everything I was going to eat on a piece of paper on kitchen counter, and recorded fiber protein sodium & calories for each. Doing so BEFORE I ate anything helped me realize what was too salty or would throw my protein or calories too high. Also entered it in my phone app. I didn’t feel so great as I dipped water, walked tons, and kept busy Decluttering…body WAS NOT happy with the overeating from 9/14 & the change was particularly apparent this morning.I feel much better. On my walk, I realized my body feels MUCH better with sodium under 1500mg. So now that’s a “want to” not a “have to”!

9/16 YAY 🦩 159.06 🌸 yay! Did great yesterday!
9/17
9/18

🌸Maddie

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 EW: 210.5 (+1.1)
Round 160 SW: 210.5 EW: 210.5 (0.0)
Round 161 SW: 210.5 EW: 208.7 (-1.8)
Round 162 SW: 208.7

Day/Weight/Comment
9/9--207.6 Trainer day today.
9/10--208.5 Uptick is probably from the soreness I have this morning after working out with trainer yesterday. Puppy has 2nd training lesson today. We saw so much improvement after her first lesson.
9/11--208.1 Not enough protein yesterday, so will work on that today. Puppy did so well yesterday and now we have more tools to work on her jumping. Hairdresser today.
9/12--208.5 Way too much candy yesterday and feeling a little gross today. Near my hairdresser there is this really cute old fashioned candy story that I went to yesterday and got some candy. Ate too much of the candy yesterday. Luckily, I don't visit my hairdresser that often. I really need to get my water today. Trainer day today.
9/13--208.5 Low-key day today. Going to take dog out for a long walk to help with the soreness from my workout yesterday. Goals for today are water and protein.
9/14--208.1
9/15--208.7 Went to the movies yesterday and some movie popcorn, so not surprised about the uptick.
9/16--209.6 Probably uptick from movies. Trainer day today.
9/17
9/18

I'm in! Thank you, @quiltingjaine ! I like early, too!

71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion... ...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.

Kicked the uneven sidewalk...landed on my face...messed up my right knee, calf and ankle. No walking for a while.

Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 144.0
UGW: 132.2

09/07 - 145.2 at 5:30 a.m.
09/08 - 146.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer

Day/Weight/Comment

09/09 - 145.8 at 5:30 a.m.
09/10 - 146.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/11 - 146.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.83 miles in 95 mins!!
09/12 - 145.0 at 8:45 a.m. ...4.67 miles in 95 mins
09/13 - 146.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/14 - 146.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.86 miles in 112 mins
09/15 - 145.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
09/16 - 146.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.65 miles in 104 mins
09/17 -
09/18 -

Chris

Round 162 (94th for me) . I really need this to help keep me on track, particularly over the next 2 weeks!
@QuiltingJaine- thank you yet again for setting up the new round.

Challenge for this round is to stay on track – Friday we are off for our main 2 weeks holiday, no flying abroad this year (due to Covid), we shall be taking our touring caravan, so for the major part I will be responsible for both choosing & providing food, so hope to come back at least the same as today, a loss will be a bonus – any loss will be a win! But still aware we shall be on holiday so will be indulging in an occasional treat – note to self “an occasional treat” !! A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.

Covid restrictions have mostly been lifted in England – we reached “freedom day” 2 months ago, but remember there is still a pandemic: Covid is still around! Continue to wash hands, be kind, wear a mask in public indoor settings, always consider others.

SW: 134.8
Day/Weight/Comment
9/9 134.8 – 10 miles walked yesterday. I failed the iron test when I went to give blood; one more point down & I would have been referred to my GP, I feel I do have a balanced diet with sufficient iron (MFP shows that too!), I went on a bit of a chocolate feast when I got home Why ??!! So plans to increase iron in diet now in hand.
9/10 137.2 – why am I so greedy, why do I keep stuffing my face? Why do I let food take over my life? I need to take back control NOW !! If this high avoidable spike is not a wake up call then what is! 8 days to pull this back, I want to do it ! I am going to do it ! Today is a new day, lets go.



9/11 136.2 - as you can see had a better food day, stuck to plan. 9.79 miles walked yesterday, feeling more in control, just need to stay that way!! On our way to the south coast for our holiday, feeling positive!!
9/12 134.2 - back to end of last round weight 👏, good day yesterday, despite travelling to camp site, setting up and erecting awning we still managed to walk almost 7 miles in the late afternoon before our BBQ. Stayed in control.
9/13. 134.2 - just over 12 miles walked yesterday, calories and macros in credit, had a toffee crunch ice cream as a treat - delicious!
9/14. 133.2 - lovely! 9.77 miles walked yesterday, half of the circular walk on the SW coastal path 129 floors. Food well within limits.
9/15. 133.6 - 9 miles walked yesterday. Food very good, feeling in control and happy.
9/16 134 - Hoping that's the sodium in last night's gammon steak, although delicious it did taste salty! 9.65 miles walked yesterday. 43rd wedding anniversary so we intend eating out for lunch in Salcombe, but will walk there and back. Would like to end in the 133s, but it'll be what it'll be!! 2 days to go!
9/17. 135.6 - well we did celebrate! 2 halves of cider, crab with crusty bread & fries, followed by delicious clotted cream ice cream, and cheese, crackers & port for evening meal!! Hopefully it won't stick if I'm good today. 12.5 miles walked along the beautiful coastal path to get to and from Salcombe where we ate. Thank you all for the congrats.
9/18

KEEP SAFE EVERYONE . Keep calm – be consistent, we're all in this together!

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F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 156.5
UGW: 150
UUGW: 130

Round 162 goals 8500 steps each day, 8hrs sleep per night min, less time sitting down, exercise in the morning

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:

9/7 - 159.0
9/8 - 158.2

Last round I managed to break through a stall in weight loss, I think the walking is really paying off and I feel much more energetic. I will try to keep it up this week but I have some physically hard days coming up with fitting my new kitchen and building a faux brick wall so may be quite exhausted, we'll see...

9/09 - 160.2 STEPS? SLEEP 7hrs23m
Well that's strange, 2lbs up in one day! I've had a very stressful couple of days with teenager drama (cortisol) plus had bread with dinner (carbs) which usually causes water weight for me. Also didn't get much walking done yesterday so that's most likely why. Not sure if I should change my RGW or stick with it and hope for the best.

9/10 - 158.2 STEPS 9,959 SLEEP?
I started off my day with a 3 mile walk first thing and it really gave me a boost of energy, spent the rest of the day buzzing and got loads of stuff done. In the evening we went out to a new bar in town. I ended up at about 2000 cals yesterday so I'm gonna have to be strict this weekend. OH has to go to India today for a family emergency so I'm gonna be on my own for 2 weeks. I can really focus on myself and building some healthy habits.

9/11 - 159.4 STEPS 6,640 SLEEP 6hrs32m
Big ol' carb binge yesterday for no particular reason. Got out for a short walk first thing then drove OH to the airport, got back home and spent the rest of the day snacking. Was I worried? Bored? Self sabotaging? I wasn't hungry and didn't even enjoy it... no idea. Feeling really bloated today so I'm gonna eat lots of salad and try to get a decent walk in. OH missed his connecting flight and is stuck in Delhi for 13hrs, poor thing!

9/12 - 158.0 STEPS? SLEEP?
I fought off carb cravings all day yesterday and came in a little over my cals as I didn't record any exercise but I drank loads of water to flush things through. Probably had too much salt, didn't seem to cause an issue for me, still had a big water weight drop. Getting really behind on my steps, better get a big walk in today

9/13 - 157.2 STEPS 12,163 SLEEP 7hr8m
Nice to see that number 7 again for the first time in 10 days. I'm trying to get more fibre in my diet as I've been feeling bloated, not easy on a lowish carb low cal diet, I have just ordered some psyllium husk tablets, hope they help. I went for a 5 mile evening walk yesterday which ended in tragedy as I came across a beautiful little cat that had just been hit by a car, I held it as it died, poor thing 💔

9/14 - 156.6 STEPS 18,213 SLEEP 7hr28m
Finally feel like I'm starting to get somewhere with my weight loss after a slow period, yay! I've been drinking a lot more water these last few days, which might be key. I left going for my walk until a bit too late yesterday, setting off at 6.30pm, then I got carried away and did a 7 mile walk on a new route, which meant I found myself stumbling through fields and woods in the dark miles from home trying not to freak out, a bit stupid of me really, won't be doing that again! My sleep is slipping so I need to get to bed earlier. Wet and gloomy day here so if I want to get my steps in I may have to brave the gym, yuck!

9/15 - 156.6 STEPS 7,914 SLEEP 6hr6m
Not much to report for yesterday, managed to get a decent walk in but then spent the rest of the day being lazy. I have a big project to start so I'm procrastinating. Got lots of fluids in which is maybe why my sleep suffered as I got up a few times and woke at 5am. Really glad to still be at this weight today, 3 more days to lose 0.1lb to get to goal!

9/16 - 156.6 STEPS 11,018 SLEEP 6hr52m
Tried out a new 5 mile walking route yesterday morning, all on hard surfaces which is better for the wetter seasons we have ahead and also better for trying to improve my speed and stamina. Found that by swinging my arms more I'm able to propel myself forward faster and don't have to slow much for hills. Battling boredom eating because I've been home alone for the last week and will be for another week, glad I've got my cats for company! Sleep still not great but I don't feel tired so not too worried. Same weight for the last 3 days, what will tomorrow bring?

9/17 - 155.2 STEPS 11,062 SLEEP 7hr29
Did the same 5 mile route as yesterday and managed to shave 30 seconds off my minutes per mile average. The good thing about being active in the morning is you can actually feel your metabolism has been ramped up for the rest of the day. Chuffed to bits to see 1.4lb drop over night after 3 days at the same weight! Nice to know that my fat cells have released water and are shrinking.

9/18 -

STEPS 76,969/85,000

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

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

My 123rd Round!

Still trying to get back down to maintenance. It's really surprising how the extra 3 to 4 pounds I've been carrying the past few months has changed how my clothes fit and how I feel. I've had just enough stress to snack too much and not be mindful of getting back to maintenance. Things are looking up for my family health wise, so it's now time to focus back on my health.


SW: 147.5

Day/Weight/Comment

9/09 - 147 - Calories were good and took a long walk with the dog and husband.
9/10 - 147 - I'm holding myself accountable to track all my food this weekend.
9/11 - 147.5 - Just a bounce, but my supper tonight will probably show up tomorrow. Plenty of carbs and salt.
9/12 - 146.5 - Okay, so last night's supper will probably show up tomorrow. But it's nice to see this number today.
9/13 - 146 - My husband started his 3 mile run yesterday morning and had a bad calf strain after a mile and had to come limping home. He wanted to take the dog on a mile walk in the park with me in the afternoon, so halfway through that walk I was distracted by an ambulance stopping at a neighbor's house and managed to step in a hole. I heard my ankle crunch as I went down. Luckily, no breaks but we looked like the walking wounded taking the dog back home. I'll have to reduce my eating to compensate for the lack of steps this week.
9/14 - 146 - My ankle was pretty sore yesterday, so I didn't even manage 4,000 steps, but it already feels better this morning, so I'm hoping to get more movement in today.
9/15 - 145 - Although I expect a bounce tomorrow, I am so happy because I've not seen this weight for 3 months. Weighing and logging all my food is key for me to stay on track.
9/16 - 146 - Although I was a little disappointed, I was expecting to be up a little this morning. It's OK, my trend weight is lower than it has been for a while. I need to stay focused on moving and my eating.
9/17 - 146 - My ankle started bothering me again yesterday. I guess I re-aggravated it when I started trying to get all my steps in for the day. I'll just keep tracking my food and water.
9/18

Thank you @quiltingjaine !! 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!)

Calorie/Carb Cycling with an average of 1200 to 1400 calories at the end of 10 days. 80 oz water each day. Row/Walk most days. Focus on getting enough vegetables.

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

SW (9/08): 165.9

9/09: 164.8 - Good riddance to 165.x, finally! I've been 165.x for 2 weeks. I would love to hit my next short-term goal this 10 days - we shall see. Rowed 30 min. 80 oz water.
9/10: 164.5
9/11: 164.2 - It's nice to be dropping again.
9/12: 164.0
9/13: 163.9
9/14: 163.9 - Glad to see weight stayed the same after popcorn (air popped) with butter and too much salt. I love popcorn and it's a good snack to have if I don't add so much salt. I drank lots of water and rowed, and was still within my calorie range.
9/15: 163.9 - Okay, let's see how many days I can stick 163.9. I'll take it since I'm still 163.x!
9/16: 163.4 The number on the scale is exciting to see but what really motivates me at the moment is when I go all day long in a pair of pants that are now starting to fall off!!

9/17: 163.3

9/18:

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!

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:
Round 162
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

9/9: 204.2
Quite the yoyo. Thankful for the lows. Getting excited about my northern Wisconsin fishing trip. In the past, this has also been an eating trip. We all bring food to share. We have talked about de-emphasizing that aspect of things this year. Talk is cheap.

9/10: 204.6
It’s Friday! Starting tomorrow, the more the fish are biting, the less I will be biting.

9/11: releasing the Kraken! I named my old fishing boat “the Kraken.”
9/12: releasing the Kraken!
9/13: releasing the Kraken!
9/14: releasing the Kraken!

9/15: 206
Back at it! This reading is amazing considering…..
Had a great time with uncles and cousin on the trip. Not a lot of salad consumed. Ha! Went up there for crappie and caught some but nowhere near the limit. I did boat a very nice walleye that hit my crappie bait.

Pumpkin Festival starts today.

I will try try catch up with the 135 posts I missed. 😊

9/16: 207.6
AAAAAnd there is the Pumpkin Festival food tent showing up. Luckily I was able to burn a few calories by smiling at my 4 year old DGS while he did a few carnival rides.

9/17: 207.4
Amazed that there was a drop, all things considered.

9/18

Age: 62 5’6”

SW: 261 (6/3/21)

CW: 229.6 (09/08/21)

UGW: 175
End of 10 day challenge goal: 227.5

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)
Previous Challenge 159: 237 (-3.0)
Previous Challenge 160: 235.6 (-1.4)

Previous Challenge 161: 229.6 (-6.0)

9/09 - 229.4 (-.2) Working out at Orange Theory Fitness today. I love these challenges. They keep me motivated and moving forward. Wishing everyone a fabulous next ten days.
9/10 - 229.2 (-.4) Yesterday was my indulgence meal, pizza. Making a long story as short as possible, instead of eating the three pieces I usually eat, I stopped at one and a half pieces. It was a huge disappointment. I love this pizza from one of my favorite places and this time it was a mushy mess. I was mad. What a waste of an indulgence meal. So what did I do? Continue to eat the rest of the evening. It was probably my worst eating day since I started this journey and I was fully expecting to get up and weigh in five pounds more this morning. I was kicking myself all night and my stomach was upset on top of it. I had failed. What mind games! It’s one day out of one hundred maybe? I logged everything (almost 3000 calories). Lucky I don't keep junk food around or it could have been worse. I expect a bump in the next few days, but I’m getting back on track today. Swimming is on the agenda.
9/11 - 229.2 (-.4) While I was swimming yesterday, I thought about the mind games of losing weight. I seem to panic on and off and I think that’s because I wonder, after many failures at losing and regaining, is this the beginning of doing that all over again? I’m determined that this time, things are going to be different. That’s why I’m in this challenge and active on the forums. I’m not in this journey alone and there are so many successful people cheering us on and offering us real life examples of what worked for them. I’m going to trust the process and keep moving forward. Thanks for the great support!
9/12 - 229.8 (+.2) There’s the bump I’ve been expecting. Limited exercise yesterday and no hiking today, with my sister out of town. I'm taking my dogs to a "Doggie Plunge" today as a fundraise for Freedom Service Dogs. After they close the waterpark for the year after Labor Day, it's used for the dogs to play in before they drain it. So much fun!!
9/13 - 228.2 (-1.4) In my head, getting under 230 is a big deal for me. The next mind goal is losing more than 40 pounds (221) and then weighing under 216. There are sometimes odd mini-goals that mean something big to us individually for a variety of reasons. For this week, I’m celebrating weighing under 230. After that, I’m focusing on losing 41!!
9/14 - 228.2 (-1.4) Today I’m back to the pool and then to my art studio to paint. It’s going to be a good day.
9/15 - 226.6 9 (-2.8) I’ve been focusing on getting my water in, staying under my calories goals and solid exercise. This was a nice surprise this morning.
9/16 - 226.4 (-3.0) Yesterday was really busy with no organized exercise. I didn’t get all my water in either. Today I’ll be swimming and focusing on getting all my ounces in.
9/17 - 226.6 (-2.8) A great swim yesterday. Another busy day where I ate up to my exercise calories. Today is my indulgence meal. I haven’t decided yet what I want yet. Another ten day challenge almost done…time flies.