Just Give Me 10 Days - ROUND 164

SheilaBoneham · October 2021

@CamandJarvis I’m so sorry for your loss.

tiabirdie56 · October 2021

@matratazola, I'm so sorry about your Dad, but do take care of yourself. He'll need you at your best during this time. Love and {{{hugs}}} to you. Keeping you both in prayer.

@CamandJarvis, Condolences to your boyfriend and family. ❤

_JeffreyD_ · October 2021

Love the support around here for NSI's (Non Scale Issues)

_JeffreyD_ · October 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.

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
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8

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 164
Month/Day: Exercise / Comment

9/29: 205.8
Good start to the round. All of the residue of the Chinese Buffet on Sunday has left the building. Yesterday I even had a Brisket sandwich with fries for lunch and pesto spaghetti (reasonable portion) for supper. My spinning class wiped it away. HA!

I am “working” toward the day when today’s weight is on the upper end, after the Chinese Buffett.

9/30: 208.2
I have NO idea what just happened here. Possibly mis-logging the bowl of Pho I had yesterday? It would have to be sodium and TMI.

10/1: 206.8
The fact that it is October already blows my mind. This is a dangerous snacky comfort food time period for me every year.

That is why this group is important to me. MFP is the only “social media” I can really stand. It is encouraging and brutally honest.

I hate Facebook and its evil spawn Instagram. I have accounts to remain in contact with friends and family regarding events and such, but I must wade through so much posing and virtue signaling about every imaginable divisive topic! All this while FB profits off my personal information. (my own fault) I am about to cut the cord. Apology for the rant!

Glad we can stay on topic here (like I just didn’t) and encourage each other about our common goals. 😊

10/2: 207.0
10/3: 209.0
10/4: 209.2
10/5: 207.2
I have not posted here since the 1st. As you can see, I did not have a very disciplined weekend. “This behavior is doing wonders for my rolling ten-day average” he said with sarcasm.

10/6: 206.0
Too busy to really eat. Ha! I got called to a meeting that preempted by Spinning class last night. Bummer, because my gym is still pretty sparse with their options.

So, I have lost 3.2 pounds in two days. We all know that is mostly water and what-not. But that is a LOT of weight. When I think about strapping a 3 pound bag of beans (or whatever) to my belt and having to drag that around, it makes me happy for all of us here. We are doing something good for us. (hearts, hips, knees and feet.) Every little bit helps.

10/7: 206
Another day of generally keeping it under control, but no exercise to speak of. This round is coming to a close. I am afraid I squandered it on this past weekend.

10/8

eyesopennow · October 2021

@CamandJarvis I am so sorry y'all have to go thru this. Give each other room to grieve and cling to each other when you need it. Our prayers are with you.

eyesopennow · October 2021

9/29 - 239.9
9/30 - 239.9 A back tooth decided to fracture yesterday afternoon. Soft foods til I can get a dentist to deal with it. That's one way to force myself to stay on a diet!
10/1 - 238.6. Root canal yesterday, can't get the crown done until 10/28. I'll be skin and bones by then. Well, at least I'll be less blubbery by then anyway.
10/2
10/3 - 239.0 My dad's 82nd BD yesterday. We went to an outdoor party for him and I didn't eat particularly well. Fried chicken, pasta salad, and birthday cake were the worst of my offenses, but in limited quantities (With this darned tooth I have to eat small bites and chew on one side, etc.) I figured taking it easy the rest of the day would offset, but apparently not. What the heck, this may be the last time dad is able to celebrate, I'll accept the calories and move on.
10/4 - 238.0
10/5 - 237.6 My dentist had a cancellation yesterday so I now have a temporary crown in place, waiting 3 weeks for permanent crown. Three weeks ahead of soft, non-sticky foods.... doesn't he know that takes most halloween candy right off the table for me???? LOL I should think about doing something like this every month.
10/6

10/7 - 238.3 Salty dinner. And carbs. Gosh I love good french fries, and I stole too many from daughter's plate. Ordering a salad with grilled chicken and then grazing off of others' plates probably not a workable strategy after all.

10/8

quiltingjaine · October 2021

@eyesopennow I’m guilty of snagging crispy fries from my DH but seldom overdo. It’s certainly better than getting my own order! And he knows which ones I like so puts them over on my plate. 😁

@matratazola and all - so many of us dealing with various issues. Sending prayers for this ever supportive group.

Tomorrow is the last day and I hope everyone plans to join us for the next round!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10845609/just-give-me-10-days-round-165#latest

quiltingjaine · October 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
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0
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
SW Rnd 157 115.5 AW 114.75
SW Rnd 158 115.5 AW 115.8
SW Rnd 159 115.5 AW 116.3
SW Rnd 160 118.0 AW 118.0
SW RND 161 117.0 AW 117.45
SW RND 162 117.0 AW 117.6
SW RND 163 117.0 AW 118.45

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 164 117.5
9/29 117.0 AF Going to lunch with neighbor ladies. I plan on steak fajitas but no tortillas. There will be chips involved. 😱
9/30 117.5 👍 AF Lunch yesterday was so pleasant. We left the restaurant just before 2. I ate 5 cherry tomatoes in the evening. I did have a large diet soda in the evening and water. Overall a good day!
10/1 118.0 AF Golden Corral last night
10/2 117.5
10/3 118.0 Pool closing party last night although the pool is opened until at least Nov 1. Dinner was a carb storm so I did eat fried chicken but no macaroni salad, baked beans, cole slaw (always sweetened🤮) or dessert (cookies, cake, and brownies.
10/4 119.0 AF Thai meal Hot Chili w/beef and about 1/2 c steamed rice. I ate half for late lunch and half LATE for me. Fasting blood work at 7:15 this morning followed by blood donation at 8:45. LATE UPDATE: Lab started the day 1/2 hour late so had to change my eating plan. I made a stupid choice at McD’s and ate the bacon, egg, and cheese biscuit instead of leaving the biscuit. Then after blood donation grabbed the “healthiest” snack - Smartfood white cheddar popcorn. Sooo, over my carbs for today and need higher protein later. It’ll be okay, it’s only one day. 10/5 118.5 AF I had a hamburger patty and small salad for dinner. My carbs for the day were over but everything else was fine even after that horrendous start.
10/6 118.5 AF Another high carb day but OMAD at about 2PM and didn’t snack. So stressed out about several things.
10/7 118.5 AF My friend Amy came and visited yesterday. I fell so much better. Went to sleep before 10 last night but got up a little after 4 with a nasty headache which is mostly gone now.

coblujay · October 2021

Age: 62 5’6” 
SW: 261 (6/3/21) 
CW: 223.4 (09/28/21) 
UGW: 175
End of 10 day challenge goal: 223

Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day 
Swim, Circuit, Hike (5x week minimum)
 Seven days of maintenance to begin this challenge

Challenge 156: 245.4 (-1.8) - Challenge 157: 242 (-3.4) - Challenge 158: 240 (-2.0) - Challenge 159: 237 (-3.0) - Challenge 160: 235.6 (-1.4) - Challenge 161: 229.6 (-6.0) - Challenge 162: 227.6 (-2.0) Challenge 163 223.4 (-4.2)

9/29 223.6 (+.2) Today is my first day of maintenance. I’m taking seven days “off” and allowing my body to adjust to where I am before starting on the next phase. I’m going from 1250 calories a day to 1740. It feels strange and uncomfortable already and this is just breakfast. No planned formal exercise today. The art show is going great so far, which is really exciting.
9/30 223.8 (+.4) My art show sold out! I’m thrilled. It was a crazy busy day as you can imagine. I ate dinner late and didn’t get in all my water, so I’m not surprised at a slight bump on the scale. It was my first day in maintenance mode. It was nice to add a little parmesan cheese to my salad and have a slice of toast with peanut butter. Tish asked me if I was going to eat up to my maintenance calorie level or just eat more when I specifically wanted it. My response was the first, to eat up to my maintenance level. As I was eating yesterday, I better understood what she was asking. I did measure and log and had 200 calories left at the end of the day. My answer after one day in is…I will eat until I’m not hungry and keep it below my calorie goals. After limiting my calories, it’s not surprising that I get full even when I have calories left. It was a strange, but good first day.
10/1 222.8 (-.6) Yesterday was one of my busiest days in a long time, so I didn’t eat up to maintenance level. I never thought I’d find it difficult to eat more. Things will slow down for awhile now and I can get back to exercise, drinking my water and eating according to plan. I think I need a nap.

10/2 223.6 (+.2) I got my swimming in yesterday and have Orange Theory Fitness on the schedule today. I did eat up to my maintenance calorie level and half of my exercise calories. In that mix, I actually had a bottled margarita, my first alcohol since I started this journey. I’m not stressing at all over the bump. It will be interesting to see how my body responds to this week’s change in calorie levels.
10/3 223.4 (0) My lunch yesterday was late and about 5pm I thought I should prep dinner so I’d finish eating by 6pm. But…I wasn’t the least bit hungry. So, no dinner for me. I ate just under 1300 calories. With exercise, I had 850 calories remaining. Today is a walk with the dogs and I’m planning to do a better job eating all my meals and drinking all my water. Just a few days left in maintenance mode.
10/4 223.6 (+.2) I’m staying in a good range. There are some days I was lower in calories than my maintenance level and I have to admit, I was hoping still to lose a little. Tomorrow is my last day in maintenance mode and then it’s back full force into deficit mode. I can’t wait to get back to losing!!
10/5 222.8 (-.6) The last maintenance level day. I was really nervous about starting this, but I’m so glad I did. It has only been one week, which probably isn’t quite enough, but it’s a good way to practice. I’ll report in tomorrow about what I’ve learned so far. Heading for the swimming pool this morning and will be prepping meals for getting back on the weight loss track tomorrow.
10/6 223.2 (-.2) Today, I’m back on the deficit plan that is going to take me even further on my journey to health. What did I learn from a week of maintenance? 1. The number of calories I to eat each day is going to be up and down and I just need to keep it on track overall. 2. It’s easy to get busy and not focus specifically on my meals and snacks. It’s going to take remaining aware of what I’m eating so I can do this long term. 3. I can do this. (Which is the best part.) I know it was only seven days. I think I’ll plan a longer maintenance break the next time just to test things out while I’m still on a losing journey. I’m planning do that in about sixteen weeks. I’ll be curious over the next few days how my body reacts to being back on plan. I did have an indulgence meal yesterday that fit within my maintenance and exercise calories.
10/7 221.8 (-1.6) Surprised at this drop and did a bit of a happy dance this morning. My next big goal is to get under 216. For some reason, 216 has been a stumbling block in previous weight loss efforts so I’ll be excited to see that weigh for the last time on my scale. Swimming today, lots of water and prepping meals.

RetiredAndLovingIt · October 2021

Hi, I am in again. I tried a month without weighing & although I didn't gain much, I also didn't have my head in the game to lose either. I am ready now to work to a healthy weight.

71 yr old 5'3" Original SW= 175 on 8-19-12.
Lost 25# and basically maintaining since. My goal is 140#

SW 148.2 (Round 149)
Round 149 EW= 147.8 (Average Weight= 147.25) Round 161 DNW
Round 150 EW= 149 AW= 149.3 Round 162 DNW
Round 151 EW= 149.4 AW= 148.73 Round 163 DNW
Round 152 Didn't do
Round 153 SW= 150 EW= 148.4 AW= 148.94
Round 154 SW= 148.4 EW= 148.2 AW= 148.74
Round 155 SW= 148.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 150.06
Round 156 SW= 150.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 150.91
Round 157 SW=152.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.6
Round 158 SW= 152.4 EW= 152.8 AW= 151.9 Yay!! Starting back down a little
Round 159 SW= 152.8 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.64 Oops, not a good 10 days, need to do better
Round 160 SW= 152.4 EW= 152.4 AW= 151.64

9-27= 152.5
9-28= 152.4

9-29= 152.8
9-30= 153.2
10-1= 151.8
10-2= 151.8
10-3= 151.6
10-4= 151.2 keeping my calories within my range and walking a little more
10-5= 151 spent the day with friends & ate way too much
10-6= 152.6
10-7= 152.8
10-8

jedaschultz · October 2021

I am 58 yr old, 5' 6" female from the Midwest.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)
SW 206.6
RGW 205
Round 164 (Round 1 for me)

Day/Weight/Comment

9/29 206.6 Getting started here. Weight hopefully is up a bit from the long weekend of traveling. We visit my almost 82 year old mother often to help her and also have carry in from somewhere. Always stressful and I eat.

9/30 207.2 Hopefully that was the salty food I ate yesterday. I should know better by now but it was tasty. Today is looking like it’s going to be stressful. Got to keep myself focused and not give into impulse stress eating.

10/1 206.8 Turned out to be an okay day yesterday even with all the stress. I was down instead of up. 😊

10/2 207.6. Not so good last night. We stayed up very late and ended up binge eating. Both of these I never do. Still a lot of stress and figuring out how to cope with it. Hubby had a very bad health diagnosis on Thursday and I need to learn better coping skills than eating.

10/3 206.2. Very happy with this. I watched my snacking and finally got rid of all that salt from eating out earlier this week.

10/4 205.8 Going in the right direction. Exactly half way there for this rounds goal. I wasn’t sure how much to shoot for since this is my first round.

10/5 204.8 Wow! I wasn’t expecting that. Hubby had some tests yesterday and today so he has been on a restricted diet. I felt bad eating around him so I too ate less. Ding, ding, ding EAT LESS!

10/6 205.0 Up .2 but not going to worry about that. I didn't get my steps in yesterday but I did do well with my food choices. This was my goal for this round so I'll be happy with this number and try to keep it here or hopefully go lower in the next two days.

10/7 203.8 Another great loss although I think it was a bit of a cheat. Yesterday I had some dental work done and had to be careful with my eating. Oh well, I’ll take it any way I can to get this weight off.

10/8

ashleycarole86 · October 2021

@CamandJarvis @matratazola thoughts are with with both during your difficult times

deepwoodslady · October 2021

tiabirdie56 wrote: »

*ROUND 164 (Sept 29 - Oct 8) 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: 65
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2021 Start Wgt:215 (Jan 1)
CW: 197
RGW: Lose 1/2 to 1 pound
FGW: 175
*It's easier for me to think
10lbs ahead at a time*
●2018●Round End Weights*
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}

(Lowest weight 171.2~March 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
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(🔼 is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
🔼Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep28 2021
{Day/Weight/Comment}
¤Looking back on my weight loss history, I cycled from 196lbs to 199lbs for about 6 weeks, even touching 200lbs again before dropping to the 180's.

▪Day1▪︎ We•9/29- ¤197 (Tu•9/28 -12pm, 7:30pm; 17hrs;) 41g carbs; Fiber•8g; 84ozs water.

▪Day2▪︎ Th•/30- ¤198 (We•9/29 -3:30pm, 7pm; 20hrs) 48g carbs; Fiber•22g; 66ozs water.

▪Day3▪︎ Fr•10/1- ¤197.6 (Th•9/30 -6pm, 8pm; 23hrs) 62g carbs; Fiber•5g; 80ozs water. potato chips. 19lbs lost, just under halfway to weight loss goal. All praise to TMH. So grateful, but I don't need the chips😁

▪Day4▪︎Sa•10/2- ¤197.6 (Fr•10/1 -12pm, 4:30pm, 7pm; 16hrs) 51g carbs; Fiber•23g; 91ozs water.

▪Day5▪︎ Su•10/3- ¤198.2 (Sa•10/2-12:30pm, 3:30pm, 7pm; 17.5hrs) 41g carbs; Fiber•8g; 64ozs water. I tried Bentons keto cookies from Aldi. 21 cookies about the size of a nickel coin. Not that tasty, but crunchy enough for me. No more processed keto snacks.

▪Day6▪︎ Mo•10/4- ¤197.8 (Su•10/3 - 3:30pm; 20.5hrs) 22g carbs; Fiber•5g; 80ozs water.

▪Day7▪︎ Tu•10/5- ¤196.8 (Mo•10/4- 12:30pm, 4:45pm, 7pm; 21hrs) 40g carbs; Fiber•4g; 84ozs water.

▪Day8▪︎ We•10/6- ¤195.6 (Tu•10/5- 4:30pm, 7pm; 21.5hrs) 32g carbs; Fiber•4g; 86ozs water.

■Day9▪︎ Th•10/7- ¤195.4 (We•10/6 -4:30pm, 7:15pm; 21.5hrs) 33g carbs; Fiber•7g; 80ozs water.

■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%

▪2021▪
*update monthly*
•20.4lbs lost ✔
•BMI lowered 3.3 points~needs update
•BF reduced 4.8%

■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~: 209.4
R158/Jul /31~SW: 208.8
R159/Aug /10~SW: 206.6
R160/Aug /20~SW: 204.6
R161/Aug /30~SW: 202
R162/Sep/9~SW: 200.6
R163/Sep/19~SW: 198.2
R164/Sep/29~SW: 197
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@tiabirdie56 It's Happening Tish! Wonderful continued Progress. Your careful planning is REALLY paying off!

deepwoodslady · October 2021

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Round 164
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 122 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
R163 EW= 188.4
R164 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.

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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 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]…..16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 (09/19/21 thru 09/28/21) = …..0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 188.4)

R164 (09/29/21 thru 09/08/21) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

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; 150’s

Day/Weight/Comment
09/28 …..188.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
09/29 …..185.6 ….. Finally a TMI on day 5. A huge drop on the scale and a full 1% down on the body fat. I’ve really got to start adding fiber, even if it’s in the form of benefiber. A very light dinner and some good snack choices last night really helped too. I am feeling hopeful after this drop. Good luck to everyone this round.

09/30 …..186.2 ….. I think this is a normal physical adjustment to the nearly 3 pound drop yesterday. However, I did have 3 pieces of sugar-free Russell Stovers dark chocolate from a friend that put me over calories by less than 200. Also, not too much movement yesterday. I was staining doors for my reno and that kept me in place most of the day. I’ll work harder at some extra activity. I’m just so tired in the evenings.

10/01 …..187.0 ….. Dammit! Binge last night due to cravings. I will try to make today count for something!

10/02 …..185.0 ….. I did very well yesterday. Tons of total overall calorie burn, 16,000 steps which added up going in and out of house working outside. 7 miles, 6 floors and 2900 overall calories burned for the day. This 2 pound drop is welcome! Travel today so, unfortunately, there will be a bump up again tomorrow. Today will be the opposite. Lots of car sitting and driving, little movement, and restaurant for my main meal. Ugg. Life happens! I’ll try to make good choices. I want to be able to bounce back quickly.

10/03 …..187.0 ….. There’s the travel uptick I expected. I’m okay with it even though my body always seems to prefer staying somewhere in the 187 range, I will not stay locked in. I’m boss of this body of mine! Today will be a very carefully planned day although rain is expected all day. At least I can keep my diet on point. The great NSV yesterday is that I was in a big city and did lots of shopping and I didn’t bring home (in groceries) anything that was not in my plan! Winning!

10/04 …..187.2 ….. …..Some unexpected travel yesterday which took me away for about 4 hours late afternoon until evening. However, the shorter trip did not blow my dietary goals. I just lacked movement and as much water as I would normally drink. I hope today goes smoother.

10/05 …..186.8 ….. I did sneak in a few extra calories last night after I closed out, but not enough to hurt the scale. I’m so glad to see a drop today. It’s time to see 185 point anything again. Hopefully in the next couple of days.

10/06 …..184.6 ….. I am thrilled to see such a drop but also find it so frustrating. Without being consistent and regular in all things including hormones, glucose readings and TMI’s, it is so difficult to see progress (real fat loss). It’s also difficult to see that I’ve actually gained (do I just need TMI?). I’m sure I’m not the only one who would like things to be clearer on this journey. The same goes for water retention. Did I lose fat or water? Especially when I’m down by a smaller amount like 0.6. Well, for today I will take the 2.2 pound drop. I do know that my lower weight is the real one. It’s the one when my TMI has finally come and I’m not carrying around the last 3 days worth of meals, and/or I’m not retaining water that day. I just hate that I have to be at a 5 lb loss or more to know if I’m really losing weight, or to see how certain foods are affecting me. Let’s finish strong folks. Two more days to go. I hope everything works properly and our weights are accurately reflected by challenge end. I love sharing this journey with you all!

10/07 …..184.8 ….. A tiny normal fluctuation, no worries. I’m glad to see this weight hanging around. Now…..let’s aim for a bit lower to end with a very good pink number! Keep up the good work everyone. I see so many accomplishments of so many kinds going. I’m inspired!

10/08 …..xxxxx ….. (trend weight xxxxx)

deepwoodslady · October 2021

@CamandJarvis
I am so sorry for your loss. Many prayers, good vibes and all things Wonderful Universe to you, your boyfriend and the entire family. Also for his safe trip too and from, and your safety during his absence. I'll be thinking of you over the coming days!

tiabirdie56 · October 2021

@deepwoodslady, Thanks. I hope so Donna! It would be nice not to bounce back and forth in the 190's for 6 weeks this time around. (I should say 6 ROUNDS. I just count it as a weeks.) But, I'll take it as it comes.

ashleycarole86 · October 2021

Original SW (1/28/21) - 293
GW - 168

SW (9/28): 208.4
Round 164 GW: 205.6
Day/Weight/Comment
9/29 / 206 / I was expecting a drop, but not this big of one! I had a big lunch and went to bed early - ate slightly less calories than normal. Almost thinking it's just a reflection of me having less in my body right before weigh-in time. My round goal weight may be way too high but I'll see where things are at tomorrow.
9/30 / 206.4 / Played 9 holes of golf yesterday and walked the course rather than riding. Took my dog for a short walk as well. Losses the few days before were substantial so not surprised by this small bump. Today my husband, mom and I are going for a one night getaway to Banff. I am planning two days at maintenance calories - I was supposed to be in a two week maintenance break right now but decided for various reasons not to stick it out the whole time. However, decided to cut myself a few planned days at maintenance while I enjoy some holidays.
10/1 / 206.4 / Considering myself lucky I didn't see a gain on the scale today as I had a bigger dinner out with my husband last night. Sometimes it takes a day or two to show up but I also may have over-estimated how many calories I ate. Similar type of day today but intending to stay within calories.. focusing on ensuring I get my 10K steps as well.
10/2 / 206.2 / Yesterday my husband, mother and I had high tea at the Banff Springs Hotel. Whenever I have a meal out that I cannot accurately track due to the calories not being posted online, I take care to overestimate so I don't see a negative impact on the scale. So, I got to really enjoy myself but still saw a drop today, so double win!
10/3 / 206.6 / Golfed 18 holes yesterday and walked the course. Had supper out afterwards with friends. Pre-picked my meal and was happy with my choices.
10/4 / 207 / My husband and I are getting a Peloton delivered tomorrow but I decided to take a couple of their other classes on the app yesterday before it comes - my first HIIT and a yoga class. Off to hike in the mountains today as I'm still on vacation.
10/5 / 208.4 / Back to start weight for this round. We did eat supper late last night and I exceeded calories by a bit but I'm on a large deficit so while I ate more than planned, I was still under maintenance. We are away for another night away at a spa tonight so will be doing my best to keep calories in check for dinner out tonight.
10/6 / 208.6 / Husband and I spent a beautiful 24 hours at a nordic spa in the mountains. Lots of steam rooms, hot and cold pools, and a beautiful dinner out. We just got our Peloton delivered yesterday too so we'll be getting into that. I am on the road tomorrow for a short trip to see my dad so it will be a very sedentary day. Switching my mindset to maintenance or below for the next while until I'm back home as I'll have less control of my choices than usual. While my round GW is likely out of the question now, I still have two days to make a bit of progress off my start weight!
10/7 / 207 / Boom - this feels great. Yesterday's decision making was solid. We are in the car for 11 hours today so I made an effort to get myself out for exercise before we left and will ensure I stretch and walk as much as I can during every stop.
10/8

enlightenme3 · October 2021

Round 164
September 29 - October 8, 2021
Female, 5’7”
SW: 164.7 pounds(Sept 28, 2021)
RGW: 163.2 pounds (-1.5 pounds)

Day/Weight/Comment
9/29: 164.7 - Yesterday did a Jazzercise workout (cardio and light core) and a 2 mile neighborhood walk. Logged all my food and stayed within my calorie goals (did not eat back exercise calories). I’m trying out a size M workout leggings since my size L was falling down during workouts. I’m clearly in between sizes since I feel like a bit of a sausage in the size M.
9/30: 163.8 - Jazzercise workout in my new size M leggings. Pro - I didn’t have to pull up my pants every 5 minutes. Con - the muffin top. Ate within my calories (ate some of my exercise calories back, but not all) and was heavier on the protein (for me) yesterday. The overnight loss of 0.9 pounds was a nice surprise this morning.
10/1: 164.9 - Yesterday’s Jazzercise workout couldn’t counteract a night of debauchery (1/2 a veggie calzone, chocolate cake and a brownie). I had planned my calories around two social events yesterday, but the cake and brownie at 9pm no less, weren’t my best decisions.
10/2: 164.2 - Did my first training hike for my upcoming (first ever) backpacking trip. 5.75 miles with some light elevation gains (600 ft) and light pack (13 pounds). It felt great! Although I was within all my calorie and macro goals, I felt super full after dinner (carb and fat heavy) so was surprised at the .7 pound drop. I also realize this morning that one of my food entries, chosen from the database, was just calories and no macros. Will have to continue be vigilant about which entries I use for my food diary so I don’t get any false sense of being over or under.
10/3: 163.8 - Back to where I was on 9/30. Did my workout yesterday morning and ate below my calories but was too full to eat to plan. Macros were very heavy on carbs and fats. I really don’t know how many hours I slept since I had a hard time getting comfortable to fall asleep and then had to get up in the middle of the night since I have been drinking so much water. Hate that effect.
10/4: 164.7 - Ugh. I’ve been gaining and losing the same 1 pound all week long. Frustrating. A bunch of social (eating out) activities the last few days are teaching me that I need to figure out how to better estimate the calories when it isn’t my “usual” food. I thought I was estimating on the high side, but who knows…
10/5: 162.7 - The mysteries of weight loss. It teaches you patience and perseverance. Continuing my workouts everyday and staying within calories. I’m working hard to balance my macros which is a little tougher as a vegetarian with a sweet tooth.
10/6: 163.1 - Ate a little heavier than normal, but still within calories and just about hit the macros as well. Good workout yesterday, although I couldn’t do all of the planks.
10/7: 162.3 - Did a lot of NEAT activities yesterday, mainly trying on lot of clothes - aka shopping my closet. Good workout plus eating delicious food and feeling full on 1200+ calories.
10/8:

Nicoles0305 · October 2021

Heck yeah I’m in!

Fourth round for me! I can do anything for 10 days!

Goals- Lose as much weight as I can! Keep to 80 net carbs/day; Pelo 2-3x/week; strength training 2-3x/week; 11,500 steps/day

MFP SW: 237.6
Round 164 SW: 211.8

9/29: 212.0 Had a great day yesterday- hit my steps, got a Pelo ride in, and finished the day at 52 net carbs. So all things considered, this tiny uptick this morning is not unexpected because it’s absolutely the monthly hormonal shift. One foot in front of the other! It’ll pass soon.
9/30: 211.8 Had a great day yesterday, especially considering I was unsure of what dinner would look like. Wound up having a salad! Finished the day with 46 net carbs, a strength training session done, and step goal achieved. On to today!
10/1: 212.4 Had a weird day yesterday. I was busy all day, literally from the time I got up to the time I went to bed, I was going nonstop. That led to undereating slightly, less water than usual, and not hitting my step goal. It is what it is though. Still stayed within my carb goal- 66 for the day. Today will be less busy and I’ve got half my food already planned out. Going camping this weekend, and I’ve learned my best method when camping is to preplan my meals, so I’m sure I’ll be fine with food. For now, I’ll continue riding out this hormonal weight shift.
10/2: 🏕 DNW Had a good day yesterday. Hit my steps, got plenty of water, stuck to my plan for my first camping meal of the weekend, and finished the day with 54 net carbs. I have today’s food all mapped out already to avoid any overeating, and plenty of walking in the forecast too.
10/3: 🏕 DNW Preplanning my food for our weekend camping trips makes things so easy. I might start doing this every other day too. I had a great day yesterday. 44 net carbs, step goal hit, and plenty of water. Tomorrow I should see the reward for sticking to my plan this weekend, even when I was soo tempted to make myself a s’mores while I was making them for the kids last night!
10/4: 212.4 Had a great day yesterday. Finished the day with 36 net carbs, hit my step goal, and plenty of water. Unfortunately, hormones are still masking any scale progress. Hopefully I’ll drop before the end of this challenge. I did take my monthly measurements today and have dropped a total of 15.5” over the past month, so there’s that at least!
10/5: 212.4 So it seems this round is a stagnant round. I know it’s merely hormones though, so it’s all good. I had another great day yesterday- 68 net carbs, strength training done, and step goal achieved. On to today!
10/6: 211.6 Woohoo! And we’re moving again! Had a great day yesterday- 36 net carbs, a Pelo ride, and even (just barely) hit my step goal. I decided to check my records and compare my monthly stalls. In the 8 years I’ve been working on weight loss, I’ve never stopped to check how long the stall actually lasts. Now though, I know! 9-10 days. So now I know how long to expect the stall to last, and how much of the rest of the month I don’t have it to deal with. I’m going to put this new info to great use! Now to make these last few days of this challenge count!
10/7: 212.2 To be honest, I was a little disappointed to see the number up this morning. Maybe I called the stall being over too soon. Either way, it was a successful Fay yesterday- 52 net carbs and hit my step goal. I postponed strength training till today because of being busy yesterday, but I will be getting it in today!
10/8:

CamandJarvis · October 2021

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@CamandJarvis I’m so sorry for BF and your loss. I don’t recall you mentioning that his mom was ill. Was this sudden? Sending prayers for you all. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

She was battling cancer for the 4th time, but was doing quite well. She had just been medically cleared for a dental procedure earlier in the morning and seemed to be doing well, all things considered. There was no immediate concern for her passing. An autopsy is being done to determine what happened (no foul play, just unsure what exactly happened).

I'm asking for additional thoughts and prayers -- BF and I believe these things come in 3s. He lost his hero, his grandfather, only a few months ago. Now his mom. We just learned his ex-father in law is now completely reliant on the ventilator.
Unfortunately, he tried to get the COVID vaccine and the VA refused because he's house-bound due to his illnesses. They completely disregarded the fact that he lives with and is cared for by a nurse who works in a hospital treating covid patients as well as 3 school-aged kids. Each of those kids has been exposed more than once since school started in mid-August... ridiculous (sorry, angry ranting a bit there, but it seems so stupid and foolish of the VA. Especially with everything else this family is going through right now...)

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