JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS - ROUND 183
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This group is filled with people who have lost their weight and have now been maintaining for some time, those who are well on the way in the journey to health and many who are early in the process. Would you mind sharing your top 2-3 things that have made a difference for you in this process and a few of the challenges?
I find continuing to track and consistent exercise is key for me. What typically gets me is getting into the takeout food habit or letting a birthday celebration go on for several days/outings. I'm typically okay with once a week take-out but when it gets to be more than that, that's where it goes downhill for me.2 -
@ashleycarole86 I hope you have a fabulous day!
Hi, I’m Kathy.
57, F, 5’8”
9th round! Rebooting my lifestyle after several false starts. I need accountability to make sure it gets done.
Return to MFP SW (Dec 2021): 267
HSW: 267
RSW: 242.2
UGW for now: 195, then reevaluate
Goal for this round: less than I started with
2022 goals: move more (okay, move some), eat mindfully
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 242.2 So let’s start a new round with a new low! I know it’s going to bounce around, but according to my start and stop history in MFP, this is the lowest I’ve been since 2016. LET’S GO.
4/8 239.6 Something’s up (or, more precisely, down). This feels off and I’m sure it’ll bounce back up tomorrow. Never really ate dinner last night so that’s probably it.
4/9 238 – new low!
4/10 239
4/11 238.6 Well, maybe this is going to stick around. Had a great weekend and got a solid workout in. Happy Monday, everyone!
4/12 239.2 Great workout yesterday and set a new personal record on the elliptical. Traveling tonight so dinner will be on the road – I have options in mind. I know I have a long way to go but I feel good about myself for the first time in a while. (If that’s not tempting fate I don’t know what is. 😊)
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4/16
Previous rounds:Round 175 EW: 257.0, -2.8
Round 176 EW: 254.4, -2.2
Round 177 EW 252.2, -3.4
Round 178 EW 249.4, -2.8
Round 179 EW 247.6, -1.8
Round 180 EW 245.8, -1.8
Round 181 EW 243.8, -2.0
Round 182 EW 243.6, -0.85 -
36YO F, 5’6”
161 SW: 222.2
EW: 221.6
162 EW: 218.6
163 EW: 211.8
164 EW: 211.6
165 EW: 206.0
166 EW: 206.2
167 EW: 203.2
168 EW: 198.2
169 EW: 201.2
170 EW: 193.4
171 EW: 194.2
172 EW: 194.4
173 EW: 194.6
174 EW: 192.2
175 EW: 187.8
176 EW: 187.8
177 EW: 187.6
178 EW: 188.0
179 EW: 187.2
180 EW: 183.0
181 EW: 182.6
182 EW: 179.6
Goals: HIT.MY.STEP.GOAL!!! 11,000/day; <100 carbs/day; Pelo ride 2-3x/week; Strength training 2-3x/week; end the round lower than what I started it at.
4/7: 181.6 I haven’t had that much of an overnight uptick in a while. I’m thinking it’s PMS, along with bad sleep due to a toothache, and the salty sauerkraut last night. No worries though. Step goal hit and 67 carbs.
4/8: 182.0 The PMS bloat is real this time! But it’s temporary. So while annoying, I feel strangely at peace with it right now. I am wondering if something is up with my Fitbit though, as it has my calorie burn for my Pelo ride as significantly lower than last time. Also, two nights in a row my sleep score has been the same. If it’s the same tonight, then I think I’ll look more into it. But, Pelo ride done, step goal hit, and 64 net carbs.
4/9: 181.6 63 net carbs and step goal hit. Happy to see this down tick.
4/10: 182.4 PMS is really messing with me this time around, dang! 91 net carbs and step goal hit.
4/11: 183.6 I don’t know. I had a good day yesterday, so water weight still I’m assuming. Frustrating for sure, but it should turn any day now and stay turned around. Step goal check, and 74 net carbs. Hoping I can at least end this round where I started it. Fingers crossed.
4/12- 181.8 Finally! Moving back down. 73 net carbs and step goal hit. Water weight is heading out.6 -
This group is filled with people who have lost their weight and have now been maintaining for some time, those who are well on the way in the journey to health and many who are early in the process. Would you mind sharing your top 2-3 things that have made a difference for you in this process and a few of the challenges?
I'm definitely early in the process but here are a couple of things that have made a difference:
1. Logging everything, preferably before I eat it. This is key for me, and when I fall off the wagon, this is the first thing to go. (Corollary: weighing and measuring accurately. The food scale is making a big difference. I think it's natural tendency to estimate low and give yourself more than a serving.)
2. Water. I just wasn't drinking enough, and what I was drinking was a lot of Coke Zero. Now I still have a Coke Zero (or two) during the day, but I make sure to get my water in.
Challenges:
1. Being out and about. Especially with working at home, I struggle when I'm out and need to eat. I plan ahead as much as I can, but it's just hard.
2. Managing my own expectations. Logically I know this will take time, weight loss isn't linear, etc. But that doesn't stop me wanting it NOW.
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@_JeffreyD_ Notification shows you sent a friend request but it’s not there.
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@playhardkf2017 Are you from NH? I am too! It is beautiful up in Jackson.
Oh cool! What part of NH? I'm from the suburbs north of Boston but my in-laws have had a condo in Lincoln, NH since the 80's, so my husband and I go up as often as possible. Jackson was beautiful! We definitely plan on going back for anniversary/birthday trips. It's such a lovely little village that we hadn't really explored until now even though we go hiking a lot in the White Mountains.3 -
Female 5’1” Age 72 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
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
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍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
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
SW RND 178 119.5 AW 118.7
SW RND 179 118.0 AW 119.4
SW RND 180 121.0 AW 120.4
SW RND 181 119.0 AW 119.6
SW RND 182 118.5 AW 118.9
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.
People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 4.5 years with amazing results!
This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.
Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)
**Comments apply to previous day**
SW RND 183 118.5
4/7 118.0 GKI 9.0
4/8 118.5 GKI 7.4 Golden Corral last night so expect this to go up.
4/9 120.0 GKI 46.5! Smirnoff cherry vodka!! Eating was excellent but that drink!
4/10 118.5 GKI 12.0 One day of eating right. It will be continue to improve.
4/11 120.0 GKI 7.7 No TMI x 2 ate large Greek salad yesterday with small amount of gyro meat
4/12 119.5. GKI 13.36 -
SW - 212 Jan. 25.
1st Goal - 199 ✅
2nd Goal - 179
UG - 149
Last Round End - 187.4
Down 24.6 LBS
Step Goal 50,000 at some point
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 ~ 186.3* ~ 19,400 steps and 127 active minutes. Did a 5k walk after work felt good except I wore the wrong socks and am now developing a small blister. Need to find good socks for my big feet. *(scale lead me astray)
4/8 ~ 186.0 ~ 11,100 and 69 min. I'm ready for the weekend! Have a child's birthday to attend on Sunday..... WILL ..... MAKE ,,,,, GOOD ..... CHOICES.!! I've been doing great so its ok to enjoy the party, just need to get back at it for Monday. Hope I can make my steps and minutes both Saturday and Sunday. Happy Weekend All!!
4/9 ~ 187.2 - 12,600 and 93. Dinner date with my Love had a nice glass of wine and a small oceanside walk. Expecting the scale read and know it’s fine. Looks like a beautiful sunny day here. SO leaves for work in the morning.
4/10 ~ 187 - 15,800 and 97 min. Spent some quality time with SO before he’s off to work for a few days, plus got a good walk in and sushi for dinner.
4/11 ~ 187.1 - 11,800 and 75 min. Sadly I got a call that one of my aunts passed away, finished what I had to get done at work and spent some time with my Mom, Dad and some family. Had a few glasses of wine etc and some snacks. My aunt was a wonderful lady and will be missed by many. Tell those you love how you feel and give hugs when you can.
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Thanks @quiltingjaine for another round.
Hi, I’m Debbie.
I am 59 yr old, 5' 6" female from Missouri.
OSW 213.4 (July 2012)Round 164 (Round 1) SW 206.6 RGW 205 EW 204 (-2.6)
Round 165 (Round 2) SW 204 RGW 204 EW 205.4 (+1.4)
Round 166 - I skipped this one. Husband started radiation. (+2.4)
Round 167 (Round 3) SW 207.8 RGW EW 207.2 (-.6)
Round 168 (Round 4) SW 207.2 RGW 204 EW 205.8 (-1.4)
Round 169 (Round 5) SW 205.8 RGW 204 EW 206 (+.2) Thanksgiving
Round 170 (Round 6) SW 206. RGW 204 EW 206.8 (+.8)
Round 171 (Round 7) SW 206.8 RGW 204 EW 208.6 (+1.8)
Round 172 (Round 8) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 207.8 (-.8)
Round 173 (Round 9) SW 207.8 RGW 205’s EW 208.6 (+.8)
Round 174 (Round 10) SW 208.6 RGW 206 EW 204.6 (-4.0)
Round 175 (Round 11) SW 204.6 RGW 203 EW 207.4 (+2.8)
Round 176 (Round 12) SW 207.4 RGW 205 EW 208.6 (+1.2)
Round 177 (Round 13) SW 208.6 RGW 205 EW 206.2
Round 178 (Round 14) SW 206.2 RGW 205 EW 205.8
Round 179 skipped this one - traveling
Round 180 (Round 15) SW 208 RGW 205 EW 210.2
Round 181 (Round 16) SW 210.2 RGW 209 EW
Round 182 skipped
Round 183 (Round 17) SW 209.2 RGW 208 EW
SW: 4/6/2022 - 209.2
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 209.2
4/8 209.2
4/9 209.4
4/10 209.6
4/11 209
4/12 210 Not a good day yesterday, a lot of poor choices.
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ashleycarole86 wrote: »4/11 / 173.6 / Worked from home, husband travelled for business, had dinner out to celebrate my Uncle's 60th, and rode the Peloton for 60 minutes. First day back in the office tomorrow since late 2020 - wish me luck. Most people haven't seen me since I lost over 100 pounds!
@ashleycarole86 - good luck in the office! I'm sure most people will wonder who this new person is at their company and why do they know so much!2 -
Round 183 (my 19th)
April 7, 2022 - April 16, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 136.2 pounds (04/06/22, EO Round 182)
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
RGW: 135.0 pounds (- 1.2 pounds)
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
4/07: 136.2 - Back home and back to my normal workouts. Will probably need to take my goal weight back off of maintenance to losing 0.5 pounds/week again.
4/08: 138.2 - Well, harrumph. Bad decisions catching up with me. Had good workouts yesterday, but the bewitching hour of 9:30 pm came and a snackcident happened
4/09: 136.2 - Normal workout and eating. Good sleep
4/10: 135.6 - Back to my low weight from Round 181. Normal workout and mostly normal eating. Good sleep.
4/11: 135.4 - Ate on the low end of my calories (didn’t eat back all of my exercise calories). Normal workouts and good sleep.
4/12: 134.9 - I hit my goal weight this morning for the first time since I’ve been keeping track of my weight. 135 pounds has been my goal weight since I started keeping track back in 2009 and the closest I ever came was back in 2009 when I hit 143 pounds. I started this journey back here on MFP September 7, 2021 and have lost a bit over 36 pounds. I feel great but still feel a bit lumpy because the weight loss chooses the areas of the body to lose from and doesn’t give you muscle definition. :-) The journey isn’t over yet as I’d like to solidly maintain between 130-135 pounds. For those who wonder about the process to get to this point, it really is about CICO. I eat dessert every night, I bake and consume sourdough bread, crackers, cookies, I drink wine, I go on vacations and enjoy eating out. This is all done (mostly) in moderation. MFP and challenges like this one have helped me keep myself accountable to hitting this goal.
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Round 183 – April 7 – 17
SW 306.4lbs. EW _____lbs. gain of _____lbs.
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 – 306.6 - Feeling good! I’ve been doing 75 Hard for 3 days now and it’s been a bit challenging but doable.
4/8 – 302.9 – Doing IF – 20/4 with my window opening at 8am. This is working for me – plus gallon of water per day.
4/9 – 301.3 – Looks great but I did weigh in later than my usual 4am-ish time. Doing well with food choices and exercise.
4/10 – 301.5 – late weigh in again. No workout today.
4/11 – 303.1 – not surprised since I had some brownies and no workout yesterday. Still doing IF strong!
4/12 – 302.6 – back on track it seems.
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Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
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Round 183 - Round #1 for me.
April 7 - April 16, 2022
SW: 179
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4/11- 179 - restarting MFP again
. Today's goal is to drink water which always kick starts my brain. - drank my water today and went to the gym. Under on calories. Good start.
4/12 - 177 - today's goal is water again which I have managed to stick with. Also, treadmill class during my lunch hour. Back at it from injury at the end of March. So far so good.
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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
UGW - 135
2022 Goals — 150; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes; walk lots.
📆 History
R172 12/27/21: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 181.1 (-.2). Ave calories 1721.
R173 1/06/22: end weight 177.8. Moving Ave 177.9 (-3.3). Ave calories 1376.
R174 1/16/22: end weight 178. Moving Ave 178 (+.1). Ave calories 1469.
R175 1/26/22: end weight 179. Moving Ave 178.4 (+.4). Ave calories 1580.
R176 2/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 179.7 (+1.3). Ave calories 1594.
R177 2/15/22: end weight 178.4. Moving Ave 178.3 (-1.4). Ave calories 1473.
R178 2/25/22: end weight 178.8. Moving Ave 178.8 (+.5). Ave calories 1714.
R179 3/07/22: end weight 178.2. Moving Ave 177.9 (-.9). Ave calories 1646.
R180 3/17/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 179.9 (+2). Ave calories 1823.
R181 3/27/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 180.5 (+.6). Ave calories 1762 (goal <1400).
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: goal weight 150. UGW 135.
R182 4/06/22: end weight 180. Moving Ave 179.8 (-.7). Ave calories 1489 (goal <1400).
R183 4/16/22: goals—weight <179. Calories <1400. Move more.
Day/Weight/Calories/Comment
4/7 - 179.8
4/8 - 179.8
Oh, April, why are you so cruel. It’s cold, wet, and dreary out today. I last night I made beef stroganoff, so not a low-cal, low-fat dinner, but it was good and comforting on a cold spring night and my total for the day was slightly over goal but under maintenance, so not too bad. Happy Friday!
4/9 - 179.6
I’m doing better with calories and macro management so far this round. I’m planning to restart my “wunning” — run-walk intervals. Six years ago I ”wan” a half marathon and a 10K, and then with moving around, a battle with PMR, and the pandemic blues, I let it go. But now I feel motivated to start again for several reasons—general fitness, the endorphin rush that fends off the blues, needing to up my game as I get back into dog sports (obedience, agility, tracking, scent work) with my smart, fast pup…. He’s not old enough to run with me, so I’ll need to take long dog walks as well, but hopefully I can get myself “wunning” well by the time his bones are mature. I’m hoping weight loss will be a side effect! Here he is this past week at doggy school.
4/10 - 179.8
I went a bit over goal yesterday, but my weekly calories average is at goal, so all good. I’ll watch it today! It’s soup day — making a shrimp and rice recipe I haven’t tried before. 🙂
4/11 - 179.2
Monday, Monday… Actually, it doesn’t look too bad. It’s almost 60F, going higher, and no rain until afternoon, so the pup and I are off to one of my favorite parks for a walk. I may also trim back some flowering vines and plant some sweet peas. I might even fit a little work in. 😁
4/12 - 178.6
Whew, I’m pooped. Two & a half hours of doggy school this morning. Makes for a quiet afternoon, though!
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4/16 -Goal for 2022-2023 Progress
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@jedaschultz - my condolences for your loss, treasure your memories of your aunt, they sound very special. Sending hugs xx1
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JGM10Ds -|- Round 183
🥰🥚🐣🐥🐰🐥🐣🥚🥰
🥚🐣🐥🐰APRIL🐰🐥🐣🥚
🥰🥚🐣🐥🐰🐥🐣🥚🥰• In Maintenance since July 2019Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
April focus:maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale
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
🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
StatsTerri: Female; 76 next birthday; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 140
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
2022 Focus: Maintenance
Maintain weight < 140
Work on stamina, strength, and flexibility
JGM10Ds ROUND 183
Round 182 EW: 138.6
Day/Weight/Comment
28/03: 138.5: Daily Habits👌🏻
07/03: 138.4: Daily Habits👌🏻
08/03: 138.2: Daily Habits👌🏻
09/03: 138.2: Daily Habits👌🏻
10/03: 138.3: Daily Habits👌🏻
11/03: 138.8: Daily Habits👌🏻
12/03: 137.9: Daily Habits👌🏻
13/03: xxx: Daily Habits
14/03: xxx: Daily Habits
15/03: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2022
Daily Habits Update - April 20221. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily)
2. Stay under goal (Daily)
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
6. Steps > 7500 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read a book > 15 mins
19. Work on ongoing craft projects
20. Learn something new
21. Develop Healthy Habits
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THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!- 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.
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@CamandJarvis Love it! Thank you for being so detailed and thoughtful. That helps me a lot and will help others too. You've had so much going on and I love seeing you still here and determined.
@wakegrrl Hmmm...I need to log before I eat more often. I think I could really benefit from that one. Haha! I want it all NOW too. Thank you!!
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@enlightenme3 Woohoo! Congratulations. 5
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@enlightenme3 Woohoo! Congratulations.
Thank you! I may be back over goal tomorrow, but I'm excited that I was actually able to do it when it seemed so daunting 6+ months ago when any blip on the scale felt so frustrating.3 -
Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
72 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.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 145.0
UGW: 132.2
04/05 - 149.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...cooking day
04/06 - 148.5 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Day/Weight/Comment
04/07 - 148.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.72 miles in 106 mins
04/08 - 148.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/09 - 149.0 at 9:00 a.m. ...Grandson's first soccer game!!
04/10 - 149.3 at 8:30 a.m. ...7.54 miles in 140 mins
04/11 - 149.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/12 - 149.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...eye doctor appt
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R164 SW 208.4 EW 204.8 (-3.6)
R165 SW 204.8 EW 205.4 (+0.6)
R166 SW 205.4 EW 199 (-6.4)
R167 SW 199 EW 196.4 (-2.6)
R168 SW 196.4 EW 193.4 (-3)
R169 SW 193.4 EW 192 (-1.4)
R170 SW 192 EW 190 (-2)
R171 SW 190 EW 189.2 (-0.8)
R172 SW 189.2 EW 189.8 (+0.6)
R173 SW 189.8 EW 187 (-2.8)
R174 SW 187 EW 184.4 (-2.6)
R175 SW 184.4 EW 180.2 (-4.2)
R176 SW 180.2 EW 179.8 (-0.4)
R177 SW 179.8 EW 181 (+1.2)
R178 SW 181 EW 176.6 (-4.4)
R179 SW 176.6 EW 173.2 (-3.4)
R180 SW 173.2 EW 172.8 (-0.4)
R181 SW 172.8 EW 168.4 (-4.4)
R182 SW 168.4 EW 169 (+0.6)
R183 SW: 169
R183 GW: 168
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 / 171.6 / Well after being unable to weigh on a reliable scale for the duration of my trip, and a ton of constant temptation, I'm happy my weight is where it is. That was the first vacation of that type that I've had since I started, and there were lots of lessons learned. Overall, I'm happy with the choices I made under the circumstances. I balanced fun with reasonable choices, grabbed activity where I could, and made lots of memories. Happy to be back to being able to check in daily!
4/8 / 172.8 / Got our summer tires on yesterday while the sun was out and it felt very spring like. Also picked up our dog from the sitter after a long week apart and took her on a special walk. The day went fast and we are back to work today.
4/9 / 173 / Went for two long walks yesterday and got back on the Peloton after my vacation break. Also did lots of moving around in the basement in prep for my mom's move in tomorrow. More to come today!
4/10 / 172.4 / Moving day here.. well we are staying put but the basement is ready for its new occupancy! Lots of carrying things and up and down the stairs yesterday but I also rode the Peloton and walked my dog.
4/11 / 173.6 / Worked from home, husband travelled for business, had dinner out to celebrate my Uncle's 60th, and rode the Peloton for 60 minutes. First day back in the office tomorrow since late 2020 - wish me luck. Most people haven't seen me since I lost over 100 pounds!
4/12 / 172.6 / Didn't have any issues getting my 10,000 steps today between the return to office and helping move more of the last of the stuff from my Mom's house before the sale goes through. I also rode the Peloton for 30 minutes.
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Here is a photo from March 2020 (about a year before I started working on my weight - no idea what I was weighing in at):
And one from earlier this year, in February:
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Thanks for the well wishes for my first day back @musicsax @coblujay @enlightenme3 @amfmmama @wakegrrl ... the support of this group means so much!
@KayHBE So sorry for the loss of your aunt
@enlightenme3 Congrats on hitting your goal weight - so impressive! Looking forward to continue watching you progress into your desired range.2 -
This group is filled with people who have lost their weight and have now been maintaining for some time, those who are well on the way in the journey to health and many who are early in the process. Would you mind sharing your top 2-3 things that have made a difference for you in this process and a few of the challenges?
Top things that have made a difference:
-Logging my food every single day, as accurately as possible.
-Checking in here daily for accountability.
-Moving more so I can eat more. I exercise for the sake of it now and really enjoy it, but I've always loved to eat and not being sedentary allows me to eat more and still lose.
Challenges:
-Incorporating social events into weight loss.
-Managing others expectations / external pressure / comments.
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@ashleycarole86 - thank you for sharing your amazing success photos - you look fantastic, really well done, I'm so proud of you x1
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63 yr young F, 5ft 4
Round 183 ( my 115th for me). Thanks @QuiltingJaine.
It's just under 6 weeks to DS wedding and I definitely feel better than I did at the start of the last round, both with my body/weight and also my positive mind set. I now need to continue to be consistent, if I can loss a pound each of the next 4 weeks and then maintain I will be well happy, easier to say than do, but I've done it this round so just need to repeat!! Need to keep that resolve & continue to think about everything that goes in my mouth, just 1 pound a week will do it for me, that is doable, I just need to do it! Come on I can do this! Goal again this round is for a 1.5 pound loss, that would be nice; concentrate on good food choices & aim to eat back only half of daily exercise calories.Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, It's took me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance again!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back under 130. A healthy life style has to be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (+5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 ( 2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up )
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 ( 2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 ( 2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 ( 1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 ( 1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 ( 1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up )
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 ( 0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up )
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 ( 0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up )
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
SW: 135.8
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 135.8 - 9.42 miles walked & an hours yoga, later donated blood, don't know if it was that making me have the munchies all afternoon; I ate back 80% of exercise calories.
4/8 137 ?? 9.99 miles walked. Must be a normal fluctuation, I know yesterday was high carb (pizza), but I was within calories, 2/3rds exercise calories eaten back. We always have oven chips with the pizza, I meticulously weigh & log, last night 105g, 158 calories, but whilst I was eating them I suddenly realised that I don't particularly enjoy them? It's the taste of the salt & vinegar that I like !! So the realization means that I shall just have salad with my pizza in future!
4/9 136.2 – 10.29 miles, all but 2 of exercise calories eaten back. From this week in the UK it is law for menus to include the calorific value of all meals which is helpful when making food choices. It does however, make one realise how many more calories are in commercially prepared meals than when one adjusts recipes at home from scratch. I did chose a lighter meal when out to lunch with DF; larger salad instead of garlic bread with my chicken pasta alfredo.
Today we are doing afternoon tea to MIL in her care home; it is for her birthday, she has dementia and she used to really enjoy this tradition and in particular scones with clotted cream & jam, so hope this jogs her fragile memory. Adjusting other meals to help reconcile calories consumed.
4/10 137.8 - 12.37 miles, overindulged at the afternoon tea, enjoyed it, but moving on!!
4/11 137.2 – 9.65 miles walked, a better day yesterday.
4/12 136.4 -10.92 miles walked. A third of calories eaten back.
4/13 135.4 - 6.57 miles walked, didn't manage my goal, persistent rain kept driving me back home , 2/3 calories eaten back. Back to lowest number this year, need to not sabotage this time !!
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KEEP SAFE EVERYONE. Keep calm – Covid is still out there despite lifting of practically all restrictions, take care, remain vigilant we're still in this together!
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Give me 10 Days Round 183 April 7 – April 16, 2022
Height: 5’5”
Age: 60
Original start weight, Sept 15, 2020: 153
All time high, Sept 2001: 168.8
Recent low weight (summer 2021): 120.8
History:Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Goals:My original goal for this round was going to be to make it into any sort of “133”. Well, I made it there on the last day of round 182. Goal for 183 is to finish 133.8 (scale does .2 increments) or below and achieve my originally planned goal. I will keep my same focus and maybe kindness will kick in with a miracle and I end up in the 132’s.
The “boys”, AKA the cats, Harry and Han Solo, are going to get tracked once per round as well. Maybe this way I will not keep losing my data for them
SW: 133.4
Cats: Harry 11 lb .5 oz; Han Solo 11lb 13.0 oz
4/7 – 133.8 Totally reasonable. The 133.4 ending weight for last round was very kind and unexpected. The other factor going into yesterday is I did not track the end of the day, though was thoughtful and selective about what I ate. Tracking was too mentally taxing by the end. Having guests and entertaining is lovely by exhausting. Apple watch says I walked 11 miles yesterday. I think I spent at least 1.5 hours doing dishes by hand at various points (yes, stupid me has a dishwasher that I regularly use – handwashing seemed more organized way to tackle the disarray). Anyhow, pleased with today’s weight, despite it being an up.
4/8 – 135.2 Handled yesterday reasonably…..until I didn’t. Went on bender in the late evening while babysitting and everyone was out fishing. That number is reflecting a lot of carbs, fat and fat. Don’t ask. :P Not concerned. It is one day. Today I should be back on track. Fun side story though was that I did a bird rescue.
4/9 – 137.4 wow! Amazing what damage one can do with two days. Due to family schedule, my morning walk could not fit in. Not sure what more to add other than today is likely going to be dicey as we are heading to Key West at 8 AM. Going to be a long day.
4/10 – 136.0 Unlike my past two days, I did not even make an attempt at tracking and choices were not great, but I attempted to at least limit my number of meals which may have helped to mitigate. Again, with the Key West travel, I could not do an official walk, but we were on foot, covered a number of miles and I closed all my apple rings. Today is a home day, even though family is still here. I am going to attempt to pre-track and heading out to walk in just a couple minutes…… bad start. I just brewed a pot of hot water. I forgot the coffee grounds. :’(
4/11 – 135.4 Did manage to get in a reasonable walk yesterday. Did roughly 2.5 laps for 4 miles. Tracking did not happen. Came in from the walk to another pound of cooked bacon on the counter. Yes, I could have tracked those, but just not having the mental energy (that I can have) to work out the rest of the day. Despite not tracking, my weight is coming back down which shows me how much was forms of retention, and what my true weight likely is. Today, everyone leaves and am home alone for about 30 hours, during which I have to clean and flip back our living arrangements (we gave up master suite to the kids) before DH returns tomorrow afternoon with MIL. No walk this morning. Will do some alone walking later and the cleaning should get me plenty of activity. I will be very interested in seeing what tomorrows weight shows because that I likely the real damage from the 4 days of eating off track.
4/12 – 138.0 Yes, everyone headed home yesterday and honestly thought that I could then focus like I intended. Well cleaning the house, cleaning the fridge, counters, and cabinets, brought me face to face with many open containers which led to bad choices …… again. But, when I got a modicum of control I did a purge and the remaining triggers are all gone. I did get in a solo walk though as I planned, so that was a plus!
4/13 – 136.6 Finished all the cleaning up of the condo and DH returned with MIL. Calories were on track (though I did not pre-track) and I did walk three and a half loops (5+ miles) and then biked to the grocery store. Today, IMM should be good. We are going out to dinner but I have pre-tracked my day and have planned for a two appetizer dinner – shrimp ceviche and a trio of bacon wrapped scallops. Both are yummy but calorie/portion controlled.
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Thanks for the challenge!! 🙂
R182EW 179.8
R183GW 177.9
Day/Weight/Comment
4/7 179.6
4/8 179.4
4/9 179.8
4/10 179.8
4/11 179.8
4/12 179.8 - crazy 4 days in a row, atleast it’s not a gain 😜
4/13 179.6
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@ashleycarole86 Beautiful before and after, Ashley. I'm so happy for you. Thanks for adding your tips!5
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Age: 63 5’6”
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
CW: 190.2 (04/05/22)
UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 187
Drink a minimum of 64 oz water a day Swim, Circuit, Hike (4x week)
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)
Challenge 164: 221.6 (-1.8) Challenge 165: 218.6 (-3.0)
Challenge 166: 216.8 (-1.8) Challenge 167: 215.6 (-1.2)
Challenge 168: 211.8 (-3.8) Challenge 169: 211.6 (-.2)
Challenge 170: 206.4 (-5.2) Challenge 171: 202.4 (-4.0)
Challenge 172: 203.4(+1.0) Challenge 173: 201 (-2.4)
Challenge 174: 200 (-1.0) Challenge 175: 196 (-4.0)
Challenge 176: 197.4 (+1.4) Challenge 177: 197.4 (0)
Challenge 178: 195.6 (-1.8) Challenge 179: 192.2 (-3.4)
Challenge 180: 191.4 (-.8) Challenge 181: 191.2 (-.2)
Challenge 184: 190.2 (-1.0)
4/7- 189.6 (-.6) No organized exercise today. Back in the art studio.
4/8- 188.4 (-1.8) Finally down to a new low weight. I’ve been logging my food and drinking lots of water. Swimming is on the agenda today. I may try to do my April mile.
4/9- 188.4 (-1.8) I had 124 minutes of exercise yesterday between a 2.5 mile walk with my dogs and a mile long swim. I almost backed out of the swim, but thought I could at least do a half hour. I felt so good once I was there, I did swim my mile and in a new record time for me 65:27! My plan was to go to Orange Theory Fitness today, but I think I’m going to take a break. Hiking is on the agenda for tomorrow.
4/10- 189.0 (-1.2) Hiking today. We’ll stay on the service road this week because the tougher trails may still have some snow and be muddy. Planning to hit those trails next week. Hoping to be solidly in the 180’s by the end of the month. I keep looking at my stats for the challenges and seeing each loss into the lower ten pound category is taking longer, but it’s still happening. Trusting the process, but still working to tighten things up.
4/11- 188.2 (-2.0) We only hiked two miles yesterday because with the wind, it was freezing! Brrrr! But two miles is better than nothing and today is a new low weight by .2 pounds. Eeking it out a little at a time. Frustrating some days, but even losing .1 every few days adds up. My doctor, who was instrumental in getting me focused on losing weight, has no idea a took up the challenge. I see him on Wednesday for my annual physical. I can’t wait!
4/12- 188.0 (-2.2) Yes, it’s coming down and that’s great, but I do miss those whooshes. After a great swim yesterday, eating right and getting all my water, I was hoping for more. It is what it is and it is not a gain. Head games in this weight loss journey. On April 1st, I weighed 188.8, so I’m .8 pounds down since the start of the month.
4/13- 189.2 (-1.0) I had some pasta yesterday, but really tried to keep the amount down. I have a meal service, because I’m not a great cook. It’s a local service where they use fresh food. Yesterday was the first time they included actual pasta in one of my meals and I had that with some turkey meatballs. That may have resulted in a bump. Hoping it will be back down tomorrow. My plan is to have an indulgence meal at the end of this round. I used to have one every week, but I think the number of calories my body needs is shrinking, so instead I’ll have an indulgence meal once a round.
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