Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 184
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You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
30, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9
Last weight
4/16 - 152.9
Round Goal: 150.0lb Water minimum: 75oz, Goal: 90oz.
Day, Weight, Comment
4/17 - 153.7
4/18 - 152.4
4/19 - 151.1
4/20 - 151.1
4/21 - 151.7
4/22 - DNW
4/23 - 151.6
4/24 - DNW
4/25 - 152.8
4/26 - 153.4 - I'm guessing this is the water weight from drinking about 100oz yesterday and my body not yet processing it after a weekend of not enough water. Not terribly worried about it. Calories a tad higher yesterday but I was on my feet half the day as well (versus my normal sitting all day). Hate that this happens at the end of a round, but it's normal for me to bump up first before dropping water retention when it's hydration related. Ground venison burrito for lunch and have mini bell peppers as my veg. Didn't get around to eating them yesterday as I had to eat my lunch on the run. Today should be okay as I don't have any meetings during my normal lunch hour and no contractors on site to escort. Breakfast is bagel egg cheese sandwich as my ham slices didn't look too good and I didn't want to risk eating them. My english muffins were frozen as I forgot to pull them out, too. Just realized I forgot to pull them out this morning as well so I may have to get them out tonight and make breakfast in the morning vs while I eat dinner.
Previous Day's Comments4/17 - DNP
4/18 - Not quite enough water through the weekend. I did manage to get my 90oz yesterday but our Easter lunch (Linner?) is still bubbling in there this morning. Not sure if it's not sitting right or what. At least I don't feel sick, just uncomfortable. A bit of a lazy weekend, too. I think we all needed it after work weeks followed by crazy, hectic, busy weekends doing manual labor. Back on water this morning to hopefully get this bloat down a bit, I'm feeling extra bleh carrying it around. Not much else to report.
4/19 - Got some of that bloat to disappear and I feel better. Mirror isn't as friendly as the feeling, so good thing I'm focusing on health and not looks. Looks will come in time with a consistent healthy lifestyle. Tracked all food and stayed under "exercise" calories (which was just the little bit of walking I managed throughout the day). I'm content with that. High likelihood I'll have to travel next week for work. Looks like leaving Monday, returning Wednesday. I have a couple appointments and an event happening on Friday so it better not go longer than Thursday. Not much else to report, simply chugging along and trying to get back on track health-wise
4/20 - I'm okay with that. BF made steak and chicken fajitas for dinner using the bell peppers I got (thankfully he used them before they went bad!) It was a bit heavy as I got home later than usual due to weather (apparently people can't drive over 20-30mph down the highway when its sprinkling rain so it took me 2.5hrs to get home. Usually only takes 1.5 hours). Didn't look as squishy and bloated as yesterday so it's progress in the mirror at least. Feel a tad lighter, too. Breakfast is overnight oats again. I'm really loving this oats kick I'm on. They definitely keep me full until lunch, unlike my "egg mcmuffin" breakfast. Plus, I can customize it a little every day so it doesn't feel like I'm eating the same thing on repeat. Not much else to report.
4/21 - Salt? Lack of sleep? Who knows. I feel bloated, but not necessarily heavier so I think this is simply water retention. Baked chicken thighs with homemade garlic butter noodles and green beans. Same thing for lunch today. I'll take it easier on the noodles for lunch as tonight we are doing pizza (frozen kind) and watching the new Batman. BF has been itching to watch it since it was released on HBOMax on Monday but wanted BigBro and I around to watch with him (he can be sweet in the oddest ways, I swear...) I have a bell pepper and some mini peppers I can munch on to add for veggies tonight.
4/22 - DNP
4/23 - DNP
4/24 - DNP
4/25 - Typical weekend bump. I didn't get quite enough water and I spent yesterday morning outside manually chopping up and removing roots from where I plan my garden to be. It was humid and I simply couldn't catch back up. Plus, probably retaining some water in muscles from the manual labor. Don't feel sore, but doesn't mean I'm not retaining anything. Dinner was also quite heavy, beer can chicken with fried okra and baked parmesan zucchini. I don't look overly bloated so I think it'll drop once I'm back on track with water and eating routine. Today's lunch is leftover meat from fajitas, steak and chicken. Out of bell peppers, but I have mini bell peppers (raw) to munch on. We have a kitchenette here at work so I can always take a little break to chop and cook those up should meetings allow. I have the last of my overnight oats for today. Need to figure out what I can bring for lunch for the next 3 mornings. My "mcmuffins" don't take too long to make so I may make those up in the evening or real quick in the morning before I leave for the day. Going to slowly try to push my breakfast further and further out and get back to fasting this week. It may take a couple weeks for my body to slowly adjust
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Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 58
Akron, Ohio
OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 145th Round!
I need to get back to 145.After losing 12 lbs. I was stuck at 174lbs. for a couple weeks until I found this challenge.
End R40: 171 (-3) - May 2018
End R41: 170.5 (-.5)
End R42: 168 (-2.5)
End R43: 165 (-3)
End R44: 163.5 (-1.5)
End R45: 163 (-.5)
End R46: 160 (-3)
End R47: 158.5 (-1.5)
End R48: 159 (+.5)
End R49: 157.5 (-1.5)
End R50: 154.5 (-3)
End R51: 154 (-.5)
End R52: 153 (-1)
End R53: 152.5 (-.5)
End R54: 151 (-1.5)
End R55: 149.5 (-1.5)
End R56: 146.5 (-3)
End R57: 146.5 (0)
End R58: 146.5 (0)
End R59: 144 (-2.5)
End R60: 144 (0)
End R61: 145 (+1)
End R62: 144 (-1)
End R63: 147.5 (+3.5) Christmas and New Year’s - 2018
End R64: 145 (-2.5)
End R65: 145.5 (+.5)
End R66: 144 (-1.5)
End R67: 142.5 (-1.5)
End R68: 143 (+.5)
End R69: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R70: 142 (-2.5)
End R71: 141.5 (-.5)
End R72: 140 (-1.5)
End R73: 141 (+1)
End R74: 143 (+2)
End R75: 142 (-1)
End R76: 144.5 (+2.5)
End R77: 144 (-.5)
End R78: 143.5 (-.5)
End R79: 143.5 (0)
End R80: 140 (-3.5)
End R81: 143.5 (+3.5)
End R82: 142 (-1.5)
End R83: 143.5 (+1.5)
End R84: 142.5 (-1)
End R85: 142 (-.5)
End R86: 142 (0)
End R87: 140.5 (-1.5)
End R88: 141.5 (+1)
End R89: 141.5 (0)
End R90: 145 (+3.5) Quit smoking - 2019
End R91: 145 (0)
End R92: 143.5 (-1.5)
End R93: 146 (+2.5)
End R94: 144.5 (-1.5)
End R95: 143.5 (-1)
End R96: 144.5 (+1)
End R97: 146.5 (+2) Thanksgiving aftermath
End R98: 145.5, BF33.2%, MM 63% (-1)
End R99: 147.5 (+2) Christmas - 2019
End R100: 147 (-.5) New Year
End R101: 147 (0)
End R102: 145.5 (-1.5)
End R103: 144 (-1.5)
End R104: 143(-1)
End R105: 143.5 (+.5)
End R106: 143.5 (0)
End R107: 143.5 (0)
End R108: 142 (-1.5)
End R109: 143 (+1)
End R110: 143 (0)
End R111: 144 (+1)
End R112: 146 (+2)
End R113: 143.5 (-2.5)
End R114: 146.5 (+3)
End R115: 146 (-.5)
End R116: 146 (0)
End R117: 145.5 (-.5)
End R118: 146 (+.5)
End R119: 146.5 (+.5)
End R120: 147 (+.5)
End R121: 147 (0)
End R122: 145 (-2)
End R123: 144.5 (-.5)
End R124: 143 (-1.5)
End R125: 143 (0) - Labor Day
End R126: 144.5 (+1.5)
End R127: 142.5(-2)
End R128: 143 (+.5)
End R129: 142.5 (-.5)
End R130: 144 (+1.5)
End R131: 144(0)
End R132: 143 (-1)
End R133: 144 (+1) Thanksgiving
End R134: 143.5
End R135: 143.5
End R136: 143.5 Christmas and New Year - 2020
End R137: 144 (+.5) Dan's cancer diagnosis
End R138: 145 (+1)
End R139: 146 (+1)
End R140: 145.5 (-.5)
End R141: 145
End R142: 145.5 (+.5)
End R143: 143.5 (-2) - Dan hospitalized
End R144: 143(-.5)
End R145: 143.5 (+.5)
End R146: 145 (+1.5) - Problems with Dan's treatment
End R147: 144.5 (-.5)
End R148: 145.5 (+1)
End R149: 145 (-.5)
End R150: 144 (-1)
End R151: 145 (+1)
End R152: 144.5 (-.5)Dan started BCG at CC
End R153: 145.5 (+1)
End R154: 146.5 (+1)
End R155: 146 (-.5)
End R156: 147.5 (+1.5)Dan ill from BCG/flu, G hospitalized, retina flash, RP died
End R157: 147.5(0)
End R158: 147.5(0)
End R159: 147(-.5)
End R160: 147.5(+.5)Dan clear from treatment
End R161: 147.5(0) L had covid
End R162: 146(-1.5)
End R163: 145.5(-.5)
End R164: 145(-.5)
End R165: 146 (+1) Dan's final BCG Maint. Mary's Memorial
End R166: 145.5 (-.5) E Bday/Halloween party
End R167: 145
End R168: 146(+1)
End R169: 145.5 Thanksgiving
End R170: 145.5 Dan cleared at CC again
End R171: 145.5
End R172: 148 (+2.5) Christmas - 2021
End R173: 147(-1) Heart monitor placed
End R174: 147(0)
End R175: 146(-1)
End R176: 146(0)
End R177: 145.5(-.5)
End R178: 145.5(0)
End R179: 146.5(+1)
End R180: 145(-1.5)
End R181: 146(+1)
End R182: 147(+1)
End R183: 145.5(-1.5) Dad passed away 4/10/22
SW: 145.5
Day/Weight/Comment
04/17 - 145.5
04/18 - 146
04/19 - 146
04/20 - 145
04/21 - 144
04/22 - 144.5
04/23 - 144
04/24 - DNW
04/25 - 147
04/26 - 146
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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 EW 167.6 (-1.4)
R184 SW 167.6 EW 166.4 (-1.2)
R184 SW: 167.6
R184 EW: 165.4
Day/Weight/Comment
4/17 / 167.6 / Third day in a row holding my normal BMI weight so that makes me feel happy. Working on getting a bit of a cushion now so that upward fluctuations are not putting me back in the overweight category. This is really just an "on paper" goal that makes me feel good, but I am looking forward to it. The sun is out, we've started the day with a large brunch, and we're hoping to get out to the mountains for a bit of adventure yet today.
4/18 / 168.6 / Busy work from home day today but I squeezed in my Peloton ride as part of my lunch hour. My husband and I will walk our dog after supper instead now that we have daylight for longer. Turkey meatballs with broccoli and a cauliflower potato mash for supper tonight.
4/19 / 167.6 / My magic number of this round
We are getting a big snowstorm here in Alberta. Busy day in the office with a walk at lunch. Waiting for my turn on the Peloton tonight.
4/20 / 167.6 / Long commute in this morning due to bad roads, but they were better by this evening. Got a walk in again at lunch. Chicken for dinner and then I'll ride the bike again. Days fly by with the commute taking up so much time.
4/21 / 166.4 / Two cool things happened today. Firstly, I saw my doctor for my first physical since I lost 125 pounds. He was so congratulatory and it made me feel like a million bucks to know I'd done what he likely thought I would never do. Secondly, I took the opportunity to make two informal meetings I had with my staff walking meetings and it's equated to over 15,000 steps today and counting.
4/22 / 165 / Day started with lots of snow so I spent my lunch break shoveling the walkway. I want to get in a Peloton ride after work but we also have dinner with friends and we're walking to their house so we'll see if I can fit it all in!
4/23 / 167.2 / Fun night out with our friends last night. They made homemade pizzas, we had wine, and played games. Had a 60 minute Peloton ride this morning. Date night with my husband tonight.
4/24 / 167 / Well today was a whirlwind! A bit of work, a brunch buffet to celebrate a 55th wedding anniversary for a couple that's dear to us, and then a trip to the mountains for a 60KM bike ride. Ready for bed!
4/25 / 166.8 / Body is tired today... will start with a dog walk over lunch hour and see if I am up for a lighter Peloton ride this evening. I have to get our taxes done this week too so I may try to finish that tonight instead.
4/26 / 166.4 / Managed to get my taxes done last night and a Peloton ride in. Early morning today going back to office made earlier by my cat waking me up. Time to get to it! See you in the next round.8 -
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, regain some semblance of discipline….
I am switching up my logging method to rounding to the nearest whole pound. Too much daily anxiety over these fractions!
Major Goal this round is to just lower my ten-day average.
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
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
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 184 Posts
Month/Day: Scale - First thing today before getting dressed, rounded to whole number.
/ Exercise - yesterday / Comment
Previous posts:
4/17: 215
/ yard work including wheelbarrows of dirt from point A to point B. Also, helping my parents prepare for a move. /
4/18: 218
/ none / Welp, this is a well-deserved kick in the teeth. Easter dinner was AMAZING. My contribution was a spiral cut ham on the smoker with lots of “value added,” like maple syrup with brown sugar-based meat rub between every layer. I ate too much of that plus twice baked potatoes, green bean casserole, corn pudding, dinner rolls, strawberry rhubarb pie, etc. etc. (did I mention Easter candy?)
So, today’s reading is not totally me. It includes all the above and significant water retention.
Happy Monday all!
4/19: 217
/ no exercise / but I am helping alongside brother haul some furniture out of my parents’ house today. Folks are downsizing in preparation for moving into a retirement community. They are beyond ready.
4/20: 215
/ moving furniture and wheeling dirt around the back yard. / Hello Biofreeze patch.
4/21: 216
/ very little / busy work day
4/22: 215
/ a lot of functional movement. / Happy Friday everyone. This will be a busy weekend fishing, yard work and helping parents.
4/23: 216
4/24: 216
4/25: 217
/ lots of exercise / and lots of food this past weekend. Too busy to post….
4/26: 217
/ Lifting heavy things at the folk’s house. / truth be told, I logged everything I ate yesterday for the first time in weeks. Very revealing. This must be why I don’t meet my goals. No hugs please. I need a slap to wake me up.
Onward.
On the bright side, we had our first Orioles on the jelly feeder yesterday. Male and female at different times.
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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).
R182 4/06/22: end weight 180. Moving Ave 179.8 (-.7). Ave calories 1489 (goal <1400).
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, 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.
R183 4/16/22: end weight 179.2. Moving Ave 179.3 (-.5). Ave calories 1482 (goal <1400).
R184 4/26/22: end weight 180.4. Moving average 180 (+.7). Ave calories 1588. (goal <1400).
Day/Weight/Calories/Comment
4/17 - 178.8
Ok, made yesterday’s <179 goal today, in spite of a few jelly beans last night. We’re going to friends’ for dinner, so I’m eating light during the day. Happy Easter, Passover, Ramadan, and whatever else you might be celebrating! 🪺
4/18 - 179.6
Not a surprise after last night’s dinner. I didn’t try to count calories, though I may still enter what I remember. Other than jelly beans, nothing was too crazy caloric. Off this morning for evaluation for upcoming cataract surgery. Not looking forward to this adventure.
4/19 - 181
Time lag from Sunday + salt yesterday. Calories were good, so this is temporary. Eye eval went well yesterday and I’m scheduled for June surgeries, but I still have a lot of Qs and feel like I’m being rushed into this. I’m going to do a bunch of research and then decide whether to go forward or postpone. The only vision issue I have is night driving, and I rarely do that. We’ll see. Off to doggy school!
4/20 - 180.2
Ok, headed back in the right direction. I still feel I can hit my 178 goal this round. Agility class today, so I’ll get some exercise. Last week, Rory knocked me down—ran into me on a turn toward a jump. Thank goodness we have nice padded mats. Hoping to stay on my feet today!
4/21 - 179.6
4/22 - 179.6
I snacked a bit last night, but not too horribly. Off for coffee with a good friend. Happy Friday!
4/23 - 180
Woops. Boy, it doesn’t take much to boing me right back up. Calories were only slightly high yesterday. Oh, well. Gorgeous day—my garden calls!
4/24 - 179.4
What a gorgeous weekend it’s been here. Working in the garden (going back in a minute) preparing beds for new roses arriving this week. Then it’s soup day—making a sweet potato chowder that sounds delish. It will be my 17th Sunday soup in 2022, all different. It’s been fun!
4/25 - 180
Rats.
4/26 - 180.4, running average 180
I just bought my pup, Rory, a “slow bowl” to make him eat more slowly. Maybe I need one? Oh, well, on to the next round.Goal for 2022-2023 Progress
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Round 184
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 61 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 142 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
R183 EW= 201.8
R184 EW= 202.2
Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.
********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 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]…..5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)
R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]…..7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)
R183 (04/07/22 thru 04/16/22) = …..2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 201.8)
R184 (04/17/22 thru 04/26/22) = …..0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight xxxxx)
Day/Weight/Comment
04/16 …..201.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
04/17 …..203.4 ….. (Trend weight 201.5) A good day yesterday dietary-wise. However, day 2 of no TMI and a serious lack of steps yesterday. Gotta burn what you eat!
04/18 …..204.8 ….. Trend weight 201.8) Did someone say Easter Dinner?
04/19 …..199.2 ….. (Trend weight 201.5) We went out for Easter Dinner and to see the Easter Bunny and find eggs with DGS #4 because of a lack of kitchen during my reno. I felt like I ate a normal amount and did not even finish. Yesterday (Monday) I was so swollen in my calves and ankles and stomach that I was miserable. I pushed water and only got in my 250 steps 3 times out of 13 on my fitbit. Barely over 3000 steps for the day. On the couch all day with headache and miserable uncomfortable swelling. My doctor recently gave me a water pill to help aid my heart until I see the cardiologist June 1st. It is prescribed to take 2-3 times a week which is why I sometimes feel my weight will go up & down. I took the pill yesterday and those steps are from going back & forth potty. I also took a magnesium pill to help with TMI because it had been a few days. Both worked. Imagine my shock to see over 5 ½ pounds down overnight when I was so immobile! Glad to see it under 200! I feel much better today but I’m starving and my body wants to make up for the lesser amounts of food yesterday. I’ll choose wisely.
04/20 …..200.8 ….. (Trend weight 201.5) I think this is my weight and body adjusting after such a large drop on the scale yesterday. While I’m not happy with this number, it does feel correct and right.
04/21 …..200.8 ….. (Trend weight 201.4) Holding steady but need to see improvement. Very low level calorie burn yesterday. I’ve got to up my game as much as I safely can.
04/22 …..200.2 ….. (Trend weight 201.3) I am making some good choices for the meals. Snacks still need to be worked on. Dinner tomorrow with my daughter will be in the next town over and will spill over my allowances. I’ll have to make today an extra good day for compensation. Babysitting DGS #4 today so up & down the stairs I go!
04/23 …..200.6 ….. [/color-blue] (Trend weight 201.2) I’m very happy to see my trend weight going down. Scale up a bit today but I feel very bloated. Diet choices were good yesterday but calorie burn was low level.
04/24 …..204.2 ….. (Trend weight 201.5) 3.6 lbs overnight gain because of dinner out. WTH? Rotiss chicken breast, a side of pasta, a side of cottage cheese. 2 Oatmeal raisin cookies. Not exactly a diet meal but over 3 ½ pounds? Okey dokey. Bad weather has already started for the day. Rain, thunderstorms, hail expected and possible tornado watches today. I guess I’ll be inside.
04/25 …..202.2 ….. (Trend weight 201.6) I closed all my fitbit rings for the first time in awhile. Extra large calorie burn overall and plenty of steps. Diet was just so-so and exercise wasn’t exactly structured but I’m happy to see it dropping back down. Time to get out of the 200 prison I’m in.
04/26 …..202.2 ….. (Trend weight 201.6) Better diet but low level movement. Very restricted with this middle of house new drywall and sanding going on. Travel today with my 77 year old friend several hours each way to get her to her neurology appointment for essential tremors. Lunch/Dinner will be out.
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
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Hi, I’m Kathy.
57, F, 5’8”
10th 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: 240.0
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
4/17 240.0
4/18 240.0 The reality of this weekend: not enough water, eating and enjoying things I only typically make 1-2 times/year, some stress, some movement, not enough sleep, skipped the gym. Not reality: I did not eat 7,000 calories, so I know this will drop in a few days! Now back on the plan.
4/19 239.6 Back to the gym yesterday and back on track.
4/20 239.8 I know the process works. I just have to stay focused and not get impatient or lose hope. Everything for today is planned and logged, and I’m headed to the gym after work.
4/21 239.2 Slowly coming down. Was at the office all day yesterday but took the time to plan and take lunch/snack with me instead of being caught without. Hit the gym last night. Meals for today are planned and logged.
4/22 238.0 Back to my pre-Easter low. Now to focus over the weekend. Meals for today are planned and logged. Have a great weekend, everyone!
4/23 238.8
4/24 238.0
4/25 238.0 Had a great weekend with friends and family. More movement than usual, which was fantastic. I even talked my husband into taking a walk with me after dinner yesterday. The scale feels stuck, but I know I’m doing the right things. Meals for today are planned and logged, and I’m headed to the gym after work.
4/26 237.6 Nice to see a new (lower) number. See you all for the next round!
R184 end: -2.4
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, -0.8
Round 183 EW 240.0, -2.26 -
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
SW RND 183 118.5 AW 119.1
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 184 119.0. AW. 119.9
4/17 120.5. GKI 9.3 Lots of carbs yesterday because I ate a bowl of bran flakes trying to get things moving and 1 slice of veggie pizza at the quilt show. Quite happy with that! Walked over 7000 steps - about 3 times by usual - very happy with that too!
4/18 120.5 GKI 9.3 Hung out with recent widower friend. Lox, cream cheese, crackers and cheese followed by Italian sausage and cheesecake.
4/19 121.5 GKI 7.5 OMAD Great Greek salad with steak. Eating was good, I only ate about 1/8 of a pita. Increase is from carbs over the weekend and no TMI. I think I’m full of 💩 LOL I couldn’t pass that up. Sorry if I offended anyone.
4/20 119.5 GKI 7.2 still waiting for TMI but almost no carbs yesterday. Finished Greek salad (maybe 3/4 c) made steak and cauliflower for dinner and even had a glass of wine
4/21 120.0 GKI 19.6 Subs at bingo last night, no plastic ware so I pulled the bread apart and put the meat, cheese, lettuce, tomato, and onion between the remaining crusts. It was a substantial portion which was surprising. Apparently, too substantial! I wish this wind would blow in some rain. The dust in the air is horrid.
4/22 119.0 GKI 9.6 Golden Corral this afternoon with neighbors (I ate protein and 1 hush puppy)
4/23 120.0 GKI 12.0 expected after GC.
4/24 120.5 GKI 9.1 Kielbasa peppers and onions, Culinary Lion “copycat Pizza Hut” keto pizza with sauce, peppers, onions, Genoa salami, white cheddar and mozzarella. DH had chest congestion yesterday ion arising, used nebulizer with some improvement. Waiting to see how he feels today, may do home test.
4/25 119.5. GKI 8.4 COVID home test was negative. So many having allergy issues because of the draught and crazy winds we’ve been having - we think this may have caused the lung congestion. (1081)
4/26 118.5 GKI 6.1 OMAD ground beef and green bean casserole6 -
Age: 63 5’5”
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
CW: 189.0 (04/16/22)
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 182: 190.2 (-1.0) Challenge 183: 189 (-1.2)
4/17 192.6 (+3.6) I had a huge binge day yesterday. I was planning to have an indulgence meal and then never stopped. I enjoyed every minute. The beauty of this is that I was confident I could get back on plan. Under calories today and a nice long walk with the dogs on a beautiful Easter Day. I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!
4/18 192.0 (+3.0) No organized exercise and a busy day today. Weight is starting to drop already. Now, just to stay consistent.
4/19 190.0 (+1.0) Heading to the pool this morning. My vacation begins in two and a half weeks. I’ve got a lot to do before then. I was hoping to be closer to 180 by now, but still happy with all of the progress I’ve made in the last year. I can’t believe I’m 30 pounds away from goal weight. I saw a number of former co-workers yesterday and they told me over and over again how great I looked. Some days I really see the difference and others all I can see are the rolls that still exist. My plan for vacation is to enjoy my meals but to eat smaller portions. I’ll be gone for two weeks. I know I’ll gain weight, but hopefully it resets my body so when I return, I’m in losing mode and can finally bust past this semi plateau. On countdown!!
4/20 189.0 (0) Feeling great today and happy to be back where I started this round. No indulgence meal until the very end. Not much exercise today beyond a walk with the dogs. I started adding half a scoop of protein powder to my oatmeal in the morning. I wasn’t getting quite enough protein.
4/21 190.2 (+1.2) It’s amazing what a salty meal can do. Lucky it’s only temporary. No organized exercise today, just playing with paint.
4/22 190.0 (+1.0) It’s been an incredibly busy week and I haven’t stayed on top of logging like I usually do. That’s playing a bit of havoc, but things will slow down in the next few days, thank goodness.
4/23 188.2 (-.8) Phew! Did you hear my huge sigh of relief from your house? My low weight was 188 on April 12th. I’m definitely adjusting to the slower weight loss and am not expecting huge whooshes. Just seeing it come down little by little is great. I had brunch with some of my friends yesterday. The big art auction for charity where one of my paintings will be available is April 30th. I did a brief fashion show yesterday with my friends and they helped me decide on an outfit. I’m so excited and will confidently sport an amazing dress for the first time in decades.
4/24 188.8 (-.2) Taking the dogs out for a long walk today and then painting. Just hoping to finish this round below my starting weight. When I get tough on myself, all I need to do is check out the results from previous challenges. I’m still heading down and eventually I’ll get there.
4/25 189.2 (+.2) Crazy busy day yesterday. I was moving furniture around the house and cleaning. I have to get back to logging. I’m swimming today. Just one more day in this challenge. Hoping to be down even a little.
4/26 189.6 (+.6) While I’m disappointed not to be down, I’m thrilled to still be in the 180’s, even if it’s only by tenths of a pound. I spent 8 challenges (80 days) in the 190’s. I’m 20 days into the 180’s. Patience, grasshopper. 9 -
Hi, I'm Jen!
Previous Rounds:Female, 5'9"Round 183 EW: 184.8 lbs (-1.4)
Highest weight: 08.19.2021 235 lbs
Round 172 SW: 200.2 lbs
Round 172 EW: 197.4 lbs (-2.8)
Round 173 EW: 193.8 lbs (-3.6)
Round 174 EW: 190.2 lbs (-3.6)
Round 175 EW: 190.6 lbs (+0.4)
Round 176 EW: 190.6 lbs (-0.0)
Round 177 EW: 191.0 lbs (+0.4)
Round 178 EW: 190.0 lbs (-1.0)
Round 179 EW: 184.4 lbs (-5.4)
Round 180 EW: 183.0 lbs (-1.4)
Round 181 EW: 182.2 lbs (-0.8)
Round 182 EW: 186.2 lbs (+4.0)
Round 184 GW: 183.0 lbs (-1.8)
04/17: 184.2 lbs (-0.6)
04/18: 185.6 lbs (+1.4)
No excuses. Clearly I'm eating more than I think I am.
04/19: 186.2 lbs (+0.6)
14/20: 185.6 lbs (-0.6)
Been more careful about food choices and weighing. Nuts and nut butters are too tempting so they are banished to the back of the pantry, out of sight until I feel like I can eat them in a reasonable amount. I'll get there, my willpower is weak right now though. Also getting in more steps and exercise in general. Determined to end this round lower than I started it.
04/21: 185.8 lbs (+0.2)
Not surprised. Work lunch yesterday and it seemed salty. Drinking lots of water today.
04/22: 185.6 lbs (-0.2)
At least the swings aren't as wild. Hike and gym day. Happy Friday everyone!
04/23: 183.0 lbs (-2.6)
Not sure this is real, but it feels good! Been more mindful of what I'm eating and moving more. Active day planned today, so hopefully this is the start of a trend!
04/24: 185.0 lbs (+2.0)
Yup, it wasn't real!
04/25: 185.6 lbs (+0.6)
Didn't make it to the gym this weekend but I did walk a lot. Feeling mentally and physically exhausted.
04/26: 184.4 lbs (-1.2)
Well, I ended the round lower than I started, so that counts as a win. This bouncing around is rough. I was pretty consistent and now I never know what to expect. Oh well, onward!
Round 184 loss: -0.4 lbs6 -
Round 184 (my 20th)
April 17, 2022 - April 26, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3RSW: 134.9 pounds (04/16/22, EO Round 183)
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
R183 EW: 134.9
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range
Day/Weight/Comment
4/17: 133.6 - Happy Easter! Weird eating yesterday - one large meal early afternoon with a lot of heavy snacking and tasting the rest of the day as I prepared for our Easter celebration. Not getting enough sleep though - really, really need to work on this one.
4/18: 133.6 - Another one large meal at lunch with waaaay too many nibbles the rest of the day celebrating Easter with extended family . Good sleep for once though and managed to get my workout in.
4/19: 133.6 - Back on track with eating, although still finishing up food from Easter which is pretty calorie dense. Good workouts and good sleep.
4/20: 134.7 - Had good workouts and good sleep. We met some friends at a restaurant and I still had a hankering for something sweet when we got home. Managed to stop myself before I went over calories, but it was super close.
4/21: 134.7 - Normal-ish workouts and eating. Finally moved into the 21st century and got some bluetooth earbuds to use out on my walks. So convenient!
4/22: 134.0 - Lots of snacky eating yesterday. Need to get back to more balanced meals. We have a lot of social things planned for the next week, so it may be tough.
4/23: 134.7 - Normal eating, but a bit of sampling of things I was cooking. Normal workouts.
4/24: 134.7 - Did an early workout before brunch with friends.
4/25: 134.9 - Back to where I started the round. Workout and then some quick house cleaning. Normal eating and good sleep.
4/26: 134.9 - Normal eating, workouts, sleep. I was hoping to be down a little bit to have more of a cushion in the maintenance rage.
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 0.0 pounds6 -
SW - 212 Jan. 25.
1st Goal - 199 ✅
2nd Goal - 179
UG - 149
Step Goal 50,000 at some point
4/17 ~ 184.6 - 15,100 steps and 95 active minutes. Went for a beautiful 6k walk around a lake then a visit with the GDs they are so sweet. Easter dinner today and hopefully a good walk in. Hope everyone had a great round.
4/18 ~ 185.9 - 14,200 and 89. Got in a small walk and had a great dinner with family including dessert, chocolate and wine!! SO has gone off to work, looks like a few weeks so I should be able to get back to my lower weight soon. Just have to fight all this rain in the forecast. Oh so looking forward to sunny days.
4/19 ~ 186.6 - 17,600 and 118. Little unexplained jump up. My days have been like that the last few, not worried as I am still going in the right direction for calories and exercise. Got in a great walk yesterday in the pouring rain.
4/20 ~ 185.8 - 21,800 and 156. Long after work walk. NSV I have fit back into some of my spring clothes! Plus some of the clothes I've been wearing are a little too large. In the next few weeks I'll remove them from my closet. Scale reads are all over the place and I have a small road trip into Vancouver Thursday/Friday which I'm sure will effect my calorie intake and exercise but I am aware. The 170's are just going to take a few tries to get to, lol.
4/21 ~ 183.8 - 17,100 and 118. It was pouring rain but I got out there and got SOAKED! I do enjoy my walks even in the rain. I don't think I will be able to weigh in tomorrow or will be a different scale or maybe when I get back home late late Friday night, will see. Nice to see this 183 but after my road trip it'll bounce back up. I just have to get back here and I'll be fine!
4/22 ~ DNW - 13,600 and 76. Not bad for lots of driving and sitting. Hotel had a scale but the battery was dead. Ate mindfully and slept horribly. Happy Friday all!
4/23 ~ 182.7 - 19,600 and 108. Wow, that’s a surprise. Did lots of walking in the beautiful sunshine (finally!) Ate out for all 3 meals. Granola bowl for breakfast with a vanilla latte. Avocado salad for lunch with an Iced latte and a Salmon burger with green salad on the ferry home. Had a great time with my Mom ❤️ … I am way way behind on reading posts but I’m here cheering for you!! Hope your weekend is sunny ☀️
4/24 ~ 182.9 - 24,800 and 189. Nice sunny day and went for a great walk.
4/25 ~ 182.3 - 10,500 and 64. 🙂
4/26 ~ 180.6 - 11;800 and 70 minutes. I think this number is a combination of dehydration and some TMI. Oh and some great sleep.
See you all in the next round!! 🏆
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5’7, female, 42 years old
HW: 240
GW: 140?
RSW: 225
RSW: 225
4/19: DNW
4/20: 224.8 (-.2) - getting over a terrible cold. Plan for the day is to go on a short walk, keep up with my water goal, and get my Fitbit back up and running.
4/21: 225 (+.2) - I expected this. Too much sodium yesterday.
4/22: 224 (-1.0) - there we go . . .
4/23: 224.2 (+.2) -
4/24: 223.2 (-1.0) - I would love to see 223 tomorrow morning. Going to be extra mindful to get there. That would put me out of BMI obese class II and into obese class I. Packing for a beach trip tomorrow. We will be gone all week, but we are driving and have a house and we only plan to eat out once or twice. I have all the meals planned and plan to pack the scale too (husband thinks I am nuts bringing the scale. It doesn’t take up too much room though!)
4/25: 222.4 (-.8) - Hooray! Hello obese classI bmi!
4/26: 223.0 (+.6) - Meh. 5 hours in the car, stopped for lunch (had a small Caesar salad and stole a couple Cajun tots from my kids - really only a few though!) Not enough water though. Slept awful (with both kids and the dog - husband left for the other room, he’s smart.) Glad to be down for the week though. See y’all next round.
Round 184: 225-223 (-2.0lbs)
R64: 207.8-200.8 (-7.0lbs)
R65: 200.8-200.6 (-0.2lbs)
R66: 200.6-194.8 (-6.0lbs )
R67: 194.8-193.6 (-1.2lbs)
R68: 193.6-188.8 (-4.8lbs)
R69: 188.8-185.6 (-3.2lbs)
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R184: 225-223 (-2.0lbs)
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Hi everyone, my last round here was in March 2019 (R69) with a weight of 185.6. Back now at 225 (ugh!) Unchecked thyroid levels = rapid weight gain during the height of covid quarantine with a high weight of 240. I don’t have a thyroid due to cancer and, well . . . here I am today heavier than ever, more determined than ever.
Anyway, this challenge was really helpful in keeping me accountable a few years ago, so I am jumping back in! Will do my first official weigh in tomorrow morning.
Love seeing some familiar faces still at it here. You are all AMAZING!6 -
⚡R 184!⚡
Goal: No more than 60 g added sugar daily, 4 walks this round denoted by**
Highest weight: 178.8
R 184 Starting weight: 168.8
SW: 168.8
Day/Weight/Comment
4/16 168.8 lbs Much better! Of course I didn't lose 2.8 lbs overnight, but more importantly, I hadn't gained 2+ lbs overnight, either when I was up yesterday.
4/17 DNW Easter
4/18 DNW (my birthday!) 🎂
4/19 169.6 lbs I'm shocked I made it through Easter and my birthday without a major gain! Worried it might show up tomorrow.
4/20 168.0 lbs Huh. This is surprising. I've got company all week and have decided my goal is simply to maintain this round, so any loss is a bonus!
4/21 DNW
4/22 DNW
4/23 DNW
4/24 167.4 Back to the scale after a family vacation for my birthday week. It was great seeing everyone, but not so great on my routine. I didn't have the highest hopes for a round that includes Easter + my birthday, and I'm shocked to be down!
4/25 168.6 Up again, but not by much. Back to where I started this round, and my goal was to maintain, so it's okay.
4/26 167.4 I'm down more than a pound this round with all the company and Easter dinner and birthday cake? No idea why but really pleased with this and excited to see what the next round brings.
R 178 loss: (-1.2 lbs)
R 179 loss: (-3 lbs)
R 180 loss: (-1.1 lbs)
R 181 loss: (-2 lbs)
R 182 loss: (-1.8 lbs)
R 183 GAIN:(+2 lbs)
R 184 loss: (-1.4 lbs)
Loss to date: 8.5 lbs8 -
HW: 168
UGW: 116
R183 End weight: 147.1
R184 GW: 145
4/17: 150.1
4/18: 147.4
4/19: 150.8
4/20: 150
4/21: -
4/22: -
4/23: -
4/24: -
4/25: 151.6
4/26: 150.4 | Well that's unfortunate. Maybe the next round will be better.8 -
JGM10Ds -|- Round 184
🥰🥚🐣🐥🐰🐥🐣🥚🥰
🥚🐣🐥🐰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; 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 184
Round 183 EW: 138.6
Day/Weight/Comment
17/04: 138.4: Daily Habits🌷
18/04: 138.5: Daily Habits🌷
19/04: 138.2: Daily Habits🌷
20/04: 138.5: Daily Habits🌷It was my birthday today so I fully expect my weight to be up a little tomorrow 😝
21/04: 138.9: Daily Habits🌷Thank you so much for the birthday wishes. Not up as much as I expected, but then I did walk 13,799 steps, so that probably offset the birthday fare.
22/04: 138.8: Daily Habits🌷
23/04: 138.6: Daily Habits🌷
24/04: 138.5: Daily Habits🌷
25/04: 138.8: Daily Habits🌷
26/04: 138.5: 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.
4 -
SW: 221.9
Day/Weight/Comment
4/17: 221.9 - I used to do these challenges, but the past few months I had some issues with depression and weighing and tracking were too much for me mentally, so I spent the last couple of months focusing on my mental health. I have been doing better and for the last few weeks I've started back tracking and making healthy changes. So, I was excited to see this challenge starting today so I can start back to daily weighing.
4/18: -222.0 Had a great day with my trainer yesterday and then went out for 3-mile walk. Today I tried a new recipe and it turned out really good.
4/19: -222.4
4/20: -222.4
4/21: -222.8
4/22: -221.3
4/23: -222.2
4/24: -220.9
4/25: -220.0
4/26: -221.1
SW: 221.9 EW 221.1 (-0.8)
4 -
SW: 198 but I was 213
GW: 175
4/27 198 Motivated!
4/28
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5/63 -
@coblujay Over the past several years I have mentioned my own experience when I hit a “plateau.” It’s not easy to stick to a plan when you don’t see significant progress but I know you will do it. And I will point out my own experience once again for anyone who reads this - it took me FOUR MONTHS to bounce down and up and down through one 10 pound bracket. Hang in there! You’ve got this!3
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@jlpell1981 et al
Round 185 is here -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10862897/just-give-me-10-days-round-185#latest1 -
Day/Weight/Comment
OW 224.8
SW:201.6
Goal this round: ONEderland
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4/17 201.6. Over indulged on Easter, so back on track tomorrow... probably going to go up tomorrow. Thank you Easter Bunny!
4/18 203.6. MINI EGGS
4/19. 203. had a great work out yesterday, stayed in my calories...back on track = )
4/20. 202.2. seeing changes in my body.... and the scale is going in the right direction = )
4/21. 202.4. I really have to get the Easter candy out of my house!
4/22. 200.8. hope it sticks
4/23. 200.8. Can't lie was hoping to see a 1 today... on the left side of the decimal
4/24 201.6 Family party today, was not terrible, but did not track accurately. Still happy to be going to the dr today with a 24 pound loss. Still not giving up on this challenges goal!
4/25
4/26 202.42 -
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
04/15 - 149.5 at 9:00 a.m. ...5.56 miles in 97 mins
04/16 - 148.3 at 9:00 a.m. ...zero
Day/Weight/Comment
04/17 - 148.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.56 miles in 97 mins
04/18 - 149.5 at 8:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/19 - 148.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...another zero day!!
04/20 - 147.9 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/21 - 148.1 at 5:30 a.m. ...sick day
04/22 - 147.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...another sick day
04/23 - 146.9 at 8:45 a.m. ...5.52 miles in 104 mins
04/24 - 148.1 at 8:15 a.m. ...zero
04/25 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.16 miles in 133 mins
04/26 - 147.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.17 miles in 113 mins
Chris2 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@coblujay Over the past several years I have mentioned my own experience when I hit a “plateau.” It’s not easy to stick to a plan when you don’t see significant progress but I know you will do it. And I will point out my own experience once again for anyone who reads this - it took me FOUR MONTHS to bounce down and up and down through one 10 pound bracket. Hang in there! You’ve got this!
You are always such an inspiration @quiltingjaine Thank you, my friend!!1 -
@coblujay thank you, I always try to help, sometimes I fail. That is part of life.1
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Hi, I am in again. Thanks for starting each one!! I really appreciate the effort you put into it.
72 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 183 SW= 149.2 EW= 147.8 AW= 148.42
Round 150 EW= 149 AW= 149.3
Round 151 EW= 149.4 AW= 148.73
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
Rnds 161, 162, 163 tried a month of not weighing..pretty much maintained Ready to work to a healthy weight.
Round 164 SW= 152.8 EW= 151.8 AW= 152.06
Round 165 SW= 150.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 150.48 was at dd's house most of this round
Round 166 SW= 153.6 EW= 150.6 AW= 151.85
Round 167 SW= 151 EW= 152.4 AW= 152.69
Round 168 SW= 152 EW= 149.6 AW= 150.79
Round 169 SW= 150.4 EW= 152.2 AW= 151.1
Round 170 SW= 152 EW=149.8 AW= 150.72
Round 171 SW= 150.2 EW=150.2 AW= 150.36
round 172 SW= 149.6 EW= 150.6 AW= 151.3
Round 173 SW= 154.2 EW= 150.4 AW= 151.76
Round 174 SW= 151.6 EW= 151.6 AW= 151.14
Round 175 SW= 151 EW= 149 AW= 149.84 Yay..coming back down
Round 176 SW= 149.2 EW= 150.6 AW= 150.2
Round 177 SW= 151.2 EW= 151.6 AW= 150.76
Round 178 SW= 151.4 EW= 148.2 AW= 149.9
Round 179 SW= 148.2 EW= 148.2 AW= 148 [/spoiler}
Round 180 SW= 148 EW= 148.4 AW= 148.08 oops went up a little
Round 181 SW= 151.8 EW= 148.8 AW= 150.19 not unexpected since at dd's
Round 182 SW= 149.2 EW= 149 AW= 149.3
round 184 SW= 147.8 EW= 147.6 AW= 147.74
I am trying to eat more plant based and eliminating dairy to see what effect it has on me. Not been doing well on the no dairy!
Had my Medicare Wellness check & they measured me 3/4" taller than usual...don't really believe it, lol.
My goal each round is to have my AW lower than the round before (need to be more consistent with that)
4-15= 148
4-16= 147.8
on to a new round...
4-17= 148
4-18= 148.8
4-19= 148.4
4-20= 149
4-21= 147.6
4-22= 148.2
4-23= 147.2 been doing better with no dairy
4-24= 146.8 wow...this is the lowest I have been in a long time
4-25= 145.8
4-26= 147.62
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