Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 191

SheilaBoneham · July 2022

🦋🌸🐝🌼🪺🌞

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).
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)
R185 5/06/22: end weight 179.6. Moving average 180 (+/-0). Ave calories 1820. (goal <1400).
R186 5/16/22: end weight 181.6. Moving average 181.4 (+1.4). Ave calories 1744. (Goal <1400).
R187 5/26/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 180.4 (-1). Ave calories 1859. (Goal <1400).
R188 6/05/22: end weight 181. Moving ave 182.2 (+1.8). Ave calories 1835. (Goal <1600).
R189 6/15/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.7 (-1.5). Ave calories 1559. (Goal <1600).

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
2015: end weight running average 178.2
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
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.

R190 6/25/22: end weight 179 (goal!). Moving Ave 179.6 (-1.1). Ave calories 1814 (Goal <1600).
R191 7/05/22: goals—calories <1600.

Day/Weight/Calories/Comment

6/26 - 179.6
I know half a pound isn’t significant, but still….Ever since the doctor’s dietitian put me on that very restrictive elimination diet 4 years ago to look for sensitivities (I have none), I find it harder than it’s ever been in my life to lose weight, and oh so easy to gain. I should have known better, but the quick weight loss then was so gratifying I didn’t question it. They — especially the dietician —should have known better for sure! Ok, just letting off steam, because it’s so frustrating to find it so hard to lose when I’m sticking to my food goals. No hugs needed, I’m just venting, and I’ll keep sticking to it. Have a lovely Sunday!

6/27 - 180
Ok, whatever. I did have some rhubarb ginger crisp last night, but my overall calories were fine. I made my 26th different weekly soup yesterday—West African Peanut Soup with chicken. Really good! This soup challenge has been a lot of fun. Now to find 26 more different soups! 🍵

6/28 - 179.8
Nothing much to report! 😁

6/29 - 181.2
Whaaaa??? This makes no sense, unless I’m waterlogged. I mean, it has to be water—I didn’t gain a pound and a half overnight. Calories were fine, though fat was a bit high, and I was on my feet at dog training for 5 hours, so not exactly sedentary. I don’t get it. I thought about fibbing to you guys, but what’s the point of that? Anyway, I’m disgusted. Hoping it falls back off.

6/30 - 179.6
That’s better. And I was so glum yesterday I forget to mention Tuesday was my pup Rory’s birthday! He’s a year old now, and to celebrate, he passed his AKC Temperment and Advanced Canine Good Citizen tests and his Therapy Dog test on Tuesday, the first day he was eligible. Here he is looking all grown up.

7/01 - 180.2
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! My dad was born in Alberta and my mom and her family immigrated to Alberta from Scotland when she was a kid; my siblings were born there, and I am eligible for Canadian citizenship by birth. Had I known that when I was younger, I would have applied. Still might! 🇨🇦

7/02 - 180.6
Ackkk. I had my typical Friday night snack attack. I don’t know what gets into me on Friday nights. Oh, well. Off for a tracking session with the pup. Maybe that will burn off a little of it. Happy Saturday!

7/03 - 180.2

7/04 - 180
Slowly, slowly. Yeesh!

7/05 -

Goal for 2022-2023 Progress

coblujay · July 2022

Happy belated Canada day to all of our Canadian friends!

Age: 63 5’5” 
SW: 264.1 (5/11/21)
 CW: 194.0 (6/25/22)  
UGW: 160
End of 10 day challenge goal: 193.0

Drink 64+ oz water a day 
Swim, Circuit, Hike (4x week) Log Daily

Challenges 156-160: SW 247.2 EW 235.6 (-11.6)
Challenges 161-165: SW 235.6 EW 218.6 (-17.0)
Challenges 166-170: SW 218.6 EW 206.4 (-12.2) 
Challenges 171-175: SW 206.4 EW 196.0 (-10.4) 
Challenges 176-180: SW 196.0 EW 191.4 (-4.6) 
Challenges 181-185: SW 191.4 EW 189.2 (-2.2)
Challenge 186-190 SW 189.2 EW 194.0 Vacation (+4.8)

6/26 193.8 (-.2) A long walk with the dogs today and then lunch with my sister.
6/27 195.4 (+1.4) Had a wonderful lunch yesterday as my indulgence meal.
6/28 194.8 (+.8) Hike with the dogs today. Feeling tired but more energized on the diet front.
6/29 193.6 (-.4) Busy with several meetings. No organized exercise. My meal service dropped off some really healthy options yesterday. I’m hopeful this is going to help me break through and get back on the downward trend.
6/30 193.4 (-.6) Swimming today and several business meetings.
7/1 194.0 (0) Had a larger lunch yesterday. Not surprised. Heading out to visit an art festival today, so lots of walking on the agenda.
7/2 195.4 (+1.4) Surprise bounce. The art festival was really amazing and it's such a fun way to get exercise.
7/3 194.4 (+.4)
7/4 193.0 (-1.0) My sister and I hiked yesterday…4.7 miles, 639ft elevation gain. I have so much more endurance than I had last year at this time and this was at a faster pace, but it wasn’t as difficult a hike this time so it’s hard to compare. I’ll be really happy to be down this round, so I need to really pay attention today and make my breakfasts and snacks for the week today. Happy 4th of July!

Lynn__W · July 2022

6/26: 166
6/27: 166
6/28: 165.2
6/29: 163.6
6/30: 163.8
7/01: 164.4
7/02: 164.4
7/03
7/04: 165.6 - yesterday was weird; a high carb day with lots of bread.
7/05

eaper64 · July 2022

ROUND 188
SW: 179.2

ROUND 189
SW: 180.2

ROUND 190
SW: ?

6/24 176.6 back from vacation. was i stressing over gaining weight so i didn't eat as much, or was i not stress eating? kinda like that old tootsie pop commercial, "the world may never know".

6/25 175.8 don't believe everything you see. it HAS to be my scale messing with me again because everyone knows i don't lose almost a pound overnight. someday i will invest in a better scale. until then....i'm enjoying the tiny fibs it tells me every once in a while.

ROUND 191
SW: 174.4

Day/Weight/Comment

6/26: 174.4 i will keep accepting these lower weights my scale is spitting out, just as i will accept the higher ones when it decides to tell the truth. maybe it's all my fault, and i should change the batteries? I forgot to mention my failures that have occurred since vacation. i am ashamed to say i have had a set back in my quitting smoking. i know that i will have to get that under control as well as my eating habits. i have also failed in my walking. i will need to get motivated and include that also. i have emotional stress in my life right now, which i see an end to in the future but that will take a few months. my weeks vacation visiting with family was nothing but smiles and laughter. driving home my failures began, and i realized i must do something besides diet and exercise for myself. i will continue to recognize my failures, but i will not beat myself up over them. a slow and steady path in the right direction is what i have chosen.

6/27: 174.4 i looked up how many calories i should be eating if i am sedentary and oh lordy lordy they're really trying to starve people! i did my check in yesterday and "whoop whoop" my neck is 1/2 in thinner! wow! was that a good feeling! i still haven't gotten back to my walks outside. i did spend 3 hours walking in a circle around my livingroom yesterday, and i think i am going to start calling the time i struggle with the dog to take her medicine "my cardio workout".

6/28: 174.8 OK scale... i must weigh 174.(something). my calories were good, my macros were good. my exercise was non-existant. aaarrrgggh, i thought getting back to exercising would be easier than this.

6/29: 174 changed the batteries in my scale, and my weight remained about the same. i'm owing my scale an apology now for accusing it of lying to me. my calorie intake was super low yesterday, i wasn't feeling very hungry. maybe it was because of the migraine lurking to attack me last night, but it's almost noon time today and i still have no appetite. i was thinking earlier how great this group is. no one is judgmental and everyone so supportive. it's excellent therapy without the giant price tag.

6/30: 173.6 another day of too low intake, but again great macros. i forced myself to go for my walk yesterday. 1.9mi @3mph. when i got home i was questioning my sanity. 2 weeks without walking, last night felt like a nightmare, but i'm sure it'll get better again. i am trying to do my walks 3-4 times a week.

7/: 172.4 calorie intake was at "sustain" level, so i'm shocked to see this loss. macros pretty good.

7/2: 174.0 calories were good. it had rained all day, so i never went on my walk. weighed myself in the afternoon, after already eating. today i will be hooking up with my sister and her family. we are going to a dinner theatre so i am expecting a gain for tomorrow.

7/3: 175.4 that's a huge move in the wrong direction. i went 700 calories over my allowed amount yesterday... shameful. i will be going on a cruise in 2 weeks, i am already anticipating the work i will have to do when i get back from that.

7/4: 173.6 of course there's a cookout today. it shouldn't be much of a problem through

7/5

JbeanR0212 · July 2022

Determined to get back into shape & do the things I love. Started this journey 4/4/22 at 180lbs and wish I would have found this amazing group sooner.
- Jenn / UGW: ~130lbs. fit & toned

I like to dance in celebration of those who inspire me on this journey. Don’t be surprised if I ask you for a song to add to my workout playlist.

R189: SW - 171.5 / EW - 170.0 (-1.5)
R190: EW - 167.7 (-2.3)
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Day/Weight/Comment

6/26 - 166.4 (-1.3) - Good to see that increase the last two days go away but surprised because of yesterday’s workout. 💧192 oz. 🥗 under 💪 1,113 Active burn 👟 12,915 ⛑ +68 (288). Weekend burn challenge continues today, bring on the exhaustion! Anticipate inflammation will cause weight to rise again before falling. See where this ride takes me.
“If the plan doesn't work, change the plan, not the goal.” - Muneer Ahmed

6/27 - 165.9 (-.5) - Bring on the rise, I was on fire this weekend. Total NSV, I still had plenty of energy! After surpassing my pledge I decided to back off & recover💧174 oz. 🥗 under 💪1,477 Active burn 👟17,168 ⛑+64 (316). Well earned R&R day!
"Persistence can change failure into extraordinary achievement.” - Matt Biondi

6/28 - 164.1 (-1.8) - Kids were too exhausted from a weekend helping on the farm so decided to jump ahead with work. NSV: No DOM’s (🤷‍♀️ maybe weight won’t shoot up afterall….). 💧182oz. 🥗 Under 💪293 👟7,431 ⛑+14 (301).
“If you stumble, make it part of the dance” - River Maria Urke

6/29 - 163.9 (-.2) - Well the scale hasn’t been telling me at all what I expected it to but I’ll take it! Long and exhausting day, I have some catching up to do. Focused on being conservative when logging my SUP time. 💧164 oz. 🥗 under 💪 661 👟4,259 but I’m certain my arms made up for it ⛑ +22 (278).
“IT WILL HURT. IT WILL TAKE TIME. IT WILL REQUIRE DEDICATION, WILLPOWER AND SACRIFICE. YOU WILL NEED TO PUSH YOUR BODY TO ITS MAX. THERE WILL BE TEMPTATION. BUT I PROMISE, IT'S WORTH IT.”

6/30 - 163.2 (-.7) - Another long day but found ways to get up & move. Need to finish off those June dances.💧176 oz. 🥗 under 💪 354 👟11,372 ⛑ +15 (240).
“The only thing that will make you happy is being happy with who you are.” - Goldie Hawn

7/1 - 163.8 (+.6) - 💧160 oz. 🥗net under 💪598 👟10,663 ⛑ +29 (234). Rough night! Incredibly drowsy/groggy/grumpy today and avoiding caffeine. Expect meds/stress to cause more weight increase over next several days. Urgent virtual appointment in a bit (no sedated driving). All neighbors know me well, they are understanding and respectful of my condition…… guessing it’s the newbie’s on the block that kept shaking my windows with all the booming last night. Hoping my therapist can help prepare me for a friendly chat. Group meet tomorrow morning. It’s very likely I won’t get a work out in today.
“Life is tough my darling, but so are you.” -Stephanie Bennett Henry

7/2 - 163.2 (-.4) - Napped on & off all of yesterday and still very drowsy coming off meds. Was able to get some soothing Tai Chi & Yoga in though. Headed to meeting and not sure what the day will hold. Hoping to have more energy. 💧128 oz 🥗 Under 💪177 👟2,512 ⛑+5 (233).
“Sometimes you need yoga. Sometimes you need a beer. Sometimes you need both.”

7/3 - 163.5 (+.3) - Still drowsy & been napping a lot. Should’ve eaten lower cal’s these past couple days, expecting scale to jump higher. TMI & hoping to have more energy to move today. 💧80oz. (Way under goal), 🥗under 💪222 (more Tai Chi) 👟2,347 ⛑ +3 (177).
“Your energy is your currency. Spend it well. Invest it Wisely.” - Emily Maroutian

7/4 - 163.1 (-.4) - Well at least I‘ve been maintaining for the most part through the madness. Will be back to my usual self soon. Wishing my USA friends a wonderful Independence Day. 💧176oz. 🥗under 💪482 👟4,033 ⛑ +25 (141).

GoRun2 · July 2022

Round Goal Weight: There is a week left in this round so I’d like to lose 1 pound in 7 days.
Day/Weight/Comment
6/26
6/27
6/28 – 138.6 Yesterday was a good day. I got in a 4 mile walk and ate healthy on program foods. It helps that I was busy which keeps me from snacking more than planned.
6/29 – 137.8 Yesterday was a good day. Had a glass of wine but still showed a loss.
6/30
7/1
7/2
7/3- 137.6 My weight has been going up and down for 2 lbs. I’m salt sensitive so once we go out to eat, it goes up again. Portion control is also a problem when we eat out. I’ve never been good at packing half away for later or leaving half on the plate. Tall thin husband doesn’t want to split a dinner. More things to practice.
On the good side, I walk about 4 miles a day. Walked 5 yesterday with hills. My foot is a little sore so I’ll take today off from walking.

7/4 – 136.8 Wow, look at that, down 2 pounds this round. That is very good for me. May bounce back up tomorrow. Going to BBQ today. Taking green salad and wild rice salad with beans so I have healthy choices.
7/5

deepwoodslady · July 2022

To All my fellow Americans:

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mags_sloniker · July 2022

33 year old female
5’7”
HW 231
GW Range 150-155
This is my first round!

Day, Weight, Comment

6/26: 158.2 - today is my “relaxed eating” day so I fully anticipate a gain on the scale tomorrow. I will take it because I feel great, I still tracked all of my food (a huge win for me), I still got some movement in, and I’m ready to jump into tomorrow!
6/27: 157.9 - feeling a little under the weather today, but pleasantly surprised at my weigh in this morning. I’m feeling extra hungry and a little headachy today but I had a good workout this morning so that definitely helped.
6/28: 156.9 - yesterday ended up being a great day! I was able to avoid a binge, I ate well within my calorie range, and had a good workout. I started this morning big with a workout but we have pizza every Tuesday night, so I generally expect a little gain on Wednesday mornings.
6/29: 156.9 - I stayed exactly the same as yesterday so I’m thrilled! Here’s to another day of tracking!
6/30: 155.8 - wow! Y’all today is a great day to have a great day! I am just feeling incredible this week! Tracking and exercise and water, oh my!
7/01: 154.8 - how is it already July?! I have a planned higher calorie day today so not expecting a loss tomorrow. I’ll still be tracking, and that’s always the goal for me!
7/02: 152.9 - I’m about to get my workout in for the day, and I commit to tracking all of my food today as well! I also really need to focus on water, because I didn’t have enough yesterday.
7/03: 154.6 - up a bit from yesterday. Still not enough water, not a ton of movement, and loads of salt, so I’m not surprised!!
7/04: 153.7 - my favorite part of this challenge is how much it’s keeping me accountable to tracking. It’s been hugely motivating and I can’t wait to do it again!
7/05

deepwoodslady · July 2022

Round 191

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 149 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
R190 EW= 203.8
R191 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

********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) = …..4.7 GAINED (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 202.2)

R185 (04/27/22 thru 05/06/22) = …..1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 203.4)

R186 (05/07/22 thru 05/16/22) = …..0.0 LOST (Ending Weight 203.4)

R187 (05/17/22 thru 05/26/22) = …..0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 203.0)

R188 (05/27/22 thru 06/05/22) = …..1.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.6)

R189 (06/06/22 thru 06/15/22) = …..2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 206.8)

R190 (06/16/22 thru 06/25/22) = …..3.0 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R191 (06/26/22 thru 07/05/22) = …..xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
06/25 …..203.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
06/26 …..202.8 ….. (Trend weight 204.0)
06/27 …..198.4 ….. (Trend weight 203.5) 06/28 …..198.8 ….. (Trend weight 203.0)
06/29 …..201.0 ….. (Trend weight 202.8)

06/30 …..DNW ….. (Trend weight DNW] After 3 days of travel sitting, a 4 hour (mostly sitting) testing window and restaurants, I did not want to see the temporary rise again, so I will weigh tomorrow and take the punches then. Hopefully it will not be too inflated by then. Heart monitor is off. Now I wait for a call from the doctor for immediate results, then an appt on July 12 for a treatment plan.

07/01 ……202.8 ….. (Trend weight 203.0) It was a very emotionally disturbing day yesterday with my daughter. I definitely am out of whack today. No TMI, no sleep last night, and extra comfort food very late, right before bed. I feel like death warmed over today. I hope I can just relax later. Today is my son’s birthday who lives with me. I will take him on an outing on another day when I can feel better.

07/02 ……202.6 ….. (Trend weight 203.2) Back in the right direction. It was a very slow rest day. Dietary=good. Exercise=none. In a bit of a funk after the argument with daughter.

07/03 ……204.6 ….. (Trend weight 203.4) And this is what happens when you accumulate fluid in your ankles and feet folks. Obviously, yesterday was not waterpill day. Today is, so I should see improvement tomorrow. Again, so hard to gauge how my actual weight is doing like this. I take my pill every other day (but not when traveling. I may miss a few and really bloat up at times). Yesterday was a great day. Stayed within calories, closed all my circles on my fitbit, took a walk and also used the stationary bike. My scale shows no increase in my fat on my body also so that is good (and an indication). I hate this guessing game.

07/04 ……203.6 ….. (Trend weight 203.4) So this is where I sit after a waterpill yesterday. Not real happy with the number. I had all great numbers on fitbit yesterday closing all circles and having higher numbers than I’ve had in awhile. I’ve got more work to do! My goal each round is to lose ANYTHING and I am 0.2 down today from start weight. Hopefully tomorrow will yield an even better number but…….today is no waterpill so I will be swelling. And, of course, it is a holiday, a food and grilling holiday. Ugh! I am just going to trust the process and push through the good habits regardless of scale. On another note, My oldest daughter Bethany will be in our little local parade today with the 3 DGS’s. Looking forward to lining the street to see them. Have a safe day everyone!

07/05 ……xxxxx ….. (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

abigailgorton1 · July 2022

F 60 5’8”
All aboard the accountability train!
🚂💨✔️✔️✔️✔️ ✔️✔️✔️✖️✔️🔟🚂
Train shows my actions - water, steps & calories - not the scale’s response

OSW 173.2 in 2012 down to 136 in 2013
NSW 162.5 in 2021
RSW 149.0 on 6/26
RGW 147.5, UGW 135-139

Goal ⚖️147.5 (-1.5) 👣10K 🍴✔️💧✔️

6/26 ⚖️149.6 (+.6) 👣11 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Long dog walk then busy & on target
6/27 ⚖️148.6 (-1.0) 👣11 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Had hungry insomnia but toughed it out
6/28 ⚖️148.4 (-.2) 👣10 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Five 15 minute walks throughout day
6/29 ⚖️148.2 (-.2) 👣10 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
MFP & phone steps link helps so much
6/30 ⚖️148.4 (+.2) 👣12 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Actions are on plan scale will follow.
7/01 ⚖️ 147.3 (-1.1) 👣10 K 🍴✔️💧✔️ Goal! Still holding on to the plan.
7/02 ⚖️ 147.6 (+.3) 👣10 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Work got to me. I snacked. Used up my calories. Knowing I had to show up here & report was all that kept me on track.
7/03 ⚖️ 147.2 (-.4) 👣10 K 🍴✔️💧✖️
Was slacking on water. Recommitting.
7/04 ⚖️ 147.9 (-.7) 👣14 K 🍴✔️💧✔️
Oof!?! Did not expect. Oh well, it happens.
7/05

enlightenme3 · July 2022

Round 191 (my 27th)
June 26, 2022 - July 5, 2022
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
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
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3

RSW: 134.3 pounds (06/25/22, EO Round 190)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
6/26: 133.2 - Well, I was over in calories yesterday but did drink a ton of water and got both my workouts in, Excellent sleep for once even though I went to bed quite late.
6/27: 132.7 - Ate pretty well - balanced macros. Need to get back to not eating after 8pm though. Good workout and a dog walk (not ours - it was fun!).
6/28: 132.9 - Got my normal workouts in although I was a little tired in the afternoon. Dinner was a little heavier than usual (or I ate a bit more). Good sleep.
6/29: 134.0 - Had two social events yesterday that derailed my eating. Normal workouts though.
6/30: 134.0 - Normal workouts and cleaning out my closet yesterday. I’m now 10 pairs of shoes lighter. :-) I figured high heels weren’t really something I was going to wear anymore now that I’m retired. I also realized that all my old work shoes and clothes were black, black, and more black. I’m excited to bring more color into my outerwear and shoes.
7/1: 132.9 - Happy first of July! Hard to believe I’ve been on this MFP journey for the last 10 months and for the most part have stuck to my workouts and eating plans. Even though we are focused on 10 days at a time here, it is certainly helpful to look at the long game (both backwards and forwards) especially on those days where you gain a pound or two.
7/2: 132.9 - Went to the ball game last night with our neighbors and had a lovely time. I was worried about what ballpark food would do for my calories, but it was needless worry. When Impossible burgers cost $16 and fries are $8, you don’t end up over indulging :-). I got all my workouts in and ate well for the most part.
7/3: 132.9 - A little surprised since I ate every single calorie including exercise calories allotted. Good workouts.
7/4: 132.9 - Got my workout in. Had 3 baking projects going yesterday, which meant of course I wasn’t paying full attention and ended up forgetting the baking soda in one item. I was able to salvage it (they were twice baked crackers), but not my best effort. 3 more projects today but I need to pay attention because we invited folks over for dessert this evening and today’s efforts are what I’m serving.
7/5: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.4 pounds

joans1976 · July 2022

I’m in for my second round. Met some great friends the last round! Last round I lost 2 pounds! This round will be tricky because there is a holiday in it and we have a party with all the food and the drinks. We’ll see.

Lowest weight: (2011) 147
OSW: 250
CW: 230
UGW: 150
RGW: 228

6/26 230
6/27 230
6/28 230 feeling frustrated, cranky and bloated today….not good with this plateau!
6/29 230😑
6/30 230-is this my destined weight?!?
7/1 228! Finally!
7/2 228.5
7/3 228.5 hmm not sure I’m going to hit my goal weight this round 😞
7/4 228.5-okay, I’m glad there wasn’t a gain there considering the day I had yesterday! Time to drink tons of water today!
7/5

Sparx_81 · July 2022

Hi all,

I was taking part in these challenges regularly until 2020..... then I fell off the wagon badly!!! Now it is time to get back up, dust myself off and start all over again!!!!

My name is Michelle, originally from Ireland but living in Stockholm, Sweden. I am 41 and a mother to 3 sons plus 2 stepsons. Working towards a marathon on 30th October so I have 18 weeks to dig down and work hard!

Starting weight 104kg (19th June 2022)

My goals... there are a few... are....
1. to stick to my workout schedule
2. drink 3 litres a day, minimum (it's currently 30C here so I need to watch my hydration!)
3. Pay attention to my calories and macros (may need adjusting to take account of extra training)

Day/Weight/Comment

6/26 DNW Joining in the evening so will enter an official number tomorrow morning!
6/27 103.4kg. My target is to lose 1kg over the 10 days, so 100g a day... ish.
6/28 102.7 nice little drop.... drank 3.8 litres of water, 30 min jillian michaels workout in the morning, 30 min spin in the evening, 1 hour of gardening in my allotment, cycled to and from allotment (5km) and then to and from swedish class (3km). Cal target was 1800 but I was at 1900 at the end of the day.... but I think the extra activity allowed for it. Macros were set at 50:30:20, came in at 45:30:25. So need to increase cards a bit and drop fat! Due to cycle 28km and jog 5km today. 30C here today so water will be important!
6/29 102.6 1896cals, 28km cycled, didn't run as I just ran out of time! We were at the zoo though so got plenty of walking in! Not actually sure how much I drank as the kids kept taking my water (I like to keep my own water so I can track it!) Now 8.42 am and I've done my 5km run plus 25 min of jillian michaels (beginner shred). See what else i can squash into today!
6/30 102.4 workouts yesterday were all on point, jillian michaels beginner shred, 5km jog, cycle up to my allotment for 2 hours of weeding and moving soil, cycle to and from swedish class.
Didn't get the water in, only 2.4L, so really going to focus on that today.
Macros have been adjusted to 50:25:25 on advice of a few marathon runners... hit nearly spot on yesterday, 49:24:27. Had grabben a quick snack on the way back from my allotment (working in 30C with no water over lunch....) and it was incredibly high in fat... so this threw me out a lot! But calories were 1845 so pretty much on target!
Little drop so seems like my calculations are ok so far!!!
Plan for today is beginner shred and a 5km jog... Tom on the way so next few days will test me a bit more!
7/1 102.4 well at least it's not an up. Exercise was all good, water not great 2.5litres. Rest day today so might have a little bit extra on the scales tomorrow....
7/2 102.3 pleasant little dip. Calories yesterday were up at 2500, carbs made up 70% of that!!! Awful with water and no exercise as it was a needed rest day. 9.5km walk/ jog later and badly need to top up the water today!
7/3 102.2 quite surprised by that! Did 9.6km jog yesterday, water 3.5L, but also ate back all of the calories, although macros were pretty much perfect... did a long cycle this morning (30km) but today is a rest day from dieting (still tracking but not stressing about numbers) so will see how badly that reflects on the scales tomorrow!!!
7/4 102.0 .... very happy with this week. Even treated myself to a glass of wine and a slice of raspberry and almond cake after my 30km cycle yesterday. Hopefully i can keep this up as I've hit a nice sweet spot where I feel more in control without depriving myself...
7/5

quiltingjaine · July 2022

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
SW RND 184 119.0. AW 119.9
SW RND 185 118.5 AW 119.3
SW RND 186 118.5 AW 119.6
SW RND 187 120.0 AW 119.6
SW RND 188 118.5 AW 119.3
SW RND 189 120.0 AW 119.2
SW RND 190 119.0 AW 119.8

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 almost 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 191 120.0
6/26 118.5 GKI 6.4
6/27 120.5 GKI 12.7 Can sum this up in 3 words - HOT HOMEMADE BREAD!!! 2 slices buttered and Greek Salad with steak. No TMI in a couple of days Why does bread/wheat taste so good and treat me so bad(ly)??? Not worried about this bump.
6/28 120.5 GKI 13.0 Gotta give the bread away!
6/29 119.5 GKI 13.1 DH has been having balance issues for a week and is waiting for a referral. He just called to find out the statues-in the past it has taken only a few days-he was just told it takes up to 2 weeks to be processed! Meanwhile, he doesn’t like anything or anyone and yada yada. . . Sorry, it’s getting old.
6/30 118.5 GKI 6.4 “Grumpy old man” and “getting grumpy old woman” had no eating plans in place. He ate the left over egg salad and I ate the leftover piece of rib eye. Around 5 or 6 we went to In-n-Out. I got the Double Double Protein style (no bun, wrapped in lettuce) with no spread (Russian dressing) added tomato and grilled onion as well as part of DH’s fresh onion. Cal over by almost 200, total carbs 9, protein and fat both over. This weekend involves stock car races (= possible junk food) and 4th of July community “picnic.” Life is good, we have to learn to roll with the punches. Or as I said some time back Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️
7/1 118.5 118.0 GKI 8.7 Edited weight after 10 oz (wt) of coffee and TMI! I had one glass of red wine yesterday.
7/2 119.0 GKI 12.1 Golden Corral, UGH TOTALLY OUT OF CONTROL! Okay, I wasn’t really but I ate salad, cauliflower, overcooked hamburger patty, fried chicken (1 pc - the skin is the best!) and tater tots and 1 hush puppy. At least I skipped dessert!
7/3 118.0 GKI 8.3 [cal +305 carbs -20 pro +11 fat. +28 (beef and cheddar)] Going to stock car races and early fireworks this evening (LVMS Night of Fire) neighbor made a charcuterie box to avoid junk food, I plan to eat before we go. My original plan was to eat ALL OF THE JUNK FOOD😮 Hoping to be strong!
7/4 119.0 GKI 10.2 🇺🇸HAPPY 4th OF JULY🇺🇸 Yesterday Great Greek 1/2 salad with 4 oz steak, no pita. My neighbor made a charcuterie box to take to the races. I may have had a total 1.5 oz of meat and cheese but the deli chicken tasted sweet. Fortunately only tiny round slices - about the dice of pizza size pepperoni. Did eat three small pieces of DH’s soft pretzel - yummy for the salt, the pretzel - not so much. Frank over a gallon of water.

jedaschultz · July 2022

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 209.2
Round 182 skipped
Round 183 (Round 17) SW 209.2 RGW 208 EW 208.2
Round 184 (Round 18) SW 208.2 RGW 207 EW 210.2
Round 185 (Round 19) SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW
Round 186 skipped
Round 187 skipped
Round 188 skipped
Round 189 skipped
Round 190 SW 209.6 RGW 209 EW 210

Round 191 SW 210 RGW 209 EW

Day/Weight/Comment -

6/26 : 210.2
6/27 : 209.8 Happy for every loss no matter how small. They all add up in the end. 😊
6/28 : 209.8 I had an appointment with the orthopedist today. Looks like I will be needing a knee replacement as soon as I decide I want it. Very large patella spur as well as bone on bone. Sigh
6/29 208.8 I’ll take it. Very happy with this number, not what I thought it would be. Anything in the downward direction is wonderful.
6/30 207 Wow!! I’m thinking this is fluid loss from the cortisone shot in my knee on Tuesday. I’ve been good, but not that good. Visiting my mom for a few days so no weigh in tomorrow or Saturday.
7/01 DNW
7/02 DNW
7/03 206.8 Very pleasant surprise today after traveling.
7/04 206 Don’t know how the weight is finally going down but I’m very happy about it. Thinking hard about what I eat and drink. My 60th birthday is in Dec and I want to be in the 180’s as a gift to myself. 23 weeks and about 20 pounds that’s my new goal. I’ve spent my middle years being overweight, my childhood was mixed between being heavier and normal weight. I would like the last third of my life to be closer to a normal weight.
7/05

ashleycarole86 · July 2022

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)
R185 SW 166.4 EW 170 (+3.6)
R186 SW 170 EW 166 (-4)
R187 SW 166 EW 162.6 (-3.4)
R188 SW 162.6 EW 162.2(-0.4)
R189 SW 162.2 EW 159.8(-2.4)
R190 SW 159.8 EW 173(+13.2)

R191 SW: 173
R191 GW: 165
Day/Weight/Comment
6/26 / 167.8 / Yesterday I got my exercise by walking around our campground. The weather was pretty decent for most of the day. Stayed on track with my food and got a decent amount of water and the big post vacation whoosh I was expecting occurred this morning. I still have a ways to go but the worst of the bulk is gone. Today we take our friends on our boat and then head home to get ready to go back to work in the morning.
6/27 / 165.2 / Yesterday I got my 10,000 steps by walking to and from the boat while we were at the lake, and then with a final walk before bed with my husband and dog. The weather was beautiful and I had another very good day. Feeling much better as the vacation bloat clears away.
6/28 / 163.6 / Back down to my maintenance range and feeling great. Yesterday I got my 10,000 steps and did my long ride on the Peloton (60 minutes). Work was busy getting back into the swing of things and we were plagued with IT issues. Into the office today!
6/29 / 162 / Today didn't go well. I bickered with my husband before work about something trivial, and then work itself felt like a disaster. I didn't get my lunch walk (first time since I've been back, I think) and it just kept going downhill. Doesn't help when I recognize my attitude isn't helping but I can't pull out of the funk. Maybe one of the worst headspace days I've had in a while as my work stress is high and I'm letting it creep into other areas. Supposed to talk on the phone with a friend tonight so I think I'll combine that with a walk as I'm currently wasting my time I should be on the bike.
6/30 / 163.2 / Better day today. Did a 60 min Peloton ride. We are at the trailer now for three nights.
7/1 / 163.4 / Canada Day today so I'm off work. Sun is shining. Hoping to get lots of movement and lots of relaxation.
7/2 / 162 / We did get a 60 minute walk in yesterday but beyond that we were pretty inactive. The trailer is small and there was a huge thunderstorm at night so we played games and then put ourselves to bed early. Good day.
7/3 / 165.2 / Today was a food fest.. didn't go crazy but had two big events, a 75th birthday party for a friend that was at a brunch buffet and an Indian takeout for another friend's birthday. Happy with how I navigate these events now compared to before. I also got 45 minutes in on the Peloton.
7/4 / 164 / Work gave us an extra long weekend for Canada Day so I spent my extra day off being active. Did 75 minutes of Peloton and walked over 5 miles with my husband and dog around our town with a few fun stops for lunch along the way. The skies were very cloudy but we made the best of it.
7/5

IsMollyReallyHungry · July 2022

Round # 56 for me!
SW: 358.4 (Exercise 3-4 times at least 10 minutes, goal to lose 2 to 3 lbs. each challenge, go to bed by 11:30, no eating out more than once every 10-day challenge)
Day/Weight/Comment (previous day steps)
6/26 358.4 5579
6/27 358.4 5115
6/28 361.2 6232
6/29 360.0 4021
6/30 360.0 6423
7/01 361.2 2058 – Well the end of the month (and quarter end) is over and the close was stressful, but I don’t see how I gained 3.8 pounds, but I did. My steps were down some days, but my eating was ok, not clean but under calories. Oh well, I am not going to stress about it. Just going to keep on keeping on and work on eating cleaner and do more moving

7/02 360.6 5005 – Happy to see I am down today.
7/03 356.8 5085 – I did not lose almost 4 pounds in a day, and I ate terrible yesterday. Not a binge but not good. My body is crazy, but I understand it. That is why I did not flip over the gains when I knew I was not going over calories. I had fried catfish today and fries. Tonight, if I get hungry I will have some strawberries.
7/04 355.8 4744 – Yesterday was a little over calories but I had a nice big salad and I fish was not beef. Today has not been too bad so far. I will be under calories. I am having a salad for dinner and had a nice big breakfast late afternoon.
7/05 Tuesday
Total lost this round: (-2.6) (Goal this round: 358)

*One of my major goals is to get my BMI under 40 (260 weight) so I can have surgery on my knees*

Round & annual Stats

Round 64 - SW 373.4 EW 369 (-4.4)
Round 65 - SW 370.8 EW 375.4 (+4.6)
Round 66 - SW 376 EW 373.6 (- 2.4)
Round 68 - SW 375.2 EW 377 (+ 1.8)
Round 69 - SW 380.2 EW 382.4 (+ 2.2)
Round 70 - SW 382.4 EW 378.8 (- 3.6)
Round 71 - SW 378.4 EW 368 (- 10.4)
Round 73 - SW 385.4 EW 385.4 (0.0)
Round 74 - SW 384.0 EW 378.2 (- 5.8)
Round 75 - SW 380.0 EW 377.8 (- 2.2)
Round 76 - SW 377.8 EW 380.4 (+ 2.6)
Round 78 - SW 390.4 EW 381.0 (- 9.4)
Round 79 - SW 383.0 EW 379.6 (- 3.4)
Round 80 - SW 383.8 EW 387.6 (+ 3.8)
Round 83 - SW 392.0 EW 388.2 (- 3.8)
Round 84 - SW 388.8 EW 386.8 (- 2.0)
Round 85 - SW 387.6 EW 390.2 (+ 2.6)
Round 86 - SW 392.8 EW 387.6 (-5.2)
Round 87- SW 385.8 EW 389.0 (+3.2)
Round 88 - SW 388.4 EW 395.0 (+6.6)
Round 90 - SW 396.6 EW 394.0 (-2.6)
Round 93 - SW 402.4 EW 400.4 (-1.6)
Round 94 - SW 397.0 EW 396.2 (-0.8)
Round 95 - SW 394.2 EW 394.8 (+0.6)
Round 96 - SW 394.8 EW 389.6 (-5.2)
Round 97 - SW 391.4 EW 395.8 (+4.4)

Net change 2019 = SW 373.4 EW 398.8 (+25.4)

Round 100 - SW 398.8 EW 394.4 (-4.4)
Round 101 - SW 397.6 EW 394.8 (-2.8)
Round 102 - SW 398.0 EW 393.2 (-4.8)
Round 103 - SW 392.2 EW 393.0 (+0.8)
Round 104 - SW 393.0 EW 391.4 (-1.6)
Round 107 - SW 397.8 EW 392.0 (-5.8)
Round 109 – SW 388.8 EW 387.6 (-1.2)
Round 110 – SW 393.8 EW 391.4 (-2.4)
Round 111 – SW 393.8 EW 395.0 (+1.2)

Net change 2020 = SW 398.8 EW 395.0 (-3.8)

Round 165 – SW 385.8 EW 387.8 (+2.0)
Round 166 – SW 387.8 EW 388.0 (+0.2)
Round 167 – SW 388.0 EW 388.0 (0.0)
Round 172 – SW 384.6 EW 383.4 (-1.2)
Round 173 – SW 383.4 EW 380.0 (-3.4)

Net change 2021 = SW 385.8 EW 380.0 (-5.8)

Round 174 – SW 380.0 EW 375.2 (-4.8)
Round 175 – SW 375.2 EW 373.8 (-1.4)
Round 176 – SW 373.8 EW 373.0 (-0.8)
Round 177 – SW 373.0 EW 371.4 (-1.6)
Round 178 – SW 371.4 EW 367.0 (-6.0)
Round 179 – SW 365.4 EW 371.6 (+6.2)
Round 180 – SW 371.6 EW 367.0 (-4.6)
Round 181 – SW 367.0 EW 360.6 (-6.4)
Round 182 – SW 360.6 EW 362.8 (+2.2)
Round 185 – SW 370.0 EW 366.0 (-4.0)
Round 186 – SW 366.0 EW 366.0 (0.0)
Round 187 – SW 366.0 EW 359.0 (-7.0)
Round 188 – SW 359.0 EW 367.6 (+8.6)
Round 189 – SW 367.6 EW 359.6 (-8.0)
Round 190 – SW 359.6 EW 358.4 (-1.2)

Net change 2022 = SW 380.0 EW 358.4 (-21.6) Overall goal: 30-45 lbs.

My journey … "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"

In 2003 Weighed over 600 lbs.

In 2005 Weighed under 400 lbs.

In 2007 lowest weight after surgery 302lbs

My highest weight was 611 in 2003. Weight in 2004 before weight loss surgery was 580. Lowest weight after surgery was 302 in 2007. "I May Not Be Where I Want To Be, but I’m Not Where I Use To Be!"

I joined MFP on March 27, 2010, weighing in at 388 pounds. I was re-gaining weight and stumbled up on it while trying to get back on track. I was determined never to see 400+ on that scale again for me.

I have been morbidly obese all my life. I have a lifetime of mental and physical scars from obesity. In October 2004 I had Gastric Bypass surgery. WLS (Weight Loss Surgery) was the best gift that I could and did give to myself.

Between 2008 and 2010 I gradually gained back 80 of almost 300 pounds lost initially after weight loss surgery. I never reached my goal weight of 200 pounds. I still managed to keep off over 65 percent of the weight I lost which is very good and I am very proud of my accomplishments since 2004. It has literally changed my life for the better on all levels. I am here to lose re-gained weight and to reach my initial goal weight. I am in no hurry. I am taking this one day at a time and I am in it for the long haul.

Surgery did not fix the head. It is a good tool and the best gift I have given to myself, but it was not the easy way out as many people think. Once the honeymoon period is over after the WLS it is up to the patient to keep the weight off.

On August 29, 2011-- I was admitted to Intensive Outpatient Eating Disorder Program to learn how to manage my binge eating disorder effectively. The program is wonderful indeed and will be instrumental in me reaching all of my goals. The focus of this program was how to eat and not diet. Weight loss was not a goal of the program. I gained 20 pounds in program. But I had to get thru a lot of stuff and the time I was released I had stopped gaining. I was discharged from program on December 3, 2011.

My tool is still working for me today. My head is still the issue. SO, the struggle continues. I will never beat myself up again. I fight the fine fight faithfully and positively every day. Because that is what will get me to my goals one day. Even though it may not show up on the scale every day -- Every day I make progress one way or another just by showing up, waking up and trying.

Giving up is not an option for me. Perseverance, Patience, & Positive thinking will help me reach my goals…… and the same is true for you too!! We have the power within us.

BlissfulK · July 2022

SW: 141.8

6.26:
☀️: Was about to buy a Fitbit today and MFP finally fixed Apply Watch glitch. Was so excited about that☺️ Ready to burn some fat in the days to come🔥
⚖️:141.8
💬: Ordered a Ketone Meter to get accurate data on Ketosis for effective fat burn
6.27:
☀️: Surprised I went down. I know it may not go down steady, but it is nice to see
⚖️: 141.4
💬: Ready for another workout today👟
6.28:
☀️: Burned 1k+🔥 calories today
⚖️: 142.0
💬: Drank some Keifer for the first time yesterday. I think that’s what added weight. It has 8g carbs per 3/4 cup. I don’t want to waste it so I might be gaining the next few days to finish the bottle while only drinking about 3/4 cup at a time. After this bottle of Keifer and some remaining Raw cheese, going to stop eating raw cheese and whole milk keifer until hitting weight loss goals.
6.29:
☀️: Felt great today☺️ Weight went up as expected. I’m eating way more fat. Hope I don’t go over 145 before trending down.
⚖️: 143.8
💬: Forgot to workout before dinner🙃
6.30:
☀️: AM workouts are the bestest! Trying to keep it on trend📈
⚖️: 142.8
💬: Ate good amount of fats yesterday. Really want to start tracking meals, need to start soon. Have a lot of things to do right now. Hopefully start next week

7.1:
☀️: Another AM workout👟Always feel great with a morning workout☺️
⚖️: 146.0
💬: I have now passed my starting weight 😱 I was hoping I would be lucky and trend down during fat adaptation, but that’s only a few people who are lucky🙃 I notice my weight goes up when I do weight training too. It’s not very heavy weights but heavy enough it seems. Many changes for the body at once. I’m just hoping not to reach over 150!😂
7.2:
☀️: Feeling great! Going to meal prep so I can finally start tracking:)
⚖️: 144.8
💬: Happy I went back down, but I’m really going to increase fats once meal prep is done and start tracking. Should be interesting!😬 I hope this challenge remains the whole year so I can see the scale trend down once I reach my max weight☺️
7.3:
☀️: Happy weight went down

⚖️: 143.8
💬: Sleepy, comment tomorrow

7.4:
☀️: Happy weight is trending down, but I know it may change soon, hopefully not

⚖️: 141.0
💬: Will be increasing fat significantly starting today and the next 2 weeks. Hoping I still trend down, that would be amazing☺️ Received Keto Meter today and should start testing tomorrow
7.5:
☀️:
⚖️:
💬:

cpanus · July 2022

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: 149.0
UGW: 132.2
06/24 - 152.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/25 - 152.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.76 miles in 113 mins
Day/Weight/Comment
06/26 - 150.2 at 8:00 a.m. ...made soup...read book...chilled in 105* California sunshine!!
06/27 - 152.7 at 8:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/28 - 153.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...rest day
06/29 - 153.2 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/30 - 152.8 at 6:50 a.m. ...7.16 miles in 136 mins
07/01 - 153.3 at 7:40 a.m. ...rest day
07/02 - 153.0 at 8:20 a.m. ...7.07 miles in 137 mins
07/03 - 151.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...rest day
07/04 - 153.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/05 -
Chris

Sparx_81 · July 2022

Hi all,

I was taking part in these challenges regularly until 2020..... then I fell off the wagon badly!!! Now it is time to get back up, dust myself off and start all over again!!!!

My name is Michelle, originally from Ireland but living in Stockholm, Sweden. I am 41 and a mother to 3 sons plus 2 stepsons. Working towards a marathon on 30th October so I have 18 weeks to dig down and work hard!

Starting weight 104kg (19th June 2022)

My goals... there are a few... are....
1. to stick to my workout schedule
2. drink 3 litres a day, minimum (it's currently 30C here so I need to watch my hydration!)
3. Pay attention to my calories and macros (may need adjusting to take account of extra training)

Day/Weight/Comment

6/26 DNW Joining in the evening so will enter an official number tomorrow morning!
6/27 103.4kg. My target is to lose 1kg over the 10 days, so 100g a day... ish.
6/28 102.7 nice little drop.... drank 3.8 litres of water, 30 min jillian michaels workout in the morning, 30 min spin in the evening, 1 hour of gardening in my allotment, cycled to and from allotment (5km) and then to and from swedish class (3km). Cal target was 1800 but I was at 1900 at the end of the day.... but I think the extra activity allowed for it. Macros were set at 50:30:20, came in at 45:30:25. So need to increase cards a bit and drop fat! Due to cycle 28km and jog 5km today. 30C here today so water will be important!
6/29 102.6 1896cals, 28km cycled, didn't run as I just ran out of time! We were at the zoo though so got plenty of walking in! Not actually sure how much I drank as the kids kept taking my water (I like to keep my own water so I can track it!) Now 8.42 am and I've done my 5km run plus 25 min of jillian michaels (beginner shred). See what else i can squash into today!
6/30 102.4 workouts yesterday were all on point, jillian michaels beginner shred, 5km jog, cycle up to my allotment for 2 hours of weeding and moving soil, cycle to and from swedish class.
Didn't get the water in, only 2.4L, so really going to focus on that today.
Macros have been adjusted to 50:25:25 on advice of a few marathon runners... hit nearly spot on yesterday, 49:24:27. Had grabben a quick snack on the way back from my allotment (working in 30C with no water over lunch....) and it was incredibly high in fat... so this threw me out a lot! But calories were 1845 so pretty much on target!
Little drop so seems like my calculations are ok so far!!!
Plan for today is beginner shred and a 5km jog... Tom on the way so next few days will test me a bit more!
7/1 102.4 well at least it's not an up. Exercise was all good, water not great 2.5litres. Rest day today so might have a little bit extra on the scales tomorrow....
7/2 102.3 pleasant little dip. Calories yesterday were up at 2500, carbs made up 70% of that!!! Awful with water and no exercise as it was a needed rest day. 9.5km walk/ jog later and badly need to top up the water today!
7/3 102.2 quite surprised by that! Did 9.6km jog yesterday, water 3.5L, but also ate back all of the calories, although macros were pretty much perfect... did a long cycle this morning (30km) but today is a rest day from dieting (still tracking but not stressing about numbers) so will see how badly that reflects on the scales tomorrow!!!
7/4 102.0 .... very happy with this week. Even treated myself to a glass of wine and a slice of raspberry and almond cake after my 30km cycle yesterday. Hopefully i can keep this up as I've hit a nice sweet spot where I feel more in control without depriving myself...
7/5 101.6... really liking this little groove I'm in!!! Food was ok yesterday but I was feeling a bit under the weather so I didn't eat much! No exercise either. 5km and a jillian michaels workout planned for today if my stomach feels ok. Hoping to keep this momentum going! See you all in 192!

musicsax · July 2022

64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 191 ( my 123rd). Thanks @QuiltingJaine.

Goal this round is just to lose, no binges & keep within 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)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 ( 2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8

SW:
Day/Weight/Comment
6/26 139.8 - 13.27 miles walked yesterday. 50% exercise calories eaten back, no binge!!
6/27 139.8 – 7 miles walked yesterday. We had a big family picnic, all my DSs. nearly all of our children & grand-children: 30 of us in all, myself the eldest & our 12 month old DGD the youngest. We try to meet up at least once per year, but this is the first time since January 2020 (mostly due to the pandemic !)
6/28 141.6 - 4 miles walked, no structured walking as precipitation each time I was not working. Chocolate monster over powered me !! Feeling bloated & fat, spare tyre is visibly inflated, need to get back under control.
6/29 139.2 – 4.78 miles walked, intended to do more, but had e-mail to advise Commonwealth Games volunteer uniform was being delivered & had to be home to accept, walk cut short to get back and wait in for it! It is a bit 'snug', I was 6lbs lighter back in October when measured up for it so now I have 29 days to lose a few pounds to make it more comfortable, going to use that as an incentive to do well over this and next 2 rounds. 8 calories over due to having to restrict planned walk.
6/30 138.8 – 8.68 miles walked, a good food day, casual work finished now until November so walking should be increasing back to normal now which will help. 2/3 exercise calories eaten back.
7/1 139.2 - 8.56 miles walked, all pushing 2 year old DGS in buggy. Good food choices, but all but 26 of exercise calories eaten back.
7/2 139.8 – 7.93 miles walked. Calories 112 over.
7/3 139.8 – 10.46 miles walked, whoops didn't realise I went over by 370 calories until I logged all my food this evening; need to start pre-logging again as I thought I would be under!! Attended my training for Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, I shall be driving & first shift is just over 2 weeks away – exciting !!
7/4. 139.6 - a tad over 13 miles walked yesterday, just over half exercise calories eaten back.
7/5 139.8 – 10.66 miles walked yesterday, less than 2/3rds of exercise calories eaten back. No loss this round, hope the scales start moving again soon now that I am back into my normal walking regime, need to lose a few pounds so my uniform fells a little more comfortable in 2 weeks! I am counting & weighing everything so I will trust that will happen soon! See you next round.

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!

?￰ﾟﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

karilbrandt · July 2022

58 YO Female. SW: 263 (5/26/2022)
Round 191 SW: 253
6/26: 252.6
6/27: 253.2
6/28: 252.2
6/29: 251.2 – it is great to see the loss today as I struggled very hard to stay on plan yesterday. I am finding it more and more difficult to plan and cook my meals to plan. I want to give in and get something quick, easy and very bad for me. Yesterday was a bad day from the emotional point of view but I did manage to stay on plan although my calories were somewhat higher than normal, but still OK. I was doing fine without grains (bread, pasta, rice, corn etc.), but I am now (over a month in) starting to really miss them on bad days like yesterday. Luckily, I don’t really have anything in the house so it is harder to give in to cravings! I hope that today will be better
6/30: 251.0 – Staying on plan was easier yesterday. But I am struggling with doing all that prepping and cooking of meals. Planning far enough ahead that I know what I am going to eat is difficult. But if I don’t do that, I will make poor decisions about meals. But I am still hanging in there.
7/1: 251.0 – Still the same! Doing Ok but still struggling some with all the meal prep etc.
7/2: 251.2 – I am surprised that I didn’t go up more today. I had a not so good calorie consumption and more sodium than usual. This is unfortunate as today I am set to go out to lunch with a friend so I am pretty sure that my plan may suffer. I have been looking at the menu and trying to find something that isn’t as bad/off plan. There are a few things that I could/should order. Let’s hope that I stay strong and order one of those!
7/3: 252.4 – I went out to lunch with a friend yesterday and so did not eat to plan completely and I had a margarita with added salt to the intake. I am hoping that most of this is water that can quickly come off again as we only have 2 days left.
7/4: 251.2 – Back down to where I was so that is good. But I won’t be any where near my goal for this round. Will work harder next round.
7/5: 250.6 – down 2 lbs this round. I am finally moving the right direction again. See you in round 192.

threewins · July 2022

I am about 7.5 kg along the way to lose 32 kg. I use multiple tape measurements (cm) around my body because they aren't affected by salt intake. My weight has been dropping for 4 months now. Apparently I've been trying to lose weight since September 2012, the last time I was at goal weight. Let's see if stopping eating sugary food is going to change things.

Heaviest ever 1st Jan 2021, goal+31.7 kg
* means kg lost
Round 181 ending 856 cm
Round 182 ending 851 cm
Round 183 ending 844.5 cm *
Round 184 ending 841 cm
Round 185 ending 836 cm
Round 186 ending 833 cm *
Round 187 ending 830 cm
Round 188 ending 826 cm
Round 189 ending 822.5 cm *
Round 190 ending 817 cm

bolded numbers means dropped by 0.5 cm, each bold is equal to about 42 grams
102.5 98.5 105.0 58.5 47.5 56.5 47.5 103.0 100.0 103.0 26th
102.5 98.0 103.0 59.0 49.0 57.0 45.5 103.0 100.0 103.5 27th
102.5 99.5 102.5 59.5 48.0 57.5 47.5 104.0 101.0 102.5 28th
102.0 100.0 103.0 59.5 48.5 57.0 46.0 103.5 99.5 102.5 29th
103.0 99.5 105.0 59.5 48.5 57.0 46.0 103.5 100.0 104.5 30th
103.5 100.0 102.5 59.5 48.0 57.5 47.5 103.0 99.5 102.5 1st
103.0 100.0 102.5 60.5 50.5 57.0 47.0 104.0 101.0 103.0 2nd
103.0 97.5 103.0 58.0 48.5 57.0 47.0 103.5 99.0 103.5 3rd
103.5 98.5 103.0 59.0 48.5 57.0 47.0 103.0 100.0 102.5 4th
103.0 99.0 104.0 60.5 49.0 56.5 46.0 104.5 99.5 104.0 5th
This calculates to 814.5 cm, a loss from the last round

How this round went: I ran for only 6 minutes. My eating is definitely not perfect, theoretically I would weigh 300 g less had I eaten perfectly. Still having sugar. I'm going to try a motivation system to eat less, I'll say what it is probably in a few months. Although my weight loss is really slow, I really like the weight loss being almost zero stress. I'm rarely hungry and the weight loss chatter in my mind is at a minimum.

cybernurse251 · July 2022

Okay I’m going to try this again. I can’t seem to be consistent.
SW: 266
Day/Weight/Comment
6/26 266
6/27 264.8
6/28
6/29
6/30 264.6
7/1 264.2
7/2 264.8
7/3 261.7😀
7/4 262.1
7/5 261.8(-4.2 lbs)

DaffyGirl88 · July 2022

Sue from Maryland here, count me in

Day/Weight/Comment -

6/26: 141.5, starting weight
6/27: 141.7, I blame Red Robin 🍔
6/28: 141.7
6/29: 142.0, ok, I'm going the wrong way here and a long holiday weekend at my DD's won't help. Perhaps I should wait for round #192

6/30: 141.0 That's better, the challenge will be to keep it off over the long weekend while travelling
7/01: 141.0 holding steady, will be away from a ⚖️ for the weekend, hoping travelling doesn't do TOO much damage. 🤞
7/02: DNW, no scale access for a couple of days
7/03: DNW, still no scale
7/04: DNW
7/05: 142.5, well this 10 days was a bust, but not surprising with 2 days of travel and a holiday thrown into the mix. Bring on round 191!

TerriRichardson112 · July 2022

JGM10Ds -|- Round 191
🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷
🌷🌱🌷JULY 2022🌷🌱🌷
🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱🌷🌱

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessarily.
People are still dying out there……… and the numbers are on the rise again.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
JULY focus:

maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
Work on improving stamina, strength, flexibility, which may impact the scale

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
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.
Stats

Terri: Female; 76; Northern Ireland; married > 55 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 136.4(Nov 2021)
GW: < 140

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
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 191
Round 190 EW: 138.8
Day/Weight/Comment
26/06: 138.6: Daily Habits👌🏻
27/06: 138.8: Daily Habits👌🏻
28/06: 138.4: Daily Habits👌🏻
29/06: 139.6: Daily Habits👌🏻 Oops!
30/06: 139.1: Daily Habits👌🏻
01/07: 138.7: Daily Habits👌🏻
02/07: 138.7: Daily Habits👌🏻
03/07: 138.8: Daily Habits👌🏻
04/07: 139.1: Daily Habits👌🏻 Oops
05/07: 138.2: Daily Habits👌🏻😃much better
Daily Habits - 2022
Update - June 2022

1. 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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

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.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

UTMom81 · July 2022

63-year old female; 5’5"
Highest Weight: 213
Lowest Weight: 143
SW: 189.7
GW: (for now: 165)

Round 186—EW: 173.6; -.6
Round 187—EW: 172.2; -1.4
Round 188—EW: 172.6; +.4
Round 189—EW: 172.6; even
Round 190—EW: 173.6; +1 (vacation)

Day/Weight/Comment
6/26 No scales
6/27 176.6. Back to work! I really need to just not take the foods I’ve been taking on trips with Dad. Gotta find some things he likes that I can control my consumption of.
6/28 175.8 Got in a nice walk yesterday. Headed back in the right direction, albeit slowly. Gotta start making choices that are best for my body again and be consistent about it.
6/29 175.4 Lots of steps yesterday and did a good job managing food intake.
6/30 176 Dinner out at a Mediterranean restaurant. Feeling really bloated. Taking healthy lunch to work and have a Skinnytaste recipe ready for the crockpot for dinner. Hoping for a drop tomorrow.
7/1 175.4 Not a great round, but I’m not giving up. Not sure I'll get back to my last round end weight, but I have to try. No scales the next two mornings. Taking the granddaughter camping with her great-granddad. Then bringing him home with me for next week. Cookout on Monday, but I can manage that part. It's the camping food that I struggle with. I am taking leftovers from last night's Skinnytaste meal for tonight, so that meal will be fine. Fingers crossed for the weekend.
7/2 No scales
7/3 No scales
7/4 175 Still babysitting a toddler, so no time to post yesterday, but we will stay very busy and keep July 4th foods healthy and light. I did do a better job managing the camping food this weekend, so that's a win.
7/5 175 Well, when will I ever decide to get it together and get back to losing? I did drop a little bit even over the long holiday weekend and did a better job managing food while camping, so in spite of not getting back to where I was at the beginning of the round, I guess I’ll focus on the positive. Here’s to next round, folks!

RockinRobyn672 · July 2022

I'm in for my second round! I didn't do that great the previous round (gained almost 2 pounds), but I have hope for the next 10! These challenges are inspiring and helpful for holding myself accountable.

6/26: 147.8
6/27: 147.2 - Planned meals and stuck to it yesterday
6/28: 145.6 - Yesterday stuck to meal plan, Peloton bike workout 30 minutes. Have a meal plan for today. Two Blue Apron meals arrive today.
6/29: 145 - YAY! I didn't get a workout in yesterday because I crashed on the sofa after work for a long nap but the good news is that I stuck close to my planned meals (went over a bit). I'm traveling for a few days starting today, so this will be a challenge for me. My pattern is to gain weight and go off plan when traveling.
6/30: ??? - Not only am I traveling, the weekend is coming up and today I was 500+ calories over goal but got in a hard 45-minute Peloton bike workout. I'll be back home on Saturday. My goal is to maintain my weight from Wednesday over the weekend.
7/1 Friday: ??? Still traveling but doing pretty well sticking to calorie goals and tracking food
7/2 Saturday: 144.4 - Lost weight while traveling! Yay!
7/3 Sunday: 144.4 - Maintained! Yay! This is normally when I gain weight back lost during the week.
7/4 Monday: 144.6 - July 4
7/5 Tuesday: 146.6 - Lots of July 4 activities yesterday. Yoga, 2 mile run, rode bikes to VA Beach boardwalk (lunch, dinner, music). Had an orange crush at lunch, beer while listening to music and wine at dinner along with several late night snacks last night. Went way over calorie goal.

Total round weight loss/gain to date: -1.2 (I'll take it!)

SheilaBoneham · July 2022

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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).
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)
R185 5/06/22: end weight 179.6. Moving average 180 (+/-0). Ave calories 1820. (goal <1400).
R186 5/16/22: end weight 181.6. Moving average 181.4 (+1.4). Ave calories 1744. (Goal <1400).
R187 5/26/22: end weight 180.2. Moving Ave 180.4 (-1). Ave calories 1859. (Goal <1400).
R188 6/05/22: end weight 181. Moving ave 182.2 (+1.8). Ave calories 1835. (Goal <1600).
R189 6/15/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.7 (-1.5). Ave calories 1559. (Goal <1600).

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
2015: end weight running average 178.2
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
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.

R190 6/25/22: end weight 179 (goal!). Moving Ave 179.6 (-1.1). Ave calories 1814 (Goal <1600).
R191 7/05/22: end weight 179.8. Moving Ave 180.2 (+0.6). Ave calories 1650 (Goal <1600).

Day/Weight/Calories/Comment

6/26 - 179.6
I know half a pound isn’t significant, but still….Ever since the doctor’s dietitian put me on that very restrictive elimination diet 4 years ago to look for sensitivities (I have none), I find it harder than it’s ever been in my life to lose weight, and oh so easy to gain. I should have known better, but the quick weight loss then was so gratifying I didn’t question it. They — especially the dietician —should have known better for sure! Ok, just letting off steam, because it’s so frustrating to find it so hard to lose when I’m sticking to my food goals. No hugs needed, I’m just venting, and I’ll keep sticking to it. Have a lovely Sunday!

6/27 - 180
Ok, whatever. I did have some rhubarb ginger crisp last night, but my overall calories were fine. I made my 26th different weekly soup yesterday—West African Peanut Soup with chicken. Really good! This soup challenge has been a lot of fun. Now to find 26 more different soups! 🍵

6/28 - 179.8
Nothing much to report! 😁

6/29 - 181.2
Whaaaa??? This makes no sense, unless I’m waterlogged. I mean, it has to be water—I didn’t gain a pound and a half overnight. Calories were fine, though fat was a bit high, and I was on my feet at dog training for 5 hours, so not exactly sedentary. I don’t get it. I thought about fibbing to you guys, but what’s the point of that? Anyway, I’m disgusted. Hoping it falls back off.

6/30 - 179.6
That’s better. And I was so glum yesterday I forget to mention Tuesday was my pup Rory’s birthday! He’s a year old now, and to celebrate, he passed his AKC Temperment and Advanced Canine Good Citizen tests and his Therapy Dog test on Tuesday, the first day he was eligible. Here he is looking all grown up.

7/01 - 180.2
🇨🇦 Happy Canada Day to all my Canadian friends! My dad was born in Alberta and my mom and her family immigrated to Alberta from Scotland when she was a kid; my siblings were born there, and I am eligible for Canadian citizenship by birth. Had I known that when I was younger, I would have applied. Still might! 🇨🇦

7/02 - 180.6
Ackkk. I had my typical Friday night snack attack. I don’t know what gets into me on Friday nights. Oh, well. Off for a tracking session with the pup. Maybe that will burn off a little of it. Happy Saturday!

7/03 - 180.2

7/04 - 180
Slowly, slowly. Yeesh!

7/05 - 179.8
Ok, not terrible. I don’t consider +/- one pound to be significant, so I’ll count this one as break even. I’m still working on my macros in light of GenoPalate, but I do feel a bit better with more complex carbs and less fat (especially saturated). See you next round, where I plan to stay out of the 80s!!!

Goal for 2022-2023 Progress

jaccimc63 · July 2022

Female, 5ft. 6 in.
Age 58
Akron, Ohio

OSW: 186 (March 2018)
Maintenance: 140-145 (December 2018)
My 152nd Round!

I need to get back on track and back down 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
End R184: 146(+.5)
End R185: 146(0)
End R186: 148(+2) Stress eating
End R187: 149(+1) Prep for Dad's service
End R188: 149.5 (+.5) Celebration of Life for Dad
End R189: 149.5(0)
End R190: 149.5(0)

SW: 149.5

Day/Weight/Comment

06/26 - 151.5
06/27 - 150.5
06/28 - 149.5
06/29 - 150.5
06/30 - 149.5
07/01 - 150
07/02 - 149
07/03 - 150
07/04 - 150
07/05 - 151.5

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