Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 213

cassique · February 2023

SW: 170 pounds: Ultimate Goal weight 145 pounds
RND 210: SW:170.8 EW 169.8

SW RND 211: 169.8 EW 167.4

SW RND 212: 168.2 EW 166.6

Rnds 210-212 progress
Goal 1: Cut down on the boozy days: Stay dry for 7 out of 10 days.

Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 70 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.

Goal 3: Log my food 9 out of 10 days.

Goal 4: 20 minutes of movement separate from day to day activities. 8 out of 10 days.

213 goals
Goal 1: Cut down on the boozy days: Stay dry for 7 out of 10 days.

X X

Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 70 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.

X X

Goal 3: Log my food 9 out of 10 days.

Goal 4: 20 minutes of movement separate from day to day activities. 5 out of 10 days--Starting the round with Covid so I am lowering this expectation for this round.
X X X X X
SW: 166.6
Weight goal this round: Stay below 166 for the last 3 consecutive days of this round.

Day/Weight/Comment"
2/1: 165.2 Tested positive for Covid last night. Not expecting too much movement in the next few days, but my fridge is ready for easy to grab veggie most options so I think I will be okay with diet. I realize I am not missing booze as much as I was in the beginning of this, I don't even really think about unwinding with a glass of wine or beer most days anymore. I still think of it some days, but must less frequently. The weird thing Is I don't feel much different without it. I thought I would feel more hydrated and energized and I don't. Then again, I am sick so there is that. I need to make sure I keep up with my water. I have a routine when I am working--12 oz on my way to work, 24 oz during work, 12 oz on my way home, 24 oz from coming home to bed time. Being home messes up my routine and water also makes me cold, which isn't desirable when I have the chills. But I will do my best.

2/2: 165.4 I ended up being a few oz sort of water and I had a cocktail after dinner. I had a some nervous energy due to some upcoming life changes that is both joyful and overwhelming at the same time. Listing the to do list and the time line had feeling a bit anxious and so I poured myself a small drink.

2/3: 162.8 My covid symptoms are much better, but the breathing and coughing still lingers. I think I might have to sit out at least one more day of movement, but I will see how I feel later today. I am actually shocked by my weight. I don't think it is lingering this low at this point, most of my eating happened before 4 pm and I wasn't hungry for dinner so it might be mostly just an empty stomach and low water weigh in. I got a new tape measure yesterday so I will probably take measurements today.

2/4: 164.0 A bit too much Friday indulging last night. Feeling it today. I am appreciating my dry days more now that I am feeling the day after effects of a not dry night last night. And it really wasn't even worth it. Just a hanging around watching movies with my partner night. Booze wasn't needed but it was there so I had some.

2/5: 165.0 Back to work tomorrow. Still have a bit of a cough and covid test is still coming up positive, so I will need to wear a mask. I was hoping to try and get back to the gym, but with the cough and mask requirement I will have to skip it again. Maybe I will feel up to doing some time on my home rower tomorrow instead.

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jkcarr2 · February 2023

Its been a long time since Ive been part of this challenge, but found it excellent to keep me on track so we're joining up again! Sorry its kind of half way through this round. But no time like the present to get started again.
Starting Weight - July 2022- 82kg
Lowest Weight- Dec 2022- 74kg
Current Weight- Feb 2023- 77kg

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
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2/6 - 77.9kg- started tracking again, PT session, Aiming for a 'perfect week' on apple watch.
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NuggetBrain · February 2023

MFP SW: 297
R200 EW: 291
R201 EW: 286.4
R202 EW: 283
R203 EW: 280.2
R204 EW: 273
R205 EW: 274.4 (yikes!)
R206 EW: 268.2
R207 EW: 265.6
R208 EW: 260.2
R209 EW: 256
R210 EW: 252.4
R211 EW: 248.6
R212 EW: 249.2 (booooo)
Day/Weight/Comment
2/1: 248.6
2/2: 247.8
2/3: 247. 50 pounds down!
2/4: 246
2/5: 244.8
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evonday · February 2023

2/1 - Weight: 242 lbs, I think I did good today. I walked 4.5 miles at 3.5% incline on my treadmill. Ate mostly healthy foods and logged everything!

2/2 - Weight: 242.2 lbs, I usually do 2 days of exercise and 1 rest day. My weight tends to stall on my work out days and drop after my rest day, so I wasn't surprised by todays weight. I also worked out today, 4.8 miles at 3.5% incline. Having steak tonight! It's gonna be good >.<

2/3 - Weight: 242.2 lbs, Today was my rest day! Which was nice, but also I find rest days a little harder. Exercise + shower after kills time. Without it I can get bored and then the temptation to snack creeps in... So instead, when my daughter went down for her nap, I spent the time cleaning the kitchen instead! Time killer and when I went to make dinner, my kitchen was sparkling! So nice.

2/4 - Weight: 241.6 lbs, Today was a struggle although I think I made it through. I walked 5 miles for the first time since starting to record. I felt ravenous and snacked, but was able to keep it under my calories. And I lost a little weight. However I had a hard time. I wanted to eat! A lot. But I didn't. Hopefully tomorrow won't be as hard.

2/5 - Weight: 241.2 lbs, I did NOT want to exercise today, but I pushed through and did it. My weight loss has been a little disappointing but my diet and exercise have been on point so I need to be patient. Tomorrow is a rest day and I am so looking forward to it!

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gomifune · February 2023

HW 206
GW 146

Round 212 SW: 203.1
Round 213 SW: 200.7

2/1 200.0
2/2 201.3
2/3 201.3
2/4 201.2
2/5 200.8
2/6 200.4
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clprieur · February 2023

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
3rd Round
Age 53, 5’5”
Heaviest Weight: 345+ lbs (my highest known weight prior to gastric bypass in Aug 2005)
Weight in Aug 2006: 170 lbs
Weight in March 2022: 220 lbs
Weight beginning this Round: 150.6 lbs
Goal Weight: 145-150 lbs (TBD after consult with bariatric surgeon’s office on Feb 15th)

Thanks to @quiltingjaine for keeping these going! So very helpful!!

This week's daily goals: 5 mins affirmations before work; 10 mins meditation before bedtime. Also, continue to keep the habit of iron/supplements. Using the KISS principal this time around…

2/1 – 150.6 lbs, took iron/supplements, missed my 5 mins affirmations, and felt too sleepy to do my meditation. Oops. I didn’t do very well with ANY of the goals I set last round. However, I am going to try to be more positive and point out that in my first round I was able to “kick” ice-cream sammiches (phewf!) and over the course of two rounds I got really good at remembering to take my iron/supplements. Also, I seem to have lost 7 lbs in 20 days, so GO ME! I will focus on my accomplishments. 😊 Anyway, I think I will change it up with my goals for this round. I will just focus in on 2 things that will be good for my mental health – I have been struggling, and February is never easy for me. In the last round @quiltingjaine wisely pointed out the connection between mood and weight loss. I think this is a very important observation!
2/2 – 150.0 lbs, took iron/supplements, did not do affirmations or meditation. Hmm. I seem to be a bit lax on this, even know I am fully aware that these activities very much do support my mental health. Let me try again tomorrow. As far as weight-loss, I guess I will try to lose another 5 lbs and then see if I can maintain between 145-150 lbs. I just realized that if I can get to 145, that will be a loss of 200 lbs when compared to my weight before weight-loss surgery in 2005. YIKES. I feel like the only way to maintain my loss is to keep logging my calories every day, for the rest of my life. Also, I have been taking Saxenda for quite some time now. I feel like I will have to explore the idea of continuing to take that as long as I can, because most people experience a huge rebound gain when they discontinue. And finally, if I can maintain this weight for at least a year, I will consider the idea of having more plastic surgery, such as my arms and the circumferential body lift. I had an abdominoplasty and breast reduction in 2006 and a thigh reduction in 2007. But according to the plastic surgeon I still have about 10 lbs of excess skin to be removed. I also want a face lift, because I am very vain.

2/3 – 150.2 lbs, no iron, no supplements, no meditation or affirmations. ☹
2/4 – 150.2 lbs, took iron, took supplements, did my 5 mins of affirmations! “Every situation gives me an opportunity to learn and grow!” I used the timer on my phone. Said it out loud and wrote it in my notebook a few times. This particular phrase is helpful in thinking about my weight goals but also in thinking about making decisions about next steps regarding my job situation. Let’s hope it sinks in! Neglected to do my meditation, but feeling good that I had at least some success.
2/5 – 150.4 lbs, took iron. Did not take supplements, did not do my affirmations and probably won’t meditate. Decided to adjust my calories, as my intention was to try to get down to 145 and then see if I can maintain 145-150 lbs. I seem to be stuck around 150 lbs at the moment, so let’s see if adjusting down a bit will help. I have also been eating back 200-300 of my exercise calories, against my better judgement. I will try to tone that down a bit, as well.
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**thoughts for next challenge: journalling, band/strength exercises, Grow With Jo videos on cold days, zero work absences, 12K steps, X pages of reading

musicsax · February 2023

64 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 213 (my 145th). As always, thank you. @QuiltingJaine.

Goal for this round; I'm not looking at a specific number, instead I need to aim to cut out chocolate & biscuits 'cuz I can't stop at 1 or even 2, it starts me on a downward addictive spiral. So that and any loss is my aim. No binges, keep within calories & macros.
Spoiler

1/ 31 139.8 – Damn!! Why do I binge!!? I need to think before I mindlessly shovel things into my mouth!! A 2 pound gain through the round, must get control of this food addiction I have. 9.92 miles walked.

SW 138.6
2/1 138.6 - 9.91 miles walked, a much better day & under control! 5% of exercise calories eaten back.
2/2 138 – 11.04 miles walked, half of exercise calories eaten back.
2/3 138.4 – childminding DGS; no structured walking.
2/4 139.8 – don't ask!!:( 9.68 miles walked, but that was not enough to negate the massive amount of food I binged on

. I'm such a stupid greedy pig!! Today is Saturday, it will be good to spend my walking together with DH.
2/5 139.4 - 11.86 miles walked, & back in control, all but 197 of exercise calories eaten back. Saturday for us is pizza night together with a massive delicious crunchy salad, we also have oven roasted chips, I normally have just 100 calories worth, but last week I realised that I am not that bothered about the taste so this week didn't have any and to TBH didn't miss them. More importantly no chocolate/biscuits. Thank you for your kind words, I'm over yesterday’s rant at myself now.
2/6 139.4 – no structured walking, DS & family came down for a roast lunch & then we all went to a wider family get together; 27 of us, all my DSs & their children & grandchildren. We try to do this a couple of times a year, not all of us manage it as to get a date that all of us can make is near impossible!!
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I'M WORTH IT !!
ﾑﾍThis is NOT A DIET. It’s a PERMANENT HEALTHY LIFESTYLE?￰ﾟﾑﾍ

39flavours · February 2023

F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 156lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

Past Rounds

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:146.6 (-1.6)
R168 SW:146.6 GW:144.0 EW:146.2 (-0.4)
R169 SW:143.6 GW:143.0 EW:142.0 (-1.6)
R170 SW:143.0 GW:140.0 EW:140.6 (-2.4)
R171 SW:140.0 GW:139.6 EW:138.6 (-1.4)
R172 SW:141.4 GW:138.6 EW:145.0 (+3.6)
R173 SW:145.2 GW:142.8 EW:141.0 (-4.2)
R174 SW:141.0 GW:139.6 EW:142.2 (+1.2)
R175 SW:141.6 GW:139.6 EW: 140.0 (-1.6)
R176 SW:139.6 GW:139.0 EW: 138.4 (-1.2)

R177-R210 DNW
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW: 160.8 (-4.2)
R212 SW: 161.4 GW: 159.0 EW: 157.6 (-3.2)
R213 SW: 158.0 GW: 156.0 EW:
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1/30 158.6
1/31 157.6

2/1 158.0 Massive sugar cravings and low mood yesterday, which I gave in to, so I'm not surprised to see a small gain. Think it's hormones coming into play. TOTM this round so it will be interesting to see how that affects my weight and energy levels.

2/2 157.4 Still lots of cravings, which I gave into in the form of left over Christmas biscuits, gah. Didn't eat any proper food to make up for the indulgences, that's not the way to go.

2/3 157.4 Went to the pub last night with OH, which was unplanned, so calories ended up way over. It also didn't help that I came home and had ice cream and crisps, whoops! As a result I had a poor night's sleep so I feel like crap today, that'll learn me.

2/4 157.8 Well, I guess this little uptick is down to bad choices on Thursday and having a lazy day yesterday. Tiredness and sugar cravings are still causing issues.

2/5 157.2 OK that's a bit better. Still making poor choices in the evening but not eating much during the day is just about balancing things out. Not the best method nutritionally though. Went with OH for his hospital appointment, he was having an MRI scan for joint pain. We didn't realise how long these things take, so after an hours drive there, I was sat in the car waiting for 3hrs, then an hours drive back. Then i stayed on the sofa all evening because I was feeling low and unmotivated. Sun is shining today, must do better.

2/6 157.8 Gah. This could be just water I hope. Went for a 4 mile walk and had salty soup and rice cakes. I'll be lucky if I even weigh less than the end of last round at this rate. It's Monday, a good day to strengthen my resolve. I know how important it is for me to feel comfortable in my body in order to enjoy life. I determine to not waste another beautiful year hiding away and feeling shame. I'm planning on going to the gym today for the first time in about 18 months, got my clothes all laid out and ready, I just need to find the courage.

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staceymcmd · February 2023

56, 5'2"
R213 Starting Weight 141.8
R213 Goal Weight: 140.0

2/1 142.4 Went out for chinese food last night.
2/2 141.8
2/3 141.6
2/4 141.4 Happy to finally see a number lower than 141.6, I've been stuck above it for a week.
2/5 141.2
2/6 141.4
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Skyleen75 · February 2023

got care free in maintenance and the scale went up one lb at a time. Now I’m turning it around one lb at a time.

2016- 245lbs
2019- 142lbs
9/12/22- 185lbs
R212 EW 186.6

2/1- 183.8
2/2- 184.8
2/3- 184.8
2/4- 184.6
2/5- 185.4
2/6- 186.2 great on calories but not a lot of exercise. Guessing it’s also the rebound from my evening out. Could use a good TMI. Lol I could also use a good excuse or reason but I’m just really good at wild fluctuations.
I’m very excited to be starting a 6 week boxing course at the end of the month.

SModa61 · February 2023

GIVE ME 10 DAYS – ROUND 213

Round 213
February 1 - 10, 2023

61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).

My goal for round 213? To make it through these 10 days without regret. I start in Mass trying to pack and getting home and family in order. Leaving for 3 months is more like a move than a vacation. I have to go through every aspect of my life and transport those items to this other home so life there continues on normally. I then have 22 hours of car riding in two days, followed my time in MIL’s home, and then a final 4 hour drive. Then it is the unpacking and putting my life in order until I repeat the process going north in 3 months. My husband yesterday asked when will there ever be less stuff be going in the car. My reply was when we start flying instead. :P

So, exercise will not start until I make it to the Keys. But once there, my goal is to work on my exercise habits so that they are re-established and will continue when I get back to Mass in May. As for the road trip, I am planning out my meals and pretracking. I did this in 2021 when I was with you all and it worked great. Trying to decide if I will smuggle my scale in the suitcase or not, or just accept three DWI in a row. At least it would be in the middle of the round. We will find out this weekend, won’t we? :P

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, and a DGS. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/02/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/12/23
Round 212 147.2 1/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.0 2/1/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz

SW: 143.4

Day/Weight/Comment

2/1 – 143.0 Last night, I was crazy hungry later in the evening. Calories had been on target for the day (I aim for 1443 – don’t remember how I set that number way back when). I decided that I was too hungry and made a thoughtful decision to add an 80 calorie parmesan snack, and a fifth of an open candy bar. Brought me up to 1591. I kind of glad that I have had some section of this process without exercise as I am getting to see little hints of where my baseline might be.

2/2 – 142.4 Yesterday was challenging. Spent the day helping my parents at assisted living. Planned on having lunch with them as they keep asking me to join them. Nope, they now skip lunch, and they had a day packed with tasks for which they needed my assistance. One was trip to fidelity to deal with account issues in person. There they have a nice coffee machine and bowl full of candy AND I was very hungry. Well I was unprepared to snap out my trays, so nothing for me…… Got home 3:30 and had some quick food and adjusted my planned dinner and added a little after dinner, to fill in those missing lunch/afternoon calories. It worked!! I’m pretracked through next Monday which is helping me a lot!

2/3 – 142.6 Just means I am where I am supposed to be.

2/4 – 142.0 road trip Amazing that I dodged stress eating last night. Yesterday was last push of packing and cleaning to leave our home for three months. We lost power late afternoon for an hour. We used the time well, but were strategizing for what we do if power does not come back. Came on just in time to cook dinner. We finish up and head for a relaxing few hours before early bedtime, for todays early rise and journey. A little after 9 pm, we realize the heat never came back on!!!! (right now it is -12 outside not including windchill – logan airport – 9 and -33 with windchill). Panic!! We cannot get it back on. Each phone call to emergency heating services goes to voicemail………. Facebook comes to the rescue. I used facebook messenger figuring that no one would be online. In less than a minute I got a reply. Repairs were crazy last night, but they came. Heat is working, and I am loading the car as I type. I was certainly thinking about chocolate last night. Pre-tracking and the inconvenience of Invisalign kept me in line.

2/5 – road trip, DNW I decided to be logical. That is part of this journey is to live the reality so for me that was not packing the scale into the car and annoying the heck out of my husband. Do I am going to have three days of not weighing, until I get to marathon where I have a sister scale ( I have three matching scales – maine, mass, florida). Stayed true to my pre-tracked foods. Again, Invisalign really stops that impromptu eating. You just can’t or risk dental health.

2/6 – MIL, DNW Continued the road trip, and made great time yesterday. I was very close to keeping with my pre-tracking. MIL made homemade lasagna, which I planned for, but also had meatballs and her mixed meats from her Italian sauce. But I traded my two unplanned meatballs and meat for the peanut butter M&M that I had planned on, but skipped. While I am calling today a DNW, because I don’t have MY scale, I did step on MIL’s and it stated 142.2. Should not have an up. I am curious how it will align with mine on 2/8.

2/7 – MIL, road trip, possible DNW
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jspecies11 · February 2023

69 yo female 5’5”
SW: 143.8# (end of round 212)
Round GW: 143.0#

2/1 142.8# not sure how this drop happened but I’ll take it
2/2 143.2# not bad not bad; no exercise at all yesterday and we going into a deep freeze for a few days.
2/3 142.8# weights yesterday. Plan to walk in the mall due to below 0 temps today. Not as good as walking outside but I’m getting cabin fever.
2/4 143.2# Below freezing temps again today, so it’s another lifting day. The house is pretty cool downstairs so I am hibernating upstairs with books and sewing.
2/5 143.4# Walked at the casino with my sister yesterday since it’s big and pretty open. It was packed and I’m not someone who likes parting with my money that way. We got a couple of miles in at least.
2/6 142.8# Morning yoga and then got a nice hike outside yesterday. I am not very flexible so working on that.
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RockinRobyn672 · February 2023

Hi All - Robyn here from SE Virginia. I'll be doing strength workouts only for the most part during this round while continuing to recover from foot surgery. My primary goals are: 1) no after-dinner-snacking; 2) to eat dinner no later than 7:30, and; 3) to lose weight during this round.

SW: 146.6

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1: 146
2/2: 147 (+1.0)
2/3: 147
2/4: 147
2/5: 147.4 (+0.4)
2/6: 146.4 (-1.0) Pilates workout yesterday. Ate healthy and avoided too many snacks between meals.
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CamandJarvis · February 2023

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
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; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1

Last weight
01/31 - 163.1

Round Goal: 161.xlb Water goal: 90oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
2/01 - 163.0
2/02 - 162.9
2/03 - 161.7
2/04 - DNW
2/05 - 163.2 - Yesterday was a struggle. The pup had the pukes approximately 4-7am. Then I finally got to fall asleep on the couch only for BF's alarm to go off. I'm still exhausted haha! I'm also so sore from all the heavy lifting this weekend that I can't move a single muscle without cringing in soreness pain. I made the decision to forego my workout this morning. Thinking about it, 2 full days of moving a house is like 2 full days of strength training/lifting weights. And I did a workout Thursday and Friday. My body needs a rest day somewhere! I might skip tomorrow's, too. Just do yoga tomorrow and Wednesday (my scheduled rest day) and resume workouts on Thursday/Friday. They're all moved in so no more heavy lifting that I know of on weekends. One thing I will say: I'm proud of myself for logically thinking about it and not just saying "its Monday, I'm tired, no workout" like I would have previously. I hit snooze on my alarm and used that time to really think things through before making the decision and getting up (I almost went ahead and slept in if it wasn't for the pups realizing I was awake and getting a little crazy).
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2/07
2/08
2/09
2/10

Previous Day's Comments

2/01 - I'm happy with that tiny little drop. I cut it really close on calories yesterday and was honestly worried I'd be up again. Today will be another day which staying in calories will bring a challenge. I've already eaten breakfast since dinner was suuuuuper early and I was beginning to feel nauseous. Yoga this morning, just 15 minute easy morning wakeup practice. Will need to really pay attention to my watch's reminders to get up and move. And then move extra today. Not only to keep warm, but to give myself a little wiggle room in calorie department. Will see if BF wants to make chicken noodle or chicken and dumplings tonight for something cozy.
2/02 - Well, if I keep losing 0.1 at a time, I'll barely miss my goal of 161.x but I'll be a pound lighter than last round's end weight which isn't a bad thing nor would I be upset. Big splurge dinner of chicken and dumplings served in homemade bread bowls. I'm super proud of yet another bread-baking related accomplishment (why must it be on my "only eat sometimes" list again? I love baking it). No clue lunch, as usual or dinner except that I'm in charge, eek. The pup woke me up with his coyote-sounding yawn and was doing a peepee dance at 4am so I'm up an hour earlier than my alarm. In a bit I'm going to start my bodyweight workout and, because of the early start, I can have a small break before the cardio sprinter portion, yippee. I'm not sure how I feel other than I AM looking forward to this being over haha
2/03 - I wasn't expecting that woosh at all! I made homemade beef and cabbage pan fried wontons last night. They weren't that great, but I think part of that is because it was ground beef. I had pork, but unfortunately it went bad before I could make it. Plus seasonings were off and not enough. I have leftover filling and wonton wrappers for lunch today. Got my workout in despite not wanting to get up at all. Woke up mid-dream and that always messes with me. Then BigBro's car wouldn't start, my car was frozen over entirely, and so I had to take him to school. Good thing because in spots where water pools, it was all icy. I almost couldn't make it up the hill home because the water pooled at the bottom left water tracks up the hill which froze. Thankfully I had 4WD and some umph to get me far enough up to get in the grass and get traction. Late start to work and to everything else. Setting up my grocery pickup to be about the same time I pick up BigBro from school so I can knock two things out in one trip since today is grocery day anyway.
2/04 - I was rushing for a puppy that really had to go outside ASAP so I skipped weighing. Probably good for my mental state as I indulged in a little wine last night and that never helps the scale in the morning. Today is an alcohol free day, though. Back to help Fam move the remainder of their stuff into the new house and help get things ready for a garage sale tomorrow. Should be plenty of movement today, will just have to be careful of my food choices. Hope you're all having a good weekend. Will try to check in tomorrow as well, time permitting. Also hoping for a weigh in tomorrow to see where I stand so I can adjust and not have a huge weekend gain.
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arzoosana83 · February 2023

Female, 40, 5'3

OSW: 223.2 (12/1/22)
R208 SW: 219.4 EW: 219
R209 EW: 217.2
R210 EW: 216.4
R211 EW: 218.4
R212 EW: 216.2

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1 - 215.2
2/2 - 215.2
2/3 - 214.2
2/4 - 213.6
2/5 - 214
2/6 - 213.2
2/7
2/8
2/9
2/10

Machias1949 · February 2023

74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist

Lessons for maintenance: 1) exercise at least 30 minutes five {5} days a week 2) try to walk no less than 10,000 steps a day 3) If/when my weight creeps up (118-119 LBS) increase the incline on the treadmill and add a burst of running to routine 4) eat a low-calorie salad before eating dinner 5) limit fried & breaded foods 6) continue to add ice cubes to my 5 oz glass of wine 7) eat fish for dinner at least 2 times a week 8) eight to nine hours of sleep a day 9) Of the 60oz of water daily-drink 8oz of water a half hour before each meal 10) three (3) meals a day and 1-2 small snacks, nothing after dinner.

Round 212 loss 0.7 LBS
01/31- 116.5
Round 213: RSW 116.5 waist:27 ½” (goal 27”)

02/01-116.5
02/02-116.5
02/03-116.1
02/04-116.5-
02/05-116.5 -
02/06-115.4-not sure why the drop

AR10at50 · February 2023

57, 5’5
OSW-187 Sept. 2018. Thank you @quiltingjaine !
GW-140

2/1-166-Picked up a bag of lentils and a ham shank after yoga. Put them in the crock pot. Rode the horse.
2/2-164-Walked 7 miles and rode the horse and worked on a quilt and made broccoli cheddar soup.
2/3-164-Yoga and rode the horse and did housework. Off to a quilting class, so no walk today.
2/6-165-Did pretty good during the week of either walking or yoga daily but the weekend was busy and windy with rain. DH hung a shelf in my sewing room and that prompted me to get things cleaned up in there. Garden club board meeting then hopefully a walk.

deepwoodslady · February 2023

Round 213

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 170 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
R212 EW= 194.8
R213 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.

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 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 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 (02/01/23 thru 02/10/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
01/31 …..194.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

02/01 -194.6- (Trend weight 196.7)

02/02 -196.6- (Trend weight 196.7)

02/03 -197.8- (Trend weight 196.8)

02/04 -196.4- (Trend weight 196.8)

02/05 -195.4- (Trend weight 196.7) A good day yesterday food-wise, but an awful lot of sitting on the computer. I did get in a 30 minute stationary bike ride last night, but otherwise….Babysat DGS so there were a lot of stairs, just not a lot of steps. I’ll work on doing better today. Today will be a bit of a high sodium day as I finish up my egg drop soup from an out-of-town restaurant. I’ve pre-logged my day and am already sipping water alongside my coffee. I woke up starving with my stomach continually growling. Today will be challenging but do-able if I just stick to the prelogged plan.
0.8 lbs to get back to starting weight. Maybe……just maybe!

02/06 -195.6- (Trend weight 196.5) A fluctuation likey from no TMI. Trend weight is still going down. I wanted to share: I ate something for the first time last night that I thought I would HATE. Scallops! Even after rinsing they smelled so fishy but I followed the simple and fast recipe and OMGOSH, they were delicious. Thank you Gordon Ramsey for giving me the faith to try. I was having spaghetti squash with a cream basil alfredo sauce and decided I needed to add some protein and had them in my freezer. After a quick thaw in a bowl, they were only 4 or 5 minutes to cook. According to MFP, the 5 small scallops came in at 89 calories and 4 carbs. I will be having them again!

02/07 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

02/08 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

02/09 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

02/10 -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

pezhed · February 2023

RSW - 123.6 lb
RGW - 119.4 lb

2/1 - DNW (travel & debauchery)
2/2 - DNW (same)
2/3 - 123.6 - First I have to confess my sins. I went from 119.4 lb on Monday to 123.6 lb today! Gah. I was out of control for my whole trip, essentially. The drinks were flowing and there was food everywhere. I had late night snacks every night thanks to my lowered inhibitions and having no responsibilities other than sitting in meetings. Phew. I know a lot of this is water but there is probably more than a pound of legit gain I need to get rid of. My goals for the rest of the round are to fast a minimum of 16 hours each day and to move my body for at least 30 minutes each day. Kicking things off with a longer fast today. Planning to make it to dinner time without eating. No need for hugs. I know what I did and what I need to do!
2/4 - 122.0. I did OMAD yesterday plus a 15-minute Peloton ride and 30-minute run. Going to take some discipline to get the travel weight off! I did a 45-minute Peloton ride this morning and have been tracking my food so far today. We’re attending a birthday party this afternoon but I plan to just have a couple bites of my kid’s cake 😇
2/5 - 122.0
2/6 - 121.6. Honestly surprised this wasn't higher this morning; it may catch up with me tomorrow. I didn't do very well this weekend. Today should be pretty easy to be disciplined since the kids are back in daycare today. Yesterday afternoon we had a family-wide snack attack. I have trouble resisting snacks when everyone else is having them. Then I had nighttime snacks while my husband ate nothing. Why? Ah well, today is a recovery run on the tread and probably a dog walk. I think I'll throw in some light strength training, too. Happy Monday everyone!
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tishawj · February 2023

Hello again friends!! Happy February!! Looking forward to another great 10 days! I'm so glad I found this again last round, I'm already finding it becoming an integral part of my morning routine to sit down and assess what happened yesterday so I can move forward good or bad. I've never been a journaller, this is as close as I get

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Female, 51yrs, 5'5"
Goal weight...to hang out somewhere 145-150
R212 EW -181.4
Day, Weight, Comment
2/01 - 181.4 - I might end up here for a few days as TOM showed up early yesterday (thank you Peri Menopause for the unpredictable cycle). Still hate the snow and cold...only let the doggo drag me out for a 20 minute walk, the windchill is wicked this week. I need to start motivating myself to do something else on top of a walk when I hate the weather...we have an elliptical and my boys have a small area with weights. I used to do some pretty intense kettle bell work outs 5 plus years ago but stopped when I messed up my shoulder, I should start that back up again as well....sigh....
2/02 - 180.8 - unexpected, felt super bloated all day yesterday. Another cold one yesterday so only a short walk but did a bunch of cleaning so I was moving a good chunk of the day.
2/03 - 180.8 - Glad I got out for good walk yesterday as a polar vortex has hit Ontario...it's flippin -25C out there today (-35 with the wind chill), even the dog won't walk in this!! Made beef stroganoff in the crock pot for dinner last night, had mine over a pile of roasted cauliflower instead of noodles, it was delicious!!
2/04 - 180.0 - Was really hoping to get below 180 this round...looks totally do-able!! Put in 25minutes on the elliptical yesterday because stupid weather, could have done more but I forgot my water bottle upstairs. Didn't get out of the house at all yesterday, it was treacherous, roads closed all over the place around here. DS(17) had some friends over and one of them loves to bake, I managed to leave alone the cookies and red velvet cupcakes he brought, not sure how but I did it...YAY ME!!
2/05 - 180.6 - thought that might happen...went out to a local brewery for dinner and then a hockey game last night...so beers and a higher calorie than normal dinner. I had a light snack instead of lunch to bank some so it wouldn't his as hard as it could have. Got 35 minutes in on the eliptical. Temps have gone up so hopefully getting outside this week will help me get under 180!!
2/06 - 180.6 - ugh...stuck here. Got in a great hike yesterday, finally a reasonable temp and the trails were nicely packed down. Busy day so got lots of steps in on top of the hike. We ate dinner really late, picked up take out on the way home from my son's game. I had a huge cobb salad, probably should have only had half but it was sooo good and I was sooo hungry.
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cyn_love · February 2023

Round 213 (my FIRST!)
February 1, 2023 - February 10, 2023
Female, 5’4”
HW: 300 pounds (September 2020)
2023 SW: 288.9 (Jan 9, 2023)
Round goals: 64 oz. water and track EVERYTHING

I just saw this today, so I'll go ahead and catch up yesterday's log.

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1: 278.5 - Happy to see the 270s again. Definitely has me motivated to keep going. Struggling with cravings.
2/2: 277.4 - I have no clue how I dropped an entire pound since yesterday. I wanted to eat the world yesterday... but I managed to control it. Munched on some pretzels, but I did log them. Genuinely surprised to see this weight today.
2/3: - 277.2 - Still moving the right direction.... happy to see it. I indulged in the work-provided pizza for lunch yesterday. Then had a scoop of ice cream later in the day. MFP says I still had 500 calories to eat (after it calculated my steps), but I was curious what WW would say. 68 points!! That's like 2 days of eating, but really only about 1500 calories. WW might be out here starving people. CRAZY!
2/4: - 276.4 - good day. Stayed within my calories.
2/5: - 278.9 - yikes. I expected this though. Yesterday was date day. We hiked a new trail, had lunch, and saw Avatar in the theater. While I was within my calories, I ate lots of fried foods and buttered popcorn. It’ll come back off. Hopefully quickly. 😅
2/6: - 278.8 - I hoped for a bit more of a drastic change, but it’s fine… as long as I get back down to a loss before this round is over. Ha! Back to work today, so hopefully tomorrow’s weight will reflect better choices.
2/7: -
2/8: -
2/9: -
2/10: -

Total round weight loss/gain: +0.3 lbs

@jkcarr2 I’m new around here, but always happy to see someone back on track.

Welcome back!

@NuggetBrain Daaaaaang! Look at you go!

@evonday A loss is a loss! Great work pushing through!

@39flavours The gym!?!?! You’ve got this!!!!

jedaschultz · February 2023

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 205.2
Round 192 SW 205.2 RGW 204.2 EW 205.8
Round 193 SW 205.8 RG 205 EW 213.2
Round 194 SW 211.4 RG 207 EW 213.2
Round 195 Skipped
Round 196 SW 210.2 RG 209 EW211
Round 197 SW 211 RG 209 EW
Round 198 Skipped
Round 199 Skipped
Round 200 EW 211.8
Round 201 SW 211.8 RGW 209 EW 210.2
Round 202 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 210.6
Round 203 SW 210.6 RGW 209 EW 209.8
Round 204 SW 209.8 RGW 208.4 EW 210
Round 205 SW 210 RGW 208.4EW 208.8
Round 206 208.8 RGW 208 EW
Round 207 skipped
Round 208 skipped
Round 209 skipped
Round 210 SW RGW 209.2 EW
Round 211 SW RGW EW 210.2
Round 212 SW 210.2 RGW 208 EW 208.8

SW: 208.8
GW: 206.8

2/1 208 Yesterday was a tough day. DH has been referred to get a liver transplant. His health is rapidly declining. Any prayers sent our way would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

2/2 207.2 Thanks for all the notes. Yesterday was a very tiring and stressful day. Doing a lot of physical things for DH. Today we are at the hospital, he had 10 L of fluid pulled off. He is felling and breathing a lot better, 22 lbs lost in about 45 minutes.

2/3 207.6 That’s ok. I indulged last night on some salty snacks. DH is feeling and moving better today. Finally was able to get him out to get a haircut this morning. Walked around the Dollar Tree which was next door for a bit of exercise. He’s done for the day but at least it’s something.

2/4 207 Fairly good day.

2/5 207.4

2/6 205.6. Took DH to the emergency room and he was admitted yesterday with an infection. Spontaneous Peritoneal Infection is what they are calling it. Doctor says five days of iv antibiotics and then we will see. It was a long day.

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SheilaBoneham · February 2023

❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️☃️❄️

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015) - 135
2023 Goals — no snacking after dinner; calories below maintenance, adjusted every 10 lbs; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Aim for 150 by the end of the year.

📆 History 2015–2023

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: end weight running average 178.6

2023 Rounds
R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).

R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
R213 02/10/23: goals—no snacking after dinner; walking as weather permits; 20 min meditation daily

Day/Weight/Comment no food after dinner 💚 ~~ >20 min meditation 🧘🏻

2/01 - 177.6 🧘🏻
Almost made it through with no snack, but…. It’s 7F this morning, so no long walks for me! Stay warm if you’re in the frigid zone!

2/02 - 177.4
I’m surprised, as I overindulged yesterday. Probably catch me tomorrow!

2/03 - 178
Yep, there it is. And it’s ok. This cold weather (14F right now) brings out my inner black bear—I want to eat and sleep! I’ve been doing lots of short training sessions with 12-week-old Booker (he thinks we’re playing) to direct his energy, and I got this cute pic yesterday. I wonder what he’s thinking about!

2/04 - 179
Yikes. But not a surprise or mystery. I baked cookies for DH, ate 4. Ate a (small) bowl of ice cream because I really wanted chocolate. I started out beating myself up this morning, but have decided to give myself a little grace with the very frigid weather. It always makes me crave fat and carbs. The temp is supposed to start rising today and be in the high 30s & 40s tomorrow onward, so I’ll get more exercise, which helps stem the recreational eating. I sometimes think I should just stop obsessing and tracking and simply eat when I’m really hungry. I think about food all the time, because I’m always planning my meals, then thinking, oh, I still have 17 calories available, and then eat 400. Anyone else feel like “dieting” — because however we frame it, that’s what we’re doing when we count calories, carbs, other macros, sugar, whatever — makes you more focused on food and more inclined to use food for emotional support and “something to do”? Or maybe it’s just me. I am a bit of a weirdo. 😁 Anyway, I’m looking forward to better weather and more outdoor time. And to getting rid of these few pounds I’ve re-accumulated so I get lose a few more.

2/05 - 177.8
Ok, that’s better. And the weather is better so I’m off in a bit to take the pup for a nice long sniff walk. Have a great Sunday, everyone!

2/06 - 177.6
It’s a new week, and I’m determined to clean up my act. I had one great, no-snack round and then fell apart again. Ridiculous. So today’s the day, this week’s the week…. Happy Monday, all!

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_JeffreyD_ · February 2023

Male: 65
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Goals for this round:

1. For 2023, avoid a repeat of 2022 lack of discipline.
2. Log my food daily… That is how I lost my weight before.

Round 213 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food; Exercise – yesterday / Comment

Previous posts:

2/1: 222.2
/ logged all; no exercise/ Food exceeded budget yesterday, mainly because I picked up my venison salami from the locker yesterday. Had to sample it! 😊 So good, and, it is salty. I have plenty so I need to share it.

In other news I am retired as of January 1, 2023! Still planning to log a few part time hours doing admin things and being an ambassador for the firm.

(Too much information warning) And more other news, I am having a prostate removal surgery a week from today. Getting that “C-word” out of my body! I am not planning on filling you all in with ongoing fine details of the procedure or the recovery. But, I want to mention it here so you can pray that the doctor gets a good night’s sleep the night before. 😊 Thanks.

2/2: 221.8
/all food logged; no exercise/ This could have been better without the mishap last night. Kind of embarrassing to talk about, but…. My food log was really good yesterday until… DW and I went to a meeting and on the way home, there was no choice but to stop and use the restroom somewhere. No choice. We went to a Taco Bell just in time. And, my rule is “don’t just stop and use a business restroom without buying something.” Bean Burrito it was.

Food was still under budget, but burrito was too salty and too late in the evening.

Sorry I made you read this.

2/3: 222.2
/logged it all; none/
Chamber event last night with a taste of something from every restaurant in town.

2/4: 222.2
/all logged; active as a log/ so cold outside.

2/5: 220.4
/all logged; actually went out for a walk. / I am trying to do some analysis this morning, but maybe not enough coffee in me to think clearly. Here it is. I think “sweets” are more my downfall than “savory.” Yes, I can abuse both, but for me one “sweet” begets another. Before I know it I have eaten more than I can accurately log.

No sweets yesterday.

1/31: 220.2
Starting weight at end of last round.

2/6: 220.2
/logged all; short walk/ nothing new to report this morning.

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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
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: 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.

enlightenme3 · February 2023

Round 213 (my 48th)
February 1, 2023 - February 10, 2023
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
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9

RSW: 132.9 pounds (1/31/23, EO Round 212)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
2/1: 131.4 - Okay, focused on eating yesterday with good results. Today is a travel day
2/2: DNW - Successful travel day despite our flight being delayed by over an hour. Got a workout in and kept the calories down.
2/3: DNW - Got my exercise in including weights. Ate pretty sensibly all day but had a mini-binge of some caramel peanut M&Ms (who knew those existed). Didn’t go too far into the binge and accounted for all of it on my diary.
2/4: DNW - Good exercise, dinner out with friends at a Mexican restaurant and then back to our hosts house for more wine and snacks. Too many sweets.
2/5: DNW - Great exercise, dinner with extended family - heavy on the carbs and sweets (and wine)
2/6: DNW - Got my exercise in and ate well in the early part of the day. However, party for my MIL saw me consuming a lot of snacky food which really adds up calorie wise. Definitely exceeded my calorie goals for the day significantly
2/7: DNW -
2/8: DNW -
2/9: -
2/10: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 1.5 pounds

CamandJarvis · February 2023

Double posting to fix an error on my end!

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
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; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1

Last weight
01/31 - 163.1

Round Goal: 161.xlb Water goal: 90oz.

Day, Weight, Comment
2/01 - 163.0
2/02 - 162.9
2/03 - 161.7
2/04 - DNW
2/05 - DNW
2/06 - 163.2 - Yesterday was a struggle. The pup had the pukes approximately 4-7am. Then I finally got to fall asleep on the couch only for BF's alarm to go off. I'm still exhausted haha! I'm also so sore from all the heavy lifting this weekend that I can't move a single muscle without cringing in soreness pain. I made the decision to forego my workout this morning. Thinking about it, 2 full days of moving a house is like 2 full days of strength training/lifting weights. And I did a workout Thursday and Friday. My body needs a rest day somewhere! I might skip tomorrow's, too. Just do yoga tomorrow and Wednesday (my scheduled rest day) and resume workouts on Thursday/Friday. They're all moved in so no more heavy lifting that I know of on weekends. One thing I will say: I'm proud of myself for logically thinking about it and not just saying "its Monday, I'm tired, no workout" like I would have previously. I hit snooze on my alarm and used that time to really think things through before making the decision and getting up (I almost went ahead and slept in if it wasn't for the pups realizing I was awake and getting a little crazy).
2/07
2/08
2/09
2/10

Previous Day's Comments

2/01 - I'm happy with that tiny little drop. I cut it really close on calories yesterday and was honestly worried I'd be up again. Today will be another day which staying in calories will bring a challenge. I've already eaten breakfast since dinner was suuuuuper early and I was beginning to feel nauseous. Yoga this morning, just 15 minute easy morning wakeup practice. Will need to really pay attention to my watch's reminders to get up and move. And then move extra today. Not only to keep warm, but to give myself a little wiggle room in calorie department. Will see if BF wants to make chicken noodle or chicken and dumplings tonight for something cozy.
2/02 - Well, if I keep losing 0.1 at a time, I'll barely miss my goal of 161.x but I'll be a pound lighter than last round's end weight which isn't a bad thing nor would I be upset. Big splurge dinner of chicken and dumplings served in homemade bread bowls. I'm super proud of yet another bread-baking related accomplishment (why must it be on my "only eat sometimes" list again? I love baking it). No clue lunch, as usual or dinner except that I'm in charge, eek. The pup woke me up with his coyote-sounding yawn and was doing a peepee dance at 4am so I'm up an hour earlier than my alarm. In a bit I'm going to start my bodyweight workout and, because of the early start, I can have a small break before the cardio sprinter portion, yippee. I'm not sure how I feel other than I AM looking forward to this being over haha
2/03 - I wasn't expecting that woosh at all! I made homemade beef and cabbage pan fried wontons last night. They weren't that great, but I think part of that is because it was ground beef. I had pork, but unfortunately it went bad before I could make it. Plus seasonings were off and not enough. I have leftover filling and wonton wrappers for lunch today. Got my workout in despite not wanting to get up at all. Woke up mid-dream and that always messes with me. Then BigBro's car wouldn't start, my car was frozen over entirely, and so I had to take him to school. Good thing because in spots where water pools, it was all icy. I almost couldn't make it up the hill home because the water pooled at the bottom left water tracks up the hill which froze. Thankfully I had 4WD and some umph to get me far enough up to get in the grass and get traction. Late start to work and to everything else. Setting up my grocery pickup to be about the same time I pick up BigBro from school so I can knock two things out in one trip since today is grocery day anyway.
2/04 - I was rushing for a puppy that really had to go outside ASAP so I skipped weighing. Probably good for my mental state as I indulged in a little wine last night and that never helps the scale in the morning. Today is an alcohol free day, though. Back to help Fam move the remainder of their stuff into the new house and help get things ready for a garage sale tomorrow. Should be plenty of movement today, will just have to be careful of my food choices. Hope you're all having a good weekend. Will try to check in tomorrow as well, time permitting. Also hoping for a weigh in tomorrow to see where I stand so I can adjust and not have a huge weekend gain.
2/05
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2/08
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quiltingjaine · February 2023

@39flavours I need to get my happy *kitten* out of the chair and do something. I’ve been to the gym once since the pandemic started. People were still supposed be masked. I was the only one who was, other than employees and none of them said anything to the unmasked. I felt unsafe and had only a short workout. I have a bad back and hold 17# great grandson while standing is an issue.

shmmm3 · February 2023

What a nice surprise for me today. I feel so much better since I've cut out processed food and added sugar. I completely avoid sugar substitutes since they spike insulin the same (or worse) than sugar and my inflammation is better for it. January was a lot of trial and error getting off sugar but I've finally gotten the hang of it. To get me off added sugar I've binged on dates, frozen mango and frozen pineapple. I had more than 20 medjool dates on the 3rd and I was shocked when I looked up the calorie content, but those little guys and their fiber didn't undo any of my progress! And, every night so far I've made french fries in the air fryer with a dip of greek yogurt and sriracha and eaten my fill. After weeks of trying to get off sugar and struggling so much with will power I'm now voluntarily binging less and less on the frozen fruits and dates because they're not addictive! Whole foods for the win!

2/1 133.8 logged 1900 calories, high carbs but from fruits, rice, and potatoes (over 200g of carbs) (31g of fiber)
2/2 134.8 logged 2116 calories, high carbs again, same as before (over 200 grams of carbs) (40g of fiber)
2/3 135.8 logged 2500 calories, same as before but twice as many carbs as usual (533g of carbs today) (73g of fiber)
2/4 133.0 logged 1100 calories, same as before but just less of everything (127 g of carbs) (22g of fiber)
2/5 132.0 logged 1626 calories, another high carb day (215 g of carbs) (29g of fiber)
2/6 130.8
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Kayjay1960 · February 2023

Round 213
SW: 176.2 pounds: Ultimate Goal weight 145 pounds

Round 213 Starting Weight 173.8
Goal Round 213 170

Round 213 progress
Goal 1: Track food 10 days.
Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 64 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.
Goal 3: Gym Workout 8 out of 10 days.

Goal 4: Intermittent fasting no food after 7:30 PM
Goal 5: Walk with dog 1 hour 6 out of 10 days 6 out of 10 days.

213 Goals
GW for this round: under 170 for the last 3 days of the challenge.

Goal 1: Log my food 10 out of 10 days.

Goal 2: Increase water intake: Hit 64 oz per day for 8 out of 10 days.

X
Goal 3: Workout 45 minutes 8 out of 10 days.

X

Goal 4: Intermittent fasting no food after 7:30PM. 6 out of 10 days
X XX

Goal 5: 1/2 hour Walk with Nickels 6 out of 10 days

02-01 Weight 172.7 Yaaa down 1.2 Proof that drinking lots of water is a plus, stayed on track as well.
02-02- Weight 172.6 I will take any lower number, late supper with friends met 4 out of 5 goals yesterday. Super pumped.
02-03 Weight 172.7 Ate more than I should yesterday will take the slight gain. Today going to really go for it.
02-04 NO Weigh in, stuff going on first thing in morning.
02-05 Weight 171.7 Yaaaa down-1 Already worked out and walked, will be golfing this afternoon. Get plenty of movement in today.
02-06 Weight 171.8 slight gain, no real reason, did lots of movement possibly not drinking enough water. Hoping for some downward movement tomorrow. Only a few days to my goal.
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quiltingjaine · February 2023

@jedaschultz Sending prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏

@SheilaBoneham I seem gone having a problem stringing good days together too. 🙏

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 213

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