Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 213

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: 156.8 (-1.2)
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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.

2/7 158.0 Well that's very discouraging. I made it to the gym and did a relatively gentle workout. 10 mins elliptical, 30 mins fast walking on treadmill and 15 mins rowing. I'm glad I went though, it helped me see how unfit I've become! Not sure why I've had a gain, I don't think it's water retention from muscle soreness because I didn't work that hard. My mfp diary shows my daily net average calories are 895 for the last week and 745 for the week before so I think I should have lost more than 1.9 pounds in that time. I guess my metabolism is just being very stubborn and I need to find ways to raise my energy output. Tricky when I feel so exhausted all the time. Glad totm finishes today and my hormones can settle for a while.

2/8 157.8 Had a more busy day than usual with an hour at the gym then dentists and shopping for 3 hours. I noticed my fitness tracker watch doesn't count my steps if my arms aren't moving by my side eg when pushing a shopping trolley or carrying something. Are they all like that? Dentist said I have gum disease and need to be more rigorous with my oral hygiene or my teeth might fall out, yikes!
Meeting up with mum for a walk today so probably no gym.

2/9 157.0 It's a relief to see this number. Even if I'm not going to reach my goal this round, hopefully tomorrow I'll be able to record a loss, so long as I'm careful today. I was sooo hungry last night. OH and DD ordered pizza from a new place in town but I resisted. Instead I had a small bowl of porridge made with left over milk from my daily allowance. It took me slightly over my calories for the day but I wouldn't have been able to sleep without it.

2/10 156.8 Happy to end the round on my lowest weight this year 🙂
I need to make much bigger efforts to stay active next round. No more slumping on the sofa for endless hours in the evenings, I need to keep moving. NEAT = Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis, i.e. the result of things that have an impact on the calories your body uses outside of purposeful exercise.

quiltingjaine · February 2023

@deepwoodslady Throw the old candy away. Feed the soup to the wildlife or dump it. Be strong! REMOVE TEMPTATION!

That was the best thing I did when I started LCHF. Got rid of the junk carbs.

My recommended reading right now. Two books by Gary Taubes
The Case Against Sugar and The Case for Keto. He sites studies done by individual doctors (not paid for by PHARMA) included a fellow back in 1825 - almost 200 years ago who simply stated “grains and starches are fattening and that sugar makes it worse. His recommendation for obesity was “ more or less rigid abstinence” from those foods.”

quiltingjaine · February 2023

@fmfdfa2020 A couple of things I have changed since cutting carbs - I make my own “breadcrumbs” by putting pork rinds in the food processor and I use Xanthan gum as a thickener - arrowroot also works. It only takes a small amount of Xanthan to thicken so depending on the quantity you’re making, start small. I think it took about a teaspoon slowly added to the broth to make gravy.

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!
2/7 - 121.4. Okay, my goal of getting back to my pre-travel weight is looking a little distant right now. Maybe I did do substantial damage. Crazy that I did more damage during a short business trip than I did during my family vacation over the holidays. I've really gotten out of the habit of tracking and need to start again. I had a snack attack again last night. My birthday is the last day of the challenge and would really like to reach my goal! Yesterday I walked the dogs, did a 30-minute treadmill jog, and did 20 minutes of power yoga. I kind of hurt my back doing yoga from twisting too deeply, so today I think I'll just walk the dogs. And track! my! food!
2/8 - 121.4 again. I did track yesterday, so I made progress there, but I landed right at what my maintenance calories probably are so it absolutely makes sense that I've stopped losing. Today I'll track again with the intent of having a deficit at the end of the day (aka avoiding chocolate and booze). I'm also due for a Peloton ride and dog walk.
2/9 - 120! Not counting on making my RGW because I'm going out tonight, but I do plan to work out and fast until we go out today if I can make it. DH and I are going to a fancy dinner and concert in town for an early birthday celebration for me. Today commences a series of celebrations, actually! Today is dinner and the concert, tomorrow (actual birthday) is family dinner out in my hometown, and Saturday is skiing! It's a festive time of year here. My youngest is turning 2 next weekend so next challenge round is sure to be a doozy with all the festivities.
2/10 - 121. Didn't make my goal but that's okay, still got a lot of my travel weight off this round. I managed to work out and fast until dinner yesterday but then went hard while we were out. It was a fun night that I'm feeling today, ugh. Wanting to get the dogs out on a trail run if I can fit it into my work half-day today and shake myself out of my hangover stupor. Anyway, onto the next round!!

And thanks for the birthday wishes!!!!

tishawj · February 2023

clprieur wrote: »

Am I a normal human size yet?

You're at my goal weight....I know it takes time to see your new weight in "normal" way (from previous experience). I have a trunk of clothes size 8 (probably a few 6) and smalls that I'm aiming to get back into. Congrats for breaking into the 140s

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!

2/07 - 177.8 💚🧘🏻
Yesterday was a pretty good day. I ate within bounds, had fun with the pup, read, wrote, had a nap. Perfect! Wishing you all good days, too!

2/08 - 177.8 🧘🏻
This seems to be my body’s new favorite place to hang out.

2/09 - 178.2 🧘🏻
Salt. I had a salty lunch and not enough water. I plan to drink lots of water today, and I’m making a big pot of veggie soup this morning, so I’ll have a bowl for lunch and freeze the rest. It’s rainy and we’re supposed to get high winds today, so I plan to stay in. I have plenty I need to do, but may just play with the pup, write a bit, read, and knit. Cleaning seems futile with rain and a puppy!

2/10 - 178
Ok, not down, but to really up, either. Next round!

quiltingjaine · February 2023

@hammycakes Look back at choices 2 or 3 days earlier to explain those weight jumps and drops.

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.
2/07 - 179.8 - Yay!!! Got in a great hike yesterday. Timing of meals after breakfast was really late for me yesterday and I ended up with a very low calorie count for some reason, definitely not one that should be healthy or sustainable. I'll have to watch that and figure out some quick reasonable snacks to have on hand for days when plans and schedule mess up meal times.
2/08 - 178.8 - Not sure I trust this one...DS messed around with my scale, the battery in his died and he has a weigh in for wrestling on Friday so he's monitoring closely...he changed min to kg from lbs and moved it around and I had to change it back this morning...will see if it sticks tomorrow.
2/09 - 179.8 - Might be the scale issue from yesterday? Might be some extra carbs? Might be my body storing water after some weird stomach stuff? I know calories were in deficit so I must trust the process....
2/10 - 178.8 - Happy with this end to the round. I only got a short very slippery walk in with the dog yesterday in the freezing rain so added half an hour on the elliptical to make up for it. Tracking has been going really well and as long as I know I'm eating in a calorie deficit the daily fluctuations don't get to me...cuz bodies do strange things.

SheilaBoneham · February 2023

@Kayjay1960 I know people like your grumpy neighbor are upsetting, but try to realize that her reaction to your dog’s doodoo probably is really the result of other doodoo in her life, and you just happened to be a sort of final straw for her. It’s hard to do, but if she yells at you again, smile at her, take a couple of deep breaths, and tell her you’re sorry she’s having a bad day and hope it improves. Then go on your way. @RockinRobyn672 ’s advice is spot on (and, RR, I love the videos!). I have also found Loving Kindness meditation to be very helpful to me. There are a number of videos online, but essentially, the idea is to with her (and yourself) filled with loving kindness, health, and well-being. I’ve used it when someone upsets me and found it more calming than food, and that’s saying a lot! All the best—and thank you for being a responsible dog owner.

Skyleen75 · February 2023

tishawj wrote: »

clprieur wrote: »

Am I a normal human size yet?

You're at my goal weight....I know it takes time to see your new weight in "normal" way (from previous experience). I have a trunk of clothes size 8 (probably a few 6) and smalls that I'm aiming to get back into. Congrats for breaking into the 140s

Fun Fact- we all have normal human sized bodies!!!!
I know, I know- not exactly what you meant.

deepwoodslady · February 2023

itladyee wrote: »

@Kayjay1960

I'm so sorry you had to experience that evil lady, clearly not a fan of animals! Try not to let her poor attitude affect you - I'm guessing something isn't right in her life to be so mean and evil to you. I think you were just in the wrong spot at the wrong time if there are so many other dogs around.

Most dogs don't poop on command and I know my dog actually marks his territory by pooping vs pee so I'm always caring poop bags with me!

Your dog pooped, you cleaned it up. Done - end of story. Don't beat yourself up just because evil lady was having a bad day! Get back on track today~ You got this!!

@itladyee 100% agree!

@RockinRobyn672 Some very constructive help for Kayjay and for us all! Thanks for sharing!

@Kayjay1960 I'm sorry you went through this but hold your ground! Your family has paid their dues to be there too and you haven't done anything wrong. If she bothers you again, I would just tell her she must be pretty bored and if she ever needs to get out, you're right down the road and you'll put on fresh coffee and make sure there is plenty of cold drinks in the cooler/fridge and wish her a nice day. I always say a prayer for intervention too, but I'm not sure what your beliefs might be. Peace.....I always pray for peace from those who come against me! Rest assured Kay, you are right and she is wrong! Please don't let her ruin your time there!

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 1/2 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.

X

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

XXX

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

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.
02-07 No weigh
02-08 Forgot always do it first thing in morning.
02-09 UP 174.4 I could cry. Had a very upsetting day yesterday and ate everything in site. Some people are so cruel. So the cruel lady won twice she made me cry and sabotage my diet GRRRRR I will show her. That is the trouble when you are an emotional eater. Going to hit it hard today if I can gain in that short time I should be able to lose in that short time. I know I will fall short of my goals because of it. Today going to meet all my goals.
02-10- Weigh in 173.1 Down from yesterday, worked really hard yesterday at getting rid of my big mistake. The rest will be gone tomorrow. I did not make Weight goal but will get it on the next 10 day go around. Each time is a lesson At the end of the 10 days down -.7.

Met 2 out of the 5 goals need to setup smaller steps for my goals.

itladyee · February 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa, ready to go for Round 213/4.
I love these 10 days at a time rounds! Very doable. Better than a week as you tend to follow the same up and downs per week and it doesn't always show your progress. Also being able to refocus after 10 days is great!

62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
RSW 2023-01 216.6

Goal This Round per Day:
Water: 64 ounces (minimum)
Alcohol: 0 ounces

Goals:
Water
✔✔✔ - - ✔- - -
Alcohol
✔✔ - - - - - ✔- -

Stats:
HW: 230
CW: 216.6
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023
Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2
Round 211/2 SW: 220.6 EW: 218.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 3.2
Round 212/3 SW: 218.6 EW: 216.6 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 5.2
Round 213/4 SW: 216.6 EW: 219.8 Gain -3.2 Total Loss 2.0 Yikes!

SW: 216.6

2/1 216.6 (-0.0/-0.0) My body seems to have adjusted to the lack of alcohol😞 I did have some wine last night but back on target for today and hopefully the next 10 days. Both Goals met ✔✔

2/2 215.8 (-0.8/-0.8) After a 3 day stall, the scale is moving again and in the right direction! Today's meals are planned and should see another loss in the morning. Both Goals met ✔✔

2/3 215.6 (-0.2/-1.0) Better than 0... Water Goal Met ✔

2/4 216.3 (+0.7/-0.3) Expected but was hoping to not see it...The day was good and I saved my calories for crustless pizza. 2 glasses of wine showed up...I ended up over calories by 300. And now it's the weekend....

2/5 217.8 (+1.5/+1.2) Ooops...The first mistake was not planning dinner for Saturday. At around 4pm, looked around and had nothing prepped for dinner so did a unplanned grocery run....and I was hungry....you know where this is going. All kinds of interesting things ended up in my cart!

2/6 218.2 (+0.4/+1.6) The good news - I enjoyed my weekend. It was a lazy kinda weekend. Sunday was kind of back on track but the damage was already done. And this week kinda has "doomed" written all over it. Tuesday we go out to dinner to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Saturday we go out to finish celebrating my husbands birthday and finally Sunday is superbowl. It will be round 214 by then... One day at a time.

2/7 Mulligan - it will just depress me. Not sure what's going on in my head but it started with a bag of cheetos after lunch. The kind that looks like it should be a serving but when you read the label after you've consumed the bag you see that it was 2.5 servings😞 But, here's why these rounds are so powerful, at least for my mind. I've got dinner tonight then I have 3 days to get at least back to starting weight for this round and then the new round starts and I can forget that this round ever existed!!🙂 I need to at least meet my water goal today!!! Water Goal Met ✔

2/8 220.3 (+2.1/+3.7) Too bad gaining isn't my goal, as I'd be killing it! :haha: Dinner was fabulous!! I usually skip dessert - but they had a turtle cheesecake that had my name ALL over it. Today is a "normal" day . Alcohol Goal Met ✔

2/9 219.8 (-.5/+3.2) Back in the right direction but going to need everything in short of a miracle to get back to starting round weight. Oh well...maybe starting weight from round 212?????

2/10 219.8 (-0.0/+3.2) Wow...not a great 10 days...But what's awesome - it's very clear why I gained this week. I only met both of my goals 20% of the time. Alcohol goal only 30% and water goal only 40% of the time. I got attacked by the munchies (last night too) .

I didn't plan my meals well and had one extravagant meal with dessert included. So there's no whoa as me.... It's all here in black and white! So next round will start a little rough - hoping to just maintain and not gain. I forgot we also have my grandsons 3 year birthday party on Saturday. Good news - I can easily pass on cake (unless it's cheesecake!!). I expect to do fine at the party, then I looked at the menu for the restaurant, probably not so fine!! Then there's Superbowl Sunday. So my hope is Monday - I come out at no more than 220.

quiltingjaine · February 2023

@kayjay1960 The way I look at it, ANY LOSS IS A GOOD THING

Kayjay1960 · February 2023

@itladyee

Thank you so much for your kind words. You are so spot on. I should have thought of that before I went on my eating binge. Lesson learned but I will not let that evil lady wreck what I have worked hard to achieve. Keeping at it next round is going to be great. I bought a book to journal so working on the emotional part. You are so kind have a blessed day.

Kayjay1960 · February 2023

@RockinRobyn672
Thank you so much for your thoughtful words they mean a lot. I have come to the realization that I am an emotional eater and with negativity in the world I am going to need to find other ways to deal with people who are unkind or I will fight my weight issue forever. Thank you for giving me some tools to work with. Have yourself a wonderful day and thank you for your kind words and inspiration.

MommaGemz · February 2023

Hi all! Starting back with these challenges. I’m a Mom of 2, in my 40s, and just diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Trying to make some healthy changes.

OSW: 215.5
R213 SW: 211.8
GW: 165

2/1 – 210.5 – Looks like I shed a lot of water weight yesterday. The new thyroid meds and low-sodium diet have been helping me regulate my water levels. Thyroid patients tend to retain a lot of water. Today is elliptical day for exercise.
2/2 – 210.6 – I thought I would see a large jump back up in weight because that seems to be the trend for me, but not today. I’m just shy of the first 5lb milestone from where I started. Today is yoga day.
2/3 – 211.2 – I had some pizza yesterday. It was within my calories, but higher in sodium, so some water retention seems normal. I’ll try not to do that too often, but the low-sodium diet is important for my health. Friday = Elliptical day!
2/4 – 210.5 – I exercised yesterday even though I didn’t feel like it, and I felt better after. Since it’s Saturday I try to get outside for a 2 mile walk if the weather is nice. Today, the weather is reasonable. Getting outside in the fresh air is a treat during the winter! I was grocery shopping today and I discovered… shopping for low-sodium is HARD ☹
2/5 – 210.0 – Going for another walk outside today even though it will be colder than yesterday. Looking forward to warmer weather. I also got a low-sodium cookbook so I’ll be experimenting with new recipes 😊
2/6 – 209.6 – Yesterday I took our dog for a walk and a trip to the dog park. Nice, relaxed movement as exercise.
2/7 – 210.1 – My daughter has a school performance tonight, so we’re eating dinner out before. I already know what I’m going to order to stay within calories. Normally I would splurge a little, but I don’t feel like it today. Going to try to stay on track and also do some yoga in the afternoon before we go.
2/8 – 211.3 – The sodium in restaurant food hit me hard. Hopefully that will flush out in a day or two – I hate the feeling of water bloat. It makes my hands feel puffy and it’s distracted when I work.
2/9 – 210.5 – A little bit of bouncing back and forth this week. Luckily, I have a trending weight spreadsheet to give me a better idea of where my stable weight is to keep me from getting frustrated by these day to day fluctuations.
2/10 – 210.3 – Closing out this round with a 1.5lb loss! This feels great because I was having a lot of difficulty losing weight before my thyroid meds, so it appears they are working! That and less fatigue so I actually have energy to exercise and get things done :-D See y’all next round!

Kayjay1960 · February 2023

@SheilaBoneham

You are so right. I am hopeful that I will not encounter her cruelness again. But I will use your words. there is so much good in this community I am glad I found it. I will try to meditate I know it will help. I also talk to God and it helps too. Have a wonderful day and thank you for your kind words and inspiration. People like you will help me so much on my journey.

quiltingjaine · February 2023

@shmmm3 Sugar is sugar
“replaced added sugar cravings like ice cream and cheesecake with medjool dates, frozen mango, pineapple”

2 dates, 46g 140 cal 36g carb
Mango, 56g 36 10g
Pineapple, 50g 25 7g

ICE CREAM
Vanilla 1/2 c 136 16g
Chocolate 1/2 c 142 19g

deepwoodslady · February 2023

@pezhed

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Enjoy all your celebrations!!!

quiltingjaine · February 2023

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)

👍👍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
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
SW RND 198 119.0 AW 119.75
SW RND 199 119.5 AW 119.55
SW RND 200 120.0 AW 122.35
SW RND 201 123.0 AW 121.35
SW RND 202 124.0 AW 121.25
SW RND 203 122.5 AW 122.65
SW RND 204 122.0 AW 122.9
SW RND 205 122.0 AW 122.95
SW RND 206 123.0 AW 124.25
SW RND 207 123.5 AW 125.0
SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4
SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 5 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
2/1 127.5 Sorry for the late post! Our internet went out yesterday evening. Love checking and being told there is no problem and waking up 10 hours later to “we have a service interruption.” Should be fixed by 10am. That will be at least 12 hours without service. We have become so dependent on technology that it is scary. Reading a real book now. It seems it was actually our wi-go modem that died but we got a new one and it is finally operational. YAY!!
2/2 127.0 Started the day with my BPC and that brought on TMI. YAY! I hope this old pattern sticks around!
2/3 127.0 Took blind friend to the casino last night. Had dinner (OMAD) at 5 - ate cheeseburger, no bun, 1 house made potato chip and 1 small potato wedge.
2/4 128.0 60th anniversary celebration at neighbors’ last evening. Champagne, hors d’oeuvres, cup cake 🤦‍♀️ Not anywhere near my usual 90 oz of water. 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ My sewing friends are going to be here this afternoon and we will imbibe a bit - plenty of healthy snacks too!
2/5 129.0 I think that is Friday evening debauchery showing up. Today Great Greek with family. Oldest GS came up from Phoenix. Yesterday with the ladies - meat and cheese, veggies and ranch, two kinds of me made keto crackers, and fresh chicharrones. Those green chili margaritas!?! They were good.
2/6 129.0 At least I didn’t go up again! Good time at Great Greek. Here’s my favorite picture of 2 of my favorite guys. DH and his namesake Dear Great Grandson, Bruce - called Bru.
2/7 129.5. Not surprised after eating a sopapilla with honey at a New Mexican restaurant. They use Hatch green chilies - YUM! Haven’t been there in well over a year.
2/8 128.5 WOW! Almost the end of the round AGAIN!
2/9 127.0 Resisting the call of the carbs.
2/10 127.0 BBQ brisket a little later than usual. Shopped yesterday and got over 5400 steps.
**Realization this week that I have been adding more and more heavy cream to more cups of coffee. Way too much. We all have our demons! Onward and downward!

clprieur · February 2023

Skyleen75 wrote: »

tishawj wrote: »

clprieur wrote: »

Am I a normal human size yet?

Fun Fact- we all have normal human sized bodies!!!!
I know, I know- not exactly what you meant.

Body dysmorphia messes with your head. Depending on my mood, I can look in the mirror and see my 345 lb self; or look in the mirror and see my wrinkly saggy self! Hah. I know what you mean. I am just trying to figure out a "goal weight" for me and what that even means. I have no idea how I appear to others, "normal" or otherwise.

Kayjay1960 · February 2023

@deepwoodslady

The out pouring of kindness from the community is so wonderful. The tips advice and kind words from everyone is very much appreciated. I am so glad I joined this community. Have a wonderful day.

chloeguo · February 2023

SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
1/31: 147.2

2/1: 144
2/2: 143.2
2/3: 143.2
2/4: 143
2/5
2/6: 144.6
2/7: 143.4
2/8: 143.2
2/9: 143.2
2/10: 142

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= 193.6

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) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 193.6)

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)

02/06 -195.6- (Trend weight 196.5)

02/07 -196.6- (Trend weight 196.6)

02/08 -195.8- (Trend weight 196.5)

02/09 -194.4- (Trend weight 196.3) Yes Yes Yes! Below my starting weight which is my goal! I did great yesterday until about 3:00 in the morning when I hit the candy dish (leftover Christmas chocolates etc still in there which I have had no problem resisting for 2 months now!) It was emotional eating 100% due to something that happened. When I say I gorged myself with it, I mean that I put a handful of it in at once until I actually coughed and choked on it. But I still managed to swallow it! Of course, glucose is up this morning but scale was good because my exercise level was good and my overall day was on plan, otherwise. However, we all know it may still show up on the scale. I hope not tomorrow on the last weigh-in of the challenge. I’d like to type round 213 in pink! I’m just sharing, my friends because you know who you are and you are not alone. Back on track today. DD and grandson will arrive this afternoon and hopefully she will not spend the weekend trying to feed me! Last weekend she brought very very high calorie and high carb soup she made. I promptly put it in the freezer in multiple measured servings. I will be refeeding it to her during times she is hungry and don’t know what she wants! Revenge!

02/10 -193.6- (Trend weight 196.0) It has been since approximately the end of 2021 since I touched on 193. I am very happy to see this number. I know that counting my carbs and keeping my calories within limits is making all the difference. It takes both for me. I am still tweaking the menus, figuring out what my triggers are etc., finding my worst temptations and what I simply can’t resist so I can keep it away from me. It’s a learning process, this carb AND calorie counting, but I’m getting a little better at it every day. My first dietician appointment (for diabetes) is next Thursday. They will likely help me navigate the 3 diets I need all at once, weight loss, heart healthy (low fat) and low carb for the diabetes. In the meantime, I’m sticking to mainly healthy fats when I dip into the calories. See you next round everyone! Let’s get ready for Spring!

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

antiderivative · February 2023

Round 213
Jillian Age 37 and 5'1"

HSW: 179.8
CSW: 167.4
GW: 130
UGW: 116
Mini GW: 158
RGW:165

Round 212 (1): 167 to 167.4 (+0.4)
Round 213 (2): 167.4 to 164.8 (-2.6)

Round Goal: 165
🏃 02/02: 167.4
🏃 02/03: 166.8
🏃 02/04: 166
🏃 02/05: 166.8 -- I didn't track. I will today.
🏃 02/06: 166
🏃 02/07: 167.4
🏃 02/08: 166.6
🏃 02/09: 164.8
🏃 02/10: 164.8
🏃 02/11: Not Weighing -- Won't Weigh Until 2/13, so this is the end of my round! I just need to maintain this through the weekend.

My Weight Chart:

cory17 · February 2023

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
2/1 197.6
2/2 197.4
2/3 197.2
2/4 197.2
2/5 DNW
2/6 197.8 why oh why
2/7 199.4 thinking sodium (hoping) but got to CHANGE things
2/8 199.0
2/9 198.??
2/10 197.4 Mind is calmer and back where I started. So tired of circling, but earlier this week went off the rails. Yesterday was active until I went to bed, helping to restrain any grazing. Soreness from Surf City is better, but now sore from weeding (really need a backyard jacuzzi). New day tomorrow!!

shmmm3 · February 2023

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@shmmm3 Sugar is sugar
“replaced added sugar cravings like ice cream and cheesecake with medjool dates, frozen mango, pineapple”

2 dates, 46g 140 cal 36g carb
Mango, 56g 36 10g
Pineapple, 50g 25 7g

ICE CREAM
Vanilla 1/2 c 136 16g
Chocolate 1/2 c 142 19g

I like that the body metabolizes the sugar in fruit differently than refined sugar so that it doesn't spike insulin and doesn't lead to further cravings or crashes. Dates are lower on the glycemic index than ice cream. It makes a big difference for me. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods

refactored · February 2023

shmmm3 wrote: »

quiltingjaine wrote: »

@shmmm3 Sugar is sugar
“replaced added sugar cravings like ice cream and cheesecake with medjool dates, frozen mango, pineapple”

2 dates, 46g 140 cal 36g carb
Mango, 56g 36 10g
Pineapple, 50g 25 7g

ICE CREAM
Vanilla 1/2 c 136 16g
Chocolate 1/2 c 142 19g

I like that the body metabolizes the sugar in fruit differently than refined sugar so that it doesn't spike insulin and doesn't lead to further cravings or crashes. Dates are lower on the glycemic index than ice cream. It makes a big difference for me. https://www.health.harvard.edu/diseases-and-conditions/glycemic-index-and-glycemic-load-for-100-foods

It makes a big difference for me too. I now eat fruit as a treat and I don't seem to get the same cravings for more sugar after eating them. I have usually avoided fruit in the past because of the carbs but it is really helping me this time.

refactored · February 2023

HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)

Round 208 EW: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210 EW: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211 EW: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212 EW: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)

Round 213 SW: 172.0 lbs
Round 213 EW: 167.6 lbs (-4.4 pounds)

My goals are to not eat my children's left overs and to give myself smaller portions for dinner.

2/1: 171.3 lbs
Achieved my goals for the day.

2/2: 170.4 lbs
Not sure why the sudden bigger drops in weight. It is unusual for me but I have just finished TOM. I expect my weight will level or it bounce up in the next few days. I have discovered dried apricots are relatively low calorie and I am enjoying having a few with my cup of tea. I always feel I need something with my tea so the apricots work well.

2/3: 170.0 lbs
I was very inactive but stuck to my calorie budget.

2/4: 170.0 lbs
It was pizza night again but I stuck to my calorie budget. I really need to exercise. Tantalizing-ly close to the 160s but I suspect my scales will play with me for a while before letting me get there!

2/5: 169.3 lbs
A bit of a surprise. Ate lots of fruit and banana bread at a friend's place. Skipped dinner though because I was so full. I did estimate my calories and I was on budget so it's probably just the missing weight of dinner in my system.

2/6: 169.5 lbs
Achieved my goals for the day.

2/7: 169.1 lbs
Achieved my goals for the day.

2/8: 168.2 lbs
Achieved my goals for the day. I seem to be getting better at making good choices consistently which a few people have told me is the key to weight loss.

2/9: 168.0 lbs
Achieved my goals for the day. As of today I have lost 20kg (around 44 pounds).

2/10: 167.6 lbs
I am down 4.4 pounds for this round. I think that's a bit too fast so I will give it one more round and if that is a big loss too I will raise my calorie limit. Not sure why I lost more this round. I have stopped eating my kids left overs and I now eat less for dinner. Perhaps that had a bigger impact than I thought? Also I am not super strict with how accurate my calorie counting is so it is possible I am underestimating now. I certainly don't want to get into a binge/restrict cycle so let's see how the next round goes before I change my strategy.

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 213

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