Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 214

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
R213 EW 183.3

2/11 183.4
2/12 182.8
2/13 184.8
2/14 185.6
2/15 185.6
2/16 186.2
2/17 185.0
2/18 182.8
2/19 187.8
2/20 187.0 this round really did go well for me, just ended on my bump up.

56, 5'2"
R214 Starting Weight 139.4
R214 Goal Weight: 138.0

2/11 139.4
2/12 139.4
2/13 139.2
2/14 139.2
2/15 140.2 Lobster dinner last night
2/16 139.0
2/17 139.0
2/18 138.8
2/19 138.6
2/20 138.6 Down 0.6 lbs this round. Not my greatest, hoping for a woosh soon. See ya all next round!

GIVE ME 10 DAYS – ROUND 214

Round 214
February 11 - 20, 2023

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

Goal for 214. Make the scale move and leave that stubborn number, 142.4. Diversify my exercise. Become more active on this group. I had been hoping to lose 5 lb/month for Feb, March, April, which would mean making it to 138.4 by Feb 28. Will accomplish what I can, as anything is better than what I have been doing the last year and a half. Habits are changing for the good.

History: Exercise & Supplements
SW: 142.4

Day/Weight/Comment

2/11 – 141.6 tracked and stayed under, 4.95 mile walk yesterday and FINALLY scale moved…… a bit.

2/12 – 141.4 attended a walk/run first thing (7 am), then spend the day cooking and cleaning for a dinner guest. Planned and pre-tracked my day including doing “dessert for two” for the two men and not myself. Felt like a good host but controlled what I had. I did eat base plus all my exercise calories. But happy with how I handled it. For today, I have sorted out how to face the leftovers, and still be thoughtful. Plan is instead of a large dinner of leftovers, half is going towards lunch, while the other half stays dinner. I get my goodies, still have three meals (instead of starving all day to fit the dinner) and stay on track.

2/13 – 141.2 yesterday, did a long (4 lap) group walk just to keep my muscles moving as the “walk/run” was a definite shock to my leg muscles. They were tender yesterday, and very sore first thing this morning. Today is going to be a food challenge (Key West), but that is good. I need to practice enjoying life while making better choices. It is the only way this works in the long run, and isn’t that our real goal? Pleased to have gone down a little bit, though I am surprised as I can feel fluid retention in my fingers.

2/14 – 142.0 The result of eating ¾ of a 10” white pizza (half at restaurant at lunch, with ¼ as an easy dinner). Did my best to estimate and track, but again, I have all that fluid retention going on in my fingers. Doesn’t feel good. No more entertaining, leftovers, or out-to-eat for at least a few days.

2/15 – 141.0 Handled yesterday well by regrouping. Hubby was off fishing. Had a typical breakfast, but then ran errands that brought me home later than usual, and I ate, and ate, prior to tracking. AFTER, I tracked everything and saw that I ate more than a usual dinner for me. So, I lightened up dinner, and ate separately from my husband. Yay for me! BP at 2 PM, 110/70, 80 BPM

2/16 – 140.6 Pre-tracked dinner and worked my day out. Was very full after which “worried” me. Also, for a first time in a while, I pre-tracked my husband’s dinner (per his request). We both got out of control this past year and a half. We are going out to dinner tonight. I went to the restaurant website, and have already determined what I am ordering, and I have filled it in on MFP. Now to just stick with the rest of my day. Typing at 6:15 while I try to decide “group walk”, “fast alone”, or try “spin bike”. If doing the alone, I gotta get out the door in the next 15 minutes…….. to be continued…………I am now back home. Super proud. Went for the fast alone. Did 7 miles in 100 minutes!

2/17 – 141.2 Sooo, dining out did not quite go as planned. I realized that my planned/tracked meal actually might not be something I can chew (a dicey aspect of teeth shifting with Invisalign). Shifted to the fish (which was ok), but I forgot it includes a salad with the entrée and I just had to splurge on the parmesan peppercorn. Was worth every bit. :P Glad I did the big walk yesterday. I think I ended up net break even with target + exercise.

2/18 – 141.0 Bummer, I thought my dining out “up” would be gone. Maybe the 16th wasn’t so real. I am beginning to doubt that I will manage to drop 5 for February (would have to get to 138). But I have a chance at getting under 140.

2/19 – 140.8 Tracked yesterday. Was a little higher than I prefer (close to 1600), but walked 6.5 miles, so I was not over. Legs and hip were bothering me later in the day, so I did take one megadose of advil. I really expected to get back to the 140.6 of 2/16 easily.

2/20 – 140.0 Ok, there it is. So, down 2.4 this round. So logics says that I will certainly make it under 140 by the end of February, unless I totally go off the rails.

This round three goals:
#1 Do not weigh myself.
#2 Strength train or yoga every day, if only for 5 minutes.
#3 No added sugar or processed foods or alcohol.

Wish me luck!

2/11 DNW was easier than expected. I chugged a bunch of water to deter me. Met all three goals today. Pomegranate for dessert. Kombucha instead of alcohol. Mini strength exercises throughout the day.
2/12 DNW Goals met but an intense sugar craving hit late at night. Dates and apricots didn't help. I Googled what causes sugar cravings and it said it could be dehydration or magnesium deficiency. I drank a bunch of magnesium water (Natural Calm) and had some dark chocolate and the craving completely went away. This was really interesting to me and will be a huge calorie saver if it works every time. One more week till the reveal.
2/13 DNW Goals achieved and under maintenance calories means the right kind of weight will come off. It's nice knowing I won't weigh in tomorrow morning so dinner's weight isn't an issue. I feel like I'm closer to re-establishing the habit-laden foundation of maintenance. Six more days till I find out if this works for me as a long term strategy. I've always been a weigh every day person. This is much less stressful for me.
2/14 DNW Goals achieved. Not much to report today except that it marks two full weeks of sticking to goal #3! That has never happened before and since sticking with whole foods is seemingly easy now, I don't want to have any cheat meal like I originally planned. I don't want to mess up my taste buds and I like not craving anything. It's not a battle of wills anymore. No artificial sweeteners and not even a sip of wine. I am a sugar fiend and have always preferred dessert to dinner any day of the week. I should share that the important exception to my no added sugar rule is dark chocolate. The 95% Lindt bars are a go to treat when I need to nibble on something. Does anyone else notice that buying fancy treats makes you more likely to savor them and eat them in moderation?
2/15 Sticking with it and noticed my butt is poppin'
2/16 Still on it. I did two pull ups today! Less weight to pull makes all the difference.
2/17 DNW.
2/18 DNW went 600 calories over maintenance last night. After a full dinner and with a full stomach I inhaled a tub of fresh strawberries and dried apricots. I was trying to get my mind off the glass of wine I was craving. Better than binging on fritos or ice cream but I'm regretting it. First time going over maintenance calories this round. I feel like I failed by binging even though rationally I should celebrate my wins. And, rationally, it wasn't that bad at all. Compared to a January binge this doesn't even come close. Still, I woke up feeling disappointed in myself. Emotions are crappy.
2/19 DNW
2/20 128.2 Ten days ago the scale showed 129 and my measurements showed one more inch in my waist and hips. I lost one pound and lost an inch in my hips and and inch in my waist. I'm going to keep up the ban on sugar, alcohol, and processed foods for the rest of February.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015) - 135
2023 Goals — no snacking after dinner; move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. 150 by the end of the year.


📆 History 2015–2023
R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).

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

2/11 - 177.2
It’s a sunny Saturday here in ne Indiana. All that bright light after a lot of gloom lifts my spirits, especially since I eat more when it’s gray and cold outside. Have a lovely Saturday, all!

2/12 - 178.6
Boom. But no surprise. I’ve had several days way over calories so my calories average is about 400 over goal. I’m eating even when I’m not hungry. Aaagghhhh. I’ve got to get a grip. I know how to lose weight and very consciously sabotage myself. Why? Well, it’s supposed to warm up today, so I’ll try to get my butt in gear for a long-ish walk with Booker. He’s only 3 months old, so not up to miles and miles yet, but he can still get me out for some exercise. Anyone know any good books or articles on the psychology of overeating? My eating is clearly emotional, not physiological. Sigh.

2/13 - 178.2
Thanks for the reading & podcast recommendations! I’ll look into them. I’m feeling more upbeat today — maybe it’s the sunshine. Off now to see our tax guy, and then buy a new collar for Booker—he’s growing fast! I’m planning a nice long sniff walk with him this afternoon, and a nice healthy food day for me—I had one egg cooked with avocado oil spray + 1 slice of Dave’s Good Seed Thin for breakfast, and planning salad and a small apple for lunch, and boiled shrimp and oven roasted sweet potato (a little olive oil and spices) for dinner. If I’m hungry later, I’ll stick to bouillon. I’ll letcha know if I stick to the plan! I’m hoping that posting it will keep me honest.

2/14 - 178.8
I was closer to the track yesterday. Steering that way today. Happy Valentine’s Day! ❤️

2/15 - 178.4
Chocolates from my sweetie, and Italian for dinner.

2/16 - 179.6
Ah, yeah, there’s the delayed kaboom from Val Day chocolates (I ate way too many), manicotti, and salty dinner yesterday. Oh, well. I’ll try to stifle myself today and tomorrow and…. It’s a gloomy, rainy, windy day here but I’m planning to video some of Booker’s trick training, work on a painting, write, and read. I’m trying to reduce the stack of to-be-read books on my nightstand—DH is afraid they’ll fall over and kill me. 😂 Have a good one, you beautiful, inspiring people!

2/17 - 179
Ok, slowly dropping back down. DH made old-fashioned tuna casserole for dinner Wed. night, and leftovers last night, so not exactly weight-loss friendly—but tasted great! Back to leaner food today. I am doing better with the snacking, though still not perfect.

2/18 - 178.2
Happy Saturday!

2/19 - 177.8
Yesterday was great until I ended up in the ER after a puppy play mishap—he grabbed the rope toy we were playing with and got me, too. Complete accident, of course. Nice deep 1” or so laceration between my index and middle fingers. They cleaned it, updated my tetanus shot, and gave me a prescription for antibiotics. Can’t stitch bite wounds so I have to be really careful with it, and it’s a really awkward position. That was fun. Good excuse to do nothing but read and nap today, though! Have a great Sunday, all!

2/20 - 178
Ok, I’ll call that a wash for the round. It’s a gorgeous morning here, so I’m planning to get out for a walk in a few minutes. My “finger space” is looking much better this morning, though I have to be careful. I’m hoping animal control doesn’t put a black bark on Booker’s record—he’s only 3 months old and it was an accident. I haven’t heard anything yet, and the receptionist at RediMed said they usually impose the quarantine within 24 hours. We’ll see. Anyway, I’ll see you next round!

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE
2/11 196.4
2/12 197.0
2/13 199.4
2/14 195.8 I got on scale four times checking this fwiw
2/15 194.0
2/16 195.2
2/17 197.6
2/18 199.0
2/19 197.8
2/20 198.4

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)
R213 EW: 245
2/10: 245.8
2/11: 245.6
2/12: 244.4
2/13: 245.2
2/14: 246.4. I have no idea what's been going on these past few weeks but I am not a fan.
2/15: 244.4
2/16: 243
2/17: 242. Finally!
2/18: 240.6
2/19: 240.4
2/20: 241.4. Ended on a better note!

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
R213 EW: 210.3
GW: 165

2/11 – 209.6 – It’s a Saturday and the weather is nice, so I headed out work a nice long walk!
2/12 – 210.2 – My weight continues to bounce up and down. It gets somewhat discouraging, but thankfully my “trend weight” continues to move downward. I have to remember that my roller coaster ride is a marathon – a slow journey. I’ll get there. Another walk outside today – tomorrow the forecast is snow.
2/13 – 210.3 – Given that we had a Superbowl spread out last night and I nibbled on it a bit – this doesn’t seem bad. I avoided all the higher sodium items and tried to stay within calories. One trick is to serve items I don’t really care for – like chicken wings, so it’s easy to stay away from them.
2/14 – 209.9 – Happy Valentine’s Y’all! I hope you have a wonderful day. My Valentine’s gift to myself today is yoga.
2/15 – 209.0 – Here’s the little whoosh downward I was waiting for. Yay!
2/16 – 208.4 – The whoosh continues. If my usual trend continues, I’ll bounce back up a little and hover there for awhile until another whoosh down. Also, TOM is imminent, so that may have something to with it.
2/17 – 208.1 – Yesterday I was low energy so I declared it a rest day with no exercise. I feel better today and ready get on the elliptical today. I have some long walks planned this weekend that I’m really looking forward to – TGIF!!
2/18 – 207.8 – Took the whole family to the local park and I walked 3 miles while they played!
2/19 – 207.7 – It’s Sunday and much colder weather is arriving in a few days so I’ll go outside for another walk today.
2/20 – 208.5 – I jumped up a bit but that’s to be expected with my normal weight loss trends. Although I did eat a few higher sodium food yesterday and last night’s sleep was poor – I feel weird today. Well, I’ll drink lots of water and try to recuperate today.

Round 214 Loss = 1.8lbs

SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
2/10: 142lb

2/11：142.4
2/12
2/13：141.2
2/14:140.8
2/15:140.4
2/16: 140
2/17: 139.8
2/18: 141.2
2/19: 141.8
2/20: 139.2

🫀🫀Heart healthy month🫀🫀

I took a few weeks off for travel and laziness. Then a week ago I badly sprained my ankle. My scale is currently going in the wrong direction, so it’s time for me to turn things around!

64 years old, female and ready to creep downward again!
SW 145

2/11…. 145.5. NO! Wrong direction. I can’t wait for this silly ankle to heal!!!!
2/12…. 146. Grrr!
2/13…. 145.1. That’s more like it!
2/14…. 143.4 happy 💃 on this ❤️ day!
2/15…. 143.9
2/16…. 144.1. 🤔
2/17…. 144.0
2/18…. 145.0 😡
2/19…. 145.0
2/20…. 144.5 Not exactly what I was wishing for, but at least I went in the right direction. Still taking it easy on the ankle, so way too much sitting this go around. Next round I will be able to slowly start to ramp back up on movement.