JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ROUND 216

SW: 144

Robyn here in SE Virginia. My goals this round WERE: 1) to continue planning/logging meals; and 2) NOT to reward my last round's success with extra food intake (this is what I normally do). I lost 4.6 pounds last round (yay!). My plan again is to hold off on weighing until the end of this round.

Day/Weight/Comment
3/3: DNW
3/4: DNW
3/5: DNW
3/6: DNW
3/7: 145.2
3/8: 144.8
3/9: DNW
3/10: DN
3/11: DNW
3/12: 148.2 - Back to the drawing board. Ugh. I gained back all lost during the last round. We had a marvelous time with our friends who left yesterday at around noon. Next time we have visitors, I'll better prepare. Too much dining out with appetizers and an extra glass of wine or beer for four days. Now to get back on track.

4.2 lb. gain this round

clprieur wrote: »

HoopsGuy72 wrote: »

I feel like you post the way I like to post. If people want to read it, they will. But just getting your thoughts out into the universe has ALWAYS felt helpful to me.

@HoopsGuy72 Thank you! I have only been here for 6 rounds but I am beginning to see the wisdom in writing it out! I notice that when I first started my comments were only a few words long. Now... not so much. Lol. I notice that you have recently "returned" and I am looking forward to reading more of your posts and following along with your progress!

When I first started with this group, it was crazy how short some posts were. I felt like I was monopolizing the group with my long posts. But nobody complained, many responded with advice, cheers, hugs, etc. I realized some are fine and don't need to write it out. I, however, do need to write things out. Sometimes it's a moderate amount, sometimes it's short, sometimes I write a little novella! It's good to see others taking advantage of this amazing group and getting all that off your chest in such a safe and loving place. The support I've gotten over the years absolutely cannot be replaced or replicated anywhere else for me.

🌷🌨️☔️🌹❄️🌤️

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.


📆 2015–2023
R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)

Day/Weight/Comment

3/03 - 180 💚 👟 🧊
I’m pretty disgusted with myself, which I know doesn’t help, but there it is. I had one great, no-snacking round in Jan and then completely lost the thread. I’m restarting journaling today—I think it helps—and will really try not to “night nosh.” I went for a long meandering “sniff walk” with the puppy yesterday, including his first walk in the woods. That was a lovely hour or so. Not the faster walking I need to get back to, but peaceful, and great for his mental and emotional development. Maybe mine, too! It’s really cold and windy this morning with freezing rain on its way, so I’m going to bundle up and go for a walk right now. Might improve my attitude. I have a little job to do that’I’ve been putting off for two months, and I realized last night that not doing it is freezing me up from doing other things, if that makes sense. So I’m starting it today, hoping to finish over the weekend. I’ve been reading and rereading all your inspiring posts about success on this journey to rev myself up. Thank you for those!

3/04 - 179.2 🥕🧊
Good Friday. I’m planning a good Saturday, too. And for all of you!

3/05 - 179.6 🥕 🧊
Went a bit off the rails yesterday, despite my plans. DH wanted KFC, so we had that for late lunch/early dinner. I removed the skin, so not too bad, but I was feeling really down about some things and really wanted cake, so I baked one and ate some. My calories still weren’t over goal, but so much fat and sugar! Then for some stupid reason this morning I had granola and almond milk for breakfast and now I feel yucky. Again, too much sugar, not enough protein (though I did add collagen powder, but it’s not the same as eggs). I’ve got to get back on track. Maybe salad for lunch, leftover skinless chicken for dinner. And better choices! I’m taking slices of cake to my neighbors! Happy Sunday!

3/06 - 179 🥕 🧊 👟
Ok, yesterday was more under control. Trying for a repeat.

3/07 - 179 🥕🧊👟
I behaved myself yesterday. 🙂

3/08 - 179 🥕🧊👟
Again? That’s ok, better than going up.

3/09 - 179 💚🥕🧊👟
I’m starting to feel like I’m trapped in Groundhog Day! Yesterday was good, and I had lots of fun with puppy Booker. It was his 4-month birthday, and we celebrated by taking a long sniff walk, and then taking the tests for his AKC Novice Tricks Dog, Virtual Home Manners—Puppy, and Virtual Home Manner—Adult (they have to be 4 months to take the first and last of those). He passed them all with flying colors. Good boy. He started doggy school this week—obedience fundamentals and scent work—and is by far the youngest dog in his classes. He did great. I’m having lots of fun with this guy — and he keeps me moving! Here’s his photo yesterday. ❤️

3/10 - 179.2 🧊👟
Woke up to snow—beautiful on the trees—but it won’t last long. I have a bunch of indoor things I need to do, so other than running the pupper, I think I’ll just stay snug.I think I’ll make my bread-free salmon pattie’s with salad for dinner—just canned pink salmon and egg. Yummy!

3/11 - 178.8 🧊
I went a little over calories and ate a small snack late, but otherwise I had a good day yesterday. Booker passes two more tricks tests for two more titles. 🙂 The training is not a lot of exercise for me, but at least I’m on my feet and moving around. It’s cold today, but I think I’ll bundle up a take him for a run. I’ll be so happy when it warms up! Soon! 🌷🌷🌷🌷

3/12 - 178.8 🧊
Great yesterday until bedtime, then I jumped off the wagon and had crackers and cheese. Oh, well, could have been worse. Not a spectacular round, but 1.2 pound loss is a success. Finally! Yay!

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
R215 EW 185.8

3/02- 187.6
3/03- 187.6
3/04- 187.8
3/05- 187.8
3/06- 189.6
3/07- 187.2
3/08- 188.2
3/09- 187.4
3/10- 185.6
3/11- 185.6
3/12- 185.8 I’m not mad at this. I’m starting to feel my Spring energy flowing. It’s amazing what some more minutes of sunlight each day does for me.
Next round has lots of socializing, I’d like to be able to bounce around but come back to a stable 185ish.
I’m looking at April- October to drop a bit. I’m playing the long game right now.

Round 216 Start Weight: 152.3
Round Goal: Weight out of the 150's into the 140's

3/3: 151.8 Overall good day yesterday, ate within my calorie allotment, and successfully stuck to my eating plan. I'm doing a little nutritional reset for the next 3 weeks & I am eliminating added sugar from my diet, I miss my morning hot cup of tea (won't drink it unsweetened) but other than that all is well. Had a good lower body Tabata workout but the remainder of the day was pretty low activity.

3/4: 150.7 Nice whoosh! Yesterday was a HIIT circuit workout and got in a little over 10,000 steps after a mostly inactive day before. Went to bed with a bit of a headache and still have it this morning, likely from not having the diet sodas (full of caffeine) that I am used to. Will see if it is still there after yoga and then take something but hoping to avoid having to do that.

3/5: 149.5 Yesterday's workout was a yoga sculpt with weights and partially through it, poof, my headache was gone, love that! Got in a little over 12,000 steps and was on target for food goals.

3/6: 148.7 Not a lot of steps yesterday but did get in an upper body weights workout + an ab workout. Switched up my dinner plans at the last minute and ended up a little too low on calories, being much more mindful today.

3/7: 148.3 A little over 11,000 steps yesterday plus a full body strength workout with weights, food/calories on point. Day 6 of no sugar and it was the 1st day without any cravings for a diet soda, progress!

3/8: 148.1 A low steps day again but did a lower body HIIT Tabata workout. Made a modified pork fried rice last night subbing in cauliflower rice (for rice) and coconut aminos (for soy sauce) to keep it within my current dietary goals. It actually seemed a little sweet, date 7 no sugar and the taste buds are changing.

3/9: 147.4 Yesterday was a rest day but still got in a little over 8,000 steps. Tried on some clothes for an upcoming trip (less than 2 weeks away!) and things are definitely fitting better which is encouraging. Also, pulled the plug & booked another fun trip for this summer, which gives me another goal to work towards once I reach my current one. I want to be in a bikini (and be happy & confident in it) for my summer trip.

3/10: 147.3 Did a lot of house cleaning yesterday and that added up to a little over 8,000 steps + did a full body HIIT Tabata workout with weights. Felted really full/bloated after dinner last night but was on the low end of all my target calorie/macro goals.

3/11: 147.2 Yesterday was a yoga sculpt workout with weights + a little over 11,000 steps. Slept in a little this morning but it's off to a busy day now.

3/12: 147.2 same as yesterday but posting a 5.1 loss for this round! I have 10 days until my trip and would need to lose 4 more lbs. to reach my goal (not ultimate goal) but will be happy to just drop into the "not overweight" BMI category...I know that is not really a great indicator of where I am but mentally it's an important goal for me, just 2.1 lbs. away from that. On to the next round.

@refactored @clprieur Thanks for the pep talk. It helped me not turn it into third day. To top off the emotional punishment I was giving myself I had a punishing IBS flair all day yesterday. I was so bloated that my belly was distended all day and measured 3 inches bigger in the lower belly than the day before. Yesterday was a good reminder that it doesn't have to be normal for me to always need to be running to the bathroom when I'm anxious...I lived my whole life thinking that was just normal and how it was when being around people. No bingeing means lower anxiety, IBS under control, and all around better feeling. Thanks for reminding me that I've still come a long way and I can regain control of these things. This morning is better and rereading my old posts does show me that getting back to my good diet will get me back to the new normal I prefer and a normal that is within my control to maintain. Sunday is a new week and tomorrow is a new round. I'm still in it with y'all and appreciate all the support. Thank you.