JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS ROUND 216
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56, 5'2"
R216 Starting Weight 136.6
R216 Goal Weight: 135.6
3/3 136.6
3/4 136.8
3/5 136.4
3/6 135.6
3/7 135.2
3/8 135.4
3/9 135.4
3/10 135.2
3/11 135.6 Sick with a cold, and taking ibuprofen.
3/12 135.6 1-lb loss this round.6 -
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
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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; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4
Last weight
03/02 - 160.4
Round Goal: 158.x Water goal: 75oz min/90oz
Day, Weight, Comment
3/03 - 159.5
3/04 - 161.1
3/05 - 161.8
3/06 - DNW
3/07 - 161.2
3/08 - 161.3
3/09 - 159.6
3/10 - 160.2
3/11 - 160.4
3/12 - 160.4 - My body is determined to hold on to this. Took Smoke for a 1.66 mile walk while BF took Harley. Then organized the "shed" part of the shop while BF organized the shop. Finally, I gave double red blood cell donation. After the donation, we went out to try a new place for lunch and run some errands before finishing the day with some relaxing fishing. Both got peckish and BigBro hadn't eaten so we split a frozen pizza. BF and I each had only 2 slices while BigBro finished it off. Went to bed within an hour of that so maybe that's the reason for the weight? Could be from donation, too. No clue. Double red does put all your fluids (minus red blood cells) back in you with saline added so I am only burning slightly more calories to create more cells. Maybe it was the saline? Also, I'm feeling the soreness from all the working out which could factor in. I'm doing the right things, been having excess deficit (without feeling hungry) and listening to my body so it'll settle down and drop eventually. It's the healthy habits that matter most anyway.
Previous Day's Comments3/03 - I was right, body was playing tricks and didn't want to show 150s last round. Hectic day. BigBro's birthday dinner (stromboli) and "cake" (chocolate zucchini bread and he opted for Andes mint melted chocolate glaze vs the lemon glaze from last year). Then BF found 3 beautiful "family" vehicles (3 row seating) at our local dealership on the used lot. He ended up getting approved and bought one (his credit was wrecked from his ex wife so I've been helping him and teaching him how to rebuild it slowly so this is a HUGE deal to get approved 100% by himself). Another nasty storm blew through right before dinner. Luckily the worst of it (hail and super high winds) just barely missed us. No walk with pups as we still had rain and horrible (40-60mph gusts) wind. Hoping better for today. Will need to go into town after work so hoping dinner is early enough to walk the pups after. About to knock out today's workout. I almost skipped it and slept in as my alarm woke me mid-dream. I didn't have the patience to set a midpoint alarm between my normal and my "you're late for work" alarm but I ended up waking up fully between my snoozed alarm and my bladder haha! I'm excited to sleep in tomorrow, though.
3/04 - Bouncy bouncy. Lots of sodium, lots of movement. I was over calories (exercise included) by 92 on MFP and 132 on Fitbit. Stressful day as it was BF's mom's birthday and she passed Oct '21. We went out for Guinness on tap for her birthday (her fave) after I got back from the vet. And that vet visit was unexpected to get my poor Smoke's face cut open to remove an abscess that kept getting infected and causing his eye to squint from swelling. Then dinner at Fam's. Big breakfast this morning in hopes of holding off eating until dinner time, which I'm unsure of plans at this point. Their septic system is all messed up so they're working on that today and we're headed to help here shortly. Hopefully lots of movement on my end to make up for some things.
3/05 - I'm so bloated and I'm in an absolute mood today. I don't like people. It's FamWife's birthday celebration (tomorrow is actual bday) so I have to people and I'm just not okay with all this mentally. But I'll be a good sport because it is her birthday and I will not be the one to ruin it
3/06 - So I've been taking these multivitamins. BF was taking them and he said they didn't sit well with him. Whatever, I've taken these before with no issue. Nope. All this weekend I've been dealing with stomach issues. Brushed it off thinking it'll be fine. Nope, we discussed and went through all the possible causes of the stomach pain. It's identical, by description, to BF's. I'm bloated and uncomfortable. I feel hungover with no alcohol. I go through bouts of nausea. It's just no comfortable. I'm stopping them as of today. I'm so bloated and uncomfortable today that didn't weigh as I feel it will be such a false weight. I'll play it day-by-day but may be taking several days off to allow the vitamins to be flushed from my system and me to start feeling better. I'm about to knock out my bodyweight workout. I'm foregoing the kettlebell to dial it down to a doable level so I don't overdo myself. I feel nauseous but I know I'm not actually sick, it's just the vitamin so I'll push through at a less intense level. I'll probably feel better in every other way after the workout so it's best I just do it haha. Entire weekend of posts to catch up on after (:
3/07 - I still feel bloated but significantly better than yesterday so I decided to take a chance on the scale. I am rather impressed. I feel much heavier than this. I'd still rather not see 160s on the scale, but at least I'm not seeing 164-165 like I anticipated. Just finished the coffee so it'll have settled by the time I post this and then I'll get my cardio sprints done on the spin bike today. BF took Harley for a walk/run yesterday morning and said last night he'd do it again. Wowza. My habits rubbing off or he just tired of feeling awful? I'm happy either way (until he loses all the weight and that little belly of his in like 2 days while I'm over here struggling). Dinner was late so we finished eating/cleaning after sunset but it was bright enough to sneak in a 0.75mi walk with both pups last night. Chonky girl Harley getting 2 workouts now, too! We're still taking it easy with Smoke as he needs to put on weight while he grows and he's still learning. Tonight should be better in that I can get a full mile or more with them without fear of it getting dark too quick. Attempting homemade taco pizza tonight. I just love making pizza crust and Taco Tuesday was the perfect excuse.
3/08 - I'm so bloated. I blame taco pizza hahah It wasn't as good as I had back home but it'll do. Turns out BF had never heard of it before and thought I was insane. He was shocked by how good it tasted. Guess its a regional thing? He's lived all over but never in Michigan/Indiana area. Is it anywhere else? I never heard of it in New York, Kansas, Oklahoma, or Texas while living in those places which is why I had to make it myself. I need to get my butt back in gear nutrition-wise and stop eating at maintenance which I've been doing. I have spinach, bell peppers, cucumber, and baby carrots to eat up (salad much?). Grilled chicken I can heat up and plenty of black and garbanzo beans to use. No clue dinner so making lunch light. Its active rest day so while BF takes Harley out, I'm about to walk Smoke before I start work here at 7 (20minutes ish). BF says (and told Fam) Mon-Wed-Fri is 1 mile walk/run until he can work up to running a full mile at 8mins before upping the mileage. Tues-Thurs-Sat is a 1 mile walk to recover but still get his muscles used to moving. I'm proud of him! I'll still try for an evening walk with both pups tonight despite my walk this morning.
3/09 - Whew, what a journey. I'm guessing between the vitamin madness bloat finally falling off (right about the same number of days BF started feeling better after stopping) and the super low calorie day my body finally released everything. I had a BEAUTIFUL homemade salad for lunch that shockingly got me all the way to dinner! From 11am until about 6pm. Never been able to do that with a salad before, I always get hungry. Dinner was steak with asparagus and potatoes, all grilled. With BF running and such now, he's eating a little healthier and I'm not mad about it. I ran my first C25K day. It's actually a free app called "Just Run: Zero to 5K" that just tells me when to run and walk, warm up and cool down included. I'm going to let BF know since I tested it out yesterday. Today is body weight (going to try to include kettlebell again) and cardio sprints on the rowing machine. I just finished coffee so about to get to that.
3/10 - No hugs needed. It's sodium bloat from eating out at Chinese restaurant last night. We went out to see Fam and others since they're all heading to the beach on the coast for spring break. With me unable to take that much time off work, the truck broken, and the travel trailer JUST getting fixed yesterday (with no way to tow it due to the truck anyway) we aren't going. We helped a friend switch the awning on his trailer and then decided just to eat in town because it we wouldn't be home until 7 anyway and we didn't thaw anything to cook. Today is bodyweight and C25K (it's not that program specifically (another free version with same concept), but I'm calling it that for ease). I'm getting hair trimmed for health today (dead ends be gone!) and this afternoon is our radio class for the Ranch fire department. BF going to try to get off work and go with since we are both interested in volunteering to help out. In between I have grocery haul. Speaking of, I had that salad again and it held me until dinner once again! It's so good. I used up the last of the spinach and lettuce but have tons of carrots, cucumber, and bell pepper left over. Going to buy some hummus to dip those in I think. Good thing everybody is gone so we are home to eat that up this weekend! Alright, off to work out.
3/11 - No hugs, still battling the sodium bloat. I was well under calories - nearly 500 for a total deficit of 1,000! Unfortunately due to an event, I couldn't refill my water so I was about 10oz shy of goal. I was hoping to get more than goal to flush the sodium. Oh well. BF and I talked to the Chief about joining the volunteer fire department last night after the event and that's what held us over. It also caused a very late dinner. BF and I are up, he's talking about walking or maybe even running this morning once it's light out. I'll take the dogs, or if he takes Harley, I'll take Smoke for a walk. I'm giving blood at 11 as I had forgotten the VFD (volunteer fire dept) is hosting it today. Got the 2nd to last appointment! Good thing BigBro is around to help, we were doing heavy lifting to reorganize the shop today. Between our things and the things we're storing for Fam and another friend, it's crammed. It'll be much easier once it's properly organized. I'll be a help still, just not as much of a help as I normally would be so I don't overdo things. BigBro is stronger than me, anyway, so it'll be better that he helps.6 -
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.7 -
39flavours wrote: »I have had some bad news this morning. My daughter's grandfather passed away last night. (My ex partner's father) He had been ill for some time with early onset dementia and cancer. My daughter (19 years old) and her father have a difficult relationship and she has been avoiding his calls for the last 6 months. He has mental health issues and can behave in a narcissistic, psychotic way that can be quite intimidating and aggressive, so my daughter found it too hard to maintain a relationship with him. She was really close to her grandad though, when she was younger, and now is feeling overwhelmed with guilt and feeling pressure to reach out to her dad and family. It's such a hard thing for a young person to have to manage. My daughter has a lot of difficulty dealing with uncomfortable emotions, she tends to shut down and avoid facing things. I'm doing my best to support them both, but my main priority is to protect her from any attempts to make her feel shame and hurt from her father. He has already been sending me messages saying that she wouldn't be shocked at granddad's passing if she'd shown any interest and answered his calls. I am staying calm with him as I understand how much pain he is in right now and is likely lashing out but at the same time I don't want him to say anything to her that will leave lifelong emotional damage.
It's going to be a tough few days in this household. I know this isn't the right forum to discuss this but I needed to share my thoughts with someone, and also I would be interested to know if anyone else has been through anything similar or has any sage advice for me.
No advice, unfortunately, but wanted to let you know you and your daughter are in my thoughts through this challenging time. Sending lots of love and comfort your way
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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.
📆 2015–2023Feb. 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: end weight 178 (+.4)
R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
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!
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@clprieur “ Holy Heck! @quiltingjaine, you’re a genius! You should start your own app! I’d buy the premium version of that!”
WHAT did I say/do?
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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.5 -
@CamandJarvis I was so excited when I heard of “double red” donations a couple of years ago. My blood type is fairly rare and I really wanted to do that. Unfortunately, there is an age limit and I was/am TOO OLD. You would think the computer would have known that and not sent me the “request.”
@HoopsGuy72 You know, if I had remembered that I had your number, I would have called you! It was saved under your “old” name.1 -
Female 5’1” Age 73 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
To 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
SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
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 216 127.5 AW 127.4
3/3 128.0 Didn’t plank yesterday due to neck strain but did do 1 15 minute “mile”
3/4 128.5
3/5 128.0 Eating dinner at a friend’s this afternoon. The wind continues to howl around the house!
3/6 128.0 A great TMI after several cups of coffee. My neck doesn’t hurt today but I’m a bit leary of trying a plank again. 😢
3/7 126.5 Day 2 of no neck pain. YAY
3/8 126.5 Going to Outback with neighbor ladies today. OY!!!
3/9 128.0 As expected! 🤦♀️ Blasted Bloomin’ Onion! Why do you taste so good!?!?!
3/10 127.0 High protein and almost no carbs yesterday. The ones I had were from a few carrots and green beans.
3/11 127.0 Ghengis Grill yesterday for OMAD-leftovers for today.
3/12 126.5 Eating OMAD earlier seems to be helping.5 -
See you tomorrow in Round 217!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10886072/just-give-me-10-days-round-217#latest1 -
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.5 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@clprieur “ Holy Heck! @quiltingjaine, you’re a genius! You should start your own app! I’d buy the premium version of that!”
WHAT did I say/do?
Started these 10 day challenges!! Genius!!! So achievable!! With always a chance of redemption, right around the corner!1 -
@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.6
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39flavours wrote: »I have had some bad news this morning. My daughter's grandfather passed away last night. (My ex partner's father) He had been ill for some time with early onset dementia and cancer. My daughter (19 years old) and her father have a difficult relationship and she has been avoiding his calls for the last 6 months. He has mental health issues and can behave in a narcissistic, psychotic way that can be quite intimidating and aggressive, so my daughter found it too hard to maintain a relationship with him. She was really close to her grandad though, when she was younger, and now is feeling overwhelmed with guilt and feeling pressure to reach out to her dad and family. It's such a hard thing for a young person to have to manage. My daughter has a lot of difficulty dealing with uncomfortable emotions, she tends to shut down and avoid facing things. I'm doing my best to support them both, but my main priority is to protect her from any attempts to make her feel shame and hurt from her father. He has already been sending me messages saying that she wouldn't be shocked at granddad's passing if she'd shown any interest and answered his calls. I am staying calm with him as I understand how much pain he is in right now and is likely lashing out but at the same time I don't want him to say anything to her that will leave lifelong emotional damage.
It's going to be a tough few days in this household. I know this isn't the right forum to discuss this but I needed to share my thoughts with someone, and also I would be interested to know if anyone else has been through anything similar or has any sage advice for me.
I feel your frustration and concern for your DD, I've not been through this myself so all I can offer is that you are there for her and support her as much as you can which you obviously are.
This forum is exactly the place to share any problem which makes life difficult, we all support each other.
Sending confirming hugs and keeping you both in my thoughts xx3 -
SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
Round 215: 138.6
Round 216:
3/3 140
3/4
3/5
3/6 138.6
3/7 139.2
3/8 139
3/9 138.2
3/10 137.2
3/11 137
3/12 138.43 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@clprieur “ Holy Heck! @quiltingjaine, you’re a genius! You should start your own app! I’d buy the premium version of that!”
WHAT did I say/do?
Started these 10 day challenges!! Genius!!! So achievable!! With always a chance of redemption, right around the corner!
@clprieur ---- Our lovely @quiltingjaine is not the original one who started this challenge, but she is the lovely lady who has stepped up to post and host this challenge of late. She does know the history of the past hostesses as she has been with this challenge since the beginning (or nearly the beginning?). Along with you, I am very grateful for her!3 -
Round 216
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 173 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
R215 EW= 193.2
R216 EW= 189.0
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)
R214 (02/11/23 thru 02/20/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.0)
R215 (02/21/23 thru 03/02/23) = -0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 193.2)
R216 (03/03/23 thru 03/12/23) = -4.0 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)
Day/Weight/Comment
03/02 …..193.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
03/03 -194.6- (Trend weight 193.2)
03/04 -193.0- (Trend weight 193.1)
03/05 -194.0- (Trend weight 193.2)
03/06 -191.2- (Trend weight 193.0)
03/07 -191.6- (Trend weight 192.9)
03/08 -190.6- (Trend weight 192.7)
03/09 -192.2- (Trend weight 192.6)
03/10 -191.6- (Trend weight 192.5)
03/11 -189.2- (Trend weight 192.2) Well, here’s the true weight after the water pill took all the excess fluid out that I spoke of yesterday. What a relief to my ankles especially! Interestingly, the last two nights I dozed off on the couch and woke up STARVING TO ABSOLUTE DEATH, both times at about 12:30 a.m. I was so close to a binge it was UNBELIEVABLE! I found myself justifying (out loud, mind you) why it’s okay for me to eat whatever I want right now, and in large quantities. Why I should just shove in many kinds of foods and “get it out of my system” as long as I’m so hungry anyway. I tell you folks, it took EVERYTHING I HAVE INSIDE THIS NEARLY 63 YEAR OLD BODY to stop myself. I grabbed a handful of almonds (21 of them to be exact, which is ¾ of a serving) and I ate those, drank water and focused back on something on TV. It worked both nights. Hunger banished because of the healthy fat. I would have grabbed walnuts (so healthy) but I had already had some during breakfast both days. I’m so glad I did this two nights in a row as I know it has helped continue my weight loss. I knew, by the way, that I had already had sufficient calories, carbs, protein etc. or I would have eaten something more. My body was fighting the weight loss. We were in a bitter battle – I won this time.
03/12 -189.0- (Trend weight 191.9) What a good round this has been for me. 4.2 lbs down. Spent most of my time at home (minimal travel) so that always helps since my food choices are more controlled. One other thing..... my underwear are too big now. That’s all I have to add. I hope that gave someone a chuckle or put a smile on someone’s face today. It did mine! See ya’ll tomorrow at round 217.
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
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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
R214 EW: 241.4
R215 EW: 237.6
3/3: 237.8
3/4: 236.8. 60 pounds down!!
3/5: 237.2
3/6: 237.4
3/7: Missed
3/8: 236.6
3/9: 235.6
3/10: 326.4
3/11: 235.8
3/12: 235.83
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