Just Give Me 10 Days -Round 217

tiabirdie56 · March 2023

Round 217~Mon Mar 13 2023 ~ Wed Mar 22 2023

Round 217
Mar 13 2023~ Mar 22 2023

My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know (Jan 1)
CW:212.6
RG: 76g Protein; 64ozs to 80ozs water

Mo•March 12 2023~ 212.6
▪︎Day1▪Mo Mar 13- ¤212.6
( Su•43g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day2▪Tu Mar 14- ¤DNW
(Mo•34g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day3▪We •Mar 15- ¤211.8
(Tu• 50g Prot; 72ozs water)

▪︎Day4▪Th•Mar 16- ¤210.7
(We• 56g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day5▪Fr•Mar 17- ¤209.1
(Th• 38g Prot; 48ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Sa•Mar 18- ¤209.1
(Fr•40g Prot; 48ozs water)

▪︎Day7•Su•Mar 19- ¤DNW
(Sa•82g Prot; 80ozs water)

■Day8•Mo•Mar 20- ¤212
(Su•66g Prot; 80ozs water) Higher carb grams over the weekend

▪︎Day9▪Tu•Mar 21- ¤
(Mo•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day10▪We•Mar 22-¤
(Tu•g Prot; ozs water)

*Round End Weights*

▪2018▪
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪

{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
▪︎2020▪︎

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
▪︎2021▪︎
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
▪︎2022▪︎
Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
•March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
▪︎2023▪︎
Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- EW} Mar 22 2023
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fmfdfa2020 · March 2023

SheilaBoneham wrote: »

3/19 - 180.2
Ok, I see the flaw in my snack/binge-free tracking system….How to mark days I slipped? Or don’t? Is the hundred day goal for 100 binge-free days extending however long it takes to hit 100, or is it a finite 100 days with (ideally, no snacking/bingeing? Cuz I slipped last night. I think I’m going to record the slip while still aiming for the 100 days, if that makes sense.
100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 16….
*=1 successful day . ⭐️=10 successful days. ^= 1 oops day
**^

@SheilaBoneham Yes, it makes perfect sense. Thanks for posting this. Here's how I looked at it (and still do) when I decided to do 100 days binge-free. My goal is 100 days straight, HOWEVER, if I slip-up, I will not go back to my old habit of bingeing for days or feeling as if I need to start over. Ridding myself of old habits is part of the challenge, too. So, as I see you've done in your post, I will log it as a missed day and keep moving forward with the past successful days still counted toward 100 binge-free days. I don't want to discount all prior successful days. We can celebrate the fact a slip did not derail us!

tishawj · March 2023

Hello my friends...sorry I missed the last day of R216. I had a great visit with some friends...my joy bucket is filled...but so was my belly. Time to get back on track as we leave for Mexico in 15 days!!! I wanted to get down to 170 or below by then but last round wasn't super awesome so I'm just going to be hopefully optimistic about that goal.

51yrs - Female - 5'5"
Goal weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R216 EW - 3/11 -174.8 - 3/12DNW

3/13 - 176.4 - Bleh - result of many laughs and tears over too many glasses of Prosecco on the weekend. But it's Monday and I'm committing to tracking everything this week...even the scone I had for breakfast today (I brought them home for the boys but apparently they haven't noticed them). I will see it when I open my app to track lunch and dinner and will make good choices for a balanced day. Last morning with my parents' dog, so I'm also looking forward to some good hikes this week without the pokey little puppy, Mack and I are both missing them. I'm feeling the time shift this morning so we will get out for a walk but probably keep it lighter, I can hop on the elliptical later if I have an energy burst. Have a great start to the week everyone!!!
3/14 - 175.6 - right direction. Feeling off today again...slept horribly, my lower back is super tight. Wanted to hike today but think I'll stick to a light walk to loosen things up and then some stretching, don't want to end up in the woods with my back seizing up.
3/15 - 175.6 - again. Bright sunny day today! Would have been a great day for a hike...but we planned a family day for the boys on their march break. I got rush seats for Harry Potter and the Cursed Child so we are heading to Toronto today to see the matinee and then hang out for a while, hit some record shops and have dinner. Should be fun but there won't be much activity with the drive and a 3 hour play. I will be mindful of what I choose for dinner tonight.
3/16 - 176.4 - *sigh* - I seem to be getting really good at maintaining this 2lb range, been at it for 2 weeks, too bad it's 30lb from my goal weight. I've been far to sedentary the last little while...there seems to be an excuse everyday and that's totally on me. Going to finish my coffee and strap on my boot spikes and head to the woods with the dog for a good long hike this morning.
3/17 - 175.4 - Was definitely bloated...but I still need to work on activity/exercise. Did get in a great hike with lots of hills yesterday....and a good thing as it's miserable and raining today which is going to make the trails horrible for the next while, I'm going to have to come up with another routine that gets my blood pumping. I think we'll be heading to the pub for some Irish fare and a few pints when hubby gets home from his ski patrol shift (what he's patrolling in the rain I don't know) so just some eggs and fruit for breakfast and probably veggies and hummus for lunch to save up those calories for a steak and guiness pie and a pint.
3/18 - 175.4 - Weighed in this morning but didn't get a chance to post as we left early for a campus open house at one of the schools DS17 is looking at applying to in the fall. LOTS of walking!!! And they had water refilling stations all over campus so I had no excuse but to keep filling my bottle up.
3/19 - 175.8 - frustrated...but will persist. Had a great sleep last night, but still feel run down/low energy. This is how I usually feel in Feb, not when the days are starting to get longer.
3/20 - 174.6 - better! Sunny day for the beginning of spring! We still have a fair bit of snow on the ground...but I'll get out there with the dog and see what shape the trails are in. I need to dig out my summer clothes to start getting organized for our trip next week. I'm curious to see how everything fits compared to the end of the season when I put them away, I'm definitely at least 10lbs lighter.
3/21
3/22

fmfdfa2020 · March 2023

refactored wrote: »

@mthomas0228 congratulations on getting to a normal BMI and 50 pounds lost! It is a great achievement and very inspiring.

@HoopsGuy72 I once had a rower. I read that rowers are a perfect exercise - a great combination of low impact, cardio and full body resistance. Sadly I broke mine from over use. I have been thinking of getting a new one. I hope you managed to find time to use it but remember don't go too hard to quickly. Build slowly and make sure you have perfect form otherwise you could injure yourself. You probably know these things but I thought I would mention it just incase.

@refactored Good advice. I've been rowing with my Waterrower for at least 5 years. It takes a while to get the proper technique/form down, but once you do, it becomes natural. In the beginning, it is so important for safety as you said and also to get the full benefits. I watched many youtube videos when I first started to make sure I was doing it properly. Re you're thinking about getting another rower. Since you owned a rower before, I'm sure you know about the Waterrowers, but if you haven't tried one, I absolutely love mine!

pezhed · March 2023

Hi! I’m Amanda, 38F in Appalachian Virginia.

My goals for the round are to:
- fast 16+ hours 9/10 days ⏱️
- Work out 7/10 days 💪🏻
- Eat mindfully 10/10 days 🥗 (meaning no standing in the kitchen while snacking)
- Stay within maintenance range (118-122 lb) each day! ⚖️

R217 SW: 121.8
3/13: 121.8 ⏱️ 💪🏻⚖️- today is the last day of an 8 week bike/run challenge I’ve been doing so I’m going to have to come up with a new fitness plan! Excited and nervous for the blank slate since I’ve been continuously fed my workout plans for the past 8 weeks. Glad to be back with the challenge!
3/14: 121.4 ⏱️💪🏻⚖️🥗 - I decided to dial it back on cardio and start a gentle running program called "you can run" through Peloton. It starts with walking/jogging intervals and progresses from there. I think going back to the drawing board is good. Simultaneously starting a beginner strength program where you start where you are and progress from there with basic movements. Just a bit of a refocus. Hoping my birth injuries will not flare up if I start doing strength training again. Yesterday I tracked most of the day and totally gave up by the end of the day. I wish I wouldn't do that! I already blew my eating mindfully goal for the round but will continue to try. Girl Scout cookies are my problem at the moment. My husband left them out on the counter yesterday, and instead of just putting them away I grabbed one and ate it! Why?! That is the kind of mindlessness I am trying to squash.
3/15: 120.2 ⏱️⚖️🥗 - Super late posting today. Work has been so busy, and in the only downtime I had a made a huge purchase of an ebike to haul the kids to and from daycare. Gaahh! I'm nervous spending several thousand on an ebike but I've been in the market for a while and had a lot of trouble making the decision. Biking 70 lbs of kids to and from daycare without an assist would just be too hard in our hilly area though. It will be great to have more integrated exercise in my WFH life!
3/16: 121.0 💪🏻⚖️🥗 - PMS is driving me mad. Just had a desk cry over something work-related which only happens when my period is on its way. Might as well just show up now, TOM! This weekend is going to be a whirlwind. We're celebrating my dad's birthday tomorrow night an hour a way, driving on through and staying at my mom's, going to a big pancake breakfast and maple festival, then staying at a friend's condo at a ski resort in WV for a night, and putting the kids in childcare there while we ski! Whew. Finishing the winter out strong. I have very bad DOMS today from my strength training on Tuesday, so I'm not sure what my activity is going to look like. My brain needs me to do something though!
3/17: 121.0 - Happy St. Paddy's Day and happy Friday! I have a 20 minute walk/run and lower body strength planned for today, but I also need to get us all ready for our wintry travels this weekend...plus do my job. I can do it, right?! I may go to a coffee shop for a couple hours to work this morning to get away from the distractions at home. A change of scenery is often helpful.
3/18: DNW (travel)
3/19: DNW (travel)
3/20: 122.4 - went a little outside of my maintenance range. The weekend was an absolute whirlwind and I have no idea what I ate. I am exhausted but the weekend was great. We got to ski yesterday - our first day this year since the weather was so warm for our other opportunities. Glad we got out there once, at least! My almost-4-year-old got a lesson and he loves it. I really hope we can go more regularly next year. Have a good Monday everyone!
3/21:
3/22:

SheilaBoneham · March 2023

🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

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

📆 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: 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)
R217 03/22/23: daily goals — no snacks ~~ calories <1300 ~~ 64 oz water ~~ >30 min walking

Day, Weight, Comment

3/13 - 178.8
For some reason the cold yesterday seemed to go right through me, so I stayed in other than a few fetch games with 5he pup out back. I’m feeling more inclined to get out today.

3/14 - 179
Today is our 31st anniversary. Whew! 31!? It’s been a fun ride! Anyway, I woke up to a big box of chocolates from DH. Love the thought, of course love the chocolates, don’t love the calories. I’m going to freeze most of them for later, take a couple out occasionally. I’m sure we’ll be doing something special for a late lunch/early dinner. 🥂 Maybe I’ll skip the scale tomorrow! Anyway, it’s freakin’ cold out, so I think I’m in again most of the day. Looking forward to warm days so I can walk everything off!

3/15 - 180
I expected that! We had Italian for our celebratory dinner yesterday, a creamy chicken risotto for me plus salad, and I enjoyed every bite. I also ate way too many of those chocolates, so may bump up again tomorrow, though I’m going to try hard to eat responsibly today (and tomorrow and tomorrow….). Another really cold day here so far—I’m hoping it will warm up this afternoon. I’m definitely ready for spring, and it’s on the way according to all the daffodils, albums, tulips, and lilies poking their green little heads up! 🌷🌷🌷

3/16 - 182
Ok, that’s still mostly Tuesday, although I did have some chocolate yesterday, but overall I wasn’t much over my calories goal. Some of the uptick has to be water—fat doesn’t adhere that quickly. So back to the plan. I don’t know why, but I’m really tired and just want to go sleep, although I slept well last night. I mentioned last round a project I’ve been putting off since Dec. —I think that’s part of my exhaustion/mild depression, so today! Right now! I have to get that painting off my to do list. I think it’s probably worth ten pounds! Seriously, I think deal with having undone “assignments” I don’t want to do by eating. Crazy. If I start it now, I can finish it in a day or two. That’s my goal for today.

3/17 - 181
Ok, I did it. One day no snack bingeing. Calories were below goal, too, so my anniversary pasta & chocolate will come off. I also was short on water yesterday and ate dinner later than usual because Booker had doggy school. It’s a cold, rainy, dreary day here so I probably won’t get much of a walk, darn it. I did finally start the painting that’s been nagging at me— hope to finish it today or tomorrow. Yay! Getting that out of my head will help a lot. Salad for lunch. Don’t know what DH is planning for dinner.

3/18 - 180.6
Amazing how easy it is to gain, how hard to lose it again. Jeesh. But I’m moving the right direction at least. And that darn painting that’s been hanging over me is almost finished. Yay! It’s really been cold and windy here yesterday and today, but Booker learned a few new tricks and yesterday passed his Novice Trick Dog - Master test, his 4th trick dog title in 9 days. 😁 for that one we had to turn in videos of 10 tricks. Lots of fun! And…two days snack/binge free. Another yay!

3/19 - 180.2
Ok, I see the flaw in my snack/binge-free tracking system….How to mark days I slipped? Or don’t? Is the hundred day goal for 100 binge-free days extending however long it takes to hit 100, or is it a finite 100 days with (ideally, no snacking/bingeing? Cuz I slipped last night. I think I’m going to record the slip while still aiming for the 100 days, if that makes sense.

3/20 - 180
Good day yesterday, though I did have some plain air-popped popcorn last night so got a ^ on my tracker. But it’s ok, it wasn’t a binge! I finished the painting (pic below) finally, so that monkey is off my back. It took three months of procrastinating and two days of painting. Duh. It’s a bit warmer today, so I’m about to pack Booker into the car and go to one of our lovely parks for a walk. Maybe I should paint him next! Have a great day, everyone!

3/21 -
3/22 -

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 16….
*=1 successful day . ⭐️=10 successful days. ^= 1 oops day
**^^

Weight Goal for 2023

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cpanus · March 2023

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 152.0
UGW: 132.2
03/11 - 153.2 at 8:30 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
03/12 - My 73rd b'day!! 155.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
Day/Weight/Comment
03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
03/14 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing!
03/15 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
03/16 - 157.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.22 miles in 122 mins to the post office and back!
03/17 - 156.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/my trainer
03/18 - 156.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...6.51 miles in 121 mins
03/19 - 155.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.45 miles in 106 mins
03/20 -
03/21 -
03/22 -
Chris

fmfdfa2020 · March 2023

Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round!

💪🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎵💃👗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💗🌻🏖🙏

First G al: Hit the 160's (again)
179 / 178 / 177 / 176 / 175 / 174 / 173 / 172 / 171 / 170 👉 169

Stick to Plan:

Calorie cycle for a weekly average of 1200 to 1500
Exercise: Row, Walk, Bike, Weights, Snowshoe, Dance, Jazzercise
Water: Shoot for 80oz per day
Binge-Free & Sugar-Free for 100 days
Lots of veggies and protein, some fruit (very little processed foods or simple carbs which I hardly have anyway)
I need to figure out a way to get more fiber, especially from grains. I'll try oatmeal again.

100-Day Weight Tracking

March 09 - Day 01: 177.5
March 10 - Day 02: 177.9
March 11 - Day 03: 177.0
March 12 - Day 04: 176.7
March 13 - Day 05: 176.8
March 14 - Day 06: 176.0
March 15 - Day 07: 175.9
March 16 - Day 08: 176.0
March 17 - Day 09: 175.8
March 18 - Day 10: 175.8
March 19 - Day 11: DNW
March 20 - Day 12: 175.9

If I quit now, I will soon be back to where I started. And when I started I was desperately wanting to be where I am now.

Round 216 End Weight: 176.7
Round 217
3/13: 176.8 - Walked/Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔
176.x stayed around another day - YAY!!. Another snow storm coming. Hopefully this is the last one. I love every season in Maine (even winter), but my Georgia roots kick in, even after 23 years in Maine, asking where are the flowers and leaves LOL. Because of covid and my illness/surgery last summer, and now my MIL's illness, it's been so long since I've been to Georgia, and I miss my family so much!! I'm a very fearful flyer. Even though I worked for Delta Air Lines for 30 years, and I still have free flight privileges, for years, I took Amtrak to Georgia because of my fear. I love trains but the trip was exhausting. I would leave about 4am to drive to NH, take CJ's bus to BOS, BOS to Penn Station, then overnight to ATL, arriving 30 hours later. Time to put my big girl panties on and fly!!

3/14: 176.0 - Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔
Almost dropping to 175.x this morning was a nice surprise. I'm proving to myself that when I stick to my plan, it will happen! You lose confidence that you can do it when you stop and start as many times as I have. I don't have much faith that we won't lose power with this storm (knocking on wood as I say that).
3/15: 175.9 - Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔ I would have been happy with just 176.0 sticking around, but I dropped into the 175's! I'm feeling strong and capable right now. I just have to stay patient!
3/16: 176.0

Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔ The expected back and forth before settling into the 175's. One of my goals is to get more fiber, especially from grains. I have a mild allergy to dairy, enough to make me not want it on a daily basis. I used to put it in my oatmeal but felt sick the rest of the day. I stopped eating oatmeal for this reason because it just didn't taste good with water. Yesterday, I added an apple to the oats, cinnamon, butter and a little salt with water and microwaved it for about 5 mins. It was actually pretty good. This with air popped popcorn should help add some additional fiber.
3/17: 175.8 Goodbye 176's 👋 Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔
3/18: 175.8 Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔ Exercising has become a habit again that I actually enjoy.
3/19: DNW (got up at 4am to travel to Albany, NY) Rowed/Biked✔ Water✔ Calories✔

3/20: 175.9 Rowed/Biked: No. Water: Not enough. Calories: Maintenance
My husband and I drove 8 hours to and from Albany, NY, yesterday. We took food with us and as always, I never seem to take enough. I was starving when we got home, so I ate at maintenance, but very happy that I did not do as I would have done in the past and mindlessly eat everything in the house. A huge accomplishment for me since I was emotionally and physically exhausted (MIL has a terminal illness and we were visiting with her).
3/21:
3/22:

Bingeing is why I'm where I am now. I want to see the results with 100 days of no bingeing. I'm not talking about going over calories from overeating a little, I'm talking full-out bingeing. And that's not just on bad foods, even when I'm eating well, I'll binge. This will be extremely challenging but if I stick to it (and stay off sugar and simple carbs to stop cravings), there is no way I'm not going to see consistent weight loss during these 100 days (not to mention the health benefits)! Part of this challenge, too, is if I do have a slip, that I don't revert back to old habits of bingeing for days/weeks/months. I will acknowledge the slip and just keep on keeping on.

I want to see what happens when I don't give up!

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 6….
*=1 day / ⭐=10 days / ^=1 oops Day

⭐****

100-day Sugar-free Challenge starting March 6….
*=1 day / 💚=10 days / ^=1 oops Day

💚****

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
180s / 170s / 160s / 150s / 140s / 130s

mthomas0228 · March 2023

musicsax wrote: »

@mthomas0228 - what brilliant milestones you have achieved, congrats, you are doing so well, keep the roll going!

Thank You!!

mthomas0228 · March 2023

refactored wrote: »

@mthomas0228 congratulations on getting to a normal BMI and 50 pounds lost! It is a great achievement and very inspiring.

@HoopsGuy72 I once had a rower. I read that rowers are a perfect exercise - a great combination of low impact, cardio and full body resistance. Sadly I broke mine from over use. I have been thinking of getting a new one. I hope you managed to find time to use it but remember don't go too hard to quickly. Build slowly and make sure you have perfect form otherwise you could injure yourself. You probably know these things but I thought I would mention it just incase.

Thanks so much!!

GirlOnTheRebound · March 2023

Highest weight 271
MPF Recommit weight 228 lbs JAN 30 2023
Round 215 220.0 lbs
Round 216 217.6 lbs
Round 217 unknown around 218

3/13 DNW TRAVELING. I have been attacked my the dreaded "in a/c out a/c" cold. Couldn't lay head down for sleep. Can't breathe. Sinuses exploding. Today is last ball game so I am masking up and going to make the best of it. The Blue Jays have won all three games. Let's hope for all four! Its a 2.6 mile walk to the park mostly on a trail and the rain is holding off. Therefore its another walk day. Lots of water and leftover penne chicken piccata dinner.

3/14 DNW TRAVELING. Yesterday was another win! Didn't stay the whole game. Blue Jays 16 Boston 3. Walked 5.2 miles there and back. Leaving today for 1 night at home before its March Madness games. I am tagging out though and husband is joining my son. Got my steps and got over 1000 calories eaten. A good day! Tomorrow morning I get to weigh in and see what my body liked/disliked this week.
Posted

3/15 217.8 Doing well on exercise but failing on calorie intake. Today I will do better. Off to grab protien shakes then home to shake up my eating schedule. I am aiming for many small meals throughout the day. Today I get 3x rebounder yay! Leaving again tonight for adventures with my son and won't be weighing till Monday. PS- my son has now limited me to 1 snuggle session per day lol.

3/16 DNW TRAVELING. At MIL till Sunday. She likes to eat out. Packed my lunches to bring and finally bought protien shakes. Had two yesterday and actually met my macros for the first time and hovering around 1000 calories so working on that increase. Still full from last night's jimmy john sub but proud to say I ate it all. Will need to work hard at getting my steps today.

3/17 DNW TRAVELING. Failed steps yesterday. Failed calorie intake. Had two chicken salad mini tortillas for lunch, two protien shakes and didn't eat dinner. My men don't have march madness games to attend today so off to a local bar to watch the other games. Ate almost 1400 calories today between bar bang bang shrimp appetizer and Cobb salad and pizza slice for dinner. Waaaaayyyyy over my sodium ugh! Not going to get my 10000 steps for 2nd day in a row. Sunday we drive back home so will be able to get back on rebounder.
(Updated)

3/18 DNW TRAVELING. This morning I realized I broke a 2 week Step streak I had going. Past three days were under 10000. Today was horrible food choices mixed with migraine and cold pills. I need to go home. I miss my routine. I miss my cats. 4 more days with my son then back to my reality. I need to rid my body of this sodium lol. And I need to sweat out this cold.
Posted

3/19 DNW TRAVELING. I returned home tonight. Only had one protien shake. Did 2 rebounder sessions between evening basketball games on tele. Got my steps and over 1000 calories eaten. Tomorrow is last scheduled night out of eating.

3/20 217.2 This is surprising considering my sodium intake. Today I am back to 3x sessions and one last sodium filled dinner out. Son chose Ipanema Brazilian Restaurant. Lord help me. Going to suggest a trail walk with him as the Temps have cooled today.

mthomas0228 · March 2023

Female, 53, 5'4"
Round 216 Start Weight: 153.2
Round 217 Start Weight: 147.2

Round 217 Goal: Have BMI in the "Normal" range and no longer in the "Overweight" range

Day, Weight, Comment
3/13 - 146.6 Nice way to start a new round! Yesterday was an ab workout + got in a little over 14,000 steps. Need to menu plan & get to the grocery store today as I am out of everything, but looks like a big snowstorm is coming tomorrow, so know the stores will be crazy. Also fighting off a little cold bug, I cannot/will not get sick!

3/14 - 146.4 Well, the cold bug got the better of me yesterday after all, skipped my workout and my Fitbit says I slept 13+ hours and poorly at that. I think I'm more on the mend today and going to work out and see how I feel afterwards.

3/15 - 146.4 Don't think I'll see a real drop on the scale again until I shake this cold but feeling better day by day. Yesterday I felt good enough to get in a workout, did a HIIT full body with weights, followed by a little bit of yoga stretches and then a long soak in a hot bath, was sedentary for the rest of the day and went to bed early. NSV...Saw a noticeable change in my waistline/stomach in the mirror this morning, positive things are happening!

3/16 - DNW (drank water when I 1st got up, so skipped the scale). Yesterday was a lower body strength workout with exercise bands + a little over 10,000 steps

3/17 - 146.0 Yesterday was a full body HIIT workout + 10,000 steps, had to pivot on my dinner plans and ended up eating out but was able to stick to my eating plan. Need to lose 1 more pound before the end of this round to reach my goal, I'm doing everything right, but my body just needs to cooperate!!!

3/18 - 145.4 So close to my round goal! Yesterday completed the 30-day workout program I was doing, and it was a HIIT abs workout. I won't start another 30-day plan until I get back from my trip on the 29th but have a quick 5 day one to do before I leave and then hopefully will do another 5 day one while I am traveling.

3/19 - 144.6 Yesterday was a full body workout with weights + a little over 13,000 steps. Today marks dropping into the "normal" BMI category and 50 lbs. lost since last April. Not really celebrating either of those yet as I know I will gain a few pounds on my trip next week to nullify both of these, but the following week, I will celebrate when I know I will achieve both of those goals again.

3/20 - 143.7 Yesterday was a lower body workout plus about 14,000 steps. Was baking cakes for my daughter's birthday on Tuesday and it is much more difficult of a process while being on my 21 days of no sugar, had to be mindful to not lick a spoon, no taste testing! But was successful, now I have to make the frosting and the Nutella cream filling today, so more challenges ahead

3/21 -
3/22 -

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 1st….
*=1 day. ⭐️=10 days
⭐️*********
Binge Notes: No temptations yesterday!

itladyee · March 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa - Round 217

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

Just going to take it day by day.....

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

Goals This Round per Day:
- Water: 64 ounces (minimum)
- Stay on Plan!!!

Round Goal - lose 2.5
Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 219.5
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 5/13/2023
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!
Round 214/5 SW: 219.8 EW: 219.4 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 2.4
Round 215/6 SW: 219.4 EW: 216.9 Loss 2.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 216/7 SW: 216.9 EW: 219.5 Gain -2.6 Total Loss 2.3
Round 217/8 SW: 219.5 EW: nnn.n Loss 0.0 Total Loss 2.3

SW: 219.5

3/13 219.5 (-0.0/-0.0) The time sprung ahead yesterday. Will daylight saving time have a positive affect on my body? Here's hoping.

3/14 219.5 (-0.0/-0.0)

3/15 219.1 (-0.4/-0.4)

3/16 219.1 (-0.0/-0.4)

3/17 219.1 (-0.0/-0.4) Seems stuck...:)

3/18 218.8 (-0.3/-0.7) Saturday.

3/19 219.3 (+0.5/-0.2) Sunday

3/20 218.0 (-1.3/-1.5) I have no idea but I will take it.

3/21

3/22

@refactored ~ Hang in there!!

@shmmm3 ~ So sorry you had to experience this. I just had a discussion with another group regarding performance reviews as I suspect that this was. Kuddos to your for not breaking down regardless of what it "appeared" to be. I hope things get better and I hope you were given clear direction for improvement.

@clprieur ~ way to focus on the positive. I too am a perfectionist and it really can get in the way of progress. And... that voice is so WRONG! You should be proud!

@39flavours ~ Remember what's important, you and your health! {{{hug]]] and definitely understand!!

@begin2023 ~ Sorry for your loss. They are so much a part of the family. My puggle is 15 years old and I'm dreading the day.

@SheilaBoneham ~ Very nice painting

EddieAF93 · March 2023

SW RND 217

3/13: 158.3kg (349lbs)

3/14: 157.9kg (348.1lbs)
This is my first day joining the challenge! My goal at the moment is to eat regular meals and not binge eat. I've joined Jane Plan, and am adding in a lot of extra calories as with my current weight the calories would be far too low, but they're all the suggested added fruit/veggies/dairy, plus some Huel. Averaging 1600-1700cals a day, and having the regular meals planned out for me is working wonders to avoid binge eating!

3/15 157.0kg (346.1lbs)
I am obese and in the first couple of weeks of a big lifestyle change, so I'm seeing big losses on a day-to-day basis. I'd really like to celebrate this but I have such a damaged relationship with food and weightloss that I'm contantly monitoring myself and telling myself to prepare mentally for the losses to slow down! I'm aiming for 1kg loss a week, but it's taking 2-3 days to lose that at the moment. I'm proud of the consistency I've had with eating my regular meals and snacks and not binging!

3/16 157.0kg (346.1 lbs)
I'm honestly shocked I didn't see an increase, had a somewhat controlled binge yesterday! Have just immediately put it behind me and focused on making the right decisions today, I'm not letting myself spiral!

3/17 156.0kg (343.9 lbs)

3/18 155.6kg (343.0 lbs)
I forgot to post yesterday but had a really productive day, definitely back on track! Out for food with friends this evening but have planned for it and it will be within my calorie goal.

3/19 156.0kg (343.9lbs) not quite the right direction! I did eat out with friends (which also meant eating late) yesterday, also going to be eating out today again as I'm taking my mum out for a meal for mother's day (UK!). Hoping that getting back on track on Monday will mean I see a loss in the last couple of days of the challenge.

3/20 156.0kg (343.9lbs) I'm okay with staying the same for today, indulged in a lamb curry and naan bread yesterday, along with a pint of cider, so happy to be not seeing an increase! Here's hoping I'll end the week at 155.8kg or below, would be more than happy with a 2.5kg loss!

3/21
3/22

quiltingjaine · March 2023

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
SW RND 216 127.5 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 217 126.5
3/13 126.5 Happy Belated Birthday, Chris!
3/14 126.0 Just sticking to my plan, finally. My evening snacking has been sunflower seeds salted in the shell. Time consuming due to sucking all of the salt! Drinking plenty of water. Up today at 4:30AM Lunch today with a friend. Let me just add that waking at 4:30AM is not acceptable to me!
3/15 126.5 WHOO HOO! I slept until 7:05! 8 hours 9 minutes! I will attribute that to the muscle relaxer I took when I got up at 2:30. I felt the headache starting in the back of my head. I was supposed to work at the quilt show all day but it turns out I wasn’t needed. I’m so glad - maybe that’s why I was able to sleep! Uptick due to spanakopita I ate at lunch yesterday, I’m sure. Flour!
3/16 127.5 Bingo last night was frustrating at best plus the “dinner” was pathetic and nothing but super carby junk. Sliders on those Hawaiian rolls (🤮) with less than a tablespoon of chicken salad on each, potato chips, and ice cream sandwiches.
3/17 127.0 Woke up at 5:20 with cramping in my foot.
3/18 127.5 We decorated cookies at Arts and Crafts - I ate some. Wheat and sugar. Meeting fam for breakfast and then haircuts. Haven’t seen GGS for 6 weeks! Eight weeks from today we board a ship for 2 weeks. I need to get my “TMI” together. I need to put on my gym shoes and then actually GO THERE! The brain and body function better on ketones than carbs - less brain fog and more fat burn.
3/19 127.5 Throwing away the junk carbs. I have zero willpower! Revised weigh-in post TMI. Was 128 at 6AM

I’m starting my personal challenge of 53 days. That’s when we will be getting packed to go on our cruise. We actually get on the ship on 5/13 and will fly down the day before. Going back to the basic way I started keto/LCHF.

quiltingjaine · March 2023

ROUND 218 is posted!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10886817/just-give-me-10-days-round-218#latest

enlightenme3 · March 2023

Round 217 (my 52nd)
March 13, 2023 - March 22, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9
R213 EW: 131.6
R214 EW: 132.5
R215 EW: 132.5
R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)

RSW: 132.9 pounds (3/08/23, EO Round 216)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
3/13: - DNW - traveling
3/14: - DNW - traveling
3/15: - DNW - traveling -
3/16: 132.3 - did not eat too much yesterday since I have a nervous stomach when I fly. However, was starving when we got home and consumed a ton of snacky food right before bed
3/17: 132.1 - pretty normal day yesterday workout-wise and eating-wise.
3/18: 133.4 - Well, I made two different kinds of Irish soda bread (sourdough and non-) and a hefty vegetarian cottage pie for St. Patrick’s day. Said some choice words as I stepped on the scale this morning.
3/19: 131.0 - I’m hoping this is a true weight as my scale has been a little wonky. I did truly focus by pre-logging and not eating back all my exercise calories.
3/20: 130.5 - Getting back to really focusing on calories after vacation indulgences. I did have dessert, but still a number of calories left.
3/21: -
3/22: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 2.4 pounds

deepwoodslady · March 2023

shaumom wrote: »

Starting up exercise and losing weight again after a long, forced hiatus, so...this feels like a good way to start things off!

Round 217
daily goals - 30 min of physical activity - 2 cups of herbal tea - outside for 30 min
3/22/23 weight goal: lose 4 lbs

Day, Weight, Comment

3/13 - 260.4 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside.

3/14 - 256.4 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside.

3/15 - 257.2 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside. This has been a hard day. My eldest kiddo is sick and I have literally been going on 2-3 hours of sleep for 3 nights in a row, now. Here's hoping I can get some more sleep tonight! >_<

3/16 - 258.2 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside

3/17 - 260 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside

3/18 - 260.2 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside - well, at least now I know why weight is going on. Hello, Aunt Flo, hope you are done quickly enough to meet my goal!

3/19 - 259.2 30 min activity, 2 cups tea, 30 min outside - The weight has been frustrating, but really happy that I've been active, outdoors, and having my medicinal tea every day. It feels like a huge accomplishment, so I'm still feeling pretty happy with things.

3/20 -
3/21 -
3/22 -

@shaumom I started incorporating tea again into my diet and cutting down on the amount of coffee a bit. What type of tea(s) do you drink?

HoopsGuy72 · March 2023

3/13: 239.8 (+2.0), BF%=33.4 (+0.5).

3/14: 241.0 (+1.2), BF% 33.6 (+0.2). Daylight saving is kicking my @$$. As was my weekend (3 days of eating/drinking that went outside of my norm). I'm going to continue to weigh-in every day, and I'll post when I can. My motivation is definitely lower when I'm not "doing well" (subjectively), but I'm going to get back into the habit of posting no matter what. It's what's best for me, and it's what I need to do.

3/15: 239.6 (-1.4), BF%=33.3 (-0.3). Better. I want to say that I'm going to commit to never seeing 240 again, but that would be stupid. Goals are cool, but internal ultimatums have not worked out super-well for me in the past. Kinder. Softer. More flexible. More understanding. If I'm making a commitment, it's to being here. That's it. I slept more last night, which is good. I ate a bit better, but still got to snacking in the evening (though I had a bit more control than I have had in the past). I'm on-call at work until 7/21 @ 0700, which means that I may have to "rollout" at any time from 5pm to 7am on weekdays, and 24 hours on the weekend. This means no drinking for a week. Or very little. My "goal" is zero alcoholic beverages until next Tuesday. My other goal is no drinking on weekdays (only on Fri/Sa... and rarely on Sunday). So that means no alcohol for the remainder of this challenge. I wonder what this will help me learn about myself...

3/16/23: 239.0 (-0.6), BF%=33.2 (-0.1). Trending in the right direction. The weekend is coming up, so I'm going to start thinking about it. I have dinner out with friends on Saturday. I'm going to try to make a healthier choice (regarding food), I'm not going to have more than one drink, I am NOT going to pick at my wife's food (or accept her offers when she inevitably makes them). I'm still snacking a bit too much after dinner. I'm going to try to limit myself to a cup of coffee after dinner (which is a treat for me).

3/17/23: 235.4 (-3.6), BF%=32.4 (-0.8). I love raspberry jelly doughnuts. A coworker brought doughnuts to work yesterday, offered me some, and there was a raspberry jelly doughnut available. My "rule" normally (when I'm trying to be healthy) is that I will only indulge in something when I REALLY want it. I REALLY WANTED IT. Then I thought... I didn't really make this choice. If someone would have asked me if I wanted a doughnut (if they were going out to pick some up, for instance), I would have said no. I get to make my own choices. I said no, and I stayed away from that doughnut all day... other than going to look at it one time.

3/18/23: 235.6 (+0.2), BF%=32.5 (+0.1). I got a little "snacky" last night. I was about to say that hummus is a hard snack for me, but that would only be true if I did not have means to measure things out (which I do). It's amazing how little I question some of the things I tell myself. Being mindful (aware) of those thoughts is fun. Or at least interesting. I'm going to measure my hummus next time. Tonight is dinner out with friends, and then we're going to a bar to watch the UCLA basketball game. I would not drink tonight if I were not going out, particularly since I'm still on-call for work... so I'm not going to drink. I love alcohol (even in a relatively healthy way, I think), but we're gonna stay on a break until at least Tuesday, which means I'll likely be on a break until next Thursday night (my workweek is M-Th). I'm going to clean out my garage for the next few hours, which will involve moving some things around and "some" heavy lifting, which should get my heart rate up. Wish me luck!

3/19/23: 236.6 (+1.0), BF%=32.6(+0.1). I'm not loving the numbers, but I was able to eat within reason last night (out with friends), and I did not have any alcohol. It helped that none of my friends were drinking, either, but I would normally have still had a drink or two with dinner. Venturing into TMI territory, I think my weigh-in will be better tomorrow, as today I had some post weigh-in activities that would likely make things a bit "lighter." Getting used to the idea of weighing myself every day, and not freaking out by any single day (no matter which way it goes). Still struggling to get in some exercise, but there are extenuating circumstances. Sort of. I have a rowing machine in the house that has been neglected. Maybe I'll give it a spin today.

3/20/23:. 234.4 (-2.2), BF%=32.2 (-0.4). Really noticing right now how little food I need to feel satisfied. I'm not starving myself, but I'm trying to focus on eating only when I'm hungry. I need to remember how well this works.

deepwoodslady · March 2023

Round 217

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 62 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 174 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
R216 EW= 189.0
R217 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

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

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

R213 (02/01/23 thru 02/10/23) = -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) = -4.2 LOST (Ending Weight 189.0)

R217 (03/13/23 thru 03/22/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
03/12 …..189.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

03/13 -189.4- (Trend weight 191.6)

03/14 -187.8- (Trend weight 191.3)

03/15 -188.8- (Trend weight 191.0)

03/16 -188.8- (Trend weight 190.8)

03/17 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

03/18 -189.0- (Trend weight 190.7)

03/19 -188.2- (Trend weight 190.4) Nice to see some positive movement on the scale. Of course, I would like to see a pound come off every day but that is not realistic. I’m also very pleased with my progress on my trend weight. I travel tomorrow to the land of restaurants and donut shops again for my rehab, Dear Lord, keep me strong! Next Saturday is a big birthday Bash for my DGS. There will be enough temptation there! A couple of days ago I lowered my carbs by 10 more. It has been a bit gradual. It’s starting to pinch a little!

03/20 -188.6- (Trend weight 190.4) I had to cancel the appointments today out-of-town for cardiac rehab and the weird dietician. My blood pressure was running too low all day and night yesterday and the readings were continually abnormal. There was no way I could go to rehab and push myself. The average reading was 81/41 all day. I licked salt off my hand all day and pushed the water. Most of the day was spent laying on the couch with my feet elevated over my heart. I took it easy in a pajama day and had no exercise and very little movement, thus the uptick. Today will be another “take it easy day” as the lack of blood pressure can starve my organs of blood and oxygen. I don’t want anything to shut down or be taxed in any way. Hopefully it will improve today so I don’t have to make that trip to the hospital. We don’t have a hospital in my area or county.

03/21 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

03/22 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

Just Give Me 10 Days -Round 217

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