Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 221

Round 221 (my 56th)
April 22, 2023 - May 1, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds: RSW: 131.0 pounds (4/19/23, last weigh in before EO Round 220)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
4/22: - DNW - Traveling (DD’s wedding day)
4/23: - DNW - Traveling
4/24: - DNW - Traveling
4/25: - DNW - Traveling
4/26: - DNW - Traveling
4/27: 131.2 - Will see if this holds or not. I don’t tend to eat too much on travel days (yesterday) because I am a slightly nervous flyer. However, overall I’m pleased that 8 days of not tracking, eating out, snacking, and drinking (moderately) haven’t resulted in a HUGE gain. I did do some modest walking on some days, and the last 2 days went back to my Jazzercise routine. Eating however was lots of carby things and I’m sure pretty low protein, high fat.
4/28: 132.3 - …and there is the gain from travel. Mostly back to my routines yesterday, but eating times were a little out of whack partially due to not having much food in the house and needing to go grocery shopping.
4/29: 132.7 - Still heading in the wrong direction…
4/30: 131.2 - Whoosh. Good workout yesterday and tried not to eat too much after dinner.
5/1: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.2 pounds

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
R216 EW: 235.8
R217 EW: 235 ( )
R218 EW: 231
R219 EW: 228.2
R220 EW: 224.2
4/22: 222.8
4/23: 223.8
4/24: 225.6
4/25: 225.6
4/26: 226.2. Vacation has taken it's toll.
4/27: 226
4/28: 226.4
4/29: 224.8
4/30: 223.6
5/1

quiltingjaine wrote: »

⭐️Amanda, I think one of the most, if not THE most important things I have learned was from The Obesity Code. A WW leader in my past said, “no one EVER got fat from eating bananas.” Well I gained 30# that summer “satisfying” the hunger with fresh pineapple and watermelon. THE TRUTH - sugar spike and resulting CRASH, that felt like hunger led to LOTS of NATURAL SUGAR via FRUIT. I now avoid fruit with the occasional exception of some berries.

LisaPower123 wrote: »

@huango i totally understand you. I go keto-ish, focusing more on protein & keeping carbs low (under 25g) mostly whole foods, with limited keto treats.I have read that keeping things really simple & routine makes it easier to lose weight

⭐️I have read that counting NET CARBS can be very misleading. I know those fiber carbs do affect me so I have always counted TOTAL

I ***LOOOOOOVVVVEEEEE**** fruit.
I am concerned about when I reach my goal weight of how to not revert back to eating tons of fruit (because you know, fruit/veggies are good for you, so eat an entire watermelon).

Noted about the Total carb, vs. net.


I volunteer for an organic CSA (community farm) and I get a great share every June-October, so I know I'll be eating a lot of veggies this summer. A LOT since the farm is soooo generous.

This is 1 week's worth in August

newbie here and excited to give this a try 😊

37/f - 4’11”

Highest weight - 167 (April 1, 2022)
Currently - 125.7
Goal - 115 then reevaluate

RND 221

RSW: 125.7
RGW: 123.5

4/22 - 124.3 been focused on nutrition/macros last couple days and it’s paying off!

4/23 - 124.3 - happy with this, especially after yesterdays loss ☺️

4/24 - 125.5 - boo 😆 rest day and extra snacks showing here. Dialing back in today 💪

4/25 - 125 - heading back in the right direction

4/26 - 125 - yesterday was a great day. Calories/macros in line, an hour of exercise and 11K + steps. Was hoping for a little loss, but going to trust the process and focus on having another great day 😊

4/27 - 124.8 - happy with this 😎

4/28 - 124.8 - ok.. hoping for drop tomorrow!

4/29 - 124.8 …….

4/30 - 124.8 😂 I wonder what tomorrows weight will be??

5/1

Back for another round. My goals for this round will be a bit different. I’m flying back home on April 26 for my mum’s memorial (my mum passed away in mid-February 😢). I’m there for a week and will be staying in a hotel so won’t be able to weigh in for the second half of the round. My goal is to log everything, even while I’m away, just so I can stay accountable. And hopefully it will help me maintain the progress I’ve made so far.

SW RND 218 152.4 lbs. EW 147.8 lbs
SW RND 219 148.4 lbs. EW 146.8 lbs
SW RND 220 146.6 lbs. EW 145.6 lbs
SW RND 221 145.0 lbs

4/22 145.0 lbs
4/23 145.8 lbs.
4/24 146.8 lbs.
4/25 144.6 lbs
4/26 144.8 lbs.
4/27 DNW
4/28 DNW
4/29 DNW
4/30 DNW Gave up trying to log accurately today. I’m still out of town for a couple more days to sort out some stuff. We are eating out at small local restaurants so my logging is total guesswork. Did spend the afternoon walking at the bird sanctuary.
5/1

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 11th Round
Age 53, 5’3.75”
June 2005: 345 lbs (Highest known weight before WLS Aug 2005)
June 2017: 241.8 lbs
January 2023: 157.6 lbs
Weight Beginning this Round: 142.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 130 lbs (Ideal weight for BMI would be 108-145 lbs)

This round's daily goals:
1. Max 1500 calories 10/10 days –
2. 10 cups fluids 10/10 days –
3. Attend work 6/6 days –
4. Gym strength training 5/10 days –
5. Running 4/10 days -


4/22 – 142 lbs – I am thinking about changing my goal/maintenance weight from 135 to 140 lbs. Today, 135 seems unattainable, for some reason, even though last Friday I was 138.6. Isn’t it funny how your brain works? I need to not focus on the negative, though, because that has proven to be disastrous, over and over again. IE, if I crank up the negative self-talk I will end up eating more and more and more. If I can try to think up some positive thoughts, I have more of a chance of having a successful day with food/exercise. The plan is Walk + Gym today. Let’s do this!
4/23 –140.2 lbs – Well, the scale finally moved, so that is good. I was getting a bit freaky about being over 140 lbs. Super scared that I am going to start gaining weight back, as I have so many times before. That is why it is important to keep logging calories, keep weighing myself and keep walking the dog. Unfortunately, my exercise sucked all last week, and I really need to make it a priority this week. Last week was “crunch time” on a project I am leading at work, and since I feel like my performance is being scrutinized, I felt compelled to make work more important than my health, which is probably not a good thing. So I was super tired a lot of the time, and called the dog-walker A LOT. I did not make it to the gym even once last week, which is unacceptable. I was supposed to go yesterday; I did not. I did do 156 minutes of dog walking, even though it was pouring rain, so that is one plus. I felt bad, as Golly had been under-exercised the day before, poor guy, and he was raring to go. Since it was raining and cold, we did not bump into any other dogs, so it was enjoyable to take him down by the lake, which I rarely do, since it is a very popular dog-walking path (he is dog-reactive, for those who may not remember). He doesn’t mind the rain at all, and luckily, I think he last that Lab double coat, where he just shakes himself and is pretty much dry even after being out in the rain for 2 hours. Lol. Anyway, I am just going to “start fresh” on my exercise plan today. I do have a call scheduled with my running coach this afternoon, and I will feel ashamed to tell her that I sucked at my plan last week. I cannot change last week, however; all I can do is try to stay positive and get to work this week. Please send kicks in the butt. I am still waffling about what my goal weight should be (135 or 140). Yesterday I went shopping for a few new clothes (every single thing I own is too big on me) and I was shocked to find myself buying a pair of size 2 jeans. Like what in the actual *censored*????? It was at a store called “Marks” and I think the sizes are big there, but still. What kind of alternate universe am I living in? I was size 5x in 2005 when I got gastric bypass; I was size 20 in January 2021 when I started “trying” again. My brain was a bit broken, in the change room, and I tried to tell my hubby about it but he gave me pretty much zero reaction. (He has never struggled with his weight, so he doesn’t really get it.) So I found myself thinking, at that point, “Maybe 140 is okay”. I did notice, trying on pants, that the loose skin on my hips is really annoying and needs to get cut off. If/when I get circumferential body lift, I think my pant size would be even smaller – it is hard to get the waist over the blubber that is hanging there. The other thing is that I tried on shorts and realized that my thighs are just… well, disgusting is the only word I can use, right now. They are so wrinkly and saggy. I am not sure I am going to be able to wear shorts at all. ☹ I am going to have to do some body image work on that, I think, as I don’t think there is much plastic surgery can do for that (I already had a thigh reduction in 2007). I need to either decide that I am just going to cover up from now on, or just say “eff it, I lost 200 lbs, if you don’t like my saggy baggy elephant legs look the other way”. I am not sure if I can get there. I will try. (Like, what will I do about wearing a bathing suit? I love swimming and we have an outdoor pool here at my building.) Anyway, it is getting late, I better go wake up the dog. Today on my exercise plan is 2:1 running vs walking. That is definitely not happening, as I did not complete my 1:1 week as planned, last week. Quick note for anyone who struggles with insomnia: check out “8D sound” on YouTube. It is wild and has improved my sleep dramatically. Have an awesome day, everyone.
4/24 – 140.6 lbs -
4/25 – 141.4 lbs – Yesterday I found out that my height has decreased. I guess I am shrinking as I age. So that of course impacts my BMI and therefore ideal weight. Apparently, my height is now 5’3.75” and apparently that makes my current BMI 24.4. According to Google, my ideal BMI would be between 18.5-24.9, so I am on the high side of normal. According to Google a healthy weight would be 108-145, so that gives me some guidelines for what my goal weight should be. Anyway, all of this has me feeling a bit crazy. I have changed my goal weight to 130 lbs and I have changed my 10-day goals above to reflect the fact that I still have a long way to go so I better get my butt in gear. (I decreased my calories to 1200 per day, and I eliminated the “add exercise calories” in MFP. I also increased my fluid intake to 10 cups per day, which is extremely high, for me.) Now I know BMI is controversial but honestly I don’t have any other guidelines to go by, so I am going to go with this, until told otherwise by a medical professional. (I have discussed with my GP and she has not been able to help me set a goal weight, thus far.) All of this being said, I will admit that I am feeling pretty triggered at the moment and I reserve the right to change my goals, well, pretty much every day until the day I die. LOL. But for the moment, I want to lose 11.4 lbs and that is a lot and sheesh, I am feeling like I better hustle. I also feel like I have been “slacking” for the last couple of weeks; time to get it together. I need to pre-track my meals as 1200 is low for me (especially on the days I go to the gym, as I always feel hungry after I do my strength training). I guess I will stick with Jenny food for now, as I still have a few days left, but I am also thinking that I could start prep-cooking again, which may be a bit more “healthy” as I can decide for myself what to put in my body. I better check how many days of Jenny food I have left. Also, Jenny is kind of expensive. Jenny has certainly helped me get some kind of nutrition in my body, over the past couple of months, as prior to that, since around November, I was feeling pretty depressed and just completely stopped cooking. However, I think I might be ready to go back to meal-prepping, etc. I will see if I can plan to do that this coming Sunday. Hubby will be home so he can help. That means I need to Google up some recipes and make a grocery list. Okay, I have a lot to do. Lol. I have been feeling a bit overwhelmed, of late, so why not add on a bunch of stuff?? 😊
4/26 – 140.6 lbs – Well, I didn’t get much sleep last night, mostly because I waiting on hubby to arrive home from San Diego, but then he got here late. So he’s home, which is good, but I only got about 4 hours of sleep, because unfortunately the dog started whining to go out for a pee around 2:30 AM. ☹ I am supposed to go to the office today (which is a 1.5 hour commute into Toronto) and I am not sure I am going to be able to swing it. I might just log in from home and risk having my boss unhappy with me (we are supposed to be there on Weds/Thurs). I am happy to report that I was able to stay under 1200 calories yesterday! And the scale is coming back down, so that makes me feel good, and motivated to keep going, even though hubby is home. Usually when he is home I go completely off the rails with food and my exercise plan. This time, I am enlisting him to do a Boot Camp with me from now until Sunday. Lol. So we will see how this goes. I also did fairly well with fluids, for me: 8/10 cups. Not too shabby, and better than the last few weeks. I’ll try to increase it today, however, and see if I can hit 10 cups. Today I intend to take the strength bands out of the box they came in from Amazon and figure out how to use them. Lol. I think I am going to quit my gym membership, as I found out they are upping the price for $90 to $140 per month! I thought $90 was a bit pricey, but paid it because it is a 3-minute walk from my door. (And there aren’t any other gyms near by, really, and I don’t drive.) Well, this has been a really disjointed post, brought to you by the letter “S” for “sleep deprivation”. Gotta go walk the dog. Have a good day, everyone. 😊
4/27 – 141.6 lbs – So, lesson learned. Yesterday I ended up eating quite a bit more than I normally do; and ended the day with eating a BUNCH of dark chocolate. (Could classify it as a binge, really, which I rarely if ever do any more.) That was after a day of eating 1200 calories and feeling hungry all day. That has proven time and time again to backfire on me (IE, I can do a few days of low-cal and then I end up bingeing). I need to remember that. It doesn’t work for me. I have come this far by being PATIENT and taking off the pounds SLOWLY and I need to just cool my jets. Lol. Just eat “normal” and exercise as I can and my weight will settle at a comfortable point. Cuz yeah, after a day of 1200 cals I was too tired to exercise. SO.
4/28 – 144.0 lbs – Holy heck. After another night of only about 4-5 hours of sleep I ate ALL the things yesterday. ALL. THE. THINGS. ☹ Like, I got worse, not better. I was totally bingeing, true binge behaviour. I was eating even though I felt full and my tummy was hurting. Like, I ate McDonald’s TWICE yesterday. I was exhausted and overwhelmed and useless all day. I didn’t log my calories. I didn’t exercise. I called in sick to work, after logging in late and then only doing 2 hrs. And I was a total bish all day long. My poor hubby. He must want to stay in the truck instead of coming home. The entire day was a total wash in every single respect and I feel pretty bad about it. I almost didn’t weigh myself this morning because I knew my weight would be high. I just checked – my weight hasn’t been this high since March 23rd. And my other instinct was to not post on here (for the 2nd day in a row), but I remember @quiltingjaine saying that we all have bad rounds and that we should not stay away but rather post and ask for support. So, here I am. Oh, and the other thing – yesterday I didn’t use any of my skills, not one (IE, my DBT or CBT skills). I am really worried about this. What if I am back to my old tricks? What if my weight goes back up to 245? What if it goes back up to 345? Now here I am off to a bad start for today. I woke up late and I don’t want to be late for work so I am going to have to ask hubby to walk the dog which is less than ideal because (a) he is not a dog person and Goliath is a real PITA to walk since he is dog-reactive, and (b) I could really use the exercise, both physically and mentally. The only thin strand of hope I have is that I am probably premenstrual, and I always get hungry and tired (exhausted) around this time. (This seems to be getting worse as I age, TBH.) I need to make a plan for today. And the plan needs to NOT be about starving myself or over-exercising. I need to use “wise mind”, as we say in DBT. I need to look at “moderation”, not get the damn pendulum swinging wildly again. I need to use “opposite” action, IE, do the opposite of what I feel like doing. Think, brain, think. Okay, I am going to write a bunch of random things, in no particular order, that might help me for today: Drink fluids. Go for a walk. Pre-log your food. Do your 7.25 hours of work, but lower your expectations around productivity. Text your counsellor. Journal. Affirmations. 10-min meditation. Stretches. Take a shower. Make a to-do list (one for work, one for home). Review your plan about what to do when you are depressed. Oh wait, am I depressed? Dammit. Why would I be depressed in April?? That is some February shizz right there.
4/29 – 144.6 lbs -
4/30 – 145.2 lbs -
5/1 – 146.6 lbs – Welp. This round has been a total s***show for me, folks. I really need to get a grip. Not sure what is going on in my brain. I have missed a bunch of work, completely given up on my exercise plan, hardly drinking any fluids, I quit logging and I’ve been eating like it’s going out of style. I was 138.6 on April 14th, so that is a gain of 8 lbs in 17 days. This is not good. Not good at all. (138.6 being my lowest, ever, in my life, since at least 1983.) I can’t blame it on my TOM, although it is the end of the month, because it’s been going on for over 2 weeks and I can’t blame hormones for everything. Lol. Sometimes you just have to take responsibility for your bad behaviour, you know? Anyway, in mid-March I had decided that the plan was that if I could stay under 150 lbs for one year, I would allow myself to start planning my next plastic surgery, which I think would likely be the circumferential body lift. As you can see, I am inching back up towards 150 lbs, which is the opposite of the direction I want to be heading. (I had recently dropped my goal weight to 130 lbs, feeling optimistic; I think I am going to bump it back up to 135, as I am not feeling so optimistic at the moment. Hell, even 140 would be great, at this point.) Today is 3 months of being under 150 lbs; so I have 9 more months to go and I don’t want to mess this up. In addition, I bought a bunch of new clothes on the weekend, and I really don’t want to get too fat for them right off the bat, you know? Thank god tomorrow is the beginning of a new round… I am striking through my smileys above, as I have completely lost track. Onwards and upwards... er, I mean, downwards...