Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 223

jenstress · May 2023

Wishing everyone a great round! One great quote I heard recently was

“Your body deserves this”

Highest Weight: 256lbs
Ultimate Goal: 180lbs
Starting weight for R223: 219.3 lbs
R223 Goal Weight: 217.3 (98.6kg) for this round
Focus is evening eating this round - Trying different approaches, which I will comment on. I want to eat just enough at night to not have hunger pangs while sleeping. Not be overfull. Not eat treats my body can’t get energy from at night.

Day-Weight-Comment

5/12 – 219.3 – Finished a bad cold. Trying board games tonight.
5/13 – Sat – 219.2 – Friday was good. Games did change dynamics and did help with emo eating.
5/14 – Sun – 219.4 – Saturday learned NOT to drink beer in the afternoon – It affected decisions later.
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

itladyee · May 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa - Round 223

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

Round 222 not the best. My take-a-way: lack of planning. Not just meal planning but event planning. Cinco de Mayo snuck up on me but I tried to manage the intake. Then my derailment came with my husband's surgery. Poor food choices and wine to end the day. Must get back on track in this round. The good news, I didn't totally erase the progress made in round 221! There's hope!

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

Goals This Round per Day:
- Tracking and staying within calorie count using zig-zag daily calories averaging 1400 daily. 🍎
- IF - but also not eating until actually hungry (Level 3) 👌
- Water (Goal 64 oz/SS and 96oz M-F) : ✅
- Walk/Steps: 🚶🏽

Step Count

Week 1 Goal: Power x 2 (7,500)/Active x 4 (6,250). Actual: Power x 6/Active x 0 ✅
Week 2 Goal: Power x 2 (8,000)/Active x 4 (6,750). Actual: Power x 4/Active x 2 ✅
Week 3 Goal: Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 7,250) . Actual: Power x 5/Active 2 ✅
Week 4 - Power x 2 (8,500)/Active x 4 (7,250) Actual: Power x 4/Active 2 ✅
Week 5 - Power x 2 (8,750)/Active x 4 (7,500) Actual: Power X 5/Active x 0
Week 6 - Power x 2 (9,000)/Active x 4 (7,750) (Personal Goals)
5/8 - 9,406 Power +
5/9 - 5,259😞
5/10 - 10,404 Power +
5/11 - 10,494 Power +
5/12 - 10,889 Power +
5/13 - 7,679 Stepbet ok, just missed my personal goal

5/14

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 213.4
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 6/17/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023 9/9/2023
Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023 12/2/2023
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023 1/06/2024

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: 217.4 Loss 2.1 Total Loss 4.4
Round 218/9 SW: 217.4 EW: 221.7 Gain -2.6 Total Loss .1
Round 219/10 SW: 221.7 EW: 220.9 Loss 0.8 Total Loss .9
Round 220/11 SW: 220.9 EW: 218.9 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 2.9
Round 221/12 SW: 218.9 EW: 213.4 Loss 5.5 Total Loss 8.4
Round 222/13 SW: 213.4 EW: 216.9 Gain 3.5 Total Loss 4.9
Round 223/14 SW: 216.9 EW: nnn.n Loss n.n Total Loss 4.9

SW: 216.9
Goal: 212.9 (4.00) - Aggressive as 2 lbs. came in the last few days for Round 222

Projection/Actual
5/14 ~ 215.7/215.4 ~ Happy Mother's Day to all the mothers and those that serve in a mothering role! Enjoy your day. I am very ready to get back on track for the remainder of May.

Prior Days This Round

5/12 ~ 216.5/216.3 ~ New Round🙂 Yesterday was almost normal. Stayed within calorie budget, got my steps in. Short on water and didn't focus on hunger levels. Husband is back home, now the real fun begins!!! 🍎🚶🏽

5/13 ~ 216.1/215.9 🍎

Projection/Actual
5/12 ~ 216.5/216.3 ⬇️
5/13 ~ 216.1/215.9 ⬇️
5/14 ~ 215.7/215.4 ⬇️
5/15 ~ 215.3
5/16 ~ 214.9
5/17 ~ 214.5
5/18 ~ 214.1
5/19 ~ 213.7
5/20 ~ 213.3
5/21 ~ 212.9

huango · May 2023

Round 223: JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS

Hi, I’m Amanda, almost 50, wicked short 4’11” from New England.

My 1st goal is for mid-June (trip to LA/Vegas),
2nd goal for mid-August.

Appreciate all your support.

- Pre-plan meals for the day
- Daily movement
- No Late Night Snacking

Round 221 SW: 126.8
Round 222 SW: 122.6 ⬇️ debloated 4.2#
Round 223 SW: 121.0 ⬇️ 1.6#
Round 223 GW: 119.5

5/12 – 121.6 ⬆️

Woke up early for my walk, before it got too hot.
Made beautiful corsage and boutonniere for DD’s Prom. She’s so beautiful!

5/13 – 120.6 ⬇️
I think I need to kick up my daily workouts a bit, to try to lose 4# in the next 4.5weeks for my LA vacation. Need to add in cardio on weight training days (since I don’t burn that many calories with weight training).

5/14 – 119.2 ⬇️
I did measurements today; I’m steadily losing inches (from de-bloating):
- 1” in my chest ☹,
- 2.75” in waist,
- 1.5” in hips since last month’s measurement).

Happy Mother’s Day!

TerriRichardson112 · May 2023

In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 223
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
🐞🦋🪲MAY 2023 🪲🦋🐞
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
May focus:

* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
Stats

Terri: Female; 76; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
GW: < 140

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!
JGM10Ds ROUND 223
Round 222: EW: 134.1
Day/Weight/Comment
12/05: 133.9: Daily Habits🦋
13/05: 133.6: Daily Habits🦋
14/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
15/05: xxx: Daily Habits
16/05: xxx: Daily Habits
17/05: xxx: Daily Habits
18/05: xxx: Daily Habits
19/05: xxx: Daily Habits
20/05: xxx: Daily Habits
21/05: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2023
Update - May 2023 >

1. Log ALL CI/CO (Daily) s
2. Stay under goal (Daily)--
3. Balance macros/micros (Daily)
4. Hydrate adequately (Daily)
5. Choose healthy options (Daily)
6. Steps > 6000 (Daily)
7. Stretch before/after workouts
8. 15+ minutes Cardio > 5 days a week
9. 15+ mins Strength > 5 days a week
10. 15+ mins Flexibility > 5 days a week
11. Active hours > 6
12. Practice self-care (Daily)
13. Stay up to date with accounts (monthly)
14. Mindfulness Practice/meditation ((Daily - morning/evening)
15. 1 > 15 mins Declutter sessions (Daily)
16. Be creative
17. Purchase essential items only
18. Read a book > 15 mins
19. Work on ongoing craft projects
20. Learn something new
21. Develop Healthy Habits
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

playhardkf2017 · May 2023

SModa61 wrote: »

Round 223
May 12 - May 21, 2023

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

Goal for Round 223 – I think I am keeping this round simple. My goal is to just continue to adjust to being back up north with my more complicated life, and continue to plan and track, and remember to keep fitting in my exercise. Preferably daily, though that is slipping. Again, I would like to end the goal no heavier than I started. I am interested in losing a scant bit more – like 2 pounds.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz

Exercise & Supplements
Supplements are to try and correct dry eye issues. See if they pay off.

5/12 – 30 minutes Apple Fitness strength – was upper body with Kyle

5/13 – no formal exercise, but lots of cleaning action on the boat

5/14
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

SW: 128.4

Day/Weight/Comment

5/12 – 128.8 Preparing to shift to Maine for the weekend. First time back since September for me. Lots to think about and pack up. Tomorrow, I get to help clean the boat to get it ready for the season (I get seasick so I am rarely on it). Today, we are going out to eat with family friends. I’ve already planned and tracked that dinner. Caesar salad, and an appetizer of Bacon wrapped scallops as my entrée. Decadent, but totally controlled for calories. If I add a cocktail, that will be a choice to go “over” on my calories.

5/13 – 128.6 Made it to Maine. I think I didn’t forget anything. Packing was tricky as I have not been to Maine since September and I couldn’t recall what I have here. Seems I did well. Yesterday, I tried a 30 minutes “strength” on Apple Fitness. The calorie burn is not there, but I need to diversify AND I need to just make sure I am doing something and not fall into the “all of nothing” and quit. My PCP did tell me that my back issue from last weekend is likely related to muscle imbalance due to walking/running only without working on my core. Last night’s dinner at Pine Point Grill (name for the fellow Mainiacs) was PERFECT and no regrets. Finishing this post then heading up to Spring Point marina to work on the boat so it is ready to transfer down to the Saco River next weekend.

5/14 – 128.6 I beginning to question the “good news” I was given last weekend with my RMR number. I was told my RMR was 1469 (from memory – paperwork is in Massachusetts). I am a thorough tracker so even if I am off it should have some meaning. Since 5/6, for 5 out of 8 days I have eaten less than 1469, with the highest day being 1641 kCal. Since RMR does not include daily living or exercise, that would imply I should be even more “under”. Meanwhile, weight is not moving, and I am even up .2. I’m actually in a happy place regarding my weight and all, I am just wondering about the information that I paid for. The RMR component, I am able to semi assess on my own. The bone density and body fat, I have no way to verifying without someone else providing a comparable test. Things to think about.

Going to get me a nice walk today.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s around the world, even if this is not your “official day”. You all deserve another day to be celebrated!

5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

Awe I just checked out where that restaurant is and my step mom lives in Cape Elizabeth! I grew up going up there almost every other weekend with my dad and some of her family lives in Scarborough! Yet again another small world!

Also, if you have a friend that goes to a Lifetime gym, see if they can take you sometime. They have a fancy/higher level InBody scale/scan thing that measures body fat. I tried it after I got my dexa and it was almost identical down to the 1/10 of a pound. Just look up the best ways to get an accurate reading with them though.

SModa61 · May 2023

playhardkf2017 wrote: »

SModa61 wrote: »

Round 223
May 12 - May 21, 2023

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

Goal for Round 223 – I think I am keeping this round simple. My goal is to just continue to adjust to being back up north with my more complicated life, and continue to plan and track, and remember to keep fitting in my exercise. Preferably daily, though that is slipping. Again, I would like to end the goal no heavier than I started. I am interested in losing a scant bit more – like 2 pounds.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz

Exercise & Supplements
Supplements are to try and correct dry eye issues. See if they pay off.

5/12 – 30 minutes Apple Fitness strength – was upper body with Kyle

5/13 – no formal exercise, but lots of cleaning action on the boat

5/14
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

SW: 128.4

Day/Weight/Comment

5/12 – 128.8 Preparing to shift to Maine for the weekend. First time back since September for me. Lots to think about and pack up. Tomorrow, I get to help clean the boat to get it ready for the season (I get seasick so I am rarely on it). Today, we are going out to eat with family friends. I’ve already planned and tracked that dinner. Caesar salad, and an appetizer of Bacon wrapped scallops as my entrée. Decadent, but totally controlled for calories. If I add a cocktail, that will be a choice to go “over” on my calories.

5/13 – 128.6 Made it to Maine. I think I didn’t forget anything. Packing was tricky as I have not been to Maine since September and I couldn’t recall what I have here. Seems I did well. Yesterday, I tried a 30 minutes “strength” on Apple Fitness. The calorie burn is not there, but I need to diversify AND I need to just make sure I am doing something and not fall into the “all of nothing” and quit. My PCP did tell me that my back issue from last weekend is likely related to muscle imbalance due to walking/running only without working on my core. Last night’s dinner at Pine Point Grill (name for the fellow Mainiacs) was PERFECT and no regrets. Finishing this post then heading up to Spring Point marina to work on the boat so it is ready to transfer down to the Saco River next weekend.

5/14 – 128.6 I beginning to question the “good news” I was given last weekend with my RMR number. I was told my RMR was 1469 (from memory – paperwork is in Massachusetts). I am a thorough tracker so even if I am off it should have some meaning. Since 5/6, for 5 out of 8 days I have eaten less than 1469, with the highest day being 1641 kCal. Since RMR does not include daily living or exercise, that would imply I should be even more “under”. Meanwhile, weight is not moving, and I am even up .2. I’m actually in a happy place regarding my weight and all, I am just wondering about the information that I paid for. The RMR component, I am able to semi assess on my own. The bone density and body fat, I have no way to verifying without someone else providing a comparable test. Things to think about.

Going to get me a nice walk today.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s around the world, even if this is not your “official day”. You all deserve another day to be celebrated!

5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

Awe I just checked out where that restaurant is and my step mom lives in Cape Elizabeth! I grew up going up there almost every other weekend with my dad and some of her family lives in Scarborough! Yet again another small world!

Also, if you have a friend that goes to a Lifetime gym, see if they can take you sometime. They have a fancy/higher level InBody scale/scan thing that measures body fat. I tried it after I got my dexa and it was almost identical down to the 1/10 of a pound. Just look up the best ways to get an accurate reading with them though.

@playhardkf2017 Interesting. My social circle is small, so my odds are slim. I can think of one person that goes to some unknown gym, but lives in a town with Lifetime branch. I do not talk to her much, but I will check. Thanks for the suggestion.<3 I'm just annoyed that I am even wondering......

I should add, Cape Elizabeth is lovely. Must have been nice visits. OOB is unique. A little crazy, but a top notch beach.

jspecies11 · May 2023

RND 223
SW 135.6#
Goals- 135# or less. Strength training 3x/week minimum

5/12 135.6#
5/13 136.4#
5/14 136.2#
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

JacquelineC53 · May 2023

Looking forward to another round. My goal this round is to log everything and to avoid snacking after dinner. I’m roughly back to where I was before my trip so now I want to focus on continuing towards my goal.

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. EW. DNW (out of town)
SW RND 222 149.2 lbs EW 144.8 lbs
SW RND 223 145.8 lbs

5/12 145.8 lbs
5/13 145.2 lbs
5/14 146.0 lbs. Happy Mother’s Day! Up but know it is from Mother’s Day treats yesterday (and more today).
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

cpanus · May 2023

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 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: 154.0
UGW: 132.2
05/10 - 156.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/11 - 156.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then donated books to the library
Day/Weight/Comment
05/12 - 157.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/13 - 157.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...1.91 miles in 39 mins to older Grandson's t-ball practice
05/14 -
05/15 -
05/16 -
05/17 -
05/18 -
05/19 -
05/20 -
05/21 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

kkmark · May 2023

Hi
Happy mother's day. Hope everyone had good day.

5/12 164 walking 2 miles drank 4 cups. Want to increase my walking and drinking water.

5/13 - 164 under calories 4 cups water.
5/14 - 163.58 under calories 4 cups water 30 min exercise want to increase my water intake and extra 15 min workout.
5/15
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

gomifune · May 2023

Highest weight: 206
Goal weight: 146

Round 212 end weight: 200.7
Round 213 end weight: 198.7
Round 214 end weight: 196.9
Round 215 end weight: 191.9
Round 216 end weight: 190.0
Round 217 end weight: 187.5
Round 218 end weight: 184.4
Round 219 end weight: 183.5
Round 220 end weight: 180.1
Round 221 end weight: 179.3
Round 222 end weight: 177.0

5/12 176.8
5/13 177.1
5/14 176.6
5/15 175.6
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

jspecies11 · May 2023

RND 223
SW 135.6#
Goals- 135# or less. Strength training 3x/week minimum

5/12 135.6#
5/13 136.4#
5/14 136.2#
5/15 135.8# finished planting the veg garden and got a beautiful bike ride in yesterday. Wonderful weekend. Opportunity for more structure this week. Strength training done this AM, riding lesson this evening. Back to logging food today after a 3 week break.
5/16
5/17
5/18
5/19
5/20
5/21

SModa61 · May 2023

Round 223
May 12 - May 21, 2023

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

Goal for Round 223 – I think I am keeping this round simple. My goal is to just continue to adjust to being back up north with my more complicated life, and continue to plan and track, and remember to keep fitting in my exercise. Preferably daily, though that is slipping. Again, I would like to end the goal no heavier than I started. I am interested in losing a scant bit more – like 2 pounds.

History:

Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!

Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz

Exercise & Supplements

Supplements are to try and correct dry eye issues. See if they pay off.

5/12 – 30 minutes Apple Fitness strength – was upper body with Kyle

5/13 – no formal exercise, but lots of cleaning action on the boat

5/14 – 78:45 OOB walk (chilly 48 degrees), 14’18” pace, 5.5 miles, 401 active kCal, Avg HR 122 BPM, splits from 13’55 to 14’49” (slowest was when using base music) – route walnut, cascade, fire station, east grand

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SW: 128.4

Day/Weight/Comment

5/12 – 128.8 Preparing to shift to Maine for the weekend. First time back since September for me. Lots to think about and pack up. Tomorrow, I get to help clean the boat to get it ready for the season (I get seasick so I am rarely on it). Today, we are going out to eat with family friends. I’ve already planned and tracked that dinner. Caesar salad, and an appetizer of Bacon wrapped scallops as my entrée. Decadent, but totally controlled for calories. If I add a cocktail, that will be a choice to go “over” on my calories.

5/13 – 128.6 Made it to Maine. I think I didn’t forget anything. Packing was tricky as I have not been to Maine since September and I couldn’t recall what I have here. Seems I did well. Yesterday, I tried a 30 minutes “strength” on Apple Fitness. The calorie burn is not there, but I need to diversify AND I need to just make sure I am doing something and not fall into the “all of nothing” and quit. My PCP did tell me that my back issue from last weekend is likely related to muscle imbalance due to walking/running only without working on my core. Last night’s dinner at Pine Point Grill (name for the fellow Mainiacs) was PERFECT and no regrets. Finishing this post then heading up to Spring Point marina to work on the boat so it is ready to transfer down to the Saco River next weekend.

5/14 – 128.6 I beginning to question the “good news” I was given last weekend with my RMR number. I was told my RMR was 1469 (from memory – paperwork is in Massachusetts). I am a thorough tracker so even if I am off it should have some meaning. Since 5/6, for 5 out of 8 days I have eaten less than 1469, with the highest day being 1641 kCal. Since RMR does not include daily living or exercise, that would imply I should be even more “under”. Meanwhile, weight is not moving, and I am even up .2. I’m actually in a happy place regarding my weight and all, I am just wondering about the information that I paid for. The RMR component, I am able to semi assess on my own. The bone density and body fat, I have no way to verifying without someone else providing a comparable test. Things to think about.

Going to get me a nice walk today.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s around the world, even if this is not your “official day”. You all deserve another day to be celebrated!

5/15 – 127.6 Now, I have to take back yesterday’s comments because a loss on this order could be online with the RMR number. Argh! Got a 5.5 mile walk in Maine yesterday. Now back in Mass for 10 days. I’m adding route notes (see above) so I can compare/contrast, or pick a known route for milage/time.

Had a simple steak on the grill for dinner last night, with vinegar based cucumber salad on the side. Interesting thing is it was a bone-in strip steak. Curious thing was that on MFP, the calories for it as a bone-in were half again higher than when I weighed the raw steak before, then cooked, then ate the edible portion, weighed the remaining bones, etc, and then tracked the difference as a boneless strip steak. The second number seemed the most accurate in my assessment, so that is what I used in the track

Today is “taking my parents out for lunch” do over. Last Thursday, they cancelled an hour before I was to pick them up. I’ve planned my lunch, and am working my day around it. (ATM diary look crazy over and I will delete items as the days go on. Easier than trying to find the items a second time.)

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LisaPower123 · May 2023

Good Morning

My why

I am playing a game with myself & setting little daily goals of losing 0.35lbs per day and using those goals to help me stay motivated and on track is a way of fasting that I saw in another group. Using my bathroom scale as a weight loss tool works for me. There are days that my weight increases by 2 pounds or more, and I understand that this is mainly water weight, and can go away as quickly as it came. That is why there are times that my daily goal and my weight that day are pounds apart. I am not expecting to lose 2 pounds of body fat by the next day. But it is possible to lose 2 pounds of water weight by the next day, so I stick to my goals. If it takes longer than one day to lose that water weight, I extend my fast for another day. Sticking to my plan, I will reach my 1st goal weight of 172 pounds on September 16 2023. This will put me in the overweight weight range which I have not seen since 2007. At that point I will decrease the daily amount to 0.2lbs per day to get to my ultimate goal of 140 by my birthday in February. I also have a cruise booked for my birthday & one of the tours offers a mini photoshoot. What a great opportunity to be at my goal & get semi professional pictures on the beach!
I did an extended fast on April 9th that lasted almost 9 days. That got me back on track after Easter.

Round 218 SW 232.4 EW 231lbs (-1.4)
Round 219 EW 229lbs (-2)
Round 220 220.2lbs (-8.8) (Extended fast)
Round 221 220.6 (+0.6) (normal after an extended fast)
Round 222 216.3 (-4.3)

RND 222 EW 216.3
5/12 Goal 215.4/Actual 216.8
Not quite sure why I popped back up. Probably just normal body fluctuations or maybe because I snacked on yogurt a little late yesterday. I probably shouldn’t have had that snack but I couldn’t seem to stop myself. I will fast most of the day today & have supper when I get home. I will concentrate on drinking water as well because I have hardly been drinking any this week. I look forward to meal prepping this weekend so that I do not have to think about meals next week when I am busy at work.
5/13 Goal 215.1/Actual 217.2
Well, this is a little frustrating. I had a bowl of cereal last night & for some reason TMI is becoming a problem. I know that my calories are low so this just has to be my body being stubborn & it will pop right back down. I guess I will be fasting next week because I am not comfortable being 2lbs off my target. I feel on track when I am within 1lb so just just eating low calories or one meal a day is fine but over 2 lbs is a slippery slope. I am working full time, not sleeping enough & certainly not drinking enough water. I plan to cook ahead today. A yummy chicken Thai stir fry with cauliflower rice & a Philly cheesesteak skillet & some taco meat for taco salads. If I decide not to fast I will have quick portions to eat. I guess I may freeze them if I do end up fasting.

5/14 Goal 214.7/Actual 215.4
This was my weight after hot yoga, not my morning weight but it was me on the scale so I will count it. I may pop up tomorrow but I am prepared because I am probably going to fast most of the week anyway. I am still behind no matter what. Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms & I hope you spend the day doing exactly what you want to do.

5/15 Goal 214.4/Actual 217.4
Yesterday was a planned treat day for me. It is funny but I realize that I am pretty sure I ate like that (& probably more) most days especially during the summer & wondered why I gained weight. I could have & probably should have skipped the ice cream for dessert but it filled a craving & I can go for at least a month without indulging. I sure did have a good sleep last night though! I will be fasting most of the day today.

5/16 Goal 214.0/Actual
5/17 Goal 213.7/Actual
5/18 Goal 213.3/Actual
5/19 Goal 213.0/Actual
5/20 Goal 212.6/Actual
5/21 Goal 212.3/Actual

fmfdfa2020 · May 2023

Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round!

💪🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎵💃👗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💗🌻🏖🙏

Heaviest Weight Ever: 186.0
186 / 185 / 184 / 183 / 182 / 181 / 180
179 / 178 / 177 / 176 / 175 / 174 / 173 / 172 / 171 / 170
169 / 168 / 167 / 166 / 165 / 164 / 163 / 162 / 161 / 160 👉 159

Stick to Plan:

Calorie cycle for a weekly average of 1200 to 1500 (with a maintenace day thrown in every now and then.
Exercise: Row, Walk, Bike, Weights, Dance, Jazzercise, Kayak, Hike Figure out this new reality of no exertion for 6 months per doctor's orders. Ugh!!
Water: Shoot for 80oz per day
Binge-Free & Sugar-Free for 100 days (46 days at the beginning of this round)
Reduce added salt
Lots of veggies and protein, some fruit (very little processed foods or simple carbs which I hardly ever have)
I need to figure out a way to get more fiber, especially from grains.

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

Ending Weight Round 222: 165.8
Round 223
Prevous Days' Comments

5/12 - 165.8 I didn't realize it's been 3 days since I posted. I'm still trying to get my head around how I'm going to lose weight, retain muscle mass, and keep mentally healthy without exercise. The "exercises" I do are things I enjoy. However, my health situation is still precarious so I know I'll follow my surgeon's orders (plus my husband is watching me like a hawk 💚). I believe my metabolism has already slowed down but it's not only from no exercise, I think I'm causing it, too, from not eating enough calories. I haven't had an appetite - got to work on that!
5/13 - 165.8
5/14 - 165.4 Finally, a day not seeing 165.8! It took me 9 days to get past this weight, however, I was 169 on Apriil 27, the day I went to the ER. My diet has been wacky as $%^& since that day, incuding I have always naturally fasted for around 18 hours each day based on the fact I'm not hungry in the mornings. I now have to take meds at 8a with food. I'm trying to keep focused on the positives: On March 6, I was in that dreaded place of having to lose the same 20 pounds AGAIN, and on weekly binges - eating tons of carbs and sugar. I was around 180 and as of today, I only have 5 more pounds to go to be rid of that 20 pounds, forever!!. I've also gone 70 days binge-free and sugar-free! Yay!

5/12 - 165.8
5/13 - 165.8
5/14 - 165.4
5/15 - 164.6 I'm glad to finally see 164.x.

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, celebrate that it didn't derail me, 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 successful day / ⭐=10 successful days / ^=1 oops Day
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100-day Sugar-free Challenge starting March 6…
*=1 successful day / 💚=10 successful days / ^=1 oops Day
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚*

Breaking the salt habit (replace with spices and herbs) starting April 16. Plan: 10 days 1/2 tsp, then 10 days 1/4 tps, then 10 days 1/8 tsp, lastly no added sugar (maybe?)
✳= 1 day 1/2 tsp added salt / ✴= 1 day 1/4 tsp added salt / ☑= 1/8 tsp added salt / ^=1 oops Day
✔Went 10 days ✳ 1/2 tsp added salt only
Now starting on 1/4 tsp added salt daily:
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100-Day Weight Tracking to remind me that fluxations are normal and that you can stay at a certain weight for days/weeks but it will eventually come off - so be patient and stick with the plan!

March 06 - Day 00: 179.6 Day after 2-day binge
March 07 - Day 00: DNW
March 08 - Day 00: DNW

March 09 - Day 01: 177.5 2-pounds water weight gone. Day 1 Tracking
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: 176.0
March 19 - Day 11: DNW
March 20 - Day 12: 175.9
March 21 - Day 13: 176.0
March 22 - Day 14: 175.6
March 23 - Day 15: 175.7
March 24 - Day 16: 174.9
March 25 - Day 17: DNW
March 26 - Day 18: 174.7
March 27 - Day 19: 174.3
March 28 - Day 20: 173.8
March 29 - Day 21: DNW
March 30 - Day 22: DNW
March 31 - Day 23: DNW
April 1 - Day 24: DNW
April 2 - Day 25: 173.2
April 3 - Day 26: 172.6
April 4 - Day 27: 172.0
April 5 - Day 28: 171.8
April 6 - Day 29: 171.0
April 7 - Day 30: 171.8
April 8 - Day 31: 171.6
April 9 - Day 32: 171.6
April 10 - Day 33: DNW
April 11 - Day 34: 171.2
April 12 - Day 35: DNW
April 13 - Day 36: 171.6
April 14 - Day 37: 171.6
April 15 - Day 38: 170.6
April 16 - Day 39: 170.0
April 17 - Day 40: 170.2
April 18 - Day 41: 169.6
April 19 - Day 42: 169.6
April 20 - Day 43: DNW
April 21 - Day 44: DNW
April 22 - Day 45: DNW
April 23 - Day 46: DNW
April 24 - Day 46: 168.8
April 25 - Day 47: 169.0
April 26 - Day 48: 169.6
April 27 - Day 49: 169.0 - Hosp/ER
April 28 - Day 50: DNW - Hospital
April 29 - Day 51: DNW - Hospital
April 30 - Day 52: DNW - Hospital
May 01 - Day 53: DNW - Hospital
May 02 - Day 54: DNW
May 03 - Day 55: DNW
May 04 - Day 56: DNW
May 05 - Day 57: 165.8
May 06 - Day 58: 165.8
May 07 - Day 59: 165.8
May 08 - Day 60: 165.8
May 09 - Day 61: DNW
May 10 - Day 62: DNW
May 11 - Day 63: DNW
May 12 - Day 64: 165.8
May 13 - Day 65: 165.8
May 14 - Day 66: 165.4
May 15 - Day 66: 164.6

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

CamandJarvis · May 2023

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; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8

Last weight
05/11 - 155.8

Round Goal: 155.x
Workout: 3x/week - M-W-F C25K training, Tues/Thurs strength or yoga, regular walks with pups (weather permitting)
Nutrition: Log daily

Day, Weight, Comment
5/12 - 156.3
5/13 - DNW
5/14 - DNW
5/15 - 156.6 - I'm 98% sure I'm only this low due to dehydration. I'm back to work today and therefore back to routine and habits. 23 hours in the vehicle between 7:30am Friday morning to 8:15pm last night. My body is so sore. I'm pushing off my workouts until my body feels recovered enough - I feel like attempting to work out at the level I have been is a recipe for injury. Walking and yoga will be my friends this week. I'm expecting a blip up these next few days as I re-hydrate immediately followed by all the good pre-TOM bloat that occurs that I anticipate happening later this week. I'm hoping everything will start dropping off by the end of the round, but I'm putting it out now: I don't expect this round to end on a "good" note. Either the same or slightly higher and I will NOT be upset with myself no matter how hard it is to logic the upset out of me.
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Previous Day's Comments

5/12 - Up a smidge from lots of carbs and sodium. I ended up eating spaghetti with a small side salad I threw together (but just now realized I forgot to log the salad...I had the calories for it so not a big deal) only for BF to decide to go to Thirsty Thursday last minute anyway. Ugh. I felt the carb-heaviness all afternoon. Dinner wasn't terrible but he made mashed potatoes with, you guessed it, garlic salt. He loves salt and he'll be the first to tell you. UGH. I'm waiting for the sun to peak up just enough (about 20 minutes) while typing and drinking coffee to take the pups on a quick walk, both for me and them. BF said his alarm is for 7, he'll drink coffee, and THEN start moving towards leaving so I have plenty of opportunity. All I have left is to wash my face and brush my teeth (after coffee is consumed, always if I'm not out and about). Goal today is to get as many steps as possible despite driving. Also, aiming for at least 64oz water without requiring extra stops or being up all night tonight. Logging food and really eating slowly to make sure I can tell when I start feeling satiated, not quite full to stop eating. I'm hoping to limit the damage of eating fast food and gas station junk today and Sunday as much as possible with little tweaks. Have a great weekend, everyone! I'll see you again Monday.
5/13 - Out of town - family reunion
5/14 - Out of town - traveling home
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5/17
5/18
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tishawj · May 2023

Thank you everyone for being here for another round! I'm back too! Still have work to do! Intended to figure out how to fit kettlebells back into my life last round...and didn't even look at the set in the basement. Maybe this round?!?! My last two rounds have been very successful with tracking nutrition and staying active outside....but I'm thinking I need to work on body composition as well as just the number on the scale.

Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal Weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R222 EW - 5/11 - 167.0

5/12 - 166.8 - continuing downward. Heading up to my parents place this evening for the weekend. Might bring my scale or use Moms. DS17 has a training shift for his summer job...and it's Mothers Day on Sunday so there are a few things planned that will limit my control on the food available but I'll do my best....and I'll probably want a cocktail on the dock tomorrow if this weather holds up.
5/13 - DNW - Wasn't able to get at the scale in Mom's bathroom before I ate BUT...she got a digital kitchen scale recently so it could accurately track my breakfast. Will see how the day goes...Dad, hubby and the boys are making dinner tonight so I'll just keep the rest of my meals light in case it's a calorie bomb. It's hard not to snack here, mom and dad are grazers and there's open bags and bowls of snacks all over the house just begging for a hand to grab a bite. I'm moving up here for two months at the end of June with the boys, it's going to be a feat of will power to get through that!!
5/14 - DNW - still at the parentals. Super long walk yesterday and then worked in the gardens with Mom...well over 17000 steps so hopefully I counteracted the deliciously rich sauce DS17 made for our dinner last night...and the Nana cookies I didn't resist...
Happy Mothers Day to all the Moms!!
5/15 - 167.2 - Well, it could have been worse after a very indulgent weekend. TOM also arrived this morning so there's that as well. It's Monday! Have a great week everyone!
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CamandJarvis · May 2023

Happy belated Mother's Day to all the moms out there (even if it's not Mother's Day where you are, you deserve to be celebrated more than once a year anyway)!

SheilaBoneham · May 2023

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HSW - 218.2 (Feb. 2015)
2023 Goals — move more; eat mostly healthfully, no extremes. Have fun!

📆 2015–2023

Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2bb
2015: end weight running average 178.2b
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: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).

R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).

Day, Weight, Comment

5/11 - 182.8
Ok, good start to the new round. Yesterday I kept my calories extremely low —880 — and while not a smart or sustainable number, once in a while it’s fine, and made me feel more in control. I also took two 30 min walks, and worked 3 hours on my garden makeover. All good. I’m feeling a bit more optimistic and am hoping for a reductive round. 🙂

5/13 - 184
Phooey. But yesterday’s number was probably artificial since my calories were so low on Thursday, and I did have some popcorn last night. I’m making a big salad for lunch or dinner, haven’t decided which, but I’m looking forward to it! Have a lovely Saturday, all!

5/14 - 183.2
Ok, that’s heading the right direction. Have a lovely Sunday, all, and happy Mother’s Day to the moms among us.

5/15 - 183.6
Gaaa. I snacked on popcorn, and then cheddar cheese, late last night. Why? I’m kind of fed up — literally and figuratively — with myself. I should put my animals in charge of my rations—they aren’t allowed to get fat. Oh, well….

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RenaPink11 · May 2023

45/f/Indiana
Always welcoming new friends 😊
HW: 250
CW: 170.6
GW: 150

Goals: increase steps per day
Cardio 5x a week
Strength 3x a week
100 oz h20

5.12.2023 - ⬇️ 170.6 😳 Nice! I drank tons of h20 so hopefully that did the trick! My lowest weight to date since I started in Feb ‘22! YAY! 🎉 strength & cardio at the gym tonight. I also sat in the sauna for about 10 minutes. I did eat 2 squares of pizza for dinner - I’m hoping that doesn’t screw me. Downing some more water!

5.13.2023 - ⬆️ 171.0 😊 The pizza didn’t do as much damage as I had anticipated. My trending weight is 171.4 so I’m happy with this. Today is a rest day for exercising but we are bowling tonight, so that will be a little something.

5.14.2023 -⬆️ 171.2 Need to focus before this gets away from me. Ate some pizza again yesterday, but wasn’t horrible. One thing I learned is to not deprive myself, but instead to eat in moderation. Sometimes I feel like I have my eating disorder in check and other times it seems to win. So far, I feel I am still in control. Trending weight is 171.3 so I’m still in the green. I also need to get back to updating daily and not every other day. It’s been a hectic schedule lately.

5.15.2023 - 170.2 ⬇️ I do believe my plateau is over! 🎉 I was hesitant to think so earlier since I’ve bounced back and forth so much the past 2 months. As aggravating and sometimes discouraging as it is, I need to “trust the process.” No gym over the weekend, but did a lot of cleaning around the house and moving around furniture. Tonight is back to the gym for some strength & cardio.

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 223

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