Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224

CamandJarvis · May 2023

Too late to edit:
I got my run in. 0.02 mi further than Wednesday despite the lack of sleep, warmer temps, and wicked humidity. Proud of myself. StepDaughter bailed on me for more sleep. Hope she realizes that they have more things to do today than there is time in the day and the "run later" may turn in to no run at all today.

Also, BigBro officially passed all his finals so he is, indeed, walking the stage tonight. Way to leave it to the last minute to make us all panic and freak out. But it's done. He's a graduate!

I finally logged on my work computer... to my relief, I got a huuuuge thank you and my project manager made a couple final edits (formatting I had missed) before sending it off to the client without kickback. Today should be much easier despite being 1/2 day behind. They pushed my other project out to the next Monday (not this coming one, but the 5th I think?) so I have 3 days next week to also work on it. With everyone out of the house running errands today, too, I should be distraction-free and hopefully able to get extra done so next week isn't as hectic. I don't think I could've handled any more major stressors like that today.

Machias1949 · May 2023

@deepwoodslady you might want to check your friend's medicine. I know many older people take medicines (such as Statins) that cause weakness in their muscles, and they are unable to have the strength to walk-I speak from experience. If there is a swimming pool nearby, you might get her to try light swimming which also helps muscles but is less harsh on older people. Good luck!

huango · May 2023

Round 224: 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 224 SW: 118.8 ⬇️ 2.2#
Round 224 GW: 117.0

5/22: 118.6 ⬇️

Staying focused!
I’m much better when I have a hard deadline with a set goal to achieve by then.

4 separate pull-ups this morning!

I think 1 reason I’ve struggled with food is because I grew up poor.
So I have trouble with wasting food, or trying to get my money’s worth at buffets, or like today, at my daughter’s high school concert there’s potluck refreshments. Usually, I would get a few items EVEN IF I’M NOT HUNGRY. How can I not take food when it’s there and “free” (when I donated ~$20 in watermelon/fruit salad, plus our entrance fees)?

So I am working on not focusing on the food. I don’t need to take food, just because it’s free and it’s there. I’m there to watch my daughter perform, not for the free food.

5/23: 117.2 ⬇️
TMI – that loss is mainly from the bathroom

What’s working for me now is to basically just eat 2 – 3 meals a day, and no snacking in between or at night.
**BUT** the diet makes me nervous about going out to eat or getting together with friends involving food.
When it’s just me and my house/family, I have total control of what I make/serve. But at a restaurant, unless I just eat plain salads, AND forgo drinks, I’m afraid to give into temptations.

==> ==> How do you manage your social life while working on losing weight?

I don’t mean special occasions.
My son’s birthday is tomorrow, so I’ll enjoy a lovely dinner with family, AND looking forward to amazing tres leches cake.

5/24 – 118.4 ⬆️
So excited! It’s my son’s 19th birthday today; he has his last final exam at MIT; we have dinner plans for Peking Duck at a great Boston restaurant, then we move him home to have some yummy tres leches cake.
It feels like I’ve spent his entire life nudging/pushing **INTO** a college, and we blink and he’s done with his 1st year of college.

5/25 – 118.6 ⬆️
I’m surprised I didn’t gain more weight, after last night’s amazing dinner and tres leches cake. I haven’t had this much carbs/sugar in a month.
Let’s see if the weight gain increases tomorrow, so I’ll know how my body handles the re-introduction of carbs into my system.

Recommend:
JiangNan Boston
- delicious
- attentive service
- varied offerings of Chinese Fusion

- generous delicious gold-leaf Peking Duck with crepes/trimmings, with the bones made into a flavorful tofu/napa cabbage soup
- braised pork belly in black tea sauce
- eel with scallions in a hot chili oil - DD *RAVED* about this
- kimchi/cheese fried rice
- flaming cumin lamb
- pork soup dumplings
https://s.yelp.com/Apit0wvwJ3

5/26 – 117.6 ⬇️
That bday dinner/cake day wasn’t that bad in terms of weight gain. It could have been worse.
2.5 more weeks until I see my CA family. Staying focused: helps that I have no food cravings, and the weather is fantastic, so I’m moving all about.

Had so much fun last night line dancing; burned some calories!
3 instructors taught newbies (me) a few dance moves, and then we try to not mix them up/forget them. Hahahhaa

GrandmaJackie · May 2023

GrandmaJackie wrote: »

Round 224
May 22 - May 31, 2023

Please join us starting on 5/22 for JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, when we will begin Round 224!

Anyone can join us at anytime during the round.

Join us! If we stay mindful we can do this, you can do this.

Welcome back past members, welcome new members, let's keep each other accountable for another 10 days!

Here is what you do: Post your daily weight and add little comments along the way of how your day went. You have only one hour to edit your post. Post everyday to let us know how you're doing! Copy and paste the days in your response--tell us how much you lost and other non scale victories (NSV) you'd like to share.

FOR NEWBIES - I find it easiest to copy the dates to a document or note in my device and edit it each morning. Then copy and paste to the message board. MFP will return you to the spot on the board where you left off on your previous visit which is nice to know if you like to scan all of the posts.

If you feel your post is too lengthy, you can add spoilers to temporarily hide the information. It is readily available by tapping the SPOILER bar. To create a Spoiler just type or copy [ Spoiler ] xxx [ /Spoiler ] Omit the spaces within the brackets and put your information where I have xxx

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE

❤️ Give yourself permission to be gentle with yourself, to honor your body and your mind. ❤️

Round 223 - 154.4

SW RND 224

5/22 154.7 - unfortunately we got home late so dinner was later then usual…
5/23 154.3 - it’s time to buckle down and truly focus on MY health, hence eating a healthy diet and exercising 👍
5/24 155.2 - again with the late dinner, 😢😢
5/25 155.1 - 😢
5/26 153.3 - I WILL focus on my health NO MATTER what happens….
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/31

Goal weight 152

tiabirdie56 · May 2023

Round 224~Mon May 22 2023 ~ Wed May 31 2023

Round 224
May 22 2023~ May 31 2023

My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know (Jan1)
CW: 202
RG: 64ozs to 80ozs water

●(Sun•May 21 2023-¤202
▪︎Day1▪︎Mo•May 22-¤201
( Su•65g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day2▪Tu•May23-¤201.5
(Mo•88g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day3▪We•May 24- ¤201
(Tu• 32g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day4▪Th•May 25- ¤201.8
(We• 52g Prot; 64ozs water)

■Day5▪Fr•May 26-¤202.5
(Th• 96g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Sa•May 27- ¤
(Fr•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day7•Su•May 28-¤
(Sa•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day8•Mo•May 29- ¤
(Su•g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day9▪Tu•May 30- ¤
(Mo•5g Prot; ozs water)

▪︎Day10▪We•May 31-¤
(Tu•g Prot; ozs water)

Intermittent Fasting
●Sun•5/21•18hrs/3:30p•7pm●
Mon•2pm-19hrs/7pm
Tue•4:30pm-21.5hrs/9pm
Wed•130pm-16.5hrs/10pm
Thu•2:30pm-17.5hrs/9pm
Fri•
Sat•
●5/31•Wed●

*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- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- EW} May 31 2023

itladyee · May 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa - Round 224

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

Round 223 was frustrating. I lost 2.4 of the 3.5 that I gained in round 222. Was hoping to erase it all but, nope. My goal weight of 199 by 6/19 is probably not going to happen. Less than a month away, I would need to consistently lose 4lbs a week. There was only one round since I started that I lost 4lbs or more but then gained it right back the next round....

Taking this round 1 day at a time. This round includes the Memorial Day Holiday. I need to start planning for how I will handle it NOW!

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: 🚶🏽

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 214.5
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: 214.5 Loss 2.4 Total Loss 7.3
Round 224/15 SW: 214.5 EW: nnn.n Loss n.n Total Loss 7.3

SW: 214.5
Goal: Lower than 214.5

5/26 214 (-1.6/-0.5) this yo/yo thing is driving me nuts (see picture above). I was so frustrated yesterday when the scale showed 1lb up. When my husband wanted pizza, I was fine with that! I had one regular slice *crust and all* , the I scraped the toppings off of the next two slices. Then today, down 1.6. And now it's the holiday weekend - don't know what to expect.

I said I needed to plan for how I would handle the Memorial Day weekend. I will look into planning today!🙂#procrastination....

First course of action is to be active all 3 days. I will go for a long walk (3 miles) at least one of the 3 days.

Fat and complacent. Drank too much. Ate too much. Watched too much tv and got old.

@DalekTardis ~ I can totally related. But you are here now and making plans for the future. "We" can do this!

@Renapink11 ~ Congratulations on your son's graduation! And crying would have been totally acceptable! Huge accomplishment!

Prior Days This Round

5/22 214.2 (-0.3/-0.3) ~ Good for a weekend. Need some serious focus 🔎🔎🔎 this week.

5/23 215.0 (+0.8/+0.5) ~ I make it through the weekend and then....here we go. Tomorrow's another day.

5/24 214.6 (-0.4/+0.1)😞

5/25 215.6 (+1.0/+1.1)😞

5/26 214 (-1.6/-0.5)
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5/28
5/29
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5/31

agingwithfitness · May 2023

Joining for the round.

Weigh 151.2
Goal 130
Age 66

5/22 151.2 Ate on plan all day, no exercise hurt foot few days ago resting.
5/23 150.2 Did short Qigong and yoga careful of foot. Watched my thoughts trying to temp me.
5/24 149.5 Did Qigong and longer yoga being careful. Day was easier regarding temptation.
5/25 148.7 Ate fine but got bad reflux I think from eating more tomatoes this week, felt yucky all afternoon short yoga
5/26 149
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deepwoodslady · May 2023

Machias1949 wrote: »

@deepwoodslady you might want to check your friend's medicine. I know many older people take medicines (such as Statins) that cause weakness in their muscles, and they are unable to have the strength to walk-I speak from experience. If there is a swimming pool nearby, you might get her to try light swimming which also helps muscles but is less harsh on older people. Good luck!

@Machias1949 Thanks so much for the medicine heads up. I will have her talk to her doctor about that. She is on a few cholesterol and high blood pressure meds.

Unfortunately, there is no pool or gym nearby as we live in a VERY rural area. I am also going to have her talk to her doctor about an exercise bike. We do not have any walking paths or parks in our area. It's walking up the side of the road (where the Amish horses and buggys also are) or going to a nearby trail as we have forests. The paths on the trails are not too bad but the limestone was too much for her I guess. Unfortunately, no benches on the paths. Our county really needs to think about these things. It is a primarily retirement area. Thanks for the imput. Everything is helpful.

Viridian1539 · May 2023

RND 224
First time trying this so I hope I do it right! My name is Bekkah, just getting started with MFP after not using it for a few years. My scale only does whole numbers so I won't have as detailed numbers.

Long-term Goal weight: 150lbs

SW RND 224 - 195

5/22 - 195, did PT in morning, 1 hour of Taekwondo in evening. Ate under calorie goal
5/23 - 194, only some light exercise, need to boost that more. Slightly over calorie goals, but remembered vitamins! Hit 130/100oz on my water goal too! Overall, I'd give the day a 7/10
5/24 - 193/4 (scale was difficult to read this morning, prob. closer to 194 since I drank a LOT of water) Doing TKD again tonight and hope to go on an evening walk. If I hit water goal, giving the day an 8/10
5/25 - 193, PT in the morning, 1 hour of TKD in the evening. Calories are going to be over today because I ate a very good but very high calorie chili for lunch

is what it is. Wouldn’t be surprised to see a little push back on the scale tomorrow as a result. It’s pretty hot today so drinking extra water!!
5/26 - 193, Didn’t have the energy for a morning walk like I was hoping. That routine will have to begin over the weekend. WFH today so will be mindful of taking breaks to stretch/move. Lengthy walk planned for after dinner!
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deepwoodslady · May 2023

Round 224

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 181 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
R223 EW= 196.4
R224 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.
Special Challenge: To Lose 6 pounds between my birthday (May 10th) and the 4th of July. Starting Weight on May 10th: 195.1 Goal Weight on July 4th: 189.1 I hope I can step on the scales and see fireworks!!!!
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 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
05/21 …..196.4….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

05/22 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.2)

05/23 -197.0- (Trend weight 195.5)

05/24 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.6)

05/25 -194.2- (Trend weight 195.5) There’s the scale whoosh I’ve been waiting for! My trend weight is remaining cautiously optimistic. I woke up really hungry today so it is going to be uphill all day. I must plan carefully for volume without added calories or carbs.

05/26 -192.0- (Trend weight 195.1) Calories were good yesterday but the carbs were slightly up. I made all good choices and substitutions in my foods. Late last night I was craving chocolate so I had two pieces of Russell Stovers sugar-free candy. It put me over on carbs by a bit but doesn’t seem to have hurt the scale. I will try to pre-log and remain diligent today. I hope to get through the U.S. Holiday weekend without too much damage.
05/27 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

05/28 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

05/29 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

05/30 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

05/31 -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

shmmm3 · May 2023

SW RND 224

Edit: forgot to post my goals and habits and intended habits

Habits I've worked on for so long that it's finally a real habit: Whole foods, plant-based is now the actual, real life, no struggle, not stressful, base of my diet!!! Total 180 turn for me in the diet department. I still have ice cream and frozen treats at night sometimes but it's not every night and I don't eat an entire pint of 1200 calories anymore. Also, I don't drink alcohol every night. Again, it's sometimes when I want it and if I want it two nights in a row, I think about it real hard first

. Most fun, I randomly do yoga poses throughout the day (chair pose is my go to right now) and I like holding it and paying attention to the changes I feel in myself and my muscles that I never knew I could actually feel working = No sweat strength training.
Goals this round: outside nature walk every day
Intended habits to build: Morning routine that includes outside nature walks regularly and explore new places.
previous days:

5/22
5/23
5/24
5/25 129 Hi everyone. I've been working on building a healthier inward mindset and I think it's been a good thing because I've got wins to share. I tried on a pair of pants that I last tried to wear in April and they fit then but we're uncomfortably snug around the thighs. Today they're so loose I can pinch the fabric away from the skin! I've been keeping to grocery shopping like a vegan so everything to eat and snack on at home is whole foods plant-based, and home cooked, and when eating out I'll eat whatever sounds good. And as long as it's not eating out more than once a week, that's only one day a week of meat and my body recovers so quickly it seems to barely phase me. I seem to be doing well this way and it's relieved a lot of dietary stress. I haven't been tracking or really paying attention to anything in particular except my energy level and going to bed earlier to keep from night time snacking so I'm happy to get the feedback from my pants and scale that I'm not over or under doing it. And, probably the most important... I got my blood work done and for the first time ever my doctor didn't call me to discuss my labs because they were all normal! Yay! My goal for the rest of May is to get outside and move in nature every day that the weather permits. I'm still scared of being near 130 because that should be my maintenance ceiling but I feel great and expect that as long as I don't give up on myself I can keep up these healthy habits that you all helped me start building back in January. Thank you!

5/26 128.2 two day average: 128.6 Good day yesterday. This little drop is a surprise but I don't know what my average day weight is right now so I just hope it doesn't bounce up tomorrow. Maybe I can safely aim to end this round at a solid three day average of 128.
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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
05/20 - 152.6 at 7:45 a.m. ...3.01 miles in 64 mins to t-ball game
05/21 - 153.7 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.22 miles in 84 mins w/DH!
Day/Weight/Comment
05/22 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 mins w/trainer
05/23 - 154.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...SIL in hospital...helping DD w/ boys
05/24 - 155.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
05/25 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...SIL came home from the hospital
05/26 -
05/27 -
05/28 -
05/29 -
05/30 -
05/31 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

ddsb1111 · May 2023

SW: 133.8 (MFP)
CW: 132.8 (p)
CGW:
GW: 123
Goal loss per challenge: 2.14lbs

5/22 132.8
5/23
5/24
5/25 138.6
5/26 138.8
5/27
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5/31

enlightenme3 · May 2023

Round 224 (my 59th)
May 22, 2023 - May 31, 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)
R217 EW: 130.3
R218 EW: 132.5
R219 EW: 130.7
R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R221 EW: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
R222 EW: 130.5
R223 EW: 133.4

RSW: 133.4 pounds (5/21/23, EO Round 223)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
5/22: 132.7 - Eating less, but still could be better.
5/23: 132.7 - Ditto
5/24: 132.7 - Good workout yesterday and ate leftovers.
5/25: 132.9 - Was very hungry before dinner despite a late lunch.
5/26: 132.9 - Had a bit of munchies in the evening.
5/27: -
5/28: -
5/29: -
5/30: -
5/31: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: - 0.5 pounds

cory17 · May 2023

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE

SW RND 224

5/22196.4
5/23 198.2
5/24 195.8
5/25 196.4
5/26 197.2 too much anxiety at home and i'm off my routines blah
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pettycoatjunction · May 2023

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE

SW RND 224. 🌹☀️🌹
Took a break from posting and guess where that put me? Yup, back up a few too many pounds. So here we go again….

5/25. 148.3
5/26. 148.4
5/27
5/28
5/29
5/30
5/31

refactored · May 2023

HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)

Results from previous challenges ...

Round 208 EW: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210 EW: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211 EW: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212 EW: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213 EW: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214 EW: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215 EW: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216 EW: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217 EW: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW

I have been unreliable and inconsistent for 6 rounds now and as a result I have gained almost 4 pounds. I must get this back on track now or I will be back to over 200 pounds in no time. So I am going to: calorie count, get 20 active minutes each day, and I am going to start writing a journal of my thoughts around food when I am feeling mentally weak.

SW RND 224: 166.7 lbs

5/22: 165.3 lbs
This drop is just because I was eating much less than I have been eating recently. I wrote in my journal in the afternoon when I really wanted to eat even though I wasn't hungry. I think seeing my thoughts on paper really helped to focus my mind on my goals.

5/23: 164.9 lbs
I really wanted some chocolate while I was walking through the shops but I resisted the temptation. Recently if I wanted a treat, there would be a millisecond between the thought and eating it. I am working on increasing the time from thought to action to give myself time to consider my goals and rethink what I want in that moment.

5/24: 164.5 lbs
I snacked in the afternoon. I didn't even think to journal it was so mindless. I have put my journal on the dining table now so hopefully it will be more visible and that will remind me of what I need to do.

5/25: 164.9 lbs
I am back to my old habit of eating the kids leftovers. I need to keep repeating this quote from James Clear in my head: "Every action you take is a vote for the person you wish to become."

5/26: 164.5 lbs
I ate too many dried apricots. I am stressed at the moment and eating has been my coping mechanism. I need something to relieve stress in the moment while I am working. I think I will try some different types of tea or chewing gum and see how that goes.

5/27
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Machias1949 · May 2023

@deepwoodslady
Doctors do not like to take people off Statins once on, especially if it is also used for high blood pressure. However, many people like myself were on 5 mg of Statins only to later find out that 5mg every other day had the same results, lowering the side effects.
If your friend is on Statins, make sure she takes a Q10 pill every time she takes the statin, as that helps stop some of the muscle damage in the legs. Interestingly, in Canada, all statin medicine are also required to have the ingredients of Q10 within the pill-they tried to do that here in the US, and Pharm blocked it.
I hope your friend can get some help, as I know firsthand how difficult that is. I still have to use my handicapped decal when the pain is too much. I know the disapproving look of people who must think I am gaming the system-I wish I had known 20 years ago what I know now.

RenaPink11 · May 2023

Round 224

45/F/Indiana
Always welcoming new friends
HW: 250
GW: 150
CW: 170.4
Goals:
Cardio x 5 days a week
Strength x 3 days a week
H2O 100 oz a day

5.22.2023 - 🟰170.4 Had a good weekend with my grandson, but not enough time. Gym tonight and Monday is always the roughest. Thinking I should at least do some cardio or light strength workouts on the weekends to make Monday easier. Let’s rock out these next 10 days and end this month strong! Cheering everyone on!
5.23.2023 - ⬇️ 169.4 Had the day off due to equipment failure. Good for me 😊 got the front porch and back patio cleaned off and some flowers potted, laundry done, dishes and dinner. Now heading to the gym! I hit my goal of 10k plus steps for Monday.

5.24.2023 - ⬆️ 169.8 Hit over 13k steps yesterday 🎉 Good night at the gym. My youngest is graduating 8th grade today and my Momma heart is struggling. ♥️

5.25.2023 - ⬆️ 170.2 as expected, actually I expected worse. Already got a walk in this morning now that it’s officially summer break - well for a week anyways. Football practice starts next week bright and early at 6am! I wish they would’ve given the boys more of a summer break before practice but it’s part of it. Can’t wait to see how he progresses his freshman year!

5.26.2023 - ⬆️ 171.8 OPE! 😳

SModa61 · May 2023

Machias1949 wrote: »

@deepwoodslady
Doctors do not like to take people off Statins once on, especially if it is also used for high blood pressure. However, many people like myself were on 5 mg of Statins only to later find out that 5mg every other day had the same results, lowering the side effects.
If your friend is on Statins, make sure she takes a Q10 pill every time she takes the statin, as that helps stop some of the muscle damage in the legs. Interestingly, in Canada, all statin medicine are also required to have the ingredients of Q10 within the pill-they tried to do that here in the US, and Pharm blocked it.
I hope your friend can get some help, as I know firsthand how difficult that is. I still have to use my handicapped decal when the pain is too much. I know the disapproving look of people who must think I am gaming the system-I wish I had known 20 years ago what I know now.

@Machias1949 @deepwoodslady I am following this discussion and am finding fascinating. I've only recently started reading about statins, as I had assumed they were going to be pushed my way (I was wrong). Meanwhile, my mother, who is physically and mentally declining rapidly now, has a "total cholesterol" of 125 and has been on stains "since the 1990's".

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224

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