Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224

Lunalovefool · May 2023

Goals
Ultimate Starting Weight: 230 lbs
Ultimate Goal: 140 lbs
Goal for round 224: 157 lbs

Previous rounds
R222 Starting weight: 163.5 lbs | End weight: 160.7 lbs
R223 Starting weight: 159.8 lbs | End weight: 159.1 lbs

5/22
Weight: 159.1
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ❌ Total rest day without any walking or anything. First one in a month! Had a whooping 3K steps.

5/23
Weight: 159.3 (+0.2)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Crossfit workout and 23K steps.
I measured my waist for the first time in a while, and I saw that it had dropped 1.6 inches. I don't think it has ever been this small in my teenage or adult years.

5/24
Weight: 159.3 (+0.2)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Crossfit workout and 21K steps

5/25
Weight: 158.8 (-0.2)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Crossfit workout and 9.5K steps

5/26
Weight: 159.8 (+0.7)
Nutrition: ✅ Stayed 200 calories under my goal
Activity: ✅ Crossfit workout and 10K steps
My period starts today or tomorrow, and I feel super bloated. I think that can be some of the explanation for the fluctuation today. Hoping for a whoosh again soon.

5/27
Weight: 158.7 (-0.4)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Active rest day with two zone 1-2 walks. 10K steps.

5/28
Weight: 158.7 (-0.4)
Nutrition: ✅ Stayed under calories, but my macros could have been better. Was craving some more carbohydrates yesterday, so I only ate 118g of protein instead of 140g to eat some more carbs.
Activity: ✅ Active rest day with a hike in a nearby mountain (zone 1-2 walk). 12K steps.

5/29
Weight: 158.2 (-0.9)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Small mountain hike ~ 10K steps

5/30
Weight: 158.0 (-1.1)
Nutrition: ✅
Activity: ✅ Crossfit workout and 16K steps.

5/31
Weight:
Nutrition:
Activity:

rtls · May 2023

I participated in this challenge way back in the beginning like 2017-2018 and it was a fantastic way to keep me mindful. I got down to a healthy weight, was exercising most days, and feeling great. Life unfortunately took some not so great turns and I just wasn't in the right mindset to keep up. Thankfully things have been going well for some time now, but my weight has bounced around. I am finally ready to get back into taking care of myself and being more kind to my body.

Round 224
Current weight- 147
10 Day Goal: Get back to healthier eating, exercise, and drink more water.
Ultimate Goal Weight: Sub 130

5/22- Did not weigh
5/23-147 I need to buy a more accurate scale, but for now this is the weight shown. (Post breakfast and a coffee), 50 minute walk complete,
5/24-146 Wasn't motivated to go to the gym, but went anyway. 35 minutes on the treadmill. Even got my husband to come with me.
5/25-144 (scale is not accurate) No exercise and went a bit over on calories. No real excuses for either.
5/26-144 55 minute walk on the treadmill. Felt good aside from my blistered feet. Under calories
5/27-148 No exercise and over a bit on calories. (had a glass of wine with dinner I hadn't planned for) Not overly worried since I didn't eat much yesterday. I finally ordered a new scale. Feeling positive overall despite the scale being up today.
5/28-149 Did the elliptical for 40 minutes and ate under calories. Also did a bit of meal prep for the next few days.
5/29-147 Did 10 minutes on the elliptical and 35 minutes on the treadmill. I have been hungry most of the day but remained under calories
5/30
5/31

musicsax · May 2023

65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 224 (my 155th).
Aim to get back under and stay under 140 and hopefully lose another pound. Need to stay on track. After all I am what I eat in more ways than one, my whole demeanour is totally different when I am happy with myself!!

Achieved goal weigh of 125lb in summer 2016 by losing 66lb and then gradually gained between 7 and 11 since then & didn't want to gain any more, it’s taken me 75 rounds to achieve my under 130 target; back to maintenance!! But then I crept up again, so need to get back to around 134. A healthy lifestyle must be a permanent way of life.
End of round 69 134.2 lbs
End of round 70 133.6
End of round 71 132.4
End of round 72 133.2
End of round 73 132.8
End of round 74 132
End of round 75 131.4
End of round 76 130.2
End of round 77 132.4
End of round 78 134.4
End of round 79 132
End of round 80 133.6
End of round 81 133.8
End of round 82 132.4
End of round 83 133.4
End of round 84 133
End of round 85 131.6
End of round 86 133.0
End of round 87 134.8
End of round 88 132.8 (2 pounds lost)
End of round 89 138.2 (5.4 pounds gained)
End of round 90 135 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 91 132.8 (2.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 92 133 (0.2 pound up from end of last round)
End of round 93 135.6 (2.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 94 135.8 (0.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 95 134.4 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 96 134.4 (no loss no gain!!)
End of round 97 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 98 133.4 (1.6 down from end of last round)
End of round 99 134.4 (1 up from end of last; not bad for Christmas period!)
End of round 100 133.4 (1 down from end of last round)
End of round 101 137.2 (3.8 pounds up)
End of round 102 136 (1.2 pounds down from last round – not bad considering Dad unexpectedly passed away 3 days before end of round & I went totally off plan & no walking!)
End of round 103 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down from last round – better!)
End of round 104 – 135 (0.6 up from end of last round)
End of round 105 – 133.6 (1.4 down from end of last round)
End of round 106 – 133.6 (same as last round)
End of round 107 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 108 – 134.2 (0.6 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 109 – 135.6 (1.4 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 110 – 133.2 (2.4 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 111 – 133.2 (same as last round)
End of round 112 – 133.6 (increase of 0.4)
End of round 113 – 132.8 (0.8 down from end of last round)
End of round 114 – 136 (3.2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 115 – 134.8 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 116 – 133.4 (1.2 pounds down from end of last round)
End of round 117 – 135.4 (2 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 118 – 136 (1.6 pounds up from end of last round)
End of round 119 – 133.4 (2.6 pounds down)
End of round 120 – 135.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 121 – 135.2 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 122 – 133.2 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 123 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 124 - 134.8 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 125 - 135 (0.2 pounds up) – get a grip!!!
End of round 126 - 135 - same as last round
End of round 127 - 133.8 (1.2 pounds down
End of round 128 - 133.4 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 129 - 134.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 130 - 133 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 131 - 133.6 (0.6 up)
End of round 132 – 134 (0.4 up)
End of round 133 – 134 .4 (0.4 up)
End of round 134 – 132.2 (2.2 pounds down) see what not binging can do!!
End of round 135 – 131.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 136 – 132.8 (1 pound up – happy for Christmas period, lower than at this time for many years!)
End of round 137 – 134 (1.2 pound up ugh!!)
End of round 138 - 131.2 (2.8 pounds down)
End of round 139 – 130.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 140 – 132.4 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 141 – 131 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 142 – 129.8 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 143 – 130.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 144 – 130.2 (0.6 pounds down)
End of round 145 – 132 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 146 – 133.8 (1.8 pounds up – again!!)
End of round 147 – 133.2 (0.6 down)
End of round 148 – 132.4 (0.8 pounds down)
End of round 149 – 132.4
End of round 150 – 133.8 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 151 – 135.8 (2 pounds up)
End of round 152 – 134 (1.8 pounds down)
End of round 153 – 135.4 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 154 – 132.2 (3.2 pounds down)
End of round 155 - 133.6 (1.4 pounds up)
End of round 156 - 134 (0.4 pounds up)
End of round 157 - 133.6 (0.4 pounds down)
End of round 158 – 135.4 (1.8 pounds up)
End of round 159 – 134.4 (1 pound down)
End of round 160 – 135.2 (0.8 up)
End of round 161 – 134.2 (1 pound down)
End of round 162 – 133.6 (0.6 down)
End of round 163 – 136.2 (2.6 up)
End of round 164 – 136 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 165 – 135.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 166 – 136 (0.2 pound up)
End of round 167 – 138 (2 pounds up)
End of round 168 – 135 (3 pounds down)
End of round 169 – 134.4 (0.6 pound down)
End of round 170 – 133 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 171 – 135.4 (2.4 up)
End of round 172 – 135.6 (0.2 up)
End of round 173 – 137.6 (2 pounds up)
End of round 174 – 135.2 (1.4 pounds down)
End of round 175 – 138 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 176 – did not complete (away on family holiday)
End of round 177 – 138
End or round 178 – 137.8 (0.2 down)
End of round 179 – 139.4 (1.6 pounds up)
End of round 180 – 137 (2.4 pounds lost)
End of round 181 – 139.2 (2.2 pounds up)
End of round 182 – 135.6 (3.6 pounds down)
End of round 183 – 138.2 (2.4 up)
End of round 184 - 136 (2.2 pounds down)
End of round 185 – 136.4 (0.4 gain)
End of round 186 – 136.4 (same)
End of round 187 – 138.4 (2 pounds up)
End of round 188 – DNW (away for Queen's platinum jubilee celebrations)
End of round 189 – 139.2
End of round 190 – 139.8
End of round 191 – 139.8
End of round 192 – 138.8 (1 pound lost)
End of round 193 – 138.2 (0.6 lost)
End of round 194 – 136.4 (1.8 lost)
End of round 195 – 139.2 (2.8 pounds up)
End of round 196 – 138 (1.2 pounds down)
End of round 197 – 138.2 (0.2 up)
End of round 198 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 199 – DNW (on holiday in Crete)
End of round 200 – 138.8 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 201 – 138.2 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 202 – 137.8 (0.4 pounds lost)
End of round 203 – 137.6 (loss of 0.2)
End of round 204 – 135.8 (1.8 pounds lost)
End of round 205 – 135.6(0.6 pound lost)
End of round 206 – 135.4 (0.2 pound lost)
End of round 207 – 136.4 (1 pound gain) (Caravan Christmas Party Rally)
End of round 208 - 137.2 (0.8 pound gain)
End of round 209 - 137.4 (0.2 pound gain) (Christmas period)
End of round 210 – DNW (Lanzarote holiday)
End of round 211 – 138.2
End of round 212 – 139.8
End of round 213 – 139
End of round 214 – 138.2 (1.2 pounds loss)
End of round 215 – 139.2 (1 pound up)
End of round 216 – 136.6 (2.6 pounds lost)
End of round 217 – 137.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 218 – 140.4 (2.6 pounds up – need to reverse this trend!)
End of round 219 – 139.8 (0.6 down)
End of round 220 – DNW
End of round 221 – 140.8 (1 pound up)
End of round 222 – 139.8 (1 pound down)
End of round 223 – 140 (0.2 pound up)

SW RND 224 139.8

5/22 139.8 – 8.5 miles walked yesterday, ate all exercise calories plus 87. Nice to see that under 140 figure again, now to stay there!
5/23 138.8 – tad over 8 miles walked yesterday, 5% exercise calories eaten back. Weighed 3 times & each time got the same weight 😊, frightened to feel a bit smug with this as this can be a trigger to binge, but by entering it here I am determined to not let this happen.
5/24 139.6 – 9.1 miles, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
10 days without a binge !
5/25 140.2 - 11.21 miles walked yesterday, 85% exercise calories eaten back, but after weighing in I looked back at the macros and carbs were high; reason for the uptick?
5/26 140.2 – no structured walking; caring for little DGS, another high carb day, although better than other childcare days. Today I shall strive to do better.
5/27 140.2 – again! 10.11 miles walked, 85% of exercise calories eaten back, still high in carbs.

5/28 140.4 – 16.49, 5 of these miles were “dancing miles” ! Went to a 60th birthday party and hardly sat down all night. A tad over 50% exercise calories eaten back & carbs within macros; only salad and 1 cheese straw eaten from the very tempting buffet last night. Today we are at youngest DGD’s 2nd birthday party so 1.75 hour journey each way and lots of sitting today. Last night I put my dress on which 12-18 months ago was very loose, but is now getting on the snug fit, really shocked me as a lot of my other going out clothes come up smaller than that & as I do not want to start buying larger size I really need to rein things in, so today plan is to practice saying no, be very aware what goes into my mouth and stick to plan, but I will indulge in a samosa & a slither of Mollie’s birthday cake. I have had a wake up call and it is all down to me. 3 days to go to get back under 140 & achieve goal for this round.
5/29 140 – I was very careful with eating yesterday and did as I’d planned, but still ate 201 calories and 13 carbs over. Must be good now for the rest of the round/week.
5/30 139.2 – 13.97 miles walked yesterday, less than 20% exercise calories eaten back plus well under carb macros – that is obviously the key!
5/31

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!

fitby44 · May 2023

SW: 234
GW:138-143

Lowest recent weight: 196.4. Hoping to get to 195 this round but just reining in the bad habit creep would be an accomplishment.

5/22 198.2
5/23 197.8
5/24 196.8
5/25 197.2
5/26 196.8
5/27 196.4
5/28 195.4 A new low!!!
5/29 195!!! Yay!
5/30 195.2
5/31

Losingit8305 · May 2023

5/22 129.6
5/23 129.4
5/24 129.4
5/25 129.2
5/26 130.2
5/27 128.8
5/28 129
5/29 129.4
5/30 129
5/31

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; R223: 156.8

Last weight
05/21 - 156.8

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
5/22 - 155.9
5/23 - 154.3
5/24 - 154.5
5/25 - 154.4
5/26 - 154.5
5/27 - 155.2
5/28 - DNW
5/29 - DNW
5/30 - 155.4 - I'm beyond shocked. I almost skipped the scale yet again but I figured today I'm back to work, back to running, and back to routine so I need to know the damage I'm facing. And my scale isn't stuck, as I thought, I put on my workout clothes and shoes and it jumped up to about 159-ish (didn't let it fully settle so it wouldn't record the weight in my app). Yesterday I fasted until lunch and had breakfast for lunch. Then our big dinner of smoked ribs, smoked beans, and smoked corn on the cob with homemade artisan bread (I was in a baking mood and wanted bread). I ended up 78 calories over my goal for the day. I didn't, however, get my 10k steps. I was hoping for a walk to get a bit closer but a storm ended up rolling through and it rained from right before dinner until after I went to bed. Oh well. Clear this morning so I'm finishing my coffee and this post before I start C25K Week 9 Day 1. Thursday I'm aiming W9D2 and saving the final run of the program for Monday next week (I may also run Wednesday next week and then rest until the race on Saturday, but we'll see how I'm feeling). No clue lunch but I'm pre-logging my Crunchwrap copycat for dinner since it's been requested.
5/31

Previous Day's Comments

5/22 - And back down a bit. I'm shocked to be down, though. I gave into ice cream at lunch. Then, later, realized that the dinner I was making (upon request) was super calorie dense and I'd be over by a significant amount. Fortunately the rain stopped perfectly for me to get a walk in with the pups to not only meet step goal but to reach maintenance (versus surplus). Rain started up again immediately upon getting home and unharnessed. I'm feeling bloated and heavy this morning but overall okay. I didn't run, BF was up and it triggered the dogs to go crazy. I was wide awake from 220-330am and then tossed and turned from then until 615 (I tried to allow myself to sleep in a bit). I'll run tomorrow and debating the rest of the week's runs. Wednesday is pizza (it keeps well enough for a late dinner for BF when he gets home from business about 7-730pm) but Thursday is Thirsty Thursday and likely eating out with StepDaughter and LittleBro once they arrive for the summer. Friday is graduation for BigBro and likely eating out but lunch may be normal (meal prep) as BF and I still have to work. I may just run Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday as Saturday is wedding but not until afternoon. I'll have to shower Saturday anyway, perfect excuse! I'm about to shower real quick to get ready - BigBro needs me at his appointment to verify address for drivers license change and I feel icky and gross from my morning walk (muggy out). I'll pedal on the bike (gently, no sweating after shower!) while I work until my morning meeting and then I'll meal-prep lunches for the week during the meeting.
5/23 - Glad to see my work pay off. I fasted until about 1pm as I was in town until then. I even got my license updated as there wasn't a long line for walk ins after BigBro finished his stuff! (it still said I needed contacts or glasses which I don't anymore). Dinner was a healthy pasta primavera recipe for 2. I did manage to make my garlic ginger chicken bowls (with bell pepper and broccoli) during my morning meeting for yesterday, today, tomorrow, and Friday. I've pre-logged all my breakfasts (either fasting or protein shake), lunches (except Thursday for Thirsty Thursday), and dinner for today and tomorrow. I've decided running on Saturday is too risky (if we stay out celebrating graduation I might not wake up in time or feel good enough) so I'm running today, tomorrow (to offset homemade pizza), and Friday. Thursday I'll wake up and, pending weather, will walk the dogs and hop on the bike to get some movement and burn in before everyone wakes up. I also plan to fast until lunch Thursday to help. I think I've got this week all settled out after a lot of writing, erasing, re-writing, and repeating hahaha I'm more likely to succeed if I plan while in a good place mentally than have to make last minute decisions, especially if I'm hungry or tired - eat whatever is easiest and likely junk or skip the workout - nope! We eat the healthy pre-made stuff and do the dang planned exercise.
5/24 - Little fluctuation, nothing major. Crunchwrap copy cat worked well, I'm proud. I didn't end up eating both I had pre-logged which was even better. Ended up a little frantic in the evening and was late to bed but I got a dress in that will work perfectly for the wedding on Saturday (plus it fits without making me look like a whale) so I'm happy. Had to run to the store last minute after dinner to get BigBro some slacks and a belt for graduation. Then his shirt was horribly wrinkled so the iron came out. I went full mom mode on him. Borrowed a tie from BF (with his knowledge) and all set up! Storms came through this morning so a little late to go run but wanted to be sure they were gone. I see blue skies so I'm headed out for that. BF is delayed 7 hours (ugh) so he's not going to be home in time for dinner anymore. I'm so frustrated with these flights. Every single time. Oh well, at least he should be home tonight.
5/25 - A drop despite pizza! I'm happy with that. I did finish up leftover shredded lettuce and added some bell peppers and tomatoes to make a little salad which I finished before I was allowed to touch pizza. I had an extra small slice beyond what I had logged but I knew I had the room in my calories for it and was still hungry. Plus, I was walking the pups after. I looked back recently and I was right at the average calories I would typically eat on a run day so it worked out well. I'm about 1500 calories on a non-run day and 1800 on a run day. Today is eating out lunch and dinner as we have Thirsty Thursday and then BioMom will be here sometime this afternoon/evening with the younger two. We'll likely stay in town to grab the two younger kids to go eat while BigBro will come after work to meet with his mom for dinner before driving himself home. Today we also see if BigBro actually graduates. The one class he was failing last week (and brought it up to just barely passing) has their final today - a half day. If he doesn't do well enough to maintain his passing grade, he doesn't graduate tomorrow. No pressure, right? I have faith in him but it is nerve-wracking.
5/26 - I'm really surprised I'm not up more. Work blew up at about 1pm and I ended up working, stressed to the point of crying (literal crying at one point) until 830pm. I immediately logged off and I'm afraid to check my computer in case there's more today. Kids arrived and I couldn't even hug them after not seeing them for 9 months because of back to back calls and emails and messages. We ended up at Fam's for homemade chicken/shrimp/veggie fried rice with egg rolls and asian-seasoned edamame (read: SALT SALT SALT). I managed 10k steps and to get up every hour despite work, but I pretty much sat locked up in a room from 7am to 830pm so I'm not sure how I'm not up (especially sodium). I do feel bloated so maybe it's simply I've lost weight and the bloat is keeping the scale stagnant. No clue. More work today -- now I'm a day behind schedule so this week and next are simply frantic. Luckily it's just today and 3 days next week - lots of work to do in these 4 days but once they're over, they're over. I don't know if StepDaughter is waking up to run or not - she will run her own pace but she said she wanted to get up and run when I go this morning so I got up despite not getting home until after 9. Running on 5.5 hours of sleep right now but a promise is a promise.
5/27 - All good! We ended up going to our favorite Japanese restaurant for sushi (I got a bento box as I'm not a sushi/sashimi person though I'll have a bite or two). Of course, with an Asian food, there's a sodium-induced uptick. I'm actually shocked it's not more, to be honest. The wedding is this afternoon at 330 and then they have food for dinner after at the reception. I plan to fast as long as possible or until lunch (ceremony outside and supposed to be 90+degrees - I don't need to make myself sick, either). I'm going to take the dogs for a walk after I post since everyone still asleep but dogs and I and then make sure I stay as active as possible the rest of the day to offset all the food and hopefully help flush some bloat. Alcohol will be in abudance tonight but I may have one drink early (a cheers thing) and then stop so that there's at least one of us good to drive home (it's about an hour away and we'll have the kids). My job (from the bride and groom) is to ensure they both drink water, between the alcohol and the heat, so I need to be on my A-game anyway. Hopefully that responsibility will also help me with the scale!
5/28 - Wedding was fun. We ended up eating pasta for lunch and I was still full at dinner due to the heat. I did indulge in some wedding cake. I didn't weigh, I was woken up by Smoke barking (he was with LittleBro and was let out when LittleBro woke up) and Harley whining (Harley was with StepDaughter and she was still asleep. Harley wanted out of her room) so I rushed to get up and moving. Off to grocery shop and hang out in town with StepDaughter while LittleBro and BF golf.
5/29 - I had a binge. I could not, for the life of me, feel full until right before dinner. I didn't even log dinner and I was 500+ calories over goal. I couldn't convince myself to step on the scale this morning so I decided it's probably best if I just ride this out blind while I re-establish good habits. Today is a holiday but we're hanging out at the house and smoking ribs so I'm working on those habits. I'm planning on fasting as long as I possibly can as the ribs will be for dinner. I'll pre-log all that so I know where I stand. Once I post here I'm taking the dogs for a walk as nobody else is awake yet and I think all 3 of us need this walk. If nobody is awake by the time I'm back from the walk, I'll read while I'm pedaling on the bike simply for a little extra burn.
5/30

SModa61 · May 2023

huango wrote: »

SModa61 wrote: »

My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹

@huango Dentist involved yet??? IMO you want an antibiotic.

Thanks.

I'm sure I need antibiotics.

I think it's the same tooth I had a root canal 4weeks ago; had a rash reaction to the amoxicillin.
I actually have a check-up appt on Wednesday; I will call them tomorrow (they were closed all long weekend/Monday).

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@huango I hope it gets under control. 2021, I had an infected tooth (no pain, just lump on side of gum), and lost the tooth. Have an implant now.

It's made me a little paranoid. Will be thinking of you.

SModa61 · May 2023

Round 224
May 22 - May 31, 2023

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

SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
CW 127.2
GW Clueless…….

Goal for Round 224 – Have upped calories to 1500, and adding intentionally eating back some exercise calories. Looking to glide into maintenance. Meanwhile, in the process, I am hoping to return to the 126.X numbers I saw for a couple days in round 223.

Continuing to diversify exercise, while keeping up with walking/running. Harder part to doing something every day.

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
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz

Exercise & Supplements

5/22 – no exercise

5/23 – 4.42 miles, “the loop + Scotland and Stafford” – 3.38 + .28 + .78 – no music, base walking speed, 14’47” pace, 65:22 min, 317 cal, 118 avg BPM (mile 2 convo with men)

5/24 – no exercise

5/25 – 5.54 miles, east grand to union to 711 to above radley, walnut, linwood – limited audio (issues), 13’48” pace, 78:32 min, 432 cal, 139 avg BPM

5/26 – no exercise, general shopping

5/27 – 4.31 miles, pine point and back, audio issues….again, 14’46” pace, 63:37 min. 283 cal, 122 avg BPM

5/28 – no exercise, Walkers in Windham

5/29 – 6.94 miles, walnut, ross, jojo, firestation, union, ocean park, linwood – great audio!!, parade, 13’30” pace, 92:18 min, 554 cal, 146 BPM

5/30 –
5/31 -

SW: 127.2

Day/Weight/Comment

5/22 – 127.0 (Mass) calories great yesterday, no exercise. Checking out the menu for dining out yesterday, and ordered from the “small bites” section. Very trackable and spot on. I found another benefit of wearing Invisalign. Great tool for “claiming” you can’t eat or drink something. Associated with friends yesterday, and every time I turned around they were trying to get me to eat or drink something that I did.... not..... want. Hubby knew I had more flexibility than I was claiming but thankfully knew not to out me. I am so beyond having to eat or drink something to make some other person satisfied. Enough! Thanks for letting me vent.

5/23 – 127.4 (Mass) no exercise, and calorie wise was a mess. I just seemed to need a reset day. I’m actually not that concerned as long as today is on track.

5/24 – 127.4 (Mass) Very ok with this number today. While I did exercise yesterday AND was under on calories, last night was a pasta dinner night, and something I learned about myself over the years is pasta for dinner leads to an uptick the following day. While doing WW, I learned to never have pasta the day before weigh-in day. Hubby notes the same issue. Shifting back to Maine later today, so starting tomorrow is a different identical scale for a week.

5/25 – 125.4 (Maine) Thoroughly confused. Weighed myself multiple times this morning as the number does not make sense. I went back into my history for two weeks ago when I was up in Maine previously and the scale numbers from Mass and Maine correlated perfectly. Initially, the scale started with numbers with 124.X numbers and refused to move, so then I picked up the scale and shook it, which made it go high (130+) but that is a typical first reading after “transport”, then I followed with the standard multi press, and then weighed again. That resulted in 125.4 I even left and came back 30 minutes later and still the same. Well, I am certainly going to be prepared for the scale to go up. The greater question is whether it will happen on this scale, or will it not happen until I am back on the Mass scale.

5/26 – 126.8 (Maine) Now that number makes sense. Put together a new walking route yesterday, even if I did take a wrong turn, have airbuds act up, and phone go dead. Final calories were under. Was hungry, but not confident in eating more. Weight is on the edge of stable vs losing. So I am easing into maintaining.

Tonight is out to eat. I am familiar with the restaurant, so I already know what I am ordering, that has worked in the past. Chicken cacciatore (no sausage, replace with chicken) served over spinach instead of pasta. I love that that restaurant offers off menu choices.

5/27 – 125.2 (Maine) Confusion continues. I’ll just see how this round closes out. Final weight will be on the Mass scale (we decided last night – too much to get done there). Dinner went perfectly. I stuck with my plan, but and skipped any cocktail as often this couple will as us back to their home after. They did not. When I got home, I had 10 Guittard chocolate chips (the chips are large) as an 80 calorie sweet treat. They hit the spot.

Today, I have cleaning to get done, and then this afternoon we are going to a local Gin distillery for a tasting. I am honestly more curious about tasting the tonics they will use then the gin per se. As hubby pointed out, I have too many Gins in the home already ( I rarely drink due to a very low tolerance). But if the gin is decent, we will buy one a gift for tomorrow when we go to a friend’s house that are big gin drinkers.

5/28 – 125.8 (Maine) Calories were tracked, exercise done while talking on the phone :P (thanks DD), everything pretty much on target.

Today will be challenging as I have NO idea what I am facing at my friends house. The good thing is it is mid-day. Going to do a thoughtful breakfast that is healthy, but lower in calorie. Adding in a little caffeine which I normally avoid due to withdrawl issues, but it should help defray hunger. The visit will be what it will be, and then I will tailor the remainder of my day based on what is left. Tomorrow, I’ll get a good exercise day in. That’s my plan.

5/29 – 125.2 (Maine) Calories were off some yesterday, but cautiously. Lunch at friends was pizza. For dinner, instead of dinner, hubby and I went to dairy queen and had an Oreo Brookie Blizzard. Yes, I was over, but less over than if I had one AFTER dinner. I only have Blizzard’s in Maine, and only once or twice the entire summer. It was good, but fine to not have another for a while.

5/30 – 125.8 (Maine) Again, calories up, but under. Went to bed still hungry. Still uncertain about the correlation of my Mass and Maine scales, but Hubby’s weights here do not have him “under” so for his sake I do hope the numbers are correct. If I remember, I will step on the Maine scale right before driving back to Mass, and then do the same there. See what we see.

Did a new walking route, almost 7 miles at full speed. I am noticing the “.8” are the day after a walk. I am guessing that my alternating days are showing as fluid on the scale on alternating days. If correct, tomorrow should be a lower number again as I am not walking today. Just cleaning, packing up, driving, and unpacking again.

5/31 – (Mass)

tishawj · May 2023

Thanks again everyone for being here for another round! I need to wrap my brain around how to maintain my successful routines while running back and forth between my parents' place and new job and our normal life...especially when parents'/job will be the regular place for most of the summer once the kids are done school and we all move up.

Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal weight - to hang out 145-150
R223 End Weight 5/21 - 166.2

5/22 - 166.6 - got back from my job and Hubby had two cans of my absolute favourite in the history of all time ever Spring Saison from the craft brewery we love up here. Had to have them, I missed it last year so it's been two years since I've had one. Too many treats last night...Nana cookies and great beer.
5/23 - 166.2 - Back home for just few days this week. Groceries today, need to make a plan for my lunches while I'm up at mom and dad's on the weekend. Going to get in a good hike this morning first and some stretching, my back it tight and I'm not sure why.
5/24 - 166.4 - Good hike yesterday...will probably just walk today, it's a bit drizzly. Got a "START THE CAR!!!!" deal on ribs at the grocery store yesterday. Got a couple of packs for the freezer then did up two racks last night for dinner as BIL was up to play golf with hubby and stayed to eat after. So dinner was more than I usually have. Hopefully I can counteract it today.
5/25 - 167.2 - no tmi and feeling puffy this morning for some reason. I know I need to get more water, I've been bad at that the last few days. Out for a hike this morning in the sunshine (but brrrrrr....) and then get organized to head up to the parents for my job for a few days. Boys aren't working this weekend so it's just me...will hopefully be easier to keep on top of the food situation without grands there for Nana to bake for. I just won't know what's for dinner as they'll probably get that done while I'm at work....small portions, and well managed breakfast and lunch will hopefully keep me on target.
5/26 - 167.0 - Lot's of steps yesterday....then mom's dinner (fried chicken, cheddar biscuits and corn...ugh, tried to keep portions small). I have all my food up until dinner portioned out and logged so I won't stray from that...then hopefully dinner will fit in my target. Should be another active day at my job.
5/27 - 167.2 - I'm stuck in a 167 groove. This is probably from the fried chicken incident the other night. Yesterday calories and activity were good. Found out I'm working another two days before I head back home so a few more days of figuring out dinners with mom and dad. When I'm up here with the boys all summer I should be able to be more involved in the meal planning.
5/28 - 165.8 - Yay! I think as long as I keep control over the breakfast and lunch calories I can manage the dinner calories even if I don't manage the menu. This new job has me up and down the stairs to the stock room a gazillion times a day and my step counts have been awesome! And I'm walking to work. Its right around a km each way. The ladies I work with keep offering to drive me home or pick me up on the way...I have a car, if I wanted to drive I would LOL....
5/29 - 166.0 - Last day of work today until next weekend....heading home after my shift. Weather forecast is amazing for then next 7 days so lots of hiking to do especially as I start my 50km dog walk challenge for the Canadian Cancer Society on June 1.
5/30 - 166.2 - Not making much progress on the scale this week.But at leastr there wasn't a huge gain from my 4 days away from home. Lots to do this morning so will walk the neighbourhood with the dog then get to it so Hubby and I can go for a ride this afternoon...looks like a gorgeous day out there!!
5/31

GrandmaJackie · May 2023

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….
5/27 154.8 - 😢😢 sodium
5/28 155.1
5/29 155.5
5/30 155.6 - late dinner 😢😢
5/31

Goal weight 152

Machias1949 · May 2023

74 years-old great-grandmother (5'2")
ON 8/29/2022: I was 134 LBS and had a 33” natural waist-

MAINTENANCE 114-117
Lessons Learned for maintenance: 1) exercise at least 30 minutes five {5} days a week 2) try to walk no less than 10,000 steps a day 3) If/when my weight creeps up (117.5-118 LBS) increase the incline on the treadmill and add a burst of running to routine 4) eat a low-calorie salad before eating dinner 5) limit fried, breaded, and salty food 6) continue to add ice cubes to my daily 5 oz glass of wine 7) eat fish for dinner at least 2 times a week 8) eight to nine hours of sleep a night 9) Of the 64oz of water daily-drink 8oz of water a half hour before each meal 10) three (3) meals a day and 1-2 small snacks, nothing after dinner. 11) take my thyroid pill on an empty stomach an hour before drinking coffee and 4 hours before other pills 12) Average out the weight for the week so as to have a running record of the “Average weight recorded” for every maintenance month.

Average weight recorded for 2022- 130 LBS
Average weight recorded for January ‘23-117.5
Average weight recorded for February ‘23-116.5
Average weight recorded for March ‘23- 117.2
Average weight recorded for April ‘23-116.8
Average weight recorded for May ‘23-?????

Round 223-ended 05/21 115.9
Round 224 RSW 115.6 (goal to lose .4 pounds this round)
05/22-115.6
05/23-115.6
05/24-115.6
05/25-115.6
05/26-116.4
05/27-115.4
05/28-115.2 getting very close to that elusive 115.0
05/29-115.9 damn-this scale is playing games with me
05/30-115.9- I am thinking I do not like this round

Machias1949 · May 2023

@cory17 Statins can deplete the mitochondria in some people. In my case, it did not first affect my muscles (which is what is normal in those cases) but it affected my nerves-which is why most doctors poo-pooed my complaints. I finally went to a research doctor who agreed the damage was from the Statins. My cholesterol is off the charts, so I figured the damage was already done to my nerves, so I would try again.
The COQ10 supplements stop or lower the effects of Statins on your mitochondria (as I mentioned before, in Canada, they require all Statins to be produced with COQ10; due to the price US Pharma has fought that. Most doctors will advise their patients to take the supplements (100 mg for every 5mg of Statin med).
This time it began to affect the muscles in my upper thigh, and I noticed my leg felt weak. The doctor stopped the Statin for 2 weeks to try a new method:
I restated the Statins two days ago-I now take 5mg of Statin EVERY OTHER DAY and 200mg of COQ10 EVERY DAY. Fingers crossed!
FYI: I am not anti-meds or anti-vaccine and not even anti-Statins. In fact, I would love to be able to stay on Statins. Hope that helps.

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)

05/26 -192.0- (Trend weight 195.1)

05/27 -193.8- (Trend weight 195.0)

05/28 -193.6- (Trend weight 194.9)

05/29 -194.8- (Trend weight 194.9) Traveled yesterday to shop for the family BBQ today. That will make 2 days out of plan for me and it’s already showing up. As I celebrate the U.S. Memorial day holiday I would like to thank all the fallen heroes and their families as well as all who have served to protect freedoms and human rights.

05/30 -194.2- (Trend weight 194.8)I was so bloated yesterday that I could hardly eat at the family BBQ. It just felt too uncomfortable. I’ve already released a lot of bloat today with TMI so I already feel much better. I did not bring any leftovers home so today should not be a food fest. I'm keeping my eye back on those 180's. I'm not done with them yet! Welcome home Quilting Jaine!

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

quiltingjaine · May 2023

@deepwoodslady Thank you, Donna. It’s good to be home but I wish I had left this cold on the ship!

And again, thank you @musicsax for starting the round when I was unable! 😘

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: 133.6 -
5/28: 133.6 -
5/29: 132.7 - still eating back all my exercise calories. Need to break that cycle.
5/30: 132.9 - Ditto
5/31: -

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

quiltingjaine · May 2023

Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

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

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0
To Rnd 137 117.0
To Rnd 147 116.0 🙌
To Rnd 157 115.5
To Rnd 167 119.4
To Rnd 177 118.3
To Rnd 187 120.0 AW 119.6
To Rnd 197 121.5 AW 119.15
To Rnd 207 123.5 AW 125.0
SW RND 208 124.5 AW 125.25
SW RND 209 124.5 AW 125.7
SW RND 210 124.0 AW 124.4
SW RND 211 126.0 AW 126.11
SW RND 212 127.0 AW 126.45
SW RND 213 126.5 AW 127.9
SW RND 214 127.0 AW 126.37
SW RND 215 126.0 AW 127.4
SW RND 216 127.5 AW 127.4
SW RND 217 126.5 AW 127.15
SW RND 218 127.5 AW 127.45
SW RND 219 127.0 AW 127.95
RND SW 220 128.0 AW 127.25
SW RND 221 127.5 AW 127.35
SW RND 222 128.0 AW 127.75

We ALL have good rounds and bad but that is part of life. Don’t stay away, stay accountable. We don’t judge, we support.-Jpv,2/13/19

What we need to succeed is a sustainable way of eating, not a DIET we go on and off.

People say keto/LCHF isn’t sustainable. I’ve been doing it for over 6 years with amazing results!

This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE.

We are unstoppable not because we do not have failures but because we continue on despite them. - paraphrase of original quote by Beau Taplin

Up and down - just riding the waves of life. 🌊 🏄‍♀️ (My new mantra-3/19/22)

"Do or do not. There is no try." -Yoda

SW Round 224 NOT AVAILABLE/NO SCALE
Round 223 SW 128.5
5/22 At Sea K 0.4 G 82
5/23 Puerta Vallarta K 0.3 G 109
5/24 Matzatlán K 0.4 G 95
5/25 Cabo San Lucas K 0.5 G 84
5/26 At Sea K 0.4. G 85
5/27 Long Beach/Fly home K 0.2 G 92
5/28 130.0 Only up 2.5# with no TMI this morning. I’m pleased after 15 days of travel and not being impressed with food choices on the ship. 5/12-5/27 * 51.5 miles walked while on cruises.
5/29 131.5 I think that’s the bounce from travel on Saturday since I hardly ate anything yesterday. Side salad and 5 oz beef. And I hadn’t had a TMI since Saturday.
5/30 130.0 DH brought me dinner from the Memorial Day “picnic” last night. The cupcake was awful and the icing was worse. Maybe my mouth was off from sucking zinc and cough drops all day. Result - cupcake down the garbage disposal. That’s a win!

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: 213.4 Loss 0.9 Total Loss 8.4 - projection🙂 - to match my record low since participating in the "Just give me 10"

SW: 214.5
Goal: Lower than 214.5

5/30 213.6 (-0.3/-0.9) - Wait, what? I lost over Memorial Day 3 day weekend!!!
Up Saturday but down Sunday, Monday and This morning!
I did not do the long walk that I talked about but did get some exercise in. Really focused on eating within the IF (6 to 8 hour) window.
I think I will meet my simply goal for this round!

@refactored ~ Hang In there. You are being consistent this round and mindful of your snacking - as a result a downward trend is occurring (in spite of the pizza and TOM)!

@quiltingjaine ~ Welcome back and hope you had a wonderful time!!

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) this yo/yo thing is driving me nuts. 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 pizzas. 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.

5/27 214.6 (+0.6/+0.1)

5/28 214.2 (-0.4/-0.3)

5/29 213.9 (-0.3/-0.6)

5/30 213.6 (-0.3/-0.9)

5/31

39flavours · May 2023

F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 145.0lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs

Past Rounds

R160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNW
R161 SW:162.0 GW:159.5 EW:158.2 (-3.8)
R162 SW:160.2 GW:156.5 EW:154.6 (-5.6)
R163 SW:154.4 GW:152.4 EW:152.4 (-2.0)
R164 SW:151.8 GW:151.0 EW:150.2 (-1.6)
R165 SW:149.0 GW:148.4 EW:149.0 (-0.0)
R166 SW:148.4 GW:147.0 EW:147.0 (-1.4)
R167 SW:148.2 GW:146.5 EW:146.6 (-1.6)
R168 SW:146.6 GW:144.0 EW:146.2 (-0.4)
R169 SW:143.6 GW:143.0 EW:142.0 (-1.6)
R170 SW:143.0 GW:140.0 EW:140.6 (-2.4)
R171 SW:140.0 GW:139.6 EW:138.6 (-1.4)
R172 SW:141.4 GW:138.6 EW:145.0 (+3.6)
R173 SW:145.2 GW:142.8 EW:141.0 (-4.2)
R174 SW:141.0 GW:139.6 EW:142.2 (+1.2)
R175 SW:141.6 GW:139.6 EW:140.0 (-1.6)
R176 SW:139.6 GW:139.0 EW:138.4 (-1.2)

R177-R210 DNW regained 26.6lbs 😵 Never again!
R211 SW:165.0 GW:163.0 EW:160.8 (-4.2)
R212 SW:161.4 GW:159.0 EW:157.6 (-3.2)
R213 SW:158.0 GW:156.0 EW:156.8 (-1.2)
R214 SW:154.4 GW:153.4 EW:154.4 (0.0)
R215 SW:153.4 GW:152.4 EW:151.6 (-1.8)
R216 SW:150.8 GW:149.8 EW:151.6 (+0.8)
R217 SW:151.6 GW:150.6 EW:150.2 (-1.4)
R218 SW:150.2 GW:150.2 EW:148.8 (-1.4)
R219 SW:149.2 GW:148.2 EW:151.4 (+2.2)
R220 SW:150.2 GW:149.2 EW:148.4 (-1.8)
R221 SW:149.0 GW:148.0 EW:146.8 (-2.2)
R222 SW:147.2 GW:146.2 EW:145.6 (-1.6)
R223 SW:146.2 GW:144.6 EW:145.0 (-1.2)
R224 SW:146.8 GW:145.0 EW:

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5/20 145.0 (trend 146.4)
5/21 145.0 (trend 146.2)
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5/22 146.8 (trend 146.3) After a couple of days at a new low weight, I've bounced back up, which is frustrating, to say the least. Went for a lovely 5 mile countryside walk then stopped at a village pub for lunch, where I had chicken breast, chips and salad. It's probably the chips that have caused the spike on the scale. In the evening OH decided he wanted to try and make nettle soup, so we went for another little walk and foraged a load of stinging nettles, which was fun. The soup was very tasty, bright green, and full of vitamins.
STEPS 14,880

5/23 147.4 (trend 146.4) Not good! I had a bit of a binge last night on sweet chilli rice crackers, which were very salty, plus no tmi this morning. 1.5 hrs upper body at the gym but short on steps as I didn't find time for a walk.
STEPS 4,999

5/24 146.4 (trend 146.4) A bit better but I'm annoyed with myself for skipping my walk again. 1hr lower body at the gym and within calories, no tmi.
STEPS 5,300

5/25 146.8 (trend 146.5) We had a barbecue and a few drinks yesterday so I'm not surprised my weight is up again. This round isn't going well so far! 4 mile walk in the morning and 1hr upper body at the gym.
STEPS 15,342

5/26 146.4 (146.5) Not great on calories in the evening again, I need to cut out the beer! 1hr lower body at the gym. We've decided to go away camping for the bank holiday weekend, so the next 3 days I won't be weighing. Hopefully lots of walking and activity but also most likely eating and drinking more than usual. I think this round will be a write off.
STEPS 6,099

5/27 DNW We arrived at the campsite late, at 7pm, due to lots of congestion on the roads, so no time for a walk yesterday. Had chicken curry and naan bread for dinner.
STEPS 6,113

5/28 DNW I woke up early, so made a coffee and took a short walk to the coast. Drove into Swanage and had tea and cake around mid morning, then went for a walk along the jurassic coastline. We shared a plate of jerk chicken and rice at a pub with views of Corfe Castle, then explored an abandoned village that had been evacuated in 1943 and left to crumble. Headed to Lulworth cove and strolled down to the water to people watch for a bit before driving back to town and picking up sausages and burgers for a barbecue back at the tent.
STEPS 20,831

5/29 DNW Morning walk to the coastline again, then had a leftover burger and some mango for breakfast. Drove inland to Wareham and went paddleboarding on the river for an hour. Headed to Studland for lunch and to go to the beach but it was so overcrowded and the wait for food was going to be 2hrs so we abandoned that and had a couple of left over sausages instead. We visited a pub famous for its steak pasties and live music, where I had half a pastie and some potato salad and a pint. Then drove back into Swanage for a stroll in the evening, I had an ice cream. Back at the tent, OH was feeling tired so I went for a walk in the last of the evening light, but ended up walking a bit too far and as it was getting dark I decided to run back. This was a big moment for me, as I've wanted to start running for a long time but am always too self-conscious to try it in public, so the deserted coastline was the perfect opportunity, and I actually really enjoyed it and had much more stamina than I thought I would.
STEPS 13,431

5/30 146.6 (trend 146.5) Packed up the tent and headed to a cafe for a cooked breakfast, then drove to Bournemouth to check out the crowds enjoying the beach and the entertainment. We had a drink then headed home, unpacked the car and went to our local pub for a beer. We fancied fish and chips as we hadn't had any by the sea and were craving them, but as it was Bank holiday Monday, all the chippies were closed so we bought some breaded fish, oven chips and mushy peas from the shop instead and made them at home to eat in the garden, which was much healthier anyway.
I'm happy to see my weight hasn't shot up, despite all the indulgences over the weekend, hopefully tomorrow won't bring a nasty shock!
STEPS 5,651

5/31

STEP total: 92,646 / 85,000 round goal

Viridian1539 · May 2023

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!
5/27 - No access to scale
5/28 - No access to scale
5/29 - 199 Quite the spike; I don’t think I’ve been eating *that* badly. Took my weight at the end of the day and after drinking a ton of water to catch up after a day walking around the city without access to a refill station - hoping I can blame that!
5/30 - 194 Phew. I did go up a bit, which doesn’t shock me as I haven’t really been careful about my eating, but 194 is a much less scary number. Morning walk to Safeway and planning to hit the gym after work, so let’s see if I can get that number down again for tomorrow’s weigh-in!
5/31

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
5/27 147.4
5/28. 147.3
5/29. 146.0
5/30. 146.8 went out with friends 🍷
5/31

AR10at50 · May 2023

F58, 5’5
Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
RGW Loss: 3lbs.
UGW: 140lbs

5/22-163 -I’ve had a few minor wins….didn’t buy Ho Ho’s to eat on the way home from the grocery store and did not buy an awesome corn dog at my favorite gas station.
5/27-164-Took a quick fun trip with my dad and our friend to a casino. Made a quilt for a wedding today and starting on the next one. Rode the horse yesterday with the bareback pad instead of the saddle and did a bunch of trotting and am sore today.
5/29-163-Went to the wedding and danced a ton. Stayed up too late and had to nap yesterday. Finally got a 5 mile walk in and hope to walk and ride the horse today. Onto the next quilt.
5/30-167-Salty, carby weekend. Made “rice salad” but used pearl barley instead since it’s lower on the glycemic index than white rice. Managed to walk 6 miles this morning, wish I had started earlier.

shmmm3 · May 2023

SW RND 224 : 129 lbs

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.
5/27 DNW Good day yesterday. The nature walks make such a difference in my mood and outlook for the day. Celebratory dinner last night so I'm going to drink lots of water today and have lots of greens to help flush the sodium out. I get to eat it again today because I packed up more than half my entree to take home because I was too full despite it's deliciousness. I started pregaming eating out by either eating a small roasted sweet potato just before leaving or drinking a glass of metamucil and two more glasses of water. It makes it so I'm arrived at the restaurant not starving, I get fuller faster, and it gives me a base of fiber so I don't worry about what I'm ordering. I feel like I've hacked the system.
5/28 DNW
5/29 DNW Insomnia for two nights in a row. No idea why and I'm ticked.

5/30 129 at least it's not over. I've been pretty laissez-faire with eating and movement so this is a good sign for me. Today I'm being more intentional and need to drink more water. I've already got the salad fixings for tonight to make me learn to like salads. One salad a day from now on. I've kept to my intention of walking outside every day and I'm really enjoying it but I can't get myself to do it until evening right now. Maybe tomorrow will be a morning walk. That's the goal.
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 Got sick after healthy lunch. Could be stress garage door broke spring can't open. Felt fine last night.
5/27 148.5 went out to eat with bookclub, no wine! had salad with salmon but think dressing gave me a bit of reflux again
5/28 148 Did good all day long walk with dog
5/29 148.1 A bit challenging with driving on 5 hr errand, ate before I left and as soon as I got home. Hubby had fast food, no way!!
5/30 147.7
5/31

NuggetBrain · May 2023

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
R221 EW: 223.2
R222 EW: 219.6
R223 EW: 213.2

5/22: 214.2
5/23: 215.4
5/24: 215.0
5/25: 213.8
5/26: 213.6
5/27: 214
5/28: 214.6
5/29: 214.8
5/30: 213.6
5/31

refactored · May 2023

@itladyee thank you for the encouragement. I am amazed you lost weight over the weekend!!! Well done!

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: 165.3 lbs
'Twas the night of pizza. There are leftovers and I will account for them in my calorie budget.

5/28: 165.3 lbs
TOM started and hence I have become a beach ball. Hopefully I will deflate in the next few days.

5/29: 165.1 lbs

5/30: 164.7 lbs

5/31

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
5/27 195.2
5/28 198.2
5/29 196.8
5/30 196.6
5/31

TerriRichardson112 · May 2023

In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 224
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
🐞🦋🪲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; 77; 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 224
Round 223: EW: 133.7
Day/Weight/Comment
22/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
23/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
24/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
25/05: 133.6: Daily Habits🦋
26/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
27/05: 133.5: Daily Habits🦋
28/05: 133.7: Daily Habits🦋
29/05: 133.4: Daily Habits🦋
30/05: 133.6: Daily Habits🦋
31/05: 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!

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

5/27 – 118.0 ⬆️
Beautiful morning for a nice walk/chat with gf.
Going to the Revolution soccer game tonight w/ hubby.

5/28 – 119.4 ⬆️
Went out to dinner after the Revs game. I was doing ok (beef skewers/Diet Coke), but I gave into hub’s fantastic potato wedges. Thus, the weight gain/bloating.

**NSV: I wore a pair of jeans that I haven’t worn since I purchased them a few years ago. They fit great, made my butt look amazing! **

I am SUFFERING from a tooth infection. Have an appt on Wednesday, but hoping they can do something on Tuesday. Poor me.

5/29 – 117.8 ⬇️ debloating
My right cheek is all puffy from my tooth infection. ☹

Beautiful day ==> great walk with friends/catching up

5/30 – 116.8 ⬇️
Did not expect this drop.
YAY: I’ve lost 10# since I started my 1st Round 221 on 4/24/23
(was very bloated when I first started)

How do people do Keto long-term?
I’m kinda craving chips, bread, etc, BUT I really want FRUIT.
The yummy sweet mango is calling my name; the banana looks so good!
I caved and had some amazing watermelon.

cory17 · May 2023

@Machias1949 Thank you for responding to my query. I'm also on red yeast rice and plant sterols and wish that was it. My docs have not said one word about coq10 and rarely ask or mention side effects. Figure it's imperative on us to research and advocate for wellness.

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