Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 224

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  • SModa61
    SModa61 Posts: 2,855 Member
    @huango Glad it sounds like you and your tooth will have a happy ending! :)
  • SheilaBoneham
    SheilaBoneham Posts: 3,003 Member
    edited May 2023
    🥬🥒🌶️🥑🫑🍆🥕🫐

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


    📆 2015–2023
    Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2
    2015: end weight running average 178.2
    2016: end weight running average 147.7
    2017: end weight running average 148
    2018: end weight running average 137.2.
    Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
    2019: end weight running average 176.1
    2020: end weight running average 183.8.
    2021: end weight running average 179.4.
    2022: end weight running average 178.6

    2023 Rounds
    R209 01/01/23: end weight 178.6. Ave calories — who knows? I didn’t bother with the holidays.
    R210 01/11/23: end weight 176.2 (-2.4). Ave calories 1102. No after-dinner snacking!
    R211 01/21/23: end weight 176.8 (+.6).
    R212 01/31/23: end weight 177.6 (+.8).
    R213 02/10/23: end weight 178 (+.4)
    R214 02/20/23: end weight 178 (+/-0).
    R215 03/02/23: end weight 180 (+2 ☹️)
    R216 03/12/23: end weight 178.8 (-1.2)
    R217 03/22/23: end weight 178.8 (+/-0).
    R218 04/01/23: end weight 182.8 (+4).
    R219 04/11/23: end weight 183.4 (+.6).
    R220 04/21/23: end weight 182.2 (-1.2)
    R221 05/01/23: end weight 183.2 (+1).
    R222 05/11/23: end weight 184 (+.8).
    R223 05/21/23: end weight 184 (+/-0).

    R224 05/31/23 goals — calories <1300; walk 60 min+

    Day, Weight, Comment

    5/22 - 184
    Nothing new.

    5/23 - 183.8
    I have a lot of busyness coming up this week in the mornings — this morning, Booker has class and will take his Urban Canine Good Citizen test. Tomorrow a zoom meeting with my writers group. Friday mammogram and bone density scan. I guess I have Thursday to work in the garden. 🙂 Anyway, Sunday I baked a cake, which DH asked for and, honestly, I’d been craving. It was good and I feel I got that out of my system for a while with minimal damage. So this afternoon I’m planning to get various salad fixings ready for easy use the rest of the week—chop chop chop. We’re having gorgeous weather, clear and just verging on hot. Perfect for all the planting and weeding I need to do. I thought I’d share a pic of one of my favorite easy summer lunches—makes me think of the time I spent studying in Cairo wayyyy back. Stuffed grape leaves (I love My Greek Mezze brand from Greece), tomato, hard-boiled egg, good olives. Sometimes I add hummus (Cedar’s brand is my favorite) and/or sliced bell pepper or celery. Savory, low cal, satisfying. Have a great day. All!

    5/24 - 183.8
    Yesterday was a good, busy day. Booker passed his Urban Canine Good Citizen test with flying colors. Good boy! And I mostly ate responsibly. 🙂

    5/25 - 183.6
    Yesterday felt busy but I don’t seem to have gotten much done. Today I get my strength training—I need to move a small lilac and remove two dead plants (shovel involved), and put down landscape fabric in another area. And pull more blankety blank weeds! All of which burns a few calories and keeps me out of the kitchen!

    5/26 - 183.6
    I can’t believe it’s Friday already. Today I have my long-overdue mammogram and dexascan, then more garden work. Have to take advantage of the gorgeous weather! Have a lovely!

    5/27 - 183.6
    Good news on my DEXA scan yesterday—I’ve increased my bone density since last time and am just barely over the line for osteopenia. So I’m making more improvement before my next scan in two years one of my goals. Nutrition and exercise! It actually perked me up to see that. Right now I’m not worried about strength training with all the garden redesign I’m doing, but I need to get back to regular strength training. I’ve been haphazardly tracking my calcium intake but am going to pay more attention to that as well. I do not want a broken hip! Ok, speaking of…off to walk the pup and then get to work on the garden redo. Enjoy your Saturday!

    5/28 - 183.6
    Deja vu all over again! That’s ok, especially since I ate a big bowl of ice cream last night. I worked about 6 hours in the garden, so I’m not shaming myself for that. More gardening today after a walk with the pup. Have a great day, all!

    5/29 - 184.4
    And there’s the ice cream fest. That’s fine, I’m back on track. Be safe and happy this holiday, everyone.

    5/30 - 184

    5/31 - 184
    Apparently I forgot to check in yesterday. Anyway, this round is a draw. That said, I do feel I’m making some progress on better habits. So…next round.



  • rtls
    rtls Posts: 285 Member
    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
    5/30-147 Went on a 90 minute walk and stayed under calories.
    5/31-148 I've been grumpy all day. 35 minutes on the treadmill. I maintained an average of 3mph, which is a huge success. Maintained calories.

    Ending this challenge with an increase in weight. I won't lie and say I'm not disappointed. Despite having a few days of being slightly over on calories, I definitely maintained a deficit overall. I've worked out regularly which is a much bigger challenge for me. I will continue next round and hope for better.
  • TerriRichardson112
    TerriRichardson112 Posts: 18,054 Member
    edited June 2023
    In maintenance
    JGM10Ds Round 224
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    🐞🦋🪲MAY 2023     🪲🦋🐞
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    • In Maintenance since July 2019
    • Smart BMI - optimal weight.
    • Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
    s3x7sjp13x8t.jpg
    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: 133.7: 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
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    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!


  • enlightenme3
    enlightenme3 Posts: 2,491 Member
    TerriRichardson112 wrote: »
    In maintenance
    JGM10Ds Round 224
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    🐞🦋🪲MAY 2023     🪲🦋🐞
    🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋
    • In Maintenance since July 2019
    • Smart BMI - optimal weight.
    • Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
    s3x7sjp13x8t.jpg
    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: 133.7: 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
    517049zmdkjrcqj5.gif
    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!



    @TerriRichardson112 - you are so consistent! An inspiration for me!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,258 Member
    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 - 155.0 at 6:30 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    05/27 - 156.0 at 7:00 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...6.10 miles in 110 mins
    05/28 - 155.5 at 9:15 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...then nothing
    05/29 - 153.1 at 7:00 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    05/30 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...then nothing
    05/31 - 154.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...helping DD w/ boys...60 min workout w/trainer
    Good luck everyone!
    Chris

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