Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 226

SheilaBoneham · June 2023

🌞🌱👩🏼‍🌾🐌🌺🐛🌼🐝🌻🌿

📆 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: end weight 184 (+/-0).
R225 06/10/23: end weight 183 (-1).

R226 06/20/23: goals — calories <1400, night snack <200. Move!

Day, Weight, Comment

6/11 - 183
I had two nice walks with the pup yesterday, plus 2 hours weeding. I don’t use chemicals in my garden and I’m starting to wonder why! Anyway…our favorite traveling smoked chicken guy will be near us today, so that’s lunch/dinner around 1 o’clock. I have leftover salad for my evening snack. Should work well. Enjoy your Sunday!

6/12 - 183
I had a good day yesterday, but woke up feeling yucky. I should go out and work on another part of the garden, but I think I’m going to go back to bed for a while instead. Maybe another hour of sleep will help. You all have a great day!

6/13 - 183
Deja vu all over again! I did go back to bed for an hour yesterday morning—and slept 3.5 hours! Then I pretty much did nothing the rest of the day….read, knitted a couple of swatches for gauge for new projects, took Booker for a nice walk, had several 5-10 minute training sessions with him. I needed a do-nothing day, so all good.

6/14 - 183.2
Salty lunch yesterday, feeling puffy.

6/15 - 183.8
Hmmm. But ok, whatever. I didn’t walk as much as usual yesterday, and had some ice cream last night, so makes sense. Off for a walk now!

6/16 - 183.8
Yep, lasagna for dinner + popcorn later, and I wasn’t even hungry. What’s up with that? Our dog training club awards banquet is this evening, so I’ll try to keep things under control today and tonight. Why does it always feel like I need one of everything or I’ll miss out? I’m going to try hard to stick to salads and a small portion of one dessert. I’m not going to eat but to celebrate everyone’s successes with their dogs last year.

6/17 -
6/18 -
6/19 -
6/20 -

🌞🌱👩🏼‍🌾🐌🌺🐛🌼🐝🌻🌿

tishawj · June 2023

Another round....it's been slow and steady for me the last half dozen rounds...getting stuck in ruts for days at a time before finally breaking though and hopping down. I'm 22km into my 50km dog walk challenge for the Canadian Cancer Society...Mack and I will make it to 50 before the end of the month. We leave for a big trip in 28 days so I would really like to get to 160 before we go so I won't be tickling the 170's when we get back after no scale and tracking while we're away.

Female - 51yrs - 5'5"
Goal Weight - to hang out somewhere 145-150
R225 End Weight 06/10 - 165.0

6/11 - 165.6 - Very bloated today, thanks to TOM and minimal activity yesterday. I'm heading up to my job today just for one night, back after work tomorrow.
6/12 - DNW - Didn't bring my scale to mom and dad's. Was very snacky last night, but feel significantly less bloated this morning. Heading home after my shift today.
6/13 - 165.2 - still in the 165 rut. Got in a walk with Mack after I had dinner with the boys last night. Heading out for a hike this morning, braving the mud and mosquitos. Going to track every calorie while I'm home this week to get back on track!!
6/14 - 166.8 - BLEH! So much for tracking every calorie...shoved a whole bunch of carbs in my cake hole that didn't belong there yesterday. All I can do is try to be better today. Taking the dog down to the waterfront for a long walk this morning.
6/15 - 165.6 - Better day yesterday but not perfect....tracking was iffy and I was snacky again. We got in almost 6km on our walk at the waterfront, it was lovely! Today will stick closer to home.
6/16 - 167.8 - ate EVERYTHING crunchy and salty yesterday and this morning feel gross, bloated and thirsty. Will try to walk and hydrate it off today.....and put a lock on the chip drawer.
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6/18
6/19
6/20

quiltingjaine · June 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
SW RND 220 128.0 AW 127.25
SW RND 221 127.5 AW 127.35
SW RND 222 128.0 AW 127.75
SW RND 223 128.5 **travel
SW RND 224 no scale ** EW 13.0
SW Round 225 130.0 AW 128.2

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 226 128.0
6/11 128.0
6/12 129.0 Awake at 3:45AM w/headache gave up and got up at 4:11. Water fitness at 9.
6/13 127.5 No cards, no food after 3pm yesterday
6/14 128.0 Ate dinner later than I like due to DH playing cards. Somehow I didn’t post yesterday but I did log in.🤷‍♀️ Now I’m way behind on reading posts creating stress for myself.🤦‍♀️ I’m not going back to read them all. 😁Water fitness at 9 today.
6/15 128.0 Yesterday was a good day - slightly over on fat, slightly under on protein, total carbs were low and came from spaghetti squash.
6/16 127.5

GrandmaJackie · June 2023

GrandmaJackie wrote: »

Round 226
June 11- June 20, 2023

Please join us starting on 6/11 for JUST GIVE ME 10 DAYS, when we will begin Round 226.

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. ❤️

SW Round 226
6/11 158.8 ~ Watch sodium and only fruit at night. Work on my emotional eating 🥹
6/12 158.4 ~ Lower my calorie intake 😉
6/13 158 ~ No late night snacks
6/14 157.4 ~ I can do this…
6/15 157 ~ 👍🏻👍🏻
6/16 157 ~ 🤨
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20

Goal 154

itladyee · June 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa - Round 226

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

Starting Comments:

So glad these rounds are 10 days. It really helps with the last day ending on different days for each round.

Round 225 was somewhat disappointing. But so be it.
I'm fairly certain that I'm not going to be where I'd like to be by my July trip, but I will just continue the journey. I still have a couple of rounds to make a difference. I'm just going to focus on a downward trend vs hitting a specific number. My goals are solid (I think) and my last few days have been strong.

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 ( 18:6) - 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: 213.6
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: 214.0 Loss 0.5 Total Loss 7.8
Round 225/16 SW: 214.0 EW: 213.6 Loss 0.4 Total Loss 8.2

SW: 213.6
Doing the math - June fits nicely with 3 10 days challenges
15 (weight to lose to hit 199)/30 days = .5 per day * 10 = 5.00 per challenge
In a perfect world - But realistically just looking for downward trend.
Challenge Goal - 5.00lbs or Weight of 209. Leaving this for reference but main goal is downward trend.

6/11 214.1 (+0.5/+0.5) ~

6/12 215.0 (+0.9/+1.4) ~ Here we go again, but then, It was the weekend...Last night was guilty of late night snacking, after doing pretty well during the day. The weather was yucky so didn't get a full outside walk in but I did walk for 30 minutes. Today WILL be a good day!! I see lots of new names this round, so Welcome!!!

6/13 215.6 (+0.6/+2.0) ~

6/14 214.3 (-1.3/+0.7)

6/15 212.5 (-1.8/-1.1) ~ 🙂🙂🙂 Not to jinx it, but this is the lowest weight I've seen in 2023!

6/16 212.2 (-0.3/-1.4) ~ 🙂🙂🙂 Not sure what the weekend will bring.... fingers crossed. We have two dinning out events planned so it will be tough....

6/17

6/18

6/19

6/20

BringIt2023 · June 2023

Hi Everyone – Looking forward to another challenge, my 2nd.
Female, 5’4”, 57 years of age
HW: 210 (May, 2022)
CW: 150.2
GW: still don’t know… hope I’ll know it when I see it in the mirror… chasing a “healthy” BMI first

Goals: Continue working on same goals from previous round because it seems to have worked!
Cardio: 8/10 days (only days I struggle with this are Sunday and Wednesday due to lack of time)
Bodyweight Train: 3/10 days (I can do this on Sunday and Wednesday, but fitting that elusive 3rd workout in has been a struggle)
Logging Food: 10/10 days (using a food scale every time!)

SW Round 226 – 150.2
6/11: 150.4 - so excited to be holding here. Looking forward to maybe even seeing #14x by the end of this round. Have done my 30 minute bodyweight training (went further than I previously have into the workout - YAY), and I added in medium impact cardio for another 30 minutes. I need to meal prep for my week ahead, but groceries have been purchased, so I just need to cook.
6/12: 150.3 - All good here. Not sure what I'll be doing for cardio today because we are going to get much needed rain. Typically my Mondays are active rest days with a good 30 minute walk after lunch but pretty sure that is not going to happen today, happy that I was able to get some cardio in yesterday. Meal prep was done, food is logged.
6/13:150.3 - Annual DR appointment this morning. She was thrilled with my weight loss... said she's going to make me a poster child for doing what should be done. Yesterday, I walked in the rain! Yep, got the cardio in anyway. Heading out now for today's walk. Zumba tonight. Food logged.
6/14:150.3 - The 2nd shingles shot I received at the Dr appt yesterday has kicked my patootie. After a fitful night's sleep (fever, chills, repeat), I woke this morning feeling like I'd been run over by a truck. Headache, body aches, nausea... bleh! I have my food logged, but I am thinking I might take it easy today workout wise, unless I feel better this afternoon.
6/15:149.2

Thanks for the well wishes! I am feeling slightly better, trying to tell myself that my body is mounting this spectacular immune response - LOL! My arm is still red, sore and swollen where the needle went in. Anyway, I did walk yesterday at least. Obviously happy with the scale this morning. My food is logged and my plan is to go to my cardio dance class this evening.
6/16: 149.3 - Cardio dance last night was an awesome workout! FINALLY slept better than I have all week. Food is logged. Totally raining outside, not sure how that will impact my after lunch walk, but it's not looking promising. Maybe it will stop by then. Happy for the weekend!
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6/18
6/19
6/20

Michelle

BringIt2023 · June 2023

@clprieur - I wish we could choose like, inspiring, insightful and hug when leaving our votes. Thank you for being so vulnerable and posting your struggles here! I sincerely hope the steps you are taking make you feel stronger every day! Now, if you figure out the whole looking in the mirror and seeing different people depending on the day/hour/stress level - let me know. Happens to me all the time! Same with photos.

@Machias1949 - you make me laugh out loud every day! Thank you!! I hope you found/find success at the car dealership

@SModa61 - Love the 2 appetizers approach! I totally understand how you feel also regarding your big trip to Scotland! I am sure there are many times my husband would love for me to just go out and enjoy the experience rather than track, count, worry... still, the anxiety. I love that you have so many great ideas!

deepwoodslady · June 2023

Round 226

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 183 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
R225 EW= 196.0
R226 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) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R225 (06/01/23 thru 06/10/23) = -1.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.0)

R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
06/10 …..196.0….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

06/11 -196.8- (Trend weight 195.9)

06/12 -197.0- (Trend weight 196.0)

06/13 -195.4- (Trend weight 196.0)

06/14 -194.0- (Trend weight 195.8)

06/15 -196.4- (Trend weight 195.8) Amazing that I can gain 2 ½ lbs just from eating Pizza at a family outing at the pizzeria. But sometimes I can drop one or even (occasionally) 2 pounds overnight if it’s just water retention. But I don’t have the waterpill anymore to help so hopefully the old ticker can push it all through in the next day or two. I’m planning lots of water today and an especially low carb menu for the day.

06/16 -195.4- (Trend weight 195.8) One pound down from the 2.5 lbs gained from the Pizza outing. I’ve pre-logged my food for the day which helps to keep my macros good, but it also helps me to overlook my choices to see if they will be healthy or beneficial in other ways besides satiety. I plan on getting some housecleaning done today which should help burn some calories. I babysit tomorrow and that always means lots of stairs as he plays mainly upstairs in his bedroom/playroom. So hopefully I will get in some better movement over the next couple of days as I’ve been very Lazy (with a capital L).

06/17 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

06/18 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

06/19 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

06/20 -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

Viridian1539 · June 2023

RND 226
Welcome everyone!

This round I’m focusing on hitting my protein goal and keeping sodium low. I’ve set an incentive for myself on my long-term weight loss goal: I’ve wanted to get a tablet for a long time but couldn’t afford it. Going to set aside some money and if I can stay below 150 for more than 2 weeks, I’ll get one! Here’s hoping I can coincide with Black Friday and save some money too!

5’9 Female, LT Goal of 150lbs. ST Goal of 190lbs.
End of June Goal: Leave the 190s behind for good!

SW RND 224 - 195
SW RND 225 - 194
SW RND 226 - 194

6/11 - 194 Ugh. No movement between rounds. At least it didn’t go up! Was at a grad party for my cousin yesterday and then had nachos for dinner…. Way over cal. Goal and almost no water yesterday. Today focusing on protein, water, and exercise. Good luck everyone on this round’s goals!
6/12 - 191 Well I’m okay with that! Did a lot of housework yesterday and was careful about calories. Met protein goal but was high on fats too. Making sure to avoid transfats and saturated fats in large amounts, but tracking those to a high degree will be a future week’s goal. Tonight I’m debating between a hike, a neighborhood walk, or going to the pool for a bit.
6/13 - 190 Either people need to stop having graduation parties or I need to learn some self control… Okay, it’s definitely the latter! I’m way over calories today and it still 4 hours until dinner, so that’s not too encouraging. It’s difficult to be hyped about a scale victory when the NSVs seem so far off. Going on at least 2 walks today and a lot tomorrow. I need the exercise!
6/14 - 194 Yesterday was not good food wise and was very not great sodium wise. I’m tired and moody today, and feeling down. Trying to drink my water and eat better today - sucks when you feel sick and want to binge or not care 😅
6/15 - 191 Bit better than yesterday, but still a bit blah. Drinking lots of water and hoping that I’m not coming down with something. Canceled my martial arts class tonight because my hip still hurts.
6/16 - 190 Feeling kinda bloated today, so hopeful that maybe this number will come down more in the next couple of days. Still not feeling great, so water, water, water… I've been good about breakfasts and lunches and then end up throwing away dinner plans for something that is easier to cook - and worse for my body...
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20

chloeguo · June 2023

SW (12/27/22): 150.2lb
Round 215: 138.6
Round 216: 138.4
Round 217： 135.8
Round 218: 134.4
Round 219: 133.1
Round 220: 128.4
Round 221: 129
Round 222: 128.2
Round 223: skipped
Round 224: 127.2
Round 225: skipped

Round 226
6/11：
6/12
6/13:126.2
6/14:127
6/15：126.8
6/16
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20

BringIt2023 · June 2023

@itladyee - Charissa, you've got this! You can make good choices... and/or deliberate choices. I'm rooting for you!!

@Viridian1539 - Bekkah, can you meal prep for your dinners throughout the week? That has gotten me out of many a bind when I am just too tired to care anymore. I can say, "Oh, wait, I have a perfectly healthy on plan meal waiting for me in the fridge." I use the website eatingwell.com. There is a ton of information on that website and you can totally go down the rabbit hole looking for something... but I am following a Mediterranean meal plan and I can generally find something that is within my calorie range and within my personal tastes. There are foods you can make ahead and freeze (like a chicken chili which I make A LOT), which you can then reheat for later in the week. There are plans for diabetics, inflammation issues, etc. Again, let me say, there is a ton of information on there and it might be overwhelming, but I found that if I do it in small bits, like 1 or 2 recipes a week (not a full 7 days of different foods), I can handle it.

Viridian1539 · June 2023

@BringIt2023 - I'll try taking a look after work; meal prepping would probably be a good thing if I can find the time to manage it. Thanks for the advice!

jelleigh · June 2023

5'8", female, 42 years old.

SW: 229.4
CW: 226 (-3.4)
RGW: 225
FGW: 180. UGW: 150

6/11: ? 18 hr fast
6/12: ? 18 hr fast
6/13: 226.4 - 21 hr fast- 1 week after staring IF. down 3 lbs
6/14: 228.4 - 15 hr fast - TOM throwing things off the next few days I would expect
6/15: 230.8 - 17 hr fast. TOM and WAY too much sodium yesterday. Just gotta trust the process this round.
6/16: 14 hr fast. away for the weekend. 226 according to my friends scale. Not sure if I can trust that but I like the sounds of it!
6/17: away for the weekend
6/18: away for the weekend
6/19:
6/20:

TerriRichardson112 · June 2023

In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 226
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🐞🦋🪲JUNE 2023 🪲🦋🐞
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• 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 226
Round 223: EW: 133.5
Day/Weight/Comment
11/06: 133.7: Daily Habits🧚‍♀️
12/06: 133.6: Daily Habits🧚‍♀️
13/06: 133.8: Daily Habits🧚‍♀️
14/06: 133.7: Daily Habits🧚‍♀️
15/06: 134.2: Daily Habits🧚🏻‍♀️
16/06: 134.1: Daily Habits🧚🏻‍♀️
17/06: xxx: Daily Habits
18/06: xxx: Daily Habits
19/06: xxx: Daily Habits
20/06: xxx: Daily Habits
Daily Habits - 2023
Update - June 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
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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 · June 2023

Round 226 (my 61st)
June 11, 2023 - June 20, 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
R224 EW: 132.9
R225 EW: 132.9

RSW: 132.9 pounds 6/10/23, EO Round 225)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
6/11: 132.5 - Anniversary dinner - we shared 3 small plates at a tapas place. Could have ordered more, but it seemed quite expensive.
6/12: 132.5 -
6/13: 132.5 - Holding steady.
6/14: 132.9 -
6/15: 133.6 -
6/16: 133.6 -
6/17: -
6/18: -
6/19: -
6/20: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.7 pounds

refactored · June 2023

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

Results from previous challenges ...

Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217: 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
Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)

With my success at getting back on track last round, I will aim to keep the ball rolling with only two simple daily goals: calorie counting and 22 active minutes each day.

Round 226 SW 162.5 lbs

6/11: 162.5 lbs
6/12: 161.6 lbs
6/13: 161.2 lbs
6/14: 160.7 lbs
6/15: 160.7 lbs
6/16: 160.5 lbs
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20

musicsax · June 2023

Machias1949 wrote: »

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 (116.5-117 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.

Average weight recorded for 2022- 130 LBS
Average weight recorded for May ‘23-116.1
Average weight recorded for June ‘23-???

Round 225-ended 06/10 -115.5
Round 226 RSW 115.5 (GOAL: to stay between 114.5-115.5 the whole month of June)

06/11-115.5
06/12-115.4
06/13-115.3
06/14-115.2
06/15-115.8
06/16-115.8- Damn, two days outside my goal.
Going out to dinner tonight close to the dealership to maybe buy a new car for me (buying a car to me is like having a tooth pulled; to my husband, it is arm wrestling with the hope of victory).
I would be happy to keep the car I have. It is only 3 years old with less than 10,000 miles, but my husband wants the GPS map & cruise control. REALLY, IT IS (and will be) AN electric car we use around town-not sure why I need a GPS to go 6 blocks away-I am guessing it is a guy thing)

We never use the GPS in our car as it is never up-to-date. It can only be updated by a Hyundai dealership on a service and as the service internals are 2 yearly it rarely gets done. We always use the maps on our 'phone as they are always up-to-date including temp. road works/closures. Yes it is a guy thing; that is why DH wanted to update ours a couple of years ago!!!

felicityb2026 · June 2023

37F 5ft 7 SW 67.5kg round 225
CW 66.1kg round 226
11 June 66.1kg
12 June 66.6kg
13 June 66.5kg
14 June 66.4kg
15 June 66.6kg
16 June 66.2kg
17 June 66.8kg 😯 well I have no idea what's going on. I didn't work out yesterday as planned, but still went for a short walk and ate within my calorie limit. I did have a coffee before weigh-in which I dont usually do, so perhaps that had an effect. I went over the fat macros yesterday, but I always struggle to make
my macros goals.
I decided to take measurements again to see if any movement there and I have lost 1cm from my Waist and 2cm from my bigger leg (I have asymmetry in my thighs), there was a difference of 4cm before, now only 2cm, so at least that's something. I can also see a difference in my complexion from reducing refined carbs and cheese. I'm not giving up! I've lost the weight before, so I can do it again, it's all about consistency. 🙏🏼🌟

SModa61 · June 2023

felicityb2026 wrote: »

37F 5ft 7 SW 67.5kg round 225
CW 66.1kg round 226
11 June 66.1kg
12 June 66.6kg
13 June 66.5kg
14 June 66.4kg
15 June 66.6kg
16 June 66.2kg
17 June 66.8kg 😯 well I have no idea what's going on. I didn't work out yesterday as planned, but still went for a short walk and ate within my calorie limit. I did have a coffee before weigh-in which I dont usually do, so perhaps that had an effect. I went over the fat macros yesterday, but I always struggle to make
my macros goals.
I decided to take measurements again to see if any movement there and I have lost 1cm from my Waist and 2cm from my bigger leg (I have asymmetry in my thighs), there was a difference of 4cm before, now only 2cm, so at least that's something. I can also see a difference in my complexion from reducing refined carbs and cheese. I'm not giving up! I've lost the weight before, so I can do it again, it's all about consistency. 🙏🏼🌟

@felicityb2026 remember that an 8 ounce cup of coffee (and mine are bigger than that) that has not "exited" will be a half pound on the scale.

cpanus · June 2023

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 153.0
UGW: 140.0
06/09 - 155.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/10 - 155.3 at 7:50 a.m. ...Zero!! Strange weather...brain fog.
Day/Weight/Comment
06/11 - 155.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...another zero day...got our house windows washed then is rained!!
06/12 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/13 - 154.6 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson duty then cleaned house then did 5.73 miles in 116 mins
06/14 - 154.9 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson duty then zero
06/15 - 155.6 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/16 -
06/17 -
06/18 -
06/19 -
06/20 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 226

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