Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 226

AR10at50 · June 2023

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

6/11-166
6/12-163
6/13-DNW
6/14-166
6/15–164
6/16-163-Back where I want to be but tomorrow is a quilting class where I will bring cinnamon rolls and pizza will be served for lunch and we will sit and sew all day…….Hmmmm

39flavours · June 2023

F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 141.0lbs
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:146.2 (-0.6)
R225 SW:145.6 GW:144.6 EW:141.4 (-4.2)
R226 SW:142.6 GW:141.0 EW:

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6/9 142.6 (trend 144.7)
6/10 141.4 (trend 144.3)
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6/11 142.6 (trend 144.0) I'm going on holiday at the start of the next round and I really want to give it everything I've got for the next 10 days so I can feel most confident in my summer clothes and beachwear, and also to give me a bit of a buffer against expected holiday gain. However, yesterday wasn't my greatest effort, as I didn't track carefully with our barbecue that we had, and I had several alcoholic drinks. Feeling a bit stiff and tired this morning, I need to fight the urge to be lazy today.
Yesterday was 4.6 mile morning walk, 1hr lower body at the gym, calories estimated, alcohol.
STEPS 15,417

6/12 143.2 (trend 143.9) Yikes, this was not the plan! OH made amazing baba ganoush and chicken kebabs with flatbreads and I ate far too much after barely eating all day. It wasn't until I checked his recipe for the dip that I realised how much fat was in it so I probably shouldn't have eaten half a bowl full, oops. I'm feeling very bloated this morning so I think this gain is partly food in transit, but also I think the hot, humid weather we are having is causing me to retain water as my joints are very stiff.
Yesterday was 4.6 mile morning walk, rest day from the gym, calories estimated and over, alcohol 1 drink.
STEPS 13,664

6/13 141.4 (trend 143.6) Phew, back down. I got out for my walk at 7am because the day was due to be a scorcher and it was glorious! It had rained the night before so everything was lush and fresh, very energising. We had thunder storms and heavy rain again in the late afternoon which caused some temporary flooding at my mum's house and she called me in a panic, asking me to come and lift paving slabs in the rain to let the water drain, but the water was gone by the time we finished the conversation, still feeling guilty that I didn't rush to her rescue though. It's her 79th birthday next week and I worry so much about her living on her own as she's becoming quite thin and frail but still insists on trying to do too much herself and she's been fainting recently and hurting herself. I'm going to be out of the country for 9 days starting next week and I just found out that my brother will also be away in India so mum will be on her own and we have more rain due. I hope she doesn't do anything silly and get into difficulties.
Yesterday was 4.85 mile morning walk, 1hr upper body at the gym, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 14,759

6/14 141.4 (trend 143.3) No morning walk yesterday as I had a dentist appointment then went shopping. Back home I started to feel really unwell, headache and body aches, so I laid down for the rest of the day and went to bed around 8pm. Feeling slightly better today but not sure if I should take another day off and rest.
Yesterday was no walk or gym, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 4,173

6/15 142.0 (trend 143.1) I fell off the wagon a bit yesterday and had a few drinks at the pub followed by snacking at home. Totm is due and it's making me lethargic and moody, as well as bloated and weak, such fun. I'm skipping my walk today but will go to the gym as I've been slacking a bit in that area. I'm sooo hungry today, it's going to take some grit to not eat everything in sight.
Yesterday was 4.45 mile morning walk, no gym, calories not tracked, alcohol.
STEPS 13,902

6/16 143.2 (trend 143.1) I had a slow morning, dragged myself to the gym, then cleaned all the floors in the house. I was pretty exhausted, so didn't manage much else. I had a big appetite but managed to stay within calories by eating lots of salad and protein. I'm trying not to stress over the gain, it might be a delayed result of drinking the day before yesterday, causing water retention, or due to totm being a bit late.
Yesterday was no morning walk, 1hr lower body at the gym, calories good, alcohol free.
STEPS 4,763

6/17 142.0 (trend 143.0) Still waiting for late totm and dealing with bloating and hormone issues so not feeling that upbeat lately. I walked into town to get a haircut in the afternoon, I hate getting haircuts, they always mess it up! Taking mum for an early birthday lunch today as we'll be away for her birthday next week. I'm planning on having tuna niçoise salad, so hopefully it will fit within my daily calories.
Yesterday was 4.25 miles morning walk and 1.5hr upper body at the gym. Calories good, one drink.
STEPS 17,974

6/18
6/19
6/20

STEP total: 84,652/100,000 round goal

musicsax · June 2023

65 yr young F, 5ft 4 Round 226 (my 157th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round.
Goal this round is same as last; aim to get back under and stay under 139 and hopefully lose a pound. Really try 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)
End of round 224 – 139.2 (0.8 pound down)
End of round 225 – 139.4 (0.2 pound up

Round 226
SW 139.4
6/11 139.4 – 7.87 miles walked & 123 floors yesterday, all exercise calories eaten back.
6/12 139.4 – 7.62 miles walked &117 floors yesterday, two thirds of exercise calories eaten back.
6/13 138.8 – 10.3 miles walked yesterday, half exercise calories eaten back.
6/14 138.8 – Just very short walks yesterday 5.17 miles in total around the commitments of the day, 40% exercise calories eaten back.
6/15 138.8 - 11.9 miles walked yesterday, 10% of exercise calories eaten back.
6/16. 138.8 - no structured walking as child minding little DGS & doing school run for older one,calories 253 over.
6/17. 138.8 - 9.82 miles walked yesterday, 90% exercise calories eaten back.
6/18
6/19
6/20

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

lolakinks · June 2023

I’m not doing well about the diet but I started to walk and exercise more. I’m not very hopeful about losing weight but I want to be accountable for now. Step by step…

Update: I’m counting calories and doing good so far!

6/11 - 105.5 kg
6/12 - 105.1 kg
6/13 - 104.6 kg
6/14 - 104.6 kg
6/15 - 104.8 kg - I was stressed and ate snacks and over ate.
6/16 - I couldn’t weight myself - Ate snacks again
6/17 - 105.6 kg - I ate snacks again because of being stressed and don’t know how to deal with it.
6/18
6/19
6/20

Lunalovefool · June 2023

Goals
Ultimate Starting Weight: 230 lbs
Ultimate Goal: 140 lbs
Goal for round 226: 154.5 lbs / Focus on gaining muscle and improving overall fitness while losing fat

Previous rounds
R222 Starting weight: 163.5 lbs | End weight: 160.7 lbs
R223 Starting weight: 159.8 lbs | End weight: 159.1 lbs
R224 Starting weight: 159.1 lbs | End weight: 157.4 lbs
R225 Starting weight: 157.6 lbs | End weight: 155.4 lbs

6/11 - 155.8

6/12 - 155.2 (-0.6)

6/13 - 154.5 (-1.3)

6/14 - 154.5 (-1.3)

6/15 - 154.1 (-1.7)

6/16 - 154.3 (-1.5)

6/17 - 154.3 (-1.5)
Today I have intended to not track my calories for the first time in 8 weeks 😊

6/18
6/19
6/20

rtls · June 2023

Round 226
Starting Weight- 147
Current weight- 143.2
10 Day Goal-I made it into the normal range for BMI. I would love to remain there and possibly lose a bit. Healthy eating. Exercise most days. Drink more water. Take vitamins.
Ultimate Goal Weight: Sub 130
6/11 143.0 Spent the day with family. Went to the Louvre. Was on my feet for hours, but obviously slow walking around. Ate at home, so stayed under calories. My water intake was pretty terrible, and I did not take my vitamin.
6/12 143.5 This should be just normal fluctuation. Did a ton of meal prep. No exercise.

Stayed under calories. Drank plenty of water. Did not take my vitamins again,
6/13 143.7 Woke up with swollen, achy, inflamed joints. The joys of getting older. 70 minute evening walk. Was warm but there was a breeze. Ate junk for dinner despite having meal prepped, but remained under calories. Water intake was ok. Finally remembered vitamins.
6/14 143.2 Visit to new dentist. Was hungry most of the day, but resisted the urges. No exercise.

Remained under calories. Ok with water. No Vitamins. Must work hard on my goals.
6/15 142.8 Slept in. This has been a difficult week for exercise. Late night snack, but under calories. Good on water. Took Vitamin,
6/16 142.8 Another busy day. No exercise. Late night snacking. Remained under calorie. Terrible water intake. No vitamin.
6/17
6/18
6/19
6/20

SW RND 224 147 lbs. EW 148 lbs
SW RND 225 145.9 lbs. EW 143.2 lbs

MOUNTAINMERMAIDCO · June 2023

I WANT TO PLAY!

ME= 71 YEARS YOUNG CAN'T SEEM TO FOCUS ON WEIGHT LOSS!
5' 6.75"
GW = 150

❤🌞🌼🤩🌻🌷☮🙏😁

SW Round 226
6/11 164.2 10833 STEPS
6/12 163.6 10648 STEPS
6/13 162.8 I'M ON A ROLL 😁 STEPS 10481- OVER ATE 🐷🐷🐷
6/14 163.2 STEPS 11830
6/15 162.2 🤩 STEPS 12483
6/16 162.8 😕 GAIN ONLY ATE 1040 CALS. YESTERDAY , I WANT A COCKTAIL!!!! STEPS 11551
6/17 162.6
6/18
6/19
6/20

tim_1383 · June 2023

SW- 170
GW- 130

6/11 - missed

6/12 - 168.2

6/13-169.8 - did workout. Ate somewhat better after that but still eating habits need correction.
Not sure how people meet there protein intake, I am far away from my macro percentage for protein. Carb and fat seems to be just taking the whole 🥧.

6/14-169 ( early morning weight check. Hoping it keeps me on track for rest of the day)

6/15 - 169.2
6/16 -168.4
6/17 - 169 - so bloated. Ate bad yesterday and it’s reflecting today morning.
6/18
6/19
6/20

clprieur · June 2023

Christine from Burlington, Ontario, Canada 😊
My 15th Round
Age: 53
Height: 5’3.75”
HW: 345 lbs (Aug 2005)
LW: 138.6 (Apr 2023)
CW: 144.6 lbs
GW: 135 lbs
Long-term Goal: <145.6 lbs until June 5, 2024 (Normal BMI)

This round's daily goals:

1. <1300 + 50% exercise cals 10/10 days – ☹☹😊😊😊😊
2. >7 miles of steps 10/10 days – 😊☹😊😊☹😊
3. 6 cups fluids 10/10 days – 😊😊😊😊😊😊
4. 10 mins meditation 10/10 days – ☹☹☹☹☹
5. 20 mins strength training 5/10 days – ☹☹☹
6. 20 mins bike ride 5/10 days – ☹☹☹
7. Attend work 7/7 days – 😊😊😊😊☹
8. Stay under 145.6 lbs 10/10 days - 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

6/11 – DNW – Forgot to weigh myself; and I’m sure my weight would probably be up, but that would make me feel worse than I already do. I haven’t felt well these past few days or weeks.
6/12 – 144.6 lbs – I guess I’ll use this as my starting weight for this round. Down -- lbs this round and 9.6 lbs to goal. I started my period today. I really struggled with my mental health all weekend (IE, I had to call a suicide help line on Saturday morning and yesterday I told my husband that I was sick of him and I wish he would move out). I really think I need to talk to my doctor about this. Or a psychiatrist. I am crazy enough without hormonal issues. ☹ I am wondering if I could go on birth control to help deal with this? Does anyone on here have any experience with mental health issues + peri-menopause?
6/13 – 144.2 lbs - Down 0.2 lbs this round and 9.4 lbs to goal.
6/14 – 141.8 lbs - Down 2.8 lbs this round and 6.8 lbs to goal; 105.07/210 miles for June.
6/15 – 140.4 lbs - Down 4.2 lbs this round and 5.4 lbs to goal; 115.35/210 miles for June. I started Vyvanse and Cipralex today.
6/16 – 139.8 lbs - Down 4.8 lbs this round and 4.8 lbs to goal; 115.44/210 miles for June. Well, my period came and went. For the last few days I have NOT been starving, I have NOT been irritable and I’ve been able to access the logical part of my brain. I have been able to make some kind of repair to my relationship with my partner, and I have been able to attend work every day (although I have not been able to focus for some of that time). I went ahead and called the psychiatrist and was able to have a call with him on Weds aft. He suggested Vyvanse for the binge eating, which I started yesterday. (It did not help me to focus yesterday, but it was only day one, so…) I also started Cipralex, as he said that it is sometimes used to help with mood swings in menopause. He also said that Cipralex in adjunct with Welbutrin (which I already take) is used to assist with major depressive episodes, which I may or may not be experiencing. So, I will give these a try. He also prescribed a few tabs of Clonazapam, to be used only in case of emergency, as it is habit forming, and I have struggled with substance use in the past. I wasn’t supposed to start both drugs on the same day, but I am not very compliant. Lol. Whoopsie. I am very happy to be under 140 again. I got under 140 in April, but did not maintain that for very long. I know I have my goal set at 135 at the moment, but I am currently thinking that if I could stay under 140, and maintain that, it might actually be a weight that I’d be happy with. (IE, 139.8 or lower.) That idea of being satisfied with a particular weight is very strange to me. I have never experienced it, in my entire life. Ever. I have always looked at the scale and wished the number was lower. Every single time. As I’ve been losing weight, more recently, and struggled to set a goal weight, I have been fearful that there will never be a weight that I will be happy with. Like, what if my head is so messed up that I can’t ever be happy with the number on the scale, the clothing size, or how I look in the mirror? The last time I went shopping, my pants were size 2-4 and my shirts were size small. And all those clothes still fit; and some are even loose. And yet, when I look in the mirror, I still see a fat person. I try to connect the fact that if I am wearing those sizes (even if those are “vanity” sizes, although they were purchased across a variety of stores) I cannot still be “fat”. But I still look fat. I saw some pics of me a few weeks ago and I just… still look fat, to myself. (Mind you my weight was up to 149.4, at that point.) I looked at myself in the mirror this morning, and I actually was somewhat satisfied with what I saw. I mean, I have to grab a handful of saggy skin and pull it to the side while I look in the mirror, LOL, but it is what it is. Not much I can do about that until I save up about $20-30k. Anyway, the thing I am getting at is that maybe there is a weight that I can be happy with. Maybe that is a possibility. And I know a lot of it is dependent on my mood for that day (IE, when I am depressed I can look in the mirror and I see a 350 lbs person), so I know it will shift from day to day, or even hour to hour. But I do know that when I tried on the size 2 jeans, I was very pleased with the size and also satisfied with how I looked in the mirror. And today I felt satisfied with my “side view”. (Looking in the mirror too much is an eating disorder behaviour, btw.) Anyway, this is all very complicated but I am slowly teasing it out, I think. I feel hopeful, today, thus far. But it is very early. LOL. I am also happy with the fact that I have been able to drink 6 cups of fluids every day for the past few days (I count all fluids that go into my face). That is quite good, for me. I have to be very intentional to get even that amount in, which I know is a lot less than lots of folks on here drink! And I am glad that I set myself a goal of trying to achieve 210 miles in the month of June. I should say that that is a total of all of my steps, so, that includes all my “walking around the house” steps. It is about 15,000 steps a day, which equals about 7 miles a day, according to my Fitbit. But I set a goal of trying to hit 7 miles a day of steps, and so far, I am on track to hit that goal. I think I should start taking note of my sleep, as well – Weds night I only got 4.75 hours of sleep, and yesterday I was not able to focus for even one minute of work. Last night I slept very well, and got 7 straight hours, which is amazing, for me. Like, incredible, and unheard of. And I feel great, mentally, at the moment. I think that sleep impacts my mental health significantly, and I should probably track it, in some way. (It also impacts my ability to stay on track with calorie goals, which in turn also impacts my mental health.) I made an appt with GP for Tuesday after work. I’m going to ask about the idea of birth control as way of getting a handle on my periods. So that might help, too. Anyway, I better get ready to take the dog out, he is going to start whining at any moment. 😊 Have a great day, everyone!
6/17 – 138.6 lbs - Down 6 lbs this round and 3.6 lbs to goal; 135.69/210 miles for June. I’m killin’ it. I can say that I have been meeting my caloric goals most days this round, but I would not insinuate that the loss is just because of that. I have to assume that it is related to my menstrual cycle in some way. After I finally got my period, I just wasn’t as hungry (even before I started taking the Vyvanse) and also when I was hungry I actually chose protein most of the time – I wasn’t starving for carbs. Augh. Hormones are the WORST. Anyway, I am back down to my lowest weight, which I had achieved in April but was not able to maintain for very long. Let me see how long I can do this. I am getting close to my goal; maybe I can actually make it. Yesterday I walked into my bedroom to see that the dog had peed in the bedroom (he sometimes has accidents, still, after being rescued in January after being in a kennel for almost a year where he just peed on the floor every day). Anyway, he somehow managed to pee all over my scale. So when I was cleaning it I somehow changed the setting from pounds to kgs and I can’t see how to change it back. Lol. That is confusing. I was thinking that maybe next round I could make one of my daily goals to be under 140 for 10 days. That would be next level (and ensure that I meet my long term goal of staying in a “normal” BMI). It still seems kind of wild that I am even under 140… the thought of maintaining that seems kind of unreal to me. I have never in my life been so low on the scale, but more importantly, I have never been so fit! I am pretty lean and my legs are strong from so much walking this past year and I can go up and down stairs easily and I can run for short periods of time and I do have some definition of muscles, somehow, in my arms and legs, that you can see even with all the extra skin in the way. So I think I have some upper body strength, although I do need to do my actual strength exercises. I can do all kinds of stuff like biking and kayaking! It is pretty amazing what the body can endure and overcome, really. (After being 350+ lbs from the age of 13-35 and then yo-yoing between 170-240 from the age of 36-present, 53, through cycles of excessive restricting followed by cycles of bingeing.) I was curious and I see that since I got my dog on January 2nd I have lost 25.6 lbs. That is actually pretty impressive. Also, he has lost 7 lbs! He was very overweight when I got him as nobody at the shelter would walk him – he was too big and strong and had zero leash manners, plus he was a bit bitey with resource guarding issues and zero impulse control. And he looks like he has some pittie in him, so lots of folks are scared of him, poor guy. Okay, well, he mostly looks like a tall pitbull. Lol. Which is a banned breed, in Ontario. Unfortunately for him he is big suck and loves people to pat him and love on him but some people are downright scare of him. And he is dog reactive, so when he barks and lunges he scares the crap out of people, and nobody seems to understand that this is a fear reaction. Poor baby. We are working on it, though, and he has gotten soooo much better.

I love that big goofy guy. Anyway we have both leaned out quite a bit. The other day I saw a lady running. We actually crossed paths a few times. She was doing great and I wanted to be supportive so I waved and shouted “You’re doing great! Keep going!” (I’m from a small town, I talk to everyone.) She smiled and then I pointed at my dog and said, “You need to get a crazy dog!!”. Lol. She laughed. Later I thought about what I had said and I hope she didn’t think I was being facetious. (She was overweight and I was thinking maybe she is sensitive to people’s comments, like I am.) I hope she knew I was being sincere.
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Losingit8305 · June 2023

6/11 134
6/12 132.4
6/13 132
6/14 129.8
6/15 129.8
6/16 129.2
6/17 128.8
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.
6/17 - 167.4 - it's going to take a bit to undo the damage of my 3 day snack attack. I've got 3 shifts in a row starting today...so hopefully that will help as I'll have to eat only what I bring with me for the day, unless the lovely ladies I work with bring treats.
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AR10at50 · June 2023

Heaviest: 187 Sept. 2018
RGW Loss: 3lbs.
UGW: 140lbs

6/11-166
6/12-163
6/13-DNW
6/14-166
6/15–164
6/16-163
6/17-161-Had to get haircut and run errands. Only had a bag of nuts and coffee with me, but it worked.

fmfdfa2020 · June 2023

Thank you @quiltingjaine for another round!

💪🏋️‍♀️🤸‍♀️🎵💃👗👨‍👩‍👧‍👦💗🌻🏖🙏

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

Stick to Plan:

Calorie cycle for a weekly average of 1200 to 1500 (with a maintenace day thrown in every now and then.
Exercise: Row, Bike, Weights, Dance, Jazzercise, Kayak, Hike Figure out this new reality of no exertion for 6 months per doctor's orders. Ugh!! (Doctor cleared me to walk 20 mins a day, so happy about that!)
Water: Shoot for 80oz per day
Binge-Free & Sugar-Free for 100 days
Reduce added salt
Lots of veggies and protein, some fruit (very little processed foods or simple carbs which I hardly ever have)
I need to figure out a way to get more fiber, especially from grains.

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

Last time I weighed was 5/17: 165.2
Round 226
6/11 - DNW I didn't realize it's been over 3 weeks since I posted. After my hospitalization and doctor's orders not to exert myself for 6 months (I really miss rowing), I got into a little funk. I stopped tracking my food because I was spending time tracking my heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen level. I haven't binged but I haven't eaten enough vegetables or fruit. I'm also having to eat in the mornings to take meds for the first time in my life. I'm never hungry in the mornings. On a positive note, my doctor cleared me to walk 20 mins a day. YAY! And I'm grateful to be on the mend! I haven't weighed for 3 weeks and will hold off weighing a little while longer. Right now, I'm focused on getting the nutrition I need, not my weight. I'm glad to be back and will catch up on everyone's posts over the next few days.💚💚💚
6/12 - DNW
6/13 - DNW
6/14 - DNW
6/15 - DNW
6/16 - DNW
6/17 - DNW - Still not weighing for now. I hit 100 days of my 100-day challenge of no bingeing or sugar. I can't believe I did it. Never thought it was possible. Sugar and processed carbs lead to my bingeing. Bingeing for 1 day leads to 2, then a week, then weeks, until I finally "start over" until the next binge. I know my triggers are sugar and simple carbs but I binge emotionally, too. What I'm grateful for is that I was able to control it during some very emotional days during this time period. Now, carrying forward, I've built up the confidence I can do this but even more importantly, I feel so much better and want to keep feeling this way! I don't think anything is wrong with sugar in moderation, but for me, it's like poison. I can't explain it but it just makes me feel horrible. And as we know, something making you feel horrible doesn't always stop you. Okay, onward....

100-day Binge-free Challenge starting March 6…
⭐=10 successful days
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I did it! 💯days!

100-day Sugar-free Challenge starting March 6…
💚=10 successful days
💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚
I did it! 💯days!

Breaking the salt habit (replace with spices and herbs) starting June 18. Plan: 10 days 1/2 tsp, then 10 days 1/4 tps, then 10 days 1/8 tsp, lastly no added salt (maybe?)
✳= 1 day 1/2 tsp added salt / ✴= 1 day 1/4 tsp added salt / ☑= 1/8 tsp added salt / ^=1 oops Day

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

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 - 184.6
I don’t get this. In spite of the banquet, I was barely (17 calories) over maintenance. Well, I’ll try to eat light today, and I’m off for a walk and then at least two hours of yard work. I’m very frustrated.

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Krysless2 · June 2023

Pw: 173.5
Sat 06/17: 172.8; -.7lbs
~Friday is always difficult food wise. So I’m glad to see a loss.

Stayed Below SW 174🟩=Yes 🟥=No
(Sun > > > > > > > > Next Tue)
🟩🟩🟩🟥🟩🟩🟩🔲🔲🔲

06/18 Sun
~ Happy Father’s Day to all the Daddies out there!
06/19 Mon ~ 9th Day
06/20 Tue ~ Last Day

Prev Days(Cliffs notes in RED):

Fri 06/16🟩173.5; -0lbs
~Better then going up
*MiniGoal: Under 170(am)/172(pm) Didn’t make my mini goal 🤧I really don’t think TOM helped matters!
Thur 06/15🟩173.5; -1.5lbs
~ I barely looked at the scale this morning. I just remember NOT feeling disappointment.
Wed 06/14🟥175; +1.5lbs
~ Just because I can- doesn’t mean I should- deep fry my keto burritos in oil🤷🏻‍♀️
Tues 06/13🟩173.5; +0lbs
~ Nothing new of note
Mon 06/12🟩173.5; +0lbs
~ I made a low carb mixed drink that I think might have had too much heavy cream because I gained on my nightly weigh-in. Otherwise it was a pretty good day of eating.
Sun 06/11🟩173.5/175; -.5
~ Made good choices
SW: 174lbs
~ Working on getting ready for Summer vacation Aug. 5th -12th
~ Training for Mud Run in Oct
~ Been pretty consistent with low carb eating for two weeks now with no cheat days.
~ Weighing in morning and night until I figure which one feels more comfortable I’m still going to weigh-in at both times but I’m only going to keep up with the morning progress here
~ I’m back here tracking! 😃

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!
6/17: 149.6 - Not going to stress over this. I am staying on track, logging and getting my exercise in so this is most likely just a normal fluctuation. Again, I walked in the rain yesterday... well, it was damp, but it wasn't actually raining, so no biggie. My walking group crew all bailed on me though, so I walked it alone. So glad I did it! Have already done my 60 minute Zumba this morning. Getting ready to meal plan, grocery shop. My wedding ring is falling off so I'll be re-sizing that soon. I guess I should wait until I reach some type of goal weight. Have a great day everyone!!!
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Michelle

quiltingjaine · June 2023

@39flavours I also have a hard time finding a decent haircut. My daughter is the best and on many occasions I have been told how a great it looks and asked who did it and what she charges. She’s a school librarian/teacher and only does family. 🤷‍♀️

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)

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 -196.0- (Trend weight 195.8) I need TMI, sleep and water. Very early weigh-in this morning.

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

LisaPower123 · June 2023

Previous Rounds
218 SW 232.4 EW 231lbs (-1.4)
Round 219 EW 229lbs (-2)
Round 220 220.2lbs (-8.8) (Extended fast)
Round 221 220.6 (+0.6) (normal after an extended fast)
Round 222 216.3 (-4.3)
Round 223 215.4 (-0.9)
Round 224 218.4 (+3) (very busy at work)
Round 225 217.6 (-0.8)

6/11 217 My weight has still not recovered from the Chinese buffet on Friday. Hopefully tomorrow. I am very proud of myself today. I found out some life altering news (who I thought was my bio father is not! My life is right out of a soap opera!). My son wanted to get me food as comfort, I said no. Life tip: do not do DNA tests if you don’t want to find out crazy things.
6/12 216 Almost recovered from the Chinese buffet on Friday. I am hoping for a whoosh today. I am still dealing with big info I learned yesterday. I did not buy wine & I did not eat my feelings. I chatted with my new biological half siblings. Fortunately for my mental health, the person who I thought was my father had no part of my identity. We were not close & he died 10 years ago. The new bio half siblings live quite far away so no pressure. It is still weird, emotionally draining & crazy. I feel for my mother since she married the other guy because she was pregnant. That was a life changing decision that made her life difficult. I know she is mad at her 20 year old self.
6/13 217.2. I ate Kraft dinner yesterday. Felt the need for carbs instead of protein & veggies. I will do better today as I know it helps anxiety. I do not want to get depressed & I do not want to feel sad. I am not even sure what I should feel. I need to remember that the right food can heal. I do feel a ton of guilt since my mom is over the top sad about my paternity. I feel responsible. Oh well, life can’t always be simple.
6/14 215.2. If we are keeping track it took 4 days to get back to my pre Chinese buffet weight. I am actually surprised because I ate pizza yesterday. Yesterday was the last day of allowed wallowing. So I wallowed, I didn’t eat veggies or keto. Back to the program today even though I don’t feel better. Lots to navigate as we tell my birth father & the rest of my family. From what I have read it is the secrets that cause depression & anxiety so I will get that over with as quickly as possible.
6/15 213.8 Look at that. I am going through the biggest trauma/identity crisis of my life and I am not eating or drinking to feel better. I think I really will be successful reaching my goal. Still prepping mentally for an extended summer solstice fast hopefully for the entire next round
6/16 213 I am still losing & not sure why. I have been pretty sedentary, and ate some banana bread baked by a customer. I have been sleeping more so maybe that is the key. I will take the dog for a walk, go to yoga & clean up my diet & do the meal prep that I normally would have done Sunday. I still feel like I am walking through mud but every one that needs to be told about my DNA has been told. Now the healing can begin.

6/17 214 I knew it couldn’t last. TOM came to visit yesterday & somehow I woke up heavier than when I went to bed & my ring is tight. I guess my body made water while I slept? Stupid scale & stupid TOM. I am 52, it should be over.

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quiltingjaine · June 2023

@clprieur Christine, way back when I started THINKING about going to the gym, someone pointed out that those muscled guys in the gym are more interested in watching themselves in the mirrors and if they do notice us (the out of shape) they probably think “good for her.” It changed my perspective of other people. An elderly man used to use the treadmill daily at about the time I arrived. I was 59, he was 91! I was so impressed with him plodding along at about 1 MPH. Another time, a young man who was probably well over 300# was working with a trainer. She had him walk 1 lap around the parking lot perimeter. He did it in the heat and humidity of southern Illinois and I remember thinking “good job!” I wish I had told him!

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