Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 226
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Round 2 for me - thanks for running this. Doing short stints is a great idea.
Starting weight today: 208.6 pounds - down from 210.4 at the beginning of the last round.
Goal weight: 165ish
SW Round 226
6/11 - 208.6 - Same as yesterday.
6/12 - 208.8 - Little oops
6/13 - 208.9 - Wrong way again!
6/14 - 208.7 - Right way today!
6/15 - 209.1 - One of those weeks
6/16 - 208 - Yay, finally!
6/17 - 208 - Hanging in there.
6/18 - 207.6 - Happy to get in the 207s, it's been awhile.
6/19 - 207.9 - Teetering.
6/20
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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.
6/18 138.8 – 8.31 miles walked.
6/19 140.4 – no structured walking, family bbq to DH birthday and Father’s Day, went over the top !! ☹
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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@_JeffreyD_ missed you and your sense of humour, welcome back4
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In maintenance
JGM10Ds Round 226
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🐞🦋🪲JUNE 2023 🪲🦋🐞
🦋🐞🍓🦋🪲🦋🍓🐞🦋• In Maintenance since July 2019Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
May focus:* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits
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.
StatsTerri: Female; 77; Northern Ireland; married > 56 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
GW: < 140
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: 133.9: Daily Habits🧚♀️
18/06: 134.1: Daily Habits🧚♀️
19/06: 133.9: 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.
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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 -169.8 - Early Father’s Day dinner last night. Indulged in yummy Cheesecakes😳😳. Scale is reflecting it in morning.
6/19 - 168 - went for exercise at F45 and pool later.
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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: 162.3RSW: 132.9 pounds 6/10/23, EO Round 225)
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
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: 133.4 -
6/18: 133.4 -
6/19: 134.3 - Made veggie calzones and a mixed berry galette for my husband for father’s day yesterday. Also tried making a whole wheat-honey-oat sourdough bread for the first time. It definitely is too tasty to have around very often. I'm closing in to the top end of my maintenance range, so I've got to be more conscious of my calories.
6/20: -
Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 1.4 pounds6 -
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: 163.1 lbs
Why is it when I encounter big social events that I lose all self control? I had a plan going in to it but once I was caught up in the atmosphere of the event, I just dropped my plan and ate and drank whatever I felt like having. I don't even know what I can learn from it to do things differently next time. I enjoyed myself and these big events don't happen very often. I think I just need to leave it behind me and start again today. I showed up here so I will count that as a step in the right direction. I think I will eat at maintenance today because of I try to restrict with a hangover I may end up bingeing again.
6/18: 162.5 lbs
I actually stayed at weight-loss calories yesterday and did not eat at maintenance so yay for small wins. I am running out of time to turn this around. I will just keep focusing on my 2 daily goals and perhaps next round I will be back to where I was earlier this round.
6/19: 162.3 lbs
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37F 5ft 7 SW 67.5kg round 225
CW 66.1kg round 226 GW 60kg
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
18 June 66.5kg
19 June 66.7kg
20 June 66.9kg - I really wish I was finishing the round on a more positive note, but alas here we are. I wasn't expecting amazing, but I didn't think it would go up again! I went for a lunchtime walk yesterday, and a short workout (would've been longer but strained my arm, but feeling good again today). I ate under my calories, but I did have a couple of packaged things at dinner, perhaps holding extra water. Went over my fat in my macros. I will make an effort to eat more protein today and reduce my fat and stay away from packaged foods.
Here's hoping next round is much more successful!! 🤞🏼6 -
@felicityb2026 are you in Australia? Trying to figure how you are already on the 20th.2
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_JeffreyD_ wrote: »6/19: 226
Enough is enough. My last post was in round 218!
I will finish this round with you all and dive in fresh next round. Stay tuned for my excuses. Need to pay attention to myself.
@_JeffreyD_ Nice to see you back!
@SModa61 thanks, I am in need. 😀5 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »@_JeffreyD_ Every morning when I read the posts I THINK I’m going to try to track you down but by the time I get done reading my brain has skipped on to 100 other things! I’m so glyto see you’re coming back! 😘
@quiltingjaine my brain skips too. Thanks.3 -
@_JeffreyD_ missed you and your sense of humour, welcome back
@musicsax I will try not to let you down. Looking hard for things to laugh about. Good to be back.3 -
This round is full of birthdays and family events. My goal is simply not to go off the rails!!
SW RND 218 152.4 lbs. EW 147.8 lbs
SW RND 219 148.4 lbs. EW 146.8 lbs
SW RND 220 146.6 lbs. EW 145.6 lbs
SW RND 221 145.0 lbs. EW. DNW (out of town)
SW RND 222 149.2 lbs. EW 144.8 lbs
SW RND 223 145.8 lbs. EW 147.0 lbs
SW RND 224 145.4 lbs. EW 143.6 lbs
SW RND 225 143.8 lbs. EW 143.0 lbs
SW RND 226 143.0 lbs
6/11 143.0 lbs
6/12 143.6 lbs
6/13 143.0 lbs
6/14 143.6 lbs
6/15 144.0 lbs
6/16 144.0 lbs
6/17 DNW (out of town)
6/18 DNW
6/19 DNW. Lots of events this weekend with family. Guess I’ll see tomorrow how much damage is done.
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F42, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
RGW: 141.0lbs
UGW: 140lbs (trend)
UUGW: 122.4lbs
Past RoundsR160 SW:162.8 GW:164.0 EW:DNWR220 SW:150.2 GW:149.2 EW:148.4 (-1.8)
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)
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:140.6 (-2.0)
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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
6/18 142.6 (trend 142.9) Getting fed up with late totm still not here. I'm bloated, grumpy and feeling really fat. I have a bikini wax booked for tomorrow as it should have been over by then, gah! And then flying on Wednesday, not impressed. I did well to stick to sensible choices at lunch with my mum yesterday, though I did have a few tastes of her pudding, a glass of wine and a few chips. I got a bit self-destructive in the evening because of my mood and over-ate on some high calorie carby noodles that OH made and had a few more drinks, so I'm disappointed with myself today.
Yesterday was 2 mile afternoon walk, no gym, calories over, alcohol.
STEPS 10,908
6/19 142.6 (trend 142.9) More bad choices yesterday as I had a few pints at the pub, then homemade fish and chips. It was a really nice day though, sometimes you have to live a little! Totm finally came today, so that's a relief. I'm not going to make my goal this round, but it's ok, I had a goal of reaching 144lbs before my trip and I've done that.
Yesterday was 4.65 mile morning walk, no gym, calories over, alcohol.
STEPS 13,500
6/20 140.6 (trend 142.6) That was a surprise, 2lbs off overnight! That makes 40lbs down from my highest weight 😁 I didn't eat much yesterday as I was busy with errands and packing, then fell asleep early. Today will be a similar day, no time for the gym and it's raining heavily this morning so I will skip the walk.
Yesterday was no morning walk or gym, calories good, some alcohol.
STEPS 8,618
STEP total: 117,678/100,000 round goal7 -
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.
6/18 – 137.4 lbs - Down 7.2 lbs this round and 2.4 lbs to goal; 145.61/210 miles for June.
6/19 – 137.6 lbs - Down 7.0 lbs this round and 2.6 lbs to goal; 148.66/210 miles for June.
6/20 – 137.4 lbs - Down 7.2 lbs this round and 2.4 lbs to goal; 152.44/210 miles for June. I am very happy with my success this round! I am at an all-time low, for me, and I am a bit stunned that my weight is in the 130’s. It just feels so strange. And it also feels strange that I actually feel a bit of hope around maintaining in this range. That is just such a new mindset, for me. I usually just assume that it will only be a matter of time before I start gaining and go back up to 220. But I feel different, this time, somehow. Well first of all I know I have to walk my dog for a minimum of 2 hours a day for at least the next five years, so that helps. Lol. Yesterday I was soooo fatigued. I just could not seem to do anything. I had to call my dog-walker to walk Golly. I just didn’t think I had the strength to wrangle his dog-reactive butt. So I did not achieve my goal of 7 miles of steps, yesterday. I didn’t even crack 10k steps, which is unusual, for me. I have been feeling pretty spaced out since I started my new meds last Thursday. I am not able to do anything at work, and although I have been logging in, at least, both Friday and yesterday I had to log out early because I was just too sleepy, and had to go take a nap. I am trying not to be too concerned, as side-effects from new meds usually go away after a week or two, for me, so we shall see. I can definitely say that I haven’t been as hungry, but that could be related to my menstrual cycle, not the Vyvanse, so it’s hard to tell. I am going to see my GP tonight after work, and I think I am going to ask both for birth-control AND a referral to a gynecologist or endocrinologist or whoever helps with menopausal stuff. It’s worth a shot.
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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 STEPS 10580
6/18 162.8 STEPS 12602 CAN YOU SAY BINGE! SHOWS ON SCALE !!!!🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷🐷
6/19 164.8 STEPS 9012
6/20 1635 -
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
6/18 129.6
6/19 131.6
6/20 131.2
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SW: 234
GW:138-143
EW Round 224: 196
I am just coming off a 10-day maintenance round. I’m experimenting with a cycle of doing 10 days at a deficit followed by 10 days at or just above maintenance. Repeat. It’s partly inspired by the MATADOR study but mostly is just my way of making this process sustainable.
6/11 196.8
6/12 194 Amazing the water weight difference of dropping carbs for just one day! Also, yay! 40 pounds down!!!
6/13 193
6/14 191.8
6/15 191.6. Somewhat artificially low since I slept in and this was two hours after my usual weigh in time.
6/16 193.2 lol Eating 1200 calories over maintenance and a lot of carbs will do that. Plan is for reined in carbs and a caloric deficit today, but I plan to be over in both tomorrow for a celebration I’ve been looking forward to. Then I’ll have another three days of deficit and lower carb eating for the last three days of the challenge.
6/17 194.6
6/18 196.8 lol Back where I started. Three days of lots of carbs and eating at maintenance or higher will do that. It’ll drop again. Maybe not by the end of this challenge, but it will. It always does as long as I don’t give up.
6/19 194
6/20 193.2 Thanks for the good round, everyone. I’ll be back for Round 228.
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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
06/11-115.5
06/12-115.4
06/13-115.3
06/14-115.2
06/15-115.8
06/16-115.8
06/17-115.8
06/18-116.7
06/19-115.3
06/20-115.1 (this was a bouncy round but in the end, it all worked out)
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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.
6/18 - 165.8 - that's better. Great activity day yesterday with walking to work and up and down the stairs to the stock room 85 million times. Made ribs for my dad and husband for father's day dinner...sooo gooood!!
6/19 - 166.6 - this round is a write off at this point....just going to retroactively call it a diet break. 20 days until we leave on our UK trip so I need to make some sort of impact on the scale soon so I have a buffer on our vacation. Going to make a plan tonight when I get home before I go grocery shopping tomorrow to make sure I have all the good choices available.
6/20 - 166.8 - yepppers, write off!! See you all tomorrow in the next round6 -
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.
6/17 142.6 Thank goodness I meal prepped earlier this week as it is the only thing keeping the calories down. No exercise except running around town. Water intake not great. No vitamins.
6/18 142.4 Under calories. No exercise. Ok water. No vitamin
6/19 142.4 Under calories. No exercise. Poor water intake. No vitamins.
6/20SW RND 224 147 lbs. EW 148 lbs
SW RND 225 145.9 lbs. EW 143.2 lbs5 -
Round 226
June 11 – June 20, 2023
61 year old female, 5’5”. I am married, semi-nomadic (we live in three states, Mass, Maine, Florida).
SW WW Sept 29, 2001 - 168.8 (initially lost 29.8, became staff, then weight up and down 18 years with low of 126.8)
SW MFP Sept 14, 2020 – 153 (lost 40, then stress took off another 2.2 lb with low of 120.8, then stress became gain)
SW current MFP Jan 1, 2023 – 146.6
CW 125.8
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126
Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.
History:
Harry and Han are our cats, who travel with us. Have two “kids”, who are very much adults, a DGS, and second GS on the way. We have three parents, 88(father), 86(mother), 84(MIL) still with us, and I have logically been needing to help them more as they age. I got my act in gear during COVID, somewhat inspired by NOT becoming my parents. I lost 30 lbs and was exercising daily. Unfortunately, I am an “all in or not” person. Selling family home distractions, plus medical incident with my father and all their new needs, became an excuse. A year and a half later, I gained 25 lbs and lost all my athletic improvements. I need to figure out balance and how to make health be a daily priority for life!
Round 126 153.0 equivalent 9/14/20
Round 127 149.2 9/24/20
Round 128 147.2 10/4/20
Round 129 145.8 10/14/20
Round 130 144.4 10/24/20
Round 131 142.2 11/3/20
Round 132 139.4 11/13/20
Round 133 137.2 11/23/20
Round 134 136.4 12/3/20
Round 135 132.6 12/13/20
Round 136 132.0 12/23/20
Round 137 132.0 1/2/21
Round 138 131.0 1/12/21
Round 139 128.2 1/22/21
Round 176 138.2 1/26/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 177 134.8 2/5/22
Round 178 137.0 2/15/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 181 138.2 3/17/22 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 182 137.8 3/27/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 183 133.4 4/6/22 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13 oz
Round 184 136.0 4/16/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 12.5 oz
Round 185 136.8 4/26/22 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11lb 13 oz
Round 186 136.0 5/6/22 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 187 137.8 5/16/22 Harry 10 lb 14.0 oz Han Solo 11lb 11.5 oz
Round 188 135.8 5/26/22 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 210 146.6 1/01/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12 oz
Round 211 144.4 1/11/23
Round 212 146.6 1/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 213 143.4 1/31/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 10.5 oz
Round 214 142.4 2/10/23
Round 215 140.0 2/20/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 216 138.0 3/2/23 Harry 10 lb 11.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6.5 oz
Round 217 136.0 3/12/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 6 oz
Round 218 134.0 3/22/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 7.5 oz
Round 219 133.8 4/1/23 Harry 11 lb .5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 220 131.4 4/11/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 221 130.0 4/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 222 128.2 5/1/23 Harry 10 lb 15 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 223 128.4 5/11/23 Harry 10 lb 15.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11 oz
Round 224 127.2 5/21/23 Harry 10 lb 14 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 225 125.8 5/31/23 Harry 10 lb 12 oz Han Solo 11 lb 9.5 oz
Round 226 124.2 6/10/23
Exercise & Supplements
6/11 – 4.04 Walk to marina to get car, 14’35” pace, avg BPM 121
6/12 – no exercise, cleaned and entertained #73
6/13 – no exercise, movie, cleaned & packed and back to Mass
6/14 – repeat, no exercise
6/15 – 4.09 miles, the loop plus Ivana drive, 13’31” pace, 55:16 min, 330 cal, avg HR 138 BPM
6/16 – no exercise
6/17 – no exercise, but lots of cleaning and cooking
6/18 - no exercise
6/19 – nada, nope, zip
6/20
SW: 124.2
Day/Weight/Comment
6/11 (Maine) – 124.8 Certainly not figuring out cause and effect, but maybe that is the point of maintaining in a “range”. When I hit 123.2 last week, I had no idea why, then in reverse, I have no idea why this morning had an “up” after yesterday’s logical “up”. Just keep watching…….
6/12 (Maine) – 125.0 Odd numbers continue. No reason for an “up”. Just tells us that while we can watch day to day numbers, it is the number over time that matters.
Yesterday, tried a new way of sharing one car while in Maine. Hubby took it early in the morning to head out fishing. When I wanted to us it, I walked the 4 miles to the marina for it. Worked well, other than walking with wallet and such as I was running errands directly from there.
6/13 (Maine) – 124.6 Logical? Did not pre-track my entertaining. Ate more than I should. Tried to estimate afterwards which put me in at over 2000 cal. No exercise. Number goes down.
Today is cleanup, pack. Then we are going to a movie in a theater!! Fun! Then, load car and drive home, and unpack again. Back to Mass.
6/14 (Mass) – 124.6 While I do seem to have more bad choices creeping in, I will say that I am still tracking as accurately as possible. That alone is a solid improvement. Sometimes that “bad” is not as bad as one imagined. Knowing that can be enough to stop the pattern. For example, 6/13, we were entertaining and I did not pre-track. The whipped ricotta and homemade crostini’s were too too good. I ate some with the guests, and then more after they left. Had not tracked and decided to skip the tracking for once. Later than evening, I decided to reconstruct and track, and am pretty sure that I came close to accurate. Yes, it was over 2000 cal FOR THE DAY. Then subtract an estimate of my no exercise daily burn. Ultimately, I was over, but by several hundred calories. Even if it was 500 calories, I would have to repeat this same bad behavior 7 more times to gain one real pound. So the key is to not get into a tailspin and turn that into my daily behavior again. While I value my body weight scale, IMO tracking tells me more than anything else.
Yes, I am now home and pre-tracked my day.
6/15 (Mass) – 125.2 Oops, almost forgot to post. It’s now 8:15 PM Tracking was good yesterday. It was day 3 with no exercise. Yuck! Today almost became day 4, but I got out for a fast evening walk.
6/16 (Mass) – 124.0 (Renpho 123.6) First time the two scales have differed by more than .2, and both were stubborn about staying. Today is a home day. My custom closet got installed yesterday. A big splurge for us and now I have no excuse for not keeping my stuff organized. :P Today, going to start putting things in. Going to go slow and nothing goes back in unless tried on, and will get worn.
6/17 (Mass) – 124.2 (Renpho 123.8) Second day with a .4 differential. This weekend is double father’s day. Today, I am cooking and entertaining with DS, DD, SIL, DGS, and hubby. All recipes I have never done before. Hawaiian them. Not sure how that happened, but should be fun. I’ll track today through lunch until the get together. I honestly do not have the energy to enter each of these 7 new recipes into the MFP recipe builder. So today is going to finish with thoughtful eating. Only one serving of anything and must stay an appropriate portion. Tomorrow, I will be able to track again even though we are taking my parents out to dinner.
6/18 (Mass) – 125.8 (Renpho 125.4) OMG why do I do this, and I am NOT complaining about the weight. Yesterday, I followed my plan as above, got through all the entertaining, and was planning on posting today about how I did not do my “after entertaining” binge behavior. Well, oops, I did it again. Next thing you know, the remaining 1/3 of a whole Cremora Tart was gone and in my belly. I felt disgusting!! I need to remember that. For some weird reason, I had stepped in the scale while changing before the kids arrived. Because of data, I stepped on the scale again before bed. Up 2.2 lb. Yes, I know that is not body fat gain. It was how much food was sitting in my stomach. No wonder I did not feel great. Overnight, I had hours of raging hot flashes as well. I also had hot flashes one other night a few weeks ago, when I evening binged. Seems to be another cause and effect and another non-scale reason that this behavior, that I think I enjoy doing, is actually not so enjoyable. Today is clean up, hopefully get some exercise, do returns, then take my parents out for fathers day. Stating it now, ordering the prosciutto wrapped cod. Calories are reported as 800. I can work with that for my day.
6/19 (Mass) – 125.0 (Renpho 125.2) Yesterday was good, except for missing another exercise day. Need to sort out how to change this. Cold morning just do not inspire me to get outside. Hard to believe this is June. I did get the Cod (cals were 880 not 800) and I fit my day around it. I did notice overnight that ring finger was puffy, likely from salt. The odd thing is I found the dish tasted lacking in salt, and wished I had salted it (I did not add any). Ironic that it can taste that way, yet clearing be high salt.
6/20 (Mass) – 125.8 (Renpho 125.6) So definitely not proud of how this round went. Exercise has fallen apart, I am barely doing any and the leftovers related to entertaining triggered relapsing bad behaviors. I did not track yesterday, again. I have now only skipped tracking two days since Jan 1, and they were both this week, Saturday and Monday. Heading upstairs and get myself to do some Fitness+. I want to do morning walks, but this June has had chilly mornings that do not inspire me to get out. Later in the day, I find there are too many other obligations to fit in. Posting and then heading upstairs. BUT, the good news is that I am in that maintenance range that I am trying for 124 – 126, even if it is on the higher end. Today will be a good day.
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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 -169.8 - Early Father’s Day dinner last night. Indulged in yummy Cheesecakes😳😳. Scale is reflecting it in morning.
6/19 - 168 - went for exercise at F45 and pool later.
6/20- 168.8 - didn’t do any workout yesterday. Ate mostly healthy though. Next challenge will keep an eye on protein intake as well.
Thanks for good round everyone. See you at next one tomorrow!!5 -
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 - TOM and WAY too much sodium yesterday. Just gotta trust the process this round.
6/16: 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. 227.2 on the friends scale.
6/18: away for the weekend. 226.2
6/19: 18 hr fast. 227.8
6/20: 21 hr fast. 229.8. Well this round didn't go as planned but I'm not discouraged yet. I was hoping to see some progress of course but I have a gut feeling that is water retention masking loss because I've had easy too much sodium and carbs the last few days. Gonna tighten that up in the next round and add in my beginner's workout videos.6 -
You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before
31, 5'5"
OSW: 164.2 164.5 164.9 Dec 31, 2022 165.5 Jan 5, 2023
GW: 130-135
Previous Rounds:R69: 158.1; R70: 156.5; R71: 156.3 R72: 156.3; R73: 155.2; R74: 155.4; R75: 156.1; R76: 155.6; R80: 153.2; R81: 154.3; R82: 154.1; R84: 156.5; R89: 156.7; R91: 160.1; R93: 159.3; R94: 156.1; R98: 154.5; R99: 155.9; R100: 152.8; R101: 149.7; R102: 149.0; R103: 149.0; R104: 146.2; R105: 146.6; R106: 144.6; R107: 146.8; R108: 147.7; R109: 148.1; R110: 150.1; R111: 154.3; R112: 152.6; R113: 151.7; R121: 153.0; R122: 154.8; R123: 153.9; R124: 153.4; R125: 155.6; R126: 152.3; R127: 151.5; R128: 151.0; R129: 151.0; R130: 152.6; R131: 153.9; R132: 150.6; R133: 151.2; R134: 149.3; R135: 149.5; R136: 148.4; R137: 147.9; R138: 148.4; R139: 151.9; R140: 150.4; R141: 150.4; R142: 144.0; R143: 144.2; R144: 147.0; R145: 145.7; R146: 145.9; R147: 145.9; R148: 146.5; R149: 147.3; R150: 146.8; R151: 147.9; R152: 147.7; R153: 147.2; R154: 147.0; R155: 144.7; R157: 146.1; R158: 146.6; R159: 146.3; R160: 150.2; R161: 146.7; R162: 144.6; R163: 146.2; R164: 147.3; R165: 146.3; R166: 148.5; R167: 147; R168: 148.4; R169: 151.4; R170: 148.9; R171: 144.8 R172: DNW; R173: 146.1; R174: 147.9; R175: 145.9; R176: 150.5; R177: 149.3; R179: 150.5; R180: 151.6; R181: DNW; R182: 150.2; R183: 152.9; R184: 153.4; R185: 151.3; R186: 152.3; R187: 151.8; R188: 150.9; R189: 152.6; R190: DNW; R191: 154.8; R192: 155.5; R193: 155.2; R194: 156.5; R195: DNW; R196: 155.7; R197: DNW; R198: 156.1; R199: DNW; R200: DNW; R201: 159.8; R202: 159.7; R203: 160.5; R204: DNW; R205: DNW; R206: 161.7; R207: 163.6; R208: DNW; R209: 164.5; R210: 163.9; R211: DNW; R212: 163.1; R123: 162.1; R214: 162.1; R215: 160.4; R216: 160.4; R217: 159.6; R218: 159.0; R219: 159.6; R220: 157.6; R221: 156.5; R222: 155.8; R223: 156.8; R224: 155.1; R225: 152.2
Last weight
06/10 - 152.2
Round Goal: 154.x
Workout: Swim and move
Nutrition: Log daily
Day, Weight, Comment
6/11 - 152.5
6/12 - DNW
6/13 - DNW
6/14 - DNW
6/15 - DNW
6/16 - DNW
6/17 - DNW
6/18 - 154.4
6/19 - 154.4
6/20 - 154.9 - Yesterday was madness. I went over calories by 500-ish. Dinner was pasta and cheese (I did, however, remember my lactose pills). Pre-TOM bloat is around but I'm also dealing with cramps because I'm dehydrated. I drank 90oz water and still am dehydrated so it's taking longer than usual to recover - likely due to TOM as I always feel slightly dehydrated during this time anyway and I'm starting off in a bad way. I'm still hanging on, though. I'm hoping in the next 24-48 hours TOM will hit and I'll drop off some bloat. I'm pushing water to help banish the dehydration as well. I know it takes time, but I'm ready to feel normal again haha! BigBro went and bought a car last night because his finally gave out over the weekend. We'll pick it up and drop it off at his work this afternoon as I had to drive him in today while they get everything situated (they finished up at 630pm so had to wait on banks to reopen this morning I'm sure). Starting tomorrow I have my mornings to myself to work out again, whew! I do, however, have to take the dog to be dropped off at the vet for dental work tomorrow so I may just walk. Too hot to walk the pups after dinner (we're hitting historical highs here in my area) so morning is my only chance. They get so awfully upset if I go without them so evening walks are an iffy idea at best.
Previous Day's Comments6/11 - On our way to the beach now. Uptick because something I ate (guessing the brunch we had after the run as BF also complained of stomach issues) didn't sit well. I've had abdominal cramps all night and morning. I'm a tad bloated from my body working to solve that issue, in assuming. On a happier note: I hit a PR on my 5k. My fastest (and only run entirely) 5k from before back injury and surgery was 37:11. Yesterday I ran 36:41! It may be slow compared to a lot of others but that's a HUGE deal for me. And now I have a time to beat in November. I'd like to be closer to 30min 5k in my life so I'll keep working on it though the summer and fall. Have a great week, everyone! I'll be back next Sunday or Monday 💜
6/12 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/13 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/14 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/15 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/16 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/17 - DNP - Beach Vacation
6/18 - DNP
6/19 - Not complaining. I'm dehydrated and retaining a lot of water for one. Secondly, I'm in the pre-TOM bloat phase and I'm quite puffy. Overall, though, I'm not terribly upset with the scale on my return. I know some of it will drop off with the bloat (both TOM and hydration) and the other was just me letting loose and enjoying. I didn't track food. In fact I was forcing myself to eat most of the time because I was so hot I lost my appetite. BF and Goddaughter got heat exhaustion and everyone else was so close to it that it was frightening. Our BnB was awful - the AC didn't work well so we couldn't even cool off at the house. Now I'm back to routine and hoping to see some progress. I won't by tomorrow, I'm sure, but I'm using today and tomorrow as a "practice" to get back into a healthy routine for next round!4 -
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📆 2015–2023Feb. 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: end weight 183.6 (+.6).
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.
6/18 - 184
Okay, yesterday I was well below my calorie goal. I’ve come up with a potential solution to my nighttime munchies….I’ve been conscientiously drinking at least 2 cups of calcium-fortified unsweetened almond milk every day to fight off osteopenia, and rather than having it with meals, I’m going to drink it in the evening in place of other snacks. I did last night and it was very satisfying. Tonight I think I’ll put it in the blender with ice for a “milkshake.”
@quiltingjaine You’re right, I’m sure there was a time lag on my indulgences. Oh well. Maybe I can at least finish the round no higher than I started.
6/19 - 183.8
Not much, but at least it’s moving in the right direction.
6/20 - 186.6
Not a great round, but not a complete disaster. Onward.
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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
Round 226/17 SW: 213.6 EW: 214.7 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 7.1
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!
have two dining out events planned so it will be tough....
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....
6/17 211 (-1.2/-2.6) ~🙂🙂🙂 hot damn! Tomorrow will be back up I'm sure as we did a little Father's day celebrating eating out for both breakfast and dinner. Tomorrow will include a 3 Mile walk. 3 more days to finish the round
6/18 211.6 (+0.6/-2.0) ~ Totally ok with a .6 gain with all that was consumed yesterday. Today will include a single meal out but should be within reason.
6/19 213.1 (+1.5/-0.5) ~ I'm still ok with this because I know most of it will be gone tomorrow and I'm still down 1/2 lb from the start of this round. Did have one meal out then had some caramel corn cheese corn mix... (yummy). I did get my walk in, today will be good.
6/20 214.7 (+1.6/+1.1) ~Well, not exactly where I wanted to end but....I'm learning more and more about my body and actually paying attention! The IF at 18:6 was working, but I saw an opportunity to do a "Power week" to "mix it up" which included a 20 hour fast and a 30 hour fast. I felt good about the 20 and succeeded. I was a little apprehensive about the 30 hours which was supposed to have ended this morning. I ended early last night and had dinner. I was only a little hungry but I didn't wasn't ready to sacrifice sleep due to hunger pains. I am also hanging on to water...probably due to all the "fun" I had this weekend. I drank over 90 oz of water yesterday but my trips to the bathroom were not frequent.... Today I will return to 18:6 and I expect results to follow. I've also started tracking my average weight for 7 days for comparison. It's actually a better indicator of what's really going on vs the day to day fluctuations. As always, looking forward to a new round!
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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 AW 127.95
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 Boar’s Head and Brussels sprouts
6/17 127.5 Had zoodles and italian sausage for dinner last night.
6/18 128.5 Greek side salad and 5 oz steak yesterday. No TMI
6/19 128.0
6/20 127.5 It was a tough walk home yesterday after water fitness. Only about 2 blocks but walking into the gusting wind carrying my equipment. It’s all light weight but bulky and it catches the wind.5 -
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.
6/18 138.8 – 8.31 miles walked.
6/19 140.4 – no structured walking, family bbq to DH birthday and Father’s Day, went over the top !! ☹
6/20 141 – and I continued to go over the top – why? Even walking 11.41 miles did not negate the calories I consumed!! New day today, new round tomorrow.
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!!
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Hey all, Jumping in today for the first time! My name is Sarah and I'm 44.
Daily goals
Take Vitamins
8 glasses H20 (minimum)
Only fruit or Veg for late night snacking
Daily devotional/mindfulness
Movement everyday (don't care if it's cardio/strength etc)
Track food
SW Round 226. 160
Goal Weight 137
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6/19 160
6/20 158.6 not surprised with the drop. The night before I ate a ton. All goals met yesterday!
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