Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 231

Round 231
July 31 – Aug 9, 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
GW Maintaining between 124 - 126

Continuing to figure out maintaining, and to work on best nutrition and exercise.

History:
Exercise & Supplements
SW: 125.0

Day/Weight/Comment

7/31 – Mass 125.6 (Renpho 125.6) I enjoyed getting to test out the Renpho “solo”, so I only had it to trust. As long as my suitcase weight will allow it, it will be traveling with me to Scotland and Amsterdam in the fall. Yesterday finished with LOTS of bad behavior, so the old me is still clearly inside and will likely always be. Fortunately, I had gotten under my goal range last week, so the damage was not so devastating. I expect today, and hopefully all of round 231 to be my new “normal”. Still of course juggling parent obligations, but pretty much back to how it was prior to my sister’s visit in early July. Hoping you are all well, and I will be back to keeping up with posts this round. Or so I hope!!


8/1 – Mass 124.6 Stayed under on today calories yesterday, though probably not the most nutritionally balanced. Something I need to return to.

8/2 – Mass 125.8 (Renpho 125.8) Yes, yesterday I was off the rails AND not nutritionally balanced.

8/3 – Maine 124.6

8/4 – Maine 124.6 Yesterday morning acted as a “think about it” moment, and it was not from the scale. I woke up with body aches, and a burning throat. Pretty certain that “burning throat” is acid reflux. After countless years, my other silent reflux symptoms (daily throat clearing) had pretty much disappeared once I began Invisalign and stopped eating and drinking coffee after dinner/in the evening. Well Thursday night, I had continued my days of bad behavior late into the night. (I have discovered how to eat with my Invisalign trays in ) As for the body pain, it was upper back. This, according to Dr. Google, can also be attributed to silent reflux. My other choice is inflammation from the massive dose of gluten I consumed on Thursday. Regardless, it is a non-scale kick in the @ss that points out I can do better.

Scale is fine, but I am learning how disconnected I am to the reality of my weight. Now that this low weight has become “normal”, I now feel “fat” at that weight. Fortunately, the mirror reminds me that all is well, but it is illuminating to see the mental component to one’s weight.

Oh, I got to walk yesterday!!!! Yay!

8/5 – Maine 123.4 Good day yesterday!

8/6 – Maine 125.8 Expected the up. Not only did I get into the bag of crunchy Cheetos I bought my grandson (they are officially gone), but I made Bolognese sauce from scratch and ate too much of that last night. Today, my dinner will be the leftovers of the pasta as my husband will never eat leftover pasta (excluding the baked sorts). Curious about tomorrow.

8/7 – Maine 125.4 Hey, I got a down that I did not deserve. I did have the leftover pasta, which with the rest of the day should have maxed me out, but I ate it too early. So I ended up eating other foods in the evening when I really did not have the calories. Today, I got in a 4 mile fast walk first thing. I am planning out the day, including what I am ordering at the restaurant this evening.

8/8 – Maine 123.8 So interesting to see how quickly things can turn around as long as it is caught quickly.

8/9

Hey there everyone!!! I am back from Maine and can I just say that Maine is absolutely BEAUTIFUL?!!! We were in York Harbor, which is on the coast, Down East, in the most perfect cottage about 1.5 miles from the water where I walked to and from most mornings for exercise. Weather was perfect, traffic was terrible.

As I promised myself, I was mindful about eating, but did not weigh or track anything. If I was at a cookout, and they were serving cheeseburgers and chips, that is what I ate. My DH and 2 DS and DDIL went out on a fishing charter, so luckily we had abundant fish one night for dinner. I also had my first ever lobster roll. For the most part I drank water, although I certainly had champagne at the wedding reception and had a couple of glasses of wine on a couple of different occasions. I never actually ate any dessert because I was too full by the time that rolled around... but I certainly had french fries (which I've not had in a very long time), and fried fish sandwiches, along with baked/broiled fish at other times.

Yesterday, I stepped on the scale, and to my surprise I had lost 1.5 pounds! HOORAY!

I will be back for the next round!!! I am going to attempt to catch up on everyone's posts to see how you've all been.




Wonderful vacation, happy to be home.

HW 137

RND 229 Average 128
RND 230 Average 126

GOALS
🏃‍♀️Run/Walk 30 + min. 7 days.
💪🏽Strength train 5 days.
🧘Continue 30 day yoga challenge.

7/31 124.6
8/1 124.6
8/2 124.6
8/3 123.4
8/4. 124.9
8/5. 125.4
8/6 127.2
8/7 124.1
8/8 123.7
8/9

39 years old. 5'5" from Greece...Glad to be back!

Many things happened and lost somewhat my way in terms of weight... So here I am again in this community of wonderful people to encourage and get encouragement from!!:)

Gained approximately 40 pounds (20kgr)..
Tried drastic measures to get back to track, but to no avail... So I am now taking it one day at a time, with baby steps and realistic -hmmmmm- goals!

CW 173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr)
GW for the 10 days 165 lbs (75 kgr)....Needed major adjustment.. That's ok live and learn!!!
UGW 125 lbs (57 kgr)

8/02 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) (last night I tried the treadmill after soooo long, next step some streching!)

8/03 -173.5 lbs (78.7 kgr) Same. Somehow my body refuses to lose weight daily... Even 100 gramms... Eventhough I went for 90 min walk with healthy food choices Perhaps I will need to adjust my 10 days goal..We will see!

8/04 - 173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) Be carefull what you wish for....I almost had a stroke when I went up the scale this morning.... Mindfull and healthy food choices, plus water plus mild exercise (only had time for a 30 min brisk walk) and just 100 gramms down... Deep breaths...this is a marathon not a spint , but I sure wouldn't mind some progress... Hopefully tomorrow the scale wont be stuck!

8/05 - VACATION!!! Much needed..No scale but mindful of the food choices! Late night drinks, instead of sugary cocktails, justsome jin and tonic or white wine...

8/06 - VACATION!! Well the grilled sardines were to die for.. I take that as a win, But alas I fell of the fried zucchini wagon!!!! And I enjoyed it!! hehehehe.. Just kidding.. I ate some but I am proud that there were still some on the table after I stopped eating! Not a very active weekend -mostly I lounged by the beach with a book!

8/07 -173.2 lbs (78.6kgr) No surprise.. I am mostly ok with the food intake of the weekend but the activity aspect, and the calories burned from exercising, were zero! That's ok.. It is becoming more profound though that I need to majorly adjust my goals, or make huge changes for food and activity.. We shall see..

8/08 - 171.9 lbs (78kgr) Finally!!! As I found out in the previous week, jusk calorie deficiency no longer works.. So last night I had 70min continuous workout .. I tried the 12-3-30 treadmill program. The problem is not the difficulty of the exercise.. It's the boredom that hits early on ... Nevertheless the scale moved!!!Hehehehehe

8/09 - 171.7 lbs (77.1 gr) Just happy to see the scale going down two consecutive days... My calorie intake was to the point and I did the 12-3-30 on the treadmill.. Not anything else though.. It was too hot!


Conclusions... What I take from this challenge is the major need to adjust my goals.. I am not at the age when you cut back on your calories and boom the pounds melt away! Also, that is not sustainable. I need to work on myself to exercise daily in some degree. Some days harder, some days simple movement will do... So the goal per 10-day challenge is 2 pounds, which seems doable.... Thank you everyone for this journey... See you at the next challeng!!!

@Anabirgite I have seen Vincenzo and the Business Proposal.. I will definitely check out Love to Hate you!! Thanks!!

@CamandJarvis My heart goes out to you and Smoke! I hope everything turns out ok! Sending positive thoughts your way....

@BringIt2023 Seems magical...

Round 231
SW :127
RSW: 121.04
RGW: 120.06
UGW: 118

7/31- 121.04,- Running late this morning, off to PT- should er really bothering me, comb of too much pickleball but I think I overdid my exercises too. 2 minutes resting squats so far. Got dressed and had to undress to weigh myself...need to start off right. Love when 10 days starts on a Monday.

8/1- 121.4, Its fun to entertain yourself- I kind of binged yesterday, was feeling sorry for myself, just being kind of pathetic, but God Blessed me- i did go play pickleball last night, actually was virtually painfree after PT, and despite having potato chips for a snack and then I added a lot of unmeasured goodies to my cauliflower pizza, came out even! I was sure I blew it or would at least be bloated which messes me mentally up too. Hope to do better today. 2 minutes squats yesterday.

8/2- 122.0 This was bound to happen- I have been pushing it on calories and sodium- So not exactly sure what affecting me right now, but I am suspicious of the sodium and water retention. i really had a lot of salt yesterday and it always seems to take a day to catch up and a day or two to even out- I am going to try not only rebalance my body but take this moment to try and rebalance my my and not become overly reactionary- Talking great words here- Only time will tell if I have convinced my self- 2:30 squat.

8/3- 121.0 Mr. Toad's Wild Ride over here! I honestly have no idea every morning what the scale will say. Trying to find peace with God in other areas of my life, accepting change and not trying to be controlling. I did not think that meant to except that I can not even control the scale - God is trying to tell me something, hope I will listen. Been suffering with being excessively tired for a week or 2- I have always had trouble sleeping, my natural progesterone is off, it peaks at wrong time of day...but lately have been exhausted, falling asleep at my desk constantly and then wide awake at 11 pm. Started taking my vitamins again, i think I need to check into this, it is getting out of hand.

8/4- 121.0 Had to get up extra early to go to PT, only had time for coffee, weighed myself 2 hours later and after being worked out- so not sure how to interpret this weight. Ate a little more then usual yesterday, not sure why, had a sweet tooth, needed a reason to get up from my desk. Lucky to be going sideways. Doing better on exhaustion, taking my vitamins again now ( tracking really helps) for my soon to be ex-husbands health insurance plan we get a health assessment- so signed up for that yesterday so will get my blood work drawn, see if I am missing some nutrients in my diet. My girlfriend had said stopping drinking milk helped with her migraines, so I gave up milk for several months- but not sure if I simultaneously finally hit menopause and my headaches have finally started subsiding. Last years assessment said I was low on calcium. I have added 4 ounces of milk a day, need to figure out some alternatives for calcium because can not eat cheese, 4 ounces is pushing it on heartburn, oh and allergic to all tree nuts.Sorry just ranting today.

8/5 120.6- Woke up today with a migraine, bummer. I had several last week was hoping was over them for a while. Coffee starting to kick in, yeah! The scale mystery continues. I was very busy yesterday and did not track well, most of the time this does not work in my favor. But I also started Invisalign 4 months ago and it has really stopped the snacking and late night eating. 4 minutes resting squat - but had to pull myself up with counter.

8/6 120.2-Mystery again! I have been watching the funnest, campiest, relaxing Korean romantic comedy on Netflix. I decided to try making some of the food they are constantly talking about on these shows. I made myself a delicious dinner last night I can not pronounce, pre-inputted recipe and was shocked to see it was over 1000 calories for 1 serving- so made few modifications, got it down to 700 something. Remembered the whole idea is we should be able to eat everything we want in moderation. Honestly the modifications did not effect the recipe at all, I have made it several times before might be what I gained weight and am back her again now that I think about it. So to make a short story long- Shocked, SHOCKED I am under because I was definitely over calories yesterday.

8/7 120.0 Tracking seems to be working, and I started to track sodium for the first time -why did I not do that before! Played pickleball the past several days, so fun to be outside and among friends- also such a calorie burner for me. Had some surprises hoisted on me Friday, will need to deal with today... Hope you all have wonderful week planned, and a Blessed day.

8/8 119.4 - Wow, did not expect this...Funny thing happened Friday. went to doctor, have been struggling for years with insomnia, falling asleep at stop lights, but also excessive migraines. Have blamed everything on my certifiable screwed up hormones. Started menopause finally, and headaches have really improved. I was there for other screenings, and out of the blue he says i really think you may have narcolepsy. ( told my GFs last night, and no I do not steal thing ( kleptomania), or have a love for dead people ( necrophilia- obsessed with corpses)- Ok we were playing pickleball and margaritas-). So I have done everything he recommended to get 7 hours sleep- which I have not done in decades and taking a stimulant in morning. Wonder if this sleeping thing might be resting my calorie needs?

8/9 119.8 -So much has happen these last 10 days...I lost a little more than I scheduled, I do not want to roller coaster so I added 50 calories to my baseline, I am hoping to slowly lose my last pound and then learn how to maintain. Maintaining has always been a struggle, I think I need to accept I have to track my food forever. Bummer next week I have to travel for work, that always throws me off and makes tracking hard since eating at restaurants and they bring in food for luncheons. Even a 1 hour time change so messes with my sleep schedule and I am just now developing a sleep schedule - Next 10 days will be challenging- see you there

Round 231
F 65, 5’6” HW 172 in 2010.
Adult life averaged 140-145
2014 - down to 128
Last nine years 🎢 128-143. Mostly 135ish. Determined for new normal to rest at 130 max.
7/31 ➡️ 143.6
8/1 ➡️ 143.6
8/2 ➡️ 142.0
8/3 ➡️ 141.0
8/4 ➡️ 141.5
8/5 ➡️ 140.6
8/6 ➡️ 140.6
8/7 ➡️ 140.8
8/8 ➡️ 140.2
8/9➡️ 141.6 🎢

8/9
10k ✅ IF ❌ Macros ✅
Calories ❌ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
NGL -Disappointed with the scale. However, not surprised. Was very careful to not consume more than 1500 cal - in my mind certainly not enough to retain or “gain” weight… I’m thinking I ate later than usual & disrupted my patterns …. and it will drop tomorrow. Had the best petite fillet w/ sautéed mushrooms last night and yes, I had a glass of wine - was a special occasion. I pre-planned my day very well and stayed within my macros. The ONLY reason why I weighed myself this morning was to be accountable- I really wanted to wait until tomorrow! My exercise today will be discombobulated… Not sure I can get in my walk/workout today but will try. (Meetings/travel).

I will do rd 232 but I am not going to weigh every day. I will weigh every three days. The scale becomes too “important,”and I must realize that it’s what I choose to do every day that brings value to this journey. It’s both amazing and disheartening how a scale dramatically influences my mood. That is not healthy! It’s more the EMOTIONAL roller coaster 🎢 that I want to end.

NSW- I feel better and clothes not as tight. Establishing a routine that works for me. Getting in better shape for hiking in October. Learning about myself! Want to focus on the journey / actionable goals and not the scale. Will weigh every three days to experiment and find what is best for me!

Ready for round 232!

8/8
10k ✅ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅
8/7. Solid day. Laughed a lot! Need to laugh more. Enjoy the small things. Increase wonder. Life is 😊 good.
Me: Doing well… Thinking I need to increase protein. Eating steak 🥩 tonight. Petite Filet and fresh veggies. Tennis, 12-3-30 and cleaning house.

I’ve started to sincerely enjoy my ACV drink between 2-3pm. (2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, juice of one lemon, plenty of water / ice and fresh basil). Yum.

So glad I found this group/challenge…. Y’all keep me going 💪🏻 strong! Have an awesome day!😎

Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻


8/7
10k ✅ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅

8/6 was a great day! I woke up positive & because it was still so hot I went indoors after a brisk 2 1/2 mile walk. Attacked the treadmill attempting to do the 12-3-30. For those that don’t know it’s 12% incline at 3 mph for 30 min - I only did 2.75 mph fo 20 min. (I kept the incline at 12% since I’m prepping for hiking in October). I could’ve pushed to 30 minutes but I was bored. I’ll have to bring a podcast that lasts longer! So I hit my 10k steps early which was really good! 💪🏻

I don’t think I’ve shared that I’m a keto believer. I’ve been low carb for the last nine years. I’ve been successful throughout the years - works for me. Macros this time around are 10/60/30. I usually hit more proteins than fat… I never hit my net carb goal. This week it’s averaged 5/60/35.

I’ve also found that for me, I have to lose weight on a restrictive diet where I can have results quickly. (Slow and steady does not win the race for me.) So three times in nine years I’ve had to lose 15 pounds and take it off quick. (The weight gain is usually over a four to six month window after maintaining for several years.). 145 is my backstop “better stop what you’re doing and lose 15!”

My challenge is alcohol. I don’t drink very often, but when I do, I make VERY BAD food choices and put on weight. I would have a drink 2 to 3 times a week, and bingo, my calories shoot up because I lose all discipline. I really do love food. I love to cook, and I love to taste lots of variety. Oh goodness, and I just love cheese! Cheese, cheese, and more cheese! And, Don’t forget chips& salsa and margaritas! It’s important to log my calories because I could easily eat 3000+ cal a day just because I enjoy good food so much! My issue is quantity. I have a bottomless pit! I really don’t crave junk food or desserts. I just plain ♥️ good food! My BMR is 1430ish and so I must eat below 1100 cal for any weightloss to happen. Each day, this past week, my calories were between 1000 and 1100. I only fell short on 10k steps one day. I closed my activity rings every day but one… so I’m very proud to get back in the self-care groove.

Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻

8/6
10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅

Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻

I hate the freaking scale. I need to make it my friend. I know it will be better tomorrow. At least I’ve lost 3 pounds so far! And, I’ve maintained my efforts for seven days…. Whoo-hoo!
I was on target for all my goals yesterday, except closing my Activity rings…. I WAS A SLOB! With the heat index of 114° yesterday I had ZERO motivation to be active. (We’ve been in a heat wave for about 10 days and I think it’s finally getting to me.) After traveling most of the morning, I just sat on the couch drinking water and watched tennis all afternoon. I usually pump weights while doing this, but not this day. I only got a couple hours sleep the night before, so I was pretty tired. I gave myself permission to take a day off from “closing my rings”.
Today will be a new day! Slept like a brick last night! Sipping my morning coffee and getting ready to embrace the day.

Receiving much insight and motivation from this thread. Thx to all. Have a terrific day!

8/5 Steps are my biggest challenge. I play tennis 4 to 5 times a week, and my Apple Watch does not pick up my steps accurately while playing tennis. Battery also low by 6 PM. I KNOW I get in my activity. Why am I relying on my stupid watch to tell me what I’ve done? I don’t even like that watch! One of my goals is to close all activity circles everyday. (45 min active, 500 active calories, standing 12) Many times I forget to turn on my activity and Boom, I’m devastated that I didn’t close my circles! I have to remember that I’ve done the work, and it doesn’t matter what I read on my less-than-perfect watch.

Another challenge that I have discovered is that ever since I was a young girl probably age 11 or 12 no matter what my weight I have always thought I was “fat”. I’ve always had a large butt and legs. I’ve always felt self-conscious, and the self-consciousness is constant - No matter my weight.

I read the battles in the challenges of everyone recording on a daily basis, and I know that there are gals out there that are struggling more than me. But my struggle is real because for the last 55 years My body image has been in the forefront of my mind. Even when I got down to 128 and was very much in shape I still thought I was BIG! That’s crazy!. I want to feel good and look good but somehow, if I’m a size 2 or a size 16 I always feel the same. My goal is to get past that. Maybe I never will.

My husband never thinks about food. Food is always first and foremost constantly on my mind. The challenge is real.

My hope is to just keep doing what I’m doing. It’s the thought process and self-talk that must change for me to be truly content.

10k ❌ IF ✅ Macros ✅ Calories ✅ 💦💦✅ Journal ✅

Stop the 🎢 roller coaster!
Let’s do this! 💪🏻🙌🏻👆🏻

🦋🌞🍒🐛🪺🍑

📆 2015–2023 July-Dec. 2023 goal — lose 20 lbs—GW 160-163. UGW 130.
R230 07/30/23: end weight 185 (+2 😡)
R231 08/09/23: goals—calories 1200-1400, walk at least 60 minutes/day, NO SNACKING.

Day, Weight, Calories, Comment

7/31 - 185.4, 1448
Ok, it is what it is. I went over my calorie goal, well below supposed maintenance. This afternoon I’m going to chart the past month or more of calories and weights to see how my record aligns with MFP and Sailrabbit and adjust from there. I feel really bloated and disgusted with myself, but I’m trying to put an “in control” spin on it. I think I’ll make my bead-free salmon patties for dinner — they’re filling and virtuous.

8/01 - 185.4, 1456
Nope, had a measured portion of penne and chicken for dinner, and was really hungry when I got home from dog training in the evening. I’m going to have a very small lunch today, and grilled chicken with cauliflower for dinner. I had a good high-protein breakfast that should hold me through the day. I really think if I ate dinner later, I wouldn’t overeat. DH likes to eat early, so I’m going to have to figure out a system that will work. Sit down with him, warm mine up later? Maybe. For 31+ years, I’ve eaten mainly by his schedule because he’s very scheduled/organized/routine-driven and I’m not, so whatever. But the early dinners just aren’t working for me anymore. Anyone else live with someone with a very different internal food schedule? How do you handle it?

8/02 - 185
Once again, my calories were great until late evening, and then I went on a carb rampage. Ugh.

8/03 - 185.2
Ok, better all around yesterday. I’m off in a few minutes for my post-cataract-surgery checkup with my regular doctor, hoping he clears me for a new prescription—my vision is blurry with my glasses. Yesterday I took Booker to the vet to weigh him — 59 lbs! Then we went to a city park that is a farm and had a lovely walk, and he saw his first chickens. 🐓 Being out there adjusted my attitude a bit — I’ve spent so much of the summer at home pulling weeds, I was kind of down. I realized how I’ve missed getting out to our beautiful parks, so I’ll be doing more of that. Also set some goals for Booker’s training, aiming to be ready for scent/nose work trials this fall, and get serious about tracking and obedience and his advanced trick dog titles. Fun, and something on my mind other than weight and food.

8/04 - 185
I can’t seem to get my calories as low as I’d like, but at least I’m hitting below maintenance the past couple of days. Off to do some dog training! One of these days I need to clean the house….nah! 😂

8/05 - 185
Ok, better in the calories. We got smoked chicken halves from our favorite bbq truck. Usually I would eat the whole thing for late lunch and skip dinner and then end up snacking late. Yesterday I ate just the breast at lunch (plus their roasted new potatoes and a beautiful peach), and ate the rest around 8:30 instead of snacking. That worked pretty well, so I’m going to try dividing my dinners, saving half for late eating.

8/06 - 184.4
Finally, a tiny dip. I didn’t split my dinner yesterday because DH made some sort of casserole with the leftover chicken, and it was really soupy (!) and not really splittable. But I did limit my snacking to a beautiful peach. Part of me wants to go for really low calories, but I know that isn’t smart. I think ~1400 is reasonable.

I like the chatter about training for something like a 10K. I keep saying I’m going to—7-8 years ago (what?!?) I got serious about it and ran 3 5Ks, a 10K, and a half marathon. I kept up the training until we moved here 5 years ago and I got PMR and was in horrible pain — could even take a short walk. I got out of the habit, got off the restrictive diet they put me on for the PMR, Covid hit, I stopped going to the gym, gained 50 lbs, and here I am. But you guys are nudging me to get back to “wunning” —walk/run intervals.

8/07 - 184.2
Rainy day, which is good for the garden, but I probably won’t get my long walk. I’ll walk this evening at doggy school. I made peach crisp last night, but the calories aren’t too bad as I increased the peaches and halved the sugar. Most recipes have too much sugar for me anyway, since I like my fruit straight up. We bought a box of Peach Truck peaches, so I froze some and made this crisp and had a piece. Otherwise, we just eat them. They’re delish!

8/08 - 184.2
Beautiful morning here, so I’m off to one of my favorite parks for a nice walk. I hope I stay awake! I couldn’t fall asleep at all last night. Nothing special worrying me, but I could shut my mind off.

8/09 - 184.6
Ok, better than nothing. I’m starting my “wunning” program today. Next round progress?

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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:
Last weight
07/29 - 152.8

Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Intentional movement 3x/week at least 15 minutes
Nutrition: Log daily

Day, Weight, Comment
7/31 -DNW
8/01 - DNW
8/02 - DNW
8/03 - DNW
8/04 - DNW
8/05 - DNW
8/06 - DNW
8/07 - 152.8
8/08 - DNW
8/09 - 151.8 - Not surprising given yesterday. I only hit 1300 calories and dinner the night before was very very small. All the rescues are, not surprisingly, full so we still have Smoke. BF is a little more normal and doesn't come off as if he's ready for him to go and has been interacting with him a little closer to normal amounts, but in a gentler manner which is a good sign. I found out the man was off his meds for a bit and thinks his dizziness is from that so he's back on them. Doing research, being off them can also cause mood swings which would explain a lot in recent weeks. Hopefully, once they hit his system fully again, he'll level out and things will calm down. I'm still nervous for my travel next week regarding Smoke, but at least there's only one full day I'm gone. I'll interact with Smoke Tuesday morning before I leave and Thursday evening when home. I'm feeling a bit better today, though still not 100% so I'm hoping to stick to my goals. Dinner is planned and pre-logged. Lunch as well. I'm only just starting to get hungry so I have a small breakfast that fits in my goals planned should I not be able to push through a fast until lunch. Despite being sore yesterday and this morning, I knocked out my intermediate kettlebell workout as well as a walk with the pups this morning. I'll do some stretching later after I take my warm shower to help reduce some sore spots.

Previous Day's Comments

Round 231 (my 66th)
July 31, 2023 - August 9, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds: RSW: 133.4 pounds 7/30/23, EO Round 230)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
7/31: 133.6 -
8/1: 134.5 - Ugh.
8/2: 134.5 - Went out last night to dinner - had salmon and vegetable sides.
8/3: 133.6 - Pizza night
8/4: 132.5 -
8/5: 132.3 - No exercise yesterday, but kept within base calories
8/6: 132.7 -
8/7: - DNW - Travel. I did get in a 7 mile hike today though.
8/8: - DNW - Travel
8/9: 134.0 - Back home this morning. Despite all the hiking we did, it did not counteract the yummy food I consumed. Not liking how the weight is creeping upwards over the past several months.

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 0.6 pounds

End Round 231~Mon July 31 2023 ~ Wed Aug 9 2023

Round 231
July 31 2023 ~ Aug 9 2023

My name is Tish.
Age: 66
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
CW:195
RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water

●Sun-July 30- ∆195●
▪︎Day1▪︎Mo•Jul 31-¤195.6
(Su•62g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day2▪Tu•Aug 1-¤195
(Mo•84g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day3▪We•Aug 2- ¤195
(Tu• 52g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day4▪Th•Aug 3- ¤194.8
(We• 53g Prot; 88ozs water)

▪︎Day5▪Fr•Aug 4- ¤194.8
(Th• 76g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Sa•Aug 5- ¤194.8
(Fr•77g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day7•Su•Aug 6-¤195.8
(Sa•62g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day8•Mo•Aug 7- ¤195.8
(Su•83g Prot; 48ozs water)

▪︎Day9▪Tu•Aug 8- ¤195.8
(Mo•56g Prot; 48ozs water)

■Day10▪We•Aug 9-¤DNW
(Tu•74g Prot; 64ozs water)After running errands, I forgot to weigh at the end of my fast. Though I'm pretty sure my weight is higher today than yesterday.
*Round End Weights*