Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 238

Back for another round.

Jen; 46; 5'4"

About Me:
Previous Rounds:
Goals:
* track food every day
* walk for at least one hour and/or 3 miles every day
* OR go to the gym and do 15 minutes on the bike and 30 minutes on the treadmill

Round 238
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 237.4
GW (short term): 235 220
RGW: 234

10/9 - 236.2 - 2.68 miles (walk) - 4 miles (bike) - Had to hit the gym today because I waited too long to get out walking and it started to rain. But I got to watch Red vs Blue while I walked on the treadmill which always makes me happy. But a challenge approaches: my son was craving something pumpkiny and I remembered we bought a box of pumpkin bread mix so I'm making a loaf now. So much temptation. But I already gave into nibbling on Cheetos puffs (2 here, 2 there until it added up to half a serving... oops). I do still have calories left for the day so I could have a small piece but... I really shouldn't. Decisions, decisions.

10/10 - 237.0 - 2.54 miles (walk) - 3.9 miles (bike) - Worked out at the gym again today but took the long route (one of them) home because it had stopped raining when I left and was really nice out. And then I made salisbury steak for dinner and it turned out amazing this time. I really wish I could have more because it was that good. I guess I know what I'll have for leftovers tomorrow.

10/11 - 235.8 - 2.85 miles (walk) - 5.7 miles (bike) - There was a guy using the treadmill I like so I ended up not doing my walking at the gym. I did 5 minutes extra on the bike but upped the level (and man does level 6 burn). It had stopped raining anyway so I did a circuit of the neighborhood, but didn't quite make it to three miles. And then I over ate for dinner. Made burgers, fries and Kraft mac & cheese with peas and had some of each. Add that to the leftover salisbury, potatoes and veggies I had at lunch... Oops. Oh well. If I'm up, I'm up. Not a big deal. I was hoping to be down at least a half a pound tomorrow so I could officialy reset my goal from 235 to 220. I guess I'll see what happens.

10/12 - 235.6 - 3.13 miles - Was a beautiful sunny, cool day that warmed up nicely as I was walking. Hopefully, I didn't screw things up too much munching on leftover french fries from last night (made in the air fryer). I did lot a serving as a snack because I kept taking 1 or 2 every time I was in the kitchen so they were starting to add up. Had leftover salisbury for dinner even though I told myself I would eat some of the tortilla soup. Tomorrow I'm grilling pork chops (maybe--depends if they thaw enough to marinate before dinner).

10/13 - 235.6 - 3.09 miles - Another nice day earlier, but it looks like rain is setting in again until the middle of next week so I'll probably be back to the gym tomorrow. It's been really quiet the last few days. My grandson took a trip with his dad to visit extended family so he's been gone since Tuesday night. He's usually here Wed-Saturday (well, every other Saturday and I think this was our Saturday) so it's been weird not having him here.

10/14 - 234.2 - 3.22 miles - Made some marinated pork chops for dinner. It's a marinade I got online for salmon, but it tastes just as good on pork chops with a little added rosemary in it. Then we had roasted rosemary yellow potatoes, baked zucchini and yellow squash, mixed vegetables and homemade cheesy rice. I only had a tiny portion of the rice because it was really high in calories (so delicious, though). But the rest... so amazing. I even grilled the pork chops while it wasn't raining. And I was down under 235 today! Which surprised me because yesterday's eating was a mess. I missed lunch (got distracted with other things and then it was too close to dinner), had a lot less than I expected for dinner and made up for it with a full bag of microwave popcorn and real melted butter on it. And still I was down. Spectacular. I haven't been this low in weight in like six or seven years I think. I've also lost 2" all over the place in the last two weeks (thighs, upper arms, waist and hips) which puts me down like 5" or 6" from the first time I measured in July. None of my clothes fit anymore. They're all too big. What a weird life.

10/15 - 234.2 - 3.08 miles - Weather held out for another gorgeous walk. Had some more pork chops and stuff from last night for dinner. So good. But now I want more. Of everything. It was all so delicious. But I don't have too many more calories for the day, and also, I might want to save some for other people in the house.

10/16 - 233.6 - 2.6 miles (walk) - 3.8 miles (bike) - Ended up at the gym today. It was only sprinkling when I left, but I didn't want to chance it suddenly pouring while I was a mile from home. Did 15 minutes on the bike which hurt more than usual. It's been about a week since I last rode it. I was definitely happy to finally finish that. Then I did 30 minutes on the treadmill. Started flat at 2.7mph. At the start of lap 2, I increased the incline by 2 clicks. At lap 3, I increased the speed to 2.8. At lap 4, I increased the incline bu another two clicks and at lap 5, I increased the speed to 2.9mph and at lap 6, put it up to 3.0. I forgot to turn the fan on before I started, so I was really sweating at that point. But it felt good. I then took a long walk home (about 2/3 mile) because it was still just sprinkling lightly. Had leftover pork chops for dinner (they are just so good) and now I'm making chicken stir fry for dinner.

10/17 - 234.2 - 3.89 miles - It was another beautiful fall day so I decided to extend my walk into a neighboring development just to see some different houses. It added about a half mile plus a hike up a hill back to my neighborhood. It was a nice change of pace. Will try it again. Had a light lunch and more stir fry for dinner. My grandson will be back from his trip to Arizona tomorrow so I'll have to schedule my walk around him. And my 13yo sprained his ankle minutes after getting home from school yesterday and is now on crutches so I have to get him food and drinks throughout the day. But he could also watch the 4yo while I go on a walk so (they would probably just play Minecraft the whole time)... I guess I'll see how it works out.

10/18 - 232.8 - 3.0 miles - Had to wait to go on my walk until after my daughter got home from work. I finally got out the door at 4:15 because I stopped to make sure my son didn't need anything since he's on crutches (and he wanted snacks and water). I also had to cut my walk a little short because I was really hungry and could feel my blood sugar falling and making me shakey. Got home and ate a peanut butter cup for my sugar then made enchiladas for the kids and I ate some random stuff: leftover roast chicken from the store, a baked potato with a little bit of sour cream and cheese, some mushrooms I cooked up the other day and a bunch of this veggie blend that has brussels sprouts, peppers and onions that I cooked in the air fryer. Was so good. And I have room for a popsicle later if I want.