Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 239

SModa61 · October 2023

Round 239
Oct 19 – Oct 28, 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 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:

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. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing 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
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz

SW: 124.2

Day/Weight/Comment

10/19 – 125.4 Homemade egg McMuffin, English muffin with PB, 2 large decafs, later donut and more decaf, later than normal dinner of linguini with clam and cream sauce, and lots of garlic bread. Carb, carb, carb and no food from the perimeter of the grocery store. Fully expected the number, but weight is still acceptable. Need to make sure I keep reporting in.

10/20 – 124.2 We have hired a team of 4 women to add care for my mother. They will be there from 7 am to 9 pm. They will replace much of the assistance from my mother’s assisted living facility. Her apartment will still receive all the cleaning/maintenance services, and she will still have her emergency lanyard which will be available to her for overnights. She had been fighting the idea, then it seems something changed. She seemed to brighten up

10/21 – 125.6 Went out to eat for dinner, and then later got into the half gallon of ice cream that my sister needed me to purchase……

10/22 – 125.0 More not following planned eating, and nutrition is not the focus at the moment. Last night was first time being home at dinner time in a week, we went to grab subs. While there, I got the call that my father passed. After being with him yesterday, it was honestly a blessing, and I know he is at peace and not in pain. Mother does not yet know. Will be heading her way in a bit. Fortunately, her full time aids start today, and should have already arrived for the day.

10/23 – 124.4

10/24 – 124.6 I was a little out of hand yesterday, so pleasantly surprised that I stayed steady. I need to get back to proper tracking and having my calories made up of healthier food choices.

10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28

Thank you for thinking of me! @AR10at50 @tiabirdie56 @itladyee

Chapter_3 · October 2023

@potasha
you are killing it…. Keeping it simple. Why is there a tendency for most to rely on the ⚖️? Love your approach. Thank u for the inspiration.

CamandJarvis · October 2023

You don't have to be perfect, you just have to be better than you were before

32, 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; R226: 154.9; R227: 152.4; R228: 152.5; R229: 152.2; R230: 152.8; R231: 151.8; R232: 153.3; R233: 154.1; R234: 151.9; R235: 155.1; R236: DNW; R237: DNW; R238: 152.8

Last weight
10/18 - 152.8

Round Goal: 151.x
Workout: Walks with dogs daily, weather permitting - morning and evening, when possible. Run 3x/week (weather permitting) for 5k training. Kettlebell/strength 2x/week for muscle maintenance.
Water: 90oz
Day, Weight, Comment
10/19 - 152.9
10/20 - 152.7
10/21 - DNW
10/22 - DNW
10/23 - DNW
10/24 - 154.2 - I imagine some of this is from salt at dinner last night and not all damage from the weekend. I'm feeling bloated and heavy like I'm hanging on to a lot more water than yesterday. Yesterday was a total wash - I didn't manage a single thing. I was in a mood - just bleh, not interested in anything but getting the day over with and starting fresh today. Today is already better. It's pouring rain so no walk or run - the dogs are very upset and will continue to be if the forecast is accurate. Every day this week will be rainy. I did a 20 minute rower workout instead and managed to convince myself to start before I procrastinated too long. Huge win! I think tomorrow, since it is supposed to rain, I'll do a bike workout and then Thursday will be rowing again to change it up but still get my 3 days of cardio. Friday morning I have StretchZone so no workout, but my muscles will be thanking me I'm sure. I failed to do any kind of strength training yesterday so I'll have to find one more rowing workout that is similar enough to today's - it has both strength and cardio built into it so I can count it towards both. That should help me meet my goal of 3 days cardio, 2 days strength for the week despite the rain and a rough Monday start hehe I made a delicious soup for lunches this week and I highly recommend it - I didn't follow the recipe exact, but close enough. It's very earthy and tasty. I'll share at the bottom of this post for anyone interested.
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28

Previous Day's Comments

10/19 - Not bad. I did have extra calories and enjoyed a (weighed) bowl of tiramisu gelato after dinner. I also took my lactose pills which is why I'm not up more than the 0.1lb. Today was a chilly walk with dogs, a lot of work getting done, and then Thirsty Thursday later with dinner out. I have leftover peppersteak to eat on for lunch and hopefully that will hold me over until dinner. Not much else to post other than it's a busy "Friday" (off tomorrow for 9/80) with a lot of deadlines tomorrow (AKA today).
10/20 - Plans went haywire, work went crazy. BF went to Thirsty Thursday but came home for dinner since I got bombarded with back-to-back work calls from 1-4:30 in the afternoon. Managed to get everything done and finish my work to meet deadline (today, but I'm off) and then threw together a dinner from what we had available in the house. Good news, everyone loved the dinner despite it being last minute (and I was missing a couple ingredients I improvised on). Then BF wanted a sweet treat so I introduced him to mug brownies (he's not a cake guy so I found a recipe for a brownie instead.) Naturally, I had to try it and I was still recovering from the stress of work. It'll catch up to me tomorrow, I'm sure. I did an easy 25 minute run up the big hill this morning. High school football game tonight (Goddaughter is cheering at it as the final event for cheer camp - to cheer with the high school girls at the game). Think we're going to a friend's for tacos/fajitas before the game but not 100% sure. No clue on lunch but will improvise, as usual. I have some frozen broccoli steamables I can make something up with.
10/21 - DNP
10/22 - DNP
10/23 - Crazy busy weekend and I was up late last night. I was rushed to get to my desk to work as I slept through my alarm this morning and didn't have chance to weigh. Also, there was a small gap in the rain to get the dogs out for their morning potty and I wanted to ensure they didn't have to get soaked first thing. Hopefully tomorrow will be better. I'm making a ginger turmeric chicken and rice soup and roasting a couple sweet potatoes for lunches this week once my call ends. Dinner is a heavier, but still decent, nutrition-wise, salisbury steak with green beans and mashed potatoes so I'm hoping the scale isn't showing a terrible uptick from a not-great weekend. No running this week due to rain forecasted every day so I'll be supplementing with the rower or stationary bike and some bodyweight or kettlebell strength workouts. Will need to find ways to increase steps and calorie burn. Plenty of catching up to try to sneak in at some point in the coming days.
10/24
10/25
10/26
10/27

Here's the recipe I for the soup I made and now love: Lemon Ginger Turmeric Chicken and Rice

AR10at50 · October 2023

F, 58, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014. Thank you @quiltingjaine !🌸
UGW-140

10/21-168-Rode the horse this morning and now for yard work and a trip to the native plant sale. Heading to a fundraiser tonight and will try to avoid carbs including alcohol.
10/23-168-Glad it’s Monday so I can start fresh including a trip to the chiropractor. Still planting the yard and will try to get to a couple more nurseries today, then I will have been to everyone and will know what each has to offer.
10/24-169-Hmmmm….not wise eating and no exercise is a bad combo. Yoga today and more yard work and some cleaning house.

quiltingjaine · October 2023

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quiltingjaine · October 2023

Female 5’1” Age 73 years
Started Keto WOE 7/17/17 (mid-Rnd 10)
*Travel - no scale part of the time
HWE 197.0 (2/2008)
Weight on 1/17/17 174.5
OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight 1968)

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE👍👍

Rnd 7 167.0 to Rnd 17 155.5
To Rnd 27 146*
To Rnd 37 139.0
To Rnd 47 133.5*
To Rnd 57 131.5
To Rnd 67 128.0
To Rnd 77 125.0
To Rnd 87 121.0*
To Rnd 97 121.0
To Rnd 107 122.0
To Rnd 117 116.0
To Rnd 127 117.0j
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
To Rnd 217 126.5 AW 127.15
To Rnd 227 127.5 AW 128.65
SW RND 228 129.0 AW 127.65
SW RND 229 128.5 NO AVG WT**
SW RND 230 133.0 AW 129.55
SW RND 231 129.5 AW 129.4
SW RND 232 128.5 AW 128.9
SW RND 233 130.5 AW 129.6
SW RND 234 129.5 AW 129.4
SW RND 235 128.0 AW 129.0
SW RND 236 130.0 AW 128.65
SW RND 237 128.0 AW 128.7
SW RND 238 128.5 AW 128.4

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.

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 RND 239 129.5
10/19 129.0 Well, that’s a shock! I baked cookies yesterday - shortbread and Keto Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies. The keto cookies were SOOO good! Last night was candidates night. I think it went well.
10/20 128.0 My fur baby, Oskar, has a UTI and according to the docs office his weight is now 17.3#. I don’t know how he can gain when being fed the amount of food for a 9# cat!
10/21 127.5 Stress, my head is throbbing
10/22 127.5 Studio Strut week 2. It was a good day but Oskar is not really eating.
10/23 129.0 Didn’t go to bed until 2:30 am, DH’s alarm went off at 6:15. Art Quilts,etc meeting this morning. I have Dr this afternoon. Cat seems to be doing better.
10/24 127.5 after TMI

shmmm3 · October 2023

39F 5'4"
180’s; 170’s; 160’s; 150's; 140's; 130's; 120's
About me:

I could not lose weight until I shifted my mindset from "trying to lose weight" by calorie counting to "trying to decrease chronic inflammation" by eating the right foods + calorie counting.

I can maintain my good health by continuing these healthy habits:
1) noticing how my clothes are fitting and getting back to the scale and consciously recalibrating my daily diet when necessary.
2) eating primarily WFPB (Whole Foods, Plant-Based) daily to keep my daily fiber intake around 40 grams. Keep noticing where I can easily make a meal only plant-based and try to have at least one vegan meal per day and at least one fully vegan day per week (this keeps me from getting lazy with vegetables and recipes).
3) limit ultra-processed foods to almost never avoid added sugar unless it's truly a special occasion and a truly delicious dessert. Road trips are a great time for splurging on grocery store precut fruits and premade fresh spring rolls.
4) use the muscles I have so I don't lose them. Muscle maintenance is metabolism maintenance.
5) alcohol is not a necessary part of any diet. Be mindful.

Short term goals:
1)maintain my current physical fitness level and healthy diet
2)lose a little bit of extra fat

Plan to accomplish goals:
1)do something fun that challenges my fitness level at least once a week
2)be serious about no added sugar. I am addicted. I cannot control myself with "just a little bit."
3)weigh-in and track the trend weight.
4)set MFP diary settings to maintain weight at 1500 calories per day with macro goals set to 50% carbs, 20% protein, 30% fat. Try to keep weekly average of net calories within the 1500-2000 calories range dependent on exercise. As long as I meet my protein and fiber goals the carbs and fat seem to fall into place and as long as my weekly net calories are around 1800-2000 I seem to maintain weight even without extra exercise so just being more conscious of not going above 2000 should be enough. Thank you, strength training!

Round Goal: get the trend weight into 131.x and at least one of the daily weights into the 120s.

10/19Trend weight: 132.1 I kept to my plan. Really big breakfast, medium lunch, and small dinner is the routine I'm practicing right now.
10/20Trend weight: 132.1 Same same same. With the amount I'm strength training I can at least be sure that there is no "maintenance" going on. I have to remind myself that no one else cares what I weigh. It's not a number we pin on our shirts. My work-in-progress butt, on the other hand, is looking so good it's a service to the community.
10/21Trend weight: 132.1 This is day six of no scale change. Will power to not restrict calories made me eat a big bowl of beans for breakfast so that I won't overeat later tonight. So a NSV already achieved today in that despite my frustration with the scale, I'm still fueling myself appropriately.
10/22 Trend weight: 132.1 Day seven no scale change but I can see changes in myself. I may go another week in the 1800-2000 range as I'm still struggling to rid myself of my late-night snacking habit. Until that habit is gone gone gone it's probably best I don't restrict calories.
10/23 Today's weight: 132.2 Trend weight: 132.1 Reading my own posts I think it's best if I keep doing more of the same and don't try to change. Working on one little habit at a time.
10/24Trend weight: 132.2 I added a new exercise I've been practicing daily for a few weeks now that I wanted to share with y'all. An inflatable balance disk (super cheap and travel friendly) has been great to strengthen my ankles and hips after my hiking trip highlighted those weaknesses. I just stand on one leg on the balance disk while doing the regular dumbbell exercises. It really has helped me fire up the glutes and I haven't had to wear my knee brace on my walks in a week now. I always bring the knee brace in my backpack in case I need it and I haven't needed it recently

10/25Trend weight: 13x.x
10/26Trend weight: 13x.x
10/27Trend weight: 13x.x
10/28Trend weight: 13x.x

itladyee · October 2023

Hi, I'm Charissa

Thank you, again, QuiltingJaine for hosting this challenge!

62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8

Previous Goals per Round

Round 236, resumed my mandatory treadmill M-F 30 minute minimum!!
Round 237, increased from 30 minutes to 40 minutes minimum!
Round 238, returning to IF and adding healthy habits from Apple Watch promptings. 1 out of 2, IF left me very hungry this round so eating something small when I get hungry, then eating a reasonable lunch (under 300 cal) and saving the rest for dinner. I guess still IF, just shorter windows (about 14 hours). Closing more difficult rings on my watch = success!
Round 239, Continue all of the above! Increase Water

Goals This Round per Day:
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)
- Water (Goal 64 oz/SS and 96oz M-F) : ✅
- Closing my rings (which I've made a bit more difficult): 🚶🏽

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 214.6 as of 10/18/2023
Goal Weight #1 199 Target Date 4/1/2023 6/17/2023 10/01/2023 11/01/2023
Goal Weight #2 180 Target Date 6/10/2023 9/9/2023 12/30/2023 Let's hit #1 first

Goal Weight #3 160 Target Date 9/30/2023 3/31/2024
Goal Weight #4 150 Target Date 12/30/2023 5/30/2024

Round 210/1 SW: 221.8 EW: 220.6 Loss 1.2 Total Loss 1.2 (01/02/2023)
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
Round 227/18 SW: 214.7 EW: 212.7 Loss 2.0 Total Loss 9.1
Round 228/19 SW: 212.7 EW: 213.8 Gain 1.1 Total Loss 8.00 * Holiday, 6 days vac- last home weigh in
Round 229/20 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.2 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.6 A bit of a setback
Round 230/21 SW: 215.2 EW: 213.8 Loss 1.4 Total Loss 8.0 simply lost what I gained
Round 231/22 SW: 213.8 EW: 215.1 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 6.7
Round 232/23 SW: 215.1 EW: 215.1 Loss 0.0 Total Loss 6.7
Round 233/24 SW: 215.1 EW: 217.4 Gain 2.3 Total Loss 4.4
Round 234/25 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.7 Loss 2.7 Total Loss 7.1
Round 235/26 SW: 214.7 EW: 214.5 Loss .2 Total Loss 7.3
Round 236/27 SW: 214.7 EW: 216.0 Gain 1.3 Total Loss 6.0
Round 237/28 SW: 216.0 EW: 217.4 Gain 1.4 Total Loss 4.4
Round 238/29 SW: 217.4 EW: 214.6 Loss 2.8 Total Loss 7.2

SW: 214.6

10/19 215.8 (+1.2/+1.2) ~ So yesterday's weight was kind of a fluke....but it made me end the round on a low point, which sets the bar for this round so I guess it's all good (motivation, maybe). Yesterday was a salty day so I'm thinking water retention. Lots of water today!
10/20 215.4 (-.4/+.8) ~
10/21 215.1 (-.3/+.5)
10/22 215.3 (+.2/+.7)
10/23 215.8 (+.5/+1.2)

10/24 216.0 (+.2/+1.4) Bad water day and I fought between real rice and cauliflower rice. The real rice won.
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28

Chalmation · October 2023

Previous Rounds
Round 237 SW 169 EW 167.4
Round 238 SW: 166.8 EW 166.4

Round 239 SW: 167.6
Ultimate GW: 125

10/19: 167.6
10/20: 167
10/21: 165
10/22: 165.6
10/23: 165.8
10/24: 164.8

TerriRichardson112 · October 2023

JGM10Ds Round 239
🍁🍂🍃🌾🥀🌾🍃🍂🍁
🥀🌾OCTOBER 2023 🌾🥀
🍁🍂🍃🌾🥀🌾🍃🍂🍁

• In Maintenance since July 2019
• Smart BMI - optimal weight.
• Muscle/Fat %ages in normal range

Just because Covid restrictions aren’t compulsory doesn’t mean they’re not necessary.
😷Take care! Stay safe!😷
October focus:

* maintain weight < 140 (I have been maintaining since July 2019)
* Maintain Daily Solid Habits

I liked this so much I'm borrowing it.
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180's; 170's; 160's; 150's; 140's; 130's

🔹Posting weight and comments each evening.
Stats

Terri: Female; 77; Northern Ireland; married > 57 years; ex Maths teacher; volunteer group leader for U3A (University of the Third Age - life-long learning charity)
SW: 227 (Mar 2014)
LW: 130.9(14 March 2023)
GW: < 140

I am - MINDFUL - of making heathy choices
to - MAXIMISE - the achievement of my goals!
Giving up is NOT an option! I KNOW I am doing this!

JGM10Ds ROUND 239
Round 238: EW: 134.7
Day/Weight/Comment
19/10: 134.2: Daily Habits🎃
20/10: 134.3: Daily Habits🎃
21/10: 134.4: Daily Habits🎃
22/10: 134.2: Daily Habits🎃
23/10: 134.3: Daily Habits🎃
24/10: xxx: Daily Habits
25/10: xxx: Daily Habits
26/10: xxx: Daily Habits
27/10: xxx: Daily Habits
28/10: xxx: Daily Habits
Solid Habits - 2023
Update - October 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 > 5500 (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. Fitbit Zone minutes > 25
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
https://www.random.org/colors/hex

THERE ARE NO QUICK FIXES OR SHORTCUTS to achieving permanent change.
REMINDERS: One or two thoughts which might give heart to some of you.

Daily weight fluctuations are normal, and can be as much as 2 lbs a day for no apparent reason.
A general downward trend is what we are looking for.
Eating out can cause apparent weight gain because of high sodium levels, but usually goes quickly. Drinking extra water helps with this.
The human body does not react instantly to what we do to it. Sometimes it can take several days to see results.
Plateaus are a normal part of the process. The body is consolidating and adapting to your new way of eating/exercising.
The closer you get to your goal weight, the more difficult it becomes to lose weight, as your body becomes more efficient at using what you feed it.
When you exercise you build muscle, which takes up less space than fat, so use measurements as well as weight to assess your progress.
Getting/Staying fit and healthy requires a lifestyle change for most people.

Stick with the process. It DOES work! But it does take time, effort, and most of all, patience!

deepwoodslady · October 2023

Heretochange88 wrote: »

Hi All! I would love to give this a go! I started a weight loss program to kickstart my healthy eating regime nearly 2 weeks ago and my losses have been steady except for a few days where my body just said "nah let's gain 3 days straight for no reason" lol but I am determined to keep going!!

Highest Weight- 397lb (10th October 2023)
First Goal weight- 350lb by new year!

19/10- 383.8
20/10- 384.2
21/10- 385.2
22/10- 380.6 (there's the whoosh!)
23/10- 378.4 (entering a new decade! woohoo!)
24/10-
25/10-
26/10-
27/10-
28/10-

@Heretochange88 Congratulations on Firmly landing in the 70's. You are doing wonderfully!!!!!

deepwoodslady · October 2023

Round 239

MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 196 FOR ME.

“Today….I am choosing Me”

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253
Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0
R238 EW= 185.8
R239 EW= TBD

Current New Goals:
Weight:
Short Term Goal: To weigh less at the end of this round than I did at the end of the last round.
Final goal: 145-155. We’ll see how I look & feel when I get there.
Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

COLOR CODE: Fuchsia is a Happy Weight Loss for me. Blue is a sad weight gain.Black is no change.

********LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME********

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = -19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = -4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = -8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = -5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = -8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) = -2.0 GAINED(Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = -14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = -4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = -1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = -0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = -3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = (b]-16.2 LOST [/b] (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = (b]-5.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = (b]-7.0 GAINED [/b] (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = -1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = -3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = -7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = -0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 (05/12/23 thru 05/21/23) = -1.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

R224 (05/22/23 thru 05/31/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

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

R226 (06/11/23 thru 06/20/23) = -0.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.8)

R227 (06/21/23 thru 06/30/23) = -1.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.2)

R228 (07/01/23 thru 07/10/23) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.4)

R229 (07/11/23 thru 07/20/23) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 196.6)

R230 (07/21/23 thru 07/30/23) = -2.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)

R231 (07/31/23 thru 08/09/23) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 194.6)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = -3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 (08/20/23 thru 08/29/23) = -6.2 LOST (Ending Weight 191.8)

R234 (08/30/23 thru 09/08/23) = -0.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.0)

R235 (09/09/23 thru 09/18/23) = -1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 190.4)

R236 (09/19/23 thru 09/28/23) = -2.0 LOST (Ending Weight 188.4)

R237 (09/29/23 thru 10/08/23) = -2.2 LOST (Ending Weight 186.2)

R238 (10/09/23 thru 10/18/23) = -0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 185.8)

R239 (10/19/23 thru 10/28/23) = -xxx LOST (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment
10/18 …..185.8….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

10/19 -185.6- (Trend weight 186.2)

10/20 -185.0- (Trend weight 186.2)

10/21 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

10/22 -185.6- (Trend weight 186.2)

10/23 -184.4- (Trend weight 186.1) Travel today about 125 miles each way to get to the nearest Mall. Shopping for daughter’s upcoming birthday. She’s petite length and needs pants, hopefully I can find them. Feel good about the scale today. It’s a nice buffer for the meals we’ll have in the city. Tomorrow will be damage control I’m sure. I’ll try to keep a level head, keep my wits about me when I choose my foods today but no promises. My son chooses the restaurants.

10/24 -DNP- (Trend weight DNP) I had a nice day yesterday traveling and shopping with my son. I ate breakfast food for lunch (restaurant) in order to keep the carbs down. However, my son chose Golden Corral for dinner so there’s that…….We didn’t get home until maybe around 8:30 pm so I was able to skip any further food except a handful of pecan halves very late last night to keep me satisfied. Lots of walking yesterday through the malls and stores. Today I am blah. It’s rainy and cool and gray. I don’t even think I’ll get dressed today but I will try to fit in some exercise later…..maybe…. I just need a minute.

10/25 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

10/26 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

10/27 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

10/28 -xxxxx- (Trend weight xxxxx)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s

go_iris · October 2023

go_iris wrote: »

🎃🕷️🍁🦇10 day challenge 🦇🍁🕷️🎃

Update below - 0.4lbs since Sunday.

Worked out at home Sunday/Monday gym today. Walked at least 1 mile each of 3 days. Diary is honest and that's where the opportunity is!

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Hi everyone! I’ve been on MFP for more than a decade now (on & off use). I’ve gone from a SW in 2016 of 269lbs to lowest in 2017 of 143lbs.

The 143lbs was what I’d call skinny fat and suffering from severe anemia. I’m currently at 182lbs and in pursuit of recomposition down towards 150lbs while building on (what Withings scale says) is 130lbs of muscle mass.

Excited to get into these 10 day challenges. Thanks for making it!

Age: 34
Height: 5’4”
SW here - 182.6

10/23🕸️ 183.1
10/24🕷️ 182.2
10/25🦇…..
10/26🎃…..
10/27🍁…..
10/28🕸️…..

potasha · October 2023

@Cchassee you're so kind! I saw others on here doing it and since I kept sabotaging myself and using the scale to see how well I was cheating the system or how much I could get away with, the break was needed. It's been so good for me!

pettycoatjunction · October 2023

🎃🕷️🍁🦇10 day challenge 🦇🍁🕷️🎃

I’m a 5’2”, soon to be eligible for Medicare girl from the Pacific Northwest. My birthday is mid November and I would like to be in the 135-138 range as a gift to myself. Round 237 was a good start to moving the number on my scale in the right direction… now to keep the motivation in high gear! So far my strategy includes lots of water 💧 and less wine, increasing my daily steps 👣, at least 3 times a week strength training 🏋️‍♀️ and no 🚫 munching after 8 p.m. Let’s do this!

SW RND 237 148.2🤮
SW RND 238. 145.8😊
SW RND 239. 142.5🎃

10/19🕷️….. 142.9. 🏋️‍♀️👣💧🚫
10/20🦇….. 142.5. 🏋️‍♀️👣💧🚫
10/21🎃….. 141.3. 👣💧🚫🍷
10/22🍁….. 141.9. 👣💧🚫
10/23🕸️….. 141.6. 🏋️‍♀️👣💧🚫
10/24🕷️….. 141.3
10/25🦇…..
10/26🎃…..
10/27🍁…..
10/28🕸️…..

potasha · October 2023

SW RND 239 Not weighing until end of October when I hope to fit perfectly into my goal pants that are the symbol of fully re-commiting myself to daily moderation and a calm healthy lifestyle. At least, that's the plan.
10/19 Macros okay but not great, steps not met, light ST. Today will be better.
10/20 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ ST ✔️ good day and will power didn't feel tested. Routine starting to kick in?
10/21 macros ✔️ ST ✔️ steps ✔️. Today is planned as active recovery.
10/22 macros ✔️
10/23 macros ✔️ ST ✔️ steps I'm making up for today.
10/24 macros ✔️ yoga instead of ST ✔️ steps ✔️ yesterday and today already ✔️
10/25
10/26
10/27
10/28

lanniemcvern8827 · October 2023

10/19 186
10/20 185.4
10/21 185
10/22 184.8
10/23 184.2
10/24 183.4 Another beautiful fall day. Nice enough to walk to rehearsal.

2 down 10 to go to reach my goal before performance time! Thanks to you all for helping me be accountable!

Heretochange88 · October 2023

Highest Weight- 397lb (10th October 2023)
First Goal weight- 350lb by new year!

19/10- 383.8
20/10- 384.2
21/10- 385.2
22/10- 380.6 (there's the whoosh!)
23/10- 378.4 (entering a new decade! woohoo!)
24/10- 377.6lb (I would love to be close to the 360s by the end of this challenge! I'll keep plugging along!)
25/10-
26/10-
27/10-
28/10-

Heretochange88 · October 2023

deepwoodslady wrote: »

Heretochange88 wrote: »

Hi All! I would love to give this a go! I started a weight loss program to kickstart my healthy eating regime nearly 2 weeks ago and my losses have been steady except for a few days where my body just said "nah let's gain 3 days straight for no reason" lol but I am determined to keep going!!

Highest Weight- 397lb (10th October 2023)
First Goal weight- 350lb by new year!

19/10- 383.8
20/10- 384.2
21/10- 385.2
22/10- 380.6 (there's the whoosh!)
23/10- 378.4 (entering a new decade! woohoo!)
24/10-
25/10-
26/10-
27/10-
28/10-

@Heretochange88 Congratulations on Firmly landing in the 70's. You are doing wonderfully!!!!!

Thanks so much!! I am feeling super motivated right now... I know things are going to slow down eventually but I really love the "scale going down" at a fair pace right now.... I have a lot of weight to lose so I good start always helps with motivation and being able to feel and notice it physically

cpanus · October 2023

Thank you, @quiltingjaine !
73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 140.0
10/17 - 151.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then cleaned house
10/18 - 149.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing due to car issues!!
Day/Weight/Comment
10/19 - 149.1 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.30 miles in 67 mins then Grandson Duty
10/20 - 150.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/21 - 149.9 at 8:20 a.m. ...zero
10/22 - 150.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.19 miles in 100 mins
10/23 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/24 -
10/25 -
10/26 -
10/27 -
10/28 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

justanotherjen13 · October 2023

Back for another round.

Jen; 46; 5'4"

About Me:

This is my eleventh round and really appreciated having someplace to stay accountable.
Thanks to a medication I'm on for my mental health and an overeating habit, I managed to gain a lot of weight in the last year or so. On July 4, I stepped on the scale for the first time since I started the med (that is known to cause weight gain) and decided enough was enough. I buckled down and started actually recording my food for the first time in over five years and started walking every day. Now I need motivation to keep going. I'm a mom of five and grandma of one 4yo that I babysit during the week when my daughter is working.

Previous Rounds:

RND 229 - SW: 287.8; EW: 280.4 (-7.4)
RND 230 - SW: 280.4; EW: 276.0 (-4.4)
RND 231 - SW: 276.0; EW: 267.2 (-8.8)
RND 232 - SW: 267.2; EW: 262.0 (-5.2)
RND 233 - SW: 262.0; EW: 252.8 (-9.2)
RND 234 - SW: 252.8; EW: 248.2 (-4.6)
RND 235 - SW: 248.2; EW: 243.4 (-4.8)
RND 236 - SW: 243.4; EW: 243.0 (-0.4)

RND 237 - SW: 243.0; EW: 237.4 (-5.6) !
RND 238 - SW: 237.4; EW: 232.8 (-4.6)
Total Lost: 55lbs

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: 232.8
GW (short term): 220
RGW: 229

10/19 - 231.8 - 3.33 miles - Got out for my walk late because I was working on notes for a story I'm writing for NaNoWriMo. Then I had to cut the walk short because I took too long and needed to pick my daughter up from work. Still got in a good amount of walking anyway. Then I just spend the whole day writing backstories for minor characters and having way too much fun. But it kept me from thinking about snacking all day.

10/20 - 231.8 - 3.7 miles - Did an extra long walk and then got a little more exercise later walking down to the creek near our house. It's a very steep walk that switch backs a couple times with stairs that are like 10" high. It's just a rough walk, but my daughter wanted to do her senior pictures on what looks like the last nice day before the pictures are due (in two weeks). So down I went. Took like hundred pictures and we only liked a few and most of those wouldn't be acceptable for the school (not the right pose) but she wants to put them on her instagram instead. So now I have to spend the weekend going through the pictures, picking the best ones and editing them in photoshop. Hopefully we can find one that really works.

10/21 - 231.0 - 3.57 miles - The weather has taken a turn. It was in the 70s and sunny the last few days, but the temps are supposed to continue to drop the next two weeks with rain. Today was in the 60s and dreary out, but the rain stayed away for my entire walk. In fact, it was just when I got back to the house that I started to feel sprinkles. So perfect timing. Made flounder for supper. Couldn't decide on a recipe to try so just did a bunch and everyone took small pieces of the different kinds to decide which was their favorite. Me and my oldest daughter like the plain butter and dill ones the best while my son and grandson like the one with breadcrumbs and parmesan. I didn't even have a recipe for the dill one, I just had a taste for dill (I even put some on my mashed potatoes) and I know it pairs well with fish. The fish was a big success and now I think I know which ones I'll make next time.

10/22 - 230.6 - 3.58 miles - Waited to do my walk until after the football game was over which was around 1pm. That was a good choice because it was raining when I got up at 8:30am, and when the game ended it was dreary but only sprinkled a little on the entire 75 minutes I was out. It's supposed to be like this most of this week, but next week the rains are supposed to come on strong (just in time for Halloween, of course). I'll be taking walks outside for as long as I possibly can.

10/23 - 229.4 - 3.64 miles - Pulled out a pair of sweats I bought a couple years ago that got too small. They were comfy standing up but my ankles/calves were so swelled that when I sat, the cuffs would cut off circulation in my legs and hurt. I had to tie them tight because the elastic was too loose. They're still too snug for my liking when I sit down (I just like really loose clothes), but they're going to be perfect for walking now that the temperatures are dropping. Dropped below 230lbs for the first time in probably 20 years. I'm still in shock at how much weight I've lost in this short of time. I never thought I'd see the scale in the 220s again. And here I am aiming for under 200 and thinking I might actually do it this time (I've done calorie tracking before but always gave up after a month or two but it's really stuck this time). Every time I think about having a "cheat" day or giving up or whatever, I look at the most recent number and think, do I really want to take two steps back? I know I'll get back down again, but do I really want to waste two days doing it? So far the answer has always been no and I just keep carrying on losing weight.

10/24 - 230.2 - 2.34 miles (walk) - 3.9 miles (bike) - The rains started so I headed to the gym today. There was no one around so decided to use the weight machines. I did the lightest weight on the bench press, lightest weight for the butterfly one (15lbs) and 30lbs on the pulldown machine. I did 3 sets of 10 reps each. Will probably add some more sets next time. I then did my regular bike for 15 minutes and walk for 30 minutes on the treadmill. Sadly, I was back over 230lbs this morning. Guess I overestimated the amount of steak I had for lunch and rice/stir fry for dinner. Not a big deal. I cut back on both when I had leftovers and now I have a bunch of extra calories left (might have a bag of popcorn later). We'll see how it goes tomorrow. Hoping to see it back to 229 something.

10/25
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enlightenme3 · October 2023

Round 239 (my 72nd)
October 19, 2023 - October 28, 2023
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Previous Rounds:

R164 SW: 164.7, EW: 162.3
R165 EW: 161.2
R166 EW: 157.4
R167 EW: 157.0
R168 EW: 153.7
R169 EW: 154.3 - Thanksgiving week
R170 EW: 149.9
R171 EW: 151.0 - Travel almost the entire round
R172 EW: 149.7 - Christmas holidays
R173 EW: 148.6
R174 EW: 146.8
R175 EW: 145.5
R176 EW: 143.5
R177 EW: 142.4
R178 EW: 140.2
R179 EW: 139.6
R180 EW: 137.6
R181 EW: 135.6
R182 EW: 136.2
R183 EW: 134.9
R184 EW: 134.9
R185 EW: 135.4
R186 EW: 132.7
R187 EW: 132.1
R188 EW: 133.2
R189 EW: 133.8
R190 EW: 134.3
R191 EW: 132.5
R192 EW: 132.9
R193 EW: 132.5
R194 EW: 133.4
R195 EW: 132.7
R196 EW: 133.6
R197 EW: 134.9
R198 EW: 132.3
R199 EW: 130.7
R200 EW: 130.5
R201 EW: 130.7 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R202 EW: 134.5
R203 EW: 132.9
R204 EW: 134.0
R205 EW: 132.7
R206 EW: 133.2
R207 EW: 134.0
R208 EW: 134.5
R209 EW: 134.3
R210 EW: 131.8
R211 EW: 131.3
R212 EW: 132.9
R213 EW: 131.6
R214 EW: 132.5
R215 EW: 132.5
R216 EW: 132.9 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R217 EW: 130.3
R218 EW: 132.5
R219 EW: 130.7
R220 EW: 131.0 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R221 EW: 131.2 (DD wedding/travel)
R222 EW: 130.5
R223 EW: 133.4
R224 EW: 132.9
R225 EW: 132.9
R226 EW: 132.7
R227 EW: 132.9
R228 EW: 132.5
R229 EW: 133.8
R230 EW: 133.4
R231 EW: 134.0
R232 EW: 132.1
R233 EW: 131.6 (last weigh-in before traveling)
R236 EW: 132.5
R237 EW: 134.5
R238 EW: 134.3

RSW: 134.3 pounds 10/18/23, EO Round 238)
RGW: < 135.0 pounds
UGW: 130-135 pound range

Day/Weight/Comment
10/19: - DNW - traveling
10/20: 134.5 -
10/21: 134.5 -
10/22: 134.5 -
10/23: 135.6 -
10/24: 135.6 -
10/25: -
10/26: -
10/27: -
10/28: -

Total round weight loss/gain to date from EO last round: + 1.3 pounds

musicsax · October 2023

65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 239 (my 169th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, so grateful.
Want to stay under 140 this round, hopefully lose a pound and get heart rate back under 50 beats a minute, then longer term goal to get back to 135 in time for Christmas (10 weeks !).

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)
End of round 226 – 141 (1.6 pound up)
End of round 227 – 139.8 (1.2 pound down)
End of round 228 – 139.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 229 – 140.2 (0.6 pound up)
End of round 230 – 139.8 (0.4 down)
End of round 231 - 138.2 (1.6 pounds down)
End of round 232 – 140.6 (2.4 pounds up)
End of round 233 – 138.8 (1.8 ponds down)
End of round 234 – 140.2 (1.4 pound up)
End of round 235 – DNW – on holiday
End of round 236 – 142
End of round 237 – DNW, staying at DS’s.
End of round 238 – 139.8

SW RND 239
10/19 140.4 – should have known it would bounce up again!! 7.01 miles walked, all calories plus 142 eaten back.
10/20 139.8 – no structured walking yesterday as childminding little DGS, calories 270 over. Today is forecast torrential rain so little chance of a walk, need to pull back eating.
10/21 139.8 – no structured walking again yesterday – rain all day & heavy at times, we are so lucky where we live that we have no floods, my heart goes out to those in other areas of the UK that are washed out of their homes, not being able to walk pales into insignificance, I count my blessings. 88 calories over.
10/22 140.4 – it seems I’m not solidly under 140 yet! 9.7 miles walked yesterday, 86% exercise calories eaten back.

10/23 139.8 - 9.53 miles walked, 50% exercise calories eaten back. Halfway through the round & I am pleased to report no binges; let’s keep it up!
10/24 139.8 – for the second morning running the scale teased me with 139.2 and then at the last second bounced back up

; it’ll come! 8 miles walked yesterday; less than 20% exercise calories eaten back. NSV – clothes look and feel a better fit & I feel better, I’m keeping the faith!
10/25 139.8 – 8.47 miles walked, 60% exercise calories eaten back.
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10/27
10/28

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

Losingit8305 · October 2023

SW RND 239:129.8
RG: 128

10/19 129.8
10/20 130.2
10/21 130
10/22 129.2
10/23 129.2
10/24 DNW
10/25 129.4
10/26
10/27
10/28

steffibabiie · October 2023

Thurs.19.10:
Well, I messed up yesterday. I didn’t have my afternoon smoothie until I was making dinner, and then I wasn’t hungry for dinner. Ended up under 900 calories, which is right back where we started this whole thing. Planning a higher calorie day today so my weekly average works out in the right range.

Fri.20.10:
No check in

Sat.21.10:
No check in

Sun.22.10:
No check in

Mon.23.10:
Disappointed with this weekend. A lot was going on, and I let it get to me. Power outage, wildfire, and my partner was gone all weekend at a mate’s for “boy’s weekend”. I know it’s only a matter of a few days back on track to get back down, but I’m still disappointed with how I chose to respond to the stress and disruptions to my schedule.

Tues.24.10:
Feeling pretty crappy today. A combination of stress and general lack of energy because it’s so damn hot. I just need to stick to the plan, and my body will sort itself back out. Whole foods, macros and calories in the right place. It’s not that hard, but after this weekend I just keep craving sugar.

Weds.25.10:
Late post today. Overall good day, albeit too low in calories. It was just too damn hot to eat. Got a walk in late this arvo once it had cooled off. We're supposed to have rain the next few days, and cyclone strength winds, so that should be interesting.

Thurs.26.10:
Fri.27.10:
Sat.28.10:

My Info :

Working with a dietitian and my doctor to get healthy, feel great, and set a good example for my girls!
Starting Weight as of 28.08.23: 95.65kg | 210.87lbs
Progress at Start of Round: -9.80kg | -21.61lbs
Daily Calorie Target: 1400-1600
Diet: Mostly Mediterranean; focus on whole foods; no alcohol; limit added sugars
I meal prep and make most things from scratch, avoiding packaged and highly processed foods wherever possible.
Macro Breakdown: 40f/30c/30p
Intermittent Fasting: 16/8 (for now – hopefully back to ADF in the future)
Workouts: Cardio and/or circuit training 6x per week

Previous Rounds:

steffibabiie · October 2023

@Cchassee thank you! 🧡

SModa61 · October 2023

Round 239
Oct 19 – Oct 28, 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 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:

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. Hubby and I seeing our family home and downsizing 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
Round 227 125.8 6/20/23 Harry 10 lb 8.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 12.5 oz
Round 228 125.8 6/30/23 Harry 10 lb 13 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz
Round 229 125.8 7/10/23
Round 230 122.6 7/20/23
Round 231 125.0 7/30/23 Harry 10lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 232 123.6 8/9/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2.5 oz
Round 233 125.8 8/19/23 Harry 10 lb 10 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 234 125.8 8/29/23 Harry 10 lb 10.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1.5 oz
Round 235 127.2 9/8/23
Round 236 127.4 9/18/23 Harry 10 lb 6.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 11.5 oz
Round 237 126.4 9/28/23
Round 238 124.4 10/8/23 Harry 10 lb 3 oz Han Solo 12 lb 1 oz
Round 239 124.2 10/18/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 0 oz

SW: 124.2

Day/Weight/Comment

10/19 – 125.4 Homemade egg McMuffin, English muffin with PB, 2 large decafs, later donut and more decaf, later than normal dinner of linguini with clam and cream sauce, and lots of garlic bread. Carb, carb, carb and no food from the perimeter of the grocery store. Fully expected the number, but weight is still acceptable. Need to make sure I keep reporting in.

10/20 – 124.2 We have hired a team of 4 women to add care for my mother. They will be there from 7 am to 9 pm. They will replace much of the assistance from my mother’s assisted living facility. Her apartment will still receive all the cleaning/maintenance services, and she will still have her emergency lanyard which will be available to her for overnights. She had been fighting the idea, then it seems something changed. She seemed to brighten up

10/21 – 125.6 Went out to eat for dinner, and then later got into the half gallon of ice cream that my sister needed me to purchase……

10/22 – 125.0 More not following planned eating, and nutrition is not the focus at the moment. Last night was first time being home at dinner time in a week, we went to grab subs. While there, I got the call that my father passed. After being with him yesterday, it was honestly a blessing, and I know he is at peace and not in pain. Mother does not yet know. Will be heading her way in a bit. Fortunately, her full time aids start today, and should have already arrived for the day.

10/23 – 124.4

10/24 – 124.6 I was a little out of hand yesterday, so pleasantly surprised that I stayed steady. I need to get back to proper tracking and having my calories made up of healthier food choices.

10/25 – 123.8 Not sure how that is possible, but grateful.

10/26
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10/28

Chapter_3 · October 2023

R239
F, officially 65, 5’6”, married
HW 172lbs in 2011
Lost 30 lbs in 2014 to LW of 128lbs.
Yo-yo ⬆️⬇️since 2014 - 145-128lbs several times since then…. When I hit 145lbs this past summer, I decided to take total charge again… Hopefully will be the LAST time… My life goal is to maintain 128 to 130 the rest of my healthy life! These next 5+ pounds will be the hardest!
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SW RND 239= 133.0
My 9th Round - down 10lbs since my first MFP round 80 days ago… 12 pounds since mid-July.

Updated GOAL: 128lbs by 11/20
Continue all health basics/activities. ⬆️ walking ⬆️ST 🏋️‍♀️
Will welcome ALL NSVs!!!!

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/19⚖️133.0
Yesterday: Dinner was wonderful last night. I ate very small amounts - a little bit of everything but macros were out WAY out of whack - starting big-time today. Tracked 1409 cal, but 100net carbs!!!! YIKES! OH MY, I’m going to be feeling it today… Enjoyed time w/ my family so much… I was able to ✅ exercise min and 8k steps yesterday.

Today another new beginning! (Even though I’m exhausted, I’ll do my best… )

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/20 ⚖️ 132.2 😊
Yesterday I was a slug… I’m guessing a possible letdown from our returning from our hiking trip and our birthday(s) week. While minuscule movement, I managed to ✅ calories and macros. Not all lost.
Tennis today, more walking and ST🏋️‍♀️.

My thought processes were both forgiving and filled with excuses yesterday. I fluctuated between giving myself permission to have a rest day to beating up on myself for not getting outside on such a gorgeous day… Just when you figure your thought processes are working… A reverse step creeps in…

NSV: As I look back to the beginning of October, I have to give myself kudos for making it through vacation and two birthdays and still dropping… Still being active and staying on this journey!

I ordered “Atomic Habits.” I thought it would be a good book to incorporate into my journey… Have any of you used his method in becoming more healthy/losing weight? Thoughts? LMK!

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/21 I had a crazy fun day yesterday, starting with a 3+ hour tennis match… 12k+ steps, 2025 cal burned, 186 ex minutes ✅macros and cals. It’s amazing what a beautiful day and great exercise can do for your health… Does anything hurt on my body? Not what u might expect…. Only my LEFT BIG TOE! 😂 It’s very strange… I don’t recall hurting it and it’s never hurt me before so let’s just see what happens today.

My energy level stayed up all day until 7:30 PM. I crashed… Then woke up at 1 AM and I’ve been blowing & going ever since. I’m sure it will hit me mid-afternoon. I thought healthy, living and exercise help you to sleep better?

Skipping tennis this morning because my body needs to rest but I plan on a good long walk before then… Soccer fields late today to watch the DGS… Filling up on protein, protein, and more protein today. A

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/22⚖️ 🚫not gonna ⚖️today. Feel bloated and so I’ll put it off. 10/20 Was too good to be true so I’m just gonna enjoy that for a while longer. (Oh, no, is my emotional 🎢 reappearing?!?!!)

I hit my targets yesterday, except steps and no ST. Only 6K. Ate 128g of protein so I accomplished that. My “no sleep” caught up with me around 2:30 -took a 2 hr nap. Went to DGS soccer tournament… beautiful eve. Today, tennis then walk.
NSV- went to my “wish vault” and zipped up my old jeans! 5 lbs to go! Also, Figured out how to calculate trend wait by exporting my MFP data to an XL spreadsheet. I know MFP “sort of” calculates it for you when you complete your daily diary entry… But I wanted to see it ON PAPER in graph form. My XL spreadsheet says I’ll hit 128lbs 11/27. WHAT THEN?!

Here’s the deal: I know that’s not the end game, and I have to keep preparing my mindset – this is my life. PERIOD. My “life-style”, yes… (For some reason I’m not crazy about that word, so I hope to come up with a new one). Also, make sure to recognize “triggers” and actively choose new habits to replace old ones… My “hitting goal” and future choices must support this journey. Feeling clean /healthy needs to be a BETTER feeling than literally anything else…
(Daily affirmations)
One choice at a time….

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/23 131 ex min, 826 ex cal, 10k steps ✅ macros, 1623 cal - the 3rd most calories I’ve had since mid-July when I started this journey. However, no carbs or processed food. When I got home from tennis, I was super hungry and decided to eat a 14oz ribeye. Later, a small dinner. Tons of 💦 but a little sluggish in the afternoon. Thinking I’m still recovering from not sleeping Friday night… Felt good otherwise. Ready for a positive, focused and grateful week. Tennis, Stretching and ST 🏋️‍♀️.
Good luck everyone!

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/24 I’m falling off the my step wagon. Only 6.5k steps yesterday. Unhealthy trend. My day got disrupted because I was called to take my grandson to the doctor - entire afternoon was shot. (Although I had a wonderful time with him!) Hard for me to regroup when disrupted. Is that an excuse or a “trigger”? A lack of routine creates excuses for me. I recognize my steps & consistency has fallen off since getting back from vacation. Need to regroup and get it done.
✅ exercise, cals, macros, stretching. But 🚫🏋️‍♀️.

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/25⚖️ 132.6 😐
No reaction to the scale. I know I’m doing my best. Yesterday I conquered my downtrend of not walking enough and hit all other goals except ST 🏋️‍♀️.
✅ 10.5k steps, 1286 cal, 1043 move cal, 139 ex minutes. Stretched.

I really have to start strength training 🏋️‍♀️ a minimum of 3x per week. Once or twice is not cutting it. That will make all the difference in the world… A new HABIT to be formed. I don’t know why I am inconsistent in that arena… needs to be incorporated with diligence because it’s so healthy! Will help me feel better and invigorated. I need it-Especially at my age.
Come on! 💪🏻😎

NSV: clothes continue to loosen and body comp is changing. I haven’t mentioned IF recently because it’s been a natural progression- not anything I actually set out to achieve. Some days I’m OMAD. My eating window is noon-6pm. I continue to wonder why the pounds aren’t dropping off … more readily… but that’s just me I guess. 🏋️‍♀️ should assist by increasing metabolism. Continuing to enjoy the process and taking pride in loving ME!

We are welcoming, our sixth grandchild into the world today! I only mention our grandson in my posts because he’s the only one that lives near us. Our other four live in NC and SC. Our granddaughter being born today, is in Texas. We hope to see our out-of-state grandchildren, much more often.

Today: 5mi, ST 🏋️‍♀️

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻
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10/26
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antiderivative · October 2023

Round 239
Jillian Age 37 and 5'1"

HSW: 179.8
CSW: 161.2
GW: 130 (From an Overweight BMI to Normal)
UGW: 116 (Optimal BMI)
Mini GW: 158 (From an Obese BMI to Overweight)
RGW: 159

Previous Rounds:

Round 228 : 166.8 to 165 (-1.8)
Round 229 : 165 to 164.6 (-0.4)
Round 230 : 164.6 to 163 (-1.6)
Round 231 : 163 to 161.6 (-1.4)
Round 232 : 161.6 to 160.4 (-1.2)
Round 236 : 163.4 to 161.8 (-1.6)

Round 238 : 162 to 161.2 (-0.8)

Overall: Rounds 228-238: 166.8 to 161.2 (-5.6)

Round Goal: 159
🏃‍♀️ 10/19: 161.2
🏃‍♀️ 10/20: 160.6
🏃‍♀️ 10/21: 159.6
🏃‍♀️ 10/22: 159.8
🏃‍♀️ 10/23: 159.8
🏃‍♀️ 10/24: 160.8
🏃‍♀️ 10/25: 160.4
🏃‍♀️ 10/26:
🏃‍♀️ 10/27:
🏃‍♀️ 10/28:

potasha · October 2023

SW RND 239 Not weighing until end of October when I hope to fit perfectly into my goal pants that are the symbol of fully re-commiting myself to daily moderation and a calm healthy lifestyle. At least, that's the plan.
10/19 Macros okay but not great, steps not met, light ST. Today will be better.
10/20 macros ✔️ steps ✔️ ST ✔️ good day and will power didn't feel tested. Routine starting to kick in?
10/21 macros ✔️ ST ✔️ steps ✔️. Today is planned as active recovery.
10/22 macros ✔️
10/23 macros ✔️ ST ✔️ steps I'm making up for today.
10/24 macros ✔️ yoga instead of ST ✔️ steps ✔️ yesterday and today already ✔️
10/25 ✔️✔️✔️ yesterday.
10/26
10/27
10/28

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 239

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