Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 240

Sun.29.10:
Goals for this round: log everything, '100 days' habits.
Grocery shopping and meal prepping today, not much else. Will get a walk in this arvo and stretching.

Mon.30.10:
Feeling extremely unmotivated to get any work done today. I think that’s the hardest part of working from home. If I don’t “feel” like doing my actual work, it’s easy to be distracted by the jobs that need to be done around the house. So I think I’m going to do some laundry and vacuum, and hopefully then I’ll be able to just sit down and focus on my work and get stuff done.
I’ve decided to do No (added) Sugar November, which I’m taking a step further and excluding all sugar substitutes as well. This shouldn’t be too hard, as the only things I ever really have with sugar substitutes are diet coke, energy drinks (both rarely), and my protein powder. My protein powder is an exception though, I’d have a tough time hitting my goals without it. Natural sugars in fruits and vegetables don’t count, but nothing with added sugar. No dark chocolate, no breads, no pre-made sauces, etc. I’ve been doing alright with staying under 5g of added sugars, so hopefully I can stick to it the whole month.

Tues.31.10:
Nice walk last night, we’ve had a couple of crazy giant orange moon rises the past two days which feels very fitting for this time of year. My daughter will be out with her boyfriend tonight for Halloween things, so I’ll be on my own for a walk. I might try and get a shorter one in this morning, so I don’t have to do too long of one later.
Our neighborhood is a lot of empty nesters, so halloween isn’t too popular here. Won’t be handing out candy as we’d inevitably have leftovers and that’s a great way to sabotage No Sugar November. Other than that, meals are planned and prepped for today, and I’ve got a long to-do list for work, so I should get to it! Have a great day everyone

Weds.01.11:
Ended up having a candy bar yesterday, as it was Halloween and I wanted something. Also, didn't want to start out a month of no sugar with a craving! Got exactly what I wanted, and made it fit in my day. Didn't have a single trick or treater, glad we didn't buy anything to hand out.
Finished off the day with a 7.2km walk, as I didn't go for one during the morning/day. A fair bit cooler today, and a bit overcast which is a nice break from the hot weather we've been having.
Checking in every day has made me realise how truly easy it is for me to gain or lose weight. I always thought losing weight came easily, but that it was slower to gain. I've tracked my deficit all through October (garmin base calories + measured active calories for my total, minus what I ate). And I've been at an average deficit of 700 calories daily. Which averages to about 1500 calories eaten daily. Not a crazy restrictive amount! But the weight is coming off. I know I'll hit an age soon enough where it doesn't, so I really want to get to where I'm healthy and able to maintain it before the joys of getting older set in.
Today's plan is work, dinner (greek chicken with tabbouleh, tzatziki, and pita so I'll be prepping throughout the day), a walk, and stretching.

Thurs.02.11:
Almost didn’t weigh this morning because no BM. But then I reminded myself that fluctuations are perfectly normal, and if I was up a little bit, it’s okay. Was surprised to see a loss. Big dinner last night, a short walk, and not much activity during the day as I was glued to my computer.
Today will be much the same as yesterday: work, dinner, walk, and stretch.

Fri.03.11:
Surprised again at the number on the scale this morning. Had a higher calorie day yesterday, mostly because I ate everything that I had planned, but also had 2 chocolate chip mini-muffins (about the same as one regular muffin). My daughter had requested a muffin and the store didn’t have any individuals, so I got the pack. They had blueberry and mini chocolate chip. Blueberry’s my favourite, but I have a major weakness for baked goods, so any at all is a challenge to avoid. I figured I’d get the mini ones and have just one. Ended up having two (there were 12 in the package, so yay for self-control).
Despite that I woke up HUNGRY this morning. Not sure why, as my total calories yesterday were just over 1600, carbs were early in the day as usual, and I didn’t exercise much - just a leisurely 3km walk. I had to drive my daughter to school for an exam today, so didn’t get breakfast before we left, which just made it worse. So made a plan on the drive back, and am having a higher carb day today (satisfying a craving), and about 1600 calories again, which will likely affect the scale tomorrow.
I know this is a normal body thing - you lose weight, and hunger hormones are triggered. But maybe having the higher days will keep my body losing in the long run. Just making sure to log everything, skipping dinner tonight to keep my fasting window the same, keeping the carbs in the morning, and have logged everything planned to stay accountable. And really, just trying to honour and listen to my body. Hunger is a feeling I’ve often ignored, to the point that most of the time I don’t even notice it. So today we’re listening, and indulging a bit with foods that I don’t normally eat, but do enjoy. Will do ST early afternoon, and then a walk later to help use up the energy I give myself this morning before my body can decide to store it away for a rainy day 😅

Sat.04.11:
Sun.05.11:
Mon.06.11:
Tues.07.11:

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: -9.50kg | -20.93lbs
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

round: end weight; change from RSW
234: 91.60kg; -2.90kg | -6.40lbs
235: 90.35kg; -1.25kg | -2.76lbs
236: 88.25kg; -2.07kg | -4.56lbs
237: 87.85kg; -0.40kg | -0.88lbs
238: 85.85kg; -2.00kg | -4.41lbs
239: 86.15kg; +0.30kg | +0.66lbs

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
End of round 239 – 139.6