Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 246

BillyAZ · January 6

Morning All,

Had a very disciplined and focused day yesterday. One meal, a couple of juices and four hours of tennis had to pay dividends and did as I managed to break through that day of leveling off to drop 1.1lb more. For the first time this week, felt it being a chore as a little bit of lethargy and hunger set in. Just about to wrap hour 20 of today’s fast and aiming to at least stay 18/6 if not 20/4 for the coming week. The initial big losses have come and gone so now it’s slow and steady toward <200 in January.

1/1 217.3 😱
1/2 212.7 (-4.6)
1/3 208.5 (-4.2) (-8.8)
1/4 206.7 (-1.8) (-10.6)
1/5 207.0 (+0.3) (-10.3)
1/6 205.9 (-1.1) (-11.4)

Hope everyone has a great day!

Cheers,

Billy

quiltingjaine · January 6

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
To RND 237 128.0 AW 128.7
SW RND 238 128.5 AW 128.4
SW RND 239 129.5 AW 128.5
SW RND 240 130.5 AW 128.7
SW RND 241 128.0. AW 129.61
SW RND 242 130.5 AW 130.8
SW RND 243 131.5 AW 132.2
SW RND 245 133.0 AW 134.5

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

My 240th round!

SW RND 246 134.5 AW 134.2
12/28 131.5 Drank plenty of water, 16g total carbs Going to brunch with friends at 11. Be strong, be strong, be strong.
12/29 133.5 Potatoes and toast with steak & eggs yesterday. I ate about 2/3 oz of cheddar and 2 strips of bacon for “supper.”This weight should go quickly. Having Chicken Crack Casserole today. Arts and crafts “get rid of the goodies day” today.
12/30 134.5 No idea why my weight is up except possibly not enough water. The keto bar cookies I made (I didn’t have any leftover goodies) were quite popular. Our California neighbors are coming up today and she is planning to make a ham dinner for some of us while they are here. I hope she realizes that people make plans for New Year’s Eve!
12/31 134.0 Great Greek today.
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 134.5 @4am WHY am I awake this early??? California neighbors are fixing ham and turkey today and going back to Cali tomorrow. I’m making “Smashed Crisp Potatoes” or something like that. I don’t generally eat potatoes but will try these. I know they will send ham and turkey home with all of us and try to get us to take anything refrigerated or frozen. They brought us 2 shopping bags of fruit that I will end up taking to DD#2’s school. They clearly don’t understand low carb/no sugar.
1/2 134.0 I think I will treat the neighbors to Sticky Buns this afternoon. I hope I can be strong and avoid them! Tomorrow starts my New Year. I will get measurements and photos somehow.
1/3 134.0 I expected this to go up because
I made (and ate) Sticky Buns for or neighbors yesterday. And I forget measurements so will try to remember tomorrow morning. Maybe if I hang the measuring take over the coffeemaker. post new round
1/4 135.5 WTH Delayed result of sticky buns? I ate well yesterday and drank water.
1/5 135.0 I realize that I am stress eating, not something I remember ever doing in the past. At least I don’t have “unfriendly” junk in the house. Haven’t tracked at all this week or diligently for months.
1/6 135.5 🤷‍♀️ Yesterday was a good day. Macros were right on target and I actually tracked my food.

quiltingjaine · January 6

See you tomorrow in Round 247!

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10906447/just-give-me-10-days-round-247#latest

justanotherjen13 · January 6

Jen; 47; 5'4"

About Me:

This is my eighteenth round and looking forward to participating again.
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. We live in the Pacific Northwest where we're entering the rainy season and I just started a job in November 2023 after being a stay-at-home mom for 23+ years which makes getting any outdoor exercise difficult.

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)
RND 239 - SW: 232.8; EW: 226.4 (-6.4)
RND 240 - SW: 226.4; EW: 220.6 (-5.8)
RND 241 - SW: 220.6; EW: 217.2 (-3.4)
RND 242 - SW: 217.2; EW: 214.0 (-3.2)
RND 243 - SW: 214.0; EW: 213.6 (-0.4)

RND 244 - SW: 213.6; EW: 211.2 (-2.4)
RND 245 - SW: 211.2; EW: 219.4 (+8.2) !!!! (It was the holidays so I'm okay with this)

Total Lost RND 230-RND 245 (Jul 23 - Dec 23): 68.4lbs

Goals:
* track food every day
* no snacking after work
* make healthier food choices

Round 246
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 219.4
GW (short term): 200
RGW: 216

12/28 - 216.0 - 1286 steps

12/29 - 217.6 - 8338 steps

12/30 - 218.6 - 8608 steps

12/31 - 219.4 - 8121 steps - (Forgot to post this last night) Today was the last day I gave myself permission to pig out and just eat what I want without weighing or counting calories or even caring about what I was eating. The last week, I'd had all the things I had been missing for the previous 5+ months and I have no regrets. Today before lunch, I had some Sour Cream & Onion chips then my husband ordered pizza so I grabbed a few Philly Cheesesteak slices as I left for work. Then after work, I ate some more pizza and had the rest of my chips and dip I bought yesterday to celebrate the end of the year. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll be back on track. I already packed up the uneaten bags of chips to take downstairs in the morning so they won't tempt me. I can't wait for the new year and what it will bring. I really think I'll hit my goal of 165lbs by the end of the year. At the very least, I'll get below 200lbs sometime this year and that will be awesome because I haven't been that light in 24 years.

1/1 - 218.4 - 8074 steps - I did good today. I had half a sandwich for lunch before work and a full sandwich on my lunch break with some grape tomatoes and half portion of veggie straws. When I got home I had the last of the Christmas leftovers, one small slice of pizza and some more veggie straws. I was still under my calories for the day so I think I'm back on track. I was kind of hungry at work, but we were also talking about food a lot (my co-worker got an instant pot so I've been giving her tips).

1/2 - 215.0 - 9406 steps - Long day at work. Was just tired and hungry when I got home but first had to clean up the kitchen and feed the cats and my food was already cold when I finally sat down. I ate the dinner I had put aside for myself (and logged) but also had the last slice of pizza that was in the fridge and a bit of a Hershey bar. Sigh.

1/3 - 215.6 - few steps - Just really depressed today. Might be because I didn't get enough sleep so I've felt tired and sluggish all day and ended up snacking on junk food to try and feel better. Very bad habit. But now the junk food is mostly gone. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

1/4 - 213.4 - few steps - Made ham for dinner (in the instant pot) and it turned out amazing, so of course, I was pulling pieces off to munch on while I finished the rest of the food and when I put the food away. Tomorrow is back to work.

1/5 - 214.2 - steps - Work was... intense. We have flash sales on Fridays so people come in like crazy. Our sale was $1.79/lb chicken breasts and thighs. We had to package up a ton of it but that's a job for one person working 8 hours doing nothing else. Meanwhile working the counter was another full-time job as was running our other sale items (chuck roasts and steaks). There were only two of us from 3 until 6 and then it was just me after and I had to clean up the mess we had everywhere because we didn't have time to do anything. Thankfully, this means the day went by really fast, but I was exhausted when I got done, and when I'm tired, I want to snack. Then my son texted, wanting donuts so I bought three and he let me have a bit off of his and I had a bit of Hershey bar. Hopefully, it didn't do too much damage.

1/6

Corina1143 · January 6

Cori, 74, f, 5'8", starting weight 220s
My Round 1 sw= 175.6 ew=174.8
Round 2 sw= 175.4 ew= 173.2
Round 3 sw= 172.6 ew = didn't weigh
Round 4 sw= 177.8 ew= 174
Round 5 sw= 174.8 ew= 174.8
Just trying to be healthy. Weight loss is an extra bonus.

Eventual weight goal = 164

12/27 = 175 sleep not good, eating not good, no exercise. Why do I white knuckle it through the difficult time, then fall apart immediately after? Gotta do better!
12/30 = 176.4 sleep ok, eating bad, no exercise.
12/31 = 177
1/1 = 177.8 bad day yesterday, ate better than I have been, lots of room for improvement. Bad nights sleep. Too cold to walk, so walked the aisles at Walmart, but it was crowded, so walked slowly trying not to run over people. It's too cold to walk outside today and the gym is closed. I'm up 4.6 pounds in December and another .8 today. I don't want to gain back what I've lost, and I'm tired of losing and gaining the same weight over and over. Ive got to figure this out.
1/2 = 176.6 didn't eat well, didn't walk, didn't sleep well
1/3 = 178 didn't eat well. Didn't walk. Slept better
1/4 = 177.7 didn't eat well. Walked to the store and bought an 🍎 apple. Slept well
1/5 = 178 ate junk. Didn't walk. Slept 1 hour.
1/6 = 178, ate a candy bar and hostess cupcakes both yesterday, first of anything like that in 1.5 years.
Barely got out of my recliner. Slept.

deepwoodslady · January 6

Round 246

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

ROUND 203 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
R245 EW= 179.2
R246 EW= 183.0

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

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = -17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 (11/28/23 thru 12/07/23) = -1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 179.2)

R244 (12/08/23 thru 12/17/23) = -0.6 LOST (Ending Weight 178.6)

R245 (12/18/23 thru 12/27/23) = -0.6 GAINED (Ending Weight 179.2)

R246 (12/28/23 thru 01/06/24) = -3.8 LOST (Ending Weight 183.0)

Day/Weight/Comment
12/27 …..179.2….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND

12/28 -179.4- (Trend weight 179.3)

12/29 -179.8- (Trend weight 179.3)

12/30 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW)

12/31 -183.8- (Trend weight 180.2

01/01 -181.6- (Trend weight 180.3)

01/02 -181.4- (Trend weight 180.4)

01/03 -181.4- (Trend weight 180.5)

01/04 -182.0- (Trend weight 180.7)

01/05 -DNW- (Trend weight DNW) Back to my school bus schedule for DGS in Kindergarten. Up at 6:15 which is about 4 hours earlier than usual so I typically do not weigh on Fridays. Yesterday I worked on finishing up removing and packing up the Christmas décor. So many steps! It felt like the old days when I worked before retirement!

01/06 -183.0- (Trend weight 180.5) I have not been doing well since Christmas. I have let the festivities get the best of me. I have abused the leftovers. I have done way more sitting than moving. It’s time to get my butt in gear. I usually get “on a roll” and do well. I go in streaks and right now I’m on a bad one. It’s time to get back on the good side of the tracks. I know I can do this if I try harder. Sometimes I just get burned out. I’ll see you next round. Hopefully I’ll be back with a vengeance!

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

jerier · January 6

SW RND 246
12/28: 135.2. BMI 24.9
12/29: 134.4
12/30: 133.8
12/31: 133.2
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆: 134.2
1/2: 134.2
1/3: 133.8
1/4: 133.8
1/5: 133.0
1/6: 132.4. BMI 24.4

This was a very productive round for me. I’ve been following the clean keto WOE and incorporating 16:8 to 18:6 IF. I’ve found combining both lifestyles to be most beneficial.

Clean Keto satisfies my appetite which was insatiable prior to 100% adoption of the WOE.

Intermittent Fasting has been instrumental for avoiding snacking and late hour eating. 16:8 is my normal and 18:6 is my extended for apoptosis.

I look forward to reading everyone’s progress in Round 247.

majork29 · January 6

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

5'1", female, 52 years old.
SW: 187.0 CW: 187.0
R246
RGW: 186.0
FGW: 160
UGW: 120

Goals for this Year

• Be able to wear my wedding ring again

Goals for this round

• Track daily
• Journal Daily
• Drink 64oz of water daily
• 8000 Steps/day

12/28 - No weight, 5,972 steps, low for the day, did not track water but I know it was not good

12/29 - 187.0, 5,882 steps, low for the day, need to work on getting a walk in or getting on the treadmill. Did not track my water again.

12/30 - 188.0, 6,067 steps, low for the day but I am tracking and really that is my main goal this week. Did not track water. Overall a good day. Did some work, had to spend time on the phone getting our internet and tv fixed. Almost 2 hours, not fun but things seem to be so much better now. Ended the evening by doing up some new nails.

12/31 - 186.8, 5,882 Steps, very low for the day. I ordered a new scale, both one for the house and 1 for travel. I don't want to use travel as an excuse to not weigh myself. Had a good evening with friends last night.

1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆186.4, 4,174 steps very low, wasn't feeling great and didn't end up doing a lot.

1/2 - 188.6 - 6,875 Steps, still low but getting better. My new scales arrived and I like it. I also bought a travel scales, which will help for those weeks when I am traveling for work and fun. Today is a long work day and should help me to get all my steps in.

1/3 - 187.6 - 8,376 steps, Got it done!! I had a really long day but I managed to get my steps in!!

1/4 - 187.8 - 4,230 steps, very low. I'm just not getting my steps in. Next week I will be working on that more. I think that I need to simplify how many goals I work on each round. Going to tr only 1 next round.

1/5 - 187.0 - 7,196 steps, almost to m goal, still a little low but getting better. I bought a new water bottle now to remember to fill it and keep it with me.

1/6

Leigh_b · January 6

10 Day Challenge

RND 246 (my first)
53 y/o Female - 5’3”

SW: 155.8 - heaviest I’ve been since childbirth (my youngest is 14). Joined MFP in 2011 and got down to bouncing between 125-130 lbs consistently for several years. Over the past 2 years I have gained 25 lbs - with 16 of them coming in 2023. It’s time for me to get back to basics and do what I know works. Be active, be consistent, log everything.

Happy New Year! Here’s to a productive and successful 2024 🥳

12/28 - 155.8 - ran 3 (very slow) miles

12/29 - 155.0 - ran 3 miles with short intervals

12/30 - 155.0 - ran 4 miles today

12/31 - 154.7 - happy to be going in the right direction….now need to hang onto the trend into the new year. Rest day today. Tomorrow i will begin the Winter Warrior Challenge. 31 days….3 miles each day….OUTSIDE. Living in Michigan, that can be quite challenging in January. so far it has been a very mild winter. We had snow on Halloween but nothing since. Anticipating that will change in the next week or so. I have done this challenge several times in prior years but have not done it for the past two. My best fitness years have begun with this challenge so I decided to take it on even though I don't feel “ready” for it. Excited to be doing it again. Cheers to the last day of 2023!

1/1 - Happy New Year! 155.2 - had some salty food last night ringing in the new year - so hoping that is the cause of the gain and that I will be going in the other direction again soon. Ran 3 miles today. Day 1 of the Winter Warrior Challenge. 30 more to go - 3 miles outside - every day in January.

1/2 - 154.7 - Day 2 of Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles

1/3 - 153.8 - Day 3 Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles

1/4 - 154.4 - Day 4 Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles. Sunny but cold today. My legs are starting to feel tired - need to make sure I am spending time with my foam roller

1/5 - 154.9 - Day 5 Winter Warrior Challenge - 3 miles. Disappointed that my weight went back up - hoping it is just that my dinner was quite salty last night. I was REALLY hungry yesterday. Overate my budget by 200 calories 🙁. I’ve been trying to drink a lot of water today to flush the salt, but we are going out to dinner with friends tonight - so I will just put the salt right back in.

1/6- 155.6 - net for this challenge was only (0.2) - very disappointing and hoping to see better results in the next round. Went out to dinner with friends last night. Split my dinner in half with the intention to bring half home. Half the sandwich made it out with me…but none of the fries 😕. There were also appetizers and dessert (split 4 ways) I had not intended to eat….and 1.5 glasses of wine….overall not the right meal to support any kind of weight loss. Winter Warrior Challenge Day # 6 ‐ 4 miles.

Sgomes16 · January 6

SW 153.2 RND 246
12/28 153.0 📝
12/29 152.6 📝🧘‍♀️
12/30 153.2
12/31 DNW
1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆 DNW
1/2 DNW-back home now, weighing will start back up tomorrow!
1/3 152.3 📝🧘‍♀️
1/4 153.2 📝🧘‍♀️
1/5 152.2 📝🧘‍♀️really healthy day eating
1/6 152.0 📝🧘‍♀️1.2 pounds lost this round

psychethelover · January 6

34 y/o, 5’8
OSW: 348.1 lbs
RSW: 322.3 lbs
UGW: 150 lbs
RGW: less than now

RND 246 - My RND 5
12/28 322.3
12/29 322
12/30 320.1
12/31 319.2
1/1 317 🥳🥳🥳 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆
1/2 318.5 (Woops, forgot to post yesterday)
1/3 319.4
1/4 317.2
1/5 316.1
1/6 315.4

Total loss for round: 6.5 lbs

pettycoatjunction · January 6

I’m a 65 year young gal working on getting rid of those last 8 pounds. Last go-around I didn’t always manage to get my steps in due to my walking partner (dog) being on house arrest due to a pulled muscle. Also went on a mini vacation. This round I would like to get back on track so I can start the next round strong! Here we go! We got this! And yes, I’m late to this party due to that mini-vacation!

🌻SW RND 237. 148.2🌻
🎄SW RND 245. 138.5🎄

SW RND 246. 140.3
12/28. DNW
12/29. DNW
12/30. DNW
12/31. 139.9. ✏️👣💧
1/1 139.5. ✏️👣💧
1/2. 139.3 ✏️👣💧🏋️‍♀️
1/3. 138.7. ✏️👣💧
1/4. 138.3. ✏️👣💧🍷
1/5. 137.8. ✏️👣💧🏋️‍♀️
1/6. 136.9. YES!!!!! Finally flirting with 136!!!!

Onewomanswalk · January 7

RND 246: My Journey ~ Round 3
F, 67, 5’4" ~ SW-231 Ultimate goal weight of 160lb at the end of RND 278

End of last round- 222.8

12/28~ (Day 21) - 221.7 ~ Planning, when will I learn?
~It's a new round, but the same goal. Keep logging in and choose the end goal; a healthy active lifestyle. Yesterday was not what I had hoped for. Maybe that is the problem, hoping and not planning. I talk about planning, but then I procrastinate until it's too late because the time to act (exercise, eat) is here and I am 'not in the mood' to think about it. Planning, when will I learn? It seems like such a good idea, but my follow-through sucks! On the happy side whatever I am doing is working.

12/29~ (Day 22) -222. ~ I am feeling positive today.
~Though the weather is sucky I will walk after work today. 2 miles is the goal. My knee, you are probably tired of hearing about it (sorry), is still stiff and sore from my last walk. It doesn't help sitting most of the day for work, I do get up and walk the stairs at least once every couple of hours and stretch a bit. Hopefully, the stiffness and pain will ease up a bit soon. I was at full year before the last knee replacement was pain-free. I must remember that and keep up the rehab. I have a new bike I want to get on ASAP.

12/30~ (Day 23) -221.1 ~ Woo-hoo!!! 10 pounds gone forever!
~ This challenge is so inspiring. All the support from this group, the ideas and successes you all share keep me logging on every day and I am finally seeing success can happen.

12/31~ (Day 24) -220.2 ~ Last day of 2023! Make it Work.
~ Almost noon and not a thing accomplished. So, I will post, get up off my a** and get moving. It’s a pretty day; cool, slightly overcast, and dry. Depending on the tide, I’m headed out the door for a walk and perhaps some beach time. Then, what to cook for dinner? I’m staying home safe tonight with my husband with a toast at midnight to start the new year. Happy New Year to you all. Be safe and my god bless you all with a successful, New Year-New you!

01/01~ (Day 25) -220.7
~ Well, that was not at all what I planned. I ate too much, way too carb-heavy, and erratic, and I missed lunch. Thank God that is behind me. New year – New me. Procrastination (I’ll do it later) should be my middle name. How, do I get out of that mindset? I would think after 67 years I would have figured it out. It’s so easy to say, ‘Just do It’. But the follow-through, ugh, I need help. Suggestions?

01/02~ (Day 26) -222.8 ~
~ Yesterday was good. The sun was shining which always helps the mood, but it was a push from you that got me to move, over 6500 steps. I probably won't do that today unless the rain ceases. But I will do something.

01/03~ (Day 27) -223.2 ~
~So, I increased in steps when the sun came out and got 2-1/2 miles walking yesterday. I should have stopped after 2 miles. Sleeping last night wasn’t great. Today I am stiff, sore, and moving slowly. I opted out of a walk today and will get back at it tomorrow with caution, pushing is one thing but knowing my limits is also important. I am intentionally going over my calories tonight. ½ cup of ice cream occasionally helps lift the spirit. After all, life is for living. I’m thinking about my goals for the next round but should be focusing on finishing this round with a win. I may change my mind about the ice cream. I’ll drink a glass of water and think about it.

01/04~ (Day 28) -224.3 ~
~ I finally ordered another scale; this one is about 20 years old. I think it is ready for retirement (like me). I have a hard time believing I am gaining this much weight over this round when I am being so careful. Nasty out today, yuck, rain, dark skies and my mood matches the weather. I ate well, but exercise sucked as I was on the computer all day for work. At least Ozzie (my cat) was entertaining, if a bit disruptive when I was trying to concentrate on my worksheets. I’m brain-dead. It will be early to bed tonight.

01/05~ (Day 29) -223.2 ~
~ Wow! 200 calories over today! I swear I want this. So why the self-sabotage? I am not following my quote. Why am I choosing not to change this round? Thank goodness. This day will not sink me. Tomorrow will be better.

01/06~ (Day 30) -224.0 ~
~300 under today. I guess it all balances out in the end. This round was disappointing, I ended up heavier than I started. Is it me or the scale? Probably me, I’m feeling bloated and heavy. It might be the lack of walking, or exercise. So, round 247 must begin with a positive attitude and good follow-through. Hopefully, the knee/leg will ease up a bit if I can find a flatter area to walk, this hill is wreaking havoc on my recovery. Damn, I sound like a whiny butt.

Whatever you are not changing, you are choosing.

Read that again!

justanotherjen13 · January 7

Jen; 47; 5'4"

About Me:

This is my eighteenth round and looking forward to participating again.
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. We live in the Pacific Northwest where we're entering the rainy season and I just started a job in November 2023 after being a stay-at-home mom for 23+ years which makes getting any outdoor exercise difficult.

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)
RND 239 - SW: 232.8; EW: 226.4 (-6.4)
RND 240 - SW: 226.4; EW: 220.6 (-5.8)
RND 241 - SW: 220.6; EW: 217.2 (-3.4)
RND 242 - SW: 217.2; EW: 214.0 (-3.2)
RND 243 - SW: 214.0; EW: 213.6 (-0.4)

RND 244 - SW: 213.6; EW: 211.2 (-2.4)
RND 245 - SW: 211.2; EW: 219.4 (+8.2) !!!! (It was the holidays so I'm okay with this)

Total Lost RND 230-RND 245 (Jul 23 - Dec 23): 68.4lbs

Goals:
* track food every day
* no snacking after work
* make healthier food choices

Round 246
heaviest: 294 (7/4/23)
SW: 219.4
GW (short term): 200
RGW: 216

12/28 - 216.0 - 1286 steps

12/29 - 217.6 - 8338 steps

12/30 - 218.6 - 8608 steps

12/31 - 219.4 - 8121 steps - (Forgot to post this last night) Today was the last day I gave myself permission to pig out and just eat what I want without weighing or counting calories or even caring about what I was eating. The last week, I'd had all the things I had been missing for the previous 5+ months and I have no regrets. Today before lunch, I had some Sour Cream & Onion chips then my husband ordered pizza so I grabbed a few Philly Cheesesteak slices as I left for work. Then after work, I ate some more pizza and had the rest of my chips and dip I bought yesterday to celebrate the end of the year. Tomorrow is a new day and I'll be back on track. I already packed up the uneaten bags of chips to take downstairs in the morning so they won't tempt me. I can't wait for the new year and what it will bring. I really think I'll hit my goal of 165lbs by the end of the year. At the very least, I'll get below 200lbs sometime this year and that will be awesome because I haven't been that light in 24 years.

1/1 - 218.4 - 8074 steps - I did good today. I had half a sandwich for lunch before work and a full sandwich on my lunch break with some grape tomatoes and half portion of veggie straws. When I got home I had the last of the Christmas leftovers, one small slice of pizza and some more veggie straws. I was still under my calories for the day so I think I'm back on track. I was kind of hungry at work, but we were also talking about food a lot (my co-worker got an instant pot so I've been giving her tips).

1/2 - 215.0 - 9406 steps - Long day at work. Was just tired and hungry when I got home but first had to clean up the kitchen and feed the cats and my food was already cold when I finally sat down. I ate the dinner I had put aside for myself (and logged) but also had the last slice of pizza that was in the fridge and a bit of a Hershey bar. Sigh.

1/3 - 215.6 - few steps - Just really depressed today. Might be because I didn't get enough sleep so I've felt tired and sluggish all day and ended up snacking on junk food to try and feel better. Very bad habit. But now the junk food is mostly gone. Hopefully tomorrow is a better day.

1/4 - 213.4 - few steps - Made ham for dinner (in the instant pot) and it turned out amazing, so of course, I was pulling pieces off to munch on while I finished the rest of the food and when I put the food away. Tomorrow is back to work.

1/5 - 214.2 - 7983 steps - Work was... intense. We have flash sales on Fridays so people come in like crazy. Our sale was $1.79/lb chicken breasts and thighs. We had to package up a ton of it but that's a job for one person working 8 hours doing nothing else. Meanwhile working the counter was another full-time job as was running our other sale items (chuck roasts and steaks). There were only two of us from 3 until 6 and then it was just me after and I had to clean up the mess we had everywhere because we didn't have time to do anything. Thankfully, this means the day went by really fast, but I was exhausted when I got done, and when I'm tired, I want to snack. Then my son texted, wanting donuts so I bought three and he let me have a bit off of his and I had a bit of Hershey bar. Hopefully, it didn't do too much damage.

1/6 - 213.8 - 7881 steps - I'm struggling to not munch on a bunch of stuff after work. I usually eat a bigger meal when I get home, but I had something for breakfast and eating after work would have put me very close to the limit on my calories so instead I just had a helping of Veggie Straws but my cravings are telling me to go back and get the bag and eat the rest of them. There's a reason I left the bag downstairs. I just need to distract myself until my sleeping pills kick in about an hour or so from now.

GregoryStaley · January 7

Back for another round. Began a week before Thanksgiving at 203. Starting weight this round is 195. Goal weight this round is 193. Ultimate goal is 156 pounds. Biggest mistakes last round: not enough water, mixed nuts, and inaccurate tracking. So....... start every day with a 1/2 liter of water after weigh in, track food as you eat. Make a plan for each day and stick to it! Nothing changes if nothing changes! It's the Carbs!!! Stay away from the nuts, give em to the squirrels!

12/28-195
12/29-195
12/30-195
12/31-194 Logging my food after every meal! Drink more water, less coffee!
01/01-194 Went to see UCONN women play Marquette with Liz and Dennis. Great game, ate popcorn and a hot dog with roll. Came home and didn't fall apart. Right back with LowCarb!! *Note to self- Special occasions of any sort are like walking on a cliff edge with the wind blowing towards the sea. Don't test yourself.
01/02-194
01/03-194
01/04-194 I seem to be losing steam. Back to basics; read the lo-Carb literature! Its the Carbs, stupid! One Snickers bar is too many and a thousand is not enough.
01/05 -194
01/06-194 Not much movement over the last week! This is a good time to go back to basics; a daily plan, entries after every meal, water and PATIENCE!!!!! It's the Carbs, stupid!

Smallc10 · January 7

Thank you! Started back up in Rd 247, loved how easy it was to stick for 10 days!

SW Rd 246 164.6 EW 161.8 I call that a huge success! Starting weight was a bit artificially inflated but I'm very happy with the results

BillyAZ · January 7

Morning All,

This ten day challenge couldn’t have gone much better for me. Did pretty much everything as planned with the diet and exercise. 247 will be much more of a fight than week 1 has proven to be…but I’m up for it!

1/1 217.3 😱
1/2 212.7 (-4.6)
1/3 208.5 (-4.2) (-8.8)
1/4 206.7 (-1.8) (-10.6)
1/5 207.0 (+0.3) (-10.3)
1/6 205.9 (-1.1) (-11.4)
1/7 205.9 (+/-0) (-11.4)

Hope everyone has a great day.

Cheers,

Billy

majork29 · January 7

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

5'1", female, 52 years old.
SW: 187.0 CW: 187.0
R246
RGW: 186.0
FGW: 160
UGW: 120

Goals for this Year

• Be able to wear my wedding ring again

Goals for this round

• Track daily
• Journal Daily
• Drink 64oz of water daily
• 8000 Steps/day

12/28 - No weight, 5,972 steps, low for the day, did not track water but I know it was not good

12/29 - 187.0, 5,882 steps, low for the day, need to work on getting a walk in or getting on the treadmill. Did not track my water again.

12/30 - 188.0, 6,067 steps, low for the day but I am tracking and really that is my main goal this week. Did not track water. Overall a good day. Did some work, had to spend time on the phone getting our internet and tv fixed. Almost 2 hours, not fun but things seem to be so much better now. Ended the evening by doing up some new nails.

12/31 - 186.8, 5,882 Steps, very low for the day. I ordered a new scale, both one for the house and 1 for travel. I don't want to use travel as an excuse to not weigh myself. Had a good evening with friends last night.

1/1 HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎆186.4, 4,174 steps very low, wasn't feeling great and didn't end up doing a lot.

1/2 - 188.6 - 6,875 Steps, still low but getting better. My new scales arrived and I like it. I also bought a travel scales, which will help for those weeks when I am traveling for work and fun. Today is a long work day and should help me to get all my steps in.

1/3 - 187.6 - 8,376 steps, Got it done!! I had a really long day but I managed to get my steps in!!

1/4 - 187.8 - 4,230 steps, very low. I'm just not getting my steps in. Next week I will be working on that more. I think that I need to simplify how many goals I work on each round. Going to tr only 1 next round.

1/5 - 187.0 - 7,196 steps, almost to m goal, still a little low but getting better. I bought a new water bottle now to remember to fill it and keep it with me.

1/6 - 187.2 - 3,343 steps, not even close to my goal. Had a long drive yesterday but we got hubby's sun hat from the RV so he has it for next weekend. Spent an hour with friends which was just awesome. I went earlier in the day for a pedicure so my feet will look nice on the beach. Overall a pamper day for me.

tiabirdie56 · January 7

End Round 246 Wed Dec 28 2023 ~ Sat Jan 6 2024 ~

Round 246
Dec 28 2023 ~ Jan 6 2024

My name is Tish.
Age: 67
Height: 5'7.5"
USW: 260
2023 Start Wgt:Don't know(Jan1)
CW:
RG: 80ozs to 96ozs water

●Wed12/27-∆DNW●
▪︎Day1▪Thu•Dec 28-¤DNW
(We•81g Prot; 64ozs water)

Day2▪Fr•Dec 29-
(Th•81g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day3•Sa•Dec 30- ¤DNW
(Fr•74g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day4•Su•Dec 31-¤204
(Sa•69g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day5•Mo•Jan 01-DNW
(Su•83g Prot; 60ozs water)

▪︎Day6▪Tu•Jan 2- ¤204
(Mo•59g Prot; 64ozs water) Gonna take a little time.

▪︎Day7▪We•Jan 3-¤203.5
(Tu•76g Prot; 80ozs water)

▪︎Day8▪Th•Jan 4 -¤204
(We•86g Prot; 64ozs water)

▪︎Day9▪Fr•Jan 5-¤204
(Th•62g Prot; 70ozs water)

■Day10▪Sa Jan 6-¤204
(Fr•78g Prot; 64ozs water)

Intermittent Fasting
●Thu▪︎12/28-6:30pm●
29▪︎1/Fri•7pm
30▪︎2/Sat•12:30pm-17.5hrs/9pm
31▪︎3/Sun•12:30pm-15.5hrs/
01▪︎4/Mon•9am-15hrs/8pm
02▪︎5/Tue•11am-15hrs(5pm)/7pm
03▪︎6/Wed•XXXX
04▪︎7/Thu•7pm
05▪︎8/Fri•12pm/17hrs
●Sat▪︎01/06•●

*Round End Weights*

▪2018▪
{Mar 19~Round 34- lost 2.8 lbs~215.8}
{Mar 28~Round 35 - lost 2.4 lbs~214}
{Apr 7~Round 36 - lost 1 lb~212}
{Apr 17~Round 37 - lost 5.6 lbs~206.4}
{Apr 27~ Round 38 - lost 1 lb~205.4}
{May 6~ Round 39 - lost 3.4 lbs~202}
•••Transition Round⬇•••
{May 17~Round 40 - lost 3 lbs~199}
{May 27~Round 41 - lost .8 lbs~198.2}
{Jun 6~Round 42 - lost 2.6 lbs~195.6}
{Jun 16~Round 43 - lost 1.4 lbs~194.2}
{Jun 26~Round 44 - lost 1 lb~193.2}
{Jul 6~Round 45 - no loss~193.2}
{Jul 16~Round 46 - lost 3.6 lbs~189.6}
{Jul 26~Round 47 - lost 1.4 lbs~188.2}
{Aug 5~Round 48 - lost 1.8 lbs~ 186.4}
{Aug 15~ Round 49 - lost .8 lb~ 185.6}
{Aug 25~Round 50 - lost 3 lbs~ 182.6}
{Sep 4~Round 51 - .4 lb gain~ 183}
{Sep 14~Round 52 - lost 2 lbs~ 180.8}
{Sep 24~Round 53 - lost 1 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 4~Round 54 - lost .8 lb~ 179}
{Oct 14~ Round 55 - gain .8 lb~ 179.8}
{Oct 24~Round 56 -lost 3.2 lbs~176.6}
{Nov 3~Round 57 - gain 1.6 ~178.2}
{Nov 13~Round 58 - gain .2 ~178.4}
{Nov 23~Round 59 -lost1.2 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 3~Round 60 -gain 3.4lb~180.6}
{Dec 13~Round 61 -lost 3.4 lbs~177.2}
{Dec 23~Round 62 - lost 2.8lbs~174.4}▪2019▪

{Jan 2~Round 63 - gain 2.8 lbs~177.2}
{Jan 12~Round 64 -lost 1.2 lbs~ 173.2}
{Jan 22~Round 65 - gain 1 lb ~174.2}
{Feb 1~Round 66 - loss 1.4 lb~ 172.8}
{Feb 11~Round 67 -gain 2.4 lbs~175.2}
{Feb 21~Round 68 - loss .6 lb~174.6}
{Mar 3~Round 69 - gain .4 lb~175}
{Mar 13~Round 70 - lost 3.2 lb~171.8}
(Lowest weight 171.2~March 17, 2019)▪RETROSPECT▪This is the point when I looked too bony to myself. I purposely wanted to gain back 10lbs. I'd lost 89lbs in a little over a year, but I thought it was too fast, even though it didn't seem fast during the process!
{Mar23~Round 71 - gain .4 lb ~172.2}
{Apr 2~Round 72 - gain 2.6 lbs~ 174.6}
{Apr12~Round 73 - gain 3.6 lbs~178.2}
{Apr 22~Round 74 - lost 2.8 lbs~175.4}
{May 2~Round 75 - gain 1.8 lbs 177.2}
{May 12~Round 76 - lost 3.2 lbs~ 174}
{May 22~Round 77 - gain 4 lbs~ 178}
{Jun 1~Round 78 - lost 2 lbs~176}
{Jun 11~Round 79 - lost .2lbs 175.8}
{Jun 21~ Round 80 - gain .2 lbs~ 176}
{Jul 1~Round 81 - gain 1.4 lbs -177.4}
{Jul 11~Round 82 -gain .8 lbs -178.2}
(*Round 82 • LIFE STRESS ROUND* gains begin)
{Jul 21~Round 83 - gain 2.8 lbs-181}
{Jul 31~Round 84 -loss 1 lbs - 182}
{Aug 10~Round 85-gain 1.6 lbs-183.6}
{Aug 20~Round 86 - gain .6 lbs - 183}
{Aug 30~Round 87- gain .6 lbs -183.6}7 1.2 lbs -184}
{Sep 29~Round 90 - lost .8 lbs -183.2}
{Oct 9~Round 91 - gain .4lbs~183.6}
{Oct 19~Round 92-lost 1.8 lbs 181.4}
{Oct 28~Round 93 -gain 1.6 lbs~183}
{Nov 8~Round 94 -lost .4lbs~182.6}
{Nov 18~Round 95 - gain 1 lbs~183.6}
{Nov 27~Round 96 -lost lbs~183.4}
{Dec 8~Round 97 - gain 1.8 lbs -185.6}
{Dec 18~Round 98 - 185.6}
{Dec 25~Round 99 -185.6}
▪︎2020▪︎

{Round 136 - 215 EW}Dec 31 2020(1/01)
????
▪︎2021▪︎
{Round 137-209.8 EW}Jan 11 2021
{Round 138- 209.5 EW}Jan 21 2021
{Round 139- DNW EW}Jan 31 2021
{Round 140- EW}Feb 10 2021
{Round 141- 211 EW}Feb 20 2021
{Round 142- 215 EW}Mar 2 2021
{Round 143- 215 EW}Mar 12 2021
{Round 144- 215 EW}Mar 22 2021
{Round 145- 214.3 EW}April 2 2021
{Round 146- DNW EW}April 11 2021
{Round 147 - 216 EW}April 21 2021
{Round 148 - 216.3 EW}May 01 2021
{Round 149 - DNW EW}May 11 2021
{Round 150 - 216.7 EW}May 21 2021
{Round 151 - DNW EW}May 31 2021
{Round 152 - 216.2 EW}June 10 2021
Round 153 - 215.6 EW}June 20 2021
Round 154 - 216 EW}June 30 2021⬅
Round 155 - 212.6 EW}July 10 2021
Round 156 - 209.4 EW}July 20 2021
Round 157 - 208.8 EW}July 30 2021
(???? is diet break)
Round 158 - 206.6 EW}Aug 9 2021
Round 159 - 204.6 EW}Aug 19 2021
????Round 160 - 202.6 EW}Aug 29 2021
Round 161 - 200 EW}Sep 8 2021
Round 162 -196.8 EW}Sep 18 2021
Round 163 - 198 EW}Sep 28 2021
Round 164 - 197.6 EW}Oct 8 2021
Round 165 - 195.2 EW}Oct 18 2021
Round 166 - 197.6 EW}Oct 28 2021
Round 167 - 197.4 EW}Nov 7 2021
Round 168 - 198 EW}Nov 17 2021
~illness spanning next 4 rounds~
Round 169 - DNW EW}Nov 27 2021
Round 170 - 188.2 EW}Dec 7 2021
Round 171 - 189 EW}Dec 17 2021
Round 172 - 191 EW}Dec 27 2021
▪︎2022▪︎
Round 173 - 193.6 EW}Jan 6 2022
Round 174 - 194 EW}Jan 16 2022
Round 175 - 196 EW}Jan 26 2022
Round 176 - 197.8 EW}Feb 5 2022
Round 177 - 199 EW}Feb 15 2022
Round 178 - 199 EW}Feb 25 2022
Round 179- 205 EW}Mar 7 2022
•March 15, 2002- 202.5lbs
Round 180- 203 EW}Mar 17 2022
▪︎2023▪︎
Round 210- 210.4 EW}Jan 11 2023
Round 211- 211.7 EW} Jan 21 2023
Round 212- 212.5 EW} Jan 31 2023
Round 213- 215 EW} Feb 10 2023
Round 214- 212 EW} Feb 20 2023
Round 215- 211.8 EW} Mar 2 2023
Round 216- 212.6 EW} Mar 12 2023
Round 217- 209.3EW} Mar 22 2023
Round 218- 208 EW} Apr 1 2023
Round 219- 206.8 EW} Apr 11 2023
Round 220- 202.9 EW} Apr 21 2023
Round 221- 203.7 EW} May 1 2023
Round 222- 203 EW} May 11 2023
Round 223- 202 EW} May 21 2023
Round 224- 201.6 EW} May 31 2023
Round 225- 200.3 EW} Jun 10 2023
Round 226- 199.6 EW} Jun 20 2023
Round 227- 199 EW} Jun 30 2023
Round 228- 198.1 EW} Jul 10 2023
Round 229- 196 EW} Jul 20 2023
Round 230- 195 EW} Jul 30 2023
Round 231- 195 EW} Aug 9 2023
Round 232- 196 EW} Aug 19 2023
Round 233- 193.5 EW} Aug 29 2023
Round 234- 195.5 EW} Sep 8 2023
Round 235- 196.8 EW} Sep 18 2023
Round 236- 196 EW} Sep 28 2023
Round 237- DNW EW} Oct 8 2023
Round 238- 196 EW} Oct 18 2023
Round 239- 198 EW} Oct 28 2023
Round 240- 198 EW} Nov 7 2023
Round 241- 199.5 EW} Nov 17 2023
Round 242- 199 EW} Nov 27 2023
Round 243- 199 EW} Dec 7 2023
Round 244- DNW EW} Dec 17 2023
Round 245- DNW EW} Dec 27 2023
Round 246- 204EW} Jan 6 2024

cpanus · January 7

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
12/26 - 147.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...2.74 miles in 75 mins w/DH!! to the Rocky Road
12/27 - 148.8 at 8:30 a.m. ...zero
Day/Weight/Comment
12/28 - 148.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.21 miles in 109 mins
12/29 - 147.6 at 8:40 a.m. ...another zero
12/30 - 146.9 at 8:15 a.m. ...zero
12/31 - 148.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...3.38 miles in 73 mins
01/01 - 147.7 at 9:20 a.m. ...6.79 miles in 146 mins
01/02 - 148.3 at 6:30 a.m. ...zero
01/03 - 147.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...zero
01/04 - 147.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.04 miles in 104 mins
01/05 - 148.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero
01/06 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Family got together for Salad Saturday!
Good luck everyone!
Chris

itladyee · January 8

Hi, I'm Charissa

Thank you, QuiltingJaine for keeping us focused!

62 y/o female
OSW 2022-03 230.3
1SW 2023-01 221.8
1SW 2024-01 223.4

Round 246, just in the nick of time!!! In the course of a year, I managed to gain. Normally this would upset me and I'd throw in the towel, only to gain more weight; but I did have success in 2023. Life just got in the way and I lost my focus. During the ride, I learned some things that work and truly are sustainable, I also learned that I need to work on my emotions and how they relate to how I treat or mistreat my body.

So here we go 2024... my motto -
🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!

Goals this round:
*This round will be odd, but it will be a start. I will be on vacation 12/29 - 1/2. I will get plenty of exercise (walking) but I probably won't begin the nutrition refocus until I get back since I won't be cooking and not sure what my options will be.
1/3 on...
- Tracking to the best of my ability 🍎and staying under calorie budget (just say NO!)

Defining a higher calorie budget which will make the loss slower but again, more sustainable.
Also get rid of the oops factor. When targets are too low, it easy to say...Oops, I went over so I
might as well have...<fill in the blank>

- Water (Goal 32 - 64 oz - starting slower to incorporate success) : ✅
- Closing my rings : 🚶🏽

Stats and Previous Rounds

HW: 230
CW: 223.4 as of 12/27/2023

2023 Round History

2023 EOY Results = 1.6 Gain

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
Round 239/30 SW: 214.6 EW: 216.8 Gain 2.2 Total Loss 5.0
Round 240/31 SW: 216.8 EW: 216.8 Gain 0.0 Total Loss 5.0 ~ Vacation and didn't weigh so just going to leave it here even though its not right🙂
Round 241/32 SW: 216.8 EW: 220.2 Gain 3.4 Total Loss 1.6 at least I know why....
Round 242/33 SW: 220.2 Can't find my scale and totally missed reporting this round
Round 243/34 SW: 220.2 EW: 216.4 Loss 3.8 Total Loss 5.4 .
Round 244/35 SW: 216.4 EW: 218.8 Gain 2.4 Total Loss 3.0 .
Round 245/36 SW: 218.8 EW: 223.4 Gain 4.6Total Gain 1.6 .

2024 Round History

I restarted my counter for 2024 since 2023 was basically a wash ....
2024 YTD Results = 4.4 Loss

Round 246/37 SW: 223.4 EW: 219 Loss 4.4 Total loss 4.4 .

Goal Weight

Goal Weight #1 213 Achieved on:
Goal Weight #2 203
Goal Weight #3 193
Goal Weight #4 183
Goal Weight #5 173
Goal Weight #6 163
Goal Weight #7 153
Goal Weight #8 143

🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!

SW: 223.4 end of round 245
12/28 223.8 ~ This morning was a Don't think, just do it morning. I set the alarm to make sure I woke up in time to exercise. I wanted to turn over and go back to sleep but I didn't. Went to the gym. Weights: Arms & Legs. 10 minutes on the bike and 20 minutes on the treadmill. Always happy when it's done!🙂 Lots of junk in the house from the holidays. I forgot I made Buckeyes as they were in the refrigerator. I tried one and then had another, they were so good. I'm going to freeze them into individual servings for portion control

. The rest of the stuff is going out (garbage) tonight. We leave tomorrow for Vegas for 3+ days so I will come back to an empty house and start with a clean slate!
12/29 223.6 ~ 🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Shoulders, Back and a little chest🙂 30 minutes on the treadmill. Ready for mini vacation!!
12/30 *vacation*
12/31 *vacation*
1/1 *vacation* Happy New Year!!! Getting lots and lots of steps in. Big dinner last night but mostly sea food. One more day then a travel day. It's been fun!
1/2 * vacation* Travel day. Interesting...the last couple of trips I've actually been ready to come home. Real work starts tomorrow. There was alcohol to celebrate the new year, but today...I turned down mimosas at breakfast. A start🙂 Nothing changes if nothing changes!
1/3 223.6 I didn't want to budge this morning but 🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Shoulders, Back and Chest - 2 exercises each body part. 30 minutes on the treadmill. The scale remained the same after 4 days of splurging... It was all the walking!! You have to be willing to change what you think is good enough! I increased weights on my roll machine today and contemplated on my laterals (next time)! Also back on the fast train today (IF) only 20 minutes left. I can do it

1/4 222.4

Just one day and I expect the first 5 to 7lbs to go fairly quickly. 🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!! Weights: Leg and arm day. I forgot that I like doing these weights the best. If completed yesterday and today at 17 hours! 👏 Trust (and follow) the process🙂
1/5 221.6

1/6 219.0

Nice way to end this round. The next round will see the rubber hit the road🙂

MindyG150 · January 9

61, 5'6 female ~ first round
Goal: 150lbs & walk 18 holes without fatigue
Plans:
Daily 30 Minute Movement
CUT THE SUGAR
Add More Protein

1/1 175 -- Need help, not gonna lie!
1/2 172 -- First workout, kinda hurt my back, I'll try something new tomorrow. Dinner out at Olive Garden, not as big a challenge as I thought. What was the insomnia last night???
1/3 170 -- squeezed in a step video I found on YouTube (getfitwithrick) at 9pm (worth it), good food day, bad water day.
1/4 168.8
1/5 168.8 I'm tracking!
1/6 168 Today is a struggle
1/7 FORGOT
1/8 169 WHAT???
1/9 169 Still trying, still tracking, need more movement!
1/10

SModa61 · January 9

@MindyG150 join us over here. We are now on round 237. Nice work.

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/47871166#Comment_47871166

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 246

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