Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 247

Sgomes16 · January 12

SW 152.0
GW 135
RND 247
1/7 153.2 📝🧘‍♀️
1/8 152.4 📝🧘‍♀️
1/9 153.1 📝🧘‍♀️
1/10 152.3 📝🧘‍♀️ have been very clean with my eating.
1/11 153.0 📝🧘‍♀️
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Onewomanswalk · January 12

@Leigh_b Happy birthday!

@GregoryStaley It feels sooo good to drop that 1st 10 lbs.! I am happy for you.

@lolakinks Great work on meeting your goal

@quiltingjane Thank you for caring.

I am being careful and my PCP knows what I'm doing. I am currently waiting to get a cortisone shot in my hip and knee. We'll see how long that takes.

Onewomanswalk · January 12

@refactored -

"I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work," - Thomas Edison !!I LOVE this!!

desolate_angel · January 12

I'm going to hop on board. I like daily weighing and track it in Libra, and I enjoy seeing everyone's journey. Coincidentally I decided to start back up again on 1/7 after about a year and a half of slacking but it took me a few days of lurking to join this challenge.

HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW RND 247 180.6 (81.9 kg)

1/7- 180.6 (81.9 kg) Stepped on the scale and opened MFP for the first time in 6 months. Determined to start logging even if I go over calories just to get back in the habit.
1/8- 179.5 Yay water weight.
1/9- 178.9 More water weight.
1/10- 177.4 And more.
1/11- 176.7 (80.1 kg) Still more. Very encouraging though.
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ashleycarole86 · January 12

reshii_devi wrote: »

@ashleycarole86 -40C ?! This extreme weather cross country is frightening! Are those normal winter temperatures for you guys?

It's pretty normal for us to get an extreme cold snap here in Alberta but apparently this level of cold hasn't happened in about 20 years. Today's daytime high was -31C and the last time our daytime high was below -30 was apparently in 2004.

Made it to the office, to my therapy appointment, a quick dinner pick-up, and home.. all cuddled up now and thankful I get to work from home tomorrow!

musicsax · January 12

I'm in for another round - will not be able to weigh for the first 8 days as we will be abroad on holiday, but I'll check in everyday.

65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 247 (my 177th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round to, to stay strong through holiday, log food each day as best I can and try to not gain any weight.

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 target of 130 = 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 (0.2 pounds down)
End of round 240 – 139 (0.4 pound down)
End of round 241 – 138.8 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 242 – 138.6 (0.2 pound down)
End of round 243 – 139.8 (1.2 pounds up)
End of round 244 – 141 (2.2 pounds up)
End or round 245 – DNW – away for Christmas with no scales
End of round 246 - 143.8

Day, Weight, Comment

SW RND 247
1/7. DNW - 8.15 miles walked yesterday, a combination of around the airport before the flight and then around the resort after we arrived. I tried to keep sensible, and have tried to over estimate rather than under the meals prepared but by me, so reckon I was 500 calories over yesterday.
1/8 DNW - 10 .35 miles walked yesterday, wore different sandals and ended up with blisters on heels after 8 miles, luckily always carry plasters!! All but 89 calories eaten back.
1/9. DNW - 11.19 miles walked, all but 206 exercise calories eaten back.
1/10 DNW - 16.2 miles walked yesterday, 38,800 steps, 85% exercise calories eaten back.
1/11 DNW - 9.67 miles walked, all but 100 exercise calories eaten back.
1/12 DNW - 11.59 miles walked yesterday, 80% exercise calories eaten back. Saw this quote, it rang a chord with me!

'It's the job that's never started, the one which takes longest to finish '
J.R.R Tolkien

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

musicsax · January 12

@Leigh_b - a belated happy birthday to you xx

TerriRichardson112 · January 12

JGM10Ds Round 247
❄️☃️🙉🙊🙈☃️❄️
❄️January 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!😷
January 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 247
Round 246: EW: 136.7
Day/Weight/Comment
07/01: 136.6: Daily Habits💖
08/01: 136.5: Daily Habits💖
09/01: 136.5: Daily Habits💖
10/01: 136.4: Daily Habits💖
11/01: 136.5: Daily Habits💖 My Christmas baggage is proving to be stubborn. However, it will shift.
12/01: xxx: Daily Habits
13/01: xxx: Daily Habits
14/01: xxx: Daily Habits
15/01: xxx: Daily Habits
16/01: xxx: Daily Habits
Solid Habits - 2023
Update - January 2024 >

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!

lolakinks · January 12

Hi all, this is my 2nd round in a row. I lost 0.8 kg in the last one I hope I will continue to lose. I aim to lose 1 kg (2.2 lbs) in 10 days. But at the same time I know from my old experiences the second and third week is harder than first one. So even if I don’t lose weight I should continue.

SW 103.9 kg (229 lbs)
GW 102.9 kg (226.8 lbs)
UGW 75 kg (167.5 lbs)
RND 247 (my 2nd)

1/7 - 103.9 kg
1/8 - 104.4 kg (I have no idea what’s going on)
1/9 - 104.4 kg
1/10 - 104 kg
Last week I made 7000+ calorie deficit, exercised twice, increased protein intake and decreased carbs, I weighed most of the food I ate, drank only 1 pint of beer, fasted 16 hours everyday. Still I’m not sure it works. I’m the same as 5 days ago. I need to continue I know but it’s hard stay motivated.
1/11 - 103.5 kg Finally!
1/12 - 103.8 kg
1/13
1/14
1/15
1/16

SModa61 · January 12

Round 247
January 7 - 16, 2024

62 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
Round 240 125.0 10/28.23 Harry 10 lb Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Round 241 127.8 11/8/23
Round 243 127.6 11/28/23 Harry 10 lb 1.5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 244 129.0 12/7/23 Harry 10 lb .5 oz Han Solo 12 lb .5 oz
Round 245 129.0 12/17/23
Round 246 129.4 12/27/23 Harry 10 lb 1 oz Han Solo 12 lb 2 oz
Round 247 128.6 1/6/23 Harry 10 lb 3.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 14 oz
Harry 10 lb 5.5 oz Han Solo 11 lb 13.5 oz

SW: 128.6

Day/Weight/Comment

1/7 – 127.8 I did eat some “extras”, though I tracked them and were reasonable. The calories were also compensated by my walking yesterday morning. My extras evolved after I had my first cocktail in three months (I rarely drink as I prefer food calories over alcohol). Something for me to keep in mind.

1/8 – 128.2 My numbers were good yesterday, so no concern about the up. Walked with the girls in the AM (3 laps), then just a general busy day.

1/9 – 127.8 Yesterday, was an off day, but I did track everything. Even with walking I was over on my calories. But glad I went ahead and tracked and was therefore informed.

1/10 – 129.2 Calories were on target for both myself and hubby, both of us up this morning. Me 1.4 lb, and hubby 1 lb. Both of us had commented on how salty dinner was last night. We are assuming that is the cause and tomorrow will be normal again.

1/11 – 128.4 Not fully back down. I somewhat wonder if any of the numbers relate to having to put in new batteries in the scale a couple days ago.

1/12 – 129.0 this one makes sense. I allowed myself a stress response and did an untracked binge. I was at least cautious the rest of the day, but obviously it did not mitigate the mistake.

1/13 –
1/14 –
1/15 –
1/16 –

judefit1 · January 12

Rnd 247 (my 3rd)
(so glad to be here!)

SW: 143.4
Goals for this round: Sustainable habits: eat for good health (no "extreme eating" too much/too little); weigh a little less. continue the workout routine. 10 days flies, make them good for me!

01/07- 142.6
01/08- 142.2
01/09- 142.2
01/10- 141.4
01/11- 141.4
01/12- 141.4
01/13
01/14
01/15
01/16

1/12:
Thought today: Watched "Nyad" last night. I don't have to swim shark infested waters, I just have to stay away from the pantry. Think I can manage that.

Daily comments:
01/07- 142.6- positive start; feeling good about my choices right now. I know the initial drop will stop soon and then I'll level off; that's why it's good to have short term goals but keep the big picture in mind.

01/08- 142.6-(back to my pre-holiday weight. Let the games begin!)

01/10- 141.4- 14 days into my new routine; still in that positive first flush of losing (kind of like those early dating days-let's make this one the "keeper"

1/11- 141.4- no surprise there, dramatic losses post-holidays. I'm looking to lose about 1/2-1 lb/week and I've exceeded that. I'm prepared that I may rebound as well.

1/12- 141.4- stabilized after a dramatic beginning to the year. All good.

Smallc10 · January 12

36 YO – 5’6” stay at home mom to two little kids

About me

I'm in this for a second go! I'm struggling with motivation at this point in the year, but the 10 day challenge definitely helped - hoping to keep logging, drink more water and keep getting in all of my vegetables! I work out plenty but I'm having an issue with staying below calories. Two small kids and a husband who are always snacking is not helping. I lost 20 lbs last year, have put 5 back on, and I don't want any more coming back! Hoping to lose 15 more this year.
SW Rd 246 164.6 EW 161.8 – completely cut out alcohol

SW Rd 246 164.6 EW 161.8

SW 160.9 RND 247

1/7 – 160.9 – injured my foot right at the beginning of a workout, ugh. Hopefully it heals quickly. Calories were a bit off yesterday because I decided to eat closer to maintenance.
1/8 – 160.2 – losing quickly which is strange, I’m still assuming it’s the holiday water weight shedding, because idk, not doing anything special. Walked a ton, stayed under calories because of all the walking, AF, forgot the green smoothie but had a ton of veggies
1/9 - 160.4 – happy with today
1/10 – 160.2 – happy with today
1/11 – 160 – today was alright. It was very busy so I didn’t have a lot of time to do anything.
1/12 – 160.2 – goals – get my steps, clean the house, nutrition
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Zaxa2021 · January 12

I'm Julie, 35 year old SAHM to two year old twins.

SW RND 247: 137.2

1/7: 134.1. Not sure why I had the random spike yesterday, but I'm glad it came back down. I did a 6 mile run and eating was good. I had another sleepless night last night, thanks to one of my boys, so today is going to be another rough day, I'm sure. I'm going to still try to run tonight, but I know I'm going to be exhausted, making it really easy to talk myself out of it.

1/8: 134.0. I would LOVE to be in 133 zone, but I guess not today. I was tired but forced myself to go to the gym and run 4 miles. I also went for a walk, even though it was a bit cold, 50°F, but I'm near the Phoenix area so not used to the cold lol.. I was worried my boys were getting too cold, so kept it short. I'm proud of myself for getting some exercise even though it was really tempting to skip it yesterday.

1/9: 134.0. Well at least it's not up. Food was good, went for a walk and a run. Little short on sleep last night- not sure why my boys are sleeping so bad lately. But that's okay, I'm still planning on exercising today.

1/10: 132.5! I'm so happy. I spent most of yesterday morning going pee, and woke up this morning to a woosh! I've been very carefully counting calories, which I tend to get lazy on, and this is the result! Ran 4 miles last night. I really hope this number sticks around (or continues to drop).

1/11: 132.8. Close enough, I'm happy with it essentially staying the same as yesterday. I upped my run and did 5 miles, which felt pretty good. Continuing to weight food and count calories.

1/12: 134.4. I was hungry yesterday so I ate a bit extra. Ran 3 miles.
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Chapter_3 · January 12

R247 - my 17th Round

F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean Ketovore 🥩. NO processed foods. Track macros, cals & all exercise. HW 172lbs in 2010. See “Health Journey” for details.

Maintain130-132lbs.
🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼🎾💦🥩

R247 Focus
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GAIN MUSCLE 🏋️‍♀️!

I want to build a foundation of determination, consistency & dedication to building Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM).

Will take a huge mind-shift to NOT focus on the scale…

“And it dawned on me that I might have to change my inner thought patterns...that I would have to start believing in possibilities that I wouldn’t have allowed before...”
— Bob Dylan

Launch true commitment to train & gain more muscle. Focus on 🏋️‍♀️strength, 🤸🏼flexibility, speed & balance for tennis & aging. Focus on the process of DOING: Beginning Measurements ✅. Next InBody Scan @ end of month. Scale can float or fluctuate, unless I break macros or nutrition…. (WILL NOT HAPPEN!)

R247 Start stats & COMMITMENTS:
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R247 Beginning Stats per InBody Scan:
Weight: 131lbs
Lean Body Mass (LBM):
96.6lbs ( +6lbs) ⬆️
Body Fat Mass (BFM):
34.6lbs (-4lbs)⬇️
SMM: 52.5lbs (Skeletal Muscle)⬆️
PBF: 26.4 (% Body Fat)⬇️

(⬆️measured monthly)

1. Stay in KETOSIS
2. 🏋️‍♀️Schedule in advance 20-30min every-other-day (minimum) in RED on calendar. Fill in daily.
3. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
4. 🤸🏼5x per wk - calisthenics (stretch, balance, agility, flexibility & speed) (for tennis & aging process)
5. Continue Tracking: 🏋️‍♀️min, 🚶‍♀️8-10k+, macros, cals, 💓Z2 min, Total ex cal,🔥Ex cal & NSVs
6. Stay grateful & mindful.
7. Slow down & ENJOY!

📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!

Previous R247 Daily Comments
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1/7 ⚖️130.8lbs 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼✅
I took-off a full day yesterday! 3-hr nap. Yum. Determined for successful round!
🍀Good luck, everyone! 💪🏻

1/8 Yesterday ✅ 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼 ✅macros & cal,🚶‍♀️5.2k, 🏋️‍♀️20 min, 78 total ex min, 🔥404 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 68 min. Had a blast 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼&🚶‍♀️the neighborhood with my DGS.

Mindful when eating so I don’t feel deprived. I do give myself some flexibility.
Macros:
C 0-5%, P 25-30%; F 70–75%
This works for me! ❤️

Today: 🎾& 🏋️‍♀️ meet with personal trainer.

1/9 Yesterday: ✅ 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼 🙌🏻✅macros & 1608cal,🚶‍♀️8.3k, 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼60 min, 158 total ex min, 🔥493 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 68 min.

Played tennis & met with trainer after. Will spare the details — I have a L O N G way to go! 💪🏻
Developed a three week “on my own” plan and will check back to access progress.

Feel good. I’m hoping to stay positive. Tons of 💦.

NSV: 🏋️‍♀️- I DID IT! I actually listened to my Inbody scan, and made an appointment with an expert… Proud of myself for facing facts.

Today: Cold / windy. Will 🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼as much as I can @ home without over-doing and a long walk🚶‍♀️.

1/10 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1564 cal,🚶‍♀️8.6k, 68 total ex min, 🔥324 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 45 min.
Another cold, windy day. Lazy, nice 🚶‍♀️in afternoon.

Today: meeting, 🎾, 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️

I’ve upped daily cal intake to find out what happens… BMR is 1375… thinking 1500-1600 on non-workout days is maintenance . Macros MUST be in check. I’m not really counting calories, but they show up as I log macros… Trying to gain muscle& lose fat simultaneously is a huge challenge - perplexed. Daunted.

PREMIUM FOR YOU?! There was AC brief discussion regarding whether or not to upgrade to MFP premium… I highly recommend it… Customized Goals, Reports, trends, articles, notes. I find huge value if you want to use data to guide your efforts.

There’s also been brief discussions as to “obsessing” over / too much focus on your health journey, specific foods, etc. My thought: What’s more important than becoming who you want to be? Isn’t being mindful important? You have to WANT IT BAD though… 😎 Maybe “obsessing” is a step in the journey that must be taken… to get to the other side? Hmmmm

I guess I’m trying to pump myself for this next step…. I’m no longer obsessing over what to eat or what not to eat. I’m now obsessing over 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️. Hahaha I also think all of us know what’s best for us individually. The challenge is finding the strength, discipline & fortitude to do the hard work! I’m working on multiple ✅s!

FYI: I use the Renpho scale. My BF% and Visceral fat is way off compared to the more accurate InBody scan.=(Worse)

Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻

1/11 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1803 cal, 🚶‍♀️7.5k, 80 total ex min, 🔥763 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 22min. ✅🏋️‍♀️10 min🤸🏼(with trainer)

I booked an FST (Fascia stretch therapy) with the trainer. Oh my! She stretched me like a noodle… (not really - too tight!) It was amazing! My body is so tight it’s scary. Gave me a good jump start to stretch 🙆‍♀️daily. 🏋️‍♀️Focus on upper body. What a journey…. Good day.

Today: 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼
Let’s GO! 🙌🏻💪🏻

1/11 Yesterday: ✅macros & 1203 cal, 🚶‍♀️5.3k, 40 total ex min, 🔥225 ex cal, 💗Z2 - 12min. ✅🏋️‍♀️🙆‍♀️

Cleaned house all day, but managed to get in 🏋️‍♀️🙆‍♀️. Was hoping to get to the club, but cleaning took way longer than thought. Was in an “OK” head space (meh)… Determined not to give up. Need to be “ok” with only “ok”.

Today: 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼 Awful weather today with the front moving in … like everyone else, planning next week for record 🥶 temps. I’ve “calendared” group exercises for all next week (Need to change my attitude about group exercises because I don’t like them at all - but next week it’s my only option. Looks like no tennis for almost two weeks…. Yuck!)

NSV: Hosted bridge last night… Drank 💦 only. What a WIN!

Have a great weekend all! Affirmations/Repeat:
Plan, be grateful and mindful.
Carbs are RAT POISON.
🏋️‍♀️is FUN! 🤪 Do hard stuff!
YOU ARE 💪🏻!
Commit to YOU!

📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go!

1/12🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼
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1/14🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼
1/15
1/16 ⚖️🏋️‍♀️

📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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Health Journey
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Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College-ballooned to 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
1990 (Age 32) - Avg. 135 lbs
2001 (Age 43) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) HW 172 lbs
2020 (Age 62) Avg 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs

UGW = 130-132lbs ?
U SMM: 100lbs +
Initial BF% : 22%

Aug 14, 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 1/1/2015. Weight remained @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!

🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….

2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs.

8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 9/30 then held 130lbs till 1/1/23.

2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Ive always eaten somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was a huge issue. Started tracking 7/15. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130 determined to…. be in the
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣

The yo-yo is exhausting & unhealthy. Takes up way too much brain space.

I learned MY choices created an emotional 🎢 roller coaster with yo-yo weight and fitness. My forever goal is to maintain approx. 130lbs and IN SHAPE. Pretty clear that once I reached a goal weight I would then relax/ drift backwards. So glad 145lbs was the max over the last nine years.

I also noticed that as I age it becomes much, MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could lose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2020ish … This is absolutely not true anymore!

While active with 🚶‍♀️& 🎾 it’s clear a ST routine is absent. Time to incorporate ST 🏋️‍♀️ as my TRUE focus.

Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 246, lost 15lbs
Avg loss 1lbs per Round
Now in Maintenance with focus on building muscle - not the scale.

reshii_devi · January 12

Round 246
SW: 212.5 | EW 01/06: 211.0 (1.5 pound loss)

Round 247 Goals: Stretch 10 minutes and get a minimum 9-12K steps everyday, 50-100 squats, 50-100 pushups daily, HIIT and STRENGTH 2-4x each this round, start a 7 DAY CHALLENGE, and switch to IF alternate 16:8 /18:6 eating more calories for metabolism boost.

01/07 210.5 (motivation not to F-it up, lol)
01/08 209.4 (the mind is psyched, but the body unwilling -- still need to press play)
01/09 208.3 (know it can't last, but THRILLLLED to be losing # per day right now)
01/10 207.8 (didn't meet step goal -- however 6,288 included 30 min morn & eve workouts)
01/11 207.0 (IF 24 hours, today is HIIT and lower body strength; 3rd day yoga challenge)
01/12 207.0 (the scale not moving is reminder not to let the weekend, become a weak end!)
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“For all of us today, the battle is in our hands. The road ahead is not altogether a smooth one. There are no broad highways to lead us easily and inevitably to quick solutions. We must keep going.” Martin Luther King

sands4 · January 12

Jan 07 162.6
Jan 08 162
Jan 09 161.4
Jan 10 161.4
Jan 11 161
Jan 12 160.8
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AR10at50 · January 12

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

1/9-171
1/10–DNW
1/11-171
1/12-170

Chalmation · January 12

Previous Rounds

Round 237 SW 169.0 EW 167.4
Round 238 SW 166.8 EW 166.4
Round 239 SW 167.6 EW 166.6
Round 240 SW 166.6 EW 162.6
Round 241 SW 161.8 EW 159.2
Round 242 SW 160.6 EW 156.0
Round 243 SW 155.8 EW 157.2
Round 244 SW 156.4 EW 152.4
Round 245 SW 152.8 EW 152.8
Round 246 SW 152.2 EW 152.2

Round 247 SW 152
Ultimate GW 125

1/7: 152
1/8: 152
1/9: 152
1/10: 154.8
1/11: DNW
1/12: 154.4

majork29 · January 12

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

5'1", female, 52 years old.
SW: 187.0 CW: 187.2
R247 - my 2nd
RGW: 185.5
FGW: 160
UGW: 120

Goals for this Year

• Be able to wear my wedding ring again

Goals for this round (same as last round)

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

1/7 - 187.2 - 3,861 steps which is really low. I got Melissa's shopping and ours done, shovelled the little bit of snow we got off the front walks.
1/8 - 187 - 7,729 steps, getting closer to my goal. It was a cold day. Had my doctors appointment. Will be doubling my meds once I'm back from Cap Cana. Then in a month if things aren't better the doctor is going to change course and try another treatment. The drive to Vegreville was beautiful, the trees were all covered in snow and ice. Saw lots of Buffalo around the park, sky was deep blue. Wish I had taken a picture.
1/9 - 186.6 - 6,879 not great but with the amount of driving I did yesterday on bad roads it was to be expected.
1/10 - 186.8 - 9,227 Made my goal!!! It was too cold outside but I had lots of stores to visit for work. I really hope that we get some new hires while I'm on vacation.
1/11 - 186.8 - Got 8,409 steps in. But man was it cold out there.
1/12 - 186.0 -
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Previous Rounds

R246 Jan 6/24 Start 187.0 End 187.2 result Up 0.2

CamandJarvis · January 12

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; R239: 153.7; R240: 154.9; R241: N/A R242: N/A; R243: N/A; R244: 154.9; R245: 154.0; R246: 153.7

Last weight
01/06 - 153.7

Round Goal: 152.x
Workout: Daily walks with dogs, weather permitting. Work out 3x/week minimum. 10k run training and bodyweight/kettlebell/resistance band strength training
Water: 80oz
Day, Weight, Comment
01/07 - 153.6
01/08 - 153.3
01/09 - 152.3
01/10 - 152.9
01/11 - 152.3
01/12 - 152.6 - Not bad for a normal eating day! I stayed under 100g net carbs for the day and feeling pretty good. Today is low carb. Dinner is planned, lunch and breakfast are not but I've been pretty good about that. I did a 15 minute treadmill run but that's it. My legs are sore from yesterday's lower body strength and I've pushed hard this week with increasing miles. I can take it easy. I know I can come back and work out more later if I want. Post and groceries this morning. This afternoon going with BF to his haircut appointment and a lady will meet us there to buy our old stationary bike. Busy busy.
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Previous Day's Comments

01/07 - DNP
01/08 - Well I wasn't expecting that after last night's dinner. We went to friend's to hang out for a bit and had homemade burgers. I munched on too many chips, honestly. I did, however, munch on a loooot of veggies from the veggie tray we brought. Today I ran on the treadmill due to the horrible wind we're having. Managed 2 miles. Will slowly up that to 3 miles (5k) then incorporate my 10k training from there since my 10k training is really a 5k to 10k program). Low carb today. Dinner is garlic lemon shrimp with creamed spinach. Lunch is egg roll in a bowl. Not much else to report on but feeling very hopeful for this round!
01/09 - I was very low on calories yesterday on top of my 2 mile treadmill run. I simply wasn't hungry and that was very nice after several days of what seemed like insatiable hunger. I even kept it to 2 Adkins peanut butter cups as a "stress" treat during last night's championship. We are national champs! (I'm a complete Michigan Wolverine fan despite living in Texas - I have been since I was a young child). I need to do a bodyweight upper body strength at some point today but I slept in after staying up several hours past my bedtime watching the game. Taking it easy today. "Normal" eating and we have the calorie-bomb enchiladas tonight for dinner so will need to be cautious about my breakfast and lunch.
01/10 - Shocked it's not higher. I was over calories by a bit having enjoyed a black cherry soda with dinner. Dinner was, as mentioned, higher calorie homemade red chicken enchiladas. I forced myself to stop eating at my usual spot despite it tasting so good and wanting to eat the entire plate. Glad I did AND remembered to take my lactose pill. Both of those likely helped keep this jump up less than what I expected based on past experiences. Low Carb today - eating a low carb breakfast sandwich I pieced together, lunch is egg roll in a bowl, and dinner is chicken quarters with cabbage and mushroom sides. Had an early morning meeting so I got out and ran 2.5 miles with just enough time to strip off my jacket, hat, gloves and hop on said call after. Whew! I was still panting when it started, but I'm glad I got it done otherwise it likely would've been postponed until tomorrow. I need to walk the (very upset) dogs around my lunch break. Hopefully it'll be warmer and my firewood is delivered early enough to give me time to cook, eat, and walk before my next meeting. Fingers crossed! I'm not cooking tonight, though, so I can take them after work before it gets dark, too, if need be.
01/11 - Not going to lie, I was hoping for a lower number. I did really well yesterday. Some of this may be salt as BF cooked and he always adds extra salt. Today I completed my lower body strength of bodyweight squats and single leg RDL with 10lb kettlebell. I'm making progress by needing less recovery time between each set, even after long runs. Let's see how this feels tomorrow during my longer run. Today's dinner is pork chops with baked potato and green beans. I'm not sure breakfast or lunch, but I'm aiming to keep fairly low carb. I just input my creamer (I wanted to try a combination so I used regular creamer) and dinner - 60g net. If I can keep breakfast and lunch to a minimum, I can stay under 100g net for the day. I will try!
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