Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 250
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HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)
Results from previous challenges ...Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)
Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
Round 231 - 236 : DNW
Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
Round 239 - 246 : DNW
Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
I gained weight last round so I will see how this round goes before deciding on whether to reevaluate what I am doing. I am eating 3 meals a day with no snacks and getting at least 22 active minutes in per day. I stopped counting calories last round and that is probably the problem. I feel the way I am eating at the moment is more sustainable but it is probably more of a maintenance strategy.
SW RND 250: 163.6 lbs
2/6: 163.6 lbs
2/7: 163.8 lbs
2/8: 162.0 lbs I have no idea where the whoosh came from. I have done nothing different from the last round where I gained. The scale moves in mysterious ways. If I maintain this weight until the end of this challenge I will be happy but I know the scale can go up just as easily.
2/9: 161.4 lbs I decided to skip breakfast and have 2 larger meals instead of 3. I know I was going to wait until the end of this round before reevaluating but I was just curious about whether I would actually miss breakfast or not. I did feel hungry at lunch time which I usually don't feel if I have breakfast. But after lunch I felt very satisfied. I am not sure if I will do it longer term. I will give it a go a few times before I decide.
2/10: 161.6 lbs Pizza night and I stuck to my pre-planned amount. We got given a massive pumpkin and I told the kids I would use some to make strudel and the rest to make soup. So I need to factor in eating some strudel today.
2/11: 162.9 lbs It was a tiring day and I ended up eating all the things including strudel and cookies. Now to spend the rest of the challenge trying to get back to where I was yesterday!
2/12: 163.1 lbs
2/13: 162.9 lbs It was a hungry day for me and I ate more than I had planned.
2/14: 162.3 lbs
2/158 -
HAPPY VALENTINES DAY
❤️ 😍 💖 ❣️ 💕 💘 ❤️6 -
quiltingjaine wrote: »
can you tell me how to order that? Is it keto-approved?quiltingjaine wrote:2/13 133.0 I shopped at Walmart and skipped Starbucks. I’m addicted to their Flat White made with heavy cream but didn’t cave.
There really is no official “keto approved” as it is not regulated. There is or was a website/business that registered as “Keto Approved”
Now back to the Flat White. - if you ask to have it made with ALL heavy cream and espresso, it is keto. I usually order iced with NO ICE. And I add extra shots because I actually use it as the cream in my coffee and I like the little change in flavor from the
shots.
Because it is HWC it is a lot of fat calories and a few carbs.
Here is what Google has to say -
This was great information.. thank you! I always want to treat myself with Starbucks but end up caving on my favorite Caramel Ribbon Crunch but this sounds like a nice alternative. Are you have them make a flat white (extra shots) for you. Then keep it in your fridge to zing up your regular k-cup-coffee at home?
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— Jimmy Dean
Round 250 ● My Journey ~ Round 6 ● ~ Karla, 67y, 5'4" ~
SW 231.0 lb. * UGW 140 lb.
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🤔Today’s thoughts... SW 217.4 lb. this round.- (Day 69) We - 02/14 ✴ 216.2 lb. ~ Today. 💧50 oz.; 👣 10 min.; 🥑 Good food, almost no IM. OMG! Will this rain ever stop? I need the sun!! Feeling grumpy, unmotivated, and stagnant. It happens, it will pass, but UGH!
- 💧Water 60oz+ daily
- 🥑 Healthy eating; fats, vegetables, fruits, high protein & fiber[/], 1450 kcal.
- 👣 Intentional movement ‘IM’, 30 min. daily; walking, strength, etc.
- (Day 61) Tu - 02/06 ✴ 217.4 lb. ~ Well, the ortho visit was somewhat encouraging, but again not. I have a joint effusion (fluid in the joint) and foreign bodies floating around. So, I got a Toradol injection and a dose pack of steroids, will rest and do stretches. I did manage to lose 3 lbs. since yesterday, Ha…Ha... water weight from the swelling in my knee.
- (Day 62) We - 02/07 ✴ 217.8 lb. ~ Lots of sitting today. I ate pretty well. Water intake was ugly. I know we will see the sun again and when we do I’ll forget about the winter doldrums like every other year. It helps to know it will happen and look towards the sun. That’s all I’ve got.
- (Day 63) Th - 02/08 ✴ 217.0 lb. ~ Long day, mentally tired.
- (Day 64) Fr - 02/09 ✴ 217 lb. ~ It’s been a long week. As with others here I have been struggling through this challenge. I don’t know if it’s the time of year, the weather, or am I hiding behind a fear of failure. What am I afraid of? Why am I self-sabotaging? I used to be thin, active, and healthy. I know part of it is aging; the kinks and pains grow, limiting physical activity. The thing is, in my mind, I see myself as young and healthy and thin… It’s just when I look in the mirror I realize that physically it is not true. So, if I want the exterior to match the interior, and I must REALLY want it, I cannot fall back on whining, excuses, over-eating, sitting around on my behind, and surfing the web. I must think about the choices I am making, look at the potential gains or losses, and be willing to get up and move. Oh, I’m a great planner I am, but the follow-through, it gets me. Sigh... 😞 Maybe not this time though...
- (Day 65) Sa - 02/10 ✴ 215.4 lb. ~ I’m accepting this weight drop, but I am not sure what to think. If it stays here I will celebrate and keep working, if not I will keep working. The goal for this round is 1.5 lb. loss (not water). I am behind on my projected loss at this point in the journey, adjustment is needed.
How, did I adjust? Out to dinner with Hubbie, it’s a rare treat for us. We hit the Seafood Grill, it was so good, way over the limit in butter. I did have a good walk with lots of stairs, now the leg is up, and the ice machine is on. We’ll see what tomorrow brings…
(Day 66) Su - 02/11 ✴ 216.2 lb. ~ Today. Water? no, IM? no, Healthy foods? Yes
(Day 67) Mo - 02/12 ✴ 215.0 lb. ~ I had the day off so caught up on household chores and of course pampering Hubbie and Oswald the cat.💧50 oz.; 👣 10 min.; 🥑 Good quality within limits.
🤞What's ahead...- (Day 67) Mo - 02/12 ✴ 215.0 lb. ~
- (Day 70) Th - 02/15 ✴ ??? lb. ~ Today. 💧oz.; 👣 min.; 🥑
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HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 kg)
END WT RND 247: 177.4 (80.5 kg)
END WT RND 248: 175.1 (79.4 kg)
END WT RND 249: 173.4 (78.7 kg)
2/6- 173.5 I weighed and logged but forgot to post.
2/7- 173.1 Monthly coffee with a friend night. We schedule the 1st Wednesday of the month. It keeps us consistent and it's something to look forward to. I actually don't drink coffee so it's hot chocolate and a warm chocolate chip cookie night for me. Tonight I skipped the hot chocolate and just had the cookie.
2/8- 171.7 I had easy dinner tonight: Stouffer's meat lovers lasagna. Not sure how that will affect the scale.
2/9- 171.6 Late night tonight. But another good day.
2/10- 170.9 (77.5 kg) Pizza for dinner tonight and breakfast out this morning. I went over calories, but should still have a small deficit for the day.
2/11- 170.4 Husband and I hadn't eaten and were starving at 2 PM, so we opted to cook dinner then. Followed that by taking the dog for a walk, then going to Costco. 7:30 rolled around and neither of us were very hungry, so I had dessert, he had some edamame, and now we are relaxing the rest of the evening.
2/12- 170.8 Still sticking with it. Clothes are fitting a little looser.
2/13- 170.8 Eye doctor appointment this morning. He said I'm headed towards bifocals in a few years. I asked, "Maybe in my 50s?" hopefully (I'm 40), and he repeated "In a few years."
I was hoping to skip that part of the aging process.
2/14- 170.5 My husband took me to Costco for dinner. I know it sounds funny, but our food court is so busy we haven't been able to get a table in probably a year. We figured Valentine's evening might be a good time to go and it was. Grabbing a hotdog together after a long day at work holds a lot of nostalgia. It was a perfect evening.
2/158 -
My goals :
Hit my daily water goal
Eat mindful
Workout 5 days/week
HW : 180
SW : 172.2
2/6 - 172.2
2/7 - 171.9
2/8 - 171.1
2/9 - 170.6
2/10-170.6
2/11-171.1
2/12-170.2
2/13 - 172.4
2/14 - 171.9
2/15 - 171.3
SW : 172.2
EW : 171.3
Total weight loss in 10 days - 0.9lbs9 -
65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 250 (my 180th). Thank you @quiltingjaine for the new round, as always, so grateful.
Goals for this round; not going to set any numbers as I only self-sabotage when it looks like I’m getting there! So, again to weigh less at the end than the start and an NSV to keep resting heart rate under 50 (currently 49, but the norm for me used to be around 46-47), also no binge eating. For a last 7 days we are away with all the family, DS, DD, spouses, & DGC, so will be hard, but will endeavour to do my best. Have the use of an indoor swimming pool daily, sports court and local walks, so will utilise to best of my ability.
Good luck everyone for a successful round.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
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
End of round 247 – 142.6 (loss of 1.2 pounds)
End of round 248 – 143.6 (gain of 1 pound) 26.01.24
End of round 249 – 141.6 (2 pounds down) 05.02.24
SW RND 250 - Day, Weight, Comment
2/6 142 – 9.53 miles walked; all exercise calories plus eaten back. Had to find out a belt to help hold my jeans up yesterday.
2/7 142.8 – wrong direction!! 7.86 miles walked, 80% of exercise calories eaten back.
2/8 142.8 – 10.61 miles walked; 55% exercise calories eaten back.
2/9 142.8 – no structured walking; childminding little DGS. Today we travel to the large holiday home that we will share with DS, DD and their families; excited!! Will not be weighing for the rest of the round, but will aim to stay strong & not gain, can’t afford to gain anymore!! And I'll check in daily.
2/10 DNW - no structured walking yesterday, only hit 8822 steps, mixture of busy running errands and no window in the days rain, managed to go only 94 calories over. Holiday home is really lovely!
2/11. DNW - 11.05 miles walked, ⅔ of exercise calories eaten back.
2/12. DNW - 6.17 miles walked, all of exercise calories eaten back.
2/13 DNW - 6.36 miles walked with all family & 102 flights of stairs at Hawkestone Follies
www.hawkstoneparkfollies.co.uk ,a brilliant family day out ❤️.
2/14 Valentine love to you all x. DNW - no structured walking, spend the day at a petting,/activity farm with the family.
2/15. DNW - last full day with the family before we travel home tomorrow, plan is to visit Cosford Air Museum.
👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!8 -
Just Give Me 10 Days Rnd 250 (my 5th)
previous rounds:SW Rnd 246: 147.0Goals this round:
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
Overall loss: 9.8 lbs since 1/1/24
* continue to be consistent in coming here and logging daily
* continue only planned snacks, minimal sugar and wine on special occasions
* be kind to myself and enjoy life!
* break 137 and never look back
2/6: 137.2
2/7: 136.8
2/8: 136.8
2/9: 136.8
2/10: 136.8
2/11: 136.8
2/12: 136.8
2/13: 136.8
2/14: 136.2
2/15: 136.2
End of Rnd 250
SW: 137.2
EW: 136.2
loss: 1 lb
2/15: Yes it's slow and steady, which is just what I wanted to figure out. Truth is, I want it to go faster. This is where I usually "starve" myself to lose the weight more quickly. Not giving in to my less healthy impulses, this is working.
On to Rnd 251- see you all there!9 -
Just starting back on my journey after SEVERAL years off. I remember this challenge from a number of years ago and I’m here for it!
59-1/2 years old and 5’8”
2-12: 198.6 starting weight
2-13: 199.8
2-14: 198.4
2-15: 198.08 -
70 yo female 5’5”
SW 128.0# (RND 249)
Intentions: 60 oz water/day💧; strength training 5x/week 🏋️♀️; maintain weight under 129#; hit macro and calorie targets 8/10 days 🥕; move it 6/10 days👣
Showing today’s wt and yesterday’s achievements
2/6 128.4# 💧🏋️♀️👣
2/7 127.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
2/8 127.6# 🏋️♀️👣
2/9 127.8# ST rest day; 🥕👣
2/10 128.6# 🏋️♀️
2/11 127.6# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
2/12 128.8# 🏋️♀️🥕
2/13 128.6# 💧🏋️♀️👣
2/14 128.6# ST rest day💧🥕👣
2/15 128.4# 💧🏋️♀️🥕👣
This was a better round for me 🥕(macros mainly) and 💧 need adjustment, but kept on track with 🏋️♀️ and 👣 intentions
Thank you @quiltingjaine -see you all in the next round7 -
R250- 20th
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“About Me & Health Journey”
R250- 20th
2/6/24 Let’s call a spade a spade… Ticked up to a steady 132+…MUST 🛑 that before it gets out of hand.
R250SW 131.6lbs - ➡️ wanting to reduce to 130.x. Maintenance is a psyop at this point. Let’s tighten up portions ⬆️protein ⬇️kcals & more 💦 &🏋️♀️.
Ultimate Goal: ⬇️”Maintain” @ 129-130lbs🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️🎾💦🥩
1. 10-Day Focus: start the drop to 129-130. I’m on a two week experiment. Adjusted macros & kcals. This could take two rounds but I’m determined.
2. Continue 🏋️♀️. Take InBody Scan week of 2/19 to compare previous scan.
3. TRUTH: I will always be that person that must “count” - true for 50++ years. Acceptance.
4. My mission is to STOP 🛑 THE RED and Live in YELLOW!
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R250 Start stats & COMMITMENTS:
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MFP tracking, stats & movement/exercise continues but won’t post details here. If I fall short on a daily goal - will report it - otherwise on target.
For comparison in two weeks:
1/5/24 InBody Scan Results:
131.0lbs
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)
To do:
1. 🙆♀️Daily Stretch 10min
2. 🤸🏼🏋️♀️Daily FT 20-30min
3. 🚶♀️8-10k+
4. 💦 70-80oz
5. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
6. MACROS: TWO WEEK EXPERIMENT: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
7. InBody week of 2/19
8. Stay grateful & mindful.
9. Slow down & ENJOY!
R250 Previous Daily Comments
********************************2/6⚖️131.6lbs
Spent a couple of hrs yesterday reviewing MFP stats & goals. Determined my personal maintenance kcals is approx 1400 (NOT 1600) as I had determined. Having seven+ months of tracking / hard data is invaluable. I have also been MUCH less active over the past 4-5 weeks (weather). Love having this data and so, I can & will reset.
DH is my witness… He is dumbfounded by how easy it is for me to gain vs. how hard it is for me to lose… He sees nutrition, discipline, movement, & work-outs … I’m glad he is here to reinforce & encourage me. We both believe I am a 💯scientific anomaly. 😁Embracing it!!! Onward!
NSV: 209 days of tracking. 209 days of leaning in FOR my health, fitness and longevity.
2/7 ⚖️131.6
Yesterday I did it all! 💥🙌🏻
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️🎾💦🥩macros & kcals! Loved me some 💦all day long. Today: Activity & meals planned. 🤸🏼🏋️♀️ early, then 🎾. Neighborhood croquet match this afternoon. 😎— will be a fun/full day!
NSV: Food is fuel. Not reward.
2/8⚖️ 131.5
Almost ALL…. barely missed steps! (7.5k) Also missed Z2 💗goal. Need more minutes in Z2.
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾💦🥩macros & kcals! New macros, etc going well. First time in a good long while I pre-plugged in food purposefully to hit target. Needed 129g of protein-not an easy task! Grass-fed whey protein isolate did the trick.
Today: Rest day? May go for power walk/jog …. Let’s see how I feel later. Two pretty intense days.
???? Left a message to book my InBody scan on 2/22. Two weeks to “make a difference”…. Haven’t yet found the pre-natural drive to ST 🏋️♀️…. Only “feel” accomplished AFTER doing it. I sure hope I begin to soon neutralize the thought of it vs. dreading. Perhaps 🏋️♀️will just always be “necessary drudgery”…. similar to emptying the dishwasher.
NSV?: cant hit Z2 💗 now by only power-walking. I now need to JOG to increase my HR to Z2. While good for cardiovascular…. I really don’t enjoy jogging … Will try again to increase 💗somehow without jogging!
(I’m interested in “burning fat”… For those unfamiliar with heart rate zones please research because it’s very interesting!)
2/9⚖️131.4
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️8.2k💦💗45 min. protein over & 200 over in kcals (1400). When I got home from bridge last night, scrambled a couple of eggs… It’s been a LONG time since I’ve snacked after dinner…. Broke IF.
Today: Another high-protein day. Scheduled: 🙆♀️🎾 🏋️♀️🤸🏼.
NSV - InBody is 2/23. I sincerely enjoy reading about nutrition, fitness & health. Keeps me motivated. Hit 💗Z2 45 min.
2/10 132.0 ugh. I know I’m doing all the work but why? Not even a drift down? I swear the scale is EVIL! Plain EVIL! My commitment is being tested…
✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾🚶♀️10.6k 💦🥩💗75 min macros & kcals! Did it all!
🙆♀️🎾this morning. Will 🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗this afternoon. Daily affirmations…. Smile…. Be thankful. Enjoy! Will have a positive attitude-ONWARD!
NSV- trusting the hard work. I knew this was going to be hard… I knew it would take at least two rounds to lose a pound or two… because my primary goal is to gain muscle.💪🏻 Remembering - I am a scientific anomaly. Stretching is going well… My balance is improving and I’ve been successful, increasing 🏋️♀️ and reps, so there is THAT! 🧐😎. Am I giving myself a peptalk? Yes! At 5 AM I’m all over the place but once I enjoy my coffee and start stretching the day will be fantastic!
2/11 131.7 ✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🎾🚶♀️10.2k 💦🥩💗56 min, macros & kcals! Excellent day. Enjoyed my coffee & started stretching & lifting… Got that done by 8AM & then headed to my tennis match. Needed to walk 1.5 miles after lunch to hit 10k steps and 💗Z2. Felt great!
Today: RAIN but will 🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼 -want to fit in 🚶♀️💗later if possible. Food planned.
NSV: Louisiana is in the thick of Mardi Gras celebrations… still no king cake 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻. Trying our best to be festive without food & drink as the main event. Scheduled a 5 mi hike with good friends for Mardi Gras morning at our nearest state park - with breakfast after… This will be our “festivity” vs all day revelry. Will be a beautiful day.
Clothes NSV- Bought a new pair of jeans yesterday… Down TWO sizes from July! Down approx 15lbs but 🏋️♀️ is sure making a huge difference!
2/12 131.8 meh. Keep up the work! Yesterday: ✅🙆♀️🏋️♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️10.4k 💦🥩💗64min
Enjoyed one small glass of delicious red wine with a small ribeye last night. ✅Under 1300 cals w/protein & carb perfect💪🏻
Today: 🎾 if courts are dry. 🙆♀️🤸🏼🏋️♀️🚶♀️💗. Let’s do this. 🙌🏻
NSV:
Committed label reader. Committed to clean nutrition.
Successfully incorporated stretching /balance routine as a morning habit.
2/13 💜💚💛 Happy Mardi Gras
✅🙆♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️10.1k 💦🥩💗48min
✅kcals & Macros
Wonderful afternoon with DGS.
Today: Hiking!
2/14⚖️130.8lbs 😍💖💞💘
This ⚖️ actually feels real. So much work to get here& continue. Let’s keep it 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻.
Yesterday ✅🙆♀️🤸🏼🚶♀️17.1k 💦🥩💗74min ✅kcals & Macros
BHAG NSV: Yesterday was a special Mardi Gras. To embrace my relatively new WOE and healthy/fit commitment, we proactively changed our “traditional” celebration to match our current “goals”. Crossed a Rubicon. We booked a hike this morning with our like-minded friends… It was gorgeous & we enjoyed a peaceful hike w/them… Coffee & healthy breakfast after. Came home and walked to our “small-town” after-parade concert. Witnessed the usual debauchery of Mardi Gras enthusiasts & I was pleased that we chose a “different” day. No judgement-simply embracing a new experience. It wasn’t hard… No temptations… no denial… No land mines… Just a different way of enjoying the day that was aligned who I want to be. Gosh it was wonderful. (Kind of hard to screw up 60° & not a cloud in the sky!)
NSV: No King Cake this season!
Today: 💖💞💘💝breakfast and 🙆♀️🚶♀️🤸🏼🏋️♀️💗. 🎾@ noon if feeling it. Wanting mindfulness / living in the present /gratefulness.
2/15 130.5lbs.
Yesterday was a wipe-out. Woke up feeling fine but by 10AM needed to go back to bed & slept most of the day. No aches or pains just no energy… small headache. 💦💦💦 missed protein macros.
Today: let’s see what happens…. 🎾 this morning & take it easy.
R250 - Lost 1lb this round. Miracle. 1.5 to go. Then what?
📣#bestshapeofmylife 📣
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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About Me & Health Journey
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F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean Ketovore 🥩. Track macros, kcals, all exercise and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010.
I have ALWAYS been on a “diet” since high school. I have never been comfortable with my body - no matter my weight.
Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College- 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
1990 (Age 32) - Avg.135/140 lbs
2000 (Age 42) - Avg 145 lbs
2010 (Age 52) Avg 150 HW 172 lbs in 2010. 130 end of 2014.
2020 (Age 62) 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs
UGW = 129-130lbs
⬆️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 @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Five years!
🎢 Roller Coaster Begins….
2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140 lbs. Always self-conscious.
8/1/ 2022 crept up to 142lbs.
Dropped to 128lbs again by 10/30 - held 130lbs till 2/1/23.
2023 Back ⬆️ 145lbs by July 15! 15lbs BOOM! Enjoyed eating & margaritas way too much! Nutrition has always been somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was THE huge issue. Started tracking again 7/15/23. Joined “Just give me 10 days” R231 in beginning of 8/2023. Here we are @ 130ish determined to…. STOP the 🎢 & 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 be healthy & fit & maintain approx. 130lbs & IN SHAPE.
As I age it becomes much, MUCH more difficult to lose weight. I could lose 15lbs easy in 8 weeks up to 2022 ish … This is absolutely not true anymore.
While active with 🚶♀️& 🎾 it’s clear a ST routine was absent. Strength & balance are most important now. Time to incorporate ST 🏋️♀️ 🙆♀️🤸🏼as my TRUE focus.
Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs to 130.
Avg loss 1lbs per Round.
Jan/Feb: Ticked up to a steady 132. Happier@129-130.
(I was in “maintenance” for 4 to 6 weeks and it’s slowly ticked up.)
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I'm Julie, 35 years old, SAHM to 2 year old twins, live in AZ.
SW RND 250: 132.3
2/6: 132.7. Under calories, but not quality food. I really need to eat better. Walk, but no run. A meh day, overall.
2/7: 132.8. no exercise at all. I've been extremely exhausted the last few days. I'm wondering if Seasonal Depression has slapped me I'm the face. I'm struggling right now.
2/8: 133.0. I ate a bit extra, hoping a little diet break will help me feel better physically. Yesterday wasnt as bad, but still not feeling great
2/9: DNW
2/10: DNW
2/11: 132.7. I took a bit of an unplanned diet break. I'm pleasantly surprised that my weight didn't go up. But I've still got to get my head in the game. I haven't been feeling well, physically or mentally. My goal is to go to the gym tonight, but lately, that's been the last thing I want to do at the end of the day.
2/12: 136. Whelp. I didn't eat great, but I know I didn't gain over 3 pounds of fat in a day, so I'm just going to ride this out. Didn't make it to the gym last night. Ooops. Went for a walk though.
2/13: 135.6. my boys have been sleeping horribly lately. I'm exhausted. I don't have much in me to focus on exercise, or diet to be completely honest.
2/14: 134.8. I need to get my eating under control. I bought some healthy food yesterday, so hoping I can turn this around.
2/15: 133.7. Glad it came down a little, disappointed I'm ending the round with a gain. But I guess I can't get too disappointed about the results I didn't get from the work I didn't do. Next round will be better!7 -
Corina, looking to eat healthier, sleep better, and move my body a little. Weight loss is a bonus.
Previous RoundsMy Round 1 sw= 175.6 ew= 174.8
My Round 2 sw= 175.4 ew= 173.2
My Round 3 sw= 172.6 ew= didn't weigh
My Round 4 sw= 177.8 ew= 174
My Round 5 sw= 174.8 ew= 174.8
My Round 6 sw= 175.0 ew= 178
My Round 7 sw= 176.4 ew= 172.2
My Round 8 sw= 170.6 ew= 172.4
My Round 9 sw= 171.4 ew= 176
SW RND 250
2/6. 176 just a little more than where I started 90 days ago. That last 10 really is hard! Lol. I'll make it eventually. Right now, a healthy life is more important. I just bought chamomile tea and Tylenol pm for next time I can't sleep. Be prepared!
Ate well yesterday. No exercise. Need more sleep.
2/7. 175.8 felt better, ate fair, walked, took a Tylenol pm and 😴 slept 💤
2/8. 173.8 ate well, no formal exercise, went to the mall and window shopped a couple of hours. Slept well.
2/9 scale battery quit. Ate too much. Walked. Slept well.
2/10 175 didn't eat enough. No exercise. Slept well.
2/11. 174.6 ate well and plenty. No exercise. Brrr. Slept well.
2/12 175.2 ? Ate well. No exercise. ☔️ slept long and hard
2/13 174.6 ate well. No exercise. ❄️ ☃️ slept well 😌
2/14 173.6 ate well.no exercise. No excuse. Slept ok
2/15. 172.8 ate well. Walked. Slept well. That's what I'm aiming for.
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Round 250 Results:
Previous 10 Days- Final RD#250 Results
~ StartWT: 180.7
~ EndWT: 2/15 ⬇️177.0
~ Overall: Loss - 3.7lbs
~ I’m really proud of myself for achieving the mini-goal I set of weighing less than 177 lbs.
~ I broke through a bunch of mental blocks and had a bunch of “a-HAA!!” moments this round. I started competing on Stride kick again (PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO JOIN ME)
~ I remembered that I never felt better than when I was losing weight on the original Keto plan so I went back to basics. This realization prompted me to stop using all substances as a crutch. So I’m feeling very empowered and excited for this next round!
~ Onwards and downwards..
Stayed Below SW 180.7🩷=Yes 🖤=No
(Tue > > > > > > > > Next Thu)
🖤🖤🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
(Cliffs notes in color):- Thu 02/15🩷177; -0.6lbs
~ More good things - Wed 02/14🩷177.6;-0.6lbs
~ Rode my new Trek bicycle yesterday for the first time and absolutely loved it! And I’m so glad to have been able to assure myself that it was worth the expensive cost. The weather was perfect and I was able to walk into Walgreens -grab a valentines card and walk out. Unfortunately, locking was an issue as this really isn’t a “bike-riding” town there wasn’t too many locations with bike racks. Still looking though! Hopefully, Walgreens and little stores around here won’t mind me bringing it in every now and then. When my daughter has my car for school or work, this was the sole purpose for me buying it. - Tue 02/13🩷178.2;-1.2lbs
~ that’s better - Mon 02/12🩷179.4;+1.8lbs
~ Im starting to feel like these “reflections” are turning into “confessions” lol. Today should be the last day like that..
~ So, Saturday’s break down of my self control tickled over to Sunday. Even though I quickly went back into No alcohol Mode: I socialized successfully with no alcohol and was still my happy-go-lucky self. But then leaving with a friend I did partake in another type of substance. Which was a HUGE mistake!
~ Couple of things I will try to do in the future. First of all, I’m done with partaking in anything really, I used to lean on these things when I was young and struggled with self worth and lack of confidence. I am stronger now, and realize that I love the person I have become and honestly, I really am done with using crutches like this.(Especially on an empty stomach and pretty much ZERO sleep)
~ Binge eating is a terrible, terrible, TERRIBLE thing to have to report to you with my weigh-in this morning, but I have to be honest with myself. - Sun 02/11🩷177.6;+0.2lbs
~ Welp! Considering I went to sleep two sheets to the wind; this was a successfully weigh-in! All my plans were ruined by a generous stranger but NOTE TO SELF: just say NO nest time!! - Sat 02/10🩷177.4;-0lbs
~ I guess I’m ready to report now that I’ve been working out with a small group of ladies every Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning at 8am. We use the 30min room at planet fitness so it goes by quickly. It helps that we can chit-chat and laugh during. It’s so nice to hear from new people!
~ Still thinking about a plan for Sunday’s birthday/ super-bowl parties. Since I’ve been handling my “No Alcohol” rule as kind of a personal science experiment the hypothesis being “Can I handle day to day life without a couple of light beers to help me unwind after work?” So the plan for tomorrow is to carry it over to make it a social experiment But I’ll add, “Do I need alcohol to carry on at a family gathering?”
I looked up key points of the scientific method to make it interesting lol.. (REMEMBER THOSE IN GRADE SCHOOL!!?)
What I got so far:
Observation: I’ve not been losing weight even though I’ve been doing the same things I used to do. What could be changing? Welp! I’m getting older and reaching for 40, I’m sure things are just getting more difficult for me. Then I thought back to when I used to lose weight so easily on Keto. Welp! I was more strict then; wasn’t eating processed low-carb foods and wasn’t drinking light beer, slowly towards the end of my huge losses I started to tweak the program to basically find ways to cheat the system.. lol. I was eating things I was craving.(my discovery of Keto buns, breads, snacks did not help)
This observation made me determine my hypothesis.
~ Hypothesis: (See above)
~ Testing my experiment: This made me view back and I realized that I was also trying to quit smoking back then. And every time I wanted a cigarette I got on the treadmill. So I used this same method when I wanted to drink.
~ Analyze Data and Draw my conclusion:
After only a few days I’ve determined: I got THIS!! I’ve determined that being the Leo that I am I get a high off feeling powerful. Trying not to sound cheesy here but powerful Is the word I would use. Quitting smoking made me feel powerful. Same goes here. Me overcoming the feeling of something controlling me; whether it’s alcohol or smoking. Realizing I don’t have to have it outweighs the psychological attachment I had to those items.
~ I will break down my theory tomorrow in prep for my social experiment I must say; you can have great plans but when you go to watch live music at a pub and a random person wants to buy multiple rounds of shots for your table?? Made it impossible to stick to plan. I actually didn’t do too bad considering… the next day (Super Bowl Sunday was waaaaay worse) - Fri 02/09🩷177.4;-2.9lbs
~ Another day done without alcohol. Finding my own “happy” without it. It also made me want to eat more so the losses are coming on stronger.
~I do wonder if I’ll be able to hang onto these feelings on Super Bowl Sunday. We’re going to a birthday/SBS party where there will be a ton of food and drinks. As my grandmother used to say… We’ll see.. - Th 02/08🩷180.3;-1.7lbs
~ Yesterday was the first time in a long time that I closed all my rings.
~ I did get a teensy bit off track with some PopCorners kettle chips. (Should come with a WARNING label “Made with crack”
lol) I did still lose what I felt was mostly water weight
~ Let’s keep on keeping’ on!! - Wed 02/07🖤182;+.6lbs
~ I’m not going to sweat this increase. The body is a surprising thing sometimes . I stuck to plan yesterday; Not drinking alcohol and limiting processed foods.
~ Continuing on this path, I fully expect a swooshing dip in the scale over the next few days. - Tue 02/06🖤181.4;+.7lbs
~ I’m technically behind a day in my “reflections” so[color] [copy/paste from prev day here] - SW: 180.7
~ My plan for round 250 is to eliminate drinking alcohol on a nightly basis.
~ Try to get more into old school Keto, and for one meal a day I’ll allow myself to have a Keto processed food item. ie. Keto hot dog buns, keto slimfast snacks, I’ll pick one meal to eat these items.
These adjustments should also help with our food/beverage budget🤔** Bonus!! **
~ Also started a step challenge with my dad and brother. This should help me with getting back into my daily walks again
8 - Final RD#250 Results
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F, 58, 5’5
HW-187 Sep. 2014. Thank you @quiltingjaine !🌸
UGW-140
2/6-170
2/8-169
2/9-DNW
2/12-171
2/14-171
2/15-DNW-Made enchilada casserole with ground turkey. Off to sew with the Quilts of Honor ladies today.7 -
📆 2015–2023Feb. 2015: highest weight 218.2h
2015: end weight running average 178.2nd
2016: end weight running average 147.7
2017: end weight running average 148
2018: end weight running average 137.2.
Extreme elimination diet (doctor prescribed) for diagnostic reasons, very low calories, then boom! Gained 40 pounds.
2019: end weight running average 176.1
2020: end weight running average 183.8.
2021: end weight running average 179.4.
2022: end weight running average 178.6
2023: end weight running average 191. 😳
2024 Rounds
R146 01/06/24: end weight 191.4 😊
R147 01/16/24: end weight 192.8 ☹️
R148 01/16/24: end weight 191.6 (-1.2) 😊
R149 02/05/24: end weight 193 (+1.4) ☹️
R150 02/15/24: Goals — No food after 7 p.m., increase protein, decrease processed carbs and saturated fat.
Day, Weight, Comment
2/06 - 193
I’m not off to a great start this round—snacked last night—but today is a new day. I went out for Chinese yesterday with my Monday lunch friend, stuck to stir fry, and didn’t eat dinner, but…. Anyway, I’ll do better today.
2/07 - 193.2
I ate very responsibly yesterday until about 8 p.m., when I had a bowl of ice cream. I was hungry, but should have eaten something healthy instead. Still, my calories were only slightly over my goal. Day by day.
2/08 - 193.8
Ugh. I considered lying about it, but what’s the point of that? And how did I get here? Food, I know, but I’ve put (back) on a shocking 15 pounds since this time last year. And yes, I snacked last night, ice cream and triscuits with cheese. I probably double my calories. What has happened to me mentally/emotionally to make me/let me do this to myself? Maybe if I can figure that out I can get rid of these 15 pounds and then more. I know the mechanics of weight loss, so at this point it’s clearly a mental/emotional game for me. I feel just awful. No need for hugs—a kick in the pants would probably help more.
2/09 - 194
I did better yesterday, so this is delayed reaction gain. But enough. More than enough.
2/10 - 194.4
What??? My calories yesterday = 1535, a little higher than goal but not excessive, and I didn’t snack last night, so I know it’s from Wednesday, but still disappointing. This afternoon I’m invited to some friends’ house for “women only scrabble and snacks.” My first thought was to skip lunch, but I’ve decided a better strategy is to eat a reasonable, high-protein lunch so I don’t go hungry. They are very healthy-food conscious, so I know the snacks will be healthy & homemade, though not necessarily low calorie. I’d skip the whole thing, but another friend is pushing me to go, so…. I know I’ll do a lot better once the weather breaks and I get back to the garden (lots of updating ideas, i.e., labor/exercise) and to walking (aiming to get back to the 6-8 miles a day i used to walk). Plus I don’t crave heavy carbs and fat in warm weather. So I’m sad about my current state but optimistic for Spring and Summer.
2/11 - 195.4
Not much to say for a change. 😜
2/12 - 194.6
Yesterday was a pretty good day food wise (and otherwise). Looking at my Happy Scale info this morning I realized I recorded my weight wrong yesterday—Freudian slip of the typing finger? Anyway, corrected now and I’m back on track this morning. Maybe I can still end this round lower than I started, or at least break even.
2/13 - 193.6
Okay, finally moving in the right direction. I’m feeling a smidge more in control and am finding that following through on small things I’ve been wanting done but not wanting to actually do is helping my attitude. Yesterday I took a bunch of books to sell at the used book store, then repotted some house plants that have need it for too long. Today I’m going through my spring and summer clothes and tossing the old ratty ones that I keep around for gardening, but of course feel terrible wearing. I got especially bad about that during the pandemic and still haven’t kicked the habit. Now to decide about the clothes that fit me when I was down in the 130s 3-4 years ago….
2/14 - 193.8
❤️ Happy Valentine’s Day! DH gave me a small box of dark chocolate sea salt caramel hearts. I’m freezing most of them, and limiting myself to one of the others a day to nibble slowly (65 calories—a lot lower than most of my snacks!). Have a lovely day, everyone!
2/15 - 194.6
Phooey. But today’s uptick is partly salt/water from the pad Thai last night, plus I ate a bit more of it than I had planned. I had hoped to be back on the downward slope by now, but I’m not beating myself up. I am looking forward to warm weather, though, which gets me outside more. I am not a winter person! See you next round.
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roscoe1998
roscoe1998 Posts: 268 Member
February 14
Female 60 years old
It's been a while since I've been here, but decided to focus on weight loss again and this has always been a helpful tool for me. Lost 30 pounds last spring. then gained a few of those back. Have kept up my daily walks, but need to concentrate on nutrition.
SW January 2023 210
GW 160
EW RND 249 181.9
SW RND 250
2/6 181.2
2/7 181.2
2/8 181.4 Same as last round...no movement at first. Hopefully I'll have another drop soon. I'll just keep
plugging along.
2/9 181.2
2/10 180.2 Well, at least the scale moved down some... I would love to see the 70's tomorrow..
2/11 180.6
2/12 182.4 Super bowl snacks really did a number on me! Hope it's water from the salt.
2/13 180.6 Whew! Hopefully I will be in the 70's by the end of this round, but there is Valentine's Day.....
2/14 180.6 Wow! No movement. This has not been a good round. I am going out for a nice Valentine's dinner, so I
guess I won't be in the 70's this round....
2/15 179.9 Well...barely..but I made it! Luckily the restaurant ran out of the duck entree that I really wanted, so I
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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; 247: 153.1; R248: 153.1; R249: 153.0
Last weight
02/05 - 153.0
Round Goal: 151.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
02/06 - 151.4
02/07 - 151.8
02/08 - 150.8
02/09 - 151.8
02/10 - 151.2
02/11 - 151.9
02/12 - 151.3
02/13 - 151.2
02/14 - 151.4
02/15 - 151.8 - Ended the round on a high weight but still managed my goal! I'm happy! High weight brought to you by no TMI and DOMS along with some water retention from the slightly higher carb intake of a normal eating day. Did back today with BF and chest tomorrow with him. Running Saturday or Sunday instead so I have more time. A work call early required me to change my plans since I have to run so late in the morning once it's light out. BF is starting his new diet (from his personal trainer - it is based on the prescribed workouts) a couple days earlier than originally planned so I'm on my own the rest of this week with my currently planned meals. I want to shift into low carb paleo which will also fit perfectly with my own goals. On heavy lifting (leg) and long run (10k distance) days I can eat a bit higher carb (<150g net, about 1-2 days a week) and then on every other day which is shorter runs, Peloton workouts, or light/moderate weight days (upper body, like today) I eat lower carb (estimating <75g net, about 5-6 days a week). I'll finish up this week's meals (tonight and tomorrow's dinners) since I already bought the food and eat BF's portions as leftovers before I switch over to my paleo-inspired (it's not strict paleo, just 80% or so compliance). Happy with progress and looking forward to seeing all of you next round!
Previous Day's Comments02/06 - I thought I had posted yesterday but then I realized I had thought about it but didn't actually do it! I ate something that didn't agree with me on Sunday so I ended on a high weight due to the bloating and such as my body worked through that. Glad to be back down now and hoping to see this trend downward. Good low carb day yesterday with a Peloton ride followed by a non-stop meeting from 730am to 530pm. Oof! Another lower-impact/easier ride today due to yesterday's being so intense I got dizzy and thought I'd pass out on the bike. Tomorrow is a run so I don't want to overdo it. Today's foods are quite carby. I'm trying out a chia seed pudding for the first time and I used a banana (they need to get eaten) and that really increased my carbs for the day already. It was delicious and I have hopes I can make a keto-friendlier chia pudding without issue that's equally as delicious. BF wants to try a tortilla recipe for lunch but I think he'll use our regular tortillas before they go bad. Dinner is burritos but again, regular tortilla. All meals planned for this week, including the Superbowl party (wings - just need to avoid all the other carby snacks that are inevitably there since we'll be on a low carb day). Feeling fairly good about things
02/07 - I'm rather happy with this despite the increased carbs. I ended up with 105g net carbs for the day, so not terrible considering how "high" each meal seemed when making/eating it. BF sent me something about 15 days of full keto and asked about trying to see if it'll work (one of our Fire Department friends does low carb but not strict keto and raves about it so I think it made him want to dive deeper). I'll have to talk to him later about it - Sunday is Low Carb for us and if we stick through the Superbowl Party successfully, he may be willing to go right into the 2 weeks to see how we feel. I haven't made the meal plan for next week yet but will need to soon so I'll discuss with him today. I'm on earlier since I'm doing an outdoor run and waiting on the sun to come up enough I can see before I head out. It sounds windy (like the 25-50mph gusts) but the weather app says its 10mph. Hopefully it won't be too bad. If the weather cooperates, I'm hoping for a bit more than 30 minutes (35 minutes?) run to start pushing back into 5k territory so I can then increase mileage from there.
02/08 - I had a really good low carb day yesterday and the scale reflects that. I've been having some issues with bloating and discomfort in the lower abdominal area, especially on low carb days. The chia pudding and focusing on getting enough fiber in general seems to have helped a bit. Also reducing sugar alcohols by avoiding the processed snacks between meals. Not sure which helped more, but I'm happy to have something to improve it and it seems it helped me push the scale down further, too. Stacked an upper body, glutes&legs, and core workout from Peloton today, 10 minutes each. Finished off with a long 45 minute walk with BF and the dogs since we both had a little flexibility on time with work this morning and it's so beautiful out now the wind has moved on. I've pre-logged my meals for the day and I'm sitting at 105g net carbs. I'll take it! It is still a vast improvement from what I was eating before the carb cycling. BF doesn't want to do full keto/low carb so we will continue the cycling while I focus on staying under 150 on normal days but focusing on getting at or below 100g net whenever possible. I'll start building our meal plan for next week tonight after work and finish it up tomorrow, likely while I wait for the dogs at the groomers. I'm thinking I'll see if BF wants to go get sushi for lunch after our FD CPR training Saturday and then go shopping after to get it knocked out early. We're planning, weather permitting, to take the dogs on the river trail again this Sunday before we head out to the Superbowl Party.
02/09 - DNP
02/10 - DNP
02/11 - DNP
02/12 - Been bouncing around for various reasons - higher carbs (splurged on a a homemade banana nut bread on a "normal" day) and soreness (strength training left me sorer than I expected). It's quite alright, I'm bouncing lower than I was last round so my trend is slowly inching downward. I didn't run Friday due to my soreness and did a Peloton ride instead. No workouts Saturday or yesterday - we had CPR class early Saturday which cut into time and Sunday was too chilly to walk the river trail with the dogs. A Peloton ride this morning despite being up half the night due to the dogs - I'm happy I was able to push through. I switched up my schedule so I run Tuesdays and Thursdays with rides on Monday and Wednesday and a strength workout Friday so it won't impact a run like it did last week. Normal eating today. BF made me pancakes and bacon this morning. Gnocchi for lunch and fried rice (with leftover pork loin) for dinner so tomorrow I anticipate a jump up on the scale. Focus today is water and portion control.
02/13 - I'll take that after a carby day! Today BF and I went to try out the gym closest to our house. We discovered membership is free with a valid first responder ID. We're waiting on ours due to the system being down for so long, but we're going to pay for a membership until then. Today was a day pass since they have a Valentine's promo where they waive the $45 initial fee so we're going to wait to start our membership until then. Day pass is only $10 so it was worthwhile to go this route and wait. The membership is $48/month so it's not bad at all and I see it as an investment in my health. I ran 3 miles on the treadmill this morning while BF did weights - it was a chilly below freezing morning so I was thankful to have somewhere more comfortable to run, even if the treadmill seems so much harder to push through. Today is low carb but the meals I have planned aren't veg-heavy or have a ton of fiber so I'll be focusing on upping those two things if I should need a snack. Also thinking of adding in a little extra veg to each meal somehow, maybe a side? Feeling hopeful!
02/14 - Something didn't agree with my stomach at dinner last night and I think that's why I'm up a tad even after low-carb. I felt better when I woke up but that doesn't mean any bloating or water retention related to that isn't still around. Went to the gym this morning with BF and did leg day with him (and got our memberships finalized free of the initiation fee). Not sure if I'll be too sore to run tomorrow. If so, I'll do shoulders/back with him, chest and arms Friday (he needs me to spot if nothing else) and run Saturday instead. Otherwise I'll run tomorrow and do chest/arms Friday with him and likely ride the Peloton Saturday. Today's goal is plenty of water and portion control. A turkey, brie, and pear panini for lunch and salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and green beans for dinner. I made us some peanut butter oatmeal this morning because I wanted something warm and cozy. I also made a blueberry chia pudding so it could sit and be ready should I need a snack later - its high fiber and antioxidants so I'd rather have that than something processed!8 -
1st Round 246 SW: 212.5
5th Round 250 SW: 204.1
Goals: Add more protein, double down on weights, get stronger, lose more inches.
2/6 - DNW (high stress day! ended w/ 2 glasses of wine and minimal movement ~ 391 cals, 6,307 steps)
2/7 - DNW (more time and energy for multiple mini lower body workouts. 751 cals, 11000 steps.)
2/8 - DNW (poor sleep, low energy, glued to my desk takeout workday ~ 616 cals, 9298 steps)
2/9 - DNW (8 hrs sleep! And thankfully slow enough at work for multiple minis. Ended the workday with a lovely hour walk outside!! Beautiful and best day so far: 17039 steps, 1130 calories burned.)
2/10 - 206.2 (not allowing myself to be disappointed or play the guessing game. Measurements still smaller than a week ago, so hopefully with a little restraint the scale will even out.)
2/11 - DNW (lots of superbowl snacking, but stayed under eating back 439 cals burned earlier)
2/12 - DNW (already seeing and feeling results of "social sitting" weekend, no confirmation needed! 13183 steps, 873 cals🔥)
2/13 - DNW (HIIT, lower body day ~ 688 cals burned, 10670 steps)
2/14 - 206.8 (almost wish I hadn't checked, lol ~ Happy Valentines!)
2/15 - 205.5 (yessss! back to daily weigh-ins next round)
Finishing with +1.4 gain, but leaner and stronger than when I began. Actually excited to implement some of the lessons learned next round! I see you onederland ...9 -
Male: 66
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016)
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205
Goals for this round:
1. Log my food daily.
2. Daily exercise.
3. Drink more water.
Round 245 Posts
This is my posting format….
Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday / Comment
Previous posts:2/6: 228.4
/food logged; walked outside…Brrrr/
So, here I am crawling back with my tail between my legs hoping you will allow me to join you all again. (my self esteem isn’t quite this bad) 😊
In my experience with an endeavor like this, or any other, I have always had a slow start. It seems hopeless. Then at some point, if I can stick to it and put a few good days in a row, I will see real progress. After that I am good to go.
I am planning an active 2024, so this needs to work.
2/7: 226.4
/food logged; very little exercise/
I am doing a good job of shedding water these last two days.
2/8: 226.0
/logged it all; good exercise/
Logging food intake is definitely important to me. I stayed under my goal yesterday because I was watching. Unchecked, I would have found all kinds of things to shove into my cake hole. The past couple days I have felt hunger pangs (I know this is a ridiculous statement because I have no idea what real hunger is.) Whatever it is, in the past year I have rewarded the feeling with immediate snacking, and usually not clean snacks. Thus, logging. I have to find a way to enjoy the pangs.
Exercise yesterday was a group exercise class. I am one of the younger ones. My ego says “stay out of there, that class is for old people.” My body says “this class hurts (so good), keep coming back here.”
2/9: 226.6
/Food strictly logged and goal met; Some floor exercise and stretching/
Well, here it is, my first backslide of the round. It was inevitable, though there is no real explanation for it this time. I ate right and exercised. But as we know, the body is weird. Especially mine. My scale reading typically bounces around like a ping pong ball…. While I notice some of us here are rock steady.
Could be TMI or water retention or both.
Side note: Is it just me or has the term TMI become just as graphic as using the real term? Either way it is “the subject about which we do not speak.”
Mic drop.
2/10: 225.8
/logged it all; Floor exercises/
Happy to see this little drop. Surprised actually. Bracing myself for a combo Superbowl party / Birthday Party for DDL. I am going to smoke some chicken drumsticks.
2/11: 226.2
/food logged and under goal; went to the pool and “water walked” and did some resistance exercise with water weights (floating dumbbells.)/
Praying for wisdom about my dad. Considering whether he should stay in the nursing home long term, or should he try to come home again? (only to fall...again. He is recovering from a fall on Christmas day which landed him in the hospital. He has fallen many times in 2023.) He has moderate dementia, which makes it harder.
Thanks for “listening.”
2/12: 227.2
/food NOT all logged; NO exercise/
Yesterday I failed my body.
It was a good game though. 😊 The drumsticks tasted great but were kind of hard to eat due to the anatomical realities. And, I got to spend some time with the “grands.”
2/13: 225.8
/food logged; no exercise/
“Jeff is just too busy to exercise,” said nobody.
2/14: 225.6
/logged; no exercise/
Happy to be at least moving down this round. And, happy to have a valentine. 😊
2/05: 230.8
Starting weight on day before this round.
2/15: 224.0
/logged it; walking and general agitation 😊/
I am not believing this round is over already. As you can see, I have shed a few pounds since the start of the round. It was mostly soft water and waste weight just sitting there because it had nothing better to do. I took away the free rent and it is gone. (very scientific) I think the real work begins now, and there is a lot of work to do.
This ten-day average (226.2) is the highest I have recorded since Round 94 when I first started the ten-day challenge.
Historical Averages:R 94: 210.7 (20191108 = date of the last day of the round)
R 95: 210.3
R 96: 210.5
R 97: 211.3 (20191208)
R 98: 212.7
R 99: 212.5* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 100: 215.0* (ghost vaycay entries) (20200107)
R 101: 216.0* (some ghost vaycay entries)
R 102: 212.6
R 103: 211.9 (20200206)
R 104: 210.9
R 105: 212.5
R 106: 211.2 (20200307)
R 107: DNF
R 115: 215.6 (20200605)
R 116: 213.7
R 117: 213.1
R 118: 212.1 (20200705)
R 119: 212.4
R 120: 211.5
R 121: 207.9 (20200804)
R 122: 207.4
R 123: 207.3
R 124: 209.4 (20200903)
R 125: 208.9
R 126: 209.6
R 127: 209.1 (20201003)
R 128: 210.0
R 129: 210.6
R 130: 210.7 (20201102)
R 131: 211.5
R 132: 209.2
R 133: 211.7 (20201202)
R 134: 211.0
R 135: 211.5
R 136: DNW (20210101)
R 137: DNW
R 138: DNW
R 139: 215.7
R 140: 215.2 (20210210)
R 141: 213.6
R 142: 212.8 (20210302)
R 143: 211.5
R 144: 212.2
R 145: 211.6 (20210401)
R 146: DNW – scale broke during this round.
R 147: 213.1
R 148: 212.3 (20210501)
R 149: 209.7 (vacay 2nd half)
R 150: 210.4 (vacay 1st half)
R 151: 210.7
R 152: 211.0 (20210610)
R 153: 210.7
R 154: 210.6
R 155: 210.0 (20210710)
R 156: 210.9
R 157: 210.6
R 158: 207.8 (20210809)
R 159: 207.9
R 160: 205.9
R 161: 206.2 (20210908)
R 162: 205.9
R 163: 206.8
R 164: 207.1 (20211008)
R 165: 207.0
R 166: 207.3
R 167: 207.8 (20211107)
R 168: 206.2
R 169: 207.3
R 170: 208.2 (20211207)
R 171: 208.6
R 172: 207.4
R 173: 210.5 (20220106) Mostly estimated
R 174: 210.5 Mostly estimated
R 175: 211.8 Mostly estimated
R 176: 213.6 (20220205)
R 177: 214.6
R 178: 213.7
R 179: 213.7 (20220307)
R 180: 213.7
R.181: 214.2
R 182: 216.4 (20220406)
R 183: DNW
R 184: 216.2
R 185: 217.0 (20220506)
R 186: 216.8
R 187: 215.9
R 188: 217.1 (20220605)
R 189: 216.2
R 190: 215.5
R 191: 217.3 (20220705)
R 192: 217.9
R 193: DNW
R 194: 215.2 (20220804) Some guesstimates early I the round with no scale.
R 195: 216.2
R 196: 213.8
R 197: 216.0 (20220903)
R 198: 213.6
R 199: 214.7 (partial round)
R 200: 215.4 (20221003)
R 201: 215.6
R 202: 214.8
R 203: 215.7 (20221102)
R 204: 216.7
R 205: 217.2
R 206 DNW
R 207: 217.4
R 208: 218.6
R 209: DNW (20230101)
R 210: DNW
R 211: DNW
R 212: DNW
R 213: DNW (20230210)
R 214: 222.5 (post-surgery date)
R 215: 221.5 (20230302)
R 216: 222.2
R 217: 221.8
R 218 – 226 no data. AWOL
R 227: 224.8
R 228 – 242 no data. AWOL
R 243: 225.3 (20231207)
R 244: 224.4
R 245 - 249 AWOL
R 250 – 226.2
I like to track averages due to my wild fluctuations. For the same reason, I like to weigh daily so I can see the lows from time to time. It gives me hope.9 -
I JUST noticed that I have referenced this round as #245 on all of my posts. Apologies to all of the perfectionists in the crowd.
5 -
@quiltingjaine Please share more info on your current 500 cal plan… What are your macros? Still Keto?
@CamandJarvis Will you continue your pattern of rotating daily low-carb/ higher carb consumption? How did you choose the amounts? I know you’re in the process of training, but I’m curious to the benefits… Thank you!
(I hope you both see these questions before signing off for this round and hoping you might post …. (Here or in R251) I’ll also post in R251. Thx!4 -
Round 250
MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 63 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.
ROUND 207 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
R249 EW= 184.6
R250 EW= 178.4
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 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.0)
R247 (01/07/23 thru 01/16/24) = -0.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.4)
R248 (01/17/23 thru 01/26/24) = -1.0 LOST (Ending Weight 182.4)
R249 (01/27/23 thru 02/05/24) = -2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 186.6)
R250 (02/06/23 thru 02/15/24) = -6.2 LOST (Ending Weight 178.4)
Day/Weight/Comment
02/05 …..184.6….. ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND
02/06 -183.0- (Trend weight 183.2)
02/07 -181.0- (Trend weight 183.2)
02/08 -178.2- (Trend weight 182.7)
02/09 -178.4- (Trend weight 182.3)
02/10 -179.0- (Trend weight 181.9)
02/11 -179.2- (Trend weight 181.7)
02/12 -179.6- (Trend weight 181.4)
02/13 -182.0- (Trend weight 181.5)
02/14 -179.6- (Trend weight 181.3) I chose one of my ultra low calorie days yesterday on the zig-zag diet in order to offset that travel weight and it payed off on the scale (so far). It's nice to finally be able to type my weight in pink. Today I will have moderate calories and carbs and I will try to fit in the exercise bike which I managed to fit in the back part of my livingroom. A miracle! Behind my bed are layers of boxes and totes packed. I managed to fit the bike by blocking the front door with it and making it difficult to get to the staircase that leads to upstairs. As you can see in the pic, the pathway through my livingroom is very narrow. All open spaces are now filled with more boxes and totes. Pray I don't have a fire in the next couple of months!
02/15 -178.4- (Trend weight 181.0) I managed to rally the last two days of this round to show improvement after typing in black or blue for 5 days straight! I’m very grateful that it wasn’t that difficult to stick to plan. HOWEVER, today is a hungry hungry day. I have already had to break my fast by 11:30 to have my first meal when I usually eat the first one between 2:00 and 4:00. This will mean 3 meals today instead of 2 which will supply more calories and carbs. Ugh! I will go and pre-log my day in a few minutes and see what I can reasonably fit in. Our schools were closed today so no bus stop today for DGS. He will be brought to me later and I will be babysitting until Saturday (at least). I am pretty much snowed in today. I am hoping to get my stationary bike workout done early and perhaps some strength training with some arm weights. Nice round for so many of you in so many ways. In Northern Michigan spring is still a long way off so there is still plenty of time to get ready for shorts weather. Let’s do this! See you in 251.
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
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@Krysless2 What is Stride kick?
As far as Starbucks- I order a Grande made with HWC plus 2-3 extra shots or a Venti with HWC plus 5-6 extra shots.0 -
@_JeffreyD_ As far as I’m concerned, you can post whatever # you want as long as you post on the correct page. LOL5
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@Cchassee I bought a product that a friend is using. A 500 calorie shake made with HWC. 3 a day gives you correct nutritional requirements but I can’t imagine drinking 3. They are delicious but very filling/satisfying, probably due to the HWC. I’m having 1 a day and not eating regular food. I needed something to keep me from looking in the fridge all the time. (Exception yesterday) I had half of my dish from Genghis Grill and about 1/3 of my shake.3
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2/6 180.4
2/7 180.4
2/8 179.4
2/9 179.2
2/10 DNW
2/11 DNW
2/12 179.6
2/13 179.2
2/14 179.0
Really glad to end 1.4 lbs lower. I've hit 178.8 a couple of times during these 10 day challenges. This next round I'll be working to break through that barrier! See you next round!6 -
I'm Amanda, 5'2", 39F.
I'm excited to be back with y'all
I hope everyone here has been doing well 
SW RND 250 - 133.8lbs
GW RND 250 - 132.8lbs
2/6 - 133.8. Today's activity is strength training and dog walk.
2/7 - 132.8. That's a nice little re-start Yesterday I walked the dogs and did a 20-minute lower body strength class and 10-minute core. Sounds short but it was *enough*! Today will be a Peloton ride, dog walk, and hopefully some upper body strength training if I can find the time. This semester is hard for the dogs and me - husband and I used to take turns walking the dogs but he's been going to campus every morning. Tuesday/Wednesday he teaches in the mornings but he has other stuff to take care of early in the day the other mornings I guess. I hate when the dog walks fall on me every day when there are other areas of exercise I'd like to prioritize. Ah well, only 3 months left in the semester I guess.
2/8 - 132.6. Yesterday I just did the dog walk and the Peloton ride. Today is a dog walk and strength training. I'm getting a new-to-me Garmin watch today that will probably motivate me!
2/9 - 133.4, but I weighed after coffee so not sure how accurate it is. My birthday weekend plans got cancelled because my preschooler threw up overnight. No idea what the weekend looks like, but if this stomach bug continues to be as contagious in our house as it has been in his classroom (8 kids and 1 teacher were out with it yesterday), well, we're in for a rough one. It actually hasn't been too extreme for him, thankfully, but obviously any amounting of vomiting/diarrhea is enough to cancel plans! Hoping not to spend my birthday tomorrow driving the porcelain bus!
2/10 - DNW. 30 minutes of bodyweight strength training (core & barre)
2/11 - DNW (I probably did weigh but forgot the number). 60-minute Peloton ride.
2/12 - 134.8, wrong way, scale. Can't blame the scale, though! I also can't blame the cake and ice cream I consumed all weekend. I can only blame myself for overdoing it. But it did end up being a lovely birthday. No one except the 3-year-old got sick, knock on wood. I suppose there's still a chance but usually these things knock us down quickly. We went out for Mexican dinner where I forwent a margarita and continued my dry streak. 6 weeks alcohol-free as of today! Today I will walk the dogs and do a 45-minute Peloton ride.
2/13 - 135.something
2/14 - DNW
2/15 - 133.6. Sooo I lost .2 this round. Not the great return to the 10-day challenges I was targeting. Onward!8 -
I am jumping in a little late! Just back from vacation and picked up a few of the pounds I lost since the beginning of the year. Getting back on track!
SW RND 250: 244.5
EW RND 250: 230
RND weight -/+: -5.5lbs
2/6: DNW
2/7: 242.2 –starting to trend back down. Probably some of the water weight from all the bad food/drink choices I made on vacation!
2/8--DNW
2/9—241.0 chipping away at my vacation gain!
2/10--240
2/11—240.2
2/12--DNW
2/13—241.4
2/14--DNW
2/15—239.0
Thanks for having this awesome challenge. See everyone next round!
Random stuff about me:I am 59 years old this month (ouch). I currently live in Texas with my hubby and crew of kitty babies. I am a neonatal nurse practitioner and work 24hour shifts in a busy NICU. If it looks like I disappear on random days…that’s why! About 10 years ago I lost 135 pounds. Never made it to goal but just sort of leveled off at ~200 pounds. Over time I gained back nearly 50. Working on getting back at least to my low weight of 200. I would like to eventually make it to 150 where I think I would be comfortable.6 -
HSW: 211.6 lbs (Aug 2021)
SW: 191.1 lbs (Oct 2022)
Results from previous challenges ...Round 208: 175.5 lbs (-0.5)
Round 210: 173.7 lbs (-1.8)
Round 211: 173.2 lbs (-0.5)
Round 212: 172.0 lbs (-1.2)
Round 213: 167.6 lbs (-4.4)
Round 214: 167.1 lbs (-0.5)
Round 215: 165.3 lbs (-1.8)
Round 216: 165.1 lbs (-0.2)
Round 217: 163.1 lbs (-2.0)
Round 218: DNW
Round 219: DNW
Round 220: DNW
Round 221: 163.4 lbs (+0.3)
Round 222: DNW
Round 223: DNW
Round 224: 164.0 lbs (+0.6)
Round 225: 162.5 lbs (-1.5)
Round 226: 161.4 lbs (-1.1)
Round 227: 159.0 lbs (-2.4)
Round 228: 157.2 lbs (-1.8)
Round 229: 156.5 lbs (-0.7)
Round 230: 157.6 lbs (+1.1)
Round 231 - 236 : DNW
Round 237: 159.1 lbs (+1.5)
Round 238: 158.5 lbs (-0.6)
Round 239 - 246 : DNW
Round 247: 164.7 lbs (+6.2)
Round 248: 162.9 lbs (-1.8)
Round 249: 163.6 lbs (+0.7)
Round 250: 161.8 lbs (-1.8)
I gained weight last round so I will see how this round goes before deciding on whether to reevaluate what I am doing. I am eating 3 meals a day with no snacks and getting at least 22 active minutes in per day. I stopped counting calories last round and that is probably the problem. I feel the way I am eating at the moment is more sustainable but it is probably more of a maintenance strategy.
SW RND 250: 163.6 lbs
2/6: 163.6 lbs
2/7: 163.8 lbs
2/8: 162.0 lbs I have no idea where the whoosh came from. I have done nothing different from the last round where I gained. The scale moves in mysterious ways. If I maintain this weight until the end of this challenge I will be happy but I know the scale can go up just as easily.
2/9: 161.4 lbs I decided to skip breakfast and have 2 larger meals instead of 3. I know I was going to wait until the end of this round before reevaluating but I was just curious about whether I would actually miss breakfast or not. I did feel hungry at lunch time which I usually don't feel if I have breakfast. But after lunch I felt very satisfied. I am not sure if I will do it longer term. I will give it a go a few times before I decide.
2/10: 161.6 lbs Pizza night and I stuck to my pre-planned amount. We got given a massive pumpkin and I told the kids I would use some to make strudel and the rest to make soup. So I need to factor in eating some strudel today.
2/11: 162.9 lbs It was a tiring day and I ended up eating all the things including strudel and cookies. Now to spend the rest of the challenge trying to get back to where I was yesterday!
2/12: 163.1 lbs
2/13: 162.9 lbs It was a hungry day for me and I ate more than I had planned.
2/14: 162.3 lbs
2/15: 161.8 lbs 1.8 lbs loss for me this round and I am happy with that. I gained 0.7 last round and I said I would reevaluate this round depending on the result from this round. I am skipping breakfast now but I am not sure if I will continue. I have been very hungry mid-morning a few days and I know that being hungry will lead to me eating more than planned. I will give it a few more days and see if my body adapts to the new routine. See you all next round!8
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