Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 254

cpanus · March 26

Thank you, @itladyee !
74 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 140.0
03/15 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/16 - 149.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...brunch at DDD's for my b'day!!
Day/Weight/Comment
03/17 - 149.0 at 8:10 a.m. ...5.41 miles in 108 mins to the post office and back!
03/18 - 150.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/19 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading
03/20 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 5.26 miles in 106 mins...trainer sick
03/21 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
03/22 - 148.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...trainer's family sick
03/23 - 149.7 at 8:30 a.m. ...Tax stuff
03/24 - 150.4 at 7:45 a.m. ...5.28 miles in 111 mins to the post office and back
03/25 -
03/26 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

ashleycarole86 · March 26

SW RND 254 242

3/17 - 243.6 (My husband and I stayed up until 2 AM last night drinking wine and watching Oppenheimer. What a great movie. Today we did a dog walk and tons of cleaning. I've been reflecting a lot on my mental state and how frustrated I am with how much of the weight I gained back. The thoughts feel punishing and I can't find peace. Need to find a way to put that disappointment behind me to move forward.)
3/18 - 244.2 (Ate late last night. I have a two day event at work where food is provided.)
3/19 - 243 (Navigated day 1 of the course at work well and didn't mindlessly snack on the buffet of food we were offered. Need to do the same again today.)
3/20 - 243.8
3/21 - 245
3/22 - 246.2
3/23 - NWI
3/24 - NWI
3/25 - 248.4 (Weekend away + TOM = spike. I will be down tomorrow for sure but I went the wrong way this round! I got on the Peloton tonight so that felt good.)
3/26

musicsax · March 26

🎷 65 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 254 (my 184th). Thank you @itladyee for keeping this going, so grateful for you stepping in when @Quiltingjaine & myself were MIA!
Goals for this round; to lose! Scale still being erratic, obviously still reflects rate of consistency (or not!) with walking mileage as well as food. Must concentrate on consistency, really want to get back. And to break the “always looking for something to put in my mouth” syndrome!
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
End of round 250 – DNW – away on holiday with family, Whitchurch.
End of round 251 – 242
End of round 252 – 242.6
End of round 253 – DNW but 142.2 the previous day

SW RND 254 Day, Weight, Comment

3/17 142.4 - (trend 142.2) Yesterday we were around Royal Chatham Historic Docks all day and then travelling back home, so no structured walking.
3/18 141.4 – (trend 142.1) 7.26 miles walked yesterday, 20% exercise calories eaten back.
3/19 140.8 – (trend 141.9) 8.93 miles walked yesterday, 20% of exercise calories eaten back. Some of this loss is due to an upset stomach that I’ve had since Sunday.
3/20 140.8 – (trend 141.8) 8.90 miles walked, less than 30% exercise eaten back. Lovely spring day so I was able to get out in the garden, did some weeding and potted up some new plants.
3/21 140.8 – (trend 141.7) 9 miles walked yesterday, 75% exercise calories eaten back.
3/22 141.4 – (trend 141.6) no structured walking as childminding little DGS. I’m really behind with my average daily walking, the weather has not been kind with its precipitation!! I do not walk in the rain!!

3/23 140.4 – (trend 141.5) 6.46 miles walked; all exercise calories eaten back. Oldest DGS 6th birthday today, trip to a farm themed park an hour and a half journey away from us, and later there will be cake involved – it is the law to participate on someone’s birthday !! LOL 😊.
3/24 140.4 – (trend 141.3) no structured walking yesterday, the 4.3 miles all done around the children’s theme park/farm. Lots of running up and down the very large soft play when the rain showers came and a very hard work out on the pedal powered monorail through the treetops – that was HARD work!! Two of my little DGC wanted me to take them in the 2-seater pedal cars, I could only manage one circuit!! Luckily the second one was pacified by Grampy taking them 😊, thank goodness. A wonderful day had by all. The birthday cake meant I went over calories.
3/25 140.4 – (trend 141.2) 12.48 miles walked, 40% of exercise calories eaten back.
3/26 141 – (trend 141.2) 10.28 miles walked, I had the “munchies” yesterday which meant that I ate all exercise calories back. Pleased with the 1.2 pound loss this round, need to have another successful round in 255.

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

musicsax · March 26

A reminder of the new round link as I did post it a little early

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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10912159/just-give-me-10-days-round-255/p1?new=1

SofaKween · March 26

SW RND 254 – 59.7kg
GW this RND – 59.2kg
UGW – 54.0 (or to fit back into my favourite walking shorts)

3/17 - 59.7 - weights workout at home.
3/18 - 59.6 – feeling quite sore from yesterday so planning a short walk.
3/19 - 59.5
3/20 - 59.4
3/21 - 59.2 - bad night - many bathroom visits, hence the unusual weight loss.
3/22 - 59.2 - on a positive side I had a better nights sleep and my tight jeans are less tight.
3/23 - ? - the battery in my scales has died.
3/24 - 59.1 - new battery, new day. I have lots of jobs I need to get done today that are currently not inspiring me to get off the sofa!
3/25 - 59.1
3/26 - 59.1 Earlier weigh-in this morning. Onwards to the next 10 days.

Chapter_3 · March 26

R254- my 24th

About Me & Health Journey
Spoiler @ end ⬇️
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📣#bestshapeofmylife📣#
#helpfulhabits
Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️
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R254 Focus-Healthy & Fit:
1. Gain muscle lose fat 🏋️‍♀️- only DOING will ensure success. In it for the long-haul.
2. Continue “commitments” & reading/working “Habit Mechanic”. Important that my “to dos” become habit.
3. Identify unhelpful habits and extinguish.
4. Jump rope every day.
5. Mindful & Grateful

R254 COMMITMENTS:
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To do:
1. Habit Mechanic - minimum 20 min per day.
2. 🙆‍♀️Daily Stretch 10-15min
3. 🤸🏼🏋️‍♀️4x/wk FT 20-30 min
4. 🚶‍♀️8-10k+ minimum
5. 📿 ⬆️ jump rope
6. 💦 70-80oz
7. 💓Z2 60 min 5x per wk
8. NSVs - launch new e. helpful habits
9. MACROS: thru 4/1: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
10. Stay mindful & grateful.

SW RND 254 = 131.0lbs

R254 Previous Daily Comments
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3/17 ⚖️ 131.0lbs
Yesterday: 7 miles. Beginning to jump rope & build toward 2000 jumps a day. Also, kettlebell routine. Stormy all day today: will squeeze in fitness & Habit Mechanic workbook. I committed to a singles 🎾match tomorrow, which makes me officially crazy.
🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀🍀

3/18 130.2 ✅💪🏻 & finally hit protein- but no reading or 🏋️‍♀️. (Most important goals 🚫) Literally forgot to 📿. (Jump rope). Today will be super active… I’m playing a singles 🎾match this morning and then focusing on my other activities to ✅ off goals one-by one. Food prep for the week!

3/19 129.6 ⚖️ is cooperating but Muscle not increasing. Inbody scan is the only device that can track muscle mass with relative accuracy. MUST lift more. I’m simply not attacking it, and “skinny fat” persists.

Had so much fun at my tennis match yesterday… Lost in a third set tiebreaker… (Which means it was a really close match). First time I played singles in four years & I held my own! My opponent was 20 years younger. Health victory!

Read two chapters of Habit Mechanic. Learning…

Confession: My new weekly report was posted in MFP and I reviewed it… I literally skipped three days of logging and I didn’t even realize it. 🥺 That’s how discombobulated I am since starting this new consulting role.

Offering tremendous respect for everyone in this group… juggling family & work… Here I am retired, working a handful of hours per week, and I’m experiencing challenges with relatively “doable” goals. The mind is an interesting beast - our attitude, choices and priorities… How? Why? This round, I pretty much mindlessly jumped from 253 to 254 without a re-focus. Will address that today.

BTW, my name is Carolyn.

Today- reflection, reset & more tennis and 🏋️‍♀️🏋️‍♀️📿.

3/20⚖️ 129.8lbs
✅ but only 10 min of 🏋️‍♀️. Playing too much tennis was my excuse.
I have 🎾 again today then I have catch-up work. Learned from HM that 98% of our thought patterns and actions are habits… Changing them is possible, but it takes EFFORT/hard work. Called WILL POWER. Yesterday I noticed many tinkering, piddling thought patterns & choices that were simply wasteful. Three hours of do-nothing. While food/drink were spot on, I completely wasted the afternoon. Do BETTER TODAY! Your future you deserves more. Need to remember how great it feels to ✅✅✅ each box. Why am I not choosing to do better / be better? what is holding me back? Still reflecting? Time to act. Today: must 🏋️‍♀️& 📿. You owe it to your soul, mind & body.

3/21 Better day. ✅ all. 🏋️‍♀️10 min. 📿 300. @ Client’s office all morn. Today will tackle 🏋️‍♀️📿 and structured walk this afternoon. Bridge tonight.

3/22 Good Day yesterday. Storming all day today but I will get it done!

3/23⚖️130.0 ✅
I did not get it ALL done yesterday. I got it “half” done.
300 📿 jumps, 10min 🏋️‍♀️ and 8K walk. Last night, I enjoyed Mexican food for the first time in a long time… Shrimp tacos (lettuce wrap!) and one Paloma… A few chips & salsa, but not many. NSV: Enjoyed last night in moderation without guilt - I’m ready again this morn!
We might be traveling today, so I’ll exercise /walk @ sunrise! One chapter HM.

3/24 I did not accomplish everything that I set out to do yesterday. I was a little over in carbs & under protein , but hit all of my other measures. I find that when I overextend myself, I don’t have the energy to push through and then simply coast. So it’s important for me to not overdo it - I want to have energy to fulfill.

I have not shared with this group, my (ALMOST DAILY) emotional family battles… (Thank God it’s not my hubby he’s a doll!) These battles do impact my energy levels & thought processes tremendously. It’s a constant boogie-man. Some days I am successful with detaching, but most days these battles are ever-present. I depend on daily prayer and faith. This is why I often comment at “whatever you think, you feel, and whatever you feel you do…”. I am constantly changing my thoughts to make sure I feel and do - with grace and mercy. This is where the Habit Mechanic comes in to help identify unhelpful habits and replace with helpful habits… This journey is not easy! Very hard stuff!

100% flipside - I’m still pumped up from my epiphany yesterday, so I’m sincerely looking forward to a great day today. Life is all about simultaneous contradictions…

Cannot believe tomorrow is our last day. I feel like this round, I was wading in the shallow waters near the shore… Next round I will DIVE DEEP!

3/25⚖️ 130.8
Weight basically even…. Wonder if my body composition has improved? If so, only slightly I surmise. Must 💦💦💦 today.
🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♀️🤸🏼🚶‍♀️🎾📿 All? One? Or none? Let’s finish 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻!

3/26 130.0 I’m hovering between 129 and 131. Pleased.

Yesterday: Hit all goals! Food, 💦 and 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼🙆‍♀️📿!
If I’m “maintaining” this was an incredible round… But since I set out to build muscle and lose fat, choosing “Healthy & Fit”, I think I get a C- . While, I was able to accomplish my 🏋️‍♀️fitness goals several days, I could’ve done much MUCH more because I had time. LOTS & LOTS of time! So…. Will DO better.

Did not read habit mechanic yesterday. Turned off my brain after dinner.

My tennis team is playing for first place this morning to head to “state”…. I’m actually calm about it… In previous seasons, it would’ve been such a big deal… now it’s just a match to end a great season. We’ve had a blast.

NSV: Biggest win: my epiphany. I am the only person stopping myself from achieving fitness goals that I set- Any realistic goal for that matter. I’m pleased that I am FINALLY addressing this opportunity for improvement, even though I am in Chapter 3, and not Chapter 1! 😎

I’ve hit a nice groove managing my consulting role and am not as discombobulated… Which leads to healthy food choices and daily order … I feel as though my daily patterns have settled into a new reality. Slowing down and mindfulness is key. I have no more excuses. I am enjoying my sunrise walks on days that I don’t play tennis… Spring has sprung. R255 will be 💪🏻.

See y’all in R255!

About Me, WOE & 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.

WOE since 7/2023: Whole Foods. No processed foods. Animal-based proteins. EGGS, Beef, pork, chicken, seafood, venison and grass-fed whey protein. I count macros & kcals - always will. (Since portion control is my issue). Keto is high-fat but I’m now leaning lower healthy fats with leaner proteins. I had paralyzing IBS for 20 years. My mother was diagnosed with celiac’s disease in her 50’s. Following her lead, I eliminated wheat, oat, barley, and rye several years ago…. Dairy? Hard cheese, HWC and butter - an occasional Greek yogurt. Vegetables destroy my digestive system… I love vegetables, but when I splurge, I pay for it for a few days… I do enjoy berries, lemons, limes. Avocados are my weakness. Enjoy a piece of dark chocolate on occasion. Generally, I eat btw noon and 6 pm. (IF18/6). Alcohol? Used to be a social drinker and would enjoy a good martini/scotch or Paloma at home while cooking dinner. NO MORE. Root of many evils. Primarily, the destruction of will power and the enemy of optimal choices. I’d rather journey toward my best-self. I haven’t given up alcohol completely, but I enjoy it sparingly on special occasions. This is me. I finally feel terrific.

History:

I have ALWAYS been ON a “diet” since at least high school. I have never been comfortable with my body - NEVER EVER- no matter my weight.

Pre- college: 125-130lbs
College- up to 160lbs one year… graduated @130lbs.
Many different diets each decade!
1990 (Age 32) - Avg.135/140 lbs (my son was born 1988)
2000 (Age 42) -Avg 145 -160
2010 (Age 52) - HW 172 lbs in 2010. 130lbs by end of 2014.
2020 (Age 62) 130-135lbs
7/2023 (Age 64) 145lbs
1/2024 (Age 65) 130lbs

UGW = 129-130lbs
⬆️SMM: 100lbs +
BF% : 23%

Aug 14, 2014 @ 157lbs (down 15 from heaviest of 172lbs in 2010), I decided to take serious control of my health. I lost 30lbs by 11/15/2014. Weight @ 128-132lbs through the end of 2020. Six years!

Another 🎢 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. My nutrition has always been somewhat healthy BUT portion control is/was THE 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 - to enjoy my “Senior” years to my fullest.

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. I want healthy/fit choices to be my first nature.

Cumulative Round Results
7/15/23 SW 145lbs
R231 - R 247, lost 15lbs to 130.
Avg loss 1lbs per Round. Painfully SLOW.
Jan/Feb: Ticked up to a steady 132ish. Happier@129-130.
(I was in “maintenance” for 4 to 6 weeks & slowly ticked up.)
130.0 on 3/26/24

“Fit & Healthy” - striving to continuously improve my strength for an active quality of life. Let’s go!

Skyleen75 · March 26

HW- 242
LW- 142
Feb 5th 2024- 200.4

I enjoy reading everyone’s posts with my morning coffee.

Rnd 263- 189.4

3/17- 188.2
3/18- 193.4
3/19- 190.4
3/20- 190.4
3/21- 190.4
3/22- 188.8
3/23- 190.4
3/24- 189.6
3/25- 189.0
3/26- 187.0 Whoosh, that is one way to end a round. And what a round it was!
Yesterday was super busy and I barely ate. Ended the day with big cheeseburger and a milk shake. Lol I’m going to say the loss is because I skipped the chips! Let’s see what shows up on the scale tomorrow…

Thank you @Chapter_3 for inspiring so many of us to do some deeper thinking this round. My weight and my relationship with my body is woven into my entire history. When you pulled on the string of “almost success” it unraveled a lot for me, in a good way. I took a hard look at some patterns of self sabotage with both food and in my personal/professional life. I definitely don’t have all of the answers for it but having the awareness of it is a good start.

judefit1 · March 26

@Skyleen75

My goal is to lose weight while being a hedonist but not gluttonous. Can this be done?

I hope so, cause this is my goal too! Looks like it's working for you!

Chapter_3 · March 26

Sweetzyd wrote: »

Chapter_3 wrote: »

R254- my 24th

I have not shared with this group, my (ALMOST DAILY) emotional family battles… (Thank God it’s not my hubby he’s a doll!) These battles do impact my energy levels & thought processes tremendously. It’s a constant boogie-man. Some days I am successful with detaching, but most days these battles are ever-present. I depend on daily prayer and faith. This is why I often comment at “whatever you think, you feel, and whatever you feel you do…”. I am constantly changing my thoughts to make sure I feel and do with God’s grace and mercy. This is where the habit mechanic comes in to help identify unhelpful habits and replace with helpful habits… This journey is not easy! Very hard stuff!

I share this only because I’m sure that many of us have emotional battles that we face each day that impact this journey… You are not alone.

[/spoiler]

I'm just going back through posts that I missed over the weekend due to being so busy. Wanted to thank you for sharing this among your other very inspiring posts. Others too, this one just stuck out to me. I am also dealing with an emotional battle, inside my own home. I can be having a great day and because I'm a peacemaker and constantly stuck in the middle over family battles, my mood is quickly changed. It is so hard but God is helping me through. I'm working on not letting other people control my happiness, my joy or my mood ❤️.

Thank you for posting.
“not letting other people control my happiness, my joy, or my mood”. … Inside your home is hard - really tough. You are on the right track. God bless you!
❤️

judefit1 · March 26

Just Give Me 10 Days Rnd 254 (my 10th)
Jude, 5'-2, 67 YO. Been as high as 165, started here in December at 147lbs.
EW Rnd 253: 131.6
SW Rnd 254: 13
GW this rnd: under 131
Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
Overall loss: 15.0 lbs since 12/22/23

Goals this round:
* follow sustainable habits in both nutrition and exercise to keep feeling my best.
* continue daily tracking, posting and weighing.
* think about what my goal is now, as I get closer to the weight that works well for me.
3/17: 132.8
3/18: 131.6
3/19: 131.0
3/20: 130.2
3/21: 130.2
3/22: 130.2
3/23: 131.0
3/24: 130.2
3/25: 131.4
3/26: 131.0

3/26: bouncing around here, and really no good reason- I've been very careful. Getting back below 130 is my goal now, and that becomes elusive the closer I get. See you all in the next round, which will bring us into April!

_JeffreyD_ · March 26

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; try to eat cleaner.
2. Daily exercise; at least some movement…
3. Drink 99 oz. water.
4. Break 220 at least once.

Round 254 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed.
/ Logged Food - yesterday; Exercise – yesterday; water - yesterday / Comment

Previous posts:

3/17: 221.6
/logged; lots of functional exercise participating in a move; 78 oz water/
Well, this is very unexpected. Although it was kind of a high protein, low sodium, low (for me) carb day yesterday. The protein came from my “quality assurance” sampling of the pork shoulder yesterday morning.

Welcome to the newcomers!

3/18: 222.2
/did not log; very little exercise; not enough water/
As far as goals go, a very poor day yesterday. I remind myself of me a couple months ago before rejoining our ten-day challenge. Not a sustainable lifestyle.

But, I am still on the wagon here folks.

On a side note, at least I have the NCAA basketball tournaments to engage with. 😊 My alma mater Iowa State has a pretty high seed this year. Hoping the right ISU team shows up for the games. We beat Houston twice this year, but they still got seeded higher than we did. I guess the tournament committee is also wondering which ISU team will show up. Ha.

I will root for the University of Iowa women’s team against my better judgement as a cyclone. I want to see Clark get to cut down the nets.

Need to find something to replace mindless eating while watching TV. Celery sticks or tulip leaves. I can’t decide which would be worse.

Any ideas?

3/19: 221.2
/logged; group exercise; 99 oz water/
Managed to keep it under control yesterday. Met my water goal for the first time in a few days.

3/20: 223.2
/not logged; not exercised; 66 oz water/
I am going out on a limb (a sturdy one) to say the 2 pound gain from yesterday is not all my body, but, it is the contents of my body. You know what I mean.

Helped in the kitchen last night for our church’s “Senior Banquet.” Catered by a local BBQ place.

3/21: 222.2
/logged; exercise good; 66 oz water/
NSV: clothes fitting a bit better.

3/22: 223.6
/not; not; not/
Amazing how my focus can be derailed by March Madness basketball.

3/23: 223.8
/logged; group exercise; 66 oz water/
My group exercise class does a crazy thing. Once a month we gather for lunch at the Pizza Ranch after class. Not sure how far and wide the Pizza Ranch franchise goes, but it is buffet style pizza, fried chicken and salad bar. I did eat a salad to go along with the other stuff. Here is the odd part; when I got home after filling myself to the rim, I caught myself nosing in the pantry for a little snack. I didn’t do it but….. shows how much of a mental game this is.

3/24: 226.0
/not; exercised; 66 oz water/
This huge bump up is a result of VERY overeating VERY salty food yesterday. Breakfast was sausage and I had Chinese for supper. Who knows what else, as I was in a trance all day in front of the boob tube. (historical reference for TV from when the tv was actually a glass tube I guess.)

Today is eating out with family to celebrate DW’s birthday. More pizza!

@Chapter_3 I appreciated and needed to read your posts about self-sabotage and food addiction! Very timely.

3/25: 225.6
/logged; some exercise; 70+ oz of water/
This eating out really mucks up my ten-day-average weight. And today will be the fourth day in a row because it is lunch with friends. Mexican, so I plan to deink water, go easy on the chips and salsa, and order shrimp tacos without the refried beans or rice.

3/16: 222.6
Starting weight on day before this round.

3/26: 226.6
/logged; group exercise; 66 oz water/
I need more commitment. Hoping for some next round.

Anyone remember the game “Chutes and Ladders?” These last three turns (days) I have landed on a chute. I need to have the common sense to roll the dice again if I am headed for a chute. I know, that is cheating, but desperate times call for desperate measures.

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
R 251: 227.4
R 252: 226.1 (20240306)
R 253: 223.0
R 254: 223.6

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.

motheroftwins95 · March 26

Female 61 5’5”

SW (this round - my last round was in November 2022) - 164.6

3/18: 164.6
3/19: 161.0 water weight gone. 7105 steps (3/18)
3/20: 160.8 too many extra bites here and there - 3 bites ice cream, licked brownie spatula and handful of baked sweet potato fries. All logged and stayed in calorie window but could get out of hand. 7370 steps
3/21: 160.0 Ate another 3 bites of ice cream (Breyer's Carb Smart Brownie Ala Mode - not my favorite but maybe it will get better - it sounded good when I got it and I refuse to throw it away lol) and finished the baked sweet potato fries but stayed under calorie budget. Otherwise I ate pretty healthy. I do need to substitute veggies for my snacks instead of fruit but that will be easier once the garden starts producing. There is nothing better than home grown tomatoes, corn, cucumbers, spinach, broccoli, green beans, zucchini and peppers. 7229 steps
3/22: 160.4 Hmmm. I don’t know.
3/23: 160.2
3/24: 162.6 A lot of salty Chinese food and a couple of delicious brownies. Back on track today.
3/25: 160.2 yay!
3/26: 160.2 Down 4.4 lbs this round.

UTMom81 · March 26

64-year old female, 5'5"
Highest Weight: 213
RND 252: SW-191.3, EW-187.6
RND 253: SW- 187.6, EW- 185.6
RND 254: SW- 185.6, EW-181.4

SW RND 254

3/17 185.0 Worked in the yard on a glorious spring day and changed out winter to spring decor in the house. Still not feeling 100% but getting better. Over 9K steps in spite of no formal exercise. Maybe I’ll feel like a long walk today.
3/18 183 Lots of garden/yard work, carrying off limbs fallen from trees over the winter, weeding, hoeing, etc. Got in a walk with Dad at the lake. When he needs to sit and rest, I will walk out and back to him at a faster rate. Works for both of us. Such a beautiful day!
NSV: I’ve noticed the sugar and fast food cravings have passed. This is huge for me. Hope it holds!
3/19 182.4 Almost no exercise yesterday because the grand baby was sick, and I took care of him while Mommy worked. Food intake was right where I like it. I’m finding a macros balance that seems to be working for me—keeps me from being hungry, isn’t extreme, but keeps me losing. Fingers crossed.
3/20 182.0 I didn’t start my day out with a high protein meal, and I was hungry all day because of it (at least, I think that was the problem.) I stayed under calories, but my macros weren’t what I’ve been aiming for lately. I’m surprised to see the loss again this morning, but I’ll take it. I’m sure there’s a bounce coming soon. I dread it, but it’s bound to happen. Hope I can minimize it. It's going to be a beautiful, warm day here. Hoping to get outside a bunch!
3/21 181.8 Hunger from two days ago—managed! Started out with enough protein and felt much more satiated all day. Got in lots of walking and some weeding in the flower beds, etc.
3/22 182.4 Well I hope that is all the bounce I get, but I was expecting this uptick either way. Restaurant food a couple times yesterday and even though the choices fit in the calories and macros, you never know how much more salt/butter there are in things than there should be. Now to figure out what I can cook here at the house today!

3/23 182.2 Good day food wise and got in a hill-climbing walk at the library park. Going to be in a class all day today, so steps will be minimal. Need to ride my exercise bike when I get home if it goes like I think it will.
3/24 183.2 No exercise yesterday and a social gathering where, though I was careful, I indulged in some homemade bread/oil and cheese/charcuterie meats. It’ll be fine. I’ll get back in the groove today.
3/25 184.4 Not sure exactly what is going on here, but hoping it stops before tomorrow’s end of the round weigh in. Ate out one meal yesterday, but it was a vegetable plate, but I guess I need to go back to preparing all my own meals. I did get in over 10K steps, too. Maybe next round I will make water intake my new goal, too. I drink a good bit, but I don’t track it yet.
3/26 181.4 Happy Dance! I knew my actions did not explain the recent ticks up, so this levels it back out just in time for the end of the round. I’m proud that I didn’t get upset by yesterday’s unexplained gain, but that I just kept doing what I know had been working the last three rounds. Here’s to the next one. See you on the other side.

Kassadeedle · March 26

34F, 5’5” and starting at 175lbs. I had my 3rd baby in August and went from 166 pre-pregnancy to 216 the day I had her. Slowly getting back down, but my goal weight rn is 150ish by August.

Goals are to stay under 1600 calories/day, workout 5-6 days/week, and avoid alcohol/eating out. Also I need to increase my water intake!

SW RND 254 (round 1 for me!): 175

3/17: skipped ☘️
3/18: 175 / 1586 calories / 6k steps / 30 min strength workout
3/19: 173 / 1575 calories / 5.3k steps / 20 min cardio workout
3/20: 172.2 / 1600 calories / 6.2k steps / 30 min strength workout
3/21: 170.6 / 1605 calories / 7k steps / 20 min cardio workout
3/22: 171.4 (stupid Subway sandwich it wasn’t even good! lol) / 1900ish calories (guessed on dinner we went out to eat) / 8k steps / 30 min strength workout
3/23: 171.2 / 1575 calories / 5.5k steps / no workout
3/24: 171.6 (not surprising I had both Panera and Chipotle yesterday but stayed within my calories) / 2200 calories / 7.3k steps / 20 min cardio
3/25: 170.6 / 1585 calories / 5k steps / no workout I’m sick 🤒
3/26: 171

Total loss this round: 4lbs! I know a lot of it was water weight in the beginning but still I’ll take it

also I ordered a walking pad for my standing desk it’s coming Friday!

jspecies11 · March 26

70 yo female 5’5”
SW: 129.4#
Intentions:
60 oz water/day💧
Strength training 5x/week 🏋️‍♀️ Calorie intake below maintenance target 🥕
Move it 6/10 days 👣
Stay below 130# ⚖️
Showing today’s wt and yesterday’s target progress

3/17 129.0# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣⚖️
3/18 129.0# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕⚖️
3/19 128.8# 💧🥕👣⚖️
3/20 128.4# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕⚖️
3/21 128.6# 💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣⚖️
3/22 129.2#💧🏋️‍♀️🥕👣⚖️
3/23 Travel
3/24 Travel DGD Birthday party
3/25 Travel home
3/26 129.4# 🥕 I’m glad weight didn’t go way up as my plans for resistance training while traveling was a bust. I’m looking forward to a new week with some structure. Good luck everyone.

antiderivative · March 26

Round 254

Jillian Age 38 and 5'1"

HSW: 179.8
CSW: 167.2

GW: 130
UGW: 116
Mini GW: 158

RGW: 166

Round 254 :167.2 to 167.2 (0.0)

🏃‍♀️ 3/17:
🏃‍♀️ 3/18:
🏃‍♀️ 3/19:
🏃‍♀️ 3/20:
🏃‍♀️ 3/21:
🏃‍♀️ 3/22: 167.2
🏃‍♀️ 3/23: 165.9
🏃‍♀️ 3/24: 166.6
🏃‍♀️ 3/25: 168
🏃‍♀️ 3/26: 167.2 While there was no sustained progress for this round, the success is in that I am here again!

ashleycarole86 · March 26

SW RND 254 242

3/17 - 243.6 (My husband and I stayed up until 2 AM last night drinking wine and watching Oppenheimer. What a great movie. Today we did a dog walk and tons of cleaning. I've been reflecting a lot on my mental state and how frustrated I am with how much of the weight I gained back. The thoughts feel punishing and I can't find peace. Need to find a way to put that disappointment behind me to move forward.)
3/18 - 244.2 (Ate late last night. I have a two day event at work where food is provided.)
3/19 - 243 (Navigated day 1 of the course at work well and didn't mindlessly snack on the buffet of food we were offered. Need to do the same again today.)
3/20 - 243.8
3/21 - 245
3/22 - 246.2
3/23 - NWI
3/24 - NWI
3/25 - 248.4 (Weekend away + TOM = spike. I will be down tomorrow for sure but I went the wrong way this round! I got on the Peloton tonight so that felt good.)
3/26 - 244.8 (Visiting a friend in the hospital after work. Busy day ahead!)

itstheballroomblitz · March 26

A VERY late start, but I've been weighing-in every day..

SW: 231.2 lbs (Mar. 16, 2024)
GW: 228.2 lbs

03/17: 231.2 lbs - Ain't NOBODY going to lose weight on St. Patrick's Day!
03/18: 232.4 lbs
03/19: 230.2 lbs
03/20: 229.2 lbs
03/21: 230.0 lbs
03/22: 228.2 lbs- I've already reached my 10-day goal, but I still need to hang on!
03/23: 227.6 lbs
03/24: 227.8 lbs- I was ~ 250 calories "over", so I expected to break even or small gain.
03/25: 229.0 lbs- Backslide the last 2 days. I need to lose 0.8 lb, today, to hit my mark.
03/26: 228.0 lbs- Completed the challenge, surpassed my goal!

🎯 Mission: Accomplished! 💪🏻

reshii_devi · March 26

1st Round 246 SW: 212.5 | Round 253 EW: 200.0
Round 254: IF 24 2-3x, Net carbs <60g 5x, Swim 6x, HIIT 4x, 9-12K steps 8x, Strength 4x

3/17 - 199.4 (IF 20hrs, 62g carbs, 45 min 🏊🏽‍♀️, 40 min Hike, 12844 steps)
3/18 - 199.7 (IF 20hrs, 70g carbs, 63 mins b4 bed🚶🏽‍♀️LIIT + 🧘🏾‍♀️stretch was 13,027 steps)
3/19 - 202.3 (IF 24hrs, 60 min 🏊🏽‍♀️, 30min 🧘🏾‍♀️ ... + 15 min legs, 84g carbs, 12,971 stp)
3/20 - 201.5 (IF 18hrs, 20 min cardio, 25 min 🦾 30 min 🏊🏽‍♀️ + eve stretch, 34g carbs, 11056 stp)
3/21 - 201.5 (IF 24hrs, 20 min stretch, 20 min leg work, 60 mins 🏊🏽‍♀️, 109g carbs, 8197 stp)
3/22 - 201.8 (IF 28hrs, 75 min HIIT Hike, 30 min 🏊🏽‍♀️, 39g carbs, 13,000 stps)
3/23 - 199.1 (IF 20hrs, HIIT Hike, 40g carbs, 9592 steps)
3/24 - 199.3 (Rest Day ~ IF 18hrs, AM stretch, PM Hike, 10235 stp, 49g carbs)
3/25 - 198.0 (IF 22hrs, 36g carbs, 16 min 🧘🏾‍♀️, 20 min 🦾,15 min HIIT, 40 min 🏊🏽‍♀️7214 steps)
3/26 - 197.5 (Headed to gym for battle ropes, kettle bell, treadmill and swim)

March 26: Lowest weight since pre-pandemic so excited and motivated to continue. Pushed myself this round and surprisingly met all my goals except strength (still struggling here!) and now looking into new ways of incorporating more of it going forward. #FinishingMarchOnAHighNote

earlier this round ...

GOAL TRACKING
IF 24+ hrs (2-3x): ✔️✔️✔️
Net Carbs <60g (5x): 5 of 5
Swimming (6x): ✅✅✅✅✅✅
HIIT (4x): ✔️✔️✔️✔️
Strength (4x): 2 of 4 (FAIL)
Steps (8x): ✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️(✔️) will be 8 if make step goal today

March 24th: “Happiness and freedom begin with one principle. Some things are within your control and some are not.” ~Epictetus

March 23rd (earlier): 200.6 ~ still sleepy (and surprisingly hungry) going back to bed for a bit. Rain suits my mood entirely. UPDATE: THREE 1/2 HOURS LATER ... my first reaction was guilt @ how much time was wasted (could have done A, B C, D) and then (still lying in bed) realized all my soreness, and even the hunger was gone. 🤔🤔🤔 Turns out had only slept 4.75 hours earlier; now was more than 8! OKKKKK that explained some things. Reweighed myself and down another 0.7 pounds!! All that to say I will be prioritizing sleep going forward, lol

March 22nd: Was feeling a little low after some bad news and went to comfort food on default before I caught myself. The damage wasn't too bad, (under calories and not back on the belly!) but the higher carbs and sugar may have completely negated my 24 hr fast

Oh well ... its FRIYAH and hopefully time outside and a good nights sleep will turn my mood and weight around. Have a great weekend all!

March 21st: “You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated. In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, how you can still come out of it.” ~Maya Angelou

March 20th: Up late and hungry, let myself have 2 oranges LNS last night. Cells sucked it up like a parched plant, so no regrets, lol ~ Starting the day much later than usual, knew I wasn't going to weigh until after working out fasted. 75 mins @ the gym was 45 min class w/ weights, bands and ball + 30 min water finisher. Calling this a Stretch and Strength Day so plan on getting more of both this eve. 🥳 whatever happens ... #FinishingMarchOnAHighNote

March 19th: BOOOOO!!!! It was so high this morning I had to give it the hand and run to the gym ASAP! 202 is only after fasted aqua aerobics this afternoon. IKR?! Totally sucks. But again, aint mad at it. Know its probably totally some meltingly good, hard to resist brisket I ate wayy too late last night. Its been lingering all day. Currently still fasted @ 9,563 steps and 631 cals 🔥but its still early enough for light weights and leg work before bed. We'll see.

March 18th: Holding on to onederland by a thread! but not mad about it. Did the math and have lost 2.8% body fat, 13 pounds and a total of 10 inches!! from hips, breast, arms, waist and thighs

since starting January 1st. 🏆🏆 Feeling much stronger, leaner and happy with my progress overall, so no more second guessing the scale or my choices!! :Planning to push myself with slightly harder dietary and exercise goals until April 9th (first 100 DAYS) hoping to lose an additional 7+ pounds and 2% body fat. YESSS still aiming for the stars, but if I miss am already in the sky ...

CamandJarvis · March 26

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; R250: 151.7; R251: DNW; R252: 150.0; R253: 149.6

Last weight
03/16 - 149.6

Round Goal: 148.x

Day, Weight, Comment
3/17 - 149.5
3/18 - 149.5
3/19 - 148.6
3/20 - 148.4
3/21 - 148.0
3/22 - 148.3
3/23 - 150.3
3/24 - 149.0
3/25 - 148.7
3/26 - 148.8 - I was a bit nervous, the scale bounced quite a bit, mostly in the 149.x range, before finally settling here. I weighed a second time and it settled right in on this same number. Whew! Glad to be ending successfully on my goal despite the entire weekend containing at least one off-plan meal a day, 2 of those days including dairy which typically causes days worth of bloat. Plans are still in place with normal workouts and prepped meals. Hopeful for next round despite having an out-of-town baseball game Saturday (meaning eating at concessions and likely dinner at a restaurant). It'll be early enough in the round to bounce back and I'm feeling confident I can keep close to goals, even if they're not perfect. Progress is, sometimes, better than perfection (because when perfection can't be achieved, I have a tendency to just give up entirely). I'm setting the mindset now and practicing it ahead of time so it's easy the day of with all those temptations! See you next round!

Previous Day's Comments

3/17 - DNP
3/18 - I did it! I ended last round in the 140s and have maintained that an extra couple days! Whoo! I'm hoping for more progress this week but work stress is at an all time high and BF isn't helping (having taken off last week, he's behind on his work and dropped several things in my lap unexpectedly putting me even further behind. I missed lunch today due to one of those things - the vehicle needed a tire patched and he made an appointment for noon today and then made me take it.) I just got home at 345pm and the dealership is only 15 minutes away.... luckily my computer battery lasted long enough for me to make my meetings but I didn't get any work done. It's raining so no walk with dogs - I'll be working late instead it seems. He's not going to be happy about that, but he also made me miss nearly 4 hours of work that I have to make up somehow. On the bright side, I'll at least have an extra lunch to cover Thursday and will only need to worry about dinner. I'm off Friday (unless this project falls any further behind) so I can improvise food for the weekend. No hugs, just ranting because I'm beyond stressed out. Its only Monday, my computer doesn't want to work in many many ways and I'm terribly far behind schedule.
3/19 - Likely a false low due to missing lunch yesterday although I did have a couple snacks. I didn't log to see how those added up in calories, though. If I'm holding on to any hormonal bloat, that should drop off once TOM hits, any day now. Hopefully I can hold on to this 148.x range without any more skipped meals or unhealthy under-eating (even if unintentional). Good chest day today - BF figured out what is causing his shoulder issues so we can forego that exercise in the future to avoid him injuring his shoulder anymore. Stress is still a big factor but I spoke with my boss yesterday and she has really been quite helpful. I'm so thankful for such a wonderful human - being a woman she understands the added pressure of being such in a male-dominated industry and the expectations set out for us. I will make today better. Now I just need to make myself focus and stop procrastinating - it'll only make things worse for me later on.
3/20 - I'm happy with this, especially with the snacks I allowed myself (fruit salad for afternoon, and a Cashew Cookie (dates and cashews only) Larabar for "dessert" after dinner). According to my Galaxy Watch and my Withings scale, my lean mass is increasing which means my body fat is decreasing since the scale is going down (which does show on my Galaxy watch assessment, less so on the scale). I hope this means I've finally broken through the plateau/set point! I believe 150 to be a set weight of sorts - I hovered around this weight the entire time I was in the army, nearly 10 years. 151/152 was my max allowed weight for my height and I was definitely pudgy from my horrible eating habits so it was easier to hover around this than get measured and possibly fail. Today should be a tad quieter on the work front - I have a deadline of next week and very doable workload that should allow for some breaks. I haven't been able to read posts so I have 4 days to catch up on!
3/21 - I'm very happy with this! I'm feeling pretty good. I have one more prepped meal (lunch: chicken alfredo with Primal Kitchen alfredo sauce and spaghetti squash) and tonight I'll make a chicken soup to eat on for a few days [chicken, chicken broth, seasonings, celery, carrots. I've added other things to it before, but that's all that's left in my house to make it tonight]. Arms was a good workout and tomorrow I plan to run the hills around my house since I'm off work and don't have to worry about getting on the computer in a timely manner. This is, assuming the weather cooperates, of course. Otherwise the Peloton it is!
3/22 - DNP
3/23 - DNP
3/24 - DNP
3/25 - I ended up having quite a bit of dairy Friday for dinner as we ate out and I split a meal with BF. Saturday I split a slice of cheesecake with the Man for dinner but otherwise kept things Paleo/Primal. Sunday was a mess and didn't have a proper meal until dinner, which was a dairy-free orzo pasta with smoked sausage. Not paleo, but at least kept it dairy free which shows on the scale. All meals prepped for this week and workouts planned so back on track I am! Feeling hopeful for tomorrow's weigh in knowing I've bounced back down from the dairy intake/bloat.

Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 254

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