Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 257

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  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 917 Member
    I'm Crystal! I am aiming for 1200 calories/day, less than 90 carbs and low sugar. Recently added more protein to my diet and walking on most days.

    5'4
    SW (Oct. 2023) 198
    GW (Hopefully by June 2024) 145
    February 1st SW: 184.5
    March 1st SW: 176.8
    April 1st SW: 178.1 (gain from bad weekend)

    RND 251 SW: 183.1, EW: 178.8 (-4.3)
    RND 252 SW: 178.8, EW: 176.6 (-2.2)
    RND 253 SW: 176.6, EW 176.1 (-.5)
    RND 254 SW: 176.4, EW 173.9 (-2.5)
    RND 255 SW: 173.1, EW 174.8 (+.9)
    RND 256 SW: 174.2, EW 172.4 (-1.8)

    RND 257 So far in April, I've met my goals every day along with daily exercise. I aim to finish off April with no "cheat days"!
    4/16 172 Light eating day yesterday, I just didn't have much of an appetite. Looking at the dates of this round reminded me that my youngest boy's birthday is next week (the 24th). He'll be 6. He is the happiest and sweetest little boy and he brings such joy to everyone ❤️.
    4/17 170.2 I was waiting for a drop. I could tell my body has been holding on to water. Also have barely had an appetite for 2 days, so I was a good bit under on calories both days (not complaining about that 🤪). Weight will probably go up a little when I'm eating back to normal.
    4/18 170.2 Another good day yesterday. Feels good to set goals and actually stick with them. I set another goal for myself this month also to not bite or pick at my fingernails. (I know it sounds gross) Just something I've been doing since I was a little girl. Bad bad habit that I've never been able to break. Although my nails still aren't long, I have more nails now than I ever have and I can actually paint them 😀.
    4/19 171.5 Weighed myself 2 hours early this morning before I really got moving around. Seems like I weigh a little more when I first wake up. Yesterday was another good day with all goals met.
    4/20 170.9 Low calorie day yesterday. Not much planned this weekend which is nice to have a break!
    4/21 171.7 Japanese for dinner last night. High sodium and rice 😆. Very little sleep the past 2 nights also. Lots of water today!
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  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 872 Member
    edited April 21
    R257-my 27th
    SW 131.2

    F65, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean MAD 🥩. Track macros, kcals, all exercise and NSVs. HW 172lbs in 2010.

    “Fit & Healthy” - persistent dedication to consciously improve my strength, stamina, agility & flexibility to “live younger than my years.”

    R257 Commitments:
    TOP THREE! Daily Focus:
    ⚖️, 🏋️‍♀️15 min. 📿 increase#

    4/15 R256 EW 131.2lbs.

    4/16 131.5 ✅ Solid day. Commitments = 💪🏻 HM& 📿
    🎾 3hrs🚶‍♀️11k 🏋️‍♀️
    NSV- Used positive choices & 📝 to get myself out of the dump. Looking forward to today.

    4/17 130.4 ✅ I’ll take the unexpected ⬇️…
    Yesterday:🏋️‍♀️15 min 📿350 jumps 🎾 2 hrs 20 min,🚶‍♀️11k , protein ✅ Solid day but woke up @ 3:55am. My sleep isn’t cooperating. Lost my temper HUGE yesterday over minuscule stuff. Here I am thinking I’m dealing well, but I’m not realizing how much it’s impacting me…
    📝 30 min.
    Up @ 4:25 this morn. 🎾again then prepping for work Thurs morn…. then off to State 🎾tournament - starts Friday 7:30AM. Food planned!! Will sleep better tonight.

    NSV: I’m amazed at how often I’m checking my thoughts & changing them. Even though I lost my temper, I was quick to understand why and apologize. Drank more 💦 and went for a walk. 📿 rope. Ate only to fuel my body yesterday.

    4/18 130.9
    ✅🎾🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️🤸🏼📿 macros
    Solid day! Food=Fuel. Up to 450 jumps on the 📿. I think I can do more it’s just boring….
    Today: Up @ 4:45. Work, then prepping for 🎾tournament tomorrow. Have been drinking+ 💦. Food for tournament is planned and no alcohol.

    NSV: Clarification: when I write food = fuel, that means that food is a necessity- no fixation. I eat when hungry, and it’s somewhat mundane/boring. I’m that person that doesn’t mind eating the same thing three days in a row… ex: super dry chicken breast 🤩 Eating is simple. Little to no variety.

    4/19 131.0 lbs - Up at 3AM 👀
    STATE 🎾 TODAY!
    Yesterday: worked most of day, prepped for leaving town. Food & 💦good. No other ✅. Full day of tennis today!

    4/20🎾DNW. 💦💦💦Played two matches. Team lost both matches but 1-1 for me & my partner. So fun. We have two matches today… Then home tonight, because we are no longer in contention. Having a blast!
    Ate high protein. Busted: two drinks last night! Tequila and lime juice - zero- low carb! Onward!

    4/21 133.4 My body is totally discombobulated & heavy. Retaining fluids and no sleep plus over 20k steps per day both F & S… Once I catch up on my sleep and drink 💦💦💦 will feel better. Did not over eat and I stuck with my macros. When you truly pay attention to your body, you just know when it’s off kilter, right? Haven’t been this tired physically & emotionally in years. Huge build-up then let down for the 🎾tournament. All worth it… Athletic competition is so much fun… Will re-enter normalcy& routine soon. 😎

    Guess what?! I ate a piece of cake yesterday! I think it’s been since Christmas that I had anything sweet. Oh gosh, it was so gross… I was so exhausted. I walked past this big grocery store sheet cake and said what the hell… Did I enjoy it? Not really. the sugar gave me a momentary rush… It was impulsive, so I’m not quite where I want to be yet… To just keep on walking … I’m telling you it’s just not worth it. I still have a headache.

    Will be yucky all day today… Not sure how many 🚶‍♀️steps I can get in, but I will stretch, 📿 and 🏋️‍♀️.
    Will finish strong this round.

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    📣#bestshapeofmylife📣#
    #helpfulhabits
    Let’s Go! 💪🏻🙌🏻⚡️

    R257 ALL COMMITMENTS:
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    R257 Focus - Healthy & Fit:
    1. 👩‍💻Track macros: PROTEIN
    2. 🏋️‍♀️Gain muscle lose fat
    3. 📝 “Habit Mechanic” - Important that my “to dos” become habit.
    4. 🧐Identify unhelpful habits and extinguish.
    5. 📿Jump rope.
    6. 🙏 Mindful & Grateful.

    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. Record NSVs - launch new helpful habits
    9. MACROS: thru 5/1: S.S.T.Th :10gC, 109gP, 75gF, M.W.F 10gC, 129gP, 30gF
    10. Stay mindful & grateful.

    WOE & Health Journey
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    WOE since 7/2023: MAD: (Mostly Animal Diet) 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 leaner animal proteins with lower fat than Keto. I thought I was “KETOVORE” but I’ve been told I am “MAD”.

    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 in 2015 …. Dairy? Hard cheese, HWC and butter - an occasional high protein Greek yogurt. Vegetables destroy my digestive system… I love vegetables, but when I splurge, I pay for it for several days… I do enjoy berries, lemons, limes. Avocados are my weakness. Enjoy a piece(s) of dark chocolate on occasion. Generally, I eat btw noon and 6 pm. (IF18/6). Alcohol? Used to be somewhat of a weekend 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 9th grade. 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 MANY different diets each decade!
    1990 (Age 32) - Avg.130-140 lbs (my son was born 1988)
    2000 (Age 42) -Avg 145 -160
    Menopause - Age 50
    2010 (Age 52) - HW 172 lbs 2014 (Age 56) 130lbs
    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!

    2020 through 2021, I fluctuated 132-140lbs. 🎢🎢🎢 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. 131.2 4/15.