Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 280

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  • BigappleBritt88
    BigappleBritt88 Posts: 44 Member
    edited December 6
    @itladyee
    @Bigapplebritt88 ~ I'm so ready to get a puppy...but I haven't had a puppy in over 15 years. Running outside every 20 minutes....I've got to get ready for that!! :)

    Those first couple of months are rough! Lol absolute crazy town. I heard someone say the puppy phase is the price we pay for a best friend later on. Gotta love the doggies <3

  • desolate_angel
    desolate_angel Posts: 211 Member
    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)
    END WT RND 250: 170.6 (77.4 kg)
    END WT RND 251: 167.8 (76.1 kg)
    END WT RND 252: 166 (75.3 kg)
    END WT RND 253 162.9 (73.9 kg)
    END WT RND 254 163 (73.9 kg)
    END WT RND 255 161 (73 kg)
    END WT 256: DNF
    ST WT 278: 166 (75.3 kg)
    END WT 278: 160.3 (72.7 kg)
    END WT 279: 158. 5 (71.9 kg)

    Fell off the challenge bandwagon in round 256, managed to keep losing weight until June 12th when I hit 155.9 (70.7 kg). I fell off the weight loss wagon shortly after. Decided to start back up the day before Round 278 started.

    SW RND 280: 158.5 (71.9 kg)
    12/02- 158.4 (71.8 kg) Happy start of Round 280!
    12/03- 158.4 (71.8 kg) It was a cold day today. The lunch option at work was chili with cheddar cheese and green onions, cornbread and pudding. It definitely hit the spot. I was feeling lazy for dinner and went simple with a bowl of Costco meatballs.
    12/04- 158 (71.7 kg) It's another cold night. Ivar's potato soup, and biscuits for dinner. I had 2 biscuits which put me 25 calories over goal today, but I'm calling that close enough.
    12/05- 158.2 (71.8 kg) Tomorrow we're going to a Christmas potluck at DH's work. I plan to enjoy myself, but not eat to the point where I'm uncomfortably full. I will be wearing my ugly Christmas sweater too. I got one with flamingos in honor of my Florida roots.
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  • Chapter_3
    Chapter_3 Posts: 962 Member
    One more thought:
    If you are not sleeping 7-8 hrs per night, tired, stressed, etc… you will NOT make good choices. Stop, journal, pray, be with nature, walk…. Look at root causes…. get grounded and rested. Then take it on!!! ❤️❤️❤️
  • itladyee
    itladyee Posts: 5,481 Member
    @judefit1 ~ how's the foot?
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 938 Member
    Soap Box - Me on top of it

    Cheez-its, Triscuits, Wheat Thins, etc. - These are all hyper-palatable processed foods designed to be enjoyable and trigger cravings. Frequently they are marketed under an aura of wholesomeness. Mondelez, Kellogg, Nestles, ad nauseam etc., spend a fortune testing these products hoping to achieve true trigger status. Why! For repeat sucker sales! We don't stand a chance. Don't be a sucker! Don't buy their legal food crack. We have a right to live in a safe in environment that we can control. We should put the burden of keeping processed trigger foods away from us onto the responsible party. Tell DH to smoke crunch outside. Demand support from family. Demand some peace. Get that crap out of sight!

    An old WW coach would say, " If you fail to say "NO" at the grocery store, you will say, "NO, NO, NO, till the box is empty." If you must support these icons of food industry, buy their stock. There are plenty of suckers out there hooked on their crunch. Don't be one of them.

    My 2 cents, Meg
    Sorry for the vent - I get excited as I, too, have been undone by box of crunch.

    Love this rant! I haven't scrolled through the rest of the replies to see if anyone else mentioned it, but there was an article in the NYT about how Ozempic is ruining the big food industry and will continue to as long as more people start the drug. Even without it, we can protest with our dollars and stop funding their science food!

    Just have to start googling a homemade equivalent to Cheez-its my boys will love even more :|
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 938 Member
    @Chapter_3 How beautiful of you to help them put together a special day <3
  • pezhed
    pezhed Posts: 938 Member
    itladyee wrote: »
    @chapter_3 ~ I :heart: that you share pieces of your life with us! And you're so right that it affects our journey.

    I am so happy that Tucker was NOT put up for adoption. I do understand the one week with Mom, one week with Dad scenario. I was separated from my husband right after my son turned one. The good and bad part about it was when it was time for him to visit his dad, my ex didn't have time to spend with his child, so he would take him to my girlfriend's house. She was a saint and I got a bit of a break while knowing my son was in good hands!

    Fast-forward to today. My son, who is 35, has a 4-year-old, and we just welcomed his little brother in October. Sometimes, I chat with my son about life and its challenges, and he says, "Mom, I just want to have a happy family."

    My first grandson was born Feb 2020...The pandemic kicked in the next month so I missed out on forming those initial bonds in the first year. The first time he spent the night with us was just this year in September! At any rate, I am super excited for the newborn and I just hope his parents don't get tired of me :)

    I hope to be that Chauffeur etc as needed for both of them. My son got a promotion as work (he works from home) but it will require him to be in the office on Wednesdays and my DIL also works (when she goes back to work) on Wednesday. He asked if I'd be willing to pick up the boys from day care and bring them home each week. I would love that opportunity as it would guarantee me a weekly visit!

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    Oh, and yes, on the rude awakening. It's so frustrating though.

    Those photos bring me so much joy! Thanks for sharing!
  • musicsax
    musicsax Posts: 4,668 Member
    Chapter_3 wrote: »
    RD 280 #50!

    Mission: Continuously improve daily habits that strengthen a “Healthy, Strong & Fit” identity.
    #HSF 📣#bestshapeofmylife📣
    #helpfulhabits #agingyounger

    📣BHAG Restated: My FIRST BHAG is to hit 128lbs on this #HSF journey and maintain a “+ or -“ 2lb range. I HAVE NEVER LIVED THERE! Basically lose 4lbs by 1/10/2025 (assuming I’m actually 132 once this Thanksgiving wreckage flushes out) which at my age and metabolic quirks, will be really, really hard to do, if even possible. I think I’ll know more if this is “doable” within a week or so. I want a BHAG that’s achievable with hard work and determination.

    UPDATED R280 goals:
    ⚖️ at least 5x
    📝 10/10
    🚶‍♀️+8-10k 10/10
    🏋️‍♀️+20 min 6/10
    🎾 5/10
    ⏱️HIIT (sprints/plyo) 5x
    📚 💦💤 7-8hrs 10/10
    300 cal daily deficit
    P:E >1
    Pg = 115g to 125g

    About Me & R280 Commitments:
    ********************************
    F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- (🚫processed foods). Track macros, all fitness and NSVs. I’ve had an unhealthy relationship with food my entire life.

    HW 172lbs in 2010. Lost 30lbs in 2014 to 128lbs. Crazy🎢 for 10years. Joined JGMTD R231 7/31/23. Lost 15lbs 8/1 -11/23. Said goodbye FOREVER to the 🎢! I’ve named my maintenance journey “#HSF” & “Healthy Strong Fit” on my way to
    📣#bestshapeofmylife

    👇🏻December Level Up (Down) Plan
    ***************************
    I pledge to prioritize each of these #HSF choices EVERY DAY of Dec:

    1. P:E: Protein g greater than 1:1 vs. Energy g. [Pg > (Cg+Fg)] (and cals = avg. maintenance).I will continue this nutrition plan. It is supposed to support muscle gain with fat loss while 🏋🏼‍♀️🤸🏼‍♀️ ⏱️🎾. I will continue to track NSVs/macros/ activities, etc. to learn about my body.
    2. 🙏📝📚🧐 - I will continue to pray, journal, research. This is my aspect of “leveling up” because I am nothing without my relationship w/Jesus Christ. I’ve also grown into loving/enjoying learning about my body & healthy aging. Replacing BAD habits w/ GOOD habits is a journey in itself. This practice helps me stay present /mindful of many decisions/ thoughts/ actions that impact not only nutrition, but improves self-talk & interactions w/others.
    3. 🏋🏼‍♀️this is my biggest challenge. I still don’t like it. Not one bit. I have some days that it clicks, but it’s a daily struggle. Living “fake it till I make it”… Faking my “identity”. My hope is that some 🏋️‍♀️version eventually becomes a healthy habit. I’m working on a minimum of 10-minute “🏋🏼‍♀️snacks” 2-3x per day, 5x per round. Gosh, how I wish someone, ANYONE would have told me in my earlier years that 🏋🏼‍♀️is the key to fat-loss / maintaining - NOT cardio. I was brainwashed.
    4. Healthy Aging - includes mobility, flexibility, balance and agility. While I do stretch every morning plus “stretch snacks”… I want to up this game… I added ⏱️“sprints” (which is NOW only fast jogging… 😂) and plyometrics (celebrating a 2” vertical jump) 😂. I read to “sprint” is vital as we age…..
    5. I have much “work” to do with family relationships. Won’t detail here, but it’s a challenge & my overall health will not flourish without this being acknowledged and improved. Mind, body & spirit are connected. I won’t be fully content until I reconcile this part of my life.
    6. Sleep- This is a big one. I’m usually fast asleep by 8:30-9PM. I can’t stay up later…. I love getting up early. I’m good with a 5AM wake up but I want to sleep soundly through the night. Will continue to prioritize this key component to health and well-being…
    7. Have fun… lighten up … & give myself permission to be spontaneous. (This is THE HARDEST)!!!!

    👇🏻Review since my 1st R231 7/31/23 NSVs/Journey Reflections
    ******************
    1. ✅HSF: Avg. close to 9k steps per day for 12+ mos. Not bad. It’s no longer a “daily goal” because it’s now a daily healthy habit - #HSF 👏🏻🤩
    2. ✅#HSF: 🙆‍♀️ Daily stretch greatly improving my attitude & confidence.
    3. ✅ #HSF 📝 🙏 everyday
    4. ✅#HSF: I play 🎾about 4-5x per week.
    5. ✅#HSF : Z2 💕avg 60 min/day
    6. ✅#HSF : zero to 20g of net carbs/ day
    7. ✅Clean P:E 110-125g Protein
    8. ✅#HSF Naturally IF 18/6. Eating window=noon to 6PM. (At least 5 days/wk)
    9. ✅#HSF 💦70-80oz daily
    10. ✅#HSF Alcohol limited to rare occasions.
    11. 💤 7 to 8 hours sleep per night is a goal. Sleep is still inconsistent the last few rounds…
    12.Staying in the present moment is key to mental health and healthy choices.
    13.Rotating 115g to 125g of protein per day is now a non-negotiable. In my dreams, I want to be 128- 130lbs #HSF … 😎 I want to be Healthy, Strong & Fit to live out “Chapter 3” enjoying a full range of mobility, flexibility & activities… !
    Previous Daily
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    12/2 134.0 😳 surely this will be defeated by the end of this round! I’ll update this later today with my intentional post for this round! IM HERE AND DETERMINED TO RIGHT THE COURSE! Goal: Wipe-out the 2-day Thanksgiving damage. BHAG: 1 lb per round.
    Yesterday:
    🚶‍♀️8k 🎾🏋️‍♀️30 min.
    Pg 129 P:E 1.6:1
    A+ day back on plan!
    👇🏻(The Four-day wreckage reminder for FOCUS & Commitment!)
    11/28 130.6 🇺🇸🦃
    12/1 136.0 OMG
    💪🏻LETS GO!!!!

    12/3 133.0
    🏋️‍♀️40min🚶‍♀️13k ✅📝📚💦💤4hrs 1.2:1 Pg 124
    Down⬇️3lbs of the 5.4lbs 🦃wreckage…. Still believing 131.0 w/i this round to be where I was 🦃 morning! Tossed and turned all night☹️… Hoping for sleep improvement.

    I’m pleased to share that my foot FINALLY felt 100% yesterday. Enjoyed FIRST 5 mile 🚶‍♀️(in almost 3 wks) & 🏋️‍♀️40 min. Added a 15 min 🚶‍♀️after dinner 🙌🏻. Sore this morn but a good sore! Today is 🎾⏱️. Positive. Mindful. Committed. 💦💦💦

    12/4 132.8 expecting more ⬇️ but 👌. Still bloated/puffy.
    🎾🚶‍♀️8k ✅📝📚💦💤8hrs 1.8:1 Pg 115 (🚫⏱️ foot not quite ready). Decided to wait a few more days on sprints/plyo - (foot). Felt a twinge of discomfort.
    Good day on plan. This morning I have a 🎾singles match. Kinda cold for me 40° - but will persevere.

    I’m back to a 300 cal deficit per day…. @ 1100 cals per day. Macros are high protein, negligible carbs and bal= fat. CLEAN WHOLE FOOD. No chemical /preservative poisoning!

    INFO: For the past two days I’ve read multiple times from multiple sources regarding exercise for 55+ for healthy aging/mobility: Three key exercises:
    1) jumps (plyo)
    2) heavy lifting/resistance
    3) sprints!
    All 3x per week @ 10 min each. My workouts validated! (And of course, 🚶‍♀️8-10k). & must stretch warm-up first!
    👆🏻simply plan? It’s in the consistent execution!

    On a roll! Y’all inspire me!

    12/5 133.0
    🎾🚶‍♀️11k ⏱️✅📝📚💦💤5hrs 2.4:1 Pg 145
    Another good day on plan. Looks like it will take 40 days to lose 4 lbs! But now it’s 5lbs to reach BHAG to 128.0. So….. it’s 47 days till 1/20/2025 - the beginning of RND285 and through the holidays and a trip…. Sheesh, that is really depressingly LONG when I think about it. Five pounds in almost 50 days?!?!! Yes, it WILL take that long…. But it’s reality. I’m a realist. I’m at that age where taking off fat and adding muscle is a BEAR. Time for BEAST mode!

    Actually, it’s time to focus on daily fuel and health. Daily wins. Celebrate ME and all the quirks and peculiarities that God has given me! Gratitude and love!

    Oh, I lost my singles 🎾 match yesterday. Played a gal 25 years my junior… A close match… It was fun. HOWEVER, somewhere between ages 60 and 66 my physicality definitely declined. I may as well embrace it & stop the denial. I’m not “that” anymore… But I’ll be something, someone different. Someone that continues to strive to be younger than my years…. After all, I have a new little “why” on the way joining Tucker …. Nothing more fun than rolling around on the floor & yard chasing, racing & lifting little ones! (Got a little teary-eyed just now!)
    Today: 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️⏱️

    12/2 134.0
    12/3 133.0
    12/4 132.8
    12/5 133.0
    12/6 132.6
    12/7
    12/8
    12/9
    12/10
    12/11

    12/6 132.6
    🎾🚶‍♀️2.5k ✅📝📚💦💤6hrs 1.7:1 Pg 125
    still up 2lbs from the 🦃 wreckage - 7 short days ago. This # will be my “start” to get to 128.0 by 1/20/25 (47 days for 4.6lbs) because I feel like this is the real starting point… (that 136.0 day was a bloated stopped up engine). This morning’s ⚖️ reading is the REAL DEAL. So…. BHAG ON!

    I’ve done a solid getting back on routine… ! But 🚫movement or exercise yesterday. Cold rainy day so I used if for shot-gun wedding planning. The couple is poor. The working poor. Perhaps not politically correct to use that term but it applies. They have chosen this day-to-day life. I cant let it just be a quick trip to the Justice… With a baby on the way & both working full-time… I volunteered to pull just a few little things together. It will be a justice ceremony and a champagne reception/ toast with dessert/cake for 20…. Immediate family only. I want for them for their day to be a Ray of Sunshine & Hope.

    Today: in 30s most of the day but 😎 (cold here)… I will 🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️since I missed yesterday!

    I hope everyone has a strong weekend. Put your health first!




    #HSF #healthyhabits
    #agingyounger
    #📣bestshapeofmylife

    You are such a lovely Mom! I'm sure it will be a wonderful day, our DS just did not want a big wedding, which is why he waited so long to agree to a ceremony. They finally had a registry office ceremony with immediate family only followed by a small reception in their garden joined by a few close friends. It was an amazing day, remembered by us all including little DGDs, the oldest (3 at the time) still refers to it as her wedding!!