Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 282

UTMom81 wrote: »

@lita_loses_it_all You are right that this is the perfect group to join for the long haul! This is hands-down, the most supportive, kind, amazing group of people on the internet anywhere! And taking a long journey 10 days at a time has so many benefits. We can all attest to the fact that weight loss is not linear, so the group helps when the scales don't cooperate and cheers each other on when they do! I have learned so much here, and continue to every single day. Welcome to our group! Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays to you!

What a lovely post!

Hello everyone. I'm happy to have found this group
I'm Lis, 61 from the uk but have lived in Spain for 22 years
Started on mfp in August 2021 at 276lb
Reached goal in December 2022 189lb

Since then I've lowered my goal to 182lb and had a few ups and downs!

Currently on a big up following a lazy summer and a 6 week holiday in the usa!

GOAL: 2.5lb in 10 days

12.22.24 195.8
12.23.24 195.8

Hi, I'm Charissa, losing the battle but still fighting the war!

Thank you, QuiltingJaine, for keeping us focused in 2024! 
I'm gearing up mentally and physically for 2025
With just 10 days left, I am focusing on reinforcing good habits and introducing a few more to take me into the new year. Not focusing on the scale for now. I am also happy this round ends on 12/31 and we start the year FRESH and ENGAGED

Opening Comments from round 281
2024... my motto(s) -  All the things I need to read daily!!!
🏋🏾‍♀️ Don't think, just do it!!
Eat well 🥗to Live Well 🚢✈️🧳
H2O - Make it Flow 💦💦💦
Lose weight in the kitchen ⚖️, get fit in the gym🏋🏾‍♀️
Note to Self: Alcohol kills weight loss as the focus is burning alcohol calories and not fat calories!🚫🍷
Goals this round:
Resuming structure~Goals and Targets
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S
🏋️‍♀️- Strength training  3x/week
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget > Plan for 1250 - Flex for 400 = 1650  (1250 - 1650) with small frequent meals
✅ - Macros - hit Protein > Plan for 150.  100 is acceptable.  (100 - 150)
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
⬇️- Downward trend

Stats and Previous Rounds
5 Goals/10 days!
🚶🏽🏋️‍♀️🍎✅💧⬇️
SW RND 282 - 227.2
Dates = Weight ; Comments regarding prior day.
12/22 ~ 227.4 ~ tomorrow’s number will not be pretty. I actually made the cookies on Saturday and did really well. I think I had two. Today, not so much, I’ve made up for restraint I had. Tis the season and It’s only one day. While I make several types, there are only two that I really like and they are almost gone! Yipee!!!
12/23 228.3 ~ totally expected. Now that I’ve gotten those cookies out of my system, we should start moving downward!
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@UTMom81 ~ hugs to you, I miss my parents and other family members as well.

@chapter_3 ~ Safe travels.

@cyndiemi ~ very nice drop on the scale!!

Have a great Christmas Eve Eve! . It made me smile to see that I’m not the only one @musicsax that refers to today as such

@tishabenn69 Welcome to the group. It's wonderful to have you here!

@kristawatkins52 Welcome back! It's so nice to "see you" again!

Round 282



MY NAME IS DONNA. I AM 64 YEARS YOUNG & FROM THE MIDWEST USA. I AM APPROX 5’ 5” TALL.

ROUND 239 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
R281 EW= 190.6
R282 EW= TBD


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.

Day/Weight/Comment
ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 190.6

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- Lots of fun at the birthday party for my DGS’s 9th birthday. He is the one who is also on the autism spectrum and I was so thrilled to see so many children and their parents there. Socialization is so hard for many with autism. I went through this with my son who is also on the spectrum. There was pizza, cheese bread, cake & ice cream and all the fixings. I managed to keep portions to a “not bad” level. However, I got super hungry at 1:00 in the morning and ended up eating a large bowl of soup with about 12 round crackers. That didn’t help the scale this morning. I’m hoping tomorrow will show I’ve flushed all the sodium and that my weight is in check. I don’t expect progress after all that, but if I can be back to 190 point anything like yesterday, I will take it as a win. I don’t want to spend this entire round chasing my tail. This is going to be the hardest round of 2024 due to the holidays and traditions (did someone say cookies and fudge?) Good luck to you all this round. I am cheering you on. Know that you all inspire me to be a better version of me and I am grateful.

12/23-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- What a snowstorm we are having! I had 4 hair appointments today that I called and cancelled last night when I saw the weather reports. No way was I driving in this mess to pick up (and then later take home) both my DGS’ for their appointments linked with mine and my sons. I completely forgot to weigh today as I jumped in my boots and went out to shovel before UPS and FED EX arrived. Then came right back in to my hot coffee that was waiting. Oh well. It’s not the first time I’ve done things out of order and forgot to weigh. Anyway…..I have been reflecting on 2024 this morning. I started the year with a weight of 183.8. I’m feeling a little sad today. There is no way that 2024 will be a banner year for me. All I can do is focus on improving from where I stand right now. Shall I end the year with a whimper or a bang? It’s a tough time of year but it is always up to me. In the season of gifts, the greatest gift I can give to myself is dedication to my health. That kinda sounds like a New Year’s resolution, doesn’t it?

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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

12/22: 224
12/23: 224 I am not disappointed. I know I.
am still on track and still down 15#
from my heaviest. Mindful eating.
today!
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Found one of my hubby Mark and couldn’t resist the other two. Still on a high from yesterday’s events.

The reception was held at Sam & Brenna’s home. The Justice of the Peace did a remarkable job!

36F 5’9
SW - 175.8
GW - 155

Backstory
Overall Goals and Challenges
Daily, Small, Attainable Goals

Past Challenge Stats
*weight taken in AM, notes on remainder of day
RND 282 : SW - 176.9

12/22 - DNW
12/23 - 177.0
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12/31

Gym: skipped

Wins: past couple of days have been going better. Close to maintenance calories consistently and still enjoying holiday treats.

Challenges: worked today so the holiday treat was had a bit early. I’ll need to drink the rest of my water and figure out how to adjust for the rest of the night. Maybe some veggies as a snack if I get hungry again. SO looking forward to Xmas and having the next two days off. 🎄

Just Give Me 10 Days Challenge
Age: 52
SW 436.8
GW 435.8
Additional goals for these 10 days: 4 bottles of water a day, change soda intake to 1 every other day or less. Most meals prepared at home.
Mantra for these 10 days- What you are not changing, you are choosing. Just for today, I choose life and doing things that support life.

12/22-436.8-all water in 💦 NSV: journaled
12/23-434.8- Still working on 💦 FF today, 1 large root beer NSV: moved more, rested less
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I hope I’m posting this right. Please let me know if I’m not. I went back to try and edit original post, but couldn’t, so I posted again with updates. 😊

HW: 194.7 (88.3 kg) April 25, 2020
SW WT RND 247: 180.6 (81.9 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 282: 155 (70.3 kg)
12/22-155.3 (70.4 kg)
12/23- 156 (70.8 kg) Not surprised after a night out with meatloaf, mashed potatoes and brown gravy and a side of chili for dinner last night. We did walk the boardwalk after that dinner to see the Christmas lights since it was a mild night and only sprinkling a tiny bit. It's been unseasonably warm, about 43° (6° C) last night and the wind wasn't blowing either.
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