Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 292

Just Give Me 10 Days – Round 292
April 1 – 10, 2025

SW: 131.2

4/1 – 132.0 Yes, up, but ok with it. Last night, I went on a mini bender. Knew I was doing it, and allowed it. Today is a new day. My planned goal for round 292 was to get into the 131s. So was actually there yesterday. Going to target a number like 131 for end of round. Today is session #6 with the trainer. We are having gaps in our schedule, but I am ok with this as right now I am seeking education more than being “trained”.

4/2 – 132.6 This up is actually a surprise. Moving on. There are 8 more weigh-ins to get back to my starting number, with which I would be very happy. Today is association cocktail party by the pool. Yup, my next hurdle. Gym was good yesterday. Continuing to learn, but having to monitor my body parts. Yesterday, triggered left knee, but I stopped the activity immediately. Ribcage is improving, and black eye fading. :) Leaving for my walk in 3 minutes.

4/3 – 132.6 Diet was a mess by the end of the day yesterday. Did my morning walk, but left knee acted up on first lap. Shook it off and did two more (5 miles). Knee initially acted up on leg press at the gym Tuesday. I think that particular leg press machine is an issue for me as I have tried it twice. First time set off right knee. Second time the left. Good news about my weight is it does appear that this is my knew “high”, which is definitely better than the highs of two months ago.

4/4 – 132.2 My number where I spent most of round 291. Knee still wonky. Did no walk and no gym yesterday, so a rare nothing day. Diet numbers looked good. Today is gym with trainer again (will avoid knees), AND dining out AGAIN. Believe it or not, I am starting to find all the eating out and social food burdensome. But I am here in the keys for less than 3 more weeks.

4/5 – 132.4 This morning I am actually grateful for such a number. Day started well. Pre-tracked my plan. Went to the gym and did my hour with the trainer emphasizing education. Our whole workout was no machines and man what a workout. Get home, and it is now 1:30. Our friends cancelled dinner with us, but we decide to go anyhow. Great. Plan is still good. I plan my order as tracked, and hubby asks about splitting the conch fritters with my. I figured two little blobs would be untracked, but I would still not be “over”. These things came and they were the size of oranges. Argh. Ate my two. Dinner comes and I will up early, go I end up taking half my fish home (a little compensation). Then, just as we are asking for the check, we get a text from neighbors that as a thank you (another story), they just left fresh baked chocolate chip cookies on the doorstep. Soooooo, we get home, and I have one. Now mind has shifted gears. I proceed to eat a second. Then I go to the refrigerator and start eating my leftovers, I was thinking about getting into the freezer too for frozen treats. Crazy how “nothings” can trigger me. Today is a new day. I overslept, but will catch my walking from on the second lap. Here we go.

4/6 – 132.6 A disappointment. Was good/under on daily calories. Did my 5 miles in the morning despite starting 30 minutes late.

4/7 – 132.2 Walked 4 laps yesterday. Diary and calories were good. Not sure what else to add. Basic good day.

4/8 – 131.6 Did a light exercise day. Calories fine. Getting up with morning, knee is irritated again. I need to figure out what is causing what. I have another session with the trainer today, and I am going to have to tell her we need to be careful with the knee again. Going to try some good stretching this morning before heading over and see tight muscles is causing the problem.

4/9 –
4/10 –

R292 #62 #INTEGRITY

Sustain “can-do will-do” by leaning on reflection and gratefulness. 

F66, 5’6” married, MawMaw Proud. Clean P:E (ProteinG> (Cg+Fg) A clean/whole food WOE- Track macros, fitness, habits and NSVs.

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

UGW BHAG: It’s no secret I prefer 128-130.  Mindful routine deployed. Re-start the basics. 

JGMTD R292 Emphasis this round: 🏋️‍♀️(5x) 

Daily: 🏆Nutrition (ALL: IF, cals, macros, Pg )🙆‍♀️15min🚶‍♀️10k, 💗Z2 60min, 💦 80oz. 🏋️‍♀️(5x) Plyo ⏱️(5x)

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activities = actual day

Daily = morning reflections

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3/31 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓⏱️

4/1 132.4 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️⏱️

4/2 132.0 🙆‍♀️

4/3 131.0 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓

4/4 132.0 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓

4/5 131.8 🚫

4/6 DNW 🚫

4/7 DNW 🚫

4/8 DNW

4/9

4/10

4/1 Jumping into the full  routine today. Planning day around activity and nutrition. Yesterday I FINALLY incorporated 7min of ⏱️HIIT (plyo jump training). Was waiting for the warmer weather …. 😎 no more excuses. 

I know this round will be filled with emotional upheavals. I will prioritize /normalize #HSF and the positive daily habits I’ve accumulated to anchor my soul. When I “feel” the push-back— I will push through!

I sincerely thank you for your wisdom & caring support. While reading yesterday, I realized the strength and resilience this group generates… 

I ❤️appreciate ❤️you!

4/2 Good day, Not enough 🥩. I’m exhausted and so is my upper body. We are cleaning out / up a rental property to put on the market. It will be our (my) project for the next month… initial cleaning of walls and floors, lifting 💩 … Getting ready for Painter. I haven’t been this wiped-out in a long time! Does that count as 🏋️‍♀️?! I’m calling it a YES! 😎. Another day of not enough protein, I’ll close the gap with a protein shake. 

4/3 131.0 I’m always, ALWAYS amazed my daily weight fluctuations. When ⬇️ a pound I’m OK with it and I have an extra boost in my step. When ⬆️a pound it practically ruins my day. I KNOW THIS. So…. I’m mindful today with “no reaction” and continuing to do the work. Yesterday I was at the property all day… 🚶‍♀️7k steps but no structured walk. 80g 🥩-too little. Kcals too low. (1000). Good 💦

Yesterday was also an emotional roller coaster. I did a pretty good job shifting my mindset when I caught myself… I’m thankful that I haven’t turned to food… I could’ve walked 30 min last night when I got home, but my thoughts were too discombobulated. 🏋️‍♀️ would have made me feel better, but I did nothing. Today is a new day and I will push through with gratitude 🙏 & discipline . My normal reaction to stress is to curl up on the couch overthinking … But today,  I will normalize & compartmentalize … take care of business - & that includes ME! Onward!

4/4 🎾 and property. Tired. Keep plugging. 

4/5 worked at the property yesterday. Good nutrition, good sleep - continuing to track. Still ⬇️ protein. 

4/6 woke up too early to weigh. Yesterday I was a slug. I started off positive and then sunk fast.

Still not enough 🥩. Ate at maintenance with 🚫 movement. 

NSV: Not drowning in food-just on the couch. 

Since our state tennis tournament is coming up next weekend I better start moving. Trying to salvage today. 

4/7 meh. Up tooooo early (again) to ⚖️. My iPhone sent me alerts 🚨 yesterday … All health indicators are trending ⬇️⬇️⬇️ -sending ⚠️ warnings BUT I still have time to REVERSE the trend and turn it around. Funny how my Iphone is more optimistic than I am. Averaging under 5 1/2 hrs sleep per night for 3 months sucks. I know all the “things” I need to do — will put forth the effort today. COME ON! 💪🏻

I have a little over two months till my two year anniversary on JGMTD… thinking to use that timeframe to crush daily efforts and get me back to #HSF habits, identity and positive mindset. So easy to fall out of habits… For me, “doing“ habits are much more challenging than “refraining“ habits… Hmmm. 

So much easier to stay out of the kitchen than 🏋️‍♀️ for 30 minutes… Can I combine the two? 

4/8 ‼️ @quiltingjaine

@ property all day. Mistake of not eating all day then ate two burgers for dinner & Oikos high protein yogurt and berries. Wiped out.

 🚫🏋️‍♀️🚶‍♀️ only 6k   ✅💦 

SW RND 292:  167.2

Starting from the ground up 🌱
I am not a victim of my circumstances.I steer my own ship 🚢 

I feel much better than I did yesterday. I focused on getting in a bunch of walking (2 sessions) plus some restorative yoga, and really kept my carbs and salt in check.

4/1- 167.2
4/2-165.8
4/3- 166.4
4/4-166.0
4/5- 165.6
4/6-167.4 (bagel, alcohol)
4/7-168.2 (stress binge)
4/8- 166.2
4/9
4/10

@quiltingjaine thanks for all the work you do to keep these challenges going!

F, 59, SW-187, Sept.’14
UGW- 135
RGW:142

Thank you @quiltingjaine 🌸

4/1-144
4/3-143
4/4-DNW-Sunshiny dayand lots to get done. I am finally at the age where I know I need to spread my yard tasks over a period of days.🙄

4/8-DNW-Took a two day trip to stay with my dad, that involved ten hours of riding in the car and eating out a couple of times. Will get back into my normal eating today and donating blood, so will work with the horse in the morning and exercise before.

Male: 67
6’-2”
OSW: 237.8 (Nov. 2016.) I was actually at 250 in 2011 or so…
OGW: 199 (just to say I did)
Maintenance Range Goal: 200-205

Simple Goal for this round : Embrace Gratitude!

Round 292 Posts
This is my posting format….

Month/Day: Scale Reading - First thing today after bathroom visit before getting dressed. (Calories In)/ Comment

3/31/25 : 227.8 SW a day before.

4/9: 227.8 (1821 CI)
I am going to do a spinning class this morning. I am always dripping with sweat after this class, so I am going to try something new. I got some samples of a product called LMNT which is an electrolyte replacement drink with almost zero sugar (maltodextrin). I think I will take a dose before/during the class as recommended. Does anyone have any experience with it? Seems like it will give me some sodium swelling, but the idea is to help with hydration without diluting the bodies chemistry with tons of pure water. They say we need twice the amount of sodium recommended by the FDA. I may be vulnerable to a sales pitch, and I am not giving one either. Here is the website.

I know, I always blame salt for my scale upticks. :)

4/10

SW RND 292:  167.2

Starting from the ground up 🌱I am not a victim of my circumstances.I steer my own ship 🚢 

Really doing well at being super intentional with my food the past few days. I have ramped up my walking to twice a day which is really doable and giving me energy. Today is a rest day (sore throat)

4/1- 167.2
4/2-165.8
4/3- 166.4
4/4-166.0
4/5- 165.6
4/6-167.4 (bagel, alcohol)
4/7-168.2 (stress binge)
4/8- 166.2
4/9-165.4
4/10

@_JeffreyD_ DH and I get pretty low blood pressure and swear by taking an electrolyte (Blume) during workouts. Because we don’t eat a lot of processed foods or carbs we don’t get a lot of sodium according to MFP. I think it makes me feel good, not sure if it puffs?

SW RND 292 193.3

4/1 193.3 way up from yesterday! Had an oddly low wt yesterday. So, not going to beat myself up.
4/2 193.3
4/3 192.7 yay
4/4 190.2
4/5 196
4/6 196. Ugh
4/7 192.5
4/8 192.5
4/9 191.5
4/10

🍇🍈🍉🍊🍋🍌🍍🍎🍏🍐🍑🍒🍓🥝🍅🥥

Measurable Daily Goals
🚶🏽- Closing my rings M-S Move = 700/Exercise = 45/Stand = 12)
🍎- Tracking/Under Calorie Budget (~ 1650 ~)
✅ - Macros - Protein (75g - 100g) Carbs < 75g
💧- Water - 50 oz minimum
🚫 - No Wine
⬇️- Downward trend

Starting Round 292 : 229.2 Goals/10 days!🚶🏽🍎✅💧🚫⬇️

4/1 - 229.2 🚶🏽🍎✅ ~ I must confess. I got on the scale and it said 229.8. I said NOPE…can't be. Waited a few seconds and tried it again, it complied! 229.2 is acceptable for today :) Better numbers ahead. Food/calories was good, but I was very short on water.
4/2 - 229.2 🚶🏽🍎✅💧~ Rainy day here. I'm going to enjoy it!
4/3 - 229.2 🍎✅💧🚫~ I appear to be stuck. Well, better than an increase. Did not close my rings yesterday. I do aim for one rest day per week so yesterday was IT! I forgot to mention that I slept 9 hours yesterday. It must have been the rain but boy did it feel good!
4/4 - 229.2
4/5 - 229.8
4/6 - 230.2
4/7 - 229.4 🙄 Having a treat tonight then it's back to basics…
4/8 - DNW
4/9 - 230 Reset, please! Round 293, right around the corner. I love that these rounds only last for 10 days.
4/10 -

@stephanj ~ very well said (4/7) and very true. I can relate. I'm feeling very out of control with something that I can't control and I need to get a grip. thanks for sharing!

@deepwoodslady ~ what positive and motivating app are you using?

@CamandJarvis ~ Glad everything went well with the tooth!

USW: 241
UGW: 170
Mini-goal (no after dinner snacking): 5/30

4/1 - 188.0 walking
4/2 - 188.6 cycling
4/3 - 188.0 walking
4/4 - 188.4 cycling
4/5 - 188.0 walking
4/6 - 188.6 cycling
4/7 - 188.8 walking
4/8 - 188.4 walking
4/9 - 188.4 cycling
4/10 -