Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 293

VanVanDiane · April 16

F56 H 5’7”
GW 130-135 lb range
EW Round 292 144

4/11 - 143.7 🏋️‍♂️

4/12 - 143.4 C25K W3D1 done and 🚶‍♀️

4/13 - 143.4 🚶‍♀️

4/14 - 144.5

4/15 - 145.5 🏋️‍♂️

4/16 - 144.1

4/17

4/18

4/19

4/20

Skyleen75 · April 16

@patriciafoley1 congratulations on hitting those health markers. Getting blood sugar back under control naturally is recommended to everyone but INCREDIBLY hard to do!

@musicsax Happiest of Birthdays, wishing you another year of health!

Chapter_3 · April 16

@musicsax I hope you have the most wonderful HAPPY day! I’ve been wanting to ask you… What is the background to your interesting handle here on MFP? Is the saxophone your favorite instrument- do you play? 😎

Chapter_3 · April 16

R293 #63 #FakeItTillIMakeIt One step at a time #HSF

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.

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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SW RND 293 = 132.4

4/11 132.4
4/12 DNW
4/13 DNW
4/14 DNW
4/15 133.8
4/16 132.2
4/17
4/18
4/19
4/20

TODAY 4/16 132.2 this weight seems about right and a true measure of where I am. The “mmmk 132… “ Still waiting on TMI. Ate much better yesterday! ✅💦 🥩 eggs, lean grass-fed hamburger and chicken breast /thigh. Yum. Small high-protein yogurt & berries. 🚶‍♀️8k without a structured walk. And even a few 🏋️‍♀️RDL’s! Repeat today.

Took a bad fall yesterday on the property (on rocks)… BAD. wasn’t watching where I was going and caught myself just before I face-planted. So lucky. A little sore this morning but A-OK. The past few days I’ve been using muscles I never use… We will probably wrap-up today or have minimal tomorrow. If I had not been 🏋️‍♀️💪🏻and taking care of myself, I would’ve taken a trip to the hospital… THIS IS MY WHY!!!!

We’ve had gorgeous weather for almost 2 weeks and I’m hoping it stays through the weekend. Good Friday - annual crawfish /beer (1) out of the property and say “goodbye” (sort-of) … my hubby will eat 10 pounds easy… I don’t like crawfish that much but the ritual is fun! I’ll post a couple of photos soon… Will show y’all a true little “country cottage”!
#HSF #bestshapeofmylife 📣

I’m hoping for a solid 131.x for the end of this round… and a strong start toward 7/31 - my two yr anniversary on JGMTD.

4/15 133.8 some of this uptick is legitimate. Some of it is just not drinking enough water (very dehydrated) and no TMI for a LONG time! My body is discombobulated & my first order of business is to get it back to my optimum “routine“.

We’ve been eating on the go, mostly healthy, but still random prepared /restaurant foods with a gazillion unknown oils/ingredients… and unknown macro/calorie counts… guessing. I’m used to whole foods / single ingredient/ … eating at home. Will go to the grocery store today & plan my single ingredient food/nutrition. If I was truly in the zone, I would be planning ahead each day & eating at home- and we have not!

I wont set unrealistic goals of 🚶‍♀️10k or🏋️‍♀️ till Thursday/Friday. We are still in “property mode” as I’m on my feet all day and cleaning… pretty sure I’m getting enough of a workout. 😎 My first goal is to fuel my body appropriately with lots of protein & water. It’s good to be back!

SModa61 · April 16

Just Give Me 10 Days – Round 293
April 11 – 20, 2025

SW: 132.0

4/11- 130.2 Big surprise that was not such a big surprise given my visits to the bathroom yesterday and this morning. Don’t know what made a difference from one day to the next. Calories were good yesterday. Did 3 lap (5 mile) walk. Today, I am going to walk, but I am also heading to the gym. Facing out to eat AGAIN, tonight, but this morning’s number gives me hope that I will end this round with some sort of 130 number. I have pre-tracked my day, so I do have a plan.

Looking at my 2023 history, on Jan 1, 2023, I was 146.6, March 2 138.0, and April 11, I was 131.4. By May 1, 2023, I was 128.2.

Looking at my 2925 History, on Dec 31, 2024, I was 138.2 March 1 135.2, and April 11 (today) 130.2 (but 132 yesterday). Pattern is slower this time, but does show me I can make it into the upper 120’s before looking at MOG dresses in May, and if my summer is good, I should be comfortable at the September wedding.

4/12- 130.2 yesterday kept evolving but I adjusted my plans as I went along. I did walk 3 laps, also went to the gym and did elliptical, then and hour workout. The guys were successfully fishing which meant my plans at the restaurant changed, so I re-tracked that. Anyhow, I made it through the day!

Today, we have been invited to friends for dinner. I have no idea what they are serving. This will actually be harder than yesterday.

4/13- 130.6 I handled yesterday as well as possible and moderately exceeded preferred calories. My win for the day was that I did not binge once I got back to the condo after the dinner at friends. I considered it a number of times, but did not. Glad I controlled it, but it is crazy that I even needed to fight this urge.

4/14- 132.0 Yup, expected that. Heading out for my walk in 30. Will pre-track and today will be a normal day. Curious how many days will take to undo yesterday.

4/15- 132.4 Did not feel right all day. Even resorted to a nap in the early afternoon. We had dinner plans with friends for pizza, and was ready two slices. We all get to the restaurant and there is a sign “closed for spring maintenance. Now we end up at a Thai restaurant. Calories were not good. Salt was not good. Today though, is straight forward – all food being pre-tracked and have 7th session with the trainer.

4/16 – 132.0 Yesterday was good. Spot on for calories. Did the elliptical, stretching, then hour with the trainer. Was hoping to bounce back more quickly, but no such luck. Today’s challenge is another poolside cocktail party for the building and it is my turn to be the host of it.

4/17-
4/18-
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4/20-

BigappleBritt88 · April 16

36F 5’9

SW - 175.8

GW - 155
RND 293 SW - 183.5

4/11 - 182.7

4/12 - 183.8

4/13 - 182.2

4/14 - 183.5

4/15 - 184.1

4/16 - 184.1

4/17

4/18

4/19

4/20

Gym: leg day

Wins: showing up

Challenges: note to self in repeat…. I am stronger than my challenges

_JeffreyD_ · April 16

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: Practice what you preach.

Round 293 Posts
This is my posting format….

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

4/10/25 : 227.8 SW a day before.

4/11: 227.6 (1823 CI)
A weekend is upon us and fortunately there are no planned social/eating opportunities stacked up. My nerd sheet tells me I am trending to 228.6, thanks to my shady past. I am out to prove him wrong.

Found out yesterday my DSIL biopsy shows she has breast cancer. We are all hoping and praying they caught it soon enough that she will recover well with treatment. She has no pain or symptoms or lumps, but found it with a mammogram. Her husband has been treating lung cancer for two years. When it rains it pours, but our family has faith to lean on.

4/12: 227.8 (1703 CI)

4/13: 227.2 (1528 CI)
I got distracted yesterday and did not post. Grandbaby duty (privilege) in morning, then lunch at the cookout my son’s employer (meat shop) does every Saturday, then quick walk with DW, then Masters Golf on the tube. By that time I was spaced…

I did log yesterday after the fact and though I ate less than normal, the CI seems pretty low. I must be forgetting something.

4/14: 227.4 (1722 CI)
Got up too early this morning. Sleep is one of my “issues.” I couldn’t sleep-in if my life depended on it. I am usually up two hours ahead of DW. Here are the facts about last week:
• 5h 56m sleep per day average
o Deep Sleep 1h 2m
o Light Sleep 3h 31m
o REM Sleep 1h 22m
o Awake 48m
o The four categories above are scattered and mixed throughout the night.
• 77 sleep average score. Whatever that means. Fitbit says its “fair.”
• Average sleep schedule 10:30pm – 5:15am (I am usually in bed before 10:30pm)

My average heart rate last night was 52 BPM (am I even alive?)

I have to question how important it is to even know all of this stuff.
I. Must. Resist. Putting. This. On. A. spreadsheet!

I am accepting suggestions on what works for you to improve sleep without taking a “sleep aid” pill. BTW my alcohol intake most days is zero. Two cups of coffee down the hatch before 9am or so.

4/15: 227.4 (1595)
Woke up for the first of many times at 12:30 am.

4/16: 226.8 (1940 CI)
I did great yesterday… then had a snack of saltine crackers and peanut butter while DW and I played Gin Rummy. She leads the 2025 series nine games to eight. I am very encouraged because it is usually very lopsided in her favor. We play very simple scoring rules and don’t keep track of quantity of hands taken and other ways to accumulate points. It is already competitive enough. 😊

Spinning class this morning.

Did we all survive Tax Day?

AR10at50 · April 16

F, 59, SW-187, Sept.’14
UGW- 135
RGW:140

Thank you @quiltingjaine 🌸

4/11-142
4/12-141
4/14-DNW
4/15-140
4/16-140Back to the list and chiropractor today.

stephanj · April 16

SW RND 293 -165.0

Goal: Becoming myself again 🚢

Those of you paying attention will notice the scale is going in the wrong direction :-( I am not eating anything off plan, I have just been stressed and thus extra hungry! That weight gain is carrot sticks and plain almonds and low fat cheese…and stress.

This is always the part where I struggle emotionally and then my weight stalls and then I give up. I am not giving up this time. I don’t feel particularly strong right now but I will keep consistently doing my best, even if my best isn’t perfect.

Walking pad showed up yesterday- haven’t had the energy to set it up yet. This weekend I promise!

4/11-165
4/12- 165.8 🦞
4/13-DNW
4/14- 165.4
4/15-166.0
4/16-166.8
4/17
4/18
4/19
4/20

@CamandJarvis sorry for your loss 🕯 who eats only one Girl Scout cookie - you are very strong!

@Musicsax - Happy Birthday!
🎶 🎷 🎂

@_JeffreyD_ I love that you and DW play gin rummy. DH and I used to play scrabble and crib all the time, we need to get back to that

deepwoodslady · April 16

Round 293

🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷🌷

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

ROUND 250 FOR ME.

……….We are fierce and so we fight……….

MY STATS:

Highest weight ever (05-10-2016): 253

Original starting weight on MFP: (01-11-2018) 235.0

R292 EW= 196.4

R293 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.

Exercise: Move 30 minutes per day rotating activity.

🔜🔜🔜🔜🔜Final goal: 145-155. I’ll know when I get there.

👀👀👀 LOOK AND SEE HOW THE UPS & DOWNS OF MY JOURNEY JUST HELPS ME BE A STRONGER & MORE DETERMINED ME 👀👀👀:

R43 thru R52 (06/07/18 thru 09/23/18) = 19.4 LOST (Ending weight 179.0)

R53 thru R62 (09/24/18 thru 01/01/19) = 4.1 GAINED (Ending weight 183.1)

R63 thru R72 (01/02/19 thru 04/11/19) = 8.1 GAINED (Ending weight 191.2)

R73 thru R82 (04/12/19 thru 07/20/19) = 5.5 GAINED (Ending weight 196.7)

R83 thru R92 (07/21/19 thru 10/28/19) = 8.7 LOST (Ending weight 188.0)

R93 thru R102 (10/29/19 thru 02/05/20) =2.0 GAINED (Ending weight 190.0)

R103 thru 112 (02/06/20 thru 05/06/20) = 14.9 GAINED (Ending Weight 204.9)

R113 thru 122 (05/07/20 thru 08/23/20) = 4.7 GAINED (Ending Weight 209.6)

R 123 thru R132 (08/24 thru 12/02/20) = 1.5 LOST (Ending Weight 208.1)

R133 thru R142 (12/03/20 thru 03/01/21) = 0.7 LOST (Ending Weight 207.4)

R143 thru 152 (03/02/21 thru 06/10/21) = 3.6 LOST (Ending Weight 203.8)

R153 thru R162 (06/11/21 thru 09/18/21) = 16.2 LOST (Ending Weight 187.6)

R163 thru R172 (09/19/21 thru 12/27/21) = 5.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 192.6)

R173 thru R182 (12/28/21 thru 04/06/22) = 7.0 GAINED (Ending Weight 199.6)

R183 thru R192 (04/07/22 thru 07/15/22) = 1.4 LOST (Ending Weight 198.2)

R193 thru R202 (07/16/22 thru 10/23/22) = 3.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 202.0)

R203 thru R212 (10/24/22 thru 01/31/23) = 7.2 LOST (Ending Weight 194.8)

R213 thru R222 (02/01/23 thru 05/11/23) = 0.5 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.3)

R223 thru R232 (05/12/23 thru 08/19/23) = 3.4 GAINED (Ending Weight 198.0)

R233 thru R242 (08/20/23 thru 11/27/23) = 17.6 LOST (Ending Weight 180.4)

R243 thru R252 (11/28/23 thru 03/06/24) =2.6 LOST (Ending Weight 177.8)

R253 thru R262 (03/07/24 thru 06/14/24) = 5.8 GAINED (Ending Weight 183.6)

R263 thru R272 (06/15/24 thru 09/22/24) =] 10.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.8)

R273 thru R282 (09/23/24 thru 12/31/24) = 1.2 LOST (Ending Weight 192.6)

R283 (01/01/25 thru 01/10/25) = 1.6 LOST (Ending Weight 191.0)

R284 (01/11/25 thru 01/20/25) = 2.2 GAINED (Ending Weight 193.2)

R285 (01/21/25 thru 01/30/25) = 0.8 LOST (Ending Weight 192.4)

R286 (01/31/25 thru 02/09/25) = 3.3 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.7)

R287 (02/10/25 thru 02/19/25) = 0.1 GAINED (Ending Weight 195.8)

R288 (02/20/25 thru 03/01/25) = 0.6 GAINED] (Ending Weight 196.4)

R289 (03/02/25 thru 03/11/25) = 1.8 LOST (Ending Weight 194.6)

R290 (03/12/25 thru 03/21/25) = 0.4 LOST (Ending Weight 194.2)

R291 (03/22/25 thru 03/31/25) = 1.6 lbs GAINED (Ending Weight 195.8)

R292 (04/01/25 thru 04/10/25) = 0.6 lbs GAINED (Ending Weight 196.4)

R293 (04/11/25 thru 04/20/25) = xxxxx (Ending Weight xxxxx)

Day/Weight/Comment

ENDING WEIGHT LAST ROUND 196.4

04/11-DNW- (Trend Weight: DNW)

04/12 – 196.4 (Trend Weight – 195.4)

04/13-196.6 ❌ (Trend Weight: 195.5)

04/14-DNW- (Trend Weight: DNW)

04/15-198.7 ❌ (Trend Weight: 195.7) Ut Oh! And I travel tomorrow for my dental cleaning so the scale is not going to get any better anytime soon. All I can do is try to have a decent day in the midst of my mess right now. Looking for a lighter number tomorrow. Taking it day by day. Nearly flunked the eye with the side vision part but found my head was not square on the head pad so it wasn’t me. It was my eyes. So relieved! In regards to this journey of mine, I would love to say that I’m going to have a great week but I really don’t think I’m there yet. So much to focus on right now after this Storm of the Century. First things first……

🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰 04/16-DNW- (Trend Weight: DNW) I have Dentist cleanings for myself and son today out of town. Will get in any necessary shopping while away too since the prices and offerings in a city are much better than our one rural grocery store at home. I have my horror stories about the dentist that I won’t elaborate on. Without going into details, let’s just say that Dr. prescribes me a “chill pill” specifically for the dentist visits. The script is for like 6 pills in the bottom of the bottle and renewd once per year. I usually take it, even for a cleaning. Dental trauma is very hard to overcome especially if it goes all the way back to childhood, and then some! Happy hump day everyone!

04/17-xxxxx- (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

04/18-xxxxx- (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

04/19-xxxxx- (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

04/20-xxxxx- (Trend Weight: xxxxx)

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🌻

deepwoodslady · April 16

@musicsax

Have a Beautiful Day!!!!!

deepwoodslady · April 16

@CamandJarvis I am so sorry for the loss of a member of your family. May peace and light surround you all.

patriciafoley1 · April 16

4/11 150

4/12 148.8

4/13 148.6

4/14 no loss today (wasn't expecting one because I had a half cup of mashed potatoes yesterday and carbs always result in a hold or a gain)

BUT MAJOR WIN!!!!! after six months of low carb dieting, my blood sugar tested NORMAL this morning for the first time at 96!!!!!!!!!!! This is what I have been working toward. I am so happpppy!!!! I despaired at ever getting here.

4/15 147.8 2 pounds to go to "not overweight"

Thanks for all the congrats on my BS win :) I am still very happy.

4/16 147.8 stayed the same, glad i didn't bounce up

quiltingjaine · April 16

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48569403#Comment_48569403

I have the same issue with food scales. The brand I bought at Walmart changes weight if something sits on it for a few seconds. I went to a restaurant supply and bought one and (same brand) things don’t gain weight just sitting on it.

quiltingjaine · April 16

@musicsax HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

patriciafoley1 · April 16

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48570070#Comment_48570070

I bought a gram/food scale at Walmart (I live in a rural area, so not much available to shop at, unless you drive for an hour) and it really doesn't seem accurate to me either. Sometimes, I double check it with an old mechanical weight watchers scale I bought 40 years ago. But I use the gram scale anyway, and I hesitate to replace it, (like I hesitate to replace the weight scale) because I don't know if the next one wouldn't be just as bad. I figure it is better than nothing. When you are weighing a portion to enter the calories in the food diary, you have to have something to enter.

I love the bodyscale I borrowed, but it isn't made anymore. The walmart scale that I was using before it (bought fairly recently) is so inaccurate that it can vary a lot if you step on it three times. We're talking sometimes 2-3 pounds even. That's useless for dieting. If anyone has a scale recommend that is still in commerce, I'll try to get it. I don't need fancy stuff like BMI or WIFI communications. Just weight. I can check my BMI on a chart and enter the weight in MFP myself. I just would like a scale that if I step on it three times in a row, gives me the same number each time.

CamandJarvis · April 16

~~4/11~~ - 168.3

~~4/12~~ - 167.7

~~4/13~~ - 169.4

~~4/14~~ - 167.7

~~4/15~~ - 167.3

~~4/16~~ - 167.3 - No change but that is okay. I think this is a more accurate representation of where I am currently, with some lower body DOMS (and the associated water weight I face with that) and having drank 90+ oz water daily to finally flush any dehydration water retention out. BF will be home tonight so I'm making us chicken quarters (baked) and broccoli cheese which I pre-logged this morning when I made my plans for the day. All within macros, thankfully. I'm not sure what to make for tomorrow, but I'm hoping, since I had to go to the store this morning after the gym real quick, I can figure out a dinner for us with what I have on hand at home. I'll work on my meal plan for tomorrow this afternoon at some point so I can stay on track. I also need to work with him on meal plans for next week. I have a keto meal for dinner planned and added to the grocery list, but I want his input on his breakfast and lunch options since he'll be at work and we eat those separately. I still need to figure out breakfast and lunch for myself. Also a second dinner that doesn't necessarily have to be keto since I think he wants to stick to alternating days. Busy busy!

itladyee · April 16

@musicsax

FWSWCindy · April 16

Hi, I am a 63-year-old female who retired 6 months ago! Look forward to the motivation!

SW RND 293 = 194.4

Highest weight ever: 240

Goal = 2 lbs

4/11 = 194.4

4/12 = 194.6

4/13 = 194.4

4/14 = 193.7

4/15 = 193.8

4/16 = 193.7

4/17

4/18

4/19

4/20

“The body achieves what the mind believes!”

"The only way to fail is to stop trying."

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE

quiltingjaine · April 16

It seems I didn’t post this morning so I’m back and caught up on reading.

@deepwoodslady - When I was going through the dental ordeal last summer the dentist gave me a script for “chill pills.”

Female 5’1” Age 75 years

HWE 197.0 (2/2008)

Weight on 1/17/17 174.5

OGW 137 (set by WW 2008, WW goal 1985 was 126) UGW was 125 (HS weight)

1/1/25 139.5

Comments pertain to previous day

SW RND 293 134.5

4/11 134.0 1 good day in a row. That’s how it starts. Taking friends for BBQ this afternoon. I will get 1# of brisket. It freezes well.

4/12 133.5 Another good day. Our female friend liked the barbecue, her husband said it was “okay.” It has been rated as one of the best BBQ restaurants in Las Vegas. I should mention that he is a very large man and every eating establishment is compared to Golden Corral!

4/13 133.5 Going to our daughter’s to work on our group quilt project.

4/14 132.5 Yesterday’s get together was cancelled because DSIL took a tumble and did something to his knee.

4/15 133.0 Going to Chipotle with neighbor.

4/16 133.0 Tonight is community bingo. Ate the remaining Chipotle “salad” for brunch today. “Salad” was what appeared to be (now soggy) baby spinach which I picked out and one piece of iceberg lettuce so mostly cheese and guac, & a small amount of beef.

Skyleen75 · April 17

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

Highest weight 242 lbs Lowest weight 142 lbs (2019) Re-start JGMTD Feb 2024 @ 204 lbs

Round 292 End Weight 176.6

4/11 177.6
4/12 177.8
4/13 177.8
4/14 DNW
4/15 177.0
4/16 175.8

4/17 178.0 I made a post yesterday filled with the joy of a five only to accidentally just close MFP instead of saving it.
Today a wild swing up because I ate a burrito the size of my arm for dinner. Yesterday was a gym rest day and the fierce wind kept me inside.

Almost a negative step day. I sorted the paperwork and family keepsakes at the estate I’m cleaning out.
Back to normal today. I will get in a good workout and a few hours of gardening once the sun warms up. That should help flush out the sodium and carb bloat. I want that five back for the end of this round.

MJPitter · April 17

RND 293 (my RND 1)
GW 115 F-50 H-5’0”
HSW - 110 1992
HWE - 141 1/3/2015
Gluten Free 8yrs

8/1/2024 138.0
1/1/2025 129.4
3/31/2025 128.6 (started Carnivore)

4/11 - 124.8

4/12 - 124.2 - Started 10 Day challenge-pressed post! No sweetened coffee today! Went to the gym. Celebrated with friends without “cheat” foods! Slept great!

4/13 125.0 I swear I only LOOKED at the birthday cake last night! Didn’t even lick the frosting off my finger after serving! I think I need a new scale. Stepped on 3 times for 3 different numbers-yes I chose the lowest one lol TODAY’S A NEW DAY! Got in a 3 mi walk/run, a 1 mi beach walk, a little shopping, and hung at the pool with friends. Perfect Sunday Funday! Sunburned 🫢but slept great!

4/14 123.8 🥱 Monday! sleepy afternoon/evening

4/15 124.6 Productive but long work day. Caved and had sweetener in my coffee. 1 mi walk

4/16 - 124.6 2.72mi walk/jog/sprint. Slower pace than I would like but I went! 1 mile walk on lunch.

4/17 - 125.0 I just don’t know what to say. I am going to complete this challenge but then I think the scale and I need a break. This relationship is just not working out. It’s not you, Mr. Scale, it’s me.

I didn’t overdo yesterday, in fact, my calories were low mainly just very busy & not hungry. I got exercise, electrolytes, macros were on target, under 5 carbs, no cheats, no snacks. I need to remind myself that I didn’t start doing carnivore just for weight loss and not let myself get so hung up on the number but rather focus on how I feel. Regardless of what that number says, I have been sleeping great (mostly), I have been seeing some of my normally high energy come back (mostly), I have been feeling more social again & wanting to be around friends I’ve been ditching in trade for tv/couch for the last 6-8 months, and my clothes seem to fit better. Overall, I am slowly feeling better but then I obsess over 4 ounces or 1lb on the scale and let myself feel discouraged or defeated. Honestly, I guess even if the scale said 112 it’s still not a success if I feel horrible-low energy, no sleep, cranky, etc.

In essence, for me, this journey is about overall physical & mental health & wellness, not just a number. Sorry for the long post & thanks for allowing me a space to share!

4/18

4/19

4/20

Wins: Starting this challenge and being part of a community rather than being adrift like a lone ship at sea.

Challenges: Doing 30-day carnivore challenge. Not just to lose pounds/inches (although that’s good too!) but also to hopefully reap some of the other claimed benefits: improved: sleep, mental clarity, cognition, energy, joint pain, skin, mood. Reduced: brain fog, fatigue, cravings, inflammation, bloating.

Goals: This week’s goal is to cut down on sweet-n-low in my coffee. It’s my biggest weakness for carnivore and only “cheat” I struggle to shake. Trying to learn to love unsweetened coffee! 🫣 (and as a first timer, actually hitting “post reply” for this post)

VanVanDiane · April 17

F56 H 5’7”
GW 130-135 lb range
EW Round 292 144

4/11 - 143.7 🏋️‍♂️

4/12 - 143.4 C25K W3D1 done and 🚶‍♀️

4/13 - 143.4 🚶‍♀️

4/14 - 144.5

4/15 - 145.5 🏋️‍♂️

4/16 - 144.1 🏋️‍♂️

4/17 - 143.4

4/18

4/19

4/20

_JeffreyD_ · April 17