Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 293

BigappleBritt88 · April 19

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 - 183.9

4/18 - 182.0

4/19 - 182.2

4/20

Gym: half chest/back, half legs.

Wins: Combining workout to make up for skipping yesterday.

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

deepwoodslady · April 19

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)

04/16-DNW- (Trend Weight: DNW)

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

04/18-197.0- (Trend Weight: 196.7) Down nearly 2 lbs since the last weigh in. Oh, but that trend weight! It is the Ye in “Ye of Little Faith”. I’ll start turning that around as best as I can but it is Easter Weekend. I will work hard to convince it that I’m going to do better! I went to bed last night after finding out about a shocking death in our community. The lady that had the stroke about a year ago. I had taken her to her physical therapy a few times. I thought she was doing somewhat better. She is quite a few years younger than me, a hard working well known person in our community, and a wife and mother whose children my own children were very very close to. I’m not sure exactly what happened, it was totally unexpected. I am praying for peace for her family. I hope everyone who believes and celebrates will have a wonderful Good Friday. Let us Never Forget.

🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰 04/19-197.0- (Trend Weight: 196.8) I find if I prelog for the day it is much more effective and my day goes smoothly. Until lately. I have been prelogging and sticking to it for the first meal of the day, but not the 2nd (larger) meal. I also have not been sticking to the pre-planned snacks. This is keeping me at floating along and not swimming like I should be. Stick to plan Donna! Yes, you are extra busy but that is Exactly what the pre-planning is for! I'll forgive myself for yesterday as I had a bad sugar drop which usually brings on quick frenzied eating. But all the other days…..Um, no.

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🌻

Chapter_3 · April 19

R293 #63 #FakeItTillIMakeIt

One step at a time

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 DNW
4/18 DNW
4/19 DNW
4/20

TODAY: 4/19 DNW

I was awake from 12 AM to 5 AM and then got up at seven so I did not weigh. A very restless night sleep I did something to my neck and back and was tossing and turning and hurting. It’s better now. Our neighborhoods stations of the cross were just beautiful… I was able to get in 🚶‍♀️12k.

Nutrition?! it was hit and miss because once again, I did great until 2 o’clock, had some Good Friday crawfish and one light beer, I was good to go with a protein drink @ 5pm, and then I ate a croissant! 🥴. I’m truly looking forward to the new round - I won’t have any distractions or strange schedules… my goal is to make good choices no matter my schedule!

4/18

DNW Woke up too early again. Dehydrated and puffy. I planned to have chicken breast for lunch, but I didn’t make it home in time so I ended up picking up the most healthy looking chicken quesadilla at fresh market…Took DGS Tucker to see King of Kings. 🚶‍♀️7k. We both fell asleep in the movie for a tad bit. I’m so tired. Today it’s crawfish and sunshine. Thank you, Jesus. 🙏

4/17 DNW

I worked too long and didn’t eat lunch till 2pm. Funny how on days that I’m fasting that’s no big deal -have often fasted for 24hrs. But yesterday I was “staving” Ate redfish & truffle fries… no dinner Woke up @ 3AM. = DNW. SO SORE. I’ll do better today. PLAN!

Two eggs for breakfast, chicken breast at 11:30 and then I’m picking up DGS Tucker to go see “King of Kings!” Can’t wait! Lean burger & protein shake to round out my day.

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… 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 working out 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”!

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!

judefit1 · April 19

Jude, 5’-2”, 68 YO
HW 165
SW Rnd 293:
GW OA: 125
Year 2 of JGM10D

I completely went off plan last round and was even worse on travel back home. Time to face the consequences and move on!

Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
SW Rnd 270: 125.8
SW Rnd 271: 126.2 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8 foot surgery
SW Rnd 276: DNW
SW Rnd 277: 127.2
SW Rnd 278: 126.6
SW Rnd 279: 127.5 Thanksgiving
SW Rnd 280: 129.5
SW Rnd 281: 127.6
SW Rnd 282: 128.8 Christmas 2024
SW Rnd 283: 129.3 New Years 2025
SW Rnd 284: 129.9
SW Rnd 285: 129.2
SW Rnd 286: 128.5
SW Rnd 287: 129.9
SW Rnd 288: 129.4
SW Rnd 289: 130.4
SW Rnd 290: 129.5
SW Rnd 291: 131.5
SW Rnd 292: 129.5
SW Rnd 293: 132.1

Goals this round:

reset back to reality!
exercise 45 mins/6X wk
back to plan foods

4/11: DNW
4/12: 132.1
4/13: 132.4
4/14: 132.1
4/15: 130.4
4/16: 130.4
4/17: 130.2
4/18: 130.4
4/19: 130.2
4/20:

4/19: feeling pretty good about this- spent yesterday hiking, shopping with DD 1 and her 2 girls, then Friday night with DD 2 and her crew. A perfect way to spend Friday of a holiday weekend. Tomorrow we're off to see DB in Conn; it's almost exactly a year since he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and he's done amazingly well considering. It's hard to watch his strength diminish, but everything else is still going strong….

MJPitter · April 19

https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/comment/48573612#Comment_48573612

It was so fun!! I will sleep good tonight I think. A decent fun workout, laughs with friends, fresh air & sun! And a mud bath spa day! 🤣

musicsax · April 20

🎷 67 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 293 (my 223rd). So grateful as always @Quiltingjaine.

Goals for every round;

First and foremost, no feeding frenzies – I am not a shark or even a piranha!

to weigh less at the end of the round than the start

be happy because I feel that I have made the round count at the end

I need to remain consistent - it does work! Good luck for success everyone.

[Spoiler]

Spoiler Warning

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I am the driver in my life & not the passenger, I need to drive my life to a healthy life."Health is wealth",

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4/10 140.6 (trend 139.9) 10.14 miles, ate better, feeding cold was celery & raw carrot sticks, scales in delay mode! This round a pound gain.

EW RND 292 – 140.6

SW RND 293 – 140.6

4/11 140.6 (trend 140) 5.09 miles walked, stayed on track.4/12 DNW - came away in the caravan for the weekend. 8.16 miles walked, decided I want to be solidly below 140 by end of round.

4/13 DNW 12.1 miles walked, ¾ of a mile of that was 1:8 gradient & ¼ 1:9! When we were going down in the morning I was not relishing the thought of the upward return at the end of the walk! A good work out!

4/14 140 (trend 140.1) 7.42 miles walked before we packed up and headed home.

4/15 139.6 (trend 140.1) 8.36 miles walked.

4/16 My birthday 139.6 (trend 140) 8.04 miles walked, kept in control at lunch out with DSs & FFs.

4/17 140.6 (trend 140.1) That's a combination of a 'day off' for my birthday & no structured walking yesterday; childminding youngest DGD & we had a wonderful day 😁.

4/18 DNW, come away for the long Easter weekend to Darley Dale. 8.04 miles walked.

4/19. DNW - meet up with both grown up children& their families. DGC spent all day on the outdoor play activities at Belton House, we mostly stood/sitting watching them, but did snatch a 4 mile walk around the formal gardens. Lovely family day.

4/20 DNW -14.38 miles walked from Darker Dale to Chatsworth House, up behind it over the moor & back, very satisfying! No loss this round, need to watch the Easter chocolate! Have a good Easter everyone.

👍👍This is NOT A DIET. It’s a LIFESTYLE & I AM WHAT I EAT!!!!! 👍👍.

MJPitter · April 20

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, 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!

4/18-125.0 DNP obviously frustrated

4/19 - 124.4 Didn’t post yesterday or even login to MFP until late last night when I logged for the whole day so I wouldn’t obsess. Intentionally ate more yesterday-3 meals no snacks except coffee. I generally eat just 1 meal per day occasionally 2 and really have not been hungry throughout the day. I am thinking I am not getting enough calories in one meal for the whole day on carnivore. Or at least this is going to be my experiment for the next few days. I went back to see what I was doing when I started carnivore at the beginning of the month when I was dropping weight and noticed my calories were much higher the first week than the second. So here we go! I stuck to the plan but wow did I eat a lot in comparison to the last several days/week. Probably very close to double calories. Felt good, went to dinner/music with friends. Got up this morning fully expecting to be up a pound or even more. Braced myself for impact and down 1/2 lb. It’s a guessing game for sure. Will try to repeat today & see what happens. Getting ready for Muddy Princess this morning!

4/20-124.4 Last day for RND 293-my RND 1. Yesterday was a great day! So much fun! I stuck to the experiment and kept my intake up to about the same level as yesterday-no loss but no gain. I’ll take it! I think I should have started the 30 day challenge by measuring inches vs pounds but didn’t think about it. Finished this round at approximately the same place on the scale as I started but that’s ok. I’m still learning this WOE.

I’ve enjoyed spending the last 10 days getting to know a bit about each of you and hearing your victories and your challenges. Of course, we all wish we only had victories to share but sharing the challenges remind us we all struggle sometimes but can overcome. We are not alone on this journey. I’ve appreciated having a safe space to share some of the things I normally wouldn’t.

Hope you all have wonderful Easter!

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)

judefit1 · April 20

Jude, 5’-2”, 68 YO
HW 165
SW Rnd 293:
GW OA: 125
Year 2 of JGM10D

I completely went off plan last round and was even worse on travel back home. Time to face the consequences and move on!

Previous rounds:

SW Rnd 245: 146.6
SW Rnd 246: 147.0
SW Rnd 247: 143.4
SW Rnd 248: 140.8
SW Rnd 249: 140.6
SW Rnd 250: 137.2
SW Rnd 251: 136.2
SW Rnd 252: 134.2
SW Rnd 253: 133.4
SW Rnd 254: 131.6
SW Rnd 255: 130.0
SW Rnd 256: 128.8
SW Rnd 257: 126.8
SW Rnd 258: 129.0 post AZ trip
SW Rnd 259: 126.0
SW Rnd 260: 124.8
SW Rnd 261: 125.2
SW Rnd 262:126.6
SW Rnd 263: 123.4
SW Rnd 264: 124.4
SW Rnd 265: 125.0 post MV trip
SW Rnd 266:125.0
SW Rnd 267: 124.0
SW Rnd 268: 125.4
SW Rnd 269: 123.8
SW Rnd 270: 125.8
SW Rnd 271: 126.2 post Italy trip
SW Rnd 272: 126.8
SW Rnd 273: 125.0
SW Rnd 274: 126.0
SW Rnd 275: 126.8 foot surgery
SW Rnd 276: DNW
SW Rnd 277: 127.2
SW Rnd 278: 126.6
SW Rnd 279: 127.5 Thanksgiving
SW Rnd 280: 129.5
SW Rnd 281: 127.6
SW Rnd 282: 128.8 Christmas 2024
SW Rnd 283: 129.3 New Years 2025
SW Rnd 284: 129.9
SW Rnd 285: 129.2
SW Rnd 286: 128.5
SW Rnd 287: 129.9
SW Rnd 288: 129.4
SW Rnd 289: 130.4
SW Rnd 290: 129.5
SW Rnd 291: 131.5
SW Rnd 292: 129.5
SW Rnd 293: 129.8

Goals this round:

reset back to reality!
exercise 45 mins/6X wk
back to plan foods

4/11: DNW
4/12: 132.1
4/13: 132.4
4/14: 132.1
4/15: 130.4
4/16: 130.4
4/17: 130.2
4/18: 130.4
4/19: 130.2
4/20: 129.8

4/20: Easter Sunday; leaving shortly to see DB and DSIL in CT. Good round, but I'm still just skirting 130 which is still that same 5 lbs from my goal. So really need to get cracking this next round- it's like having a 5 lb bag of potatoes tied around my waist…

See you all next round!

SModa61 · April 20

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- DNW Man it is just so complicated lately. Could not face the scale.

4/18- 132.0 Have no idea how this compares to yesterday as I DNW. Yesterday was good. Today, I will get double exercise, but going out to dinner tonight.

4/19- 131.0 I did 5 mile walk, elliptical warm up and hour in the gym. Preplanned my food and stuck with it. Today’s challenge (yes, another) is a taco fundraiser for a group that help feral cats. Going to do my best. Am pre-tracking my tacos now, and did a 6.5 mile walk this morning.

4/20- 130.4 (130.6 travel) I did manage to get back to a 130.X number. Yay! Yesterday, I handled the fundraiser well, and did that long walk. It helped knowing that this morning was the last day of the round. I am now starting to do check-in’s on my travel scale so I have a baseline. Round 294 will start in Florida, then northward travel days, and end in MA.

Happy Easter! Yes, another eating challenge day. But will be at the gym at 9 am when it opens this morning.

End of Round 293 count down: 147 days until the wedding, 10 days until dress shopping

Skyleen75 · April 20

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
4/18 176.8

4/19 179.2
4/20 DNW I keep hitting Done instead of post!!! Yesterday’s dramatic jump was the result of Thai food and pina colada. It will settle back done but I’m not ready to step on the scale.
I need to get a grip on my weekends!

Skyleen75 · April 20

@stephanj You got this. Taking care of yourself during stressful times is hard. Financial stress and our economic conditions has a direct correlation to our health.

Many of us in this group have gone through periods of financial instability in our lives and can relate. Keep going.

_JeffreyD_ · April 20

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?

4/17: 227.4 (1869 CI)
Good exercise yesterday. Good food except for pretzel stick nosh while watching the Chicago Bulls draw their final breath. My scale flickers in the 225 to 226 range before settling in, so I will wait.

4/18: 227.4 (?)
I didn’t log yesterday. Silly. I ate a ton of carbs yesterday, but the damage has not shown up yet. Must do better today. At least my trend is lower than my current weight.

I am leaning into the significance of “Good Friday” and the promise of Easter today. I am grateful.

4/19: 229.4 (oink)
Now the carb damage is revealing itself for all to see.

4/20: 228.2 (#)
Though the end of this round was a bit of a fail, overall it was good. I actually gained a bit, but my ten-day average was almost a pound lower. I will take it.

Celebrating Easter with a worship service then a feast today. Arguably the most important celebration on the Christian calendar.

See you all next round.

stephanj · April 20

SW RND 293 -165.0

Goal: Becoming myself again 🚢

Ok this challenge wasn’t perfect. But I learned a lot about myself. And I feel stronger.

Really the two biggest challenges for me are eating my emotions, and slipping with a few more carbs than what I need for weight loss. I do best on 1250-1400 calories, protein at least 100g, carbs less than protein. Minimum 45 minutes of movement per day.

I am motivated to really make some change in the next one. Happy Easter everyone

4/11-165
4/12- 165.8 🦞
4/13-DNW
4/14- 165.4
4/15-166.0
4/16-166.8
4/17- 165.0
4/18- 165.6
4/19- 166.2 eating too many breads/carbs
4/20- 166.0

AR10at50 · April 20

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
4/16-140
4/17-139
4/18-139
4/19-138

4/20-138-Happy Easter Everyone!🌸.

Stuck to the list and got it all done, thank goodness. One son is sick and I don’t blame him for not wanting to drive the 4 hours to get here to just spend one night. Others on will arrive here mid morning after a trip up north to see friends, before he heads 3 hours south back home me. I told my sister that if he canceled , I would be bringing half the salads, one of the hams and a batch of rolls to her house and letting DH entertain his family for the day. Any way, I hope everyone has a splendid day.

💚🌸 Karen

quiltingjaine · April 20

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 AW 133.2

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.

4/17 134.0 Dinner was meat lovers pizza. I ate part of one slice because it had cooled and the toppings wouldn’t peel off, the toppings off the other slice, some “salad” with a little balsamic vinegar, 4 potato chips and 1 bite of DH’s ice cream sandwich. My ice cream sandwich is in the freezer for DH. I’m okay with the increase, it should disappear quickly.

4/18 133.5 Well, last night wasn’t a good night. DH got po’d about change of plans with arriving granddaughter. I made myself a low (or no) carb whiskey 🥃 sour but it is still alcohol!

4/19 133.0 Had Great Greek for lunch yesterday. Picked up granddaughter at the airport. Family breakfast out today.

4/20 132.0 We ate at the Omelet House yesterday. I have enough leftover omelet to last at least 2 more mornings. Gave my potatoes to 22 year old grandson and only took 1 bite of toast.

deepwoodslady · April 20

Happy Easter Everyone!

itladyee · April 20

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
SW RND 293 232.6 🍎✅💧🚫⬇️
4/11 DNW
4/12 232.6 ~ 😒 Surpassed my highest weight. Apparently, I didn't get the memo. Turning this train around!
4/13 232.6 ~ 🍎✅ Good walk yesterday (2+ miles), closed all my rings, under on calories. A bit under the weather after sitting my grandson on Friday but nothing insurmountable.
4/14 232.6 ~ all bets off yesterday. It was a lazy Sunday, no exercise and this cough is a bit annoying….I will get out and get another good walk in today and hopefully see some downward movement on the scale.
4/15 232.4 ~ 🚶🏽🍎⬇️ ok…. tomorrow will not be good. Bookclub night, great dinner, wine and company. Book was good too!
4/16 DNW
4/17 232.2
4/18 DNW
4/19 231.4
4/20 230.2 All things considered….

deepwoodslady · April 20