Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 294

SW RND 294
4/21 148.8 this is salt retention from yesterday's ham Unfortunately it was delicious and we have a ton of leftovers so this salt is probably going to plague me all week. But my BS was 98 this morning, so that is a big plus for the week.
4/22 stayed the same, in spite of a calorie deficit and 20K steps. But the easter ham is almost gone, just a bit left, and throwing away food is not my thing. So long as I stay in a calorie deficit, I ignore temporary salt/water retentions. On the plus side, for this round I decided to start a 16/8 fast, starting at 11 and eating till 7. Starting at 11 is not a problem, though I have been snacking a bit on sugar free dark chocolate and almonds after 7. I am not doing this fast so much for weight as to have a normal blood sugar in the morning. Snacking at night is my hardest thing to give up. I have no problem staying within calorie goals but I always budgeted a few hundred calories for an evening snack and this is hard to move earlier or change. I'm not going to beat myself up about it if I fail, but I am going to try every day. On a plus/minus side, I had bought quite a few size 16 insect shield lee jeans in the winter, when they were on sale, and they are all so big that they look like elephant skin on me. I am almost in tens. Wondering if I can alter them. I never thought I'd get this low. So I guess that's a plus, but it is frustrating to not have them available during the worst of spring tick season.
4/23 148.4 Last of the ham was yesterday, so hoping tomorrow sees the end of water weight. I've been in a calorie deficit, salt aside, so hoping for a whoosh in the next couple of days.
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@itladyee

“They say 21 days to make a habit, but I think it's more like 210 days and then 7 days to break them.” 💯💯💯

Feeling so much better today and thank you. I think I’ll take more than one day off - my body is telling me something very important. In the meantime, I will keep walking and stretching…

yes we all need three or four habits that are non-negotiable… Tell me which ones you pick!

Round 294, April 21 - 30, 2025

Newbie, F53, H 5’6”  GW 150 (but any loss would feel like a victory right now) 🚫alcohol, 🏋️,🥛, 🛌

4/21 - 182.7, 30 minutes of exercise! And I stuck to my calories. I'm happy to see that my weight is down a little since the last time I weighed myself, which was a couple months ago. I've almost cut out alcohol entirely, just a drink here and there. I think that has to be helping. Right now, I think I need to focus on cutting out snacks at work - very hard for me to do.

4/22 – 181. I know that looks crazy from yesterday but that’s my body. My weight swings a lot. Maybe it’s the hypothyroidism; I don’t know. I’m finding it disturbingly easy to stick to my new calorie limit. Makes me wonder just how horribly I’ve been overeating for the past several months. I did not eat the chocolate at work today! 😊

4/23 - 181.4. I worked out again today - got up extra early to get the workout in. Ok, so my cat woke me up. 😻 I did 10 minutes each on the elliptical, the stationary bike, and the treadmill, and I even ran a little bit. A very little bit. Food diary went well again today - I actually kind of like doing that. Thank you all for your replies today - it's very helpful and encouraging to read what others are doing.

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4/23, f48, 220.2lbs
my intake today was much better. This evening I have developed a migraine and I didn't want to forget to do this, so here I am. Keeping it brief. I feel very swollen and puffy today. Hopefully the gain is mostly water….try eating less, immediately gain weight…ive certainly done that before.

4/22, F48, I didn't dare get on the scale. Lets say 219.4, same as yesterday.

This morning I finished tracking yesterday's foods, and was horrified at the calories in some of those few times a year foods I make. I think I HAVE to throw away the left overs. Which is difficult because food is crazy expensive. However, if I want to make progress in this first 10 day challenge it has to happen. But I did track! I did choose smaller portions! I did do this and I started a CBT weight loss book/workbook. Oh and I did write out a "sort of" meal plan. Today I will be more cognizant of those calorie bomb foods. I will log every bite. I will drink at least 8 cups of water [looks at water bottle and pick it up to drink].

SW RND 294

4/21: F48, 219.4 lbs, 5'6" Goal weight 155

10 day goal is to: stick with it. Not be on a mission to finish the easter leftovers. If they spoil they spoil! Increase my water. Track my foods, even if my intake exceeds my MFP goal. I know my first week will be an adjustment.

I'm nearing my all time high weight. This is my first day on MFP. Last week I knew things had to change, but the holiday was going to set me up for first week failure. I signed up for MFP today, found this challenge and thought, "I can manage this for a win."

I used to be quite fit. I lifted daily and worked out 1.5-2 hrs a day…had abs and all that. My self esteem is in the toilet right now. I'm a 48 yr old gran, who feels like an 80 yr old gran. Hopefully future updates will be more brief…lol

🎷 66 yrs young F, 5ft 4 Round 294 (my 224th). 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.

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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EW RND 293 – 140.6

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4/21 DNW – yesterday we rode the motorbike to Sheffield on the annual Easter Egg run to raise funds for the children’s hospital; our youngest DGS received treatment in there as a 6 month old before his liver transplant, so the charity is dear to our hearts. We do it together with our DS, but this year was a little different, instead of our DIL riding pillion with him, his oldest DD,(aged 6 ½) rode with him now that her legs are long enough to reach the footrests. She was so excited! Three generations took part this year! A total of 827 bikes turned out! Not heard yet how much money was raised.

4/22 140.8 (trend 140.4) No structured waking; travelled back home.

4/23 141.8 (trend 140.4) 9.33 miles walked.

4/24 141.8 (trend 140.7) 3.6 miles walked, with little DGD (3), after a craft morning at her local library we took a picnic up to the peaks. She loves to step up & across the rocks up there. Update on the Easter egg run; it raised £68,000.

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

SW RND 294 #64

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: 128-130

Daily: 🏆Nutrition (ALL: IF 18:6, cals 1150, macros = Pg 120g)🙆‍♀️15min🚶‍♀️10k, 💗Z2 60min, 💦 80oz. 🏋️‍♀️(5x) ⏱️(5x) Plyo

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activities = actual day

Daily = morning reflections

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4/21 135.6 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓🏆💦

4/22 133.6 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓🏋️‍♀️🏆💦🎾⏱️

4/23 131.2 🙆‍♀️🏆💦

4/24 ⚖️131.0

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4/21 135.6 Back to basics. For real. Fell off the “habit” train so must not have been TRUE habits after all…

I often have fluctuations, but this huge swing is serious. Behaviors have been erratic since early February -  will focus on “doing” and not “being”. 

#ENGAGED! #HSF

I’m definitely more content when “routining”. No wading … jumping in! I have approximately three months to regain my groove for my two year JGMTD anniversary and a lifetime to experience the reward … My reward? Contentment.

Good luck to all! 

4/22 133.6 #ENGAGED. Solid day back.  good 💦but still puffy. Somewhat lethargic. Better 🥩 (110g). Will 🎾🏋️‍♀️& ⏱️ today. Mindset change leads to optimism. Claiming identity #HSF. Do vs Be. 

4/23 131.2 Well I guess the scale lied to me Monday and/or it’s lying to me this morning! Nothing is real until I get well established into my routine. 

After almost 2+ years of daily tracking (and 11 years pretty consistently) I can state with certainty (for me) that two days of home food prep and knowing EXACTLY what enters my mouth (Whole Food / single ingredient) is THE difference. (Hydration and IF 18/6). I’m sure the scale will bounce around as I continue moving forward. 

Activity: yesterday was the first day I played tennis in 10 days & unfortunately, I injured myself. I am just beside myself… My right tricep was killing me as well as my neck, back and shoulders… (maybe aggravated areas from my fall last week). Must be a combination of all the physical work at the property and using unfamiliar parts of my body… I went to bed in so much pain last night. I could barely move and then miraculously I woke up after a solid night sleep feeling fine “almost” except for my right tricep… Some things are just inexplicable. 

Puffiness and brain fog starting to dissipate. I’ll lay off weights today and will go for a very long, long walk. Maybe two. DGS Chauffeur time this week!

Property update: What a roller coaster! Nothing yet from the “We are going to buy your property” neighbors… Strange. The roof is going on April 30 and we will list ASAP.

4/24 I woke up, feeling no pain yesterday but as the morning progressed the pain returned. I decided to completely take the day off. Very little movement. 🚶‍♀️6k steps getting organized, errands, completing property disclosure statements, Listing agreement, etc. chauffeured DGS and went to the grocery.  I’m better this morning, but I think I need to take another REST day from structured movement. We’ll try and get my steps in, pay attention to my posture, do some breathing work, 🙏, healthy nutrition, and plenty of 💦💦💦. 🙆‍♀️. 

NSV: My body loves one ingredient, whole food, and plenty of hydration.
The 4/20 spike is still a mystery… I guess it was a combination of eating unfamiliar restaurant foods over a stretch of time and lack of hydration, TMI, cortisol, sleep, etc. Our bodies are fearfully and wonderfully made. 

@itladyee I agree wth your comment about habits, based on my own personal history. I think you should write a book, but the title "210 days to build a habit and 7 days to break" might not make it a best seller. It is so hard making it all stick!!

@SModa61

Congrats on leveling “down”. You are definitely on a mission & your consistent efforts are paying off! 👏🏻 Bravo!

#4. Thu 4/24:❌📈154.7;+.9lbs
»» Pw153.8(Wed-Stats/Notes): C1758➖;M374➖;c10%➕5.3k➖
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