Just Give Me 10 Days - Round 295

OSW 289.6 1/6/24

Down 104 lbs 
SW Rnd 295

My goal is another 2o-25 lbs 

This round 2 lbs 

5/1 185.4 

5/2 184.7

5/3 184.5

5/4184.7

5/5 184.1

5/6 182.5

5/7 181.2

5/8 180.7

5/9 180.1

5/10 180.3

-5.1 lbs good round

R295 #65!! 132.4

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” ( #HSF ) identity/mindset #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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5/1 132.4 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦

5/2 132.8 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦

5/3 132.8 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦🏆

5/4 131.6 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦

5/5 132.0 🙆‍♀️

5/6 DNW 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦🏆

5/7 132.2 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️💦

5/8 131.0 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️🚶‍♀️💓💦🏆

5/9 131.0 🙆‍♀️🏋️‍♂️💦

5/10 131.2 

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5/1 132.4 Major goal this round is to start 🏋️‍♂️⏱️by mid-round. I’ve had a a few good days strung together, so let’s keep up this momentum… And, just a few more days of rest and I will conquer! Definitely want to fully eliminate 🎢 behaviors. Stay even. Continue 🙆‍♀️🚶‍♀️💓💦🏆(WOE: Whole Food, single ingredient nutrition). Choose my identity (mindset) and live it.   #HSF  #bestshapeofmylife #ENGAGED #agingyounger  

5/2 132.8 Great until dinner out with friends last night. Mexican with all the trimmings. NSV: I didn’t over-eat. Just ate a small portion of 💩(chips & salsa & cheese dip). After the evening, I noticed that I never truly had the correct mindset going into dinner - deep down I knew I was going to explore the chips and salsa. I didn’t strap on my #HSF identity going into dinner. That’s an “after the fact NSV”- never would’ve recognized previously.  Nuanced thought process. Start again today !!  

5/3 132.8  more routine, though tempted to eat larger portions and refrained. That’s a great NSV! Solid hydration and nutrition. Protein 🥩 100g. Kept 💦 with me all day. Good night sleep! Oh, a fox crossed right in front of me on my walk… So fast! Onward!

5/4 131.6 solid day yesterday slowly getting back into a good routine. IF, whole food, single ingredient, 🥩 💦 for the win. 

Walking this morning.  This afternoon is a baby shower for our granddaughter, Eleanor, due June 26. I am going to strap on my #HSF identity! Food is fuel! 💪🏻

PS- I can tell that I’ve lost muscle / strength from not 🚫 since February… I’m looking forward to 🏋️‍♂️ & body weight & core exercises tomorrow! (my R tricep is still giving me a few issues - will start on lower body). Have a great Sunday everyone . Get it done!! #HSF

5/5 132.0 woke up at 2:30AM got up at 4:30AM. Decided to ⚖️because I was curious… it’s simply too darn early! Lovely afternoon at the baby shower! I ate more carbs than expected, but did not overindulge. Today: same plan - let’s put it in action!

(oh, I heard from the neighbor yesterday and she’s delivering a formal purchase offer this morning!) 🙏 I really hope the offer is close to asking… We sincerely want them to get this property. She is in her mid 70s and her husband is 80. He has early onset dementia so their future is uncertain.  They own the large house / property across the street - pool, huge yard, etc. They want to move into our small cottage and her son with three children would buy her house. She shared w/ me that she would play at our cottage with her friend when she was eight years old! It would be perfect for them! 🙏

5/6 DNW 🚶‍♀️7.5k. Obsessed with purchase offer. 🎉🎉🎉Clean full price offer - no contingencies- (they only want an inspection and appraisal - knowing the property is sold “As is” ) This was definitely meant to be! I ate a full Rueban for lunch to celebrate… Why is food continuously THE celebration? It was so much for me at lunch that I didn’t eat the rest of the day except for a 4oz ground meat patty around 6 PM. Not enough water and horrible sleep. Back on track today!

5/7 132.2 Good day. Back on track. However, I was planning on 🏋️‍♂️⏱️ but made dumb excuses. When I picked up DGS, we were going to work out together, but this low pressure system rolled in, I made the excuse to not work out and to bring him straight home to avoid torrential rain… shoulda, coulda… now we’re in for three full days of record rainfall & flash flooding. Ugh. Probably won’t get in 🚶‍♀️, but will🏋️‍♂️. Promise. Will reflect. Be present. Choose positive self-talk.  #HSF. 

5/8 131.0 🏋️‍♂️ but for only 10 minutes… I have to lower my weights and probably start over. Wanted to make I didn’t overdo it. 🚶‍♀️6k - didn’t make my goal, but not too awful considering. 🥩 good (but missed IF & net Carbs over 15) Woke up on edge this morning because the inspection is today. I know it’s out of my hands but still has me discombobulated & edgy. After coffee, 🙆‍♀️, pray breathe - will 🚶‍♀️10k  today between showers. 🏋️‍♂️with lighter weights & 💦. More baby steps. 

131.0 my weight is definitely a function of consistently eating single ingredient foods prepared by me. When eating out, ingredients are mysterious. Many times someone might say, oh I had too much sodium… I’m reading that we have been led astray as to a healthy sodium level. The true problem lies in seed oils and other ingredients combined with sodium that leads to bloat, puffiness & fluid retention. Basically, I am a salt-alcoholic. I retain fluids when sodium is combined with other unhealthy, cooking methods, oils and bad carbs .… I encourage everyone to read up. Again, I am not an expert. It’s just what works for me. And today’s truth bomb here… We all know what works for us. It’s a matter of doing it, committing and doing it consistently. Find your WHY. 

NSV: I gave myself a 🏋️‍♂️even though 10 minutes… I’m giving myself a participation trophy. It’s really hard getting back into it and scary because I don’t want to over do it. Today I will add ⏱️ (the simplest form of plyo imaginable). 

It’s Friday! #ENGAGED #HSF #agingyounger

#justfortoday. 

⚠️ long post:

PS NSV I read through my comments this round (& earlier), and I realized how much my habits really have changed… My “bad” days really aren’t that “bad”compared to what they were 2+ years ago… I have developed habits, and when I go off track, I quickly know it and correct course…  i’m actually engaged with my body mind and soul. I do not miss drinking more than I should, eating more than I should, eating 💩, laziness on the couch… don’t miss any of it at all! Developing a new life with movement does take time and I’m so glad I’m here and I’m so glad I’m working it! Yes, it is work and I know that I always feel satisfied after I work hard at something!  TBH, I don’t feel “denied“… I actually feel fresh and connected.  Working hard for my health is worth it.❤️❤️❤️

5/10 131.2 solid round!

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: Look before you leap.

Round 295 Posts
This is my posting format….

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

4/30/25 : 225.2 SW a day before.

5/10: 226.4 (1733 CI)
Not an overall loss but a good loss for my ten-day average. The lowest in 2025. I will take a ten-day average loss every time.

Heading out in a few minutes with a buddy to ambush some Largemouth Bass. First time to get “the Kraken” out on the lake. It has been so windy it takes real work to fish.

W Rnd 295
5/1 145.2 4/10's lost. A good start to the round. 16469 steps walked 2129 calories burned 1059 calories eaten
5/2 stayed same 25129 steps walked 2462 calories burned 1337 calories eaten
5/3 stayed same 20600 steps walked 2238 calories burned 1293 calories eaten
5/4 144.8 met another minigoal when I hit 145. New minigoal 142.5 21,355 steps walked 2294 calories burned, 1016 calories eaten
5/5 same 22536 steps walked 2272 calories burned, 1342 calories eaten
5/6 stuck in a rut 25329 steps, 2417 calories burned, 1249 calories eaten
5/7 stuck 20340 step, 2496 calories burned 1257 calories eaten
5/8 stuck 16208 steps 2217 calories burned 1217 calories eaten
5/9 stuck this has been a frustrating round. I am doing a lot of mowing, so I should be seeing some movement on the scale, but nothing. 21125 steps, 2296 calories burned, 1189 calories eaten
5/10 stuck very frustrating

Greatful to everyone for being here as I flake in and out. I'm trying to re-establish the good habits that I've let go.

Goals this time around:

Post daily especially when it's not convenient

Exercise for a minimum 500 calorie burn daily

Hold calories down and build meals around quality protein and fats

This was once normal but now it's a goal. Consistency for the next three rounds should get me back to normal.

Best Wishes for SUCCESS Everyone. Yes We Can!

SW Rnd 295 - 153.0 lbs

5/1 - 152.8 lbs

Good start today. Posting now is not convenient but I'm doing it any way. Hope to hit the gym and handle the day's meals before sunrise. I need a win today. A bit of order to the chaos and meeting today's goals would be a big win.

5/2 - 152.8 lbs

Yesterday's good start didn't last and today began poorly. 🤞 I can clean this up and end well.

Thanks so much for the support and mentions since I've returned. You nudge me in the right direction when I'd rather miss behave.

5/3 - 155.0 lbs

Shame on me! Nothing but misbehaving and the scale proves it. I could see it in my ankles first.

Not hitting my targets so far. No mercy and no excuses. Must do right!

5/4 - 152.8 lbs

Still bloated due to bad eating. Way off every mark would be an accurate description yet I have improved. Only miniscule, but still better.

These goals I've set are ridiculously easy. My plan is to work my way back to normal. Why do I feel like I've outlined an arduous feat never before considered by mankind? This is crossing the border into stupidity.

Warning to self: Life may hand me chaos but I don't need to let this chaos take over unrelated areas of my life.

5/5 - 151.6 lbs

I've got the steroid crazies. Just call me Evil-leen 👹. Still working on getting my act together. My best health will make managing any situation easier.

5/6 - 153.8 lbs

Extra bloated after eating a late heavy dinner just before bed time yesterday. I'm behind on recording foods but calories should be okay. Exercise goals were a miss.

Not good yet shamefully still better. Zero sweet or salty snacks and no nibbling. This is not a win but I can fairly give myself a thumbs up for a tiny accomplishment.

5/7 - 154.6 lbs

Better yesterday and I'll top that today. Gain is a normal fluctuation from weighing after a meal and lots of liquids. Water retention is nearly gone since I've resisted extra salty foods and sugar.

Exercise is still way off. Each day has been like a run away train. Instead of the gym, I need to start each day with a home routine. Exercise can be done anywhere.

My mat work is always at home. Cardio wherever and however I'm feeling it. What I miss is the gym equipment that helps me build muscle more efficiently.

I'll try getting the basics done at home throughout the day. When I get a break I can head to the gym for the equipment. Fortunately everything is close enough for this to work.

5/8 - 158.6 lbs

Yesterday I weighed but didn't log on so here it is a day late. Massive increase because I'm back on the sugar & salt. Still not reaching my targets because I'm not working hard enough at this.

5/9 - 157.4 lbs Still behaving badly. Heavy water retention. Big sigh, I'll figure out how best to re focus.

There is so much "noise" right now. I need to figure out how best to isolate each of what I have named "urgent needs". Right now none of these needs are being properly met.

5/10 - 157.8 lbs

This is bad. Really bad. Reason being, I have believed badly. Trying another tact.

When I was consistently doing well I kept full body measurements and tracked my body fat percentage. It's time to go back to weekly measurements and keeping spreadsheets. This is even more accurate than my Tanita scale which measures body fat and water weight equally accurate to the Tanita scales used by my doctor and my gym.

I totally screwed this round. No mercy and no excuses! Words to live by. I give credit for these wise words to a weight loss veteran from when I was a newbie. I Can and I WILL turn this around.

@patriciafoley1

Certainly not trying to be a know-it - all here, but have you tried intermittent fasting or adjusting macros? Do you focus on protein / low-carb? Or CICO? I’ve learned that it’s not only the calories you eat, but “what” and “when” you eat… Just a thought. We all hit those Plateaus and you WILL break through.! Your consistency is inspiring!

I am (pre) diabetic,(formerly diabetic, have dropped down to the pre diabetic numbers). So I am low carb, less than 50 grams of carbs a day. I'm up from eating 30 grams of carbs a day. I mostly eat protein and very low carb veggies. Most of my carbs come from one (1 gram carb) slice of keto bread a day and low carb veggies. I do eat my last meal late but i always have. I don't know why i'm stuck, other than I added a few more carbs, and rather than just walking, I'm mowing. I know i probably would drop weight if i cut back to 800 to 1000 calories a day and 20-30 grams of carbs. But i'm trying to get back to a more "sustainable" diet. I'm hoping to see some movement next week. If not, maybe I have to cut back again.

I'm kind of a night person. So while I know I shouldn't eat later it's something I haven't really changed. As for the keto bread, it's lewis' five seed keto bread, and yeah it has some things in it that aren't ideal.

WATER, RESISTANT WHEAT STARCH, WHEAT PROTEIN, SEED MIX (MILLET, FLAX, SUNFLOWER, CHIA, QUINOA), WHEAT PROTIN ISOLATE, YEAST, ALLULOSE, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: CANOLA OIL, SALT, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, CALCIUM PROPIONATE AND SORBIC ACID (TO RETAIN FRESHNESS), STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT (REB M), VEGETABLE MONOGLYCERIDES, FUMARIC ACID, GUAR GUM.

But I generally only eat 1 or maybe 2 slices a day. Even though it is keto bread, it does seem to spike my blood sugar. Maybe I'm just more reactive to it. I live in a rural area, and I have only tried Sola's sweet oat keto bread, and the Lewis five seed keto bread, because there isn't much available keto wise in breads. I'd prefer a whole wheat based keto bread, (the five seed is white) but it seems the best that is available.

I mostly eat protein and low carb veggies, and some nuts. Except for the keto bread pretty much everything else is natural or clean as far as additives.

I suspect I'm holding water because I've added a few more carbs to the mix, trying to see how insulin responsive I am, and to get back to a slightly more flexible diet. It's hard to know. I'll just wait it out and see. If I don't start losing again, I know I have to go back to less carbs, or maybe a bit fewer calories. I weigh and measure everything, but it's still somewhat guestimating when you are dealing with how many calories are in X ounces of meats.

Round 295
Jillian Age 39 and 5'1"
HSW: 192.4 lb (April 2025)
CSW: 192.6
GW: 140
UGW: 120
Mini GW: 160

Previous Rounds:

RGW: 190 🔴
🏃‍♀️ 5/1: 192.6: I will try and focus on having one good day at a time. My goals for the rest of the day: Avoid the leftover Easter candy! Walk for 20 min on my treadmill. Estimate calories.
🏃‍♀️ 5/2: 191.9: I didn't walk, but I did track my calories, which is a step in the right direction. I ate the perfect amount today, too. I just have to avoid midnight snacking!
🏃‍♀️ 5/3: 192.7
🏃‍♀️ 5/4: 193.6
🏃‍♀️ 5/5: 193.1
🏃‍♀️ 5/6: 193.9
🏃‍♀️ 5/7: 193.1
🏃‍♀️ 5/8: 192.9
🏃‍♀️ 5/9: 193.1: 🔴 It seems rather bad, but I have to remind myself that I only gained half a pound. I didn't lose this week, but that's no reason not to try again next round! I estimated my calories for today, and I'm already 253 calories over. The good news is that I can keep that number from going any higher today.
🏃‍♀️ 5/10: 191.7: I also walked 20 minutes yesterday. I need to keep that up. Now, I do have a loss for the round even if it wasn't my goal! It's a My Fitness Pal miracle. 😆

@chapter_3 Haha! We really are. It is really just a number. But I do have a habit of calling anyone younger than me a "baby" as well!!!

I did okay this round. I logged my food mostly. But, I had a catch up with my friends where I ate and drank too much... The company was great though. This resulted in eating/drinking quite a lot of unhealthy choices during this challenge as I had that 'oh well mindset'! I'm a bit disappointed with myself, but, on the bright side I went to the gym 4 X during the week, yay! My weight is roughly the same. One step at a time... 😊

I basically lost maybe a half a pound this round. Compared to 3 something before. So kind of a bust for me. But hopefully i'll start losing again next round.

#6. Fri 05/16:📉153.4;-.9lbs
• C1091🌤️• M382☔️• c20%☔️• 5.3k☔️
▪️Notes: ~ going to my favorite Mexican restaurant for lunch .. also  bracing for the weekend!! 😬
▪️Yes Day? 🛑NO
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#8.                     5/18 Sun ~ 8th Day
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