644 days to go....the saga continues
 

644...

This is a continuation of the "1520 days to go..." thread.

I started the previous thread because I was a bit frustrated at that time. Based on the calorie deficit I had made that day, it would take me 1520 days to get to my goal weight.

For the month of June, I was able to show a two pound loss. It is still part of the six pound regain though. Only three more pounds to go for the regain weight.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6.5

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
613...

So I've been thinking about eating better so I promptly bought 2 bags of candy and Popsicles at the grocery store. That is how annoying my subconscious is. I ate some but not as much as I wanted. I was able to make my original calorie deficit target and a little bit of my add-on calorie deficit. Unfortunately, I ate so poorly yesterday, I wiped out 2/3 of my add-on plan progress. I did hit my regular plan target though. It is highly unlikely my magical thinking will come to fruition and that I will have a favorable drop on the scale tomorrow morning.

I wanted to really rein it in this week because I am going on vacation on Friday. It is a proper vacation that some would label me as stupid and foolish for unnecessary travel during the pandemic. My response is simply life is too short and the risk can be minimized by following the basic recommendations. Trying to rein my eating in has lead to some adverse behavior so I will return to my add-on plan.

In addition, my appetite is out of control again. I ate breakfast late and then went right to lunch. I had a lovely lunch with good company and plenty of yummy food. My tummy felt physically full but my brain was telling me to eat more, replete with extra saliva production. So strange, it took about two hours for my appetite to calm down. Then when I realized it finally shut off, I started thinking about food again. Definitely no clear guidance on how to get that under control. I spent the majority of the day thinking about food.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

Off add-on plan
additional calorie deficit was smaller than planned

643...

LOL- I thought I was going to return with a brilliant and riveting post for yesterday. Instead it was the ramblings of an insomniac. I think I got about four hours of sleep last night and hope to sleep better tonight.

For those new to my countdown, it is pretty simple. My plan is to create a calorie deficit of 250 calories a day. I would like to lose 46 more pounds. So I multiple 46 times 3500 calories/pound and divide it by 250, the target calorie deficit per day. That gives me the theoretical number of days left in my saga. I say theoretical because there are always curve balls.

Did well today though, I exercised and created a calories deficit.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 4 :sp:

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
612....

Well, we all know it will take me more than 612 days to reach my goal. ~Sigh~. The more I think about working harder, the more my subconscious rebels. The internal battle has been rough. I am making bad choices. While internally, part of me is objecting, I still do it (e.g. purchasing four types of candy in the last two days). So, I have done some ciphering. Ultimately, doubling my efforts should eventually pay off. Doubling is nearly impossible- I only made it twelve days before it backfired. Now it looks like I need to do my best to continue it. Really not sure what happened between April (second best weight loss month) and May to cause this need to double my efforts.

Long story short, I'm giving myself until the end of July before I recalculate the end date or update my side bar. Hopeful that I can get some traction!

On-plan
3 walks

Add-on plan
1 bike ride

Off plan
calorie deficit was tiny (at this rate would take me 31 years to lose the weight)

642...

I got a lot of sleep last night. Doing well with the exercise and calorie deficit. The scale was reasonable today. Hoping it will all pay off on Sunday. I weigh everyday, however, I count Sunday as my "official" weigh-in day. I use a weekly weight with the hopes it irons out the natural fluctuations. Too bad for me though, I picked a day where my weight is usually a little higher. It will balance itself out eventually.

Last summer, I had added in a bike ride in the evening. I want to do that again but I don't quite have the energy. Currently, for six days a week I walk an hour and do an additional 20 minutes of a high intensity exercise.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 9 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
611...

I admire those people who know exactly why their weight goes up (e.g. it went up 0.2 lb because I ate an extra orange yesterday). So yesterday, I created the tiniest of calorie deficits but the keto test strip still turned pink. This means at some point during the day I was burning fat. In fact quite often they are pink. I am really confused as to why it is measurable on the keto stick but it never translates to the scale.

I am still struggling through this plateau. Interestingly, my weight is not showing a lot of fluctuation. It stays the same weight for 3 or 4 days. Unfortunately, the ultimate trend is upwards. I've added an extra bike ride in the evening but I'm not sure if I am getting anything from it. I feel like it causes me to eat more so it becomes a wash.

So yesterday, I created the tiniest of calorie deficits

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
started fast

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

641....

Another lousy night of sleep last night. I went over a bit on calories but ended with a calorie deficit. That counts in my book.

So far, I have put in 775 days on this wellness effort. I use the first day of the first month I was actually able to take some weight off (June 1, 2019). I get an A+ for tenacity.

In reality, it is actually much longer (1291) if I count back to when I took a year long wellness course with a focus on healthy eating and a weight loss goal of 10%. It was a whole year (starting Jan 2018) and I lost nothing. In fact I may have gained weight in there. I struggled at the start of 2019. Then I started taking supplements to address my symptoms- mostly the fatigue. I think it is important to note that none of the supplements are for weight loss and none of them have any listed side effects. About 3 months later, I finally started seeing results on the scale. All was well for seven months then I hit the skids and started my countdown thread. It certainly didn't help that there was a pandemic going on. I clawed my way through 2020 and was ultimately showing good results. This included getting through my personal barrier in November 2020. As you all probably know at this point, I bounced up. Only six pounds came on but it has been a struggle to get rid of it again.

My fatigue is severe today- probably the lack of sleep. It would be really nice to feel better from eating better and exercising. It is hard to carry on with this weight loss effort with so little positive reinforcement.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 4.5 https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/ima...les/smhair.gif

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
610...

Maybe, maybe, maybe....the scale was more cooperative today. Will it stick? Only the Shadow knows! Today the keto strip was dark pink. Tomorrow should be interesting. I feel a bit hopeful- with luck it won't be in vain.

In the weight loss blog I am reading, the woman was stuck at the same weight for nine months. I don't think I could last that long. She was right at the weight recommended by her doctor though. I have nearly 50 pounds to get there.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
ended fast (19 hr)

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

thanks for the note . i see you are stringing together a whole bunch of calorie deficits; nice work !

I appreciate the support!~

640...

The scale was very kind this morning and proclaimed it "a new low weight". It is not really since I am still working off the regain. My scale has no numbers and only goes in 10 pound increments. Once it hits a 10 pound increment (up or down) it resets. Unfortunately during an unofficial weigh-in, I hit the 10 pound mark going up in April so it reset. Officially, I only regained six pounds. My unofficial weight today puts me at a total loss of -26.5 pounds. -27 pounds is my personal weigh loss barrier I have been lamenting about. We'll see what happens. I feel like I have been really consistent lately. As an added bonus, my appetite seems to be under control. Plus I am super tired and feel awful- for me that is a sign I am doing the right things (i.e., eating better and exercising).

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 9 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
609...

The scale was definitely more cooperative today. It was at my second lowest weight. Seems like the extra push may finally be paying off. I am holding my breath though because I feel like it is a delicate balance. Tomorrow is a fasting day. Usually, the day after a fast is a good reading on the scale.

Another thing to add to my list of things that work for other people but not me.

• With extended fasting, you do not need to count calories
  • I was really happy when I read this in a book about fasting by a doctor who is considered an expert in fasting. Unfortunately for me, it simply isn't true. I still need to tally what I eat.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
started fast

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

639...

And just like that, I gained two pounds. It's just a fluctuation. So a couple of posts ago I was talking about a woman's blog and she was stuck at the same weight for 9 months. I said I don't think I could last that long. Well, apparently I can. I've been doing my best to stay on plan and I've been stuck at the same weight for eight months now.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
Definitely some food for thought- LOL

608....

Today was really busy. I thought I was on top of things but I am really behind on pretty much everything. Will be off of posting for the next week. Cheers!

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
ended fast (19 hr)

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

638....

If the scale reads tomorrow the same as it did today, I will be very happy. Fingers crossed! I've gone ice skating three days in a row. I have been really stressed lately and skating is helping with that. I still need to do one last walk today and will get that done after I post.

Overall although I feel lousy, it seems like I am sharper mentally. I have an account with an app that let's you play brain games (memory, attention, flexibility etc...). It keeps track of your scores over time and will tell you if you have a new high score with a game. I have had four new high scores in the last week. Some of these games I haven't had a new high score since 2019. In addition, my total score is going up. It has been staying the same or declining for quite a while.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 8 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

637...

Today, I was able to confirm a half pound loss. I've updated my sidebar from -24 to -24.5 pounds. In addition, I have a half pound loss waiting in the wings for confirmation. I am very happy with that and would like for it to continue!

I took a look at the the National Weight Control Registry today. It is run by researchers to investigate long-tern successful weight loss maintenance. I stopped by their website to see how much you needed to lose and for how long you needed to keep it off to be considered a successful loser. If it was 20 pounds or more for 1 year or more, I would have met the criteria. Alas, it is 30 pounds or more (same time frame though).

My personal weight loss barrier is -27 pounds which is very close to -30 pounds. Because of this, it makes me wonder why -30 pounds was selected and if there is a specific reason. If there is, maybe if I understood the reason I could permanently get through this barrier.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6.5 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

636...

Whoops! Almost forgot to post- was doing a very difficult task I hate for someone I love dearly. Did well today and had double the planned calorie deficit!

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6.5 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

635....

LOL- I do all of this math to find my calorie limit each day. I subtract this and that, multiple, add in this and that. When really it is just about equal to my current weight (in pounds) time 11.

I am not sleeping well. I am okay once I fall asleep. However, it takes me a really long time to fall asleep.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6 hrs

+One year ago... no post- on vacation

643...

Life at the weight loss barrier is hard. I can almost feel my metabolism slow down to prevent weight loss. Even though I am really tired, I have trouble falling asleep at night. Today, I still had a calorie deficit but it was smaller than planned. The energy seeking behavior started up and I was too tired to resist.

I have what I think could be a NSV. My fat hurt today when I was on the elliptical. I could feel the fat pads on my hips sliding up and down. I'm thinking I am less bloated. Such a strange thing to call a victory...

Gosh- I really want to win this war....

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 6.5 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

642...

So tired....


Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

641...

The scale is not budging. To me this, coupled with my fatigue, means my metabolism has likely slowed. There is no clear data that I can find on how to break through this barrier. Mathematically, I should reduce my calories more. I'm doing okay with my calorie goal right now but not great. I'm nearly always right at the magic number I have set for the day. It would be tough to go below that. The ketone test strips are showing that I am burning fat.

I do feel, for lack of a better word, squishier. Part of me is holding out hope that maybe a whoosh is in my near future. I read somewhere that as you empty fat cells they fill with water. This makes you feel squishier. Then your body releases the water and it leads to a loss. Not sure on the source on this information though, so it may just be someone's musings.

Even though I am really tired, I did an extra skate session tonight. Now I am really, really tired. The rec center tomorrow morning...hope I sleep well!

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7 hrs

*One year ago... no post- on vacation

640...

Today was a struggle. My fatigue was so bad, I needed to lie down after two of my walks. And rats, I've just realized there is still one that needs to be done. I will go out after this post.

I managed to pull myself up by my bootstraps, just barely, and went skating. I was so hungry when dinner rolled around that I had trouble figuring out what to eat. Then I ate too much! Calorie wise, I can still create a deficit but will have to basically fast until dinner tomorrow. In addition, I will have to use the extra calories I was hoping to bank.

Despite being on-track yesterday and today before dinner, the ketone strip was negative. To me, it is confirmation that my metabolism has slowed. The body resists weight loss by slowing metabolism and increasing appetite. This was true for me today.

I've been here before and lost the battle. Continuing this tired is not realistic. All I do lately is work and exercise with maybe a little bit of laundry thrown in. This is not sustainable. Previously, I would just give up. I don't want to give up. I want to find a solution to my problem. I've tried doctors. They just shrug and point to the next specialist down the line. No solutions though.

I have a couple of things to try but if they don't work there is no way I will have a loss this month. I've been on-track pretty much everyday all month. Earlier scale readings were looking good. It has all changed even though I am doing the same thing. Therefore, the change is internal.
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EDIT: I went on my last walk. Hope it is worth it in some way.
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Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 9 hrs

*One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
So I was on vacation for the last week. When I weigh in on Sunday, I will re-set my count down since it has been off for a while. I intended to healthily while on vacation but had trouble. In many cases, I planned ahead but then it would hit a snag.

640...

Today started out with lots of fatigue and my hip hurt. I was so tired I was dosing off at my computer. The scale was unkind and none of my other health indicators looked good. So I stupidly threw caution to the wind and ate whatever I wanted. Unfortunately, I felt much better and had more energy. That is so very, very wrong. I have read so many weight loss success stories where the people describe how awful they feel if they go back to their old ways of eating. I wish I was like that.

It will take 10-14 days for the full damage reports to come in. Doing the right things eating a little less, exercising more and sleeping better lead to exhaustion. Doctors shrug when I ask about this. I get to the point where it feels like too much and I just want a break (like today). I need to figure out how to stay in it even when it feels like the road to nowhere.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Overage Angry
Sleep 8 hrs

*One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
I've realized I can put a better spin on my current plateau. Instead of looking at it as not losing any weight for the last couple of months, I can look at it as maintaining a twenty pound loss for the last couple of months. From what I understanding, maintaining is as hard as losing weight.

639...

Back on track today. Still feeling tired but regular tired. The scale did indeed bounce up. I am -22.5 lb which is up four pounds from my recent low of -26.5 pounds. My secret weapon is turning into more of a crutch.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 8 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
So instead of being at 598 days, my new number of days left is 681. Ouch- that's an 83 day gain (better days than pounds though). The current predicted date I will reach my goal is June 7, 2022. That seems so far off! Although if success was guaranteed, I would be very happy. Unfortunately, it is not and I am very imperfect. Anyway, it is still better than the April 19, 2024 which was the prediction at the start of this thread. I stand by my statement that I am a terrible dieter. Today was a bad day and I definitely did not get any closer to my goal. Tomorrow will be better.

639....

Another half pound showed up and I now at -22 lbs (unconfirmed, gratefully). Well, I made a calorie deficit just barely. However, the ketone test strip said I am not burning any fat so I've kept the same number of days as yesterday for the countdown. I am glad to be more or less back on-track. On-track for my plan but is my plan good enough? I was going to say it wasn't. I had trouble sticking to it even if it was just for one day. Therefore, it seems to be me, not the plan. If I could have toughed it out, would I be seeing a new (recent) low weight? Ultimately, it does not bode well. If I couldn't stay on task now (mainly due to extreme fatigue), how can I do more?

Still getting an A+ for tenacity. I think it is fair to say the average person would have quit by now.

One change I tried was adding a new supplement. For the record, it is not going well. I have terrible pain in my side and now I am itchy.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 8 hrs

*One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
680 (again)....

So today, I had my slowest bike ride yet. I think I am still tired from my trip. Some day I will have more energy (instead of less) from eating healthier and exercising, right? Even had to walk extra slow today. So slow even my dear ever a gentleman husband commented on it. Still checked in, still fighting the good fight.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
started fast

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

Off-plan
90 calories short on my additional calorie deficit

638...

I'm back in the saddle again. Or so the ketone test strips, calorie count and scale say. The scale as down two pounds to -24 lbs from -22 lbs. Whew! Perhaps my diet indiscretion will not be as costly as I thought. Felt a little better today and going to bed early. Hopefully, I will fall asleep right away.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
679...

My bike ride went much better this evening. Yesterday and today I saw a lot of bats on my bike ride. I try to leave exactly at sunset which seems to be the time the bats come out. There were 6 circling a house in my neighborhood that already looked creepy and scary.

So I am trying to understand if it is possible to burn fat and replace fat stores in the same day. I use the keto test strips and the results are consistent with my calorie tracking. On days I believe I have created a calorie deficit, the keto test strip is positive. On days I don't think I've created a calorie deficit, the keto test strip is negative. Still waiting for it to show up on the scale in a meaningful way. This makes me wonder am I just replacing my fat stores as quickly (or quicker) than I am burning them off. I thought of catchy name for the keto test strips but almost immediately forgot it. I hope it comes back to me because I remember thinking it was very fitting.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
ended fast (19 hr)

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

637...

Hey, Hey! My weight was the same as my sidebar today, -24.5 lbs. If it drops a half a pound in the next three days, I will break even for the month. Part of me is hoping to edge out a half pound loss. It is unlikely but I like to daydream.

I don't think my new supplement is going to work out. It really upsets my GI tract. I'll wait a couple of days and maybe I'll give it another chance.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
678...

Oh No! Oh No! My hopes are up! I had a lovely weigh-in this morning. If I can hang on to this loss, I will actually have a loss for the month. It will be small but I will take it. My fingers and toes are crossed. If I could, I would hold my breath. I will be so disappointed if it slips through my fingers. I feel like I have been working hard this month to try and break through this plateau. I have been on-plan and on add-on plan most days this month. Although the loss is so small, it will be more like putting a little crack in the plateau. One has to start somewhere though.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
started fast

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

636...

Held steady at my sidebar weight today. I struggled the entire day but it looks like I will make it through. The uncontrollable appetite reared its ugly head today.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
677...

Today the scale showed a bump up. Tomorrow is the money day and the first of the month can also count. Two more chances to show a loss for the month.

So I finally have a piece of clothing that is showing my weight loss. My shorts are a little bit longer. They don't fit any better around the waist though.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
ended fast (18 hr)

Add-on plan
1 bike ride
additional calorie deficit

635...

It's looking like a gain for the month. I was at my sidebar weight again which is a half a pound above my starting weight for the month. It is different because my sidebar weight is confirmed (seen on two official weigh-ins) and my monthly weight is unconfirmed (just whatever raw number the scale reports).

It is not looking good for tomorrow. I am already at my calorie limit for the counting time frame that started at 5:00 pm and will need to fast until dinner time tomorrow to be on-track.

I did feel better today and like I had more energy too. For what it is worth, this was even before my calorie window ended at 5:00 pm (i.e., before over eating at dinner and after).


Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

--One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
676...

I forgot today was my exercise rest day. I did my three walks and my bike ride. I was on the front edge of a thunderstorm for my bike ride and got sprinkled on for most of it. I just barely got home before the heavier rain started. It was very strange, I could hear the heavier rain behind me. It was as if I was being chased. I didn't make good time on my ride though. It was about average.

On-plan
3 walks
calorie deficit
ended fast (16 hr)

Add-on plan
1 bike ride

Off-plan
Calorie deficit was not large enough
Did not make an additional calorie deficit

635...

Well, I have my pick of either a half a pound gain for the month or a two pound gain for the month. Although this may just be a normal fluctuation, I weigh more today than I did on this date last year. Therefore, what I am doing is not working. More changes are needed but as we all know, it is hard. For me the bigger the change, the faster the fail.

And apparently, I am on strike from my diet. I was already over for my 5-5pm counting period by the time I went to bed. This morning caution was thrown to the wind and it has unintentionally carried through to the evening. My focus has been getting ready for an upcoming trip. This is clearly an excuse. I need to reengage and get myself in order.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

Know the code: * no data (don't have a weight from this year or last year or both); + today's weight is higher than last year's weight; -- today's weight is lower than last year's weight
+One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
675...

Great news! I am able to report a 1.5 lb loss this month. I also believe I have found my error in my calculations that is throwing things off. According to my spreadsheet, I was off by an average of 80 calories a day between what I should have lost based on what I recorded and what I actually lost. So I went back through everything. When I switched from my regular exercise program to walking, I guessed at how many calories I am burning during the walks. I looked up the actual values today. Turns out I was off by... you guessed it.... 80 calories. Will begrudgingly adjust for August.

On-plan
1 walk (changed my rest day to today since I forgot yesterday)
ended fast (bonus fast, 14 hr)

Off-plan
calorie overage

634...

Weight has crept up again. I haven't tracked for two days but started again this evening. Between work, personal life and upcoming travel, I have a lot going on. I broke part of a crown on my tooth this week. I am happy I was able to get to the dentist today to stabilize it before I travel later this week.

The rec center is closed for the next two weeks for their annual maintenance period so I went ice skating instead.

Exercise https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Calorie Deficit https://www.3fatchicks.com/forum/images/icon/icon10.gif
Sleep 7.5 hrs

+One year ago...

Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
646...

It is really a reconfirmed weight loss not a new confirmed low. I figure I've seen it before so I can recalculate and have shaved off 29 days (Yah!). My new end date is Monday, May 9, 2022. It seems so far away and yet so close.

With my interpretation that my stalled weight loss was due to a miscalculation on the amount of grace exercise was giving me, I am going to return to having just one plan.

1. Create a calorie deficit of at least 250 calories
2. Exercise six days a week (3 walks and 1 bike ride each day)
3. Fast at least twice a week

Gosh, those are the big ticket items. I have a bunch of other things I try to do but the above is what really makes a difference on the scale.

I've been reading this woman's blog about her weigh loss journey. It goes back to 2006. I started reading at the start and am reading them chronologically. Right now, I'm reading the entries made in 2009. She is still posting so occasionally I'll read a current post and get a bit confused. She recently started a Youtube channel. In the last 2009 post I read, she related the she and her friend feel a sense of pride and accomplishment on the days they eat properly and stay on plan. Boy- I don't!! I usually feel resentful and slightly angry about not getting what I wanted and having to exercise. I need to figure out how to jump ship and climb aboard the pride and accomplishment steamer!

On-plan
exercise
calorie deficit (bonus- larger than planned)

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That's too funny that my last year's post talks about the one piece of broccoli and one pushup. I was just thinking about adding that into my mix! Apparently, I thought the same thing last year. I've made some adjustments to my plan. Specifically, I have lowered my calorie limit. Shush....don't let myself know! I am hoping it is small enough that I can be successful.

I am frantically getting ready to go out of town. I never seem to get things done timely. I am sure I will be up late tomorrow finishing everything. Oh yeah- I need to check-in for the flight tomorrow morning. I can hardly believe it is almost time to go. I have been looking forward to this!

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Originally Posted by Pipsicle:
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Overate today but still managed a small calorie deficit. Sometimes I wonder if I should just plan for an over budget day! Not so long ago, there was a commercial where the actor eats one piece of broccoli and does one push-up. The gist of the commercial is it will take more than that to take care of yourself. However, I wonder how much a piece of broccoli and one push-up daily could help - LOL. If you aren't doing anything like that the change could be profound. You never know one push-up could lead to two push-ups, etc. Anyway if my adjustments don't work, I may make that my next change.

On-plan
exercise
started fast

Off-plan
calorie deficit (smaller than planned)

On vacation…

I have returned. Pleased that my weight this morning was the same as my sidebar. I did very, very well for the first 3 days and was over the next two days. After that, I stopped tracking. I did keep testing with the ketone test strips and they were showing fat metabolites. We did do a lot of walking.

I am still having dental issues. Before I left, I had broken a dental crown. The dentist did a temporary fix. However, on the trip I cracked a second crown. Just before the flight back the newly broken crown shifted a lot. I was extremely worried it was going to come out all together and I would be in severe pain on the flight. It held though and is still hanging in there. I will call the dentist tomorrow.

I'll sort out my countdown tomorrow too.

Well, yesterday I wasn't able to get on the forum. It said database connection error.

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I've lost track of where I am in the countdown so I've set the number of days based on my weigh-in on Sunday. I've been eating way less because of my bum teeth. I wonder how much (if any) it will help. I was able to make it to the dentist today. What a mixed bag of feelings- so full of dread for something that I am absolutely grateful for.

I've stepped back into my exercise routine. Yesterday was the rec center, today was ice skating and tomorrow is the rec center again with walks everyday, of course.

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Still chugging along. Slowly eating less and less. There should be a pay off on the scale soon.

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Well, I am on track as far as I can tell. Is my plan good enough is the bigger question. I have been chipping down on my calories slowly. It will be great when I get to the tipping point and my efforts actually shows up on the scale.

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Just waiting to see what the magic eight ball of a scale says on Sunday. I feel lousy, exhausted and hungry which for me are signs I am on the right track. I wonder what it is like to feel better from eating healthier, sleeping more and exercising....

Isn't that suppose to be what happens?

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Let's add irritability to the list.

Tomorrow is official weigh-in day. Will I get a small trickle of validation?

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There was indeed a small vindication on the scale. I was able to confirm a half pound loss. It allowed me to change my sidebar to -25 lbs (from -24.5). I've also recalculated the number of days based on this new data point.

Was it worth it? This morning I was thinking definitely not. It took five weeks to edge off that half a pound and I was quite miserable at times. It has helped me see clearly what I get from overeating, peace of mind. I don't know if I have enough grit to even make it through the next half a pound let alone the whole journey.

Tomorrow is another day. I am hoping I can stay dialed into my current plan. I am also hoping my current plan stays good enough. I've been on-plan for a long time but my plan was seemingly no good until my relatively recent changes.

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Well I need to get crackin' and start my tally that was suppose to start at 5:00 pm. Had a doctor's visit today. No help with weight loss or the fatigue on that front. Just a round of blood tests that may or may not lead to more tests. All tests seem unlikely to lead to an answer. I've been down this road before....

I.AM.MISERABLE.

This is not sustainable. I have very little energy; it's like there is a delay in moving my muscles. Also, I am making stupid cognitive mistakes at work. I hope it is just a phase. Please, please let it pass quickly. The scale is down two pounds since Sunday. I feel so rotten that I don't even care.

Here! I had a massive headache this morning. It didn't last too long though...

Adding foot cramps/pain while skating to my litany of complaints. It was really bad in my better foot and I don't remember ever having pain like this while skating. This really stinks- when will it turn around?

Hey, I wanted to chime in and say that's for your log here. The journey can be lonely... and frustrating. It's good to share the burden. Thanks!

Thanks for the support! That's pretty much why I started this thread- to have a dumping ground for my gripes.

I felt a little better today but I also ate nearly to my calorie limit. I also took a nap today. I was still so tired afterward, I drank a caffeinated drink in the late afternoon. Typically, I don't have caffeine after 1 pm. Skating was tough again and not only because of the foot pain. My hands got so cold they hurt even though the temperature at the rink was warmer than usual. Scale is being kind but it almost doesn't matter. I feel awful and can regain weight so quickly.

Caught up on my needed calories deficit today. My reward- I wanted to rest for 10 minutes before skating. Fell asleep for 40 minutes and nearly missed skating. It was also very hard to skate tonight. I thought being healthier meant feeling better and having more energy. Definitely not true today!