I DID IT!!!

Dropped into the next decade!!!

I call every 10-pound increment a "decade" (the 50s, the 60s, the 70s and so forth). As of this morning, I am 1/2 pound into the next decade. Will it last? Probably not, at least not in the short term. I'm a daily weigher and understand that weight fluctuates, so I'll probably bounce back up tomorrow. But what a rush is it to have FINALLY touched this decade!

It's someplace I haven't been in, well, in a couple of decades!

I just checked; I entered the last decade on January 5. Five months (and a half) months ago. Five (and a half) months to lose 10 pounds. At this rate, I won't see the next decade until November 1st (give or take a few).

Meanwhile, next big milestone will be to get that BMI into the 27s. I only need 1 more pound to do that. Hopefully it'll happen in the next month or so :).

Man, am I slow :D!

Maybe you'll get there in November - but you will be there! That's going to feel pretty good!

Still waiting on van repairs. I had the raisin bran for breakfast again. Followed up with yogurt.
I spent lunch time at the mechanic, so I quickly had another yogurt and some dry whole grain bread.
I walked over to the coin laundry and back again. Everything in this town is within walking distance. Heading to the hardware store to buy a plate and then I need to find a decent restaurant. I'll ask at the desk about the healthiest place to eat.

Thanks, Kathy! It sure does -- I'm still floating this evening, just knowing that it CAN be done -- that I CAN enter this new decade :).

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My Strategy for the Week (May 18 - May 24):

• 7-day Rolling Average calories = 1400-1450: 945, 1031
• 7-day Rolling Average water/tea, minimum 2500mL (10+ 8oz glasses): 3270, 3405
• 7-day Rolling Average sodium = 1000-1400: 1235, 1377
• 7-day Rolling Average sat fat = under 18g: 12, 12
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Fats = 50-60g: 41, 43
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Carbs = 125-135g: 85, 101
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Protein = 100-110: 71, 75
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Fiber = 35-45g: 11, 16
• Explore! Try something new or do some nutrition-related research at least 2 times:

Working on redistributing metrics. I've had a couple of days of eating under my calories. Now I've got to build back up while keeping proper macros. This is a lot of work!

Speaking of work, I did some serious spring cleaning on Sunday. Up and down the stairs too many times to count. Lugging stuff, scrubbing stuff, reaching, pulling, moving things to and fro. My legs, butt and back are still yelling at me, two days later :D.

Sadly, that was just the upstairs -- I haven't even touched the first floor :eek:!

Hi Everyone!!!
Just dropping in to sway hi.
Hello, Bea. Yes, the dress IS gorgeous. Classic. And I agree hair up.
Epixi, way to go into the next decade!!!
Annette, I hope your van is fixed pronto. Your food choices sounded good.
Libby, I don't fit into my summer clothes either, even my big ones. Jump start needed but I can't seem to muster up the energy...
I started a new job with an art history society, pretty excited, just very tired. And I have been eating like crazy. I call it eating my fatigue. You know that old adage; NEVER HALT: never get too hungry, angry, lonely tired.
Yeah, true dat.
Speaking of which, time to go get ready to sleep.

Hiya, Hope! Thanks! Guess what? STILL there today! I hope you're enjoying the new job! I assume that's the one you were interviewing for a few weeks ago? Love the acronym HALT :).

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My Strategy for the Week (May 18 - May 24):

• 7-day Rolling Average calories = 1400-1450: 945, 1031, 1139
• 7-day Rolling Average water/tea, minimum 2500mL (10+ 8oz glasses): 3270, 3405 , 3469
• 7-day Rolling Average sodium = 1000-1400: 1235, 1377, 1343
• 7-day Rolling Average sat fat = under 18g: 12, 12, 13
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Fats = 50-60g: 41, 43, 46
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Carbs = 125-135g: 85, 101, 111
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Protein = 100-110: 71, 75, 87
• Macro -- 7-day Rolling Average Fiber = 35-45g: 11, 16, 21
• Explore! Try something new or do some nutrition-related research at least 2 times:
  • Monday: Did you know how good cinnamon is for us? It has all sorts of health benes. I have applesauce (natural, no sugar added) at least 4 times a week and always doctor it up with some cinnamon. Nice to know the cinnamon offers more than just good taste! And no, I never did the Cinnamon Challenge :D.

It's taking a bit, but the numbers are slowly getting to where they should be.

Hi all. The site is playing the log off game again. Makes me mad.
I have done better in the last few days and the week end is quickly approaching. I hope to make it through to Monday in a new Decade 180's even if it's 189.9. I am back to no evening snacking and eating breakfast soon after I get up and it is helping me. HALT is a good thing to remember.

Heya, Libby! Yes, I've been having the log-off bug, too. Very frustrating. I came up with a workaround that I posted a few times, but I think I'll just make it part of my sig. Basically, before you hit "Preview" or "Submit", COPY your entire post. Then when you get logged off, just log back on, open the Reply box, Paste your post and Submit.

Fingers crossed, you'll hit that new decade. Yep, 189.9 counts! Hey, even 189.999 counts!

As for me, my dalliance with the new decade has come to a swift end. I went back to the past this morning. But only by 1/2 pound, so I'm not gousing. Much. Out-loud... Mondays are my official weigh-in day, so, fingers crossed, I'll be back into the new decade by then. Even if it is only .0001 pound in. Every ounce counts!