Reaching goal weight by Dec. 31st, 2018
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Female - age 59
Height 5' 4"
Starting weight - 190 lbs - Dec. 28th, 2017
Goal weight 145 - 150 lbs
Today :162 lbs -1 lbs
Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? I'm resting today. I also like to post my weight on Sundays.
Things are moving slowly but I'm okay with it. I keep reminding myself that the goal for me is to get healthy and the weight lost is a side benefit. I try to pay close attention to what I'm doing and sometimes I mess-up... so I own it, move on, and try to own a better day tomorrow. Some days are harder than others. There's nothing worse than being home on summer holidays when it comes to eating. It's too easy to get to food.
I've been walking a lot this month. I just discovered some super-kool workings of my phone: I am such an idiot when it comes to smart phones because I only make calls and text on them. I'm still typing this on my PC. However, so far this month I've walked 130,080 steps - 53.80 miles! Burned(4,363 Cal) and it's only the 15th of the month. I told my sister and she said I could just about walk around her island of St. Kitts twice! I like know that! All this walking is being done around 40 acres of dry, hot and dusty desert dirt roads at the crack of dawn. I can't wait to see how close I get to 100 miles this month!
Every time that I read someone's post I "like" or respond to it in some way to let them know that someone heard them... even if I don't have anything to say. I think it will help us feel like we're not alone. So keep reaching for your goals! Go heroes, go!8 -
Female - age 25
Height - 5'11"
Starting Weight - 142kg Starting weight for challenge - 137kg
Goal Weight - 75kg
Hi, I'm really struggling to get under 135kg so I thought that I would join a challenge.
Everyone looks friendly here so I thought that I would give it a try.8 -
deadpheonixrising wrote: »Female - age 25
Height - 5'11"
Starting Weight - 142kg Starting weight for challenge - 137kg
Goal Weight - 75kg
Hi, I'm really struggling to get under 135kg so I thought that I would join a challenge.
Everyone looks friendly here so I thought that I would give it a try.
Hi pheonix! It's good to see you! How long have you been at it? It's a struggle for all of us so don't beat yourself up and get discouraged. Sometimes, all we can do is take it one moment at a time. If something is not working, try something else. I tried lots before I found something I could live with. Keep your focus my friend!3 -
deadpheonixrising wrote: »Female - age 25
Height - 5'11"
Starting Weight - 142kg Starting weight for challenge - 137kg
Goal Weight - 75kg
Hi, I'm really struggling to get under 135kg so I thought that I would join a challenge.
Everyone looks friendly here so I thought that I would give it a try.
Welcome, pheonix. Rest assured, everyone here has had struggles with weight and health issues. Lots of support and encouragement when you need it. Post your questions and someone will try to help you.4 -
alteredsteve175 wrote: »
Welcome, pheonix. Rest assured, everyone here has had struggles with weight and health issues. Lots of support and encouragement when you need it. Post your questions and someone will try to help you.
Thanks for the reassurance. Right now i'm just yo-yoing the same 5kg and it's driving me round the bend.
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Hi pheonix! It's good to see you! How long have you been at it? It's a struggle for all of us so don't beat yourself up and get discouraged. Sometimes, all we can do is take it one moment at a time. If something is not working, try something else. I tried lots before I found something I could live with. Keep your focus my friend!
I've been trying to lose weight since 2011. I had really good results and I lost about 25kg back then but this last Christmas i really piled it on. Then I injured my back and couldn't exercise as much as I wanted to.
I'm still determined it's just hard to go up and down the same 5kg for 6 months.2 -
Female, age 60, 5'4.5"
MFP SW 195 (Nov 2015)
CW 156.0 & MFP set for 0.5# loss per week
GW #1 150
GW #2 145 (normal BMI)
GW #3 maintain 140 -145
07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Oops.
07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps5 -
Monday check-in
5'6" 63 yrs male
Starting weight: 202.0
Current weight: 199.3
Goal December 31st: 165
Goal June 30th 2019: 145
Jul 09 - 202.0
Jul 16- 199.36 -
Female - Age 38
Height - 5'2.2"
SW: 160 lbs
01.07.18: 152 lbs
04.07.18: 150.7 lbs
16.07.18: 149.6 lbs
Goal weight by end of 2018 - 125 lbs
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deadpheonixrising wrote: »
I've been trying to lose weight since 2011. I had really good results and I lost about 25kg back then but this last Christmas i really piled it on. Then I injured my back and couldn't exercise as much as I wanted to.
I'm still determined it's just hard to go up and down the same 5kg for 6 months.
I've been trying to lose weight since 2011. I had really good results and I lost about 25kg back then but this last Christmas i really piled it on. Then I injured my back and couldn't exercise as much as I wanted to.
I'm still determined it's just hard to go up and down the same 5kg for 6 months.
Hi pheonix, only you know what is going on with you and I want to encourage you to keep looking for answers. Believe me, we all have our own individual challenges and we keep doing research to find something that may help. The thing is to take a good look at where you are and see how you can make some improvement in small increments. The thing is to be consistent and if something is not working to try something else. As Steve said, "Post your questions and someone will try to help you." Whatever you're experiencing...other people have been there so don't get discourage. Just keep at it.
I like listening to books on tape and about 3 months ago I was on amazon just surfing and came across a the title "Own the Day, Own Your Life" and out of curiosity I bought it. I know I wouldn't and couldn't do some of that stuff but some of it spoke to me. This lead me to discover podcasts. They are free and and are a whole other universe. Sometimes you hear things that make you think or change your thinking. Find ways to cheer yourself on. I felt all alone like you until I started reading some of what is shared on here. Steve was a huge help with sharing recipes for Keto and support when I first started. But then my kidneys started acting weird so I had to try something else. Do some searches and see what you can find. I hoped that helped.
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Female
Age - 34
Current weight- 230.1 lbs
Lowest weight - 156 lbs (Sept 2015)
Goal weight - 150 lbs
Goal for December - 190 lbs
Fitness goal for Dec - run 5k in under 27 mins
I lost 70 lbs from Aug 2014 to Jul 2015, by calorie counting, walking more, then taking up running. In 2016, I began to gain weight and was 190 lbs before I fell pregnant in Jul 2017. After a difficult pregnancy I am back to where I started in 2014! As I am feeding my daughter myself, I can't reduce calories as much as I'd like and I can't be sure how many calories I am burning through feeding. I'm also not able to get out exercising as much as I want and I can't do anything high impact at the moment due to lingering issues from pregnancy.
But! I have a trip to New Zealand from the UK in Dec, which gives me a bit of motivation with my weight loss. I know I won't be my slimmest, but I'd like to feel more comfortable in the heat and be able to keep up with my family. I aim to be back at my slimmest before I return to work in Jul 19.
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Alrighty! Gotta commit to a challenge at some stage, so why not now 😎
Female, 5'4
Age - 33
Original starting weight - 83kg ish (a long time ago)
Current weight- 68.8kg
Aim for 31 September - 65kg
Aim for 24 December - 61kg (u know what Xmas is like;) )
09/07/18 - 69.9
19/07/18 - 68.8
@ilovesweeties ooh, i hope u have a wonderful trip down here in NZ in December6 -
Start June 2018 179 lbs
Goal Dec 2018 150.0
June 30 176.6
July 07 175 .0 -1.6 lbs
July 20 174.0 - 1.0 (2.6)
Didn't report in last week. Fell off the wagon a bit. Went on a road trip and munched on snacks about the whole way. Not proud of it. Interestingly, out of the 3 of us, I am the only one that did that. Obviously, I shouldn't buy it. And just bring healthy snacks. I brought Asian mix and trail mix with dried fruit and nuts, Pringles, candy. No measuring...just eating. Got back on and thankfully the scale went down again. Hope I learned from it and do better. Whew... Decided to fess up to it.
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Hello everyone! Claudine . Age: 47
Starting weight - 261 lbs
Current weight. - 259 lbs
Goal by December 31 —195 lbs
Overall goal is 175 lbs4 -
Female - age 25
Height - 5'11"
Starting Weight - 142kg Starting weight for challenge - 137kg
Goal Weight - 75kg
22/7/18 = 136.5kg -0.5kg
I had a rough week this week and I'm surprised that I lost any weight at all. It's been really hot and therefore really hard to do any cardio. I went for a walk around town on Tuesday and I walked to the shops yesterday and afterward, I had to lie down for an hour. XD
But I have been dealing with my sugar cravings better than I have in a while and I'm actually drinking enough water so I've had fewer problems with cramp.4 -
Female - age 59
Height 5' 4"
Starting weight - 190 lbs - Dec. 28th, 2017
Goal weight 145 - 150 lbs
Today :164.5 lbs +2.5 lbs
What can I say? I had a challenging week! I need to make some adjustments. I really wanted to be at 160 lbs by the time I go to see my doctor on the 30th. Today is a new day! Go hero, go!3 -
Female - 51
Height 5 ft 6 inches
Current weight 196
Start weight (7/13/18) 198
Goal weight 168
daily calorie intake 1500
Restarting low carb, high protein eating plan
Exercising daily3 -
Hi everyone! I’m late, but would love to join the challenge. I’m a repeat offender and have been on/off MFP and WW for 15 years now! Currently have been logging consistently for a little over a month and trying to focus on sustainability rather than perfection. If anyone wants additional support, feel free to message/add me!
Female, Age-30
Start weight- 178
Current weight- 169
Goal weight- 135
Goal by dec 31- 140
Calories per day- 1200-1400
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Female - age 42
Height 5' 5”
Starting weight (today) - 175.7 lbs - July 28th
Goal weight 150 lbs
Hope I’m not too late to join. I’ve been off and on the diet roller coaster for years, time to do something different so I can get off this crazy merry go round. I enjoy reading everyone’s positive posts. Thanks!!!3 -
Great! Welcome to all the new people joining this challenge.3
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Hello to all the new people joining
It's never too late to start.4 -
Female - age 58 3/4
Height 5' 4"
Starting weight - 288 lbs - April 10 2017
Lowest weight - 174.5 lbs - July 2018
Goal weight 155 - 160 lbs
6/29/18 - 177.0 lbs
7/23/18 - 174.5 lbs
It's been a busy summer so far and I'm enjoying it.
However all the busyness does play havoc with my routine and my resolve.....lol... the resolve part is on me.
I am working at it though and have seen some little loses the last couple of weeks.
Good news is my handicap is dropping along with the weight !
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Female, Age-34
height-168cm
Start weight- 61kg
Current weight- 61kg
Goal weight- 53kg
Goal by dec 31- 55kg
Calories per day- 1200-1400
hi, thought i'd join to help hold myself accountable. i have a small frame and think i look and feel my best in the low 50 kg's. i have too much body fat right now, my clothes are not fitting right. '
I managed to maintain 53-55kg the last 3 years but the past year of university study and getting older has caught up with me.
I need to stop binging /buying sweet treats.
weekly excerise : 3 runs a week including one long run up to 10km/2-3 hiit training workouts/ walking/ weights5 -
Down 2 pounds to 150!8
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Female - age 59
Height 5' 4"
Starting weight - 190 lbs - Dec. 28th, 2017
Goal weight 145 - 150 lbs
Today :162 lbs -1 lbs
Hi everyone! How is everyone doing? I'm resting today. I also like to post my weight on Sundays.
Things are moving slowly but I'm okay with it. I keep reminding myself that the goal for me is to get healthy and the weight lost is a side benefit. I try to pay close attention to what I'm doing and sometimes I mess-up... so I own it, move on, and try to own a better day tomorrow. Some days are harder than others. There's nothing worse than being home on summer holidays when it comes to eating. It's too easy to get to food.
I've been walking a lot this month. I just discovered some super-kool workings of my phone: I am such an idiot when it comes to smart phones because I only make calls and text on them. I'm still typing this on my PC. However, so far this month I've walked 130,080 steps - 53.80 miles! Burned(4,363 Cal) and it's only the 15th of the month. I told my sister and she said I could just about walk around her island of St. Kitts twice! I like know that! All this walking is being done around 40 acres of dry, hot and dusty desert dirt roads at the crack of dawn. I can't wait to see how close I get to 100 miles this month!
Every time that I read someone's post I "like" or respond to it in some way to let them know that someone heard them... even if I don't have anything to say. I think it will help us feel like we're not alone. So keep reaching for your goals! Go heroes, go!
I just bought that audio book! You are inspiring. We are similar. I am a tad older. I am 66, 5'4. Currently around 173. Goal December 150 ish. I am in So. CA. Trying to lose 1 lb per wk. Seems I have gained and lost over and over. I seem to fall off around the holidays and stay off til spring or summer and start over. I hope to stop this self sabotaging behavior. Glad I have others to share with here.3 -
Joining
Male, 34.
SW is current weight: 215lbs
Goal weight 195lbs
Doable but this is my last 20lbs down from 300+ so it goes slower. I'm setting to lose 0.5 - 1lb per week. Weight training and cycling. I'd say good luck to everyone but your hard work and determination should get the praise, not luck5 -
Joining
Male, 34.
SW is current weight: 215lbs
Goal weight 195lbs
Doable but this is my last 20lbs down from 300+ so it goes slower. I'm setting to lose 0.5 - 1lb per week. Weight training and cycling. I'd say good luck to everyone but your hard work and determination should get the praise, not luck
Ain't that the truth! Anyone who has lost a lot of weight knows there is no luck involved.
Welcome!
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Age 29.
Starting weight 258 lbs February 14, 2018.
Lowest weight 204 lbs (current) July 24, 2018.
Goal weight 150-160 lbs.5 -
Female
Height 5' 3'
SW 208
CW 185
Goal 140
Hi all happy to join, need challange to focus and Dec is a good Target to set.
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Starting weight - 249.5 - March 2017
Lowest weight - 202 - December 2017
Goal weight 183 (planned maintenance range 180-186)
6/29/18 - 208.5 - Making a fresh start for Onederland after Independence Day.
7/6/18 - 209.5 - A little temporary gain from the holiday carb fest. Here we go!
7/12/18 - 210.5 - Arrggghhhh! The bad news - the scale is going the wrong way. The good news - I'm getting my workouts in - lifting numbers are going up - I'm staying under my calorie target. Next week will be better.
7/26/18 - 209 - slowly moving in the right direction. Lifting numbers still going up. Getting most of the workouts in. Logging all the food - looks like I should lower the calorie target just a bit.4
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