New Year Finish Line - Weight Loss Challenge
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Im in.... hopeful I stay motivated
Challenge Start Weight: 222.5
Weight Today: 222.5
Challenge Goal Weight: 1992 -
Im in.... hopeful I stay motivated
Challenge Start Weight: 222.5
Weight Today: 222.5
Challenge Goal Weight: 199
Welcome aboard, @ImNikki6 !!
I began at 228 lbs & I found I remained motivated if
1) I did Better than my goal!
2) wasn’t too hungry
3) had a compelling reason to weigh less!!
I set my goal to 1 lb a week, and lost faster than that, so I felt encouraged, and I wasn’t very hungry either! 500 calorie daily deficit from a lot of calories wasn’t too bad.
Dig deep for the reason you want to lose weight. Keep asking why until you get the reason that is Super Compelling.
Why do you want to lose weight?
To be healthier?
Why do you want to be healthier?
To hopefully live longer & do more (less fatigue)
Why do you want to live longer?
To be with my loved ones for as long as humanly possible & be able to do active things with them!
BINGO!
Ever time I’m tempted to say, “heck with this” I remember my Big Why & keep exercising, tracking food, etc.
I hope this helps!
(One lb a week fo 11-12 weeks would be about 210.5-211.5 & if you get lower GREAT!)3 -
Starting weight: 167.4
Today's weight: 158.8
Trend weight: 160.2
Total Lost: 8.4
Days until 1/1/21: 79
Goal weight: 1553 -
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My 10 Day Trending weights:
157.2 8/20/20 START
157.0 8/27/20 -0.2
156.8 9/3/20 -0.2
156.2 9/10/20 -0.6
155.6 9/17/20 -0.6
155.1 9/24/20 -0.5
154.7 10/1/20 -0.4
-2.5 in 6 weeks 0.416/wk
10/8/20
10/15/20Last 10 days Trend weights:
10/5. 154.6 1:18 ex bike
10/6 154.5 1;08 ex bike
10/7 154.4 1:02 ex bike
10/8 154.5
10/9 154.3 1:50 walk!!❤️! Skies safe finally!!!
10/10 154.4 2:04 Walk/hike
10/11 154.5 100 minutes walk
10/12 154.5 1:36 hike with hill
10/13 154.6 1:20 walk -gentle slope
10/14 154.7
Trend wt going up. Will see what happens next few days.... could be nothing...
10/14 still going up although exercise is up & calories down. Holding tight. Watching calories. Exercise difficult with the temps. Could well be the extreme heat as I tend to retain 💦 then.
This is still very exciting to be in 154’s!
Intrigued to see where this 2nd journey will take me 💐
SW 228.3 1/1/16
Lost weight over 3 years
In maintenance goal range past 25 months Now trying to edge lower as COVID is a great time for me to do so.
12 weeks to my 5 year anniversary of beginning this journey!
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08/31 SW: 157
09/25 GW: 155
10/30 GW: 153
12/31 GW: 150
10-day trending weights from Libra:
09/04: 156.1
09/11: 155.1
09/18: 154.9
09/25: 154.8
10/02: 154.9
10/09: 154.8
10/16: 155.0*
10/23:
10/30:
*Back to where I was over a month ago. :-(1 -
My 10 Day Trending weights:
157.2 8/20/20 START
157.0 8/27/20 -0.2
156.8 9/3/20 -0.2
156.2 9/10/20 -0.6
155.6 9/17/20 -0.6
155.1 9/24/20 -0.5
154.7 10/1/20 -0.4
154.5 10/8/20 -0.2
-3lbs in 7 weeks = -0.43 lb/wk 😃
10/15/20Last 10 days Trend weights:
10/8 154.5
10/9 154.4 1:50 walk!!❤️! Skies safe finally!!!
10/10 154.4. 2:04 Walk/hike
10/11 154.5 100 minutes walk
10/12 154.5 1:36 hike with hill
10/13 154.6 1:20 walk -gentle slope
10/14 154.7 - WAY too hot
10/15 154.6. 1:47 AM walk
10/16 154.7. 3:39 major hike - up 75 stories!!
10/17 154.6 1:18 AM hike to avoid heat
Trend wt going up. Will see what happens next few days.... could be nothing...
Trend wt inching up. Watching it. Back to exercise in a big way that often impacts water retention...for me.
This is still very exciting to be in 154’s!
Intrigued to see where this 2nd journey will take me 💐
SW 228.3 1/1/16
Lost weight over 3 years
In maintenance goal range past 25 months Now trying to edge lower as COVID is a great time for me to do so.
11 weeks to my 5 year anniversary of beginning this journey!1 -
My Name is Donna. I am 60 years old and I live in the Midwest USA. I am 5’ 5” tall. My relapse in my weight loss journey started last November (2019) so I am here to make sure my situation does not get worse as we enter another season that is laden with many food-filled holidays. Most challenges weigh daily or weekly. I will experiment with weighing intermittently during this challenge.
My highest weight: 253
Highest weight on MFP: 235
Weight on Aug 20, 2020 (Challenge start): 209.5
Goal: 194.5 by January 1st 2020
I am starting this challenge late.
October 18: 208.2 My weight went up overnight. Too much bread.
******* THANK YOU @ZAMPHIR66 FOR STARTING THIS CHALLENGE*****************
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Starting weight: 167.4
Today's weight: 160
Trend weight: 159.8
Total Lost: 7.4
Days until 1/1/21: 75!
Goal weight: 1551 -
I would like to join too!
Start date: 19/10/20
Starting weight: 184.6
January 4th 2021 weight: 150.02 -
I would like to join too!
Start date: 19/10/20
Starting weight: 184.6
January 4th 2021 weight: 150.0
@Rukhsans Welcome!!
3.14 lbs per week is ambitious. 3.14x3,500=10,999 or 1570 deficit of calories PER DAY.
Usually, unless there is a medical necessity, it’s generally recommended not to lose more than 1-2lbs per week. And it’s recommended not to eat fewer than 1200 calories per day.
You don’t want to lose too
Much muscle!
However I’ see you’ve been here a few years, so likely you have a plan!!!
Good Luck!1 -
My 10 Day Trending weights:
157.2 8/20/20 START
157.0 8/27/20 -0.2
156.8 9/3/20 -0.2
156.2 9/10/20 -0.6
155.6 9/17/20 -0.6
155.1 9/24/20 -0.5
154.7 10/1/20 -0.4
154.5 10/8/20 -0.2
-3lbs in 7 weeks = -0.43 lb/wk 😃
10/15/20
10/22/20
10/29/20Last 10 days Trend weights:
10/10 154.5 2:04 Walk/hike
10/11 154.5 100 minutes walk
10/12 154.5 1:36 hike with hill
10/13 154.6 1:20 walk -gentle slope
10/14 154.7 - WAY too hot
10/15 154.6. 1:47 AM walk
10/16 154.7. 3:39 major hike - up 75 stories!!
10/17 154.7 1:18 AM hike to avoid heat
10/18 154.7 134 min walk -climb
10/19 154.7. 137 min walk - flat
Trend wt going up. Will see what happens next few days.... could be nothing...
Trend wt inching up. Watching it. Back to exercise in a big way that often impacts water retention...for me.
Seems to be leveling & inching down- watching it
This is still very exciting to be in 154’s!
Intrigued to see where this 2nd journey will take me 💐
SW 228.3 1/1/16
Lost weight over 3 years
In maintenance goal range past 25 months Now trying to edge lower as COVID is a great time for me to do so.
11 weeks to my 5 year anniversary of beginning this journey!
1 -
Bemybestby60
Starting weight: 193 lbs
Today's weight: 192
14 day moving average: 192.28
Days until 1/1/21: 71
Goal weight: 175 lbs
Did not post last week because my train went off the track with Thanksgiving. Back on the track.1 -
My Name is Donna. I am 60 years old and I live in the Midwest USA. I am 5’ 5” tall. My relapse in my weight loss journey started last November (2019) so I am here to make sure my situation does not get worse as we enter another season that is laden with many food-filled holidays. Most challenges weigh daily or weekly. I will experiment with weighing intermittently during this challenge.
My highest weight: 253
Highest weight on MFP: 235
Weight on Aug 20, 2020 (Challenge start): 209.5
Goal: 194.5 by January 1st 2020
I am starting this challenge late.
October 18: 208.2 My weight went up overnight. Too much bread.
October 21: 206.2 Wow! Proud of my changes but it will likely level off soon on my scale.
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May 6th I weighed 225.3
August 20th I weighed 205.7
Today I am at 197.5
5.5 to maintenance
Days until 1/1/21: 725 -
Bemybestby60 wrote: »Bemybestby60
Starting weight: 193 lbs
Today's weight: 192
14 day moving average: 192.28
Days until 1/1/21: 71
Goal weight: 175 lbs
Did not post last week because my train went off the track with Thanksgiving. Back on the track.
Hey @Bemybestby60 !
Losing 18lbs in 10 weeks is a deficit of
1.8lbs x 3,500csls/lb or 6,300 cals/week or 900 calorie deficit daily.
I’m wondering if you want to re-set your 1/1/21 goal to a lb a week? Or a 500 calorie deficit? Then, if you do lose more, you’ll just be extra happy.1 -
My 10 Day Trending weights:
157.2 8/20/20 START
157.0 8/27/20 -0.2
156.8 9/3/20 -0.2
156.2 9/10/20 -0.6
155.6 9/17/20 -0.6
155.1 9/24/20 -0.5
154.7 10/1/20 -0.4
154.5 10/8/20 -0.2
-3lbs in 7 weeks = -0.43 lb/wk 😃
10/15/20
10/22/20
10/29/20Last 10 days Trend weights:
10/12 154.5 1:36 hike with hill
10/13 154.6 1:20 walk -gentle slope
10/14 154.7 - WAY too hot
10/15 154.6. 1:47 AM walk
10/16 154.7. 3:39 major hike - up 75 stories!!
10/17 154.6 1:18 AM hike to avoid heat
10/18 154.7 134 min walk -climb
10/19 154.6 137 min walk - flat
10/20 154.6 92 min walk
10/21 154.5 2 hour walk
Trend wt going up. Will see what happens next few days.... could be nothing...
Trend wt inching up. Watching it. Back to exercise in a big way that often impacts water retention...for me.
Seems to be leveling & inching down- watching it
Turning in the right direction!!
This is still very exciting to be in 154’s!
Intrigued to see where this 2nd journey will take me 💐
SW 228.3 1/1/16
Lost weight over 3 years
In maintenance goal range past 25 months Now trying to edge lower as COVID is a great time for me to do so.
10 weeks to my 5 year anniversary of beginning this journey!1 -
MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Bemybestby60 wrote: »Bemybestby60
Starting weight: 193 lbs
Today's weight: 192
14 day moving average: 192.28
Days until 1/1/21: 71
Goal weight: 175 lbs
Did not post last week because my train went off the track with Thanksgiving. Back on the track.
Hey @Bemybestby60 !
Losing 18lbs in 10 weeks is a deficit of
1.8lbs x 3,500csls/lb or 6,300 cals/week or 900 calorie deficit daily.
I’m wondering if you want to re-set your 1/1/21 goal to a lb a week? Or a 500 calorie deficit? Then, if you do lose more, you’ll just be extra happy.
Thank you @MadisonMolly2017 for taking your time to figure it out for me. I will sleep on it. I have adjusted my goal once this year. I have been focusing on building habits. I really appreciate your advice.0 -
MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »My 10 Day Trending weights:
157.2 8/20/20 START
157.0 8/27/20 -0.2
156.8 9/3/20 -0.2
156.2 9/10/20 -0.6
155.6 9/17/20 -0.6
155.1 9/24/20 -0.5
154.7 10/1/20 -0.4
154.5 10/8/20 -0.2
-3lbs in 7 weeks = -0.43 lb/wk 😃
10/15/20
10/22/20
10/29/20Last 10 days Trend weights:
10/12 154.5 1:36 hike with hill
10/13 154.6 1:20 walk -gentle slope
10/14 154.7 - WAY too hot
10/15 154.6. 1:47 AM walk
10/16 154.7. 3:39 major hike - up 75 stories!!
10/17 154.6 1:18 AM hike to avoid heat
10/18 154.7 134 min walk -climb
10/19 154.6 137 min walk - flat
10/20 154.6 92 min walk
10/21 154.5 2 hour walk
Trend wt going up. Will see what happens next few days.... could be nothing...
Trend wt inching up. Watching it. Back to exercise in a big way that often impacts water retention...for me.
Seems to be leveling & inching down- watching it
Turning in the right direction!!
This is still very exciting to be in 154’s!
Intrigued to see where this 2nd journey will take me 💐
SW 228.3 1/1/16
Lost weight over 3 years
In maintenance goal range past 25 months Now trying to edge lower as COVID is a great time for me to do so.
10 weeks to my 5 year anniversary of beginning this journey!
Congratulations on your 5th year anniversary.0 -
Bemybestby60 wrote: »MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »Bemybestby60 wrote: »Bemybestby60
Starting weight: 193 lbs
Today's weight: 192
14 day moving average: 192.28
Days until 1/1/21: 71
Goal weight: 175 lbs
Did not post last week because my train went off the track with Thanksgiving. Back on the track.
Hey @Bemybestby60 !
Losing 18lbs in 10 weeks is a deficit of
1.8lbs x 3,500csls/lb or 6,300 cals/week or 900 calorie deficit daily.
I’m wondering if you want to re-set your 1/1/21 goal to a lb a week? Or a 500 calorie deficit? Then, if you do lose more, you’ll just be extra happy.
Thank you @MadisonMolly2017 for taking your time to figure it out for me. I will sleep on it. I have adjusted my goal once this year. I have been focusing on building habits. I really appreciate your advice.
@Bemybestby60
Of course! It’s so individual...done our motivated by stretch goals & some are overwhelmed by them. You know you❣️0
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