20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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Up_n_Running wrote: »Boyfriend bought lots of sweets / cakes at shop.
It's easier to just blame him for buying them....but he didn't force me to eat I guess. It can be so hard to resist sweet treats when they are put in front of you grrrr.
I better do plenty walking tomorrow! 🚶🏼♀️
Fast for a 5 hours with drinking lots of water that also should help.3 -
April 2nd 170
April 9th 171
April 16th 169
April 22nd 168.4
April 30 167.6
May 7 167.4
May 14 166.6
May 21 166.4
May 29 165.2 🎉
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We are going to an afternoon party today. It is so dreary out unfortunately. I made this new dip recipe that tastes so good...ugh, I will resist over doing it. I also plan on not drinking any alcohol at this party so that is calories and brain cells saved. I'll see what is offered and try to make sensible choices. I am so close to the next "ends in 0" number on the scale, I do not want to blow it.
We turned down a dinner invitation last night. My SIL invited us and another couple out for Indian food. I politely declined saying we were not drinking or eating out and just no thanks. She countered with, "Indian food is not fattening" but believe me, I can stuff myself with naan. What I didn't say out loud is that, "the four of you are heavy drinkers and we are just not into that right now." I already mentioned here that my husband is experiencing sleep apnea, probably at least partially due to his weight. You would think his own sister would understand why I was declining the offer. Well no, she was obviously miffed at me. Oh well, that can't be helped.
Enjoy your Sunday friends! Have a healthy day
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@WeatherJane you are doing so well! I didn’t even realize until I read your post that we’ve reached the half way point. What a great idea to check in with progress so far and to set new goals for the last 2 months. Here’s mine:
Since April 1- lost 6.7 lbs
July 31 goal- lose 5 lbs (0.5 lbs per week)
This is exactly what I needed right now! I have to confess that I am so freaked out about being close to my goal weight. I don’t know how to ‘do maintenance’and I’m worried about slipping into old habits. So my new plan for the second half of this challenge is to scale back from aiming to lose 1 lb/ wk to just 0.5lbs per week and see how that feels. I think that will help me understand better what maintenance will look and feel like which hopefully will ease my anxiety about it. I think it will also help me stay committed to healthy habits without that very satisfying, motivating incentive of seeing the numbers on the scale go down. I will continue to focus on sustainable daily healthy habits including meal planning/prepping/ logging and daily exercise.
For those of you who have been here since April 1st, what’s your halfway progress and what are your goals for the second half?
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »Press reset!!! Where I live restrictions have been increased to slow the spread of the virus. My daughter who is in grade 12 has been back to online learning and will likely not be back to school as cases are rising and healthcare system at the brink of disaster. It's been very depressing and an emotional time watching her experience "grief" due to all she has lost this year. I've been struggling with any additional weight loss and just basically maintaining. I have to remain positive that there is a light at the end of the tunnel and remain strong for her! I've pressed the reset button today like others! This group has been so inspiring and I've realized that we may be from all over but we are all in this together...weight and Covid! Hugs to you all!
Having this group has made the whole misery of Covid feel less isolating. We really are in this together. I’m so sorry for your daughter. I feel for kids that age. They have given up so much that really matters to them through all of this.
Good luck on your reset but also, congratulations on being able to maintain during restrictions, shut downs and overall stress. You’ve got this!
Thank you we will all get through this!!! 6 -
@Shannonkelly08 Sending you a big hug😃Press that reset and do this for YOU!! Practice self-care so you can support those you love during these challenging times. We are here to support each on this journey.
@shnerb00 - I'm so happy that you have reached your goal! Gives me hope🌞
Thank you so much...this group has been a big support and I look forward to catching up with everyone's successes and setbacks as we all are on the same journey...maybe different destination 6 -
My husband just got a wake up call concerning his weight at his colonoscopy this morning. The anesthesiologist took one look at him and said, I am guessing you have sleep apnea and I'll take a look while you are under." Well he snores like a grizzly bear so this does not surprise me. He absolutely needs to lose at least 50 lbs. So like it or not, he will be on a weight loss journey with me. I told him I'm not buying another fattening thing and I am not going to enable his poor diet choices. If he wants ice cream, he's going to have to go get that himself. Honestly though this will be better for ME as well. A lot of my poor choices stem from eating out with him. That has got to stop.
Wishing you and your husband success...keep us posted!!!5 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
June GW - 145
July 31 GW - 140 (revised from 145) Losing faster than I thought I would be.
March loss: -7.4
April loss: -7.2
May loss: -5.6
Loss TD: -20.2 Wow, I could never have imagined this when I started.
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
Apr 30: 158
May 1: 157.2
May 6: 156.8
May 13: 155.0
May 20: 154.2
May 27: 153
May 31: 151.6
I hit my May goal and my 3 month goal this month of losing 20lbs. I'm so happy for all the support as I couldn't have done it without MFP!7 -
My name is Donna and I am 61 in May. I live in the Midwest of the USA. 5' 5" tall. My starting weight was 253. I have relapsed in the past year and need to get back on track. I am type 2 diabetic and in remission for breast cancer. Health is my #1 priority.
My goal in this challenge is to lose 15 pounds and land firmly in Onederland.
I would love to join! Here are my weights so far:
Start Weight: 206.2
Goal Weight: 201.2
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Apr 01: 207.6
Apr 05: 206.6
Apr 12: 207.4
Apr 19: 206.0
Apr 26: 204.0
Apr 30: 206.2
May 01: 206.6
May 03: 207.4
May 10: My Birthday! 208.8 I am celebrating this upcoming Sunday with family. This new higher weight is from travel and bad choices. The buck stops here!
May 17: 206.8 I’m happy with this after multiple day celebrations. I chose better than I thought or it is going to catch up with me. We shall see which.
May 24: 210.8 Wow. 4 pounds in one week! Can you tell that my daughter and DGS moved back in? This is going to be difficult!
May 31: 206.4 Better than last week. I worked hard for it. Praying for continued success.
Jun 01:
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Jul 31: Final Weigh In.
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To everyone celebrating and remembering today.6 -
I'm in! My goal is 10 pounds by July 31st. I workout w/a trainer and walk.
Highest weight ever: 192.2
Starting weight: 141.8
Goal weight: 131.8
I weigh in on Mondays.
04/01 - 141.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...4.41 miles in 80 mins
04/05 - 143.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/12 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/19 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day...2 doctor appts
04/26 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/30 - 147.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/01 - 147.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.04 miles in 100 mins
05/03 - 145.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/10 - 147.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/17 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/24 - 146.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/31 - 145.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Chris8 -
Original starting weight - 250.4 (3/01/2021)
Ultimate goal - One-derland!
April
1st - 237.8
8th - 236.4
15th - 234
22nd - 230.2
28th - 228.6
May
1st - 228.8
8th - 226.2
15th - 225.6
22nd - 224.2
28th - 222.4
31st - 2226 -
April 11 SW 160lbs
GW 155lbs
April 18 158.2
May 7 156.8
May 15 155.4
May 25 158
May 31 157
Daily Macro's met? Working on it, its been a better week.5 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
June GW - 146
July 31 GW - 140
March loss: -7.4
April loss: -7.2
May loss: -5.6
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
Apr 30: 158
May 1: 157.2
May 6: 156.8
May 13: 155.0
May 20: 154.2
May 27: 153
May 31: 151.6
June 1: 152
June 4:
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June 18:
June 25:
June 30:
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Okay so I'm 14.4 lbs down I should make 20lbs by July if I stick with it. I'm aiming for 7lbs lost in June from this point forward9
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HW: 215 (1/1/21)
GW for 7/31:170
UGW: 140-145
4/6/21 - 202
4/12/21 - 199.2
4/20/21 - 196.2
4/27/21 - 192.8
5/4/21 - 192.8
5/11/21 - 192.2
5/18/21 - 189.2
5/25/21 - 186.2
6/1/21 - 183.6
Only 3.7 pounds to go until I am no longer obese, and only overweight (according to BMI). I'm super happy!!10 -
Looks like people are having a good week! Sun is shining and I'm happier when that happens. Easier to get out and move when it's so nice out. I'm ignoring the fact my leafs lost and cheering on the habs. I'd love to hear something positive going on with all of you. Michelle7
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I'm in! My goal is 10 pounds by July 31st. I workout w/a trainer and walk.
Highest weight ever: 192.2
Starting weight: 141.8
Goal weight: 131.8
I weigh in on Mondays.
04/01 - 141.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...4.41 miles in 80 mins
04/05 - 143.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/12 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/19 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day...2 doctor appts
04/26 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/30 - 147.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/01 - 147.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.04 miles in 100 mins
05/03 - 145.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/10 - 147.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/17 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/24 - 146.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/31 - 145.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/01 - 145.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...5.50 miles in 94 mins in 94 degree heat!!
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Chris4 -
My name is Donna and I am 61 in May. I live in the Midwest of the USA. 5' 5" tall. My starting weight was 253. I have relapsed in the past year and need to get back on track. I am type 2 diabetic and in remission for breast cancer. Health is my #1 priority.
My goal in this challenge is to lose 15 pounds and land firmly in Onederland.
I would love to join! Here are my weights so far:
Start Weight: 206.2
Goal Weight: 201.2
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)
Apr 01: 207.6
Apr 05: 206.6
Apr 12: 207.4
Apr 19: 206.0
Apr 26: 204.0
Apr 30: 206.2
May 01: 206.6
May 03: 207.4
May 10: My Birthday! 208.8 I am celebrating this upcoming Sunday with family. This new higher weight is from travel and bad choices. The buck stops here!
May 17: 206.8 I’m happy with this after multiple day celebrations. I chose better than I thought or it is going to catch up with me. We shall see which.
May 24: 210.8 Wow. 4 pounds in one week! Can you tell that my daughter and DGS moved back in? This is going to be difficult!
May 31: 206.4 Better than last week. I worked hard for it. Praying for continued success.
Jun 01: 205.6 A nice way to start the month.
Jun 07:
Jun 15:
Jun 22:
Jun 29:
Jun 30:
Jul 01:
Jul 06:
Jul 13:
Jul 20:
Jul 27:
Jul 31: Final Weigh In.
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Toronto6fan wrote: »Looks like people are having a good week! Sun is shining and I'm happier when that happens. Easier to get out and move when it's so nice out. I'm ignoring the fact my leafs lost and cheering on the habs. I'd love to hear something positive going on with all of you. Michelle
I'll share something positive. My 2 year old is toilet trained. Yay!9 -
Toronto6fan wrote: »Looks like people are having a good week! Sun is shining and I'm happier when that happens. Easier to get out and move when it's so nice out. I'm ignoring the fact my leafs lost and cheering on the habs. I'd love to hear something positive going on with all of you. Michelle
I'm sorry the Leafs lost, but Marner and Matthews for some reason just weren't putting up the points. I think the Habs did a great job of shutting them down. The Habs do have Price and a fantastic 4 defence. Now if only we could score more....on to the Jets game tonight. I hope we find our offence during this series.
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Original starting weight - 250.4 (3/01/2021)
Ultimate goal - One-derland!
April
1st - 237.8
8th - 236.4
15th - 234
22nd - 230.2
28th - 228.6
May
1st - 228.8
8th - 226.2
15th - 225.6
22nd - 224.2
28th - 222.4
31st - 222
Jun 01: 223.8--- Can't hide the food I ate on Memorial Day
huh?!
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Taking the FIL out to dinner tonight to his favorite pizza place. Yikes! I looked at the menu online and see that I can get a salad. Must.Fit.In.Dress.ForWedding in 3 weeks!
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Checking in:
April 1: 207.6
April 8: 207.4
April 15: 207.6
April 22: 203.4
April 29: 201.6
April: -6 lbs!
May 6: 200.4
May 13: 196.6
May 20: 193.4
May 27: 191.6
May: -8.8 lbs!
June 3: 189.2
Being below 190 this morning really put a smile on my face! Gave me all the motivation I need to get through the 180’s!
Good luck everyone!
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Reached my first milestone that I allowed myself a treat day. The milestone was 225 lbs because when I went to Costa Rica that was the weight limit for much of the fun activities. I am going to St. Lucia next April and want to be fit and able to participate in anything I want.
I changed my goal from 25lbs to 30lbs since I am almost at my goal now.
SW: 294.6
April 1 SW: 249.8
June 3 CW: 225.2
Change: -24.6 lbs
Target Weight: lose 30 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 219.8
Overall TW: 15511 -
Congratulations on your progress!EternalTruth wrote: »Reached my first milestone that I allowed myself a treat day. The milestone was 225 lbs because when I went to Costa Rica that was the weight limit for much of the fun activities. I am going to St. Lucia next April and want to be fit and able to participate in anything I want.
I changed my goal from 25lbs to 30lbs since I am almost at my goal now.
SW: 294.6
April 1 SW: 249.8
June 3 CW: 225.2
Change: -24.6 lbs
Target Weight: lose 30 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 219.8
Overall TW: 155
I can relate: I went to Hawaii, and I took a cruise to Cabo San Lucas. On both occasions, there were opportunities for zip lining, but the weight limit was 250. I was 300+!
Now, I'm at 242... looking forward to that next opportunity!
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HW : 170
SW : 165
5/28: 161.8
6/4: 163.8
6/11:
6/18:
6/25:
GW by July 1: 150
UGW: 145
As you can see I gained 2 lbs this week. The big hibachi dinner full of rice and noodles we indulged in last night did not help. But it was a celebration for my granddaughter and its so fun watching the chef prepare it all at your table I just lost myself in it all. I had maintained all week and blew it last night. I am hoping this is some salt/water retention thing that will just fall off. Back to basics today.8 -
MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 34 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
March 31st starting weight: 264
July 31st goal weight: 230
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to ~20% body fat)
Mar 31 : 264.0 (starting weight)
Apr 02 : 261.9 : lost 2.1, total loss = 2.1
Apr 09 : 261.2 : lost 0.7, total loss = 2.8
Apr 16 : 265.3 : gained 4.1, total loss = -1.3
Apr 23 : 257.9 : lost 7.4, total loss = 6.1
Apr 30 : 253.2 : lost 4.7, total loss = 10.8
May 07 : 254.3 : gained 1.1, total loss = 9.7
May 14 : 253.4 : lost 0.9, total loss = 10.6
May 21 : 253.1 : lost 0.3, total loss = 10.9
May 28 : 246.3 : lost 6.8, total loss = 17.7
Jun 04 : 242.8 : lost 3.5, total loss = 21.2
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Jul 30 :
Goal : 230.0 : desired loss = 34.0 (changed my goal to -34 pounds)
Actual :9 -
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