20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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@frankwbrown
Wishing you a speedy recovery. Congrats on your many successes. You are an inspiration!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 pounds and land firmly in Onederland.
I would love to join! Here are my weights so far:
Start Weight: 207.6
Goal Weight: 187.6
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: 204.2 Clearly I’ll never make the 20 pound loss but a girl can dream, right?.....Onward for any progress this old girl can get. Good health is the overall goal and continued weight loss is a huge part of that plan.
Jun 15: 201.8 This has been a good week for me. I am down quite a bit overnight due to a very low calorie day yesterday. Today I will increase them but with all thoughtfulness to my plan.
Jun 21: 199.0 Onderland by a thread. I don’t want to drop this ball. I will focus in the short-term on getting it a little further away from the 200 mark.
Jun 28: 197.6 I had to cancel trip today. I was so sick yesterday evening and all night. A little better today but not 100% Possible gall bladder or diverticulitis attack, probably from too many almonds day before yesterday. Horrid pain. This is a big overnight drop on the scale. Probably from such little eating yesterday (it hurt too bad) and from dehydration. We’ll see what the next few days bring as this is probably a little lower than my weight realistically is.
Jun 30: 196.4 Back in the saddle and doing good. Feeling much better. Wow, the tummy pain was horrendous! I have no idea what was wrong, but I won’t be eating handfuls of nuts again as a snack! Weight has been going great. I probably lost the extra pound due to the 24 hour illness I had so we’ll see how it keeps panning out. In the meantime, I continue with good clean eating habits and try to stay away from sugery snacks! I am down 11.2 pounds since the start of this challenge. Pleased as punch!
Jul 01: 197.6 Scale shows an uptick after the low recorded weight following the tummy illness. I suspected that would happen. This weight is likely where I am really at. Now, time to get moving! I don’t envision myself making original goal but I can see myself making more progress. Time to make my vision a reality!
Jul 05: 198.0 Up a little bit after some travel. To make up for that, I didn’t let the holiday steer me off course. Working it back down and doing well with that. Today I will make another day count. Many very severe stresses this week. I can’t let that pull me down or swallow up my progress. Staying the course!
Jul 12: 195.8 It was a very rough and emotionally stressful past week and I do have a tendency to eat my emotions. I am so glad I reigned it back in and stayed diligent over the weekend too. I am kicking that Covid-19 shut-in weight to the curb. My mini-goal was to reach Onederland and I have firmly done that. My extended goal for this challenge was to reach 187.6 and I know that won’t happen. However, I’m proud of my progress. Today I feel strong. I really really feel that I am on my way to better health. I am thankful for this challenge.
Jul 19:
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Jul 31: Final Weigh in:
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@deepwoodslady Donna- you are doing a fabulous job of dropping weight steadily. Congrats on your progress!5
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RubyRed427 wrote: »@deepwoodslady Donna- you are doing a fabulous job of dropping weight steadily. Congrats on your progress!
@RubyRed427 Thanks so much for the shout-out. Not everyday is perfect but when I am at home or in my own neighborhood (which is 90% of the time), I am really really trying to make some lifestyle changes coupled with reduced calories and carbs to promote the weight loss. The support during the process is invaluable. Thanks a bunch!
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Hope you heal up quick Frank, you are an inspiration6
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It's my birthday today. In the last year I've lost 25 pounds, consistently walked 10000 steps a day and recently added swimming 3x a week. Best present I could have given myself.9
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I'm in! My goal is 10 pounds by July 31st. I workout w/a trainer and walk.
71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
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!!
06/07 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/14 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/21 - 144.0 at 5:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/28 - 145.8 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
06/30 - 146.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/01 - 145.8 at 8:45 a.m. ...5.41 miles in 91 mins
07/05 - 144.6 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
07/12 - 145.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
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frankwbrown wrote: »Hello all,
I was just released from the hospital. I've had a hiatal hernia for some 35 years, and finally had it repaired this past Thursday. I had it repaired because lately I started having a serious side effect from it. The side effect put me in the hospital three times in the last 3 months. Ironically, it's quite likely that my weight loss, coupled with the hiatal hernia, is what allowed the side effect to begin happening. That should be in the past now that the hernia has been repaired.
Some of you may know that last July 10th, I started on a journey to lose 100 pounds in a year. Today is the end of that year. Although I didn't quite make it, primarily due to the medical issue, I did pretty well. And I intend to keep going. I had scheduled a DEXA body scan for yesterday, but cancelled it. The idea was, see what my body fat percentage was at the end of that year.
There's a website, futureme.org, that let's you write letters to your future self and specify a delivery date. I had forgotten, but I was inspired to do just that last January. Today, I was surprised to get this email from myself--written on January 22nd. Here it is:
"Dear FutureMe,
What a struggle this has been. I am currently heavily tempted to enjoy some sweets. I hope you have reached our goal. If so, please have a dessert for me (but only if it's within our calorie limit).
If you haven't reached 230 pounds yet, don't give up. Keep going. I haven't sacrificed these past 7 months just to give up at the end.
Are you going to start maintaining at 230? Or is it possible to keep going? I guess that all depends on what the body scan shows.
Good luck!
- Your PastMe"
I think that's a pretty cool idea, I recommend it to everyone. Send your future self a letter. Let him or her know that you're "in this together".
@frankwbrown;c-46098629;
Frank, you are amazing...love the FutureMe, and very happy to know they were able to repair your hiatal hernia. I actually have one as well, and I'm seeing my Dr. today...with my weight loss or just old age, I've been feeling nauseous these days.
Sir, please take a moment to enjoy and relish in your accomplishment. The dedication you put in to achieving your goal, is just outstanding...
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HW: 306
SW April; 265
CW July 12: 254
GW: 245
My weight loss has slowed, fells like I'm in maintenance mode. But still at it...
Good luck everyone, let's keep pushing...
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I wanted to throw that box of Oreo's on sale right into my shopping cart this morning but then I thought about it a few more seconds and went to the fruit aisle instead. Baby steps.9
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Went to the doctor today; the nurse said she'd take 3 pounds off the weight to account for clothes... I said How about 10 pounds off?
Anyway, My body is a bit screwed up at this moment with a physical problem; nothing too bad, but definitely going to give myself some slack. I've maintained the same weight for two months. Good enough for me.
I talked to a lady who was part of OA. (overeaters anonymous) Anyway, she's been active with that for years. She is thin and healthy. She said to think of only three food items you want to give up and then work on that. (instead of a category). Interesting idea.
I've also maintained the same weight and that's ok! I like that idea of giving up three food items!!! I may try that!!!6 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Hello all,
I was just released from the hospital. I've had a hiatal hernia for some 35 years, and finally had it repaired this past Thursday. I had it repaired because lately I started having a serious side effect from it. The side effect put me in the hospital three times in the last 3 months. Ironically, it's quite likely that my weight loss, coupled with the hiatal hernia, is what allowed the side effect to begin happening. That should be in the past now that the hernia has been repaired.
Some of you may know that last July 10th, I started on a journey to lose 100 pounds in a year. Today is the end of that year. Although I didn't quite make it, primarily due to the medical issue, I did pretty well. And I intend to keep going. I had scheduled a DEXA body scan for yesterday, but cancelled it. The idea was, see what my body fat percentage was at the end of that year.
There's a website, futureme.org, that let's you write letters to your future self and specify a delivery date. I had forgotten, but I was inspired to do just that last January. Today, I was surprised to get this email from myself--written on January 22nd. Here it is:
"Dear FutureMe,
What a struggle this has been. I am currently heavily tempted to enjoy some sweets. I hope you have reached our goal. If so, please have a dessert for me (but only if it's within our calorie limit).
If you haven't reached 230 pounds yet, don't give up. Keep going. I haven't sacrificed these past 7 months just to give up at the end.
Are you going to start maintaining at 230? Or is it possible to keep going? I guess that all depends on what the body scan shows.
Good luck!
- Your PastMe"
I think that's a pretty cool idea, I recommend it to everyone. Send your future self a letter. Let him or her know that you're "in this together".
I wish you a speedy recovery!!! You have done amazing...it's a lifestyle, not a diet!
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Good morning friends! I rejoined a walking challenge for six weeks; it starts today. I took two months off because it was too much pressure to walk each day- no matter what. Now, I feel rejuvenated. I also got a great result of a biopsy that I had done last week. I feel lighter already.
Now, I can get back to business and focus on my health and wellness.
Like @JenT304 , I found a video on youtube of affirmations. I listened to it the other day twice and it seems to make a positive difference in my anxious feelings.
https://youtu.be/ZssjZnsN4Gg
Such great news!!!! Love the affirmations!!!!5 -
Thank you all for the well wishes. I am recovering day by day, but of course not as fast as I wish I would. Eating soft foods for a while. One benefit is my appetite is somewhat suppressed.
I had a laparoscopic procedure, so I only have five small incisions in my abdomen (w/ 2-4 staples in each). Unfortunately, that means no immersion in water (let alone swimming) for a number of weeks. That hurts as much as my abdomen, because swimming is my best and favorite exercise.
I've been reflecting on my experience this past year and want to share my thoughts at some point (once they've gelled a bit more).
Meanwhile, congratulations on the progress I see happening, and hang in there if you're not seeing progress. The struggle can be difficult but it's worth it.10 -
Toronto6fan wrote: »It's my birthday today. In the last year I've lost 25 pounds, consistently walked 10000 steps a day and recently added swimming 3x a week. Best present I could have given myself.
Happy Birthday!!!4 -
How is it already the middle of July, crazy. Only a couple more weeks of this challenge, I know that I'll be able to achieve the 20lbs down from April as I only have 1 more pound to go. But I would like to see 140lbs on July 31st, which is a stretch but I can dream right!9
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Is it too late to join this seeing at July 31dt is around the corner? I have been actively trying to lose weight since December so I've kind of already been doing it.
20lbs is my goal! No drinking alcohol, no added sugar, exercising everyday has been my goals. I've hit all my goals most days...
Will update my progress July 31st!8 -
Jwhitegarcia wrote: »Is it too late to join this seeing at July 31dt is around the corner? I have been actively trying to lose weight since December so I've kind of already been doing it.
20lbs is my goal! No drinking alcohol, no added sugar, exercising everyday has been my goals. I've hit all my goals most days...
Will update my progress July 31st!
Never too late! Happy to have you in our group. Sounds like you've been on track for awhile! Good job!
I am starting a new thread which I'll post here at the end of July. It will be for the next three months, similar goals.10 -
Today I made fish for lunch. I put a pesto on it that I made and then grilled it. It was pretty good. I felt healthier after I finished. LOL Anyway, little by little trying to improve my eating habits with nutrition in mind.12
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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
Jun 07: 219.6
Jun 15: 218
Jun 22: 217.6
Jun 29: 217
Jun 30: 216.8
Jul 01: 217
Jul 08: 215.8
Jul 15: 212.8
Jul 22:
Jul 29:
Jul 31:6 -
How is it already the middle of July, crazy. Only a couple more weeks of this challenge, I know that I'll be able to achieve the 20lbs down from April as I only have 1 more pound to go. But I would like to see 140lbs on July 31st, which is a stretch but I can dream right!
@Annawan24 I was just thinking the same! July 15already🙄 Congrats on your achievement👍5 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »Toronto6fan wrote: »It's my birthday today. In the last year I've lost 25 pounds, consistently walked 10000 steps a day and recently added swimming 3x a week. Best present I could have given myself.
Happy Birthday!!!
@Toronto6fan Happy Birthday!2 -
Hey Everyone🤗
Wow lots going on in everyone's life!!
I'm all over the place to be honest...think I actually forgot to record my present weight at last check in🤣Think it was 154?
Anyway, haven't gained which is good but wondering if I will make that target of 150 by July 31.? Gonna try, but feel like my committment has wavered quite a bit the last week and a half.
SW 162 Jan/21
GW 150 July/21
UGW 145 Aug/21
Today's Weight 152.2 Jul 14/21
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Hello! Nice to read all the updates after a little vacation.
Hope you had a great birthday @Toronto6fan !
@Up_n_Running those darn office cookies. So good and so tempting!
@frankwbrown wishing you a speedy recovery. Amazing progress and love the letter! what a nice way reflect on your year!
@RubyRed427 @shannonkelly08 and @lperkins5 you can celebrate everyday that you maintain the losses you’ve worked so hard for. Keep it up!
I wasn’t tracking while on vacation, but I feel pretty good about the choices I made. I certainly had some treats but I think I managed to treat moderately and feel back on track today.
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@Up_n_Running early you mentioned getting a tattoo. I'm curious if you got it?4
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MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose (30) 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
Jun 11 : 242.2 : lost 0.6, total loss = 21.8
Jun 18 : 237.9 : lost 4.3, total loss = 26.1
Jun 25 : 243.8 : gained 5.9, total loss = 20.2
Jul 02 : 245.0 : gained 1.2, total loss = 19.0
Jul 09 : 243.2 : lost 1.8, total loss = 20.8
Jul 16 : 232.6 : lost 10.6, total loss = 31.4
Jul 23 :
Jul 30 :
Goal : 230.0 : desired loss = 34.0
Actual :4 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
June GW - 146
July Challenge GW- 144.4
July 31 GW - 140
March loss: -7.4
April loss: -7.2
May loss: -5.6
June loss: -4.2
Total loss: -24.4
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: 151.8
June 11: 150.4
June 18: 148.6
June 25: 148.6
June 30: 147.6
July 1: 147.8
July 9: 146.4
July 16:145.0 - almost there!
July 23:
July 31:4 -
Yes!!!! Managed to stay in a maintenance window (even dropped a little) while on vacation, away from home, eating out, no scale, no tracking, no internet, and lots of socializing! I stuck to eating at meal times choosing veggies and fruit as much as possible, I said yes to all the things (wine, treats, carbs etc, but did not eat/drink anything excessively. Feeling like this lifestyle is doable and still enjoyable. Big confidence booster 😁
Highest Dec 160.2
Goal Weight 130
4/02 142.0
4/09 142.0
4/16 140.6
4/23 139.4
4/30 138.8
5/07 136.2
5/14 137.6
5/21 135.6
5/28 135.3 HALF WAY -6.7 🎉
06/04 135.6
06/11 134.9
06/18 133.0
06/25 134.8
07/06 135.6
07/16 134.4
07/23
07/30
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frankwbrown wrote: »MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose (30) 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
Jun 11 : 242.2 : lost 0.6, total loss = 21.8
Jun 18 : 237.9 : lost 4.3, total loss = 26.1
Jun 25 : 243.8 : gained 5.9, total loss = 20.2
Jul 02 : 245.0 : gained 1.2, total loss = 19.0
Jul 09 : 243.2 : lost 1.8, total loss = 20.8
Jul 16 : 232.6 : lost 10.6, total loss = 31.4
Jul 23 :
Jul 30 :
Goal : 230.0 : desired loss = 34.0
Actual :
Wow! How’s the recovery going?3 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
June GW - 146
July Challenge GW- 144.4
July 31 GW - 140
March loss: -7.4
April loss: -7.2
May loss: -5.6
June loss: -4.2
Total loss: -24.4
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: 151.8
June 11: 150.4
June 18: 148.6
June 25: 148.6
June 30: 147.6
July 1: 147.8
July 9: 146.4
July 16:145.0 - almost there!
July 23:
July 31:
Doing great @Annawan24 !3
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