20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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I'd like to join this. I'll report weight on Friday.
My goals:
> exercise every day
> log food every day
Karen (StealthChess) in NJ5 -
pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
Great question!
Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me and kind of feels like rewarding myself a bit for dietary diligence throughout the week.
Thanks for the response...and great reasons....Let's keep it going!2 -
frankwbrown wrote: »
I can relate; we have much in common. I've gone from a tight size 44 to a comfortable 42, with my belly circumference going from 53 inches to 46 inches. And I'm just under 265 pounds today. It's a long journey with a great reward at the end. (although weight maintenance will be another journey!)Welcome everyone to the group. It's a great group and has been a huge motivator for me. At my highest I weighted 306, which is extremely obese. Today I'm at 265, and the good news for me is I was able to get into a size 46 pants that I have not gotten into for years. And I was able to go upstairs in my house without throwing a rope up, hooking it on the banister and pulling myself upstairs...well, it felt like that's what I needed to do anyway.
I'm with @kwgrandma on this, for similar reasons. I've used Friday weigh-in's as an incentive: if I lose my target weight for the week, I earn a special treat for the weekend. But I can see someone preferring Monday.pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
Great question!
Since my husband and I enjoy eating out on weekends (it’s been take-out since Covid) and those foods are more difficult to calculate even with MFP, I weigh in on Friday morning. That way I know where my weight is before allowing myself to partake in what might be more caloric foods. It’s worked well for me and kind of feels like rewarding myself a bit for dietary diligence throughout the week.- Monday: a time to reset after the weekend; a new start...
- Friday: ending the week, and possibly earning a reward.
Wow, you are doing GREAT! I'm still dreaming about a 42 inch waist...I'm hoping to at least change out to a smaller belt by July...smile!5 -
This group has helped me take my own advise, and I’ll share that later...but for now, If you all don't mind, I'd like to do some research, pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?
I love Monday’s for the fresh start but Fridays for having something to work toward all week. I find the weekdays the easiest to stay on track so I’m most likely to see progress at the end of the work week. Haven’t decided yet which day I’ll pick for this group ... leaning toward Friday.
Thanks, @shnerb00, I too struggle which Friday vs. Monday, I'm not sure if I trust myself to limit my intake over the weekend. I love the finer things in life, especially great wine, steaks, desserts, and my other guilty pleasure of peanuts. I do weigh myself everyone single day, but only count it on my official weigh-in day...3 -
“This group has helped me take my own advise, and I’ll share that later...but for now, If you all don't mind, I'd like to do some research, pros and cons... the question is, which is the best day to weigh-in and why, Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday?”
I tend to weigh on Fridays for the same reason as others have mentioned.
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I think Fridays would be a good weigh in day. It may keep me motivated for the weekend, if I have good success during the week.
Welcome to the thread, everyone!
I am back from a vacation ; and my friend @JenT304 says dont weigh yourself for a week. Good advice! As much as I think I ate pretty well ; I did have three key lime pie pieces last week.
Today, I came home and will probably skip dinner to shrink my appetite and belly a bit. Or I may go get a fresh pressed juice nearby; I like apple, celery and carrot. And a wheat grass shot!
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Welcome home, @RubyRed427 ! I'm glad you had fun. Yes, do not weigh yourself until you are well back into your routine!5
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I' d love to join you! I aim to loose 20 pounds too, I will do low carb, over 10,000 steps a day and plank. Let's see, I need to remind myself to weigh in!9
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Just signed up today, love this idea! Starting at 206 lbs and would love to get back down to 185. Lets do this!10
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Welcome home @RubyRed427, I love key lime pie...4
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RubyRed427 wrote: »I think Fridays would be a good weigh in day. It may keep me motivated for the weekend, if I have good success during the week.
Welcome to the thread, everyone!
I am back from a vacation ; and my friend @JenT304 says dont weigh yourself for a week. Good advice! As much as I think I ate pretty well ; I did have three key lime pie pieces last week.
Today, I came home and will probably skip dinner to shrink my appetite and belly a bit. Or I may go get a fresh pressed juice nearby; I like apple, celery and carrot. And a wheat grass shot!
Oh yum...that juice sounds yummy!! A little detox never hurt anyone...get back on track after a well deserved vacation! I think I will be weighing in on Friday as well...holds you accountable for the weekend!3 -
March ending weight: 256.6
1st April: 254.8
A good start for the challenge. I've put so much hard work into the last week. Just gotta keep it up!7 -
April 1st - I am ready to start this. Really looking forward to see if I reach my goal by the end. Not so much fingers crossed but more keeping them away from high sugar foods I seem to love so much.
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Have a good star everyone!
SW 1st April: 154.1 (I am stuck forever in this weight!)5 -
HW 170
January 1 165
April 1 161.4
GW 140
I doubt I can lose 20 more lbs but I'm going to try. Thanks for keeping the thread going!8 -
I would like to join
SW 183.4
My goals - get back to the things that have helped me be successful managing my wight in my 40's; keep breakfast under 100 calories, eliminate snacking and don't let one overboard meal send me off the rails. I've found weight loss to be such a challenge in my 40's and only possible at strict adherence to 1200 calories that my big focus right now is getting back to these habits.5 -
Hi all!
Dec 1st SW: 294.6
Apr 1st SW: 249.8
Jul 31st GW: 219.8
Ultimate GW: 150
Best wishes and good health to you all!!!9 -
Thanks to @RubyRed427 for keeping this thread going!! I'm motivated to get rid of 20lbs by summer!! Here we go!!
HW: 176.2lbs
Jan 1: 163.2lbs
April 1: 159lbs
Goal: 139lbs
I'm committed to tracking daily and staying under my calorie goal!
Getting on the treadmill for 40 minutes daily!
Allowing a treat day once per week! (This will be my struggle!)
Staying positive and remind myself that's its progress, not perfection!!
We can all do this!!! Have a great Easter weekend!
Shannon8 -
Starting weight (March 21): 233.4
April 1st: 222.4
Loss so far: 11 pounds
Goal for July 31: 195
Ultimate goal: 185ish
Have a great day everyone!4 -
Sw 1 April 170
Gw 31 july 1607
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