20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31

frankwbrown

MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
(highest weight: 330 on 7/10/2020; ultimate goal weight: 220)

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
...

Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0

EternalTruth

It’s the end of week one for this challenge and I am happy to to say I have been doing really well with walking by going well over my daily goal most days. Today is my rest day due to the weather.

I see lots of other positive reports so I congratulate those who are meeting their goals and I know how hard that can be especially when we are doing everything right but our bodies don’t want to cooperate with us with the numbers. It all adds up in the long run though and the long term is what truly matters. Best wishes and good health to you all!

Overall SW: 294.6
April 1 SW: 249.8
April 9 CW: 247.2
Change: -2.6lbs
Target Weight: lose 25 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 225.8
Overall TW: 155

WeatherJane

Highest weight 225 (Jan 2020)
Challenge starting weight 176.4
Challenge weight loss goal 10-15 lbs

Apr 2: 176.4
Apr 9: 174.2

shnerb00

HW 160.2 (Dec 2020)
SW 143.0
GW 125.0-130.0

4/02 142.0
4/09 142.0 no change... no big deal! I had a couple of days completely off plan while I visited with my vaccinated parents for the first time since October. We had appetizers galore and visited long past bedtime. I am grateful for the time together and grateful that I can hop back on plan today!

shannonkelly08

shnerb00 wrote: »

HW 160.2 (Dec 2020)
SW 143.0
GW 125.0-130.0

4/02 142.0
4/09 142.0 no change... no big deal! I had a couple of days completely off plan while I visited with my vaccinated parents for the first time since October. We had appetizers galore and visited long past bedtime. I am grateful for the time together and grateful that I can hop back on plan today!

That's so awesome you got to spend that time with your parents and enjoyed every minute of it...totally acceptable!!!!!

RunDMC2021

So, I'm having a really lousy day, and remembered the portioned out "treats" I had in the fridge....and just ate ALL OF THEM. About 1050 calories😩. Feeling pretty ashamed that I went back on what I just said mere hours ago on here.
This morning I truly thought I may have found a solution to this binge eating. I'm really sick of being a slave to refined sugar addiction. I'm mad now and gonna go for a big walk, maybe workout as planned and try not to let this huge slip up derail me completely. One step forward and two back, but then three forward again!!
Thanks for letting me vent & share my failures and successes 🙏

Toronto6fan

April 2nd 170
April 9th 171
But I'm walked 10,000 steps 5 days and did 2 weights workouts so I'm ignoring the gain

nikimarie2019

Starting weight (November 2020): 209
April 1st: 202.2
April 9th: 200.4

Goal for July 31: 185
Ultimate goal: 169

Hoping to get back below 200 this week!!

RubyRed427

rnc52012 wrote: »

So, I'm having a really lousy day, and remembered the portioned out "treats" I had in the fridge....and just ate ALL OF THEM. About 1050 calories😩. Feeling pretty ashamed that I went back on what I just said mere hours ago on here.
This morning I truly thought I may have found a solution to this binge eating. I'm really sick of being a slave to refined sugar addiction. I'm mad now and gonna go for a big walk, maybe workout as planned and try not to let this huge slip up derail me completely. One step forward and two back, but then three forward again!!
Thanks for letting me vent & share my failures and successes 🙏

One strategy could be to find out your trigger and have an alternative idea ready! Like have the tea cup, tea bag and hot water all ready to use. Or buy sugar free gummy bears...or just buy a little portion bag of your favorite treat. (not a big bag to portion out).
I know when I used to binge drink once I got started, I lost my intention of stopping. It was never enough.
Maybe that's how your mind worked. I found having substitutes nearby and not buying your treat is also a good idea.
Sending you hugs! I have been there.

shnerb00

rnc52012 wrote: »

So, I'm having a really lousy day, and remembered the portioned out "treats" I had in the fridge....and just ate ALL OF THEM. About 1050 calories😩. Feeling pretty ashamed that I went back on what I just said mere hours ago on here.
This morning I truly thought I may have found a solution to this binge eating. I'm really sick of being a slave to refined sugar addiction. I'm mad now and gonna go for a big walk, maybe workout as planned and try not to let this huge slip up derail me completely. One step forward and two back, but then three forward again!!
Thanks for letting me vent & share my failures and successes 🙏

Oh boy. Those days are tough ones but try not to beat yourself up. It’s all about trying something, reflecting and adapting if needed. You tried what you thought might work. It didn’t work the way you hoped so just keeping trying something else. You’re absolutely right... 3 steps forward!!

shnerb00

I love listening to podcasts when I walk or drive and I stumbled upon this one called Half Size Me that I really enjoy so thought I’d share:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/half-size-me/id502334416

The host has lost over 100 lbs, shares ideas and coaches people with varying goals.

Are there any other podcast listeners out there? If so, what are your favourites for motivation?

kbj001

Feeling great this week after meal planning, and sticking to plan! This is 100% the thing that works best for me and prevents mindless snacking. I allow 1500 calories per day (I just override the MFP amount) and enter the plan 1-2 days in advance so there is no question about what I’m eating on that day.

April Goal Weight: 170
Ultimate Goal Weight:158 lbs

Apr 5: 173.8 lbs
Apr 10: 170 lbs
Apr 17
Apr 24:

RubyRed427

shnerb00 wrote: »

I love listening to podcasts when I walk or drive and I stumbled upon this one called Half Size Me that I really enjoy so thought I’d share:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/half-size-me/id502334416

The host has lost over 100 lbs, shares ideas and coaches people with varying goals.

Are there any other podcast listeners out there? If so, what are your favourites for motivation?

Thanks! I listen to podcast while I walk. I'll try this one!

frankwbrown

shnerb00 wrote: »

I love listening to podcasts when I walk or drive and I stumbled upon this one called Half Size Me that I really enjoy so thought I’d share:

https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/half-size-me/id502334416

The host has lost over 100 lbs, shares ideas and coaches people with varying goals.

Are there any other podcast listeners out there? If so, what are your favourites for motivation?

I normally listen to music as I walk and swim, but maybe I'll give this a try. Thanks!

pet1127

Can I still join oh pls pls

Nataliapavl

Hello Everyone! I know this challenged started late March but I would love to join! I will post my weight tomorrow. I want to loose about 15-20 lbs by June 24

shnerb00

Welcome aboard @pet1127 and @Nataliapavl !!!

Bill70sStrong

I'll join;
Left my weight creep up....time to get back at it!

Starting Weight; 183
Goal weight; 160

Not putting a time frame on losing, when I get there, I get there.

I was at 192.8 on 3/14, so I'm happy with progress so far!

julsmarshall

Sundays are my weigh i. day so here goes!
Starting weight (March 21): 233.4
April 1st: 222.4
April 11th: 217.3
Loss so far this month: 5.1 pounds
Goal for July 31: 195
Ultimate goal: 185ish

rjnl

I'd like to join, I am attempting to count macros, and am needing some accountability. I am going to make a starting goal of 5 lbs because I tend to get discouraged easily. I hang too much emotion on that damn scale.

April 11 SW 160lbs
GW 155lbs

Daily Macro's met?
April 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18