15 pounds to lose challenge August-October 31, 2021

chublet25

Starting Weight with MFP: 225 (23/3/21)
Challenge Starting Weight: 167.5 (31/7/21)
Challenge Goal Weight: 140.5 (@ 9lb/mo, my goals are 158.5 on Sept 1, 149.5 on Oct 1, 140.5 on Nov 1)

Aug 3:. ..166.5 (-1)

Aug 10:. 164.5 (-2) I love these long challenges. At the start, my challenge goals seems so impossibly "slim" but it's fun to watch that weight get closer and closer. At 140.5 I will no longer officially be overweight!

Aug 17:
Aug 24:
Aug 31:

August goal: 158.5 pounds

chavje01

Hi, I'm starting the challenge today.
Starting challenge weight: 217lb
Oct 31st goal weight :202
Weigh in will be Tuesday

August 3: 217lb
August 10: 217 lb
August 17
August 24
August 31

cpanus

Thank you RubyRed427 for starting this challenge!

I'm in !!I have 15 to get rid of to get back to my 60 pound goal.

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.

Heaviest ever - 192.2
August start weight - 149.4
October 31st goal weight - 132.2

I weigh in on Mondays. -

08/01 - 149.4
08/02 - 149.2
08/09 - 149.4
08/16 -
08/23 -
08/30 -
08/31 -
August loss/gain -
Challenge loss/gain -

Chris

cpanus

Tried to post it twice...which makes it twice as painful!!

Chris

RunDMC2021

AUG 9TH WEIGH IN
F/54 yrs /5' 5"
TW 154.4lb No loss or gain...whew😉
SW 162lb Jan 2021
LW 152.2lb Jul 16 2021
GW 145 Oct 2021


Very surprised that the # on the scale did not move up since the last weigh in🤔
Day #1(again) of no binging and healthy food choices.
Some of the posts I have read have inspired me to keep going on this journey.
Thank you🙏

nichellesutton783

I’m in!! As of today:

August 9: 206.

My goal is to build strength, lose weight and fit the clothes in my closet because I REFUSE to purchase bigger sizes.

KeepingChocolate

Starting challenge weight: 182 lb
Oct 31st goal weight: 173
Weigh in will be Tuesdays

August 3: 182 lb
August 10: 181 lb
A pound a week feels painfully slow when I’m sticking to my health plan, but in reality, I lose more like 3/4ths of a pound a week (on average) so I know this is a realistic and maintainable loss for me. I can’t help but wish for more. This is my first time doing a challenge like this so it helps me be more objective about my own progress when I see that others have similar experiences.

Oh - and another exciting thing - I’ve logged into MFP for 475 days in a row as of today! Yay for consistency!

RubyRed427

Hi friends, sorry I've been absent. I went to Disney/Universal with my children for seven days and didn't have a second to check MFP. I did make some good decisions like having lots of salads and chicken for lunch/dinners at Disney. I also drank a lot of water and no alcohol. I walked one day 30,000 steps at EPCOT (11 miles); I went to the gym once at the hotel. But the walking was constant. My low steps counts were in the low 20,000s. I cant wait to weigh in Friday. I don't know what I will see - gain or loss.

mona71

@RubyRed427
Sounds like a wonderful time! Thank you for this challenge
I am trying to friend those that have joined- if I miss you please add me and we can cheer each other along

My weigh in days are Wednesdays

2018-Highest weight 151lbs
Jul28-SW 137lbs
Aug4- 136.4lbs
Aug 11-135.2

This week my fitness was not as good as last because I worked 3shifts in a row and was tired, but I ate mindfully and I didn’t eat after 7pm

I am happy to be here and share the journey with all of you!
(I will be going out of town so my next weeks weigh in likely will be Thursday)
Mona

reneeduke1

50yo female, 5'7"

Heaviest weight ever: 213
August Start Weight: 181.6 (weight as of 7/28)
October 31 goal weight: 165

Aug 4: 179.3
Aug 11: 182.3
Aug 18:
Aug 25:

I didn't do very well this week. My husband said it was water weight, I hope he's right. To be honest I didn't eat very well over the weekend either.

frankwbrown

check in:
day 1/7: swam 900 yards in 30:36
day 2/7: swam 900 yards in 30:19
day 3/7: swam 1200 yards in 42:09, also did 45 minute cardio workout.
I am such a happy camper now that I'm back in the pool!

ashleycarole86

Original SW (1/28/21) - 293

August SW - 225
End of Oct GW - 203

08/01 - 225
08/05 - 222.4
08/12 - 221.6

crafty_introvert

I weighed in yesterday but forgot to post on here, so here it is 😂

8/4/21 Challenge starting weight: 290
8/11/21 Current weight: 289.2

I barely lost any weight, but honestly I'm just glad I didn't gain this past week. I wasn't feeling good, so I barely exercised at all. Then, I had a last minute plan to drive over 8 hours for a concert, then drive back the next day. Between road trip food and resting for two days afterwards, I'm just now getting back to normal.

I'm back to making healthy food choices, getting movement when I can. I walked the dog around town twice yesterday, which isn't exactly exercise, but it's better than just putting her in the backyard.

My goal is to lose 1-2 pounds in the next week. I usually eat at a caloric deficit, plus I'm adding in exercise. I'm planning to do a 20+ minutes walk, 3 times a week. Maybe a couple days I'll do yoga, just to keep my back and joint pain to a minimum.

We'll see where I'm at next week! I'm excited to see what I can accomplish

AlyMarieee_xo

Hi everyone!
If it’s not too late I’d really love to join in on this challenge, I’ve been steadily gaining some weight as of late and I’m hoping this is just the thing to help get me back on track with my fitness journey.

I’m a 28 year old female, and my main goal is to lose the weight that I’ve gained back, and hopefully tone a bit while doing so.

August Starting Weight: 168lbs
October Goal Weight: 150lbs

TayaCurragh

Stats:
Biggest weight: 168
Current weight: 151
Goal weight: 130ish for now.

Start: 151
8th August: 150.6
13th August: 150 exactly!

Weighed in 2 days early as I'm visiting a friend for the weekend. Again, not much progress but at least it's going in the right direction.

Ire1234land

Starting Weight (Aug 2nd) 13st 1.5lb (highest ever)
Goal weight: 11st
Challenge Goal Weight: 12st (but hopefully a little bit more!)

Aug 6: 12st 10.5lb
Aug 13: 12st 9lb
Aug 20:
Aug 27:

Happy with my loss this week. Kept on track and did a good bit of joking and walking. Busy week ahead but will do my best to keep on track.

Well done to everyone this week.

frankwbrown

check in:
day 1/7: swam 900 yards/31 min
day 2/7: swam 900 yards/30 min
day 3/7: swam 1200 yards/42 min, cardio 45 min
day 4/7: swam 1200 yards/43 min, walk 25 min
day 5/7: swam 900 yards/32 min
Let's get busy!

ha110w33nsp00k

Hey. I got so busy with taking a shower, getting dressed and drinking water (oops), that I didn’t remember that I needed to weigh-in until just now! With drinking the water, the weight won’t be accurate. I’ll try, again, next Saturday.

vottav21

@RubyRed427 i thought of you several times this week when I went off the rails & then again when I came back . It was a good thing to think I don’t want to be a disappointment to Ruby ‘ the group . Thanks fir being there virtually for me !

frankwbrown

CHALLENGE GOAL: lose ~18 pounds by October 31st (13 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
August 1st starting weight: ~238
October 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to ~20% body fat)

Aug 01 : 237.9 (starting weight)
Aug 08 : 238.0 : gained 0.1,
Aug 15 : 237.9 : lost 0.1, total loss = 0.0

My activity:
day 1/7: swam 900 yards/31 min
day 2/7: swam 900 yards/30 min
day 3/7: swam 1200 yards/42 min, cardio 45 min
day 4/7: swam 1200 yards/43 min, walk 25 min
day 5/7: swam 900 yards/32 min
day 6/7: swam 1000 yards/35 min
day 7/7 (today): rest day.
My diet: Stayed close to my allowance (just under or slightly over), but way too much snacking!
So now, I must try to lose those 17.9 pounds in 11 weeks instead of 13 weeks!

Whether you're losing, gaining or maintaining, hang in there and do what ya gotta do!

RubyRed427

vottav21 wrote: »

@RubyRed427 i thought of you several times this week when I went off the rails & then again when I came back . It was a good thing to think I don’t want to be a disappointment to Ruby ‘ the group . Thanks fir being there virtually for me !

That is sooo nice! I went off the rails, too.... potato chips for dinner. Anyways, let's get back on track this week. I promise to eat more veggies and less carbs.

ha110w33nsp00k

ha110w33nsp00k
Saturday
PW: 175.8 (8-7-21)
CW: 173.7 (8-15-21)
-2.1

swimmom_1

SW 9/14/21-255 lbs (Heaviest wt second time, Started new job, less stress, not having a micromanager anymore!)
UGW-122 lbs ( lowest wt 2009, kept off about 5 years, got lazy and then had a bad fx and had to learn to walk again)
Surgery 5/3/21-240.5 lbs (gallbladder)
MFP SW 5/14/21-232.2 lbs
CGW-190 lbs

CW start 8/1/21-212.0 lbs
8/8/21-209.2 lbs
8/15/21-207.8 lbs
8/22/21-
8/29/21-
8/31/21-
ML-
MLGW-199.9 lbs

9/5/21-
9/12/21-
9/19/21-
9/26/21-
9/30/21-
ML-
MLGW-195 lbs

10/3/21-
10/10/21-
10/17/21-
10/24/21-
10/31/21-
ML-
MLGW-190 lbs

CGWL-22lbs
CWL-

swimmom_1

Been doing well with my exercise(walking @ least 5 miles, 3 days/week, on non-work days), water intake and calorie/carb restrictions. As long as I see progress, I'm bullheaded enough to stick with about anything!

rjv230

Starting weight in August -133. Sound low but I am 4’9”and age 70. I have a goal to lose 15 lbs to get to pre covid weight, then go from there. Encouragement welcome as I am just starting this site.

deepwoodslady

My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. 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.
I would love to join! Here are my weights so far:

Start Weight: 192.4 (Weight on July 31st)
Goal Weight: 177.4
End Weight: xxxxx

Short term goal: To lose about 5 pounds per month.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s




Aug 01: 191.4…..(trend weight 194.6) A nice way to start but it may not stick. Very little food yesterday due to an emergency with my well. No water again today. This is horrid!
Aug 03: 190.4…..(trend weight 193.7) A little topsy-turvy and moving all around. I am hopeful that August will be a good month. July was good to me.
Aug 10: 189.6 (trend weight 192.0) Progress. I hope the long travel day which will include at least one restaurant will not derail me too much.
Aug 17: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Aug 24: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Aug 31: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)

Sept 01: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Sept 07: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Sept 14: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Sept 21: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Sept 28: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Sept 30: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)

Oct 01: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
Oct 05: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)
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Oct 31: Final Weigh In: xxxxx (trend weight xxxxx)

KakoHikes

May 28th 2021 Weight 240lbs (also my highest weight)
Ultimate goal weight 170lbs (I’ll reassess once there but that feels more like a doable goal right now)

Challenge starting weight- 220.4lbs
Challenge end goal- 205lbs
Sunday is my weigh in day


08/01- 220.4lbs
08/08- 216.2lbs -4.2lbs Surprising amount of weight loss this week, I didn’t exercise a few days this week due to fun time and am thinking was probably backed up a bit last week
08/15- 226.6 +.4, total -3.8. Had a 2lb gain in middle of week, not sure why exactly beside random body fluctuation, only had one day was over calorie goal, by about 300. I was tired and had a lack of motivation this week, did exercise 4 days so that’s something.

frankwbrown

swimmom_1 wrote: »

Been doing well with my exercise(walking @ least 5 miles, 3 days/week, on non-work days), water intake and calorie/carb restrictions. As long as I see progress, I'm bullheaded enough to stick with about anything!

You have a significant amount of weight to lose ultimately (although not as much as I did!), but it looks like you've chosen a reasonable weekly loss goal. For me it's been a year-long long hard grind, and I'm not there yet. But you can do it. Just keep that ultimate goal in mind when you're tempted to indulge yourself. And don't lose that bullheadedness when you don't see progress, because that can be a temporary plateau. Good luck. We're all rooting for you!

swimmom_1

"frankwbrown;
You have a significant amount of weight to lose ultimately (although not as much as I did!), but it looks like you've chosen a reasonable weekly loss goal. For me it's been a year-long long hard grind, and I'm not there yet. But you can do it. Just keep that ultimate goal in mind when you're tempted to indulge yourself. And don't lose that bullheadedness when you don't see progress, because that can be a temporary plateau. Good luck. We're all rooting for you!

Congratulations on your weight loss!

I did it once before and swore then I'd never be that heavy again! But it did happen. So I know I can do it! The other time it took me 12-13 months to lose that 133 lbs. I had something else going on that time(a stressful situation) that made it quicker than it will be this time but I need to stick to it! And thank you for the encouragement!

frankwbrown

@swimmom_1, I can so relate: In 2015, I went from 320 to 270, then had a medical issue. I gained all that back, and then some, until I hit 330 last July (2020). Like you, I knew I could do it again. It was a real milestone for me when I dropped below 270. Now, I'm around 237... and my goal is 220. We can do it!