🌲December Daily Log-in and Weigh-in Challenge🌲

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  • HollyStormCloud
    HollyStormCloud Posts: 2,859 Member
    Highest weight: 185
    Current weight: 155
    December weight lost so far: 0.4

    December 01: forgot
    December 02: forgot
    December 03: 154.4
    December 04: 154.6
    December 05: 155.0
    December 06: 154.8
    December 07: 154.4
    December 08: 154.2
    December 09: forgot
    December 10: 153.6
    December 11: forgot
    December 12: 154.0
    December 13: 154.0
    December 14: 153.4 Still bouncing around in the same 4 pound range :/
    December 15: 153.0
    December 16: 153.0
    December 17: 154.2 Too much sodium yesterday. I'm pretty sure this is just water weight.
    December 18: 153.4
    December 19: 153.8 Arthritis flared badly in my knee yesterday so I got 0 minutes of exercise in. Not good today either, but I'm going to try and hobble at least a mile.
    December 20: 154
    December 21: 154.2 Turns out it's not my arthritis flaring up, I have a torn meniscus in my right knee. Been mostly staying off of it for the past three days. Sucks being "down". :s
    December 22: 154.6
    December 23: Forgot
    December 24: 155.0 Dang it, gotta stop nibbling the holiday treats!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,329 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 189.2
    Goal: 184.2 (Five lb Loss)

    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************

    12/01…...188.7…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/02.…..188.2…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/03.…..189.8…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/04.…..188.8…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/05.…..189.4…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/06.…..189.6…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/07.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/08.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.6)….. I’m a hot mess. Now I’ve ran my glucose up and I am feeling like sheer crap on top of it all. I’m making changes today to get to a better place. More paperwork and business for my brother is due today. I don’t even feel like I can raise a pencil to paper! It’s the food choices.

    12/09.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.7)….. Same weight for 3 days in a row but my trend weight is creeping up 0.1 each and every day. I still haven’t made the changes I need to. I am not eating my meals proper, then I’m snacking too much at night turning snacks into meals. Cravings are all over the place. Back and forth from salt to sweet. Glucose numbers still up, even with new meds. I am not even giving them a chance to work. Self-sabotage is putting it mildly. I promise myself everyday that it will change today, and then I begin the tasks for my brother’s death and I either lean on food for comfort, or I get too busy to plan for success. I suppose the first part of success and change is recognition, so here I am standing at the confessional podium. Better planning is next and success (while currently elusive) is mine to take.

    12/10.…..189.8…..(Trend Weight 189.7)….. I went up to the store yesterday and bought some sugar-free Russell Stovers individually wrapped candy. When the sweet cravings hit me in bed, I had 3 pcs. Tonight I will move it to 2 pieces. Cutting out the night time sugar binge seems to have helped the scale. I’m still too much of a mess since the death to really focus as I should, but any change will help at this point. Today I will choose a better breakfast also.

    12/11.…..190.6…..(Trend Weight 189.8)….. Waited too long for dinner due to unexpected company over. Then I overate. Dinner at 11:30 pm.

    12/12.…..192.0…..(Trend Weight 190.0)….. Out to dinner with a friend who helped move out some of my brother’s furniture as we empty the house. Pasta and a shared dessert in the same meal made for a horrible scale reading today.

    12/13.…..192.2…..(Trend Weight 190.2)….. Small fluctuation with no TMI. Travel today for building supplies and product returns won’t help. I’ll not be home until later tonight after dark.
    12/14.…..191.6…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. The Covid booster hit me hard yesterday while I was out of town. Got home and stayed in bed for 12 full hours. I was lethargic and dizzy. Today it is all gone and was well-worth the tiredness. Nothing wrong with a little extra sleep anyway. Today is hair appointment, then all things Christmas related.

    12/15……190.4…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. Snacks not so good but meals were on point. Happy to see the scale down by 1.2. I have a lot of catching up to do.

    12/16……189.2…..(Trend Weight 190.3)….. Chocolate cream pie but otherwise meals and quantities were good thus the drop in weight. Yesterday was a very busy day full of appointments and commitments. Fit in a little wrapping and a bit of cleaning. I hope to do more today around the house.

    12/17.…..189.6…..(Trend Weight 190.2)….. Well, I guess I should be happy that the trend weight is still trickling down. It’s giving me a chance I probably don’t deserve. I can do better.


    12/18.…..191.2…..(Trend Weight 190.3)….. I’m disappointed and frustrated as yesterday was a better dietary day than I’ve had in awhile. I also moved a lot chasing a toddler grandson around most of the day. No TMI is likely the reason but it still is so disheartening! Shopping today over 100 miles away each way. Restaurants and car sitting won’t help but there will be walking in the stores.

    12/19.…..191.0…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. A small drop on the scale after the way I ate yesterday during my travels and city Christmas shopping? I’m sure that lunch and dinner from yesterday (over-abundance) will rear it’s ugly head on the scale in the coming days. It was nice to (mainly) finish my shopping and spend time in the city with my daughter!

    12/20.…..191.2…..(Trend Weight 190.5)….. I attended a viewing and full memorial service yesterday for a friend I’ve known for 20 years. She was 55. She died suddenly after an asthma attack. She used her inhaler, dropped to the ground and never recovered. Such a shock! It was difficult seeing the extreme grief of her children and her husband. This will be a hard one to get over. I say goodbye and good riddance to 2021!

    12/21.…..191.4…..(Trend Weight 190.5)….. I had a full-on binge yesterday of BBQ chips and donuts that I bought at the store when I went to get water. It was so bad that I skipped dinner just to off-set the calories. I feel like death warmed over today. I have none of the energy that good foods would have given me. This is just another example of my food killing me, like a poison because of my relationship with it. I’ve got to do better! I know this was emotional eating. Too many death's this month. But it solves nothing!

    12/22.…..192.2…..(Trend Weight 190.7)…..Pros: Meals were on point. Small & Healthy. Cons: Lost track of time but no TMI again (at least x2). Started baking Christmas cookies. Too much taste testing.

    12/23.…..191.4…..(Trend Weight 190.8)….. Lots of baking yesterday but I limited the taste testing a bit more. TMI helped my lower number on the scale (finally), but I am not liking that trend weight. It appears to have no faith in me when it goes up as my weight is going down on the scale. Oh Ye of Little Faith. I will show it what I’ve got!

    12/24.…..192.4…..(Trend Weight 190.9)….. Not too many holiday snacks and dinner was light but it was very late. Definitely not enough water!


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  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    edited December 2021
    🌲🎄🌲 Happy Holidays! 🌲🎄🌲

    We’ve made it to Christmas Eve! Congratulations to everyone still posting.
    🏅🏅🏅

    Original Weight: 206
    12/1 Weight: 191.4
    🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
    Month End Goal Weight: 186
    December loss to date: 7.7

    December 1: 191.4
    December 2: 190.1
    December 3: 190.9 new early time for weigh-in
    December 4: 190.6
    December 5: 188.7
    December 6: 190
    December 7: 188.1 ok…I made up with my scale
    December 8: 188.9 earlier weigh-in; under target cal all days so far.
    December 9: 187.8
    December 10: 187.5
    December 11: 187.0
    December 12: 187.8
    December 13: 187.4
    December 14: 187.8
    December 15: 187.4 under cal target all days this month...will re-evaluate logging.
    December 16: 187.2 lowered calorie target by 250 calories.
    December 17: 186.8 finally a reading below 187! Month end goal is possible.
    December 18: 186.3
    December 19: 186.2
    December 20: 186.6
    December 21: 185.7 Made month end goal! Can I keep it there? :-)
    December 22: 185.4
    December 23: 183.5
    December 24: 183.7
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    I thought yesterday‘s loss might have been an aberration so happy to keep most of it.

    Have a wonderful Christmas Eve everyone!
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,313 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 298
    Current weight: 189.2
    December weight lost so far: 3.6

    December 1 - 192.8
    December 2 - 192 (Had a work dinner out last night to celebrate my 15 year work anniversary. Volunteering tonight so I have to work extra hard to find time for my exercise.)
    December 3 - 192.8 (Off to Canmore with my husband for a night away at the B&B we got married at.)
    December 4 - 192.4
    December 5 - 191.8 (Setting up the Christmas tree today. Yay!)
    December 6 - 191.2 (Got through my maintenance weekend unscathed, in fact this weight is a new low for me.)
    December 7 - 190 (PR'd my 45 minute Peloton ride time this morning. Feels good!)
    December 8 - 190 (Hoping for a quieter day than yesterday.)
    December 9 - 188.2 (Crazy happy to see the 180's. Every pound gone is a blessing! Sun is out again today.. looking forward to my walks.)
    December 10 - 189.6 (Another sunshine filled day, a 60 minute Peloton ride before work, and fun plans tonight. Planned maintenance day today. Happy Friday all.)
    December 11 - 189.2 (Virtual work Christmas party yesterday, we got to order food in and watch the private concert.)
    December 12 - 189.6 (Watched two movies in the theatre but did a few types of exercise at night to keep myself active.)
    December 13 - 191.8 (I definitely feel bloated today. Got a 60 minute PR on the Peloton yesterday and spent the rest of the day in the kitchen with my husband and mom doing some perogy and meat kebab food prep.)
    December 14 - 191.6 (Very cold outside so I rode the Peloton at lunch instead. Even the dog doesn't want to go out!)
    December 15 - 191.4 (Bitter cold still has hold of us! Thankful I have lots of in home workout options I enjoy. Still hoping to get out for a quick walk at lunch.)
    December 16 - 190.6 (Work is getting quieter as more and more people start to take holidays. I'll be there until the 24th. It's still cold but I got out for my morning walk before work.)
    December 17 - 189.2 (Smiling to be back in the 180's! Today was a workday that I thought would be quiet and ended up zany! I saw a lot of my Mom today too, got my Peloton ride in at lunch, and am happy the weekend is here! Enjoy it all.)
    December 18 - 187.4 (Started my morning with an FTP test on the Peloton and was pleased with my improved fitness level. It's lovely to get my exercise out of the way early... not that I don't have more movement planned, but the hard stuff is done!)
    December 19 - 187.4 (Had a nice day yesterday, managed to get in a lot of walking with some nicer weather here yesterday. Watched some Christmas movies. Lots to get done again today!)
    December 20 - 188.2 (Fourth day in a row weighing in the 180's... had a streak like this last week before bouncing up again so hoping to make tomorrow five! Yesterday my husband and I made homemade cabbage rolls.. lots of steps and time on my feet.)
    December 21 - 188.6 (Met my goal of a longer streak in the 180's than last week. Woo hoo! Had an unplanned dinner out yesterday but I kept it reasonable and did a bit more exercise at night to off-set it.)
    December 22 - 186.2 (Fun dinner out with friends last night at a restaurant that has turned into a Christmas themed pop-up restaurant for the month of December. Pre-selected my drink and food before I got there so I was able to stay on track.)
    December 23 - 187.8 (Happy to be holding steadily in the 180's. Good training ride on the bike yesterday and a fun dinner with friends. The two hard days for me food wise will be the 24th and 25th. Goal still remains to enter 2022 in the 180's so I should be on track for that no matter what!)
    December 24 - 189.2 (Well folks, the holidays are upon us! Take time with loved ones and remember what is important.... the company of those you love! And being gentle with ourselves around small breaks for the habits we're employing most of the year.)
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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
    Hello Everyone!
    I'm Mary 64, 5'4" from Pennsylvania. My goal is to get back down AGAIN to 122 lbs. Kept it off for about 5 years and then got lazy. My body just stores Carbs too easily. I work long hours and exercise on my 3 off days/week, making up for my 4 work days. I started this challenge in November and will continue through December and January. Great group of motivating members! Thank you Jill! My goal is 5 lbs for December. My other goal is 15 lbs for Nov, Dec and Jan. JOIN US!



    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 255 lbs (twice) :-(
    Current December weight:176.2 lbs
    November 1 weight-181.8 lbs
    November goal-5 lbs
    November loss-5.6 lbs :-)
    December goal-5 lbs
    December weight lost so far: -9 lbs :-)
    Nov/Dec/Jan weight loss so far (Goal-15 lbs): -14.6 lbs :-)
    Loss since 9/14/20-87.8 lbs :-)

    December 1-176.2 lbs. Pre logged yesterday for today and Pre logged tomorrow. Stayed within my calories, carbs and water minimum.
    December 2-176.2 lbs Pre logged for tomorrow.
    December 3-175 lbs
    December 4-173.8 lbs! I'm No Longer Obese by BMI charts! I'm overweight now! Even as a RN I don't dwell on BMI. I have always weighed more than what people think. My boys are all the same way. Solid. My one son in the military when he was about 4-6% body fat was Obese on a BMI chart. So...
    I'm wearing size 10 jeans but put on a pair of 8's today and easily zipped them up, but not wearing them because my flabby belly hangs out over bad. Did my Elliptical for 222 minutes for 16.3 miles today.
    December 5-171.8 lbs. Did 224 minutes on my Elliptical for 14.25 miles. I was obviously moving at a slower pace since I didn't get to my usual 15-16 mile range. Thrilled by the swoosh of weight though today!
    December 6-172.8 lbs-Stayed on track so hopefully just my usual uptick before a drop! Worked today, off tomorrow so will be on my elliptical again.
    December 7-171.2 lbs Was on my Elliptical for 250 minutes/18 miles. Had a Nursing conference dinner at a restaurant and figured I would make sure I had more than enough for a calorie deficit. Pre logged today for tomorrow. Had 150 oz of water today.
    December 8-171.2 lbs Thought I would have a drop today but maybe tomorrow.
    December 9-171.2 lbs. :-( Didn't drop yet. 220 minutes on my Elliptical today for 14 miles.
    December 10-172.2 lbs :-( Still no drop. Had stayed on point so it has to be my usual uptick before a drop.
    December 11-172.2 lbs :-( Still no drop again! Getting a bit old. But tomorrow is my official weigh in day for a couple challenges. So.... hopefully tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Going to a work holiday party tonight. Its a Rock N Bowl. Just us no families. To hang out other than at work. Where things are hectic at times with patients. They are having pizza but they also planned some Keto friendly items, like unbreaded chicken for at least 1 other girl and me. I'm also taking some of my own snacks. Hard boiled eggs, cheese and some pecans, just in case. And I ate dinner at home.
    December 12-170.8 lbs Well it's a drop. I was hoping for more than 0.4 lbs, like getting into the 160's as I have been staying on track. But I have met my December goal ALREADY!
    Glad I took my own snacks to my work bowling party last night. We had some much fun, even though the majority of us stunk at the games. I hadn't bowled in probably 20 years at least! They had pizza, BREADED chicken nuggets and french fries. I didn't indulge in it at all. I ate a hardboiled egg, a colby jack string cheese and water.
    Did 242 minutes on my Elliptical today for 17 miles and my fat percentage is coming down on my scale.
    December 13-172.0 :-( Ugh!!!! Again hopefully the usual uptick before a drop because I have stayed on track.
    December 14-169.4 lbs :-) Yessss! Finally into the 160's! But now I can't wait to get into the 150's. I got a later start today. I only did 140 minutes on my elliptical for 11 miles today.
    December 15-170.6 lbs
    December 16-170.6 lbs
    December 17-170.6 lbs- Have been having some very long work days, so logging 15th, 16th and 17th today. Gosh I really dislike my usual uptick after a drop! :-(
    December 18-170.6 lbs :-( Elliptical today 137 minutes for 9.1 miles.
    December 19-169.6 lbs :-) Starting back down again. Elliptical today for 140 minutes for 9.15 miles.
    December 20-171.0 lbs. :-( Ugh!
    December 21-168.2 lbs! Yippee! :-) Hopefully my next "usual uptick" won't go into the 170's again. I really dislike that uptick before a drop and going into the upper 10 lbs is worse than staying in the one I have achieved.(160 range is better than the 170's). Didn't do my Elliptical this AM. I had a hair appointment. (A girl has her priorities!) And hopefully finishing my Christmas shopping after it. Maybe will get to it later tonight. I'm off tomorrow and plan to do my baking, pies and Pumpkin rolls, as I'm working Thursday and Friday.
    December 22-168.2 lbs I was out Christmas shopping yesterday, after my hair appointment, till 10:30 PM! I didn't eat since 10 AM but drank water. I was barely hungry. Ate meat and veggie when I got home and then some pumpkin custard made with erythritol, I made a few days ago. Helped me to not actually eat my pumpkie pie. Didn't get on the elliptical last PM but I did get on today. 150 minutes for 10.1 miles. Today is my baking day, as I work Thursday and Friday.

    December 23-167.2 lbs
    December 24-167.2 lbs
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  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 407 Member
    Hi all.
    I'm Elsa, from Pretoria, South Africa. I am 39 years old. I love this challenge. My highest weight this year was 88 kg/194lb (October 2021).

    Current weight - 84.6kg / 186lb
    Challenge GW - 80.0kg / 176lb
    UGW - 65kg / 143kg

    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 88kg / 194lb
    Current weight: 84.6kg / 186lb

    December weight lost so far:

    December 1 - 84.6kg
    December 2 - 84.6kg
    December 3 - 84.6kg (I seem stuck😢)
    December 4 - 85kg🙈😫
    December 5 - 84.3kg
    December 6 - 84.1kg
    December 7 - 83.9kg
    December 8 - 84.1kg
    December 9 - 83.9kg
    December 10 - 84.3kg
    December 11 - 84.3kg
    December 12 - 84.4kg
    December 13 - 84.1kg
    December 14 - 83.5kg
    December 15 - 83.5kg
    December 16 - 83.5kg
    December 17 - 83.8kg
    December 18 - 84.5kg
    December 19 - 84.3kg
    December 20 - 83.7kg
    December 21 - 83.9kg
    December 22 - 84.3kg (had a cheat day yesterday🙈)
    December 23 - 83.5kg
    December 24 - 84.1kg
    December 25 - DNW
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  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,313 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 298
    Current weight: 189.2
    December weight lost so far: 3.6

    December 1 - 192.8
    December 2 - 192 (Had a work dinner out last night to celebrate my 15 year work anniversary. Volunteering tonight so I have to work extra hard to find time for my exercise.)
    December 3 - 192.8 (Off to Canmore with my husband for a night away at the B&B we got married at.)
    December 4 - 192.4
    December 5 - 191.8 (Setting up the Christmas tree today. Yay!)
    December 6 - 191.2 (Got through my maintenance weekend unscathed, in fact this weight is a new low for me.)
    December 7 - 190 (PR'd my 45 minute Peloton ride time this morning. Feels good!)
    December 8 - 190 (Hoping for a quieter day than yesterday.)
    December 9 - 188.2 (Crazy happy to see the 180's. Every pound gone is a blessing! Sun is out again today.. looking forward to my walks.)
    December 10 - 189.6 (Another sunshine filled day, a 60 minute Peloton ride before work, and fun plans tonight. Planned maintenance day today. Happy Friday all.)
    December 11 - 189.2 (Virtual work Christmas party yesterday, we got to order food in and watch the private concert.)
    December 12 - 189.6 (Watched two movies in the theatre but did a few types of exercise at night to keep myself active.)
    December 13 - 191.8 (I definitely feel bloated today. Got a 60 minute PR on the Peloton yesterday and spent the rest of the day in the kitchen with my husband and mom doing some perogy and meat kebab food prep.)
    December 14 - 191.6 (Very cold outside so I rode the Peloton at lunch instead. Even the dog doesn't want to go out!)
    December 15 - 191.4 (Bitter cold still has hold of us! Thankful I have lots of in home workout options I enjoy. Still hoping to get out for a quick walk at lunch.)
    December 16 - 190.6 (Work is getting quieter as more and more people start to take holidays. I'll be there until the 24th. It's still cold but I got out for my morning walk before work.)
    December 17 - 189.2 (Smiling to be back in the 180's! Today was a workday that I thought would be quiet and ended up zany! I saw a lot of my Mom today too, got my Peloton ride in at lunch, and am happy the weekend is here! Enjoy it all.)
    December 18 - 187.4 (Started my morning with an FTP test on the Peloton and was pleased with my improved fitness level. It's lovely to get my exercise out of the way early... not that I don't have more movement planned, but the hard stuff is done!)
    December 19 - 187.4 (Had a nice day yesterday, managed to get in a lot of walking with some nicer weather here yesterday. Watched some Christmas movies. Lots to get done again today!)
    December 20 - 188.2 (Fourth day in a row weighing in the 180's... had a streak like this last week before bouncing up again so hoping to make tomorrow five! Yesterday my husband and I made homemade cabbage rolls.. lots of steps and time on my feet.)
    December 21 - 188.6 (Met my goal of a longer streak in the 180's than last week. Woo hoo! Had an unplanned dinner out yesterday but I kept it reasonable and did a bit more exercise at night to off-set it.)
    December 22 - 186.2 (Fun dinner out with friends last night at a restaurant that has turned into a Christmas themed pop-up restaurant for the month of December. Pre-selected my drink and food before I got there so I was able to stay on track.)
    December 23 - 187.8 (Happy to be holding steadily in the 180's. Good training ride on the bike yesterday and a fun dinner with friends. The two hard days for me food wise will be the 24th and 25th. Goal still remains to enter 2022 in the 180's so I should be on track for that no matter what!)
    December 24 - 189.2 (Well folks, the holidays are upon us! Take time with loved ones and remember what is important.... the company of those you love! And being gentle with ourselves around small breaks for the habits we're employing most of the year.)
    December 25 - 189.2 (Merry Christmas! I am on call for work so I'm up early to get that done with and then I can enjoy the day with my family. Hope you enjoy yours!)
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,329 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 61 years old and from the Midwest USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
    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



    Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 189.2
    Goal: 184.2 (Five lb Loss)

    **************************************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME************************************

    12/01…...188.7…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/02.…..188.2…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/03.…..189.8…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/04.…..188.8…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/05.…..189.4…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/06.…..189.6…..(Trend Weight 189.4)
    12/07.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.5)
    12/08.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.6)….. I’m a hot mess. Now I’ve ran my glucose up and I am feeling like sheer crap on top of it all. I’m making changes today to get to a better place. More paperwork and business for my brother is due today. I don’t even feel like I can raise a pencil to paper! It’s the food choices.

    12/09.…..190.4…..(Trend Weight 189.7)….. Same weight for 3 days in a row but my trend weight is creeping up 0.1 each and every day. I still haven’t made the changes I need to. I am not eating my meals proper, then I’m snacking too much at night turning snacks into meals. Cravings are all over the place. Back and forth from salt to sweet. Glucose numbers still up, even with new meds. I am not even giving them a chance to work. Self-sabotage is putting it mildly. I promise myself everyday that it will change today, and then I begin the tasks for my brother’s death and I either lean on food for comfort, or I get too busy to plan for success. I suppose the first part of success and change is recognition, so here I am standing at the confessional podium. Better planning is next and success (while currently elusive) is mine to take.

    12/10.…..189.8…..(Trend Weight 189.7)….. I went up to the store yesterday and bought some sugar-free Russell Stovers individually wrapped candy. When the sweet cravings hit me in bed, I had 3 pcs. Tonight I will move it to 2 pieces. Cutting out the night time sugar binge seems to have helped the scale. I’m still too much of a mess since the death to really focus as I should, but any change will help at this point. Today I will choose a better breakfast also.

    12/11.…..190.6…..(Trend Weight 189.8)….. Waited too long for dinner due to unexpected company over. Then I overate. Dinner at 11:30 pm.

    12/12.…..192.0…..(Trend Weight 190.0)….. Out to dinner with a friend who helped move out some of my brother’s furniture as we empty the house. Pasta and a shared dessert in the same meal made for a horrible scale reading today.

    12/13.…..192.2…..(Trend Weight 190.2)….. Small fluctuation with no TMI. Travel today for building supplies and product returns won’t help. I’ll not be home until later tonight after dark.
    12/14.…..191.6…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. The Covid booster hit me hard yesterday while I was out of town. Got home and stayed in bed for 12 full hours. I was lethargic and dizzy. Today it is all gone and was well-worth the tiredness. Nothing wrong with a little extra sleep anyway. Today is hair appointment, then all things Christmas related.

    12/15……190.4…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. Snacks not so good but meals were on point. Happy to see the scale down by 1.2. I have a lot of catching up to do.

    12/16……189.2…..(Trend Weight 190.3)….. Chocolate cream pie but otherwise meals and quantities were good thus the drop in weight. Yesterday was a very busy day full of appointments and commitments. Fit in a little wrapping and a bit of cleaning. I hope to do more today around the house.

    12/17.…..189.6…..(Trend Weight 190.2)….. Well, I guess I should be happy that the trend weight is still trickling down. It’s giving me a chance I probably don’t deserve. I can do better.


    12/18.…..191.2…..(Trend Weight 190.3)….. I’m disappointed and frustrated as yesterday was a better dietary day than I’ve had in awhile. I also moved a lot chasing a toddler grandson around most of the day. No TMI is likely the reason but it still is so disheartening! Shopping today over 100 miles away each way. Restaurants and car sitting won’t help but there will be walking in the stores.

    12/19.…..191.0…..(Trend Weight 190.4)….. A small drop on the scale after the way I ate yesterday during my travels and city Christmas shopping? I’m sure that lunch and dinner from yesterday (over-abundance) will rear it’s ugly head on the scale in the coming days. It was nice to (mainly) finish my shopping and spend time in the city with my daughter!

    12/20.…..191.2…..(Trend Weight 190.5)….. I attended a viewing and full memorial service yesterday for a friend I’ve known for 20 years. She was 55. She died suddenly after an asthma attack. She used her inhaler, dropped to the ground and never recovered. Such a shock! It was difficult seeing the extreme grief of her children and her husband. This will be a hard one to get over. I say goodbye and good riddance to 2021!

    12/21.…..191.4…..(Trend Weight 190.5)….. I had a full-on binge yesterday of BBQ chips and donuts that I bought at the store when I went to get water. It was so bad that I skipped dinner just to off-set the calories. I feel like death warmed over today. I have none of the energy that good foods would have given me. This is just another example of my food killing me, like a poison because of my relationship with it. I’ve got to do better! I know this was emotional eating. Too many death's this month. But it solves nothing!

    12/22.…..192.2…..(Trend Weight 190.7)…..Pros: Meals were on point. Small & Healthy. Cons: Lost track of time but no TMI again (at least x2). Started baking Christmas cookies. Too much taste testing.

    12/23.…..191.4…..(Trend Weight 190.8)….. Lots of baking yesterday but I limited the taste testing a bit more. TMI helped my lower number on the scale (finally), but I am not liking that trend weight. It appears to have no faith in me when it goes up as my weight is going down on the scale. Oh Ye of Little Faith. I will show it what I’ve got!

    12/24.…..192.4…..(Trend Weight 190.9)….. Not too many holiday snacks and dinner was light but it was very late. Definitely not enough water!

    12/25.…..192.0…..(Trend Weight 190.1)….. Slightly better on the scale but weight is still trending up which is pretty scary. Big family dinner is tomorrow. Too much grazing yesterday and today so far. I must stick to meals or it will be a helluva binge tonight!


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  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,727 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Hello members. My name is Mary, 61 years old and my driver's license says 5'7" but I just measured myself and 5' 5 1/4 inches. I wanted to say thanks for the support this group has given to me. I enjoy the sharing of updates as we face our challenges in attaining a healthier version of ourselves.

    Goal Weight 179 lbs 4lbs to lose

    Highest weight: 204
    Current weight: 183
    December weight lost so far: 2.5 lbs⬇️

    December 1 183lbs
    My weekly weigh-in is Wednesday. No movement from yesterday.

    December 8 182 lbs ⬇️
    This has been my most consistent month so far. I prefer the consistency. I have 3 lbs to lose to reach my December goal. I really think we all should applaud the fact that we are on this journey to our healthier version of ourselves in the fun crazy month of December and not forget in a pandemic. 👏👏👏

    December 15 180 lbs
    So one pound to go to hit my December goal but the next 2 weeks will be filled with snacking and Christmas cheer temptations. My 7 day average weight it 182.2 lbs. I remind myself that because of the awareness that stepping on the scale today was a positive but not constant. Again love this group for the support.

    December 22 181 lbs
    Wednesday regular weigh-in. Though I am a 1lb more than last Wednesday. My weekly average went down to 180.9 lbs. Feeling pretty good that my weight is constant. 2 more pounds to lose.
    December 23 181lbs
    December 24 181lbs
    December 25 180.5 lbs⬇️
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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
    Hello Everyone!
    I'm Mary 64, 5'4" from Pennsylvania. My goal is to get back down AGAIN to 122 lbs. Kept it off for about 5 years and then got lazy. My body just stores Carbs too easily. I work long hours and exercise on my 3 off days/week, making up for my 4 work days. I started this challenge in November and will continue through December and January. Great group of motivating members! Thank you Jill! My goal is 5 lbs for December. My other goal is 15 lbs for Nov, Dec and Jan. JOIN US!



    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 255 lbs (twice) :-(
    Current December weight:176.2 lbs
    November 1 weight-181.8 lbs
    November goal-5 lbs
    November loss-5.6 lbs :-)
    December goal-5 lbs
    December weight lost so far: -9 lbs :-)
    Nov/Dec/Jan weight loss so far (Goal-15 lbs): -14.6 lbs :-)
    Loss since 9/14/20-87.8 lbs :-)

    December 1-176.2 lbs. Pre logged yesterday for today and Pre logged tomorrow. Stayed within my calories, carbs and water minimum.
    December 2-176.2 lbs Pre logged for tomorrow.
    December 3-175 lbs
    December 4-173.8 lbs! I'm No Longer Obese by BMI charts! I'm overweight now! Even as a RN I don't dwell on BMI. I have always weighed more than what people think. My boys are all the same way. Solid. My one son in the military when he was about 4-6% body fat was Obese on a BMI chart. So...
    I'm wearing size 10 jeans but put on a pair of 8's today and easily zipped them up, but not wearing them because my flabby belly hangs out over bad. Did my Elliptical for 222 minutes for 16.3 miles today.
    December 5-171.8 lbs. Did 224 minutes on my Elliptical for 14.25 miles. I was obviously moving at a slower pace since I didn't get to my usual 15-16 mile range. Thrilled by the swoosh of weight though today!
    December 6-172.8 lbs-Stayed on track so hopefully just my usual uptick before a drop! Worked today, off tomorrow so will be on my elliptical again.
    December 7-171.2 lbs Was on my Elliptical for 250 minutes/18 miles. Had a Nursing conference dinner at a restaurant and figured I would make sure I had more than enough for a calorie deficit. Pre logged today for tomorrow. Had 150 oz of water today.
    December 8-171.2 lbs Thought I would have a drop today but maybe tomorrow.
    December 9-171.2 lbs. :-( Didn't drop yet. 220 minutes on my Elliptical today for 14 miles.
    December 10-172.2 lbs :-( Still no drop. Had stayed on point so it has to be my usual uptick before a drop.
    December 11-172.2 lbs :-( Still no drop again! Getting a bit old. But tomorrow is my official weigh in day for a couple challenges. So.... hopefully tomorrow. Fingers crossed! Going to a work holiday party tonight. Its a Rock N Bowl. Just us no families. To hang out other than at work. Where things are hectic at times with patients. They are having pizza but they also planned some Keto friendly items, like unbreaded chicken for at least 1 other girl and me. I'm also taking some of my own snacks. Hard boiled eggs, cheese and some pecans, just in case. And I ate dinner at home.
    December 12-170.8 lbs Well it's a drop. I was hoping for more than 0.4 lbs, like getting into the 160's as I have been staying on track. But I have met my December goal ALREADY!
    Glad I took my own snacks to my work bowling party last night. We had some much fun, even though the majority of us stunk at the games. I hadn't bowled in probably 20 years at least! They had pizza, BREADED chicken nuggets and french fries. I didn't indulge in it at all. I ate a hardboiled egg, a colby jack string cheese and water.
    Did 242 minutes on my Elliptical today for 17 miles and my fat percentage is coming down on my scale.
    December 13-172.0 :-( Ugh!!!! Again hopefully the usual uptick before a drop because I have stayed on track.
    December 14-169.4 lbs :-) Yessss! Finally into the 160's! But now I can't wait to get into the 150's. I got a later start today. I only did 140 minutes on my elliptical for 11 miles today.
    December 15-170.6 lbs
    December 16-170.6 lbs
    December 17-170.6 lbs- Have been having some very long work days, so logging 15th, 16th and 17th today. Gosh I really dislike my usual uptick after a drop! :-(
    December 18-170.6 lbs :-( Elliptical today 137 minutes for 9.1 miles.
    December 19-169.6 lbs :-) Starting back down again. Elliptical today for 140 minutes for 9.15 miles.
    December 20-171.0 lbs. :-( Ugh!
    December 21-168.2 lbs! Yippee! :-) Hopefully my next "usual uptick" won't go into the 170's again. I really dislike that uptick before a drop and going into the upper 10 lbs is worse than staying in the one I have achieved.(160 range is better than the 170's). Didn't do my Elliptical this AM. I had a hair appointment. (A girl has her priorities!) And hopefully finishing my Christmas shopping after it. Maybe will get to it later tonight. I'm off tomorrow and plan to do my baking, pies and Pumpkin rolls, as I'm working Thursday and Friday.
    December 22-168.2 lbs I was out Christmas shopping yesterday, after my hair appointment, till 10:30 PM! I didn't eat since 10 AM but drank water. I was barely hungry. Ate meat and veggie when I got home and then some pumpkin custard made with erythritol, I made a few days ago. Helped me to not actually eat my pumpkie pie. Didn't get on the elliptical last PM but I did get on today. 150 minutes for 10.1 miles. Today is my baking day, as I work Thursday and Friday.
    December 23-167.2 lbs
    December 24-167.2 lbs

    December 25-167.2 lbs I behaved today, prime rib, roasted broccoli, cauliflower, pepper medley and spring mix salad with strawberries, feta and nuts with no dressing. Then a piece of pumpkin cheesecake. Stayed within my calories. Did 180 minutes on my Elliptical this AM for 11.3 miles.
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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,957 Member
    I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
    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: 192.2
    Challenge Starting Weight: 147.7
    Challenge Goal: 140
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
    12/01 - 147.7 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/02 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.23 miles in 105 mins
    12/03 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/04 - 145.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
    12/05 - 147.0 at 8:15 a.m. ...6.25 miles in 109 mins
    12/06 - 147.3 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/07 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.24 miles in 107 mins
    12/08 - 147.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/09 - 146.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.74 miles in 99 mins
    12/10 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/11 - 145.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.91 miles in 105 mins
    12/12 - 145.9 at 8:30 a.m. ...rest day
    12/13 - 146.9 st 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/14 - 146.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...had an appt this afternoon that took up all my walking time! :s
    12/15 - 146.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/16 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.47 miles in 100 mins :s
    12/17 - 148.9 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/18 - 147.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.33 miles in 97 mins
    12/19 - 146.1 at 8:00 a.m. ...no walking...too cold for me...wrapped Christmas gifts instead. :D
    12/20 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/21 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...nothing today except junk food...cold and windy.
    12/22 - 146.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 113 mins
    12/23 - 147.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...nothing...no exercise...ate better!!
    12/24 - 147.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 100 mins ...Christmas w/family...good food
    12/25 - 145.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...nothing but rain and cold...at a little better.
    Chris
  • HollyStormCloud
    HollyStormCloud Posts: 2,859 Member
    Highest weight: 185
    Current weight: 155
    December weight lost so far: 0.4

    December 01: forgot
    December 02: forgot
    December 03: 154.4
    December 04: 154.6
    December 05: 155.0
    December 06: 154.8
    December 07: 154.4
    December 08: 154.2
    December 09: forgot
    December 10: 153.6
    December 11: forgot
    December 12: 154.0
    December 13: 154.0
    December 14: 153.4 Still bouncing around in the same 4 pound range :/
    December 15: 153.0
    December 16: 153.0
    December 17: 154.2 Too much sodium yesterday. I'm pretty sure this is just water weight.
    December 18: 153.4
    December 19: 153.8 Arthritis flared badly in my knee yesterday so I got 0 minutes of exercise in. Not good today either, but I'm going to try and hobble at least a mile.
    December 20: 154
    December 21: 154.2 Turns out it's not my arthritis flaring up, I have a torn meniscus in my right knee. Been mostly staying off of it for the past three days. Sucks being "down". :s
    December 22: 154.6
    December 23: Forgot
    December 24: 155.0 Dang it, gotta stop nibbling the holiday treats!
    December 25: Forgot
    December 26: 155.0 :/
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 234
    Current weight: 213.4

    September weight lost: 6 pounds
    October weight lost: .2 pound gain
    November weight lost: 5 pounds

    December weight lost so far: 5.2 pound gain

    ❤️My new December goal is to maintain. I’d love to lose a pound or 2, but maintenance is more achievable during This crazy but fun month.❤️

    December 1—208 pounds…Here we go!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲14,495 steps
    🌲Ate over calories

    December 2—206.3 pounds…My daughter and I did another college campus tour yesterday, so we walked EVERYWHERE! 🥰
    Talk about a calorie burner!
    🌲Logged
    🌲weighed in
    🌲8953 steps
    🌲Ate well-over calories 🤨

    December 3—208.1 pounds… there it goes up…Popeyes chicken sandwich, mashed potatoes, and Mac and cheese last night for dinner. I know better than to eat that much at night. Feeling stuffed this morning and needing to drink a gallon of water to quench my thirst. Logged it…Acknowledged it… and moving forward. Making a big salad for lunch! 🥗 Happy Day 3!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲9887 steps… so close to 10K
    🌲Ate over calories

    December 4…209.2…Took my daughter to an awesome all-day campus visit with seminars and tours in Bowling Green today. Feeling happily exhausted. She really loved this school.
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲18326 steps… 7 miles is walking.. 🥰
    🌲Logged water
    🌲Ate over calories

    December 5…207.. 🥰🥰🥰 Yesterdays walking saved the day!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲7784 steps
    🌲Did not log water
    🌲Ate over calories

    December 6…209…time to get back into full swing and not just “go through the motions”.
    No more overeating Christmas chocolates!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲10,022 steps
    🌲Ate just over calories… getting closer.

    December 7…207.8… getting my good habits back together… feeling more in control… my next challenge is to break the 207 barrier. My stretch goal by New Years Eve is 200 pounds… but I’ll be happy to see 205. Gonna push through this. Making veggie taco soup for dinner tonight. Meal planning and drinking lots of water helps so much! Happy Tuesday! 😁
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲8146 steps
    🌲 Ate over calories… was doing great until the Christmas chocolate snacking kicked in. Having a tough time keeping the portion under control. Must drink more water at night.

    December 8…208.4…today it’s a wrapping gifts day… and a quick shoveling of the light snow we got last night. ❄️❤️
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲8,450 steps
    🌲Ate well-over calories. 🤨
    🌲Logged water

    December 9… 209.9… thank god that I shoveled yesterday, or I’d be over 210 today. The positive is that all of the kid’s gifts are wrapped. Happy Thursday!!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲6583 steps
    🌲Just over calorie goal
    🌲Logged water

    December 10…208.9…It’s Friday… so I work today, then I’m off for the weekend! Must continue to keep portions in control…. “Jill, of course you can eat some chocolate 🍫… not ALL OF THE CHOCOLATE…”
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲9491 steps
    🌲Well-over calorie goal
    🌲Logged water

    December 11…210…washing comforters at the laundry-mat today 🧺 It’s so crazy windy and 50 degrees out! Very weird weather!
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲11,348 steps
    🌲Ate over calorie goal
    🌲Logged water

    December 12… 210… Time to refocus! My goal for today is to be right at or under my calorie goals for today. 🥰
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲8746 steps
    🌲Ate over calorie goal
    🌲Logged water

    December 13…209.3…Moving back in the right direction. 🥗
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲9770 steps
    🌲Ate over calorie goal
    🌲Logged water

    December 14…208.9..Lunch salads are definitely helping. Slow and steady progress.
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲14053… it was so warm I cut the grass in the front yard!
    🌲Ate over calories
    🌲Logged water

    December 15… 210.2… finished cutting the grass
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲9911 steps
    🌲Ate over calories
    🌲Logged water

    December 16… 211.5🍫🤨
    🎄Logged
    🎄Weighed in
    🎄9035 steps
    🎄Ate over calories
    🎄Logged water

    December 17… 211.5 back to lunch salads and a chocolate protein shake for a snack.
    Today I bring it back under control. 🧘‍♀️
    🌲Logged
    🌲Weighed in
    🌲9842 steps
    🌲Ate over calories
    🌲Logged water

    December 18…211.3 baby steps 🥰
    December 19…210.6 🙂
    December 20…211.8🤨 Made Christmas cookies all afternoon. My daughter had friends over to decorate cookies. It was fun but exhausting. Stood on my feet for so long!

    December 21… 212.1
    December 22….211.8
    December 23.…211.2 still hanging in there! The family is all home for Christmas, and I’m headed to the grocery store for the last time before Christmas… fruits and veggies to balance out the chocolate. Happy Eve of Christmas Eve!

    December 24… Merry Christmas Eve!
    December 25….Merry Christmas!
    December 26…213.4

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  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 407 Member
    Hi all.
    I'm Elsa, from Pretoria, South Africa. I am 39 years old. I love this challenge. My highest weight this year was 88 kg/194lb (October 2021).

    Current weight - 84.6kg / 186lb
    Challenge GW - 80.0kg / 176lb
    UGW - 65kg / 143kg

    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 88kg / 194lb
    Current weight: 84.6kg / 186lb

    December weight lost so far:

    December 1 - 84.6kg
    December 2 - 84.6kg
    December 3 - 84.6kg (I seem stuck😢)
    December 4 - 85kg🙈😫
    December 5 - 84.3kg
    December 6 - 84.1kg
    December 7 - 83.9kg
    December 8 - 84.1kg
    December 9 - 83.9kg
    December 10 - 84.3kg
    December 11 - 84.3kg
    December 12 - 84.4kg
    December 13 - 84.1kg
    December 14 - 83.5kg
    December 15 - 83.5kg
    December 16 - 83.5kg
    December 17 - 83.8kg
    December 18 - 84.5kg
    December 19 - 84.3kg
    December 20 - 83.7kg
    December 21 - 83.9kg
    December 22 - 84.3kg (had a cheat day yesterday🙈)
    December 23 - 83.5kg
    December 24 - 84.1kg
    December 25 - DNW (on holiday)
    December 26 - DNW (on holiday)
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  • Arc2Arc
    Arc2Arc Posts: 484 Member
    🌲🎄🌲 Happy Holidays! 🌲🎄🌲

    We’ve made it to the 26th. Congratulations to everyone still posting.
    🏅🏅🏅

    Original Weight: 206
    12/1 Weight: 191.4
    🎅🏻🎅🏻🎅🏻
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
    Month End Goal Weight: 186
    December loss to date: 6.4

    December 1: 191.4
    December 2: 190.1
    December 3: 190.9 new early time for weigh-in
    December 4: 190.6
    December 5: 188.7
    December 6: 190
    December 7: 188.1 ok…I made up with my scale
    December 8: 188.9 earlier weigh-in; under target cal all days so far.
    December 9: 187.8
    December 10: 187.5
    December 11: 187.0
    December 12: 187.8
    December 13: 187.4
    December 14: 187.8
    December 15: 187.4 under cal target all days this month...will re-evaluate logging.
    December 16: 187.2 lowered calorie target by 250 calories.
    December 17: 186.8 finally a reading below 187! Month end goal is possible.
    December 18: 186.3
    December 19: 186.2
    December 20: 186.6
    December 21: 185.7 Made month end goal! Can I keep it there? :-)
    December 22: 185.4
    December 23: 183.5
    December 24: 183.7
    December 25: 184.3
    December 26: 185
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    I really didn’t do to badly the last couple of days, maybe 2,000 calories above metabolism but a lot of salt so I suspect most of the gain is retention.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,957 Member
    I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
    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: 192.2
    Challenge Starting Weight: 147.7
    Challenge Goal: 140
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
    12/01 - 147.7 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/02 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.23 miles in 105 mins
    12/03 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/04 - 145.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
    12/05 - 147.0 at 8:15 a.m. ...6.25 miles in 109 mins
    12/06 - 147.3 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/07 - 147.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.24 miles in 107 mins
    12/08 - 147.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/09 - 146.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.74 miles in 99 mins
    12/10 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/11 - 145.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.91 miles in 105 mins
    12/12 - 145.9 at 8:30 a.m. ...rest day
    12/13 - 146.9 st 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/14 - 146.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...had an appt this afternoon that took up all my walking time! :s
    12/15 - 146.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/16 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.47 miles in 100 mins :s
    12/17 - 148.9 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/18 - 147.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...5.33 miles in 97 mins
    12/19 - 146.1 at 8:00 a.m. ...no walking...too cold for me...wrapped Christmas gifts instead. :D
    12/20 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    12/21 - 145.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...nothing today except junk food...cold and windy.
    12/22 - 146.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.31 miles in 113 mins
    12/23 - 147.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...nothing...no exercise...ate better!!
    12/24 - 147.5 at 8:30 a.m. ...5.67 miles in 100 mins ...Christmas w/family...good food
    12/25 - 145.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...nothing but rain and cold...ate a little better.
    12/26 - 147.4 at 8:45 a.m. ...nothing but rain and cold
    Chris
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,727 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Hello members. My name is Mary, 61 years old and my driver's license says 5'7" but I just measured myself and 5' 5 1/4 inches. I wanted to say thanks for the support this group has given to me. I enjoy the sharing of updates as we face our challenges in attaining a healthier version of ourselves.

    Goal Weight 179 lbs 4lbs to lose

    Highest weight: 204
    Current weight: 183
    December weight lost so far: 2. lbs⬇️

    December 1 183lbs
    My weekly weigh-in is Wednesday. No movement from yesterday.

    December 8 182 lbs ⬇️
    This has been my most consistent month so far. I prefer the consistency. I have 3 lbs to lose to reach my December goal. I really think we all should applaud the fact that we are on this journey to our healthier version of ourselves in the fun crazy month of December and not forget in a pandemic. 👏👏👏

    December 15 180 lbs
    So one pound to go to hit my December goal but the next 2 weeks will be filled with snacking and Christmas cheer temptations. My 7 day average weight it 182.2 lbs. I remind myself that because of the awareness that stepping on the scale today was a positive but not constant. Again love this group for the support.

    December 22 181 lbs
    Wednesday regular weigh-in. Though I am a 1lb more than last Wednesday. My weekly average went down to 180.9 lbs. Feeling pretty good that my weight is constant. 2 more pounds to lose.
    December 23 181lbs
    December 24 181lbs
    December 25 180.5 lbs⬇️
    December 26 181lbs ⬆️
    December 27
    December 28
    December 29
    December 30
    December 31
  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 407 Member
    Hi all.
    I'm Elsa, from Pretoria, South Africa. I am 39 years old. I love this challenge. My highest weight this year was 88 kg/194lb (October 2021).

    Current weight - 84.6kg / 186lb
    Challenge GW - 80.0kg / 176lb
    UGW - 65kg / 143kg

    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Highest weight: 88kg / 194lb
    Current weight: 84.6kg / 186lb

    December weight lost so far:

    December 1 - 84.6kg
    December 2 - 84.6kg
    December 3 - 84.6kg (I seem stuck😢)
    December 4 - 85kg🙈😫
    December 5 - 84.3kg
    December 6 - 84.1kg
    December 7 - 83.9kg
    December 8 - 84.1kg
    December 9 - 83.9kg
    December 10 - 84.3kg
    December 11 - 84.3kg
    December 12 - 84.4kg
    December 13 - 84.1kg
    December 14 - 83.5kg
    December 15 - 83.5kg
    December 16 - 83.5kg
    December 17 - 83.8kg
    December 18 - 84.5kg
    December 19 - 84.3kg
    December 20 - 83.7kg
    December 21 - 83.9kg
    December 22 - 84.3kg (had a cheat day yesterday🙈)
    December 23 - 83.5kg
    December 24 - 84.1kg
    December 25 - DNW (on holiday)
    December 26 - DNW (on holiday)
    December 27 - DNW (on holiday)
    December 28
    December 29
    December 30
    December 31
  • HollyStormCloud
    HollyStormCloud Posts: 2,859 Member
    Highest weight: 185
    Current weight: 155
    December weight lost so far: 0.4

    December 01: forgot
    December 02: forgot
    December 03: 154.4
    December 04: 154.6
    December 05: 155.0
    December 06: 154.8
    December 07: 154.4
    December 08: 154.2
    December 09: forgot
    December 10: 153.6
    December 11: forgot
    December 12: 154.0
    December 13: 154.0
    December 14: 153.4 Still bouncing around in the same 4 pound range :/
    December 15: 153.0
    December 16: 153.0
    December 17: 154.2 Too much sodium yesterday. I'm pretty sure this is just water weight.
    December 18: 153.4
    December 19: 153.8 Arthritis flared badly in my knee yesterday so I got 0 minutes of exercise in. Not good today either, but I'm going to try and hobble at least a mile.
    December 20: 154
    December 21: 154.2 Turns out it's not my arthritis flaring up, I have a torn meniscus in my right knee. Been mostly staying off of it for the past three days. Sucks being "down". :s
    December 22: 154.6
    December 23: Forgot
    December 24: 155.0 Dang it, gotta stop nibbling the holiday treats!
    December 25: Forgot
    December 26: 155.0 :/
    December 27: 154.2
  • 39flavours
    39flavours Posts: 1,494 Member
    F41, 5'4
    Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
    January GW: 138lbs
    UGW: 130

    September challenge 9.4lbs lost
    October challenge 4.4lbs lost
    November challenge 4.2lbs lost

    I got down to 140lbs last month but it seems like a distant memory now! I took my foot off the gas and shot back up into the overweight category, not impressed. Time to get my act together!

    🎄= loss 0.2
    🎁= no change
    ☃️= gain 0.2

    Nov 29 142.2
    Nov 30 143.0

    ☃️🎄🎁🎄☃️DECEMBER ☃️🎄🎁🎄☃️

    Dec 01 143.0 🎁 Let's do this!
    Dec 02 141.0 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 03 141.8 ☃️☃️☃️☃️
    Dec 04 142.2 ☃️☃️
    Dec 05 141.0 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 06 141.4 ☃️☃️
    Dec 07 140.6 🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 08 140.0 🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 09 139.8 🎄
    Dec 10 140.4 ☃️☃️☃️
    Dec 11 140.4 🎁
    Dec 12 142.0 ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️😱
    Dec 13 142.2 ☃️
    Dec 14 140.0 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 15 139.4 🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 16 139.6 ☃️
    Dec 17 138.6 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 18 141.4 ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️😱😱😱😱😱😱
    Dec 19 140.2 🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 20 140.6 ☃️☃️
    Dec 21 140.0 🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 22 142.2 ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️😱
    Dec 23 143.2 ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️🙄
    Dec 24 142.6 🎄🎄🎄
    Dec 25 DNW
    Dec 26 DNW
    Dec 27 145.0 ☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️☃️
    Dec 28
    Dec 29
    Dec 30
    Dec 31

    (🎄=55)-(☃️=65)= 2.0lb GAIN
  • Rinoga
    Rinoga Posts: 263 Member
    edited December 2021
    Hello! I’m Athena! I’m 5 ft and started getting serious about my weight in the November challenge and am looking forward to continuing this month! 🎄

    I did well with weekly goals in November, so plan to continue those this challenge: I will try to only go out to eat on the weekends and practice mindful eating and push to work out three times a week.

    Highest weight: 165
    Goal weight: 130
    December goal weight: 155

    December 1 - 156 (went out)
    December 2 - 157 (home cooked)
    December 3 - 157 (went out)
    December 4 - 157 (went out)
    December 5 - 158 (went out)

    Weekly goals not met, but gonna keep working at it!

    December 6 - 160 (home cooked/ Yoga 1hr)
    December 7 - 158 (home cooked/ Yoga 1 hr)
    December 8 - 158 (home cooked)
    December 9 - 157 (home cooked/ Walking 1 hr)
    December 10 - 158 (went out)
    December 11 - 157 (went out)
    December 12 - travel

    Weekly goal not met, but worked out 3 times!

    December 13 - travel
    December 14 - travel
    December 15 - travel
    December 16 - travel
    December 17 - travel
    December 18 - travel

    December 19 - 160 (went out)

    Weekly goal not met, but prepared to work it off!

    December 20 - 160 (leftovers/home cooked)
    December 21 - 158 (home cooked/ Yoga 1hr)
    December 22 - 158 (went out)
    December 23 - 159 (went out/ running 30 min)
    December 24 - ?
    December 25 - ?
    December 26 - ?

    Weekly food goal not met, but got some good activity in!

    December 27 - 159 (home cooked/ running 30 min)

    Definitely not gonna meet my monthly goal, but that’s alright! I’ve decided to adjust my workouts since I struggle to do a class three times, I’m thinking of continuing Yoga and Zumba and then run on the treadmill for 30 min. Also planning to establish more mindful eating as well, I cut loose on the holiday so time to get back to routine!

    December 28 -
    December 29 -
    December 30 -
    December 31 -

    December weight lost:
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,727 Member
    🌲December Challenge🌲

    Hello members. My name is Mary, 61 years old and my driver's license says 5'7" but I just measured myself and 5' 5 1/4 inches. I wanted to say thanks for the support this group has given to me. I enjoy the sharing of updates as we face our challenges in attaining a healthier version of ourselves.

    Goal Weight 179 lbs 4lbs to lose

    Highest weight: 204
    Current weight: 183
    December weight lost so far: 1lb⬇️

    December 1 183lbs
    My weekly weigh-in is Wednesday. No movement from yesterday.

    December 8 182 lbs ⬇️
    This has been my most consistent month so far. I prefer the consistency. I have 3 lbs to lose to reach my December goal. I really think we all should applaud the fact that we are on this journey to our healthier version of ourselves in the fun crazy month of December and not forget in a pandemic. 👏👏👏

    December 15 180 lbs
    So one pound to go to hit my December goal but the next 2 weeks will be filled with snacking and Christmas cheer temptations. My 7 day average weight it 182.2 lbs. I remind myself that because of the awareness that stepping on the scale today was a positive but not constant. Again love this group for the support.

    December 22 181 lbs
    Wednesday regular weigh-in. Though I am a 1lb more than last Wednesday. My weekly average went down to 180.9 lbs. Feeling pretty good that my weight is constant. 2 more pounds to lose.
    December 23 181lbs
    December 24 181lbs
    December 25 180.5 lbs⬇️
    December 26 181lbs ⬆️
    December 27 182lbs ⬆️
    December 28
    December 29
    December 30
    December 31

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