15 pounds to lose challenge February 1-May 1, 2022

cpanus

I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
72 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: 148.5
Challenge Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
02/01 - 148.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.25 miles in 109 mins
02/07 - 148.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/14 - 147.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/21 - 147.0 at 7:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/28 - 147.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/01 - 148.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.02 miles in 126 mins
03/07 - 148.3 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/14 - 149.6 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/21 - 149.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/28 - 148.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/31 - 147.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day
04/01 - 147.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/04 - 149.5 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/11 - 149.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/18 - 149.5 at 8:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/25 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.16 miles in 133 mins
04/30 - 148.7 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
Chris

swimmom_1

Mary 65 now, from Pennsylvania.
Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
UGW-122 lbs. I was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for 5 years then got lazy.

My goal is to continue with what seems to work for me. 1000-1200 calories, low carb 15 Net +/- 3(My body seems to not do well with carbs. It doesn't know how to burn them and hangs onto them way too much!), minimum 70 + oz of water, 2 meals/day on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days(which are long), exercise on my 3 days off. My weigh in day is Sunday.

9/14/20 SW-255 lbs
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs started MFP and Low Carb/1000-1200 calorie while recovering
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212.0 lbs
9/1/21-200.0 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/26/21-165.6 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22- 155 lbs
4/1/22- 156.4 lbs :-(

Down 10 lbs so far!

Have been MIA AGAIN from this and a couple other threads this month. Posting my updated weights though today. Goal is 15 lbs for the 3 months.

2/1/22-157.4 lbs
2/6/22-158.4 lbs
2/13/22-156.4 lbs
2/20/22-157.6 lbs
2/25/22-155 lbs. FINALLY!!! 100 lbs LOST!!! Sure I won't make the 5 lbs for February. Have to go back and catch up on all your postings. I have been working 60-65 hours/week since Christmas.
2/27/22-156 lbs. Don't like this nor understand it. I have done more exercise than usual, the last 3 days and stayed below my allotted daily calories and drank plenty of water and not increased sodium either.
2/28/22 -155 lbs
February loss -2.4 lbs of 5 lb goal. :-(
3/1/22- 155 lbs. Finally 100 lbs lost of 132 lb goal!
3/6/22- 153 lbs
3/13/22- 155 lbs
3/20/22- 154.4 lbs
3/27/22- 154.8 lbs
4/1/22- 156.4 lbs
March loss- 1.6 lbs GAINED :-(

4/3/22- 152 lbs
Had to add these next 2 even though my official weigh day is Sundays.
4/4/22- 150 lbs NEW LOW
4/5/22- 148.6 lbs. NEW LOW AGAIN!!!! I didn't have a loss in March so the whoosh makes up for that! 3.6 lbs more and I won't be overweight anymore too! Need to catch up on all your posts again too!
4/10/22- 151 lbs I had corned beef the other day and put on, I'm sure, water weight. It was up higher and slowly coming back down. Did 272 minutes on my Elliptical today for 17.54 miles.

4/17/22-151.8 lbs
4/23/22-152.8 lbs. Leaving for Oklahoma today to see my son, daughter in law and granddaughter. They don't have a scale. Will check in when I get back.
4/29/22-156.6 lbs Not bad with trying some local faire and we went to Toby Keith's I Love This Bar & Grill. Also Cheesecake Factory, I haven't been to one since 2007 or 2008. Had the Ghirardelli Chocolate Cheesecake.
Not bad for that and only some walking for exercise. Elliptical for 228 minutes/16 miles.
4/30/22-156.6 lbs. Elliptical 240 minutes for 16.36 miles. 1:50 minutes lawn mowing, a rider.

KakoHikes

Hello! Am 34/F, living in Oregon and restarted my journey to better health last June after some not so good lab results gave me the kick I needed. I’ve lost weight before but gained it back and more by letting stress turn into apathy about my health. I am planning on this time being the one that sticks, making healthy habits and learning how to cook healthy foods.

I have lost 44lbs since I started, can now fit in clothes two sizes smaller and have lowered my resting heart rate by 15bpm. My lab results have also improved. I’ve been trying new(to me) food and have found spices and dishes I’ve really enjoyed that are healthy and delish. With exercising regularly, I can now go up stairs without getting out of breath, am able to go up hills and on hikes without feeling like I am dying and have more energy and better mental health. Some days I have to remind myself of the above benefits so far, when I am feeling tired and my motivation is waning.

My current deficit is set to lose at least .5lbs each week, with the goal to not eat any of my exercise calories. My main exercise right now is walking and playing ring fit adventure. By the end of this period I should have a basic strength training program going.

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- 196
Challenge end goal- 188
Sunday is my weigh in day


2/01 196.2
2/06 195.2. Had a good but busy week. Had first pt appt for a creaky knee and have home exercise to do to try and help correct patella tracking disorder a bit. Have been working on increasing the distance of my walks when I have time, and doing an extra hill. It been nice surprising nice out and have really enjoyed my walks
2/13 192.0 -3.2lbs this week, 4.2 this month and challenge. What a whoosh! It’s bound to go up next week as will be my monthly but I am enjoying seeing the number. My goal is to lose 2 to 3 lbs a month, to see it all in one week is odd. Had a nice week, 1 hike, 4 walks and did my pt exercises 4 days, under my calorie goal all this week, though did depend on exercise calories some days.
2/20 191.6 -.4 lbs this week, -4.6 the month and challenge. Super surprised it didn't bounce up but I will take it. Had a good week, went on a hike and a few walks and finally started doing some basic strength training. Already had the same things needed out for my pt exercises, so I got started on what I remembered, even if I still don't have my plan written out yet.

2/27 192.6 +1lb, -3.6 this month and challenge. Was over my calorie goal Friday and Saturday had delicious but calorie and sodium heavy food. Hopefully is mostly water weight
2/28 192.4 -.2
Total for Feb -3.8lbs!



3/01 192.0 -.4
3/06 193.2 +1.2, +.8 this month, -3lbs this challenge
3/13 190.1 -3.1 lbs this week, -2.3 this month, -6.1 this challenge. 50lbs lost TOTAL!! Finally I realized I tend to hold onto or gain weight near the middle of my cycle and have a bit of a loss or a whoosh right before it starts. Getting the pattern down helps keep things in perspective. I’ve been keeping up with my home ot exercises and strength training a few times a week and been getting walks in and doing pretty well food wise. Nice to have it eventually show on the scale. Weeded out more clothes that are too big for me now this week and went through my storage and found more clothes that now fit again as well!.

3/20 189.8 -.3 this week, 2.6 this month, 6.4 this challenge
3/27 188.6 -1.2 this week, 3.8 this month, 7.6 this challenge
Total for March 3.8 lbs! (Again! Wonder if can lose 3.8 next time too)


4/03 188.6 No loss this week. Was over calories Friday and Saturday with a bit more salty food so am happy it wasn’t a gain. Kinda been in a blah mood the last couple weeks, have not kept up this challenge but have mostly been keeping up with daily check ins ins another challenge I’ve been doing. This month is going to be focusing on maintaining my current good habits, instead of tweaking things or trying anything new. Doing strength train at least twice, if not three times a week and drinking more water.
4/10 187.2 -1.4 this week and month, -8.8 this challenge (Challenge goal reached!)
4/17 186.6 -.6 this week, -2.0 this month, -9.4 challenge had an off week again due to hormones/weather. Only exercised twice and was over my calorie goal most days, surprising had a loss still,
4/24 185.0 -1.6 this week,-3.6 this month, 11lbs this challenge. Had another partially off week, am again surprised by that much loss. Part whoosh? That or maybe my TDEE is more than MFP thinks it is by just a bit. Did try new recipes for using all of a fennel plant and tried Harissa sauce.
4/30 185.8 +.8 this week, -2.8 this month, -10.2 this challenge.

My challenge goal of -8lbs was met! I had a very carb/calorie heavy day today so I am sure weight will start a bit higher for the next challenge. Am happy overall with how things went with this challenge. Consistency, especially with my strength training will be my main focus next challenge. Also like always I need to drink more water!

GinLee61

I am a 5'4" 60 year old retiree living in upstate NY. I started back up using MFP on January 3rd but did not weigh myself for the first time until February 7th.

Feb 7: 222.2
Feb 14: 220.9
Feb 21: 218.8
Feb 28: Skip week since I was away from home

Mar 7: 216.6
Mar 14: 213.6
Mar 21: 212.1
Mar 28: 211.0

Apr 4: 209.5
Apr 11: 208.1
Apr 18: 207.6
Apr 25: 206

May 1: 204.3 – down 1.7 for the week, 17.9 lbs for this challenge and 25.7 lbs overall

Challenge Goal: 15 lbs (207.2)
Challenge Actual: 17.9 lbs (204.3)

Congratulations to everyone for completing the challenge!

Personally, I never expected to be able to meet the challenge, let alone exceed it. I surprised myself and this has reminded me that it really is possible.

I believe that participating in this challenge motivated me and has helped to keep me accountable, even if only to myself.

Thank you to RubyRed427 for continuing this challenge. I'm looking forward to the next 3 months!

enlightenme3

Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Feb 1 Start Weight: 144.0 pounds
Apr 30 Goal Weight: 130 pounds (maintenance buffer weight)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-135 pounds

Feb 1: 144.0
Feb 8: 144.8
Feb 15: 142.4
Feb 22: 141.1
Feb 28: 140.2
Total weight loss/gain to date in February: - 3.8 pounds

Mar 1: 140.4
Mar 8: 138.4
Mar 15: 138.2
Mar 22: 136.9
Mar 29: 135.6
Mar 31: DNW - traveling
Total weight loss/gain to date in March: - 4.8 pounds

Apr 1: DNW - traveling (using 135.6 from Mar 29 as starting weight)
Apr 8: 138.2
Apr 15: 133.8
Apr 22: 134.0
Apr 29: 134.9
Apr 30: 135.6
Total weight loss/gain to date in April: +/- 0 pounds

Total challenge loss/gain to date: - 8.4 pounds

Although I hit my goal during April, I also managed to come just above maintenance range these last couple of days of the month. I'm still learning about dealing with social situations and travel. Thank you all for this great challenge - it has been fun!

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.
Thank you Ruby Red 427 for starting another challenge.


Start Weight: 197.0 (Weight on January 31, 2022)
Goal Weight: 182.0
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



Feb 01…..197.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.1)…..
Feb 03…..195.8…..(Trend Weight: 195.4)…..
Feb 10…..196.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.2)…..
Feb 17…..196.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.7)…..
Feb 24…..198.0…..(Trend Weight: 196.0)…..
Feb 28…..198.2…..(Trend Weight: 196.5)…..

Feb Goal: 192.0
Feb Actual: 198.2
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.2 lb GAIN



Mar 01…..196.6…..(Trend Weight: 196.5)…..
Mar 07…..198.0…..(Trend Weight: 196.8)…..
Mar 14…..198.2…..(Trend Weight: 197.6)…..
Mar 21…..198.0…. (Trend Weight: 198.3)…..
Mar 28…..199.6…..(Trend Weight: 199.1)…..
Mar 31…..199.6…..(Trend Weight: 199.3)…..


Mar Goal: 193.2 based on Feb end.
Mar Actual: 199.6
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.6 lbs gained




Apr 01…..199.8…..(Trend Weight: 199.4)….. Wrong way.

Apr 04…..198.2…..(Trend Weight: 199.5)….. Really no change in behaviors here (though there should be more!) I’m not sure why I go up and down but here it is today. Lowest weight since Mar 14. I’ll take it, shake it and see what I can do with it.

Apr 11…..201.8…..(Trend Weight: 200.5)….. A travel day really turned this entire week upside down! Starting fresh today!

Apr 18…..204.4…..(Trend Weight: 201.8)….. Did someone say Easter Dinner?

Apr 25…..202.2…..(Trend Weight: 201.6)….. Glad to see a drop. Time to get out of the 200 prison I’m in.

Apr 30…..203.2…..(Trend Weight: 202.3)….. April was not kind to me. Or I was not kind to it. Yeah, I think that is it.


Apr Goal: 194.6 based on March 2022 end weight
Apr Actual: 203.2
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 6.2 lb Gain for the challenge. Ugh!

frankwbrown

CHALLENGE: lose 10 pounds by May 2nd (13 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
January 31st starting weight: 229.3 (7-day average)
May 2nd goal weight: 219.3
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to ~20% body fat)

Jan 31 : 229.3 (starting weight) (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Feb 07 : 226.6 : 🔽 2.7
Feb 14 : 224.8 : 🔽 1.8
Feb 21 : 225.4 : 🔼 0.7
Feb 28 : 224.4 : 🔽 1.0
Mar 07 : 223.2 : 🔽 1.3
Mar 14 : 224.8 : 🔼 1.7
Mar 21 : 228.5 : 🔼 3.7
Mar 28 : 227.2 : 🔽 1.3
Apr 04 : 224.4 : 🔽 2.8
Apr 11 : 224.5 : 🔼 0.1
Apr 18 : 224.8 : 🔼 0.3
Apr 25 : 226.9 : 🔼 2.1
May 02 : 226.7 : 🔽 0.2 total loss = 2.6

Goal weight : 219.3 : desired loss = 10.0 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 226.7 : actual loss = 2.6 pounds in 13 weeks

Well, it's a long way from 10 pounds, but at least I managed to lose some. See you all in the next round!