15 pounds to lose challenge November 1 - January 31, 2023

swimmom_1 · January 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania. I'm a RN and work long days.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Stopped using it mid November to get my Christmas shopping done earlier than my norm. I was planning to start back up a week ago but had a GI bug and very weak. I restarted today but very slow at 45 minutes and 3 miles compared to my 3 hour historical workout sessions. I will MAYBE workup to it again.

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs MFP start date.
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs

1/1/23- 213.4 lbs
1/2/23- 213.4 lbs
1/3/23- 207.4 lbs
1/4/23- 205.8 lbs
1/5/23- 205.8 lbs
1/6/23- 201.4 lbs
1/7/23- 202.4 lbs
1/8/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 45 minutes
1/9/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 46 minutes
1/10/22-201.6 lbs elliptical 47 minutes
1/11/22-203.6 lbs Not sure why the uptick. I stayed on track yesterday with my carbs/calories. I worked today. For new people I don't workout on work days. I'm a RN and work long days. That's why I used to do long elliptical sessions on my days off. To makeup for my work days. I work 4 days/week, 10+ hours.
1/12/23-203.8 lbs work day
1/13/22-204.6 lbs work day
1/14/22-205.4 lbs on call today, My Elliptical 120 minutes straight through this AM!!! 8.5 miles. Getting back up to my long sessions. Maybe I wasn't out of Cardiovascular endurance, as I thought. The previous sessions I wore a short sleeve shirt instead of a tank top as I did today again. (It's chilly in my basement.) Even though I had a fan on, maybe I just got to warm, which wore me down.

swimmom_1 · January 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania. I'm a RN and work long days.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Stopped using it mid November to get my Christmas shopping done earlier than my norm. I was planning to start back up a week ago but had a GI bug and very weak. I restarted today but very slow at 45 minutes and 3 miles compared to my 3 hour historical workout sessions. I will MAYBE workup to it again.

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs MFP start date.
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs

1/1/23- 213.4 lbs
1/2/23- 213.4 lbs
1/3/23- 207.4 lbs
1/4/23- 205.8 lbs
1/5/23- 205.8 lbs
1/6/23- 201.4 lbs
1/7/23- 202.4 lbs
1/8/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 45 minutes Interval setting
1/9/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 46 minutes Interval setting
1/10/23-201.6 lbs elliptical 47 minutes Interval setting
1/11/23-203.6 lbs Not sure why the uptick. I stayed on track yesterday with my carbs/calories. I worked today. For new people I don't workout on work days. I'm a RN and work long days. That's why I used to do long elliptical sessions on my days off. To makeup for my work days. I work 4 days/week, 10+ hours.
1/12/23-203.8 lbs work day
1/13/23-204.6 lbs work day
1/14/23-205.4 lbs on call today, My Elliptical 120 minutes, Interval setting straight through this AM!!! 8.5 miles. Getting back up to my long sessions. Maybe I wasn't out of Cardiovascular endurance, as I thought. The previous sessions I wore a short sleeve shirt instead of a tank top as I did today again. (It's chilly in my basement.) Even though I had a fan on, maybe I just got to warm, which wore me down.

1/15/23-202.4 lbs My official weigh in day, My Elliptical, Interval setting, 120 minutes straight through again this AM, 8.1 miles.

jyoti_0 · January 2023

Everything happens for the best.
I had an old weighing machine which was more precise than the old model I had for years. The old one showed the difference only in one pound. So, it didn't budge often, the new one did.
Recently, I was noticing that the new scale would keep showing the same weight for many days, then it will show a sudden dip. Usually, in 10 days.
It had been stuck on one particular weight for the past 7-8 days (even though I could feel my denims slipping down, indicating some weight loss)
Today, it broke down.
I checked my weight on the old scale, and it showed me a pound lighter than what the new scale had been showing! That has brought the goal of losing 15 pounds closed (I have lost 11 pounds since Nov till date).
Now I wish the new scale had broken down earlier

deepwoodslady · January 2023

My name is Donna. I am 62 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 182.8
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 197.8
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

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

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

11/01-199.8-(Trend Weight: 200.2)-

11/07-198.8-(Trend Weight: 199.9)-

11/14-197.6-(Trend Weight: 199.1)-

11/21-198.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)-

11/28-196.6-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-

11/30-196.2-(Trend Weight: 197.8)-

Nov Start: 197.8
Nov Actual: 196.2
Nov Goal: (5 pound loss) 192.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.6 lbs. LOST

12/01-198.4-(Trend Weight: 197.8)-

12/05-197.8-(Trend Weight: 197.7)-

12/12-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-

12/19-197.0-(Trend Weight: 198.1)-

12/26-200.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)-

12/31-199.8-(Trend Weight: 199.2)-

Dec Start: 196.2
Dec Actual: 199.8
Dec Goal: (5 pound loss) 191.2

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.0 lb GAIN

01/01-199.2-(Trend Weight: 199.2)-

01/02-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

01/09-200.0-(Trend Weight: 199.4)- Day 1 of 5 days of travel. Hopefully I can keep my head on my shoulders and my brain intact in all aspects.

01/16-198.8-(Trend Weight: 198.7)- Guess what I noticed last night? In the fridge my sweet younger daughter made me a pumpkin cheesecake while I was gone on the overnight trip and left the whole thing in the refrigerator for me. Isn’t she precious? Travel today.

01/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Jan Start: 199.8
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Jan Goal: (5 pound loss) 194.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

cpanus · January 2023

Hi! I'm Chris
Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
Current Weight: 153.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 143.0 lbs
11/01 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...7.27 miles in 129 mins
11/07 - 153.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero...too cold this morning
11/14 - 150.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.10 miles in 115 mins
11/21 - 150.8 at 7:15 a.m. ...new Grandson duty!!
11/28 - 150.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/30 - 150.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/01 - 148.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...it rained her in northern California!! No walking for me!
12/05 - 153.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/12 - 152.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/19 - 155.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/26 - 154.0 at 9:20 a.m. ...5.09 miles in 89 mins
12/31 - 153.6 at 8:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!!
01/01 - 152.9 at 8:45 a.m. ...zero
01/02 - 155.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...It rained here in northern California!!
01/09 - 154.5 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...It rained here in northern California!! Trainer still out.
01/16 - 153.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty... 60 min workout w/trainer
01/23 -
01/30 -
01/31 -
Chris

XxAngry_Pixi · January 2023

On a mission to lose 50kg 110lbs since march 2021. I started at 115kg 253.5 lbs bmi 42.8

Hoping to lose the 6.8 kg 15lbs by the end of the challenge period but honestly will be happy even with half that just to break my plateau.

My goal is to aim for sticking to my calorie allowance, and get 10k steps per day.

Nov 1 start date: 88.2 kg 194.4lbs

Nov 8 88.2 kg 194.4 lbs
Nov 15 87.5 192.9 lbs
Nov 22 86.6kg 190.9 lbs
Nov 29 86.3kg 190.2 lbs
Dec 6th 86.1kg 189.8lbs
Dec 13th 86.1kg 189.8lbs
Dec 20th 85.6kg 188.7lbs
Dec 27th 86.1kg 189.8lbs
Jan 3rd 85.8kg 189.1lbs
Jan 10th 85kg 187.3lbs
Jan 17th 84.2kg 185.6lbs (Down 0.8 kg 1.7lbs - 4kg 8.8lbs in total this challenge)

frankwbrown · January 2023

CHALLENGE: lose 7-10 pounds by January 31st (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
Anniversary weight (7/10/2021): 243 (lost 87 pounds in year one)
2nd Anniversary weight (7/10/2022): 226 (lost 18 pounds in year two)
November 1st starting weight: 226.6 (7-day average)
January 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 215 (would like to stay in range 210-220)

Nov 01 : 226.6 (Weigh-in day: Tuesday)
Nov 08 : 229.0 : ↑ 2.4
Nov 15 : 231.5 : ↑ 2.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.9
Nov 22 : 228.7 : ↓ 2.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.1
Nov 29 : 231.1 : ↑ 2.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.5
Dec 06 : 230.2 : ↓ 0.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.6
Dec 13 : 232.8 : ↑ 2.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.2
Dec 20 : 234.9 : ↑ 2.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 8.3
Dec 27 : 233.7 : ↓ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 7.1
Jan 03 : 234.2 : ↑ 0.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 7.6
Jan 10 : 233.2 : ↓ 1.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.6
Jan 17 : 233.2 : ↓ 0.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.6
Jan 24 :
Jan 31 :

cgm117 · January 2023

58y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb)
Feb-May Challenge: -5lbs
May-July Challenge: -2.8lbs
July-Oct Challenge:-2.2 lbs

11/29 124.8 (+4.2 lbs) Yikes!
12/6 123 (-1.8 lbs)
1/3 128.1 (+5.1 lbs)
1/10 127.2 (-0.9 lbs)
1/18 128.7 (+1.5 lbs)

I was a bit shocked and dismayed to see such a significant weight increase this week, especially since I stayed within my calorie range and worked out at the gym multiple days. Hopefully it's just water weight from a heavy "leg day" yesterday but we'll see what the scale brings next week.

Toronto6fan · January 2023

2 Jan 168.6
7 Jan 167.5
19 Jan 167.3

swimmom_1 · January 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania. I'm a RN and work long days.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Stopped using it mid November to get my Christmas shopping done earlier than my norm. I was planning to start back up a week ago but had a GI bug and very weak. I restarted today but very slow at 45 minutes and 3 miles compared to my 3 hour historical workout sessions. I will MAYBE workup to it again.

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs MFP start date.
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs

1/1/23- 213.4 lbs
1/2/23- 213.4 lbs
1/3/23- 207.4 lbs
1/4/23- 205.8 lbs
1/5/23- 205.8 lbs
1/6/23- 201.4 lbs
1/7/23- 202.4 lbs
1/8/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 45 minutes Interval setting
1/9/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 46 minutes Interval setting
1/10/23-201.6 lbs elliptical 47 minutes Interval setting
1/11/23-203.6 lbs Not sure why the uptick. I stayed on track yesterday with my carbs/calories. I worked today. For new people I don't workout on work days. I'm a RN and work long days. That's why I used to do long elliptical sessions on my days off. To makeup for my work days. I work 4 days/week, 10+ hours.
1/12/23-203.8 lbs work day
1/13/23-204.6 lbs work day
1/14/23-205.4 lbs on call today, My Elliptical 120 minutes, Interval setting straight through this AM!!! 8.5 miles. Getting back up to my long sessions. Maybe I wasn't out of Cardiovascular endurance, as I thought. The previous sessions I wore a short sleeve shirt instead of a tank top as I did today again. (It's chilly in my basement.) Even though I had a fan on, maybe I just got to warm, which wore me down.
1/15/23-202.4 lbs My official weigh in day, My Elliptical, Interval setting, 120 minutes straight through again this AM, 8.1 miles.

1/19/23-199.4 lbs!!!! Finally Onederland again! 14 lbs down since 1/1/23. Off today. Did Elliptical Interval setting, 150 minutes for 9.7 miles. Getting my motivation back!

SunnyDays930 · January 2023

HW: 170

Nov 4 167.6
Nov 11 166.2
Nov 18 Did not weigh
Nov 25 168
Dec 2 166.6
Dec 9 164.4
Dec 16 164.2
Dec 23 163.4
Dec 30 164 + .6
Jan 6 163
Jan 20 165.6 + 2.6

GW: 140

I have lost focus and it doesn't take much to see the results of that on the scale. Frankly I am shocked it is not more.
I am drinking more water, adding limes or cucumbers or something to make it more fun. Also discovered the Fitness Marshall on youtube. He does fun dance workouts. He's like the modern Richard Simmons. Absolutely hilarious.

I'll get back on track. I need to not only for vanity sake, but for my cholesterol, aching hip etc.

HarperAnn6 · January 2023

Hi Everyone! Hope you had a great week! I am revising my goal because I am seeing my weight bounce between 133 and 134 so much. By the end of the month, I’d like to see an end to this plateau. I am going to add an additional walking session to my week and log my meals more consistently. Have a nice weekend!
Height: 5'1"
Goal: 120
Nov. 18th: 138.6
Nov. 25th: 139.6
Dec. 2nd: 137.8
Dec. 9th: 136.2
Dec. 16th: 135.2
Dec. 31st: 134.8
Jan. 13th: 133
Jan. 20th: 134

swimmom_1 · January 2023

Elliptical Interval setting today, 150 minutes for 9.92 miles. Up a bit in weight from yesterday. Made a ham last night for dinner and had again tonight and will probably be a few more dinners. Least it's just water weight.

ashleycarole86 · January 2023

Nov 1 Challenge Start: 170
Jan 31 Challenge Goal: 160-165 (Maintenance Range)

Nov 1 - 170
Nov 3 - 169 (-1)
Nov 10 - 168.6 (-0.4)
Nov 17 - 169.6 (+1)
Nov 24 - 170.6 (+1)
Dec 1 - 170.8 (+0.2)
Dec 8 - 170.8 (-)
Dec 15 - 174.6 (+3.8)
Dec 22 - 175 (+0.4)
Dec 29 - 180.4 (+5.4)
Jan 5 - 178.8 (-1.6)
Jan 13 (one day late due to travel) - 176.6 (-2.2)
Jan 19 - 176.4 (-0.2)

Progress to date: +6.4

GinLee61 · January 2023

I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022 and have lost 64.9 lbs to date.
My final goal weight is 135-140.

January 3 2022: 230
March 7: 216.6
June 3: 196.4
Sept 2: 182.8
Oct 28: 175.4

11/4: 174.7
11/11: 173
11/18: 171.4
11/25: 171.4
12/2: 170.6
12/9: 170.6
12/16: 169.4
12/23: 168.1
12/30: 169.1
1/6/23: 167.3
1/13: 166.7
1/21: 165.1

Excited to have reached my 10 lb goal for this round with a week to spare!

Have a great week everyone!

Challenge Goal: 10 lbs (165.4)
Challenge Actual: 10.3 lbs (165.1)

SunnyDays930 · January 2023

@GinLee61 Amazing results!

jyoti_0 · January 2023

@GinLee61 wow! congrats!

swimmom_1 · January 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania. I'm a RN and work long days.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Stopped using it mid November to get my Christmas shopping done earlier than my norm. I was planning to start back up a week ago but had a GI bug and very weak. I restarted today but very slow at 45 minutes and 3 miles compared to my 3 hour historical workout sessions. I will MAYBE workup to it again.

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs MFP start date.
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs

1/1/23- 213.4 lbs
1/2/23- 213.4 lbs
1/3/23- 207.4 lbs
1/4/23- 205.8 lbs
1/5/23- 205.8 lbs
1/6/23- 201.4 lbs
1/7/23- 202.4 lbs
1/8/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 45 minutes Interval setting
1/9/23- 204.4 lbs elliptical 46 minutes Interval setting
1/10/23-201.6 lbs elliptical 47 minutes Interval setting
1/11/23-203.6 lbs Not sure why the uptick. I stayed on track yesterday with my carbs/calories. I worked today. For new people I don't workout on work days. I'm a RN and work long days. That's why I used to do long elliptical sessions on my days off. To makeup for my work days. I work 4 days/week, 10+ hours.
1/12/23-203.8 lbs work day
1/13/23-204.6 lbs work day
1/14/23-205.4 lbs on call today, My Elliptical 120 minutes, Interval setting straight through this AM!!! 8.5 miles. Getting back up to my long sessions. Maybe I wasn't out of Cardiovascular endurance, as I thought. The previous sessions I wore a short sleeve shirt instead of a tank top as I did today again. (It's chilly in my basement.) Even though I had a fan on, maybe I just got to warm, which wore me down.
1/15/23-202.4 lbs My official weigh in day, My Elliptical, Interval setting, 120 minutes straight through again this AM, 8.1 miles.
1/19/23-199.4 lbs!!!! Finally Onederland again! 14 lbs down since 1/1/23. Off today. Did Elliptical Interval setting, 150 minutes for 9.7 miles. Getting my motivation back! Making a ham tonight so next few days will probably not be good. At least it will just be water weight from the sodium.
1/20/23-200.2 lbs off today Elliptical 150 minutes on Interval setting, 9.82 miles
1/21/23-203.4 lbs work day

1/22/23-200.2 lbs Off today Elliptical Interval setting 150 minutes for 10.05 miles Hopefully a whoosh after the ham is used up!

deepwoodslady · January 2023

My name is Donna. I am 62 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 182.8
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 197.8
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

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

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

11/01-199.8-(Trend Weight: 200.2)-

11/07-198.8-(Trend Weight: 199.9)-

11/14-197.6-(Trend Weight: 199.1)-

11/21-198.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)-

11/28-196.6-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-

11/30-196.2-(Trend Weight: 197.8)-

Nov Start: 197.8
Nov Actual: 196.2
Nov Goal: (5 pound loss) 192.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.6 lbs. LOST

12/01-198.4-(Trend Weight: 197.8)-

12/05-197.8-(Trend Weight: 197.7)-

12/12-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-

12/19-197.0-(Trend Weight: 198.1)-

12/26-200.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)-

12/31-199.8-(Trend Weight: 199.2)-

Dec Start: 196.2
Dec Actual: 199.8
Dec Goal: (5 pound loss) 191.2

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.0 lb GAIN

01/01-199.2-(Trend Weight: 199.2)-

01/02-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

01/09-200.0-(Trend Weight: 199.4)-

01/16-198.8-(Trend Weight: 198.7)- Guess what I noticed last night? In the fridge my sweet younger daughter made me a pumpkin cheesecake while I was gone on the overnight trip and left the whole thing in the refrigerator for me. Isn’t she precious? Travel today.

01/23-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.8)- My homemade soup eaten two days in a row really hurt the bottom line. I actually find that quite surprising. Today, the rest goes in the freezer in smaller portions for some other time when I need a quick dinner. Smaller portions are in order perhaps? I travel this week on Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri of this week. That affects my ability to take my water pill so that is not going to help either. It’s going to be a tough week but I got this! Staying positive…..

01/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Jan Start: 199.8
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Jan Goal: (5 pound loss) 194.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

55isfly22 · January 2023

Just checking in to see how it's going for everyone!?
Oh and Thanks as well, for the input & supportive words from a couple of you.
I'm not gonna give up:)

Hope to join in on the next Challenge for February 1 to April 30 if @RubyRed427 is still going to start us off again.

It's time for me to start believing again that I can lose weight!

Have a good week!

jyoti_0 · January 2023

Yesterday had some friend food. Repenting it now. Overall on track.

SunnyDays930 · January 2023

I must remember that portion control is KEY for me. In December my husband and I were splitting entrees every single time we went out. Lately we have been having our own and the results have shown up on my scale and my tight pants. When I really think about it, half is more than enough. Really, after 4 bites of anything you are no longer hungry. That needs to be my goal, not stuffed full.

RubyRed427 · January 2023

Yes, I am going to start a new challenge February 1st. Now, if only, I can get my world together and get healthy.

When I don't exercise, my body feels so old. I have to focus on that first- exercise regularly.
I also have to get my stress management going. Stress in my job is constant and I feel always at top anxiety at work. Maybe meds could help me to calm down.

Food reflection: Carbs just don't work for me. Whenever I can, I skip the bread or the bun. But I have to start logging.

Ok- done with my reflections and confessions.

So proud of you who weigh and post!

RubyRed427 · January 2023

SunnyDays930 wrote: »

I must remember that portion control is KEY for me. In December my husband and I were splitting entrees every single time we went out. Lately we have been having our own and the results have shown up on my scale and my tight pants. When I really think about it, half is more than enough. Really, after 4 bites of anything you are no longer hungry. That needs to be my goal, not stuffed full.

Great idea- I recently told my husband that you and your hubby split meals and he loved the idea. Saves money and calories.

RubyRed427 · January 2023

@swimmom_1 Marvelous progress!

frankwbrown · January 2023

CHALLENGE: lose 7-10 pounds by January 31st (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
Anniversary weight (7/10/2021): 243 (lost 87 pounds in year one)
2nd Anniversary weight (7/10/2022): 226 (lost 18 pounds in year two)
November 1st starting weight: 226.6 (7-day average)
January 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 215 (would like to stay in range 210-220)

Nov 01 : 226.6 (Weigh-in day: Tuesday)
Nov 08 : 229.0 : ↑ 2.4
Nov 15 : 231.5 : ↑ 2.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.9
Nov 22 : 228.7 : ↓ 2.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.1
Nov 29 : 231.1 : ↑ 2.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.5
Dec 06 : 230.2 : ↓ 0.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.6
Dec 13 : 232.8 : ↑ 2.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.2
Dec 20 : 234.9 : ↑ 2.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 8.3
Dec 27 : 233.7 : ↓ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 7.1
Jan 03 : 234.2 : ↑ 0.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 7.6
Jan 10 : 233.2 : ↓ 1.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.6
Jan 17 : 233.2 : ↓ 0.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 6.6
Jan 24 : 236.1 : ↑ 2.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 9.5
Jan 31 :

Goal weight : 220.0 : desired loss = 6.6 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 236.1 : gained 9.5 pounds in 12 weeks

So, I'm only ~16 pounds behind my goal, with one week to go.
Hmmm, can I have a do-over? 🤔

nay0m3 · January 2023

It's a little late into this chunk of time but I don't want to wait until the next one starts in February so jumping in now.

I am at 139 pounds right now and while I try not to be focused on a number, I know if I lose 10 pounds, I will feel more satisfied with how I look so I need to regroup and refocus and recommit to tracking since I already have workouts nailed.

The thing is, I was 127 pounds a year ago and I beat myself up constantly. It wasn't good enough. Maybe I needed to regain a bit of weight to have an appreciation for how hard I had worked and how good I looked and felt?

I got off prozac after being on it for several months to help with perimenopause related PMDD but it seemed to be making me eat differently thus weigh more.

Tricks I want to implement:
1) Eating more slowly-I eat like I am in a race and I know that affects my hunger cues and my digestion and nutrient absorption
2) Drinking water or tea or seltzer when I think I am hungry to distract myself from hunger
3) Getting more steps in during my workday--I have a standing desk that helps but I need to get out of my office more
4) Patience-patience-patience
5) Positive self talk versus self deprecating
6) Staying connected on here
7) Managing the stress between my son (almost 12! preteen!) and my husband--that is a struggle!!!!

THANK YOU to all who are connected on here!

BartBVanBockstaele · January 2023

SunnyDays930 wrote: »

I must remember that portion control is KEY for me. In December my husband and I were splitting entrees every single time we went out. Lately we have been having our own and the results have shown up on my scale and my tight pants. When I really think about it, half is more than enough. Really, after 4 bites of anything you are no longer hungry. That needs to be my goal, not stuffed full.

Well done. It does not work for me, but I do practice portion control: I weigh what I planned, cook it, eat it... and stay hungry, but the hunger is tolerable, which is the very best I can hope for.

BartBVanBockstaele · January 2023

RubyRed427 wrote: »

Food reflection: Carbs just don't work for me. Whenever I can, I skip the bread or the bun. But I have to start logging.

I used to bake my own bread, because I find industrial bread disgusting, but because I had to reduce my energy intake, I just stopped and truth be told, it felt awkward for a few days (as in: less than a week) and I haven't missed it since. The same is true for rice.

cgm117 · January 2023

58y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb)
Feb-May Challenge: -5lbs
May-July Challenge: -2.8lbs
July-Oct Challenge:-2.2 lbs

11/29 124.8 (+4.2 lbs) Yikes!
12/6 123 (-1.8 lbs)
1/3 128.1 (+5.1 lbs)
1/10 127.2 (-0.9 lbs)
1/18 128.7 (+1.5 lbs)
1/24 127.7 (-1.0 lbs)

Pleased to see the scale go down a little (although not as much as I was expecting). My big win today was I went to the gym although it was cold, dreary and rainy. I really just wanted to stay home and putter about in a nice comfy flannel but I went and worked out for 2 hours. I had so much more energy and felt so much better about myself afterwards. Sometimes getting there is the hardest part.

15 pounds to lose challenge November 1 - January 31, 2023

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