15 pounds to lose challenge- Feb. 1, 2023-April 30, 2023

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  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @GinLee61

    BRAVO!! That is amazing!! 70 pounds lost!!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    SunnyDays930 wrote: »
    I heard a story on the news yesterday about a weight loss injection about to hit the market called Tirzepatide. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer, is trying to fast track it with the FDA. People on this loss about 20% of their body weight. It is predicted that this will become the MOST prescribed and used medicine in the world and will be a game changer for weight loss.
    I am on Wegovy which may or may not be the same thing; mine is already FDA approved and available. I finished my first month and am down 8 lbs with no side effects. I have just moved up to the next dose. You do 4 of each amount as it builds up in your system. So far so good. HOWEVER this is a very expensive drug and I cannot stay on it forever due to the cost. I talked to my Dr about this and she said some of her patients, once they hit their goals, have successfully weaned off it without regaining the weight. She did not recommend just stopping it even though it won't harm you, you may regain the weight. I really do hope with some competition, these medicines will become affordable to all. Obesity has such serious medical implications that one would THINK insurance companies would offer coverage to prevent the other costly issues one can develop from being heavy.

    I agree. That would worry me too- that I would gain it back. I'm happy you don't have any side effects. I do wish insurance companies would offer easy coverage.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    edited April 2023
    Nearing the end of the challenge. I'll post my stats soon.

    <3
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    2/4 200 lbs
    2/11 198.8 lbs.
    2/17 197.8
    2/19 196.8
    2/26 196.2
    3/4 196.1
    3/12 ??? (broken leg- cannot yet stand on the cast to weigh)
    3/19 201.6 with cast and clothes on so I’d say I’m about where I was o 3/4
    3/28 201 with cast on
    4/6 200.1 with cast on
    4/13 202 with cast on
    4/27 203 CAST OFF - what a disappointment. I fluctuate too much because of salty foods.

    Last week's goals:
    YES Eat green veggies each day
    NO Eat one fruit each day- I rarely do.

    Overall, I'm not happy with my lack of progress. I allow myself too many treats or I seize the moment, too much.
    I can barely walk. My torn ligaments on my ankle and top of the foot were quite impaired in a cast for 6 weeks. The bone in my leg healed great. But now, the ankle is so swollen. So, I cannot exercise like I thought I would be able to.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    New challenge posted:
    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10889641/15-pounds-to-lose-challenge-may-1-2023-july-31-2023#latest
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
    My name is Donna. I am 62 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM January 31): 194.8
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 179.8 (seems Impossible, even Laughable but a girl can dream right?)



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    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.


    02/01-194.6-(Trend Weight: 196.7)-

    02/06-195.6-(Trend Weight: 196.5)-

    02/13-192.2-(Trend Weight: 195.2)-

    02/20-194.0-(Trend Weight: 195.1)-

    02/27-190.6 -(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    02/28-191.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)- Emotional eating and self-sabotage.


    Feb Goal: 189.8
    Feb Actual: 191.6
    Feb Loss/Gain: 3.2 lbs LOST
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 3.2 lbs LOST



    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.


    03/01-191.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    03/06-191.2-(Trend Weight: 193.0)-

    03/13-189.4-(Trend Weight: 191.6)-

    03/21-188.6-(Trend Weight: 190.3)-

    03/28-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    03/31-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-



    Mar Goal: 186.6
    Mar Actual: Unknown due to medical issues.
    Mar Loss/Gain: Unknown
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: DNW Unknown


    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.

    04/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    04/04-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    04/11-192.8-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-


    04/18-187.8-(Trend Weight: 190.9)- Finally able to (kinda) confidently slash the 190’s off my colorful chart above. Feeling victorious for that even though I still have a LONG way to go. Celebrating myself over my accomplishments this past week and feel okay to say “Yay Me!”. Clearly I won’t make my 15 pound loss goal, so I am going to (at least) try for my April goal. I’m still so so happy that I’m making real progress and am feeling very grateful! The closer I get to the 170’s, the further the 190’s will be in the dust!


    04/25-190.4-(Trend Weight: 191.0)- I’ve been doing horribly this past week. I’ve got to get my head straight and also get back to exercising again. Doing my housework and documenting it as exercise on MFP is simply NOT enough for me. I’ve also got to consistently log my food. It really makes a hard day so much easier and is the key to success for me. Blah, Blah, Blah I can keep talking, but actions speak louder than words, don’t they?


    04/30-192.6-(Trend Weight: 191.8)-


    Apr Goal: 186.6
    Apr Actual: 192.6
    Apr Loss/Gain: 0.2 lbs. LOST from my mid-April (first) weigh-in.
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.2 lbs. LOST for the challenge
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Chris, awesome 40 lb weight loss! Way to go!
  • spyder2765
    spyder2765 Posts: 31 Member
    Update final

    Hello everyone. I am 5'3'' female turning 55 this month. I thought this would be a great challenge to ramp up my motivation on getting healthier!
    Goal weight: 130

    2/5 146.8
    2/12 145.0 Three days of light exercise this week.
    2/19 144.0 Same light exercise and portion control!
    2/26 142.8 Portion control mostly. Want to ramp up exercise next week.
    3/5 142.6 Exercise did not happen this week. On a good note, I did not gain :-)
    3/12 141.8 Two days hiking
    3/19 Travel week
    3/25 138.8 Back to portion control and exercise next week.
    4/1 138.2 Light exercise 5 days this week.
    4/9 139.8 Up this week. Was doing great with exercise until an eye injury, then followed by eating comfort food the rest of the week...because that makes everything better...lol! Back on track this next week.
    4/15 136.2 Didn't get as much exercise this week, but managed to lose a little.
    4/23 Out of pocket
    4/30 138.8 Well up a couple lbs for the final weigh in. Still glad for this challenge and will be hopping in the next one!

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