πππ***MAY 2023 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***πππ
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May Start Weight: 259.8 lbs. (04/28/23)
May Goal Weight: 252.8 lbs.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160 lbs.
May 1: 261.4
May 8: 256.2
May 15: 256.4
May 22:
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May 31:
My first small goal is to reach 220 lbs. I have a set goal to lose 7-10 lbs. a month!
Update 5/15: I spoke with my doctor and close family friend last night and she offered me some good advice. I asked her why I was so slow to lose weight or if she had any insight on my protein intake and calories. She did her calculations and actually suggested that I was eating too few calories and not enough protein. So, my focus for the next couple of weeks is to keep up my water intake and definitely make sure that I'm eating enough protein! I also was told that it's completely normal to fluctuate 4 pounds on the daily. So keep up the hard work everyone! Half-way through the month! We got this!5 -
i_SWEAT_n_SWEAR wrote: Β»***MAY 2023 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***
May Start Weight: 203.2
May Goal Weight: 198
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
May 1: 203.2
May 8: 199.2
May 15: 201.2
May 22:
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Had sushi for Mother's Day and I'm hoping this is water retention.
Don't be too hard on yourself! It could very well be the sodium in the sushi! I eat sushi a lot, and I notice that because of the soy sauce, I'm usually pretty bloated afterwards and the next day. You've got this!2 -
Female, 5β7β
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
May Start Weight: 131.2 pounds
May Goal Weight: 130 pounds
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130-135 pounds
May 1: 131.2
May 8: 130.7
May 16: 133.8
May 22:
May 29:
May 31:
Total weight loss/gain to date this month: + 2.6 pounds
Ugh. Six days ago I was at 129.2. Overate a couple of days, and have put on 4.6 pounds. In. Six. Days.4 -
freckledginger15 wrote: Β»Don't be too hard on yourself! It could very well be the sodium in the sushi! I eat sushi a lot, and I notice that because of the soy sauce, I'm usually pretty bloated afterwards and the next day. You've got this!
Thank youβ¦ Iβm trying to stay focused and reassure myself that Iβm still eating in a deficit and active dailyβ¦and hopefully in the next 3 weeks it shows. Gotta keep goingβ¦no negative self talk!2 -
freckledginger15 wrote: Β»May Start Weight: 259.8 lbs. (04/28/23)
May Goal Weight: 252.8 lbs.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160 lbs.
May 1: 261.4
May 8: 256.2
May 15: 256.4
May 22:
May 29:
May 31:
My first small goal is to reach 220 lbs. I have a set goal to lose 7-10 lbs. a month!
Update 5/15: I spoke with my doctor and close family friend last night and she offered me some good advice. I asked her why I was so slow to lose weight or if she had any insight on my protein intake and calories. She did her calculations and actually suggested that I was eating too few calories and not enough protein. So, my focus for the next couple of weeks is to keep up my water intake and definitely make sure that I'm eating enough protein! I also was told that it's completely normal to fluctuate 4 pounds on the daily. So keep up the hard work everyone! Half-way through the month! We got this!
Focusing on protein can help you feel full, but I'm not sure how eating more calories will increase weight loss. Losing fat happens when you eat fewer calories than you burn. If you are eating so few calories that you don't have energy to get out and do normal things like take long walks, then underfeeding may be affecting how many calories you burn. You can use the guided setup here on MFP or some site like Sailrabbit to get a good estimate of your daily calorie needs in order to lose weight at a healthy rate. Note that MFP does not include intentional exercise in the calories it gives you, just activity from work. If you do intentional exercise, your calorie allowance increases.
You also might want to reconsider your weight loss rate goal. Losing seven to ten pounds a month puts you pretty close to the very maximum safe rate to lose - about 1% of your mass per week. That would require you to have a daily calorie deficit of 1000 calories, and that's a lot. If you're worried about eating too little, this might be a culprit. Yes it will take longer if you go slower, but you might be more likely to succeed with fewer frustrations.
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tatilove1988 wrote: Β»tatilove1988 wrote: Β»tatilove1988 wrote: Β»Iβm in
5ft8
7 months postpartum
Hoping to lose 10 lbs in may
Will add my start weight tomorrow
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Currently at the heaviest Iβve ever been.Had three consecutive pregnancies, each about a year after giving birth to last child.
Time to get healthy
May Start Weight: 192.2
May Goal Weight: 182
Ultimate Goal Weight: ??
May 1: 192.2
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I am bloated today so Iβm nit sure if that weight is correct. If necessary, Iβll adjust later.
7 months postpartum
Height 5"8
May Start Weight: 192.2
May Goal Weight: 182
Ultimate Goal Weight: ??
May 1: 192.2
May 8: 190.9
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7 months postpartum
Height 5"8
May Start Weight: 192.2
May Goal Weight: 182
Ultimate Goal Weight: ??
May 1: 192.2
May 8: 190.9
May 15: 189.3
May 22:
May 29:
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I am posting in this challenge for the first time this month. I got sick and lost my way, and really don't want to lose the momentum I've worked so hard to achieve since January. And I also don't like the direction I'm going. I'm going to begin again. Thank you to this group for keeping me motivated.
May Start Weight: 137
May Goal Weight: 136
Ultimate Goal Weight: 128
May 1: 137
May 8: 139
May 15: 139
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Thank you, @enlightenme3 !
I'm Chris - 73 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 150.0
UGW: 145.0
05/01 - 153.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/08 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/15 - 157.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.72 miles in 123 mins
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*67-year old male here, re-starting MFP after a year's absence and gaining back te 30 pounds I lost before.
* May 8: Nice start, even though a lot may be water weight!
Beginning Start Weight: 210.2
May Start Weight: 205.6
May Goal Weight: 199.2
Ultimate Goal Weight: 175-184
May 1 = 205.6
May 8 = 199.8
May 15:= 200.6
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May start weight: 233
May goal weight: 225
Ultimate goal weight: 190 (to start)
May 3: 233
May 10: 230.50
May 17: 227.50
May 24:
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January weight lost: 7.7 pounds
February weight lost: 5 pounds
March weight lost: 6 pounds
April weight lost: 6.5 pounds
May Start Weight: 201.4
May Goal Weight: 199.4
Ultimate Goal Weight: 185
May 1: 201.4
May 3: 203.0 gotta stop the yo-yo πͺ
May 10: 202.4 better.
May 17: 201.8 better
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May Start Weight: 136
May Goal Weight: 134
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130
May 3: 136
May 10: 135
May 17: 135
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My name is Paula Jones and I am going with the flow this month instead of stressing so much about this weight loss journey! It has gone so far as to cause a tiny bit of issues with my husband who doesnβt understand why I want to lose weight even though I repeatedly tell him. π I am married with 3 amazing kids! Iβve been with my husband since September of 2000.
I used to be EXTREMELY fit since my time spent serving our country in the US Army. I am now an obese 100% service disabled veteran experiencing a variety of health related issues primarily resulting from my weight and I have finally reached a point where I canβt take it anymore so I am taking a firm stand. I WILL lose and am losing this weight since I started going at my goals hard Feb 9. I have seen favorable results so far with my current strategy which is a combination of Noom, GOLO, and Intermittent Fasting (IF) with revolutionary changes being made to how I eat, what I eat, and why I eat. I weigh myself every day and tape various locations of my body once a week to help hold myself accountable and establish a way to thoroughly measure my progress.
I have already started including physical exercise and that could be some type of cardio and strength training exercises at home or me and my oldest son going to the gym for some cardio or circuit training taking advantage of the equipment. Iβm ready to keep this train moving! Letβs do this AGAIN! HUAH!
Goals for May:
Workout cardio at least 3x/week (min 30 min) π¦΅πΎπ«ππΎββοΈ
Strength training at least 5x/week
(min 60 min) π¦ΎππΎ
Reduce sugar intake to 6 g/day π¦·π©πΎβπ³
Maintain fiber intake of 30 g/day π©
Continue to execute morning & evening routines βwhich includes journaling & >20 min/routine sessions. ππΎββοΈπ§πΎββοΈ
Start weight: 238.8 lbs
Goal weight: 175 lbs
May goal weight: 225.8 lbs
February end weight: 258.2 lbs (6 lbs lost)
March end weight: 245.8 lbs (12.4 lbs lost)
April end weight: 237.8 lbs (8 lbs lost)
May πͺπ§πΎββοΈπππ§οΈ
1 - 238.8 lbs
2 - 239.8 lbs πΏ
3 - 241.2 lbs π
4 - DNW
5 - DNW
6 - 243.2 lbs π΅ππ
7 - 239.0 lbs π«£π€π€π€ Here goes my weird butt trend again. My body is so silly. Iβll figure it out one day!
8 - 238.0 lbs π
9 - 238.4 lbs
10 - 240.0 lbs
11 - 240.4 lbs
12 - 240.0 lbs
13 - 237.2 lbs
14 - 239.0 lbs
15 - 237.4 lbs
16 - 235.0 lbs (LOWEST WEIGHT I HAVE BEEN IN ABOUT 5+ YEARS) π«‘π€ππ₯°. I am working to get myself back on track and not let my emotional and mental state hinder me, but use my efforts to lose weight to support my mental & emotional state. It is the one thing I can control in my life & damnit Iβm taking the reigns! I have been working out more though at home doing some grueling circuit training to work through some aggression and use that energy in a positive, body transforming way. Iβve added some new supplements to my repertoire and time will tell if they are effective. I did extensive research on science backed research study results to see which ones showed marked improvements in studies that seemed to be setup in a fairly solid way.
17 - 235.0 lbs Worked out yesterday after doing a fairly grueling workout the day prior because I just canβt help myself. It really didnβt work out as planned and I ended up cutting some of the sets I planned on doing because I quickly realized that, yup, a rest day would have been better advised. I ate late compared to usual due to social cues from my husband accompanying us getting along and experiencing joy from each otherβs company versus his initiating arguments as he had been doing for the past week βwhich was just exhausting. Weβve been having some fairly deep conversations and I feel like we are reconnecting. I am hopeful! π₯°π
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I am having trouble staying on track. But the turtle wins the race.
Age: 56
Height: 5'
Start Weight: 187.8
May Weight: 177.8
Ultimate Goal Weight Goal: 130
May 1: 181.4
May 8: 181.4
May 15: 180.4
May 22:
May 29:
May 31:
May total loss:
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May Start Weight:189
May Goal Weight: 184
Ultimate Goal Weight:135
May 1: 188.4
May 8: 186.0
May 15: 183 π
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Original SW January 2022 was 230 lbs at 5'3β tall.
May Start Weight: 159.6
May Goal Weight: 156.6
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
May 1: 159.6
May 5: 158.2
May 12: 158.4
May 19: 158.6
May 26:
May 31:
Still dealing with the aftermath of my trip to Boston last weekend. Feels like 1 step back for every 2 steps forward.
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OMG I posted the wrong update!!! My brain is SO SCRAMBLED obviously! LOL! Ugh!1
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My name is Paula Jones and I am going with the flow this month instead of stressing so much about this weight loss journey! It has gone so far as to cause a tiny bit of issues with my husband who doesnβt understand why I want to lose weight even though I repeatedly tell him. π I am married with 3 amazing kids! Iβve been with my husband since September of 2000.
I used to be EXTREMELY fit since my time spent serving our country in the US Army. I am now an obese 100% service disabled veteran experiencing a variety of health related issues primarily resulting from my weight and I have finally reached a point where I canβt take it anymore so I am taking a firm stand. I WILL lose and am losing this weight since I started going at my goals hard Feb 9. I have seen favorable results so far with my current strategy which is a combination of Noom, GOLO, and Intermittent Fasting (IF) with revolutionary changes being made to how I eat, what I eat, and why I eat. I weigh myself every day and tape various locations of my body once a week to help hold myself accountable and establish a way to thoroughly measure my progress.
I have already started including physical exercise and that could be some type of cardio and strength training exercises at home or me and my oldest son going to the gym for some cardio or circuit training taking advantage of the equipment. Iβm ready to keep this train moving! Letβs do this AGAIN! HUAH!
Goals for May:
Workout cardio at least 3x/week (min 30 min) π¦΅πΎπ«ππΎββοΈ
Strength training at least 5x/week
(min 60 min) π¦ΎππΎ
Reduce sugar intake to 6 g/day π¦·π©πΎβπ³
Maintain fiber intake of 30 g/day π©
Continue to execute morning & evening routines βwhich includes journaling & >20 min/routine sessions. ππΎββοΈπ§πΎββοΈ
May Start weight: 238.8 lbs
Ultimate Goal weight: 175 lbs
May goal weight: 225.8 lbs
February end weight: 258.2 lbs (6 lbs lost)
March end weight: 245.8 lbs (12.4 lbs lost)
April end weight: 237.8 lbs (8 lbs lost)
May πͺπ§πΎββοΈπππ§οΈ
May 1: 238.8 lbs
May 8: 238.0 lbs
May 15: 237.4 lbs
May 22:
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Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
April 28 (Starting Weight): - 148.0 (10-day average 145.2)
May goal - Get back to middle of maintenance range, then maintain current weight
Ultimate goal - Range between 138 - 148
I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I post on Saturdays.
April 28: 148.0 (10-day average 145.2)
May 6: 151.4 (10-day average 149.1)
May 13: 152.2 (10-day average 150.6)
May 20: 154.0 (10-day average 153.3)
May 27:
May 31:
Total loss for May I have gained eight pounds so far this month. That wasn't the plan, although this week it's OK since I am celebrating a few milestones. Success awaits. I just have to decide it's time to go after it. Even if I don't, my BMI is still in the healthy range, my "Smart BMI" is smack in the middle of the healthy range, my waist:height ratio is where it should be, and my waist:hip ratio is also a healthy number. I could stay at my current weight and it should still be healthy, but for some reason I still want to get back to the goal I was able to maintain for several years and recently went back over.
If you haven't seen the Smart BMI yet, it's worth checking out. It is a revision of the standard BMI that takes age and gender into consideration.
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Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
April 28 (Starting Weight): - 148.0 (10-day average 145.2)
May goal - Get back to middle of maintenance range, then maintain current weight
Ultimate goal - Range between 138 - 148
I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I post on Saturdays.
April 28: 148.0 (10-day average 145.2)
May 6: 151.4 (10-day average 149.1)
May 13: 152.2 (10-day average 150.6)
May 20: 154.0 (10-day average 153.3)
May 27:
May 31:
Total loss for May I have gained eight pounds so far this month. That wasn't the plan, although this week it's OK since I am celebrating a few milestones. Success awaits. I just have to decide it's time to go after it. Even if I don't, my BMI is still in the healthy range, my "Smart BMI" is smack in the middle of the healthy range, my waist:height ratio is where it should be, and my waist:hip ratio is also a healthy number. I could stay at my current weight and it should still be healthy, but for some reason I still want to get back to the goal I was able to maintain for several years and recently went back over.
If you haven't seen the Smart BMI yet, it's worth checking out. It is a revision of the standard BMI that takes age and gender into consideration.
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Hi all, I'm looking to support and be supported as we reach our goals, so feel free to send me a friend request if you'd like. I'll be back on Monday with my weigh-in.
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If you haven't seen the Smart BMI yet, it's worth checking out. It is a revision of the standard BMI that takes age and gender into consideration.
Thank you...my doctor also recommended Smart BMI Calculator to me when I had been trying to reach an unattainable weight in the past. The weight he recommended for me was 10-15lbs higher.2 -
Highest Weight / January: 206
Goal Weight: 146
May Goal Weight: 174
April 30: 179.2
May 7: 177.8
May 14: 176.6
May 21: 179.4 My (grown up) kid has been visiting for a long weekend of delicious treats, eating out, staying up late etc! Itβs been lots of fun and very calorific, but Iβm getting back on track today πͺ!
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@mtaratoot Thanks for the Smart BMI link! Now it makes sense why my body has started fighting me against losing more weight. The smart BMI calculation has me at the high end of the green BMI range with low health risk. I still want to lose another 2-3 inches from my waist to reduce my risk of health problems even more, but now I'm not going to stress over it too much.1
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My name is Donna. I am 63 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5β 5β tall.
Start Weight (from April 30th, 2023 ): 192.6
Goal Weight: 187.6 (5 pound loss)
End of Challenge Weight: xxxxx
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (Iβll know it when I get there!)
Weight in blue makes me blue because itβs a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itβs a loss. Weight in black means no change.
05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-
05/07-194.0-(Trend Weight: 193.0)-
05/15-193.8-(Trend Weight: 194.1)- So very very sick the past couple of days but Covid negative. Blood pressure is way too low again and my throat is swollen up pretty bad. Knocking me off my feet and into bed. I will catch up on posts later.
05/22-196.4-(Trend Weight: 195.0)- Ugh. Iβve had many challenges lately including an emergency room visit and illness, my birthday week and Motherβs Day celebrations. But my main problem has been depression and just simply not putting the work in. It doesnβt happen all by itself. Iβve got to pull myself together.
05/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250βs; 240βs; 230βs; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180βs; 170's; 160's; 150's
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Highest weight: 167 - April 2022
May Start Weight: 125
May Goal Weight: 120
Ultimate Goal Weight: 115 then reevaluate
37/f 4β11β
May 1: 125
May 8: 122.6
May 15: 123 (Motherβs Day indulgences π)
May 22: 119.3 ππππ»
May 29:
May 31:
May weight loss to date: -5.7 lbs
Total weight loss to date: -47.7 lbs6 -
May Start Weight: 129.6
May Goal Weight: 125
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120-125
May 1: 129.6
May 8: 130.6
May 15: 129.6
May 22: 129.6
May 29:
May 31:
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May Start Weight: 203.2
May Goal Weight: 198
Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
May 1: 203.2
May 8: 199.2
May 15: 201.2
May 22: 197.2 ππ₯³π
May 29:
May 31:
After a gain last week, I am down again.π I hope I can budge another 2 lbs. or more this month!7 -
*67-year old male here, re-starting MFP after a year's absence and gaining back te 30 pounds I lost before.
* May 8: Nice start, even though a lot may be water weight!
* May 22: A little discouraged today,hope to lose some more by next week.
Beginning Start Weight: 210.2
May Start Weight: 205.6
May Goal Weight: 199.2
Ultimate Goal Weight: 175-184
May 1 = 205.6
May 8 = 199.8
May 15:= 200.6
May 22: = 201.8
May 29:
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May Start Weight: 284.2
May Goal Weight: 272.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
May 1: 284.2
May 8: 281.6
May 15: 278.4
May 22: 277.6
May 31:
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