15 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2023- July 31, 2023

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    My name is Donna. I am 63 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 177.6
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM April 30th): 192.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

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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.


    05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- Good luck to us all. I know I’m going to clearly need it!

    05/02-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

    05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)- It’s my 63rd birthday tomorrow. I really wanted to give my body better health, a better weight, a better outlook. April was horrible and May has not went as well as I had hoped. I’m disappointed. I travel today for my 4 month dental cleanings for myself and son. We’ll have a late restaurant lunch and do some shopping while out of town. I’ll try to choose carefully. Tomorrow is an art gallery and concert at the high school my grandchildren attend. I’ll be spending the evening with them. So many foodie things this week!

    05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)- The progress should have been much better but it was a foodie week. My Birthday, Mother’s Day and some general out-of-town travel. Hopefully this week will be better although I’m already on day 2 of travel.

    05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)- I’ve really put some thought into this and decided it is a cross between laziness and depression. I just don’t feel like meal planning or cooking. I have a grab ‘n go mentality right now. When my depression sets in I really have a hard time following through with anything. No focus. Feet dragging the ground. A bit listless. I don’t have the energy to exercise, or plan, or research or do any of those things I normally do. I’ve really got to pull this together.


    05/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    May Goal: 187.6
    May Actual: xxxxx
    May Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
    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.


    06/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/06-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/13-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    June Goal: xxxxx
    June Actual: xxxxx
    June Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


    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.


    07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    July Goal: xxxxx
    July Actual: xxxxx
    July Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:





  • Sistersue3285
    Sistersue3285 Posts: 113 Member
    Start weight 194.4lbs January 2023
    May 1st weight 192
    3 month goal 180 lbs
    Final goal 150 lbs

    May 3 191.6
    May 9 189.6
    May 16 191
    May 23 191.6

    Bad week of snacking.
  • jyoti_0
    jyoti_0 Posts: 90 Member
    edited May 2023
    ok, so I used AI to create a plant-based meal plan and it turned out really good :)
    So, I asked AI to create a meal plan for a 200 lbs female who wants to lose 15 lbs in 3 months, and it gave this-
    Breakfast:
    1 cup of oatmeal cooked with water or unsweetened almond milk, topped with a handful of berries and a sprinkle of cinnamon (300 calories)
    2 boiled eggs (140 calories)
    1 small orange (60 calories)
    1 cup of black coffee or unsweetened tea (0 calories)
    Morning Snack:
    1 medium-sized apple (80 calories)
    1 tablespoon of almond butter (100 calories)
    Lunch:
    Grilled chicken breast (4 oz) with a side of mixed vegetables, such as broccoli, carrots, and bell peppers (200 calories)
    1/2 cup of quinoa or brown rice (110 calories)
    Mixed green salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and a light dressing (100 calories)
    Afternoon Snack:
    1 small container of plain Greek yogurt (100 calories)
    1 small handful of almonds (100 calories)
    Dinner:
    Baked salmon (4 oz) with lemon and herbs (200 calories)
    Steamed or roasted vegetables, such as asparagus, Brussels sprouts, or cauliflower (150 calories)
    1/2 cup of sweet potato or butternut squash (100 calories)
    Evening Snack:
    1 small carrot with hummus (100 calories)
    Herbal tea or water with lemon (0 calories)
    Total calories- 1,840 ( I am not sure it will be the exact number of calories)
    I found it a balanced plan as for as the the nutrition is concerned. Maybe it will be helpful for our members?
    here's a grocery list categorized for this meal plan:
    Proteins:
    - Chicken breasts (4-6)
    - Salmon fillets (4-6)
    - Eggs (1 dozen)
    - Plain Greek yogurt (1 small container)
    - Almonds (1 small bag)
    Fruits:
    - Berries (your choice of type)
    - Oranges (4-6)
    - Apples (4-6)
    Vegetables:
    - Mixed vegetables (broccoli, carrots, bell peppers, etc.)
    - Mixed salad greens
    - Tomatoes
    - Cucumbers
    - Asparagus
    - Brussels sprouts
    - Cauliflower
    - Sweet potatoes or butternut squash
    - Carrots
    Grains:
    - Oatmeal
    - Quinoa or brown rice
    Others:
    - Whole wheat bread or toast
    - Peanut butter
    - Almond butter
    - Hummus
    - Olive oil (for cooking and dressing)
    - Lemon
    - Herbs and spices (such as cinnamon)
  • spyder2765
    spyder2765 Posts: 31 Member
    Hello everyone. I am back for another go round! 5'3'' female 55 years young. I liked the last challenge and want to continue with my progress. Weighing in on Wednesdays.
    Weight Jan 1st 151.6
    Last Challenge 146.8, finished at 138.8
    Goal weight: 130

    5/3 138.8
    5/10 139.8 Only small amounts of exercise this week plus not so healthy eating.
    5/17 139.2 Some walking this week.
    5/24 139.4 Some walking and definitely no healthy eating. Better eating and exercise on deck for the next week.

    Have a great and safe holiday weekend everyone.





  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    edited May 2023
    Bobbie welcome to the group 👋
    Yes, the more the merrier,
    Here's to you and your goals 🥂

    💞 Karen
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,226 Member
    I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
    I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
    My final goal weight is between 135-145.

    Starting weight as of 1/3/22: 230 lbs

    Apr 28: 159.6
    May 5: 158.2
    May 12: 158.4
    May 19: 158.6
    May 26: 158.4

    Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
    Challenge Actual: 1.2 (158.4)

    May has not been a great month for my weight loss. Increased my base calories by about 100 this past week and lost a bit. I'm going to wait another week or two and see what happens. I may try increasing again to maintain for awhile until my body adjusts then pick back up where I left off to see if that helps.

    Have a happy Memorial Day and a great week!
  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 1,086 Member
    Hi. I’m Lynn from central B.C., Canada. I’m 76 y/o, 5' 1"
    Highest Wt: 183
    Summer 2021: 156
    Recent High Wt: Apr 17/23: 173.6
    Ultimate “Why”: Just tired of always thinking about losing this weight. Just want it done!!
    1st Goal Wt: 160 2nd GW: 155 3rd GW: 149

    May 1st: 171
    8th: 169.8
    11th: 170.4
    15th: 171
    22nd: 171
    24: 170
    25: 167.4
    26: 166.4
    27: 167.4
    29th:
    31st:
    Wt change:

    June 1st:
    5th:
    12th:
    19th:
    26th:
    30th:
    Wt Change:

    July 1st:
    3rd: unavailable to weigh in
    10th:
    17th:
    24th:
    31st:
    Wt Change:
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @jyoti_0

    Thank you for sharing this!!
    That is very interesting and also informative!!

    <3
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @pettycoatjunction Welcome!! Like Karen said the more the merrier!
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    edited May 2023
    Morning Mates!

    @jyoti_0 interesting link and get memories of meals with my family
    Thanks for sharing 💞

    For about 3 weeks, my feet, knees, & hips have been bothering me
    During yesterday's dog walk I tried this glute squeeze it did seem to help.
    Or maybe I'm on the mend 👏 He does have more videos worth watching
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ttv66it9x4

    OKay time for a healthy breakfast 👍
    💞 Karen
  • ToadstoolBetty
    ToadstoolBetty Posts: 292 Member
    I'm definitely interested,I keep eating back all my calories from exercise, and yes it's not alway terrible because if I deduct the exercises my calorie in take is still low.
    But I do need to seriously try harder now and as always it's the perfect time of year to do these things.
    I'm prediabetic so I'm in need to get out of the range.
    I do great and then go backwards, hormones aren't helping either.
    I'm trying to get a regain off and it's driving me a little mad.
    I work in care so my schedule is hectic some days.
    I've got lots of vegetable plants at the moment and mending my greenhouse, they're all in cold frames right now.
    I did walking for charity and that helped but I'm not walking so much as I'm sorting the garden and house out when I have spare time.
  • jyoti_0
    jyoti_0 Posts: 90 Member
    @RubyRed427
    @200Karen
    Thank you and most welcome!
    I often talk with my elder sister about the meals we used to eat in childhood and the kind of food mother used to cook, and we literally drool over those memories.
    That inspired me to go back and start replicating my childhood meals. It helped me immediately with my digestion and weight loss.
    And that made me search for 70's diet and I came across those beautiful meal-memories from the 70s, 60s, and 50s.
    Life was so simpler then..
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    To those celebrating in America


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  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,183 Member
    edited May 2023
    CHALLENGE: lose ~14 pounds by July 31st (13 weeks)
    Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
    1st 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)
    3rd anniversary weight (7/10/2023): 226 🤞 (trying to get down to at least last year's weight)
    May 1st starting weight: 239 (7-day average)
    July 31st goal weight: 225 (desired loss = 14.4 pounds in 13 weeks)
    ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

    May 01 : 239 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
    May 08 : 240.1 : ↑ 0.7
    May 15 : 237.8 : ↓ 2.3 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.6
    May 22 : 236 235.8 : ↓ 2.0 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.6
    May 29 : 237.4 : ↑ 1.6 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.0
    Jun 05 :
    Jun 12 :
    Jun 19 :
    Jun 26 :
    Jul 03 :
    Jul 10 :
    Jul 17 :
    Jul 24 :
    Jul 31 :

    Goal weight : 225.0 : desired loss = 14.4 pounds in 13 weeks
    Actual weight : 237.4 : actual loss = 2.0 pounds in 5 weeks
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    My name is Donna. I am 63 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 177.6
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM April 30th): 192.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

    145320379.png



    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.


    05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- Good luck to us all. I know I’m going to clearly need it!

    05/02-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

    05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)- It’s my 63rd birthday tomorrow. I really wanted to give my body better health, a better weight, a better outlook. April was horrible and May has not went as well as I had hoped. I’m disappointed. I travel today for my 4 month dental cleanings for myself and son. We’ll have a late restaurant lunch and do some shopping while out of town. I’ll try to choose carefully. Tomorrow is an art gallery and concert at the high school my grandchildren attend. I’ll be spending the evening with them. So many foodie things this week!

    05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)- The progress should have been much better but it was a foodie week. My Birthday, Mother’s Day and some general out-of-town travel. Hopefully this week will be better although I’m already on day 2 of travel.

    05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)- I’ve really put some thought into this and decided it is a cross between laziness and depression. I just don’t feel like meal planning or cooking. I have a grab ‘n go mentality right now. When my depression sets in I really have a hard time following through with anything. No focus. Feet dragging the ground. A bit listless. I don’t have the energy to exercise, or plan, or research or do any of those things I normally do. I’ve really got to pull this together.


    05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- A nice improvement this week but it feels like I’m a million miles away from the 180’s and I touched down there and need to get back! Lots of work ahead of me but I feel up for it today now that all the nearby holidays and celebrations are over.


    05/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    May Goal: 187.6
    May Actual: xxxxx
    May Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
    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.


    06/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/06-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/13-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    June Goal: xxxxx
    June Actual: xxxxx
    June Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


    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.


    07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    July Goal: xxxxx
    July Actual: xxxxx
    July Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:





  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    ✅ Weigh-In

    May
    01: 134
    08: 132
    15: 131.2
    22: 132.2
    29: 131.0 👍 For the last few days, I’m again trying Intermittent Fasting, only 12 hours, AND it has helped with nighttime overeating 💃 🥳



    🥳 May G.T.

    💞 Karen
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    @Sistersue3285 The Wegovy/Ozempic is working for me. Ask your dr if it would be right for you but also check with your insurance as it is wildly expensive. It works by tricking your brain into making you feel full. This is no joke. I eat about 1/4 to 1/3 of what I used to need to make me feel full.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    My name is Donna. I am 63 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 177.6
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM April 30th): 192.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

    145320379.png



    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.


    05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- Good luck to us all. I know I’m going to clearly need it!

    05/02-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

    05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)- It’s my 63rd birthday tomorrow. I really wanted to give my body better health, a better weight, a better outlook. April was horrible and May has not went as well as I had hoped. I’m disappointed. I travel today for my 4 month dental cleanings for myself and son. We’ll have a late restaurant lunch and do some shopping while out of town. I’ll try to choose carefully. Tomorrow is an art gallery and concert at the high school my grandchildren attend. I’ll be spending the evening with them. So many foodie things this week!

    05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)- The progress should have been much better but it was a foodie week. My Birthday, Mother’s Day and some general out-of-town travel. Hopefully this week will be better although I’m already on day 2 of travel.

    05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)- I’ve really put some thought into this and decided it is a cross between laziness and depression. I just don’t feel like meal planning or cooking. I have a grab ‘n go mentality right now. When my depression sets in I really have a hard time following through with anything. No focus. Feet dragging the ground. A bit listless. I don’t have the energy to exercise, or plan, or research or do any of those things I normally do. I’ve really got to pull this together.


    05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- A nice improvement this week but it feels like I’m a million miles away from the 180’s and I touched down there and need to get back! Lots of work ahead of me but I feel up for it today now that all the nearby holidays and celebrations are over.


    05/31-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- Calories under, Carbs over. May was a foodie month filled with many celebrations and some travel. June should be better! I’m traveling about 70 miles each way to a new movie theater today to see The Little Mermaid. It’s much closer than where we usually need to go to see a movie. It’s supposed to be high-tech with the reclining seats and food trays. I can’t wait to see both the theater and the movie! I gotta watch that popcorn though!


    May Goal: 187.6
    May Actual: 194.8
    May Loss/Gain: 2.2 lbs. GAINED.
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.2 GAINED
    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.


    06/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/06-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/13-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    June Goal: xxxxx
    June Actual: xxxxx
    June Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


    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.


    07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


    July Goal: xxxxx
    July Actual: xxxxx
    July Loss/Gain: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: