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

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  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    @RubyRed427 we’re cheering you on for a healthy new season 📣 and a perfect new plan

    @GinLee61 congratulations for waiting out your weight release ⭐️ 🏆 ⭐️

    After 2 days off my nutrition goals I’m back on track. Counting calories and intermittent fasting has me feeling better 🥳🥳🥳💞

    Best wishes to all
    💞 Karen
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    200Karen wrote: »
    @RubyRed427 we’re cheering you on for a healthy new season 📣 and a perfect new plan

    @GinLee61 congratulations for waiting out your weight release ⭐️ 🏆 ⭐️

    After 2 days off my nutrition goals I’m back on track. Counting calories and intermittent fasting has me feeling better 🥳🥳🥳💞

    Best wishes to all
    💞 Karen
    Thanks Karen! I hope you enjoyed your 2 days off and are back on track.
    I assume you are having success with fasting.
  • 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)-

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

    05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

    05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)-

    05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)-


    05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-


    05/31-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-


    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-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    06/06-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I didn’t weigh this morning because I can feel the bloat and tightness after my all day travel yesterday and my Thai food for lunch and leftovers for a late dinner. I know I am up from last week, I have been weighing in all week and it has been nothing to brag about. I’ve got to do better. Clothing is feeling tight.

    06/13-195.4-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- Up from my last weigh-in but down from some weigh-in’s this week. That’s the definition of truly up & down. I know I need to refocus. I’ve all but given up on exercise this past month. Laziness. In a funk. Tired and Weary. All of the above!

    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:





  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    edited June 2023
    A MOST informative article! IDK if you need a subscription to read it but I will post the link anyway.

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/
  • cgm117
    cgm117 Posts: 147 Member
    59y/o 5'5"
    Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb 2022)
    Goal weight: 120

    5/3 128.9
    5/8 128.4 (-0.5 lbs)
    5/16 128.3 (-0.1 lbs)
    5/24 128 (-0.3 lbs)
    5/31 127.2 (-0.8 lbs)
    6/6 126.2 (-1.0 lbs)
    6/14 124.9 (-1.3 lbs)

    Pleasantly surprised at this weeks loss. I think the HIIT and the increase in protein may be doing the trick. Leaving tomorrow for vacation, hopefully I won't do too much damage.
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    HW 170

    05/01 158.6
    05/08 158.6
    05/17 157.6
    06/01 155.6
    06/08 153.2
    06/16 153.6

    It seems I am stuck. I may have to adjust my expectations. Perhaps 150 will be a more realistic end goal for me.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    HW 170

    05/01 158.6
    05/08 158.6
    05/17 157.6
    06/01 155.6
    06/08 153.2
    06/16 153.6

    It seems I am stuck. I may have to adjust my expectations. Perhaps 150 will be a more realistic end goal for me.

    150 sounds perfect to me!! I think your body has adjusted and that's it's set point.
    Bravo!
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,226 Member
    edited June 2023
    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 140-150
    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
    June 2: 159.3
    June8: 156.7
    June 16: 158.4

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

    Up again. Sigh.....

    Have a great week!
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,183 Member
    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): ?
    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 : 237.3 : ↓ 0.1 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.1
    Jun 12 : 236.7 : ↓ 0.6 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.7
    Jun 19 : 240.4 : ↑ 3.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
    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 : 240.4 : gained 1.0 pounds in 8 weeks
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,226 Member
    @RubyRed427 - Have a wonderful vacation!
  • 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)-

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

    05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

    05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)-

    05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)-


    05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-


    05/31-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-


    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-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

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

    06/13-195.4-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- Up from my last weigh-in but down from some weigh-in’s this week. That’s the definition of truly up & down. I know I need to refocus. I’ve all but given up on exercise this past month. Laziness. In a funk. Tired and Weary. All of the above!

    06/20-196.8-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- I feel like I’ve just been wasting June. I really need to give it my all! The good news is that my trend weight (while moving a little throughout the week here & there) is still the same as last week even though my weight has went up. It is having faith in me that I haven’t had in myself. Time to show it that it was right!

    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:





  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    @RubyRed427 Safe travels to you. Have a Marvelous time!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @Sistersue3285 Great work- looks like you found some strategies that work for you!
    @deepwoodslady and @ginlee61 Thanks for your well wishes. Today, I had the most beautiful bowl of fruit- papaya, pineapple, watermelon, and chia seeds. I also swam laps in a pool.
    @frankwbrown You are hovering in the 230s and that is awesome!
    @deepwoodslady Love how you see the positive- trend weight is good. Let's see some fuchsia pink fonts soon! I know it can happen <3
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @cpanus Compared to your high weight, your current weight is really amazing! It takes so much effort and concentration to lose even a few pounds and you're down more than 30 pounds!
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    Hi!! I am 65, 5'0" retiree living in Oregon.
    My final goal weight is 115-120.
    Challenge Goal: 8 lbs
    🏆 For May: 1st 134 lbs, RELEASED 4.8 lbs

    Weekly Focus:
    Track Weigh
    Intermittent Fasting 12/12 “yes it’s working 🥳”
    Log Nutrition
    ST 60” & Cardio 90”

    ✅ Weigh-In
    June
    01: 129.2
    05: 128.8
    12: 128.6
    19: 129.0 After a week on vacation I'm so HAPPY with my slight gain
    Party at my house 🏄 🤸‍♀️ 💃 🕺 🏄 🤸‍♀️ 💃 🕺

    💞 Karen
    May 01: 134 lbs ✅ Weight Released G.T.= 4.8 🥳
    June 01: 129.2 lbs ✅ Weight Released G.T.= //// 🥳

    July 01: 1// lbs / July 31: 1//
    ✅ Weight Released G.T.= //// 🥳

    CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL lbs

  • cgm117
    cgm117 Posts: 147 Member
    59y/o 5'5"
    Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb 2022)
    Goal weight: 120

    5/3 128.9
    5/8 128.4 (-0.5 lbs)
    5/16 128.3 (-0.1 lbs)
    5/24 128 (-0.3 lbs)
    5/31 127.2 (-0.8 lbs)
    6/6 126.2 (-1.0 lbs)
    6/14 124.9 (-1.3 lbs)
    6/22 126.1 (+1.2 lbs)

    Not surprised by the post-vacay increase; could've been worse. Time to get back on track.
  • 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 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
    June 2: 159.3
    June8: 156.7
    June 16: 158.4
    June 25: 158.3

    Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
    Challenge Actual: 1.3 (158.3)

    Not much progress losing anything but I'm maintaining pretty well. I have been sick for the past 5 days so workouts were spotty but fever is gone now so hoping to get back to my normal exercise routine.

    Have a great week!
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    @cgm117 best wishes releasing vacation weight and getting back to your routine

    @GinLee61 great your feeling better and getting back to normal


    Today I walked with my girlfriend for 40 minutes and rebounded for 20 minutes. Total Sunday steps 10K 🥳