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

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  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    Seen this and thought of out TX mates
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    Also
    Here's my my latest yard art project plates
    Made 2 for my neighbor and before it was done I had 6, so 2 for me 🙃
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    Have a great day
    💞 Karen
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @200Karen Love the plates~~ you are talented and creative. I like the flowers, too!
    I'm in the midwest and it's in the 80s usually. Stay cool. :)
  • 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
    June 30: 157.4
    July 7: 157.3
    July 14: 156.2

    Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
    Challenge Actual: 3.4 (156.2)

    I was very excited to see over a pound lost this week. The only change I made was to take a recovery day off from exercising. Seems counterintuitive but I suspect I need 1-2 recovery days per week.

    Another 1.2 lbs and I'll be within 10 lbs of goal!

    Have a great week!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    200Karen wrote: »
    😂
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    @200Karen LOL way too funny (and true!)
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    @RubyRed427 Congrats on the current losses. You know what to do and are doing it well. Inspiring....
  • 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 Start: 192.6
    May Goal: 187.6
    May Actual: 194.8
    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)-

    06/20-196.8-(Trend Weight: 196.0)-

    06/27-198.0-(Trend Weight: 197.1)-

    06/30-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.3)-


    June Start: 194.8
    June Goal: 189.8
    June Actual: 198.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 3.4 lbs. 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.

    07/01-197.8-(Trend Weight: 197.4)- Today I am celebrating my son’s 27th birthday and my oldest grandson’s 17th birthday who were born on the same day. There will be food that is out-of-plan so the key will be portion control. A new month always feels so hopeful. I’m starting with a small drop on the scale which feels even better. Let’s make July a banner month, my friends! Good luck to everyone on your individual goals. Happy Canada Day to our Canadian Friends.

    07/04-195.4-(Trend Weight: 197.2)- BBQ today so I will likely eat out of plan. I’ll watch quantity. I’ve already made some SF Jello with SF whipped cream so I’ll be okay on the dessert front. However, I WILL be adding some festive red & blue sprinkles on top!

    07/11-197.8-(Trend Weight: 196.6)- I traveled yesterday so this is not likely a true weight. It reflects quite an overnight jump. My trendweight shows that I have been doing pretty good this week. Now it’s back to basics and get this number back down. Much of it is likely water retention weight.

    07/18-198.4-(Trend Weight: 197.3)- I’m really sucking at this right now. I am way above starting weight and the challenge is almost over. This month has been filled with holidays and celebrations that have got the best of me. I’m disgusted with myself right now. Also, summer is slipping away and I have not taken the advantage of it as I dreamed I would all winter. It is horrible how I have worked so hard on so many many days. Intermittent fasting, shopping properly, prep cooking and freezing meals, going without the foods I am craving, going to bed hungry, exercising and doing strength training until I can barely lift my arms, documenting every bite, researching online new ideas, methods, recipes, reading my self-help weight-loss book(s), only to gain nearly every week. All over a meal or a moment of weakness here and there. That meal, that celebration dessert is just not worth it! It’s time to roll up my sleeves!

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

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


    July Start: 198.2
    July Actual: xxxxx
    July Goal: 193.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
  • 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)
    6.28 127.9 (+1.8 lbs)
    7/5 125.6 (-2.3 lbs)
    7/18 124.2 (-1.4 lbs)

    Happy to see a loss this week. I didn't weigh myself last week as I was really busy working extra at work with only one day off. I didn't get to work out but have been making up for it this week with extra time at the gym. Hoping the losses continue and can make it to goal by Fall.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    @RubyRed427 Congrats on the current losses. You know what to do and are doing it well. Inspiring....

    Thanks Donna! <3
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,226 Member
    Spending a few days in Lake Placid with the grandsons this week. I've definitely been eating off plan but doing a lot of walking and still eating much less than I would have 2 years ago. Missing my normal aerobic workouts though.

    We took the gondola to the top of little Whiteface Mountain today. A little scary but the view was worth it.

    Heading home tomorrow then I'll get back on track.

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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,968 Member
    Thanks, @RubyRed427 for posting this for us!!
    Hi! I'm Chris - 72 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.
    Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
    Current Weight: 154.9 lbs
    Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
    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
    05/22 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    05/29 - 153.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    05/31 - 154.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    May Gain or Loss - +.5
    06/01 – 158.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
    06/05 - 157.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    06/12 - 156.5 at 6.00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!!
    06/26 - 153.2 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    06/30 - 154.3 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    June Gain or Loss - -4.3 ...hahahahahah!
    07/01 - 153.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    07/03 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/10 - 150.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/17 - 150.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/24 -
    07/31 -
    July Gain or Loss -
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @GinLee61 Beautiful photo! That is a gorgeous area.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    200Karen wrote: »
    checking in 👋
    We are enjoying hiking and playing with the steam engines.
    The middle granddaughter Zoe, 12 yrs old, when ask how much fun the trains are said 9 out of 10. So that’s a big thumbs up.

    Yesterday, we hiked around Crater Lake, a volcanic basin. Fabulous day with 360 degree views of the Cascade Mountain range.


    @GinLee61 Lake Placid with family so beautiful 👍


    Have a great new week
    💞 Karen

    Sounds like a lovely time!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
    edited July 2023
    GinLee61 wrote: »
    Spending a few days in Lake Placid with the grandsons this week. I've definitely been eating off plan but doing a lot of walking and still eating much less than I would have 2 years ago. Missing my normal aerobic workouts though.

    We took the gondola to the top of little Whiteface Mountain today. A little scary but the view was worth it.

    Heading home tomorrow then I'll get back on track.

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    @GinLee61 What a beautiful pic!!! Looks like a little bit of Heaven.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,968 Member
    Thanks, @RubyRed427 for posting this for us!!
    Hi! I'm Chris - 72 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.
    Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
    Current Weight: 154.9 lbs
    Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
    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
    05/22 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    05/29 - 153.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    05/31 - 154.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    May Gain or Loss - +.5
    06/01 – 158.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
    06/05 - 157.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    06/12 - 156.5 at 6.00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!!
    06/26 - 153.2 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    06/30 - 154.3 at 7:50 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    June Gain or Loss - -4.3 ...hahahahahah!
    07/01 - 153.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero!!
    07/03 - 152.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/10 - 150.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/17 - 150.5 at 8:45 a.m. ...60 mins workout w/trainer
    07/24 - 150.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    07/31 -
    July Gain or Loss -
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,228 Member
    edited July 2023
    Home from vacation at Train Mountain and Crater Lake
    And was shocked to see my weight remained the same ????? 🥳

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    💞 Karen
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    @200Karen Wow- that is a beautiful lake!! Yes, it does look like a crater. So happy you found your weight stayed the same. That is a win. Nice to see your pictures!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    My husband and I have been exercising and cooking at home. Doctors orders- she said you must cook at home and walk every day. I have not weighed in the last week but will soon. I always remember after I eat breakfast and then I think "tomorrow I will weigh in."

    My goal this summer is to exercise- get my body moving which will help me feel less anxious or depressed.

    We have been swimming a lot- laps in the city pool. We walk or bike every day. We've gone to Planet Fitness several times as well- get those muscles toned. I am feeling so much better right now than two months ago.

    Ok, let's make these last few days great!
  • shannonkelly08
    shannonkelly08 Posts: 138 Member
    edited July 2023
    Hello to all! I was here awhile ago and switched over to WW...actually, I've switched back and forth a couple of times! lol Anyhoo I was recently diagnosed as being pre-diabetic which shocked me since I had lost 20lbs and walk everyday on the treadmill and I've got about 15lbs to go. So back to MFP as I like that you can see your carbs, sugar, etc! I was surprised to see a lot of "sugar free" snacks are extremely high in carbs so now I think I have figured out why the scale is not going down...too many carbs! At 55 you really have to dig deep and analyze everything you consume! I want to congratulate everyone for sharing and tracking!! I look forward to joining you all on August 1!! Cheers till then! Shannon
  • 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
    June 30: 157.4
    July 7: 157.3
    July 14: 156.2
    July 31: 158.7

    Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
    Challenge Actual: .9 (158.7)

    Disappointed that I ended up losing less than a pound for this round of the challenge. Vacation plus numerous events and outings took their toll. Frankly, I'm happy to have lost anything at all. Looking forward to the next round, hope to see you all there.

    Have a great week!
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,183 Member
    CHALLENGE: lose 9.4 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): 242 (gained 16 pounds in year three)
    May 1st starting weight: 239.4 (7-day average)
    July 31st goal weight: 225 230 (desired loss = 9.4 pounds in 13 weeks)
    ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

    May 01 : 239.4 (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 : 239.9 : ↓ 0.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 0.5
    Jul 03 : 239.4 : ↓ 0.5 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.0
    Jul 10 : 241.6 : ↑ 2.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.2
    Jul 17 : 242.2 : ↑ 0.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.8
    Jul 24 : 240.5 : ↓ 1.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.1
    Jul 31 : 241.1 : ↑ 0.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.7

    Goal weight : 225 230.0 : desired loss = 9.4 pounds in 13 weeks
    Actual weight : 241.1 : gained 1.7 pounds in 13 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: 193.8

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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 Start: 192.6
    May Goal: 187.6
    May Actual: 194.8
    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)-

    06/20-196.8-(Trend Weight: 196.0)-

    06/27-198.0-(Trend Weight: 197.1)-

    06/30-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.3)-


    June Start: 194.8
    June Goal: 189.8
    June Actual: 198.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 3.4 lbs. 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.

    07/01-197.8-(Trend Weight: 197.4)-

    07/04-195.4-(Trend Weight: 197.2)-

    07/11-197.8-(Trend Weight: 196.6)-

    07/18-198.4-(Trend Weight: 197.3)-

    07/25-194.0-(Trend Weight: 196.2)- I’ve really worked hard at this because my weight started creeping up. I’ve focused on pre-logging my food and being more prepared. I’ve also been working on increasing my water and getting at least 20 minutes of fitness in per day rotating which type so I can’t use major soreness as an excuse. I’ve also been working on some strength training. It’s minimal but the goal is to keep me stronger and flexible as I age. I’m hoping to continue the progress. I want to get as far away as possible from the 200’s and I need to hit the 180’s to do that. The 190’s are too close for comfort. I’m still above starting weight, and over 15 pounds above my goal, but the things I am trying to do should carry me a long way and put me in a much better position for the next round.

    07/31-193.8-(Trend Weight: 195.4)- I did okay in July, nearly made July goal, however, I am up 1.2 lbs overall from the start of the challenge. That’s a damn shame when losing weight is usually so much easier in the good weather such as spring and summer. I’ll simmer in my disappointment all evening, but I’ll square my shoulders and be ready for the new challenge tomorrow. See you there!


    July Start: 198.2
    July Actual: 193.8
    July Goal: 193.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.2 GAINED for the challenge

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