15 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2023-October 31, 2023
RubyRed427
Posts: 4,346 Member
This is a challenge is for anyone who wants motivation, support, friendship and tips. We are a nonjudgemental, supportive group who aim to set goals that suits you. If 15 pounds weight loss is not for you, choose a different goal. All are welcome!
Let's make these next three months our best yet! This is our eleventh round but new friends are always welcome and encouraged to join us! Post daily or weekly, and let us know what's working for you and what's not. We are a friendly bunch who want to be healthier!
Let's make these next three months our best yet! This is our eleventh round but new friends are always welcome and encouraged to join us! Post daily or weekly, and let us know what's working for you and what's not. We are a friendly bunch who want to be healthier!
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Hello I'm Sandy I struggle with weight loss. I'l have a sugar addict and a husband that loves fast food. I'm need help and support to change. I know need to start with small changes12
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Hi Everyone! Thanks to @RubyRed427 for continuing the challenge.
I'm looking forward to doing a bit better than I did during the last round when I lost just under a pound. Ugh! 13 lbs to reach goal and it's getting more and more difficult to lose.5 -
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Hi Everyone! Thanks to @RubyRed427 for continuing the challenge.
I'm looking forward to doing a bit better than I did during the last round when I lost just under a pound. Ugh! 13 lbs to reach goal and it's getting more and more difficult to lose.
Yes, let's make this round our best!4 -
Sherri from BC.
Start weight 194.4lbs January 2023
May 1st weight 194 lbs
July 31 weight 183 lbs
3 month goal 175 lbs
Final goal 150 lbs
Starting out this month up but I know why. I'm retaining water but it shouldn't last too long ...I hope. Not sure if it is the heat or health issues.
August 1 185.2 lbs
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Hi, I’m Tiffani. I had gotten down to 140 last year and got busy and stressed and am am up to 157. I need the accountability big time! Restarted healthier living yesterday by starting to track again and running on an elliptical. SW: 157.2 UGW: 130. Shooting for a lb a week so this group sounds perfectly on target:)
SW 8/1: 157.2
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Heyyo,
Female, current weight today is 170lbs. My lowest was 2 years ago this time at 145-149lbs. Ughhh I've felt it really packing on the last two months. I need accountability and motivation.
I'll be tracking from today forward with a meal plan, and I'll figure out exercise too.7 -
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 12 pounds to land at 181.8
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31): 193.8
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
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.
08/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 195.2)- Albeit small, a loss is a loss and a good way to start a new month and a new challenge. Good luck everyone. Let’s make the last of summer count! I’m rooting for each and every one of you!
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Aug Goal: 189.8 (4 pound loss)
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Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
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Hello. two years ago I lost 100 pounds with a lot of hard work. My husband died of COVID at age 39 in Oct 2021 and I gave up, and gained. Being a widow at 30 was an eye opener. I need to do this for my children.
Aug 1st weight: 208
3 month goal: 193
Final goal 160 lbs23 -
@RubyRed427 thanks for another challenge and your motivation to our team 💞
I'm thrilled during the last CHALLENGE I finally broke my weight plateau
my WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 8 lbs, TOTAL LOSS 9 lbs 🥳
Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 65 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
My goal weight is 115-120.
Weekly Focus:
Track Weight
Intermittent Fasting
Log Nutrition
ST 60” & Cardio 90”
AUGUST TO OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 4 lbs
✅ Weigh-In
August
01: 125.0
07:
14:
21:
28:
31:
💞 KarenAUGUST TO OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 4 lbs
August 1st: 125
September 1st:
October 1st:
MAY TO JULY CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 8lbs, TOTAL LOSS 9 lbs 🥳
May 1st: 134 lbs - Weight Released = 4.8
June 1st: 129.2 lbs - Weight Released = 0.8
July 1st: 128.4 lbs - Weight Released = 3.46 -
Welcome everyone! It's so good to have you here- inspiring us, motivating us and sharing your thoughts!!
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daloverlyme wrote: »Hello. two years ago I lost 100 pounds with a lot of hard work. My husband died of COVID at age 39 in Oct 2021 and I gave up, and gained. Being a widow at 30 was an eye opener. I need to do this for my children.
Aug 1st weight: 208
3 month goal: 193
Final goal 160 lbs
I'm so sorry to read about your husband I'm glad you are trying to get healthy for your kids.6 -
Hi everyone I'm a 53 year old housewife from the eastern part of the US. I'm a mother of one daughter who is getting ready to leave the nest. They go sign papers for their house tomorrow 🫤 So I have mixed emotions about that I pray they have many happy years in their new home Shes a new married.
I went to the doctor today I weighed 250 so I started August at 250. I'm hoping to lose a pound s week we'll see how this goes.8 -
Hi I’m Heather. I’m 39 and live in Glasgow, Scotland. I’m married with a 9 year old boy.
My starting weight is 153lbs and I would like to be 138lbs.8 -
Hello all from Manitoba 🇨🇦! I started this wellness journey in April 2020 and have had many ups and downs but I keep on going!! I was recently diagnosed as being pre diabetic after losing 15-20lbs so needless to say it shocked me and motivated me all at the same time!! My goal is to lose another 10-15lbs and have my blood sugar back into the normal range! So happy to join this group again!! I missed posting yesterday so here I go!
HW: 176.2
SW: 152.1
GW: 130’s9 -
Hello again! I'm Christine from Texas and looking forward to another challenge with y'all. I lost 2.3 lbs last challenge and hope to chip away at a bit more this go round.
59y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb 2022)
Goal weight: 120
8/1 126.6
@daloverlyme- I am so sorry for your loss. 28 years ago I was suddenly widowed at 31 y/o with three young boys. It was hard but they grew up to be wonderful successful young men. Remember to take time for self-care.5 -
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: 151.1 lbs
Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
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Aug Start - 151.1
Aug Goal - 148.0
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Hope everyone has a good August!
Chris
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Hi Everyone! I lost 20 lbs in 4 months but full disclosure, on Wegovy, which is prescribed for weight loss. I am now weaning off it...going 10 days between injections, instead of 7. I do not want to stay on this forever. My goal is to maintain my current weight of 150 lbs.
Best of luck to everyone! Thanks Ruby Red for continuing the challenge!
Hi @shannonkelly08 !7 -
Hey I weighed again this morning I went from 250 to 248.9 in one day 🤷 I'm just happy I didn't gain 😄 I got in almost 7000 steps today. I just get over knee surgery so Im happy with that. I'm 5'7" I don't think I put that on here last night.
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I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY and started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is 145.
Highest weight as of 1/3/22: 230 lbs
July 31: 158.7
Aug 4: 158.2
Challenge Goal: 4 lbs (154.7)
Challenge Actual: .5 lbs (158.2)
Looking forward to this round of the challenge and perhaps losing a few more pounds this time. So many outings and events last round! My weight loss has been pretty much at a stand still since May.
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My husband and I went out for dinner last night and split an entree and had one drink each. Not only is this good for our waistlines, it is good for our wallets. I noticed the couple sitting next to us at the bar were doing the exact same thing; splitting an entree. Most restaurant size portions are easily enough for 2 it seems.5
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This will be just what I need! The weight has been sneaking up, based on what I read about my past attempts. After suffering almost total heart blockage and receiving a state of the art mini pacemaker in the ER, I feel I owe it to myself and everyone who jumped into action to save my life to try to improve my health and stay committed. I love LIFE after 81! My newest journey started the day of July 23, 2023. Down 5 lbs. Logging and no Wine!6
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Hello right back!!!SunnyDays930 wrote: »Hi Everyone! I lost 20 lbs in 4 months but full disclosure, on Wegovy, which is prescribed for weight loss. I am now weaning off it...going 10 days between injections, instead of 7. I do not want to stay on this forever. My goal is to maintain my current weight of 150 lbs.
Best of luck to everyone! Thanks Ruby Red for continuing the challenge!
Hi @shannonkelly08 !
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TGIF all! I did a mid week weigh in and was down a pound and honestly motivated me…I hadn’t seen that number in a very, very long time!! I think this carb watching is the key for me!! Tuesday is my official weighin and will check back then!! Have a great weekend!!!6
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I am in!6
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I'll join! 5'2 and about 155 lbs. I've gained 15 lbs since this time last year. I've been working from home since October, and that has contributed a lot to me being less active. Also, I've had a bit of a cake obsession.6
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Hi! SW 142# want to get to 132#... excited for this challenge!6
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Hello everyone, I have been on MFP on and off for over 10 yrs. and I keep coming back. I have been diagnosed with Subclinical Hyperthyroidism. For me this has caused weight gain instead of weight loss. I have just started a holistic program with a Dr. that has reversed people conditions. I have so many food restrictions to ID the problem so I am back to logging so My nutritionist can help me. Top ones: No Gluten, No soy, No corn, no dairy no processed foods. PERIOD. I have to give up alcohol after a wonderful summer of sitting on the patio drinking calories. LOL I have done it before and can do it again. Taking things 30 day at a time so this group seem to fit. I have not weighed in weeks, but I am sure I am in the 160's. Goal is 145. I also need to start lifting weights 3x week and walking daily.
Height 5'5" and 55 yrs. old.6 -
Hi!! I am 65, 5'0" retiree living in Oregon.
My goal weight is 115-120.
Challenge Goal: 4 lbs
✅ Weigh-In
August
01: 125.0
07: 125.0 holding steady even with a few extra sweet treats 🏆 Love that I enjoyed eating out with family and friends and the scale remained the same. 🥳
Best wishes for your journey and new week 🥰
💞 KarenMay 1st: 134 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 4.8
June 1st: 129.2 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 0.8
July 1st: 128.4 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 3.4
CHALLENGE May-July WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL 9lbs6 -
CHALLENGE: lose 11.1 pounds by October 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)
Aug 1st starting weight: 241.1 (7-day average)
Oct 31st goal weight: 230 (desired loss = 11.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)
Aug 01 : 241.1 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Aug 07 : 240.8 : ↓ 0.37
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