15 pounds to lose challenge- November 1, 2023-January 31, 2024

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  • bryantparson
    bryantparson Posts: 516 Member
    edited December 2023
    bryantparson wrote: »
    Check-In
    CHALLENGE: Sub 200 by end of Jan
    Highest weight Around 225
    Nov 2 starting weight: 217
    Ultimate goal weight: 180

    Weigh-in days are Mondays

    Nov 02 : 217
    Nov 13 : 216
    Nov 20 : 215
    Nov 27 : 211
    Dec 4: 211 - Fell smooth off the diet this week. Back on the horse for next week.
    Dec 11: 212 - *narrator* "He did not get back on the horse"
    Dec 18: 211 - Okay, back at it. Gonna need to pick up some steam.

    Dec 26: 216 - Christmas in Texas. I don't know what to tell ya.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,964 Member
    Thanks, @RubyRed427 for posting this for us!!
    Hi! 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.
    Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
    Current Weight: 152.5 lbs
    Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
    November
    11/01 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/06 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/13 - 151.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/20 - 149.3 at 7:30 a.m. ...5.34 miles in 146 mins...trainer is out of town this week
    11/27 - 152.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/30 - 149.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...entire family is down w/nasty cold!
    Nov Goal - 145
    Nov Actual - 149.6
    12/01 - 151.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...sick
    12/04 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...sick
    12/11 - 146.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...30 min workout w/trainer
    12/18 - 146.8 at 9:15 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    12/25 - 147.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.41 miles in 120 mins to the post office and back
    12/31 -
    Dec Goal - 145
    Dec Actual -
    Good luck everyone
    Chris
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    200Karen wrote: »
    The last piece of pecan pie, promised to neighbor Larry, got the best of me and I just ate it. Now I'll be making another pie and make sure he gets a piece.

    For Xmas I got a weight bench so now I'll need to get my routines planned.

    I made this recipe with some of our leftovers
    No review until next month but sure looks good

    https://www.itisakeeper.com/14034/leftover-thanksgiving-casserole/#recipe

    Later mates
    💞Karen

    Looks good!
  • sands4
    sands4 Posts: 193 Member
    Happy Sunday, starting my journey,

    Nov 05 169.6
    Nov 12 168.4
    Nov 19 166.4
    Nov 26 164
    Dec 03 164
    Dec 10 away from my scale until the 13th
    Dec 13 163
    Dec 17 160.6
    Dec 29 162.2
    Dec 31
    Jan 07
    Jan 14
    Jan 21
    Jan 28
  • karloevangarciamfp
    karloevangarciamfp Posts: 14 Member
    Starting Weight:305lbs
    Current Weight:302lbs
    Goal Weight:160lbs

    Dec 12th:302.4lbs
    Dec 20th:305.2lbs
    Dec 22nd:306.8lbs
    Dec 23rd:Holiday(break)
    Dec 24th:Holiday(break)
    Dec 25th:Holiday(break)
    Dec 26th:Holiday(break)
    Dec 27th:Weigh In Check
    Dec 28th:Weigh In Check
    Dec 29th:307.5lbs
    Dec 30th:
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,226 Member
    I am a 5'3" retiree and started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
    My final goal weight is 145.

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

    Previous weight as of Oct 27: 156.7

    Nov 4: 156.5
    Nov 9: 154.7
    Nov 23: 156
    Dec 1: 156.3
    Dec 8: 156.3
    Dec 15: 155.4
    Dec 22: 156.3
    Dec 30: 156.7

    Not as bad as I feared. I thinking getting back to my normal eating and exercise routine right away really helped.

    I hope you all have a very happy new year!

    Challenge Goal: 3 lbs (153.7)
    Challenge Actual: 0 lbs
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,226 Member
    We have early morning freezing fog and rain so odd for the mountains of Oregon. The sidewalks are to slick for morning walks.

    To everyone HAPPY NEW YEAR!! 🥳

    💞 Karen
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,410 Member
    Happy New Year, friends!!
    Wishing you the best - good health and happiness! <3

    I have not weighed because I am scared to see the scale but I will tomorrow or the next day.
    I have worked out these last few weeks so that's a plus.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
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    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 169.4
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 181.4
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx



    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.


    11/01-181.2-(Trend Weight: 184.5)-

    11/07-183.6-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

    11/14-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.1)-

    11/21-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

    11/28-179.8-(Trend Weight: 182.2)-
    11/30-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-


    Nov Start: 181.4
    Nov Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
    Nov Actual: 181.4
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0 It’s a wash!



    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.

    12/01-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-

    12/05-180.6-(Trend Weight: 181.7)-

    12/12-178.2-(Trend Weight: 180.3)-

    12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)-

    12/26-179.0-(Trend Weight: 179.2)- Christmas Kringle (a pastry) is unforgiving! Christmas stockings are dangerous!

    12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)- ”Pulling hair out on both sides of head” Yiiikesssss! It looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me!!!!! You are NOT GOING TO BELIEVE what my secret Santa present was. (We buy for children and draw names for adults only). Get ready for this…..Hundreds of dollars worth of Chocolate!!!! It is designed to be 365 days of chocolate with a piece (or a serving as listed) for each day of the coming year. Every expensive and fancy brand you can think of. And my secret person was MY FOODIE DAUGHTER that is here so often. Excuse me….how many talks have I had with her 100 pound frame about how I am trying to improve my diet and LOSE WEIGHT? Has she forgotten that I am a DIABETIC? By the way, NOT ONE PIECE is sugar-free chocolate. It was accompanied by multiple bottles of Asti and some very nice lotion. She had purchased a wrapping paper hanging tote thingy and filled the clear pockets with the poison. It was so heavy that she had to have one of the men carry it in for her. WTH? I must tell you that my daughter is the type of person who could actually just eat one small piece or one little truffle per day and have no problem stopping at one. I am not. I am trying to formulate a plan. Simply freezing it will not work as I have no problem melting chocolate in my mouth. On top of all that, I’m still loaded down with Christmas Cookies and fudge from our gathering as well. My head has been spinning since I opened the gift last night! Help!!! My reflection for the year end of 2023: I have lost 16.0 pounds this year. I have learned to eat some new foods that are good for my health and my waistline. Happy New Years Eve Everyone! Stay safe out there!


    Dec Start: 181.4
    Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
    Dec Actual: 183.8
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.4 lbs Gained


    Challenge Weeks to Come:


    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.

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

    01/02-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/09-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/16-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    Jan Start: 183.8
    Jan Goal: 179.8 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:






  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,577 Member
    Happy, and Healthy New Year! I will try to be more accountable here as I have slipped up in the last couple of weeks, with all the holiday parties, travel etc.
    01/01/24 157.6
    GW: 149

    Good luck to all!
  • Sistersue3285
    Sistersue3285 Posts: 113 Member
    Sherri from Salmon Arm, BC. 61 years old and 5" 2'
    Start weight 194.4 January 2023
    Start weight 187.2 January 2024

    Goals for 1 year
    April 1st 172
    July 1st 160
    October 1st 150
    January 2025 145/150

    This has been a challenging year for me. Dealing with health and family issues and going back to work. I was just not in the right headspace last year but I'm starting out this year in a better place.
    We have a once in a lifetime cruise booked for Oct 2024 (28 day Japan/Asia) and my goal is to hopefully be at my desired weight by then.
    I need to track my food and find a exercise program I can do at home. Preferably not to intense as I have osteoarthritis in my knees and lower back.
    If anyone has any suggestions I would love to hear them.
    Anyway here's to a New Year and a New Me.
    HAPPY NEW YEAR.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
    200Karen wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady maybe you can call the chocolate company and have the delivery address changed ???
    Must be a present your daughter thought she would enjoy not what you would enjoy??


    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.

    WEIGHT RELEASE GOAL 1.5 to 6.5 lbs
    AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
    ✅ November 1st: 121.5
    ✅ December 1st: +0.3
    ✅ January 1st: +1.6


    ✅ January
    01. 123.4 Time to recommit to MY PLAN 🤠
    08.
    15.
    22.
    29.
    31.

    💞Karen
    CHALLENGES:

    ⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼‍♂️
    November 1 to January 31: Loss lbs
    121.5 to

    🏆 COMPLETED
    August 1 to October 31: Loss 3.5 lbs
    125 to 121.5

    May 1 to July 31: Loss 9 lbs
    134 to 125


    @200Karen No chocolate company. She literally brought in 365 servings of chocolate, one for each day of the year! I'm working on a plan though.....
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member
    So I've been putting some thought into this chocolate gift from my youngest daughter..... I think I know what may have happened. Sometime in December she & I were out of town together and I ran into an Aldi's to pick up my dark chocolate. They have a brand called Moser Roth which comes in various amount of cocoa and cocao. I will buy it as high as a 90% content although this last time it was 70%. She asked me about it because of my diabetes and I told her that I find having a square at night helps to stave off my chocolate cravings and that the extra benefit is that it is an antioxident.

    I have noticed that in all that chocolate she bought, most of it is dark chocolate. Of course, having a Lindt dark chocolate truffle is not the same as having a 70% or higher cocao piece, but I'm sure she does not understand that because I did not fully go into it or explain it to her. I'm sure she thought it would be something I would love and something I could really use.

    What she doesn't know is that I don't eat a square EVERY NIGHT for 365 days. I eat it on occasion when it fits into my macros and when I have a particular craving for something sweet. This is why I like that brand. When you open the bar up, it actually consists of about 5 smaller separately wrapped little mini candy bars that contain 2 squares. It is easy to break it apart, keep the other half in the wrap and put the wrap back into the main bar for safekeeping. It keeps it fresher than just buying a big hunk of a bar. (I'll post a pic for clarification). Anyway, I don't think her gift was an attempt at being brutal. I just think she has misunderstood and so my intention first and foremost is to explain this to her (or the candy may never end).

    My plan for the candy is to share with everyone in the family. A little to each family will not be too hurtful. I will ask them not to let her know because she is still quite fragile with all she is going through. Also, I know that she made a big financial leap here that she couldn't afford just to try to provide me something she thought would help. The others will understand and keep it under their hats. I am also going to share the candy with her as she love chocolate, although she is a tiny little person who picks at it and has such wonderful control that I just don't have yet. I will talk to her about my diabetes and explain that I don't eat it everyday. I will ask her to choose some to take home (a lot if possible), whatever is left after this, I will follow Tish's advice ( @tiabirdie56 ) and freeze the rest in my deep freeze that is in the garage since I actually can use some of it. However, I need to keep only the darkest of chocolate since that is where I have the most control. I am not CRAZY about dark cacao so the control is built-in. I know that this plan will not be the most popular with many of you, but I think it can protect my daughter's feelings, be a blessing to some of the other kids/grandkids and still help me to, especially since all my cacao has to be bought out-of-town. I absolutely will not pawn off too much to just one person to create problems for someone else. I will be careful and thoughtful.

    Well that's my plan and I'll do my best to stick to it. I've worked too hard on my weight AND by glucose numbers so that will be my guiding force and light going forward. I've had many good ideas on a couple of different challenges and I thank you all for your input. By combining some of your ideas, I think it's a good plan. I will be having ANOTHER talk with my daughter, but this time I will explain things better to her and leave no room for questions. She is not a sabotaging kind of person, honestly. She is just a little thing that does not understand the challenges I face as an obese person (food control). Her heart was in the right place this time I do believe. As for the wine, I will have no problem controlling that. The Martini & Rossi Asti (sparkling wine) is one of my favorites. She bought little 4 packs of that which provides about 2 nice pour wineglasses each. That will last me a long time. She also bought one large bottle which I will not pop open until I have a social occasion or family gathering where it can be shared. Control with alcohol is not a problem for me.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,342 Member

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    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 169.4
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 181.4
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx



    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.


    11/01-181.2-(Trend Weight: 184.5)-

    11/07-183.6-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

    11/14-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.1)-

    11/21-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

    11/28-179.8-(Trend Weight: 182.2)-
    11/30-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-


    Nov Start: 181.4
    Nov Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
    Nov Actual: 181.4
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0 It’s a wash!



    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.

    12/01-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-

    12/05-180.6-(Trend Weight: 181.7)-

    12/12-178.2-(Trend Weight: 180.3)-

    12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)-

    12/26-179.0-(Trend Weight: 179.2)-

    12/31-183.8-(Trend Weight: 180.2)- ”Pulling hair out on both sides of head” Yiiikesssss! It looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me!!!!! You are NOT GOING TO BELIEVE what my secret Santa present was. (We buy for children and draw names for adults only). Get ready for this…..Hundreds of dollars worth of Chocolate!!!! It is designed to be 365 days of chocolate with a piece (or a serving as listed) for each day of the coming year. Every expensive and fancy brand you can think of. And my secret person was MY FOODIE DAUGHTER that is here so often. Excuse me….how many talks have I had with her 100 pound frame about how I am trying to improve my diet and LOSE WEIGHT? Has she forgotten that I am a DIABETIC? By the way, NOT ONE PIECE is sugar-free chocolate. It was accompanied by multiple bottles of Asti and some very nice lotion. She had purchased a wrapping paper hanging tote thingy and filled the clear pockets with the poison. It was so heavy that she had to have one of the men carry it in for her. WTH? I must tell you that my daughter is the type of person who could actually just eat one small piece or one little truffle per day and have no problem stopping at one. I am not. I am trying to formulate a plan. Simply freezing it will not work as I have no problem melting chocolate in my mouth. On top of all that, I’m still loaded down with Christmas Cookies and fudge from our gathering as well. My head has been spinning since I opened the gift last night! Help! My year end reflection for 2023: I have lost 16.0 pounds this year. I have learned to eat some new foods that are good for my health and my waistline! Happy New Years Eve to you all. Stay safe out there!


    Dec Start: 181.4
    Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
    Dec Actual: 183.8
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.4 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.

    01/01-181.6-(Trend Weight: 180.3)- Good luck everyone in this new month and in this new year. Together we can accomplish almost anything. I am always in your corner and one of your biggest cheerleaders. Now, let’s go conquer our goals and our dreams!

    01/02-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/09-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/16-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    Jan Start: 183.8
    Jan Goal: 179.8 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:






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  • healhierhappiness
    healhierhappiness Posts: 98 Member
    START Nov 17 189.8
    Nov 26 190.8

    Dec 1 190.2
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 3 191.4 Hmmm wrong way!!!!
    Dec 4 190
    Dec 5 190.8
    Dec 6 190.4
    Dec 7 189.6 Back on track I hope!! I am a potato chip eater and hubs likes candy which
    I will eat if he buys it, Today I didnt!! He got his candy and I got a can of mixed nuts and had a very small handful of them. For the potato chips I got veggie straws. A little better than chips Baby steps!!


    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 10
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 17
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYDec 24
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYDec 31

    Todays weight January 2 193.4!!! yesterday I was 192.8
    Not sure why the almost one pound gain. Five days ago I was 189.8
    Going to wach the weight I dont appear to be holding water
    So I will throw out all the leftover ""crap"" here and try to get back on track
    If scale Keeps going up will contact doctor

    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYJan 7
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Jan 14
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYJan 21
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYJan 28

    Start weight 189.8
    Goal weight 180
  • bryantparson
    bryantparson Posts: 516 Member
    bryantparson wrote: »
    CHALLENGE: Sub 200 by end of Jan
    Highest weight Around 225
    Nov 2 starting weight: 217
    Ultimate goal weight: 180

    Weigh-in days are Mondays

    Nov 02 : 217
    Nov 13 : 216
    Nov 20 : 215
    Nov 27 : 211
    Dec 4: 211 - Fell smooth off the diet this week. Back on the horse for next week.
    Dec 11: 212 - *narrator* "He did not get back on the horse"
    Dec 18: 211 - Okay, back at it. Gonna need to pick up some steam.
    Dec 26: 216 - Christmas in Texas. I don't know what to tell ya.

    Jan 1: 217 - Fuuuuuuuuuuuuudge.
  • Sistersue3285
    Sistersue3285 Posts: 113 Member
    Sherri from Salmon Arm, BC. 61 years old and 5" 2".
    Start weight 194.4 January 2023
    Start weight 187.2 January 2024

    Goals for 1 year
    April 1st 172
    July 1st 160
    October 1st 150
    January 2025 145/150

    Weigh in will be Tuesdays. Here is my first weigh-in for 2024.

    Jan 1 187.2
    Jan. 2 185.4 ..think it is just water weight loss. My goal is to cut down on Carbs as I find them hard to digest. Also cutting down on gluten as I'm sure I have a bit of gluten intolerance.
    Have a great day everyone.
  • healhierhappiness
    healhierhappiness Posts: 98 Member
    To Deep woods lady
    Dona
    Take that chocolate you won and all those cookies and fudge and bag it up and take it to the local food bank, homeless shelter etc. If they cant take it then give it to your daughter to take to her home. This way it wont be in your house. You can have a treat of one piece when you visit her. If by chance she wont take it then find someone who will. church group? neighbors? . In the meantime enjoy the lotion and the asti.in moderation:))))) Happy New Year P.S. make less cookies fudge etc for your gatherings and send leftovers home with the attendees :)))
  • cgm117
    cgm117 Posts: 147 Member
    11/2 129.4 lbs
    11/8 127.5 (-1.9 lbs)
    11/21 129.7 (+2.2 lbs)
    11/29 128.7 (-1.0 lbs)
    1/3 130.5 (+1.8 lbs)

    Well I went MIA for December and thus the expected weight gain. I am starting afresh and hope to at least lose the December weight gain by the end of this current challenge. I have seen so many inspiring results these past few months. For those who "fell off the wagon" for the holiday season, let's get up from that stumble and put in the work for these final weeks of the challenge :) .
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 2,226 Member
    edited January 4
    @deepwoodslady great chocolate release plan 👍

    @RubyRed427 WOW great holiday recovery 🏆


    I’m starting my day with high hopes for the future, ready to commit to another year of healthy GOALS.

    The gym is offering a nutrition challenge and body scan. It will be interesting to hear what the coach says about my results.

    The swing of the kettlebell hurts my upper back. So I started my morning trying new stretches.

    Wall Angles for posture
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYi4rBhRBQ

    💞 Karen

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