10 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2024-October 31, 2024
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I have no idea what I weigh but I am sure it will be higher than the last time I reported in. I haven't had an alcoholic beverage in nearly a month but that didn't stop me from having candy and every other thing that is bad for me. So I will report in tomorrow, Tuesday, and I don't expect it to be pretty. Oh well!7
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HW 170 2 yrs ago
LW 148 August 2023 Had been on Wegovy for 5 months then stopped
10/22 158.8
GW 150
I have gained weight as you can see. I did go on a glorious vacation and ate everything, but now I am back home and can focus on eating regular food again. Goal for November: lose 5 lbs, including keeping it off after Thanksgiving!7 -
@SunnyDays930 The vacation was fun! Now, you can get back to a normal routine.
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RubyRed427 wrote: »@SunnyDays930 The vacation was fun! Now, you can get back to a normal routine.
I like that, Ruby. Normal routine is good. There's something comforting in that thought. Thanks.5 -
Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 66 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon. My goal weight is 115.
WEIGHT RELEASE GOAL 9.6 lbs
AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
Weigh-In-Wednesday
✅ August
01. 124.6
✅ September
01. 124.4
✅ October
01. 125.0
09. 125.0
16. N/A
23. 124.4
Getting close for final weigh-in. To have a ‘maintain’ for our Challenge I plan on staying focus on low sodium and in-range calories. These last 10 lbs are fighting me and my progress But I’m ready for the next challenge. 🤺 🤼♀️ 🥾
💞KarenCHALLENGES:
⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼♂️
August 1 to October 31: Loss lbs
124.6 to
🏆 COMPLETED
May 1 to July 31: Gain 1.6 lbs
123.0 to 124.6
February 1 to April 30: Loss 1.0 lbs
124.0 to 123.0
November 1 to January 31: Gain 2.5 lbs
121.5 to 124.0
August 1 to October 31: Loss 3.5 lbs
125 to 121.5
May 1 to July 31: Loss 9.0 lbs
134 to 125
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Our first snow Time for the fuzzy sweaters
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My name is Donna. I am 64 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 176.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31st): 188.4
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE:
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.
08/01-188.6-(Trend Weight: 190.2)-
08/06-189.2-(Trend Weight: 189.6)-
08/13-190.6-(Trend Weight: 189.8)-
08/20-189.4-(Trend Weight: 190.9)-
08/27-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.8)-
08/31-
Aug Start: 188.4
Aug Goal: 184.4 (4 pound loss)
Aug Actual: 191.0
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.6 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.
09/01-
09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-
09/03-192.0-(Trend Weight: 191.6)-
09/10-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
09/17-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-
09/24-193.4-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
09/30-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
Sept Start: 191.0
Sept Goal: 187.0 (4 pound loss)
Sept Actual: 193.6
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 5.2 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.
10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
10/08-193.8-(Trend Weight: 194.0)-
10/15-191.2-(Trend Weight: 193.2)- It’s been an emotional week of ups & downs due to some family drama but I think my weight has finally settled where its supposed to be. I’ve been following my plan well but not enough exercise or water. I’ve got to work on that.
10/22-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.5)- I’ve been doing pretty well this past week as my trend weight shows. I am showing an overnight bump-up today due to travel yesterday so that’s a disappointment on posting day. I think, without the travel I could have shown a small but very welcome loss of probably about a half pound from the week before. Not as much as I would have liked, but it would have been welcomed. I am still down in October from the month of September so I must stay on top of it! Today I am back home in my “safe zone” so I should have an excellent day. I just need to get off my bum and exercise. I do get lazy at times!
10/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
10/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Oct Start: 193.6
Oct Goal: 189.6 (4 pound loss)
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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a chuckle to start our day
😂 Karen9 -
That is so funny Karen!7
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August
1: 159
8: 156
15: 155
22: 156
29: 156 August loss 3lbs
September
5: 154
12: 155
19: 154
26: 154
October
1: 153
8: 153
15: 153
22: 152.5
I love how a loss of half a pound can make me so happy! Lets make the most of the last week in October.10 -
walkintofit wrote: »That is so funny Karen!
Soooo funny. I laughed out loud.6 -
Weekly Weigh-In Thursday
01/08 Start: 78.2 kg/172.4 lb
08/08 Week 1: 77.9 kg/171.7 lb
15/08 Week 2: 76.8 kg/169.3 lb
22/08 Week 3: 77.7 kg/171.3 lb
29/08 Week 4: 77.1 kg/169.9 lb
31/08 End of Aug: 76.5 kg/168.7 lb
05/09 Week 5: 76.4 kg/168.4 lb
12/09 Week 6: 75.8 kg/167.1 lb
19/09 Week 7: 75.9 kg/167.3 lb
26/09 Week 8: 6: 75.8 kg/167.1 lb
30/09 (Mon) End of Sep: 75.4 kg/166.2 lb
03/10 Week 9: 75.6 kg/166.7 lb
10/10 Week 10: 76.3 kg/168.2 lb
17/10 Week 11: 76.5 kg/168.7 lb
24/10 Week 12: 75.5 kg/166.4 lb
31/10 End of Oct:
Total Loss/Gain:8 -
August
8/1: 155.2
8/8: 153.0
8/15: 153.4
8/21: 153.0
8/29: 153.2
Total for August: -2.0
9/5: 153.6
9/12: 152.6
9/19: 151.8
9/26: 152.2
Total for Sept: -1.0
10/3: 151.0
10/10: 150.6
10/17: 153.4
10/24: 152.8
I’m not going to make 10 pounds with one week left, but I have lost a few pounds so for that I am proud of myself. I hope everyone else is crushing this challenge.7 -
Started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is 145.
Highest weight as of 1/3/22: 230 lbs
Starting weight as of July 25 2024: 148.5
Aug 2: 147.8
Aug 16: 149.1
Aug 23: 147.8
Sep 6: 147.3
Sep 13: 147.2
Sep 27: 147
Oct 4: 145.7
Oct 24: 145.5
Challenge Goal: 3.5 lbs
Challenge Actual: -3
Multiple celebrations over the past few weeks so I didn't bother weighing in. Things have been back to normal since Sunday and I managed a slight drop. Still half a pound left to reach goal and I'm still hopeful that it'll happen before the end of this month.
Have a great week!
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CHALLENGE: lose 15.2 pounds by October 31 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: ↓87 lbs; year 2: ↓18 lbs; year 3: ↑16 lbs; year 4: ↑15 lbs; year 5 YTD:↓1.0 lbs
Aug 1 starting weight: 260.2 (7-day average)
Oct 31 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 15.2 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)
Aug 01 : 260.2 (Weigh-in day: Thursday)
Aug 08 : 256.2 : ↓ 4.0
Aug 15 : 254.5 : ↓ 1.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 5.7
Aug 22 : 257.2 : ↑ 2.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.0
Aug 29 : 258.3 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.9
Sep 05 : 258.7 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.5
Sep 12 : 256.2 : ↓ 2.5 - total gain/loss: ↓ 4.0
Sep 19 : 256.9 : ↑ 0.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.3
Sep 26 : 257.3 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.9
Oct 03 : 256.1 : ↓ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↓ 4.1
Oct 10 : 254.7 : ↓ 1.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 5.5
Oct 17 : 257.3 : ↑ 2.6 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.9
Oct 24 : 255.0 : ↓ 2.3 - total gain/loss: ↓ 5.2
Oct 31 :
Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 15.2 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 255.0 : actual loss = 5.2 pounds in 12 weeks
I'm pleased to see a loss for this round. Now, I just need to do it five more times! 🤞5 -
@200Karen 😝🍫
@deepwoodslady I hope you're feeling better today. Stressors, outside of our control, are tough xx
@everyone let's do our best for the final week 💪😃👍2 -
SW 165
GW 155
UGW 145
08/01 165
08/08 163.5
08/15 162
08/22 161.5
08/29 160.5
09/05 159.5
09/12 158.5
09/19 157.5
09/26 156.5
10/03 155.5
10/10 154
10/17 153
10/24 153
I didn't have a loss this week but that's O.K. I know I ate correctly. It might show up next week.
Let's finish strong. I appreciate everybody here. It helped me a lot.
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Hi, my name is Debbie , I live in southern Idaho. want to get to my happy weight. Highest weight 127 . I want to leave 120ville and live in 110ville (115)
August
8/01: 126
8/08: 125.4
8/15: 126.2
8/22: 126.4 , forgot to weigh in yesterday. walking more, tracking food
September
9/01:
9/05:127
9/12: 127.2 trend weight 126.3
9/19: 127.2 trending 126.8 still not where I need to be
9/26: (25th) 127.8 trending 127.2, had 4 days of eating/drinking/vacation, need off this merry go round
October
10/03: 127.4 weight still climbing.
10/10: 127.2
10/17: 126.6
10/24: 126.6
Gain of .6 , not what I wanted but here is to another challenge!5 -
Yesterday's weigh-in update:
8-1 149.5 lbs
8-8 147.2 lbs
8-15 148.9 lbs
8-22 147.9 lbs
8-29 149.1 lbs
9-5 148.7 lbs
9-12 148.4 lbs
9-19 145.7 lbs
9-26 145.4 lbs
10-3. 145.0 lbs
10-10. 145.5 lbs
10-17. 143.4 lbs
10-25. 145.1 lbs
I have several of reasons for the rise, none good. PSA, Public Service Announcements: Sugared nuts are dangerous. Sadly, it is disconcerting by how little my calories can be higher or how little time it takes to gain weight.6 -
8/1 185.6
8/12 184.5
8/17 182.9
8/23 185.1
8/27 184.0
9/1 182.4
9/5 182.9
9/7 182.0
9/10 181.8
9/16 180.6
9/20 181.0
9/24 180.1
9/26 179.1
9/30 178.1
10/4 177.2
10/7 176.1
10/14 175.0
10/19 174.4
10/21 173.2
10/26 173.2
Loss 12.4 pounds this round. I'm very happy about this.
I am also 34 days alcohol free, so that helps a lot. No late night snacking or McDonalds run for breakfast when nauseous.
Five more days until this challenge is over!
Thanks to everyone for keeping this thread hopping.
I'll set up another challenge and post it here in a few days. So, we can continue our progress or set some different goals.8 -
Ruby congratulation on your weight release and personal goals. Here's to you and your Great Round 🏆
And thanks for keeping us together.
Looking forward to the next challenge
🥂 Karen6 -
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I will be here again for the next challenge....and it WILL be challenging with the holidays. Let's finish the year strong! Goal: 150 lbs by 1/1/25.
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My name is Nikki, and I'm 5'3" (on a good day!). I'm based on the south coast in the UK. I'm in my 50s and work full time as a teacher. I'm pretty active - but there's always room for some more. A friend reminded me of MFP - and seeing that my weight is creeping up, I thought I would give it go...again! My aims are to walk at least 10,000 steps a day and to reduce my carbohydrate intake.
My CW (15 Aug) is 148
My GW is 133
My UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!
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I weigh in on Thursdays.
08 Aug - 150
15 Aug - 148 (-2lb)
22 Aug - 145.4
- it has been a good week! (-2.6lb)
I have been mindful of how many starchy carbohydrates I eat and trying to eat less - this seems to be working well. I have been tracking my meals and exercising more - using every excuse to walk a few more steps. Does anyone have any recommendations on upping the amount of protein?
29 Aug - 147 - not such a good week!
(+1.6lb)
I have been tracking, but it looks like I need to keep an eye on what I am eating at lunch times - if I eat more at lunch then have a big dinner, it doesn't work well on the scales. Unfortunately, we had some gorgeous bread and cheese for lunch - and I ended up eating lots! I did lots of walking, and body combat classes, but this isn't enough! I'm now back at work, so hopefully being busy will help to keep me focused.
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR AUGUST: 3lb
05 Sept -145.6 (-1.4lb)
I have been tracking which is easier now that I am back at work and I'm so busy that I can't hear the call of chocolate or the chance to rummage in food cupboards! I've been eating fewer starchy carbs at lunch which seems to work well. It would be nice to get into the 130s!!!
12 Sept - 144.6 (-1.0lb)
I've carried on tracking and I have been as honest as I can - which makes a change! I've also not eating starchy carbs at lunch time, which works when looking at the bathroom scales. Still a long way to go though! I did eat out tonight and had some lovely garlic bread - so the scales may not be so kind tomorrow!!
19 Sept - 144.2 (-0.4lb)
Not much of a change, but I won't complain! I'm starting to get tired as term as the days are getting shorter and the children are starting to get fretful at school, and I'm noticing that I am looking for any excuse to have some cheeky starchy carbs at lunchtime. But, noticing this means I can try to do something about it. Why is it sooooo hard to lose weight, whilst it is even easier to put it on?!
26 Sept - 144.0 (-0.2) (although I was 143.2 on Wednesday!!
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It is very tempting to eat starchy carbs and these seem to be my downfall! I've been to body combat twice this week and I swam 1 mile on Sunday. It seems that checking my food choices are the way forward!
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 1.6lb - Not as good as August, so I need to get my head back into eating within my goals
03 Oct - 145.2lb (+1.2lb) What happened there?!?!?
Thanks @RubyRed427 for the incentive to set some goals....my husband and I filled in a health questionnaire this week and went for an appointment to get some health related measurements done. It was good to get an update. My cholesterol wasn't too bad, but my total cholesterol was slightly over. My waist measurement was also close to the recommended limit. So targets for the rest of the month are: to get to bed earlier (I know that if I haven't had a good nights sleep - I go for higher carbohydrate meals, which isn't great for me; we are also going to drink some beetroot juice which is known to lower cholesterol levels and; to look at incorporating more oily fish in our diet. Small changes, but hopefully they'll work overall.
10 Oct -144.2lb (-1.0lb) A little better, but still a way to go. I have done a little better with getting to bed earlier, but I still need to work on my carbohydrate ratios. I haven't gotten around to drinking beetroot juice - so that is something to work on this week. We have had 3 portions of oily fish which has been good. Beetroot juice and less carbs are my focus for next week.
17 Oct -144.5lb (+0.3lb) An OK week, but I'm losing motivation. Hopefully, the 11 day deadline will give me some incentive to kick my butt into gear. I've had more oily fish and I have gone to bed earlier- which is good. I now need to work on fewer carbs at lunch time and get around to drinking some beetroot juice.
24 Oct - 143.6lb (-0.9lb) A better week - although I realise it isn't that big of a loss - but it is better than being +0.9lb up! I've had more oily fish and we're going to bed earlier. I'm not there with beetroot juice yet, and I have to work hard not to succumb to carbs at lunch time. I'm off work next week, so hopefully this will be a good "re-set" for the final push next week! I'm planning to do some more walking and taking some time out to relax.
31 Oct -
I hope everyone else has had a good week!!
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@RubyRed427 - thanks for setting up this challenge, and well done with your weight loss! Although I've only lost 6.4lb, it is a movement in the right direction! I'd be up for continuing this challenge next month - if I can join again? 5
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@RubyRed427 - thanks for setting up this challenge, and well done with your weight loss! Although I've only lost 6.4lb, it is a movement in the right direction! I'd be up for continuing this challenge next month - if I can join again?
Sure you can join! Anyone can
Congrats on your 6.4 loss!!5 -
🍎August🍎
8/1: 314.0lbs
8/8: 314.0lbs
8/15: 311.6lbs ( -2.4lbs )
8/22: 307.8lbs ( -3.8lbs )
8/29: 304.0lbs ( -3.8lbs )
8/31: 305.2lbs ( + 1.2lbs )
Month Loss: 8.8lbs
🍂September🍂
9/1: 305.8lbs ( + .6oz )
9/5: 304.4lbs ( - 1.4lbs )
9/12: 300.4lbs ( -4lbs )
9/19: 301.0lbs ( +.6oz )
9/26: 296.8lbs ( -4.2lbs )
9/30: 297.6lbs ( +.8oz )
Month Loss: 8.2lbs
🎃October🎃
10/1: 297.2lbs ( -.4oz )
10/3: 296.6lbs ( -.6oz )
10/10: 301.6lbs ( +5lbs )
10/17: 296.0lbs ( -5.6lbs )
10/24: 296.0lbs ( same )
10/31:
Month Loss:
Start weight:314.0lbs
End weight:
Total loss:
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My name is Donna. I am 64 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 176.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31st): 188.4
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE:
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.
08/01-188.6-(Trend Weight: 190.2)-
08/06-189.2-(Trend Weight: 189.6)-
08/13-190.6-(Trend Weight: 189.8)-
08/20-189.4-(Trend Weight: 190.9)-
08/27-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.8)-
08/31-
Aug Start: 188.4
Aug Goal: 184.4 (4 pound loss)
Aug Actual: 191.0
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.6 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.
09/01-
09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-
09/03-192.0-(Trend Weight: 191.6)-
09/10-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
09/17-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-
09/24-193.4-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
09/30-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
Sept Start: 191.0
Sept Goal: 187.0 (4 pound loss)
Sept Actual: 193.6
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 5.2 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.
10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-
10/08-193.8-(Trend Weight: 194.0)-
10/15-191.2-(Trend Weight: 193.2)-
10/22-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.5)- I’ve been doing pretty well this past week as my trend weight shows. I am showing an overnight bump-up today due to travel yesterday so that’s a disappointment on posting day. I think, without the travel I could have shown a small but very welcome loss of probably about a half pound from the week before. Not as much as I would have liked, but it would have been welcomed. I am still down in October from the month of September so I must stay on top of it! Today I am back home in my “safe zone” so I should have an excellent day. I just need to get off my bum and exercise. I do get lazy at times!
10/29-194.2-(Trend Weight: 192.4)- I woke up 3 hours earlier than normal this morning and couldn’t get back to sleep. I’m going to be super tired later today! Pizza yesterday with my son after early voting. I didn’t expect dinner out but my son really wanted to make voting day “an occasion”. With his autism he is pretty much a creature of habit so because we’ve dined out after voting in the past, he thinks it’s a thing. I don’t eat pizza often anymore like I did in my younger days. I just don’t “crave it” like I used to. But it was good. Wow, what it does to the scale though! I’m going to focus on lots of water today and extra low carb to go with the low calorie plan. I know that there is no way I can get below the actual starting weight for this round of our challenge. It’s been a very rough round for me. But I would like to end lower than I started October and will aim for that over the next two days. See you then!
10/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Oct Start: 193.6
Oct Goal: 189.6 (4 pound loss)
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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Here is the link to our next three month challenge!
See you all over there in November! Thanks for making this thread lively, helpful and motivating. All are welcome!
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10926422/10-pounds-to-lose-challenge-november-1-2024-january-31-2025/p1?new=17 -
I need this more than ever. Thank you for continuing. Let's finish 2024 strong!4
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