10 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2024-October 31, 2024

RubyRed427

HW 206 lbs. during July 2023

8/1 185.6
8/12 184.5


Went to the beach in S.C. for vacation; we were impacted by the tropical storm, so it rained solid for 4 days. Luckily, we still had fun.

I did walk consistently each day (even in the rain) on the beach.
It's funny how just accepting reality is really freeing. Sure, we were bummed to be on a beach vacation, but we said "Oh well". Let's have fun anyway!

NikMar

Hi, I realise we're halfway through August, but could I join this challenge? I'm looking to be more accountable and lose 10+ lb! I'm recognising a few names on here, from previous challenges, so I'd be interested in joining! 😁

RubyRed427

NikMar wrote: »

Hi, I realise we're halfway through August, but could I join this challenge? I'm looking to be more accountable and lose 10+ lb! I'm recognising a few names on here, from previous challenges, so I'd be interested in joining! 😁

Sure! Join us! Just start posting as often as you want.

deepwoodslady

It's so nice to see so many new faces! Thanks to all who are joining. It's wonderful to have you here!

@walkintofit I'm so sorry to hear about your husband. I am also a widow and was a caretaker of my hubby until he passed. I know how difficult that is. Now it is time for us to focus on ourselves and our own health journey. I look forward to sharing the journey with you!

deepwoodslady

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)- Lots of travel this week so my weight keeps popping up and down. Better when I’m home, worse when I’m stuck in a car or a waiting room for hours, and eating at restaurants too. My trend weight more tells the story since there have been good days in-between. I am trying to take advantage of the days at home as best as I can. I could really use more exercise though and am finding it unusually tough since I’m so tired out. However, I would love to make August one of the good months so I need to get off my can!

08/13-190.6-(Trend Weight: 189.8)- This has been a very difficult and bad month for me so far - filled with travel and lack of exercise. Tomorrow is my family doctor appointment for me and my son also. The doctor will be very disappointed with my scale reading but not nearly as disappointed as I am. Today will be another busy day with my work crew. I am helping on a project but its all sitting and no steps. Otherwise, it’s great progress on the remodeling front. The outside projects are moving along nicely. I can’t do much about the lack of exercise right now, but there is no excuse for not watching the calories and carbs. Gotta get back in the groove and not let the chaos of the renovations derail me.


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Aug Start: 188.4
Aug Goal: 184.4 (4 pound loss)
Aug Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx


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.

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Sept Start: xxxxx
Sept Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Sept Actual: 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.


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Oct Start: xxxxx
Oct Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

RubyRed427

@walkintofit
@deepwoodslady

I'm sending you a big hug for all the pain, sadness and suffering you've been through.

cpanus

Thank you, @RubyRed427 !
I'm Chris - 74 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.
My husband and I are retired, however...we watch our Grandsons during the week. Collin is 18 months and is our Morning Duty. Ronan is in 2nd Grade and is our Afternoon Duty.
I see my trainer for 60 mins three days a week and try to walk the other four days. The walking doesn't always work out. The boys can be exhausting...
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 145.0
August
08/01 - 150.8 at 7:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then reading
08/05 - 151.8 at 6:10 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
08/12 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
08/19 -
08/26 -
08/31 -
Good luck everyone!
Chris

SunnyDays930

I am late to the party this month but I am here now and thank you, Ruby Red, for continuing this challenge. I was on Wegovy last year and lost 22 lbs. I went off it a year ago and I have regained 10 lbs so I am taking my butt back to the gym and eating better. I will weigh in on Tuesdays.

Last year 170
Lowest 148.8
Current 158.2

My birthday is in September, almost 1 month away so that is super motivating. I would like to lose 8.2 lbs by then and then maybe 5 more but I would be thrilled to lose a total of 10.

Good luck to everyone! We are here, we are showing up, we care about this, and that is half the battle. Onward!

walkintofit

@RubyRed427 thank you, it has been tough. Working on dialing the food and exercise in. Hope to get to goal this challenge.
@deepwoodslady thank you. I did caretaking of hubby till he passed. Did have hospice for 6 months. he was in tremendous pain until they got it under control. So here we are trying to get ourselves back under control.

NikMar

Thanks for adding me @RubyRed427 . I'm looking to be more accountable and lose 10+ lb!

My CW is 148
My GW is 133
My UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!

My name is Nikki, and I'm 5'4" (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 my 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.

I weigh in on Thursdays.

Last week I was 150
15 Aug - 148
22 Aug -
29 Aug -

05 Sept -
12 Sept -
19 Sept -
26 Sept -

03 Oct -
10 Oct -
17 Oct -
24 Oct -
31 Oct -

lclark04957

The number is up a bit, but I’m happy with the work I put in this week. Tracked and exercised every day. Old me would have looked at the up as failure. New me is looking at this as a lifestyle change.
August
8/1: 155.2
8/8: 153.0
8/15: 153.4
8/22:
8/29:
Total for August:

BodyTalking

Hi @NikMar I know you from the Warriors group 🛡️⚔️. Welcome - I'm new to this too

Ennaelangels

Steady progress, happy

AUGUST 🌞

1: 88kg/194lbs
8: 87kg/191.8lbs
15: 86 kg/189.6
22:
29:

Month Total:

SEPTEMBER 🍎

5:
12:
19:
26:

Month Total:

OCTOBER 🎃

3:
10:
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31:

Month Total:

BodyTalking

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:
29/08 Week 4:
31/08 (Sat) End of Aug:

05/09 Week 5:
12/09 Week 6:
19/09 Week 7:
26/09 Week 8:
30/09 (Mon) End of Sep:

03/10 Week 9:
10/10 Week 10:
17/10 Week 11:
24/10 Week 12:
31/10 End of Oct:

Total Loss/Gain:

MaggieGirl135

Reportig in...

8-1. 149.5 lbs
8-8. 147.2 lbs
8-15 148.9 lbs

frankwbrown

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: ↑↓???
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

lislisa123

🍎August🍎
8/1: 314.0lbs
8/8: 314.0lbs
8/15: 311.6lbs ( -2.4lbs )
8/22:
8/29:
8/31:

Month Loss:

🍂September🍂
9/1:
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Month Loss:

🎃October🎃
10/1:
10/3:
10/10:
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10/24:
10/31:

Month Loss:

Start weight:314.0lbs
End weight:
Total loss:

maw1231

It was a good week, I met my goals and the scale reflected my progress. This week I have the same goals, 3 strength workouts and 5 hours of walking. My diet was great this week so I'm sticking to it for next week: I stuck to whole foods and increased my protein. Hope everyone has a great week!
Aug 1-143
Aug 8-142.4
Aug 15-140.0

belle_74

Starting Weight (Aug 1): 178.86
Goal Weight (Oct 31): 168.86
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

August
8/01: 178.86
8/08: 180.84 (+2)
8/15: 178.64 (-2)
8/22:
8/29:
8/31:

September
9/01:
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9/30:

October
10/01:
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10/24:
10/31:

Happy with progress this week! Focused on getting a good nights sleep and incorporating exercise! Didn’t manage to actively exercise every day but I definitely upped the exercise minutes in the last week!

Going to get back to tracking next week - was doing well in July but seemed to have stepped back a bit in August! Have been planning my meals but not tracking so need to focus on that for the rest of the month.

Have not been very interactive on the thread but hope to improve on that also over the coming weeks!

Well done to everyone over the last week!

walkintofit

Hi, I am a 66yr old female from Idaho Work full time in a demanding job. Trying to find my new normal. Lots of stress coming and going. Gained some weight and want to get back to maintenance. Ya I am short, 5ft tall.
Highest weight 127 . I want to leave 120ville and live in 110ville

August
8/01: 126
8/08: 125.4
8/15: 126.2
8/22:
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8/31:

September
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October
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