๐ŸŒป ๐ŸŽƒ October Daily Weigh-in and Logging Challenge๐ŸŒป๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚

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  • mstin123
    mstin123 Posts: 7 Member
    Hello everyone! I'm getting started and welcoming the new challenge.
    SW Oct 1 - 215
    GW Oct 31 - 200

    Goals this month are to focus on exercise/movement regularly, logging my food and exercise daily, and to spend a few moments everyday reflecting. I'm excited to get to know you and support everyone as we work on our goals together!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,877 Member
    weight.png

    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250โ€™s; 240โ€™s; 230โ€™s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โ€™s; 170's; 160's; 150โ€™s


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from Sept 30th): 193.6
    Goal: 189.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight 193.8)- Iโ€™m stalled today on the numbers, but looking back I seem to be hovering around these same numbers for a good two weeks now. Itโ€™s time to get serious and put a dent into it. Iโ€™d like to be back in the 180โ€™s by the end of October. Letโ€™s have a great month!

    10/02-193.4-(Trend Weight 193.7)- Wow what a busy morning and day helping my contractor who was alone today. I am just now getting around to reading posts and submitting my posts. I am a drip down from yesterday and hope to make even more progress as the days come at me. Of course, my DD and DGS will be back tomorrow for the next 4 days. Iโ€™ve got to have a plan.

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  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 388 Member
    Hi everyone. I wonโ€™t be able to do much the next couple of months. Iโ€™ve got a catheter until November. Seeing a urologist November 4th but need to keep catheter in until then. I have a urethral stricture which is causes me to retain urine so it needs to be dilated. Until then Iโ€™m stuck with a urine bag.

    My kidney function was at 42% yesterday so still not great but slightly improved. I need to have frequent blood tests and will probably need a renal specialist.

    This truly sucks. Itโ€™s so hard to function with a bloody tube sticking out of my groin and a urine
    bag. Iโ€™m glad itโ€™s not that serious but I canโ€™t work and donโ€™t see how I can exercise either.

    October weigh in

    Start weight : 105.8
    Goal weight 104

    1. No weigh in - hospital ๐Ÿด1872๐Ÿ”ฅ2084๐Ÿ‘ฃ1734
    2. 105.8 โฌ‡๏ธ 3.3kg ๐Ÿด1526๐Ÿ”ฅ2047 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ1460
    3. 107.7kgโฌ†๏ธ 1.9kg ๐Ÿด๐Ÿ”ฅ๐Ÿ‘ฃ
    4.
  • cinw1501
    cinw1501 Posts: 86 Member
    Hi,

    I'm Cindy. I am 5'4" just turned 51. Have a wonderful husband of 27 years and a soon to be 19 year old daughter.

    Happy October!

    September was a not so great month with a gain of 1.6 lbs. October will be better.

    July starting weight : 164.2
    October Starting weight : 158.2
    Goal : 154

    October 1st : 158.2 - Made it to they gym after work!
    October 2nd: 158.6 :(
    October 3rd: 157.6 :smiley:
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 4,848 Member
    edited October 3
    Hi I'm Darlene. I am 64, married, (Greg - 37 years), one adult daughter (Allyson), one pup - Monty the Goldendoodle. I retired in 2020. My Story if you want to read:
    I started my weight loss journey in January 2023. My husband went back to work on a temporary assignment and for the first time ever, I was alone during the day. I thought it was the perfect time for me to take care of me for a change. There is a rails to trails park literally in my backyard and for years I said I was going to walk the whole thing. I announced to the world that I was going to do it, and that made it so I couldn't back out. I started the journey on January 12, 2023 and did a little bit at a time; I completed the 62 mile in and out adventure on February 22, 2023 and lost 16 pounds in the process.

    I found MFP and started logging my food, this kept me going for a little bit, but as usual was getting bored of it. I've lost weight many times before, and then I get bored, quit and gain it all back. I had to find something to keep me motivated to keep going. That's when I found the challenges page on MFP. This group was the first I found, and as I mentioned above holds a special place in my heart. Such a supportive group and in a non-judgemental way. I come back every month, for the support that this group provides. I also tried quite a few other challenges and especially like a couple team based ones (the Hogwarts and Biggest Loser). I found that I will do more for the "team" than I will do for myself; and if someone gives me a task to do, I'll do it. The more homework the better. These two groups have given me the accountability I need.

    I am happy to say that with the help of these groups, I am just about at my goal weight and will call it accomplished when I get to 140 pounds. The last five pounds have been tough, and the last pound even tougher. It isnโ€™t the five pounds under the normal BMI, or the 100 pounds that I was thinking about, but by far surpasses what I thought at the beginning of my journey. I must admit, I am really nervous about making this decision. I know how to lose weight โ€“ but how to switch to maintaining is a mystery.

    I am down almost 88 pounds. I have learned that persistance and not perfection is the key to my success. I won't change much - other than weighing in only two times a week instead of every day, and a weekly calorie goal instead of a daily one. If a little more comes off in the process that's great - but otherwise just stay 140 pounds or lighter for the rest of my life! Slow and steady wins the race!

    My Before and After Pictures:

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    ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ปHello October๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ
    Starting Weight - Dec 2022 - 228

    Starting Weight - Oct 2024 - 140.7


    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 145 | Jul 143.5 | Aug 142.4 | Sep 140.7

    My October Goals


    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 14k Steps per day - reach my 2,024 miles in 2024 goal
    ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธโ€โžก๏ธ Walk every day
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    โš–๏ธ Weigh in twice weekly - Wednesday and Saturday
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my weekly calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
    ๐Ÿซ€ Cardio Monday, Thursday, Saturday
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Rest day - stretch routine - Wednesday
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 8+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿฅ… Get to the ideal bmi range - maybe lose a few more after that if my body says yes - otherwise stay 140 pounds or under for the rest of my life!

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚

    Weigh-in current day - goals prior day

    Oct 1 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚- 18.5K ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 1 mile treadmill, 40 ๐Ÿซ€Min HIIT workout, ๐Ÿฅ— 579 Calorie Deficit

    I love the start of a new month, the optimism that it brings, leaving those negative thoughts behind, reflecting on my prior months accomplishments, a fresh start, a clean slate. And fall is my favorite time of year - a slight chill in the air - the beautiful fall colors on the trees in Connecticut, no bugs. Happy Otober - a special welcome to all our new people - I hope you love this group as much as I do, and for all the returning members - so glad to see you back for another month.

    Oct 2 139.9 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚21.4k ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 3.3 mile treadmill, 30 ๐Ÿ’ช Full Body Strength, ๐Ÿฅ— 182 Calorie Deficit

    I did it - made it to the normal BMI range! Six hundred and thirty-three days since I started my journey - averaging just shy of a pound a week. I am over the moon with happiness. Now to keep it this way for the rest of my life.

    Oct 3 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚14.4k ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 1 mile treadmill, 30 ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธFull Body Stretch, ๐Ÿฅ— 81 Calorie Deficit


  • cattherien
    cattherien Posts: 354 Member
    I'm Charlene, 59 years old, 5'8", married 40 years to Allen, 6 adult children, 9 grandchildren. I have celiac disease so I eat gluten free; I'm intolerant to lactose, soy, watermelon, and cruciferous vegetables, and I have MTHFR reactions so I can't eat items fortified with folic acid; all these components make meals challenging! I usually do meal prepping at the beginning of every week. I live in Central Illinois USA, and I work part-time as a home caregiver for the elderly so they can live in their own homes and not have to live in a nursing home.


    ๐Ÿฅ›= I met my water goal
    โœ๏ธ= I logged all my food
    ๐Ÿง‚= I stayed under my sodium limit
    ๐Ÿงฎ= I stayed under my calorie limit
    ๐Ÿ’Š= I took my supplements
    ๐Ÿฅ= Disc golf (golf, but with a Frisbee)
    ๐Ÿšถ= Steps (number)
    ๐Ÿ‹๏ธ= Exercise (stretch/strength/cardio)
    ๐Ÿ“š= I read for at least 30 minutes

    September ending weight: 181.8
    October goal weight: 178.0
    Maintenance goal weight: 160.0

    Oct 2: 180.9 ๐Ÿฅ›โœ๏ธ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿšถ(6827)
    Oct.3: 182.0 ๐Ÿฅ›โœ๏ธ๐Ÿงฎ๐Ÿšถ(2725)

    Yep salt. Crazy! But yet it's kinda good to know that it's just water weight, not fat weight. Yanno?

    Yesterday I went down the rabbit hole in research about dysphasia. That is a medical condition, where someone is unable to eat solid foods because their swallowing signals in the brain have been disrupted (typically from a stroke or advanced age). They tend to cough, choke, and the food goes down the wrong tube and goes into their lungs. Very bad. So all their food has to be pureed. Imagine eating nothing but baby food, as a grown adult who loves to go out to restaurants, after you've had a stroke!

    However, there is a wonderful way to help restore some of the dignity by the use of silicone molds shaped into traditional food shapes, like corn on the cob, a slice of meatloaf, or a pork chop or broccoli. Essentially, the pureed food is thickened and then put into the mold, frozen in shape, and then gently reheated. Amazing! This is so helpful for people who've lost their ability to swallow anything textured, dry, crunchy, or even drink a thin liquid like juice, coffee, tea or water.

    As a home caregiver, pureed food is an area that we typically don't get training in; it's generally a specialization for speech therapists. I think that is a hole in our training, because caregivers are preparing the food that clients with dysphagia have to eat. Basically everything goes in the blender. Want a hamburger? Yep that can now be grilled with a Foreman, put into a blender, molded, frozen, and reheated. They can even do bread or bun shapes! This is an area of caregiving that is fascinating to me as someone who loves to cook; and I plan to do a deep dive into it so that I can be prepared for clients with this disability.

    I'll come back for comments later but I always read everyone's posts and my heart roots for you all. โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,919 Member
    Hi! Iโ€™m Jill and I absolutely โค๏ธ this group of like-minded friends. If youโ€™re here, then youโ€™re our friend!

    Welcome to October!
    Fall is my favorite season. I live in Michigan, and I love the chilly mornings and evenings.โ˜•๏ธ I love the sunny days and love watching the trees change colors ๐ŸŒณ ๐Ÿƒ๐Ÿ‚๐Ÿโ€ฆ and the smell of fall. I donโ€™t even mind the rainy days.

    My goals this October are to:
    ๐ŸƒLog daily- consistently and happily. This is the key to success.
    ๐ŸƒGet outside and ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธor ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป inside
    ๐ŸƒEnjoy the season
    ๐Ÿƒ15 minutes of intentional exercise each day

    It's time to get everything in sync this month. I'm no longer going through the motions. When I log...I lose weight. It takes time to build up consistency and momentum, but when it works, it's beautiful! Letโ€™s go!

    October 1: 215.4
    October 2: 212.5
    October 3: 213.6

    Jill ๐Ÿ‘ป
  • jennysweet58
    jennysweet58 Posts: 234 Member
    Hello! I'm Jenny, 59 years old & after maintaining my goal window for about 6 months I've let vacation, travel & stress drag me backward. I am determined to make a clean start this month and get back to where my body feels best, which means losing about 10 pounds from where I am now. There's no travel or events this month...which means NO EXCUSES!

    October 1 - 182.4 - Did a 30 minute Burpee Girl cardio/weights video plus 15 min yoga stretch. I've started logging again and getting back to IF. The binge monster has been banished from the house, and the only thing that will keep it away is consistency!! Today is Day 2 - I feel better than yesterday (after a ridiculous week of bingeing), but I know from experience by Day 3 I'll actually be feeling great.

    October 2 - DNW - horribly long work day, never left my computer :(

    October 3- 180.0 - Had to go to the PO for my daughter so decided to walk, and letting that 40 minute walk be my workout today. Work is killing me but so far I've been staying strong!
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,877 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250โ€™s; 240โ€™s; 230โ€™s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โ€™s; 170's; 160's; 150โ€™s


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from Sept 30th): 193.6
    Goal: 189.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


    10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight 193.8)-

    10/02-193.4-(Trend Weight 193.7)- Wow what a busy morning and day helping my contractor who was alone today. I am just now getting around to reading posts and submitting my posts. I am a drip down from yesterday and hope to make even more progress as the days come at me. Of course, my DD and DGS will be back tomorrow for the next 4 days. Iโ€™ve got to have a plan.

    10/03-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- I didnโ€™t remember that Iโ€™d forgotten to weigh until I was fully dressed and drinking my morning Java. Ah well. I slept well last night between my normal multitude of diabetic potty breaks. It was refreshing to get more than 5 hours.


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  • mstin123
    mstin123 Posts: 7 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    It's beautiful weather here in Alabama. Yesterday, I took a few minutes from work and went for a walk. I plan on repeating it today to get some steps in. I've had to mow the big yard at home until dark the past two nights, so hopefully, I will find a little time for additional walking before dark tonight.

    Speaking of dark, does anyone else dislike the time change? It's going to be dark at 5 p.m. here in Alabama, so there's no availability to do anything outside during the week at all. I'm trying to find something positive about it, so if anyone knows, please share!

    10/2 - 214.8
    10/3 - 214.6

    Michelle
  • texasfarmer
    texasfarmer Posts: 498 Member
    60 year old female, 5โ€™8โ€, and this will be my first challenge with this group. My goal will be to lose 8 pounds by the 31st. It may be difficult as we are going on vacation, but thatโ€™s part of the challenge!

    OCTOBER 31st GOAL = 194.4



    OCTOBER 1 โ€”โ€” 202.4
    OCTOBER 2 โ€”โ€” 202.2
    OCTOBER 3 โ€”โ€” 202.4
  • FaZizzle
    FaZizzle Posts: 20 Member
    Goals:
    >> Monthly weight loss: 5 pounds (progress: -1.2 lbs)
    >> Daily calories: 1200-1600
    >> Daily net carbs: <80
    >> Daily water: 100+ oz
    >> Weekly exercise: 3x dance, 2x weights, 5x walking 1+ miles

    Oct. 1 - 239.2 | Weight training + walking | 1547 calories, 78 net carbs | 559 deficit + 531 burned
    Oct. 2 - 238.8 | Walking + Zumba | 1273 calories, 56 net carbs | 828 deficit + 230 burned
    Oct. 3 - 238.0 | Aqua Zumba + Walking |

    Diet: It's been a day of being flexible, that's for sure. My yogurt exploded on my way to work. My lunch didn't have enough protein (eggs, hummus, cucumber), so I had to cook up some of the chicken I was marinading for dinner. Oy. I haven't been over-eating, but everything I planned is now thrown out the window.

    Exercise: I was going to do a hip hop Zumba class yesterday, but it ended being cancelled (AFTER I arrived). I slept poorly last night, and I ended up skipping both an early morning aqua class and a morning walk. Of course it's getting hot again, so no mid-day walk for me (thanks, heat stroke). I'm going shoe shopping with my kiddo this evening, but I'm still going to try to walk around/after dusk.
  • AdahPotatah2024
    AdahPotatah2024 Posts: 1,994 Member
    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE:142
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL:135

    October 1st- 142 ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‚
    2nd-142
    3rd-141

    Wishing everyone the best with this challenge! ๐ŸŒป
  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 388 Member
    Hi Everyone. Iโ€™m already fed up having a catheter- nearly ripped it out last night with my foot and geez it hurt.

    Donโ€™t think I can really exercise either which is so annoying. But with all the bloating I donโ€™t have an appetite anymore so I might actually lose significant weight.

    Tried a kidney friendly recipe. Despite the ordeal this has been so far it is making me change my diet so thatโ€™s a good thing.

    Photo - Made sweet potato and eggplant curry .

    October weigh in

    Start weight : 105.8
    Goal weight 104

    1. No weigh in - hospital ๐Ÿด1872๐Ÿ”ฅ2084๐Ÿ‘ฃ1734
    2. 105.8 โฌ‡๏ธ 3.3kg ๐Ÿด1526๐Ÿ”ฅ2047 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ1460
    3. 107.7kgโฌ†๏ธ 1.9kg ๐Ÿด1722๐Ÿ”ฅ2019๐Ÿ‘ฃ1562
    4. 107.2kg โฌ‡๏ธ 0.5
    5.
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  • koeitjiesa
    koeitjiesa Posts: 364 Member
    I'm back for the October challenge.

    My starting weight in April: 94.2kg
    My current weight: 77.2kg
    My goal weight for October: 75kg

    October 1 - 77.2kg
    October 2 - 76.8kg
    October 3 - 77.4kg
    October 4 - 77.5kg
  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 4,848 Member
    edited October 4
    Hi I'm Darlene. I am 64, married, (Greg - 37 years), one adult daughter (Allyson), one pup - Monty the Goldendoodle. I retired in 2020. My Story if you want to read:
    I started my weight loss journey in January 2023. My husband went back to work on a temporary assignment and for the first time ever, I was alone during the day. I thought it was the perfect time for me to take care of me for a change. There is a rails to trails park literally in my backyard and for years I said I was going to walk the whole thing. I announced to the world that I was going to do it, and that made it so I couldn't back out. I started the journey on January 12, 2023 and did a little bit at a time; I completed the 62 mile in and out adventure on February 22, 2023 and lost 16 pounds in the process.

    I found MFP and started logging my food, this kept me going for a little bit, but as usual was getting bored of it. I've lost weight many times before, and then I get bored, quit and gain it all back. I had to find something to keep me motivated to keep going. That's when I found the challenges page on MFP. This group was the first I found, and as I mentioned above holds a special place in my heart. Such a supportive group and in a non-judgemental way. I come back every month, for the support that this group provides. I also tried quite a few other challenges and especially like a couple team based ones (the Hogwarts and Biggest Loser). I found that I will do more for the "team" than I will do for myself; and if someone gives me a task to do, I'll do it. The more homework the better. These two groups have given me the accountability I need.

    I am happy to say that with the help of these groups, I am just about at my goal weight and will call it accomplished when I get to 140 pounds. The last five pounds have been tough, and the last pound even tougher. It isnโ€™t the five pounds under the normal BMI, or the 100 pounds that I was thinking about, but by far surpasses what I thought at the beginning of my journey. I must admit, I am really nervous about making this decision. I know how to lose weight โ€“ but how to switch to maintaining is a mystery.

    I am down almost 88 pounds. I have learned that persistance and not perfection is the key to my success. I won't change much - other than weighing in only two times a week instead of every day, and a weekly calorie goal instead of a daily one. If a little more comes off in the process that's great - but otherwise just stay 140 pounds or lighter for the rest of my life! Slow and steady wins the race!

    My Before and After Pictures:

    5pzfc542apwg.png

    ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ‘ปHello October๐Ÿ‘ป๐ŸŽƒ
    Starting Weight - Dec 2022 - 228

    Starting Weight - Oct 2024 - 140.7


    SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 145 | Jul 143.5 | Aug 142.4 | Sep 140.7

    My October Goals


    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Average 14k Steps per day - reach my 2,024 miles in 2024 goal
    ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธโ€โžก๏ธ Walk every day
    ๐Ÿ“ Log Daily
    โš–๏ธ Weigh in twice weekly - Wednesday and Saturday
    ๐Ÿฅ— Stay under my weekly calorie range
    ๐Ÿ’ช Strength Train Tuesday, Friday, Sunday
    ๐Ÿซ€ Cardio Monday, Thursday, Saturday
    ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ Rest day - stretch routine - Wednesday
    ๐Ÿ’ฆ 8+ glasses of water
    ๐Ÿง‚Stay under sodium goal
    ๐Ÿฅ… Get to the ideal bmi range - maybe lose a few more after that if my body says yes - otherwise stay 140 pounds or under for the rest of my life!

    ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚

    Weigh-in current day - goals prior day

    Oct 1 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚- 18.5K ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 1 mile treadmill, 40 ๐Ÿซ€Min HIIT workout, ๐Ÿฅ— 579 Calorie Deficit

    I love the start of a new month, the optimism that it brings, leaving those negative thoughts behind, reflecting on my prior months accomplishments, a fresh start, a clean slate. And fall is my favorite time of year - a slight chill in the air - the beautiful fall colors on the trees in Connecticut, no bugs. Happy Otober - a special welcome to all our new people - I hope you love this group as much as I do, and for all the returning members - so glad to see you back for another month.

    Oct 2 139.9 ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚21.4k ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 3.3 mile treadmill, 30 ๐Ÿ’ช Full Body Strength, ๐Ÿฅ— 182 Calorie Deficit

    I did it - made it to the normal BMI range! Six hundred and thirty-three days since I started my journey - averaging just shy of a pound a week. I am over the moon with happiness. Now to keep it this way for the rest of my life.

    Oct 3 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ๐Ÿง‚14.4k ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ3 mile outside walk, 1 mile treadmill, 30 ๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธFull Body Stretch, ๐Ÿฅ— 81 Calorie Deficit

    Oct 4 ๐Ÿ‘ฃ๐Ÿ“๐Ÿฅ—๐Ÿ’ช๐Ÿซ€๐Ÿง˜โ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿ’ฆ20K ๐Ÿ‘ฃ Steps, ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ2.5 mile outside walk, 3 mile treadmill, 30 Min ๐Ÿซ€Cardio, ๐Ÿฅ— 135 Calorie Deficit, Over my sodium limit - hoping it doesn't affect my weigh in tomorrow.

  • cinw1501
    cinw1501 Posts: 86 Member
    Hi,

    I'm Cindy. I am 5'4" just turned 51. Have a wonderful husband of 27 years and a soon to be 19 year old daughter.

    Happy October!

    September was a not so great month with a gain of 1.6 lbs. October will be better.

    July starting weight : 164.2
    October Starting weight : 158.2
    Goal : 154

    October 1st : 158.2 - Made it to they gym after work!
    October 2nd: 158.6 :(
    October 3rd: 157.6 :smiley:
    October 4th: 159.2 :( self sabotage? I ate a not so healthy big meal last night of something I had been craving. At least I worked out before I did it. I will be back at trying to eat healthy today. Its my first Friday off on my new work schedule!
  • texasfarmer
    texasfarmer Posts: 498 Member
    60 year old female, 5โ€™8โ€, and this will be my first challenge with this group. My goal will be to lose 8 pounds by the 31st. It may be difficult as we are going on vacation, but thatโ€™s part of the challenge!

    OCTOBER 31st GOAL = 194.4



    OCTOBER 1 โ€”โ€” 202.4
    OCTOBER 2 โ€”โ€” 202.2
    OCTOBER 3 โ€”โ€” 202.4
    OCTOBER 4 โ€”โ€” 200.8
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 11,877 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 5โ€™ 5โ€ tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

    Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
    250โ€™s; 240โ€™s; 230โ€™s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โ€™s; 170's; 160's; 150โ€™s


    This Challenge Starting Weight (from Sept 30th): 193.6
    Goal: 189.6 (Four lb Loss)
    Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
    Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx



    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************



    Weight in blue makes me blue because itโ€™s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโ€™s a loss. Weight in black means no change.


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    10/03-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- I didnโ€™t remember that Iโ€™d forgotten to weigh until I was fully dressed and drinking my morning Java. Ah well. I slept well last night between my normal multitude of diabetic potty breaks. It was refreshing to get more than 5 hours.

    10/04-DNW-(Trend Weight DNW)- Itโ€™s no-weigh Friday for me. I was up extra early as the bus for DGS comes even earlier than last year. Missed the bus at the beginning of the year so I am trying to readjust schedule. Boy is it ever tough trying to get long sleeves and jackets on him with that cast on his arm! This cooler weather is calling for warmer clothing for sure. Last Friday my DD brought in ice cream since it was payday. I hope she will keep her money in her pocket this week. Itโ€™s not likely though. Trying to stay strong! Have a good weekend everyone!


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