🌰🍁 Just Give Me One Month - October 2024 🎃

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  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 138 Member
    edited October 8
    🎃🍂👻🍁👻🍂🎃

    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    October goal: get to 183 on average

    Oct 1: 185.5
    Oct 2: 185
    Oct 3: 183.5 new low!
    Oct 4: 183 even lower!
    Oct 5: 183
    Oct 6: 184
    Oct 7: 182.5 another new low
    Oct 8: 182 nice

    As someone who has a lot of trouble consistently losing weight, these results in October are really surprising. It’s usually an uphill battle to lose 2 lbs over an entire month.

    @dannytrees1 and @HappyDonkey75 we will keep each other motivated on here and hopefully we’re still motivating others even if they’re not posting. You two are nailing it so far this month! Keep it up!
    🙌🏻 💪🏻

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4-186.2
    Oct-5-187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7-185.7
    Oct-8-185.6

    @canadamarie you too have the pedal to the metal this month
    I hope you’re waving goodbye to those extra pounds lost!😁🌴

    It would be nice to see @ManifestingToday back in here.
    I miss her comments 😀

    Have a good one everyone 🌴🌴🍁🍁🍁🍁🎃🎃🎃🎃👻👻👻🌴
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Yep we got this ! keep the progress going @canadamarie and @dannytrees1 !

    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9

    Well I keep creeping back up .. Yesterday was no workout as I was feeling very body sore from Sunday's workout and had a horrible headache most of the day. Will get something accomplished today in the gym.

    have a great Tuesday everyone
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 799 Member
    Walked 4 miles Sunday, Monday and today along with a Barre class at the gym this am. I am motivated to stay within my calorie and macro goals and eat fresh foods. Let’s make our October goals a reality!

    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    Current weight: 149
    October goal: 146
    November goal: 143
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Oct 1: 149
    Oct 5: 148.6
    Oct 7: 148.1
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 138 Member
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    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    October goal: get to 183 on average

    Oct 1: 185.5
    Oct 2: 185
    Oct 3: 183.5 new low!
    Oct 4: 183 even lower!
    Oct 5: 183
    Oct 6: 184
    Oct 7: 182.5 another new low
    Oct 8: 182 nice
    Oct 9: 182.5

    I’m still not getting a lot of movement in which I really miss. Life has been so busy. I’m managing to lose without it but for overall health especially mental health it’s so important! Hoping I can get back to biking tomorrow at least for commuting

  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9

    Well atleast I am sort of maintaining??. I know these sort of plateau's are part of the process but no less frustrating to feel stuck . I am drinking enough fluids and getting my protein and fiber.. so hard to say. If anyone has any nuggets of wisdom, I am listening.

    My knee is really agitated again from overdoing it on Sunday HIT workout (too many squat jumps maybe?) so cardio has been less.

    I will probably hit the stationary bike today which shouldn't bug my knee too much and try to get a good walk in after work. Going to be another beautiful fall day here













  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4-186.2
    Oct-5-187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7-185.7
    Oct-8-185.6
    Oct-9-186.8 yikes🙀

    Have a good day everyone 🌴🍁🍁🍁
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5

    October is turning out to be a scary month.. scale is definitely not being kind .

    Keep focused, don't get discouraged.. something will happen eventually..

    Praying for all of those dealing with Hurricane Milton
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 138 Member
    edited October 10
    🎃🍂👻🍁👻🍂🎃

    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    October goal: get to 183 on average

    Oct 1: 185.5
    Oct 2: 185
    Oct 3: 183.5 new low!
    Oct 4: 183 even lower!
    Oct 5: 183
    Oct 6: 184
    Oct 7: 182.5 another new low
    Oct 8: 182 nice
    Oct 9: 182.5
    Oct 10: 183

    Weight going up due to hormones which will take their toll but I just need to be patient and it’ll come back down

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3

    The scale has been taken over by the spooky golems👻👻👻👻👻🎃🎃🎃
    10 days and I haven’t even lost a pound to date👻
    But I still feeling thin, and the scale can only play games for so long 🤠💪
    It’s the fun of this adventure
    And I’m enjoying it.
    Have a good day everyone
    And god bless the people in Florida
    There in my thoughts
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 799 Member
    Yes, keep focused and don’t get discouraged is great advice! Small changes over time will result in seeing that scale move!

    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    Current weight: 149
    October goal: 146
    November goal: 143
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Oct 1: 149
    Oct 5: 148.6
    Oct 7: 148.1
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 297 Member
    Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan 1, Feb 1 193 sw
    Mar 1 194
    Apr 192
    May 194
    June Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan 1, Feb 1 193 sw
    Mar 1 194
    Apr 192
    May 194
    June 195.5
    July,Aug,Sept 196
    Oct 194 This month there is a lot going on. This weekend is my hubby’s birthday weekend and we will be in Orlando for 3 days. Then later on I have a week long cruise. So I’d love to lose but the real goal is to not gain anything.

    Oct 4 196
    Oct 11 196 I’m ok with this. Was out of town for a holiday weekend for my hubby’s birthday. Glad to have power today. Only lost it for a few minutes Wednesday night.
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 138 Member
    🎃🍂👻🍁👻🍂🎃

    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    October goal: get to 183 on average

    Oct 1: 185.5
    Oct 2: 185
    Oct 3: 183.5 new low!
    Oct 4: 183 even lower!
    Oct 5: 183
    Oct 6: 184
    Oct 7: 182.5 another new low
    Oct 8: 182 nice
    Oct 9: 182.5
    Oct 10: 183
    Oct 11: 183.5
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 610 Member
    Hi everyone, happy Friday!

    I did drop off the radar for a bit. I've had cycle/physical things going on, and just got more and more dejected as the scale kept going up. I've stopped daily weighing. I needed a mental reset.

    Consistent exercise is the current action plan. I've been on the treadmill before dinner, and have added in the stationary bike afterward for 20 min when my knee is playing nicely. I've also been doing a light weights routine, after watching videos on proper form so I don't tweak anything. Just heavy handweights for now. Tomorrow I'll get a read on my weight and go from there.

    I'm so happy to see everyone's progress. I've been cheering you on from the sidelines.

    I don't know how many in this group are southeast US based. I hope the past couple of weeks of hurricanes have spared your household any lasting effects. We've watched it unfold from the DC area, and can't begin to fathom how folks pick up after events like these. <3

    Have a great Friday and start to the weekend!
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5
    10/11-179.8

    Yikes, scale momentarily hit 180 and then dropped back to this number. If it hits 180 tomorrow I might just cry , or maybe throw something.. Grrrr.

    @dannytrees1 @canadamarie @Michieb125- looks like we are all dealing with the similar fight right now ! It is part of the game and slightly addictive.. some say weighing daily is too much but I find while its a little annoying, its also helpful to keep my eye on the target.

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3
    Oct-11-187.0

    I agree… it’s a month of the up scale blues.
    But we all keep on trucking
    There will be light at the end on the tunnel.

    Sunday will be a interesting day
    I’ve been invited for Thanksgiving dinner…. Stay tuned lol🙀
    Stay safe everyone 👍
    🍁🍁🍁🎃👻👻👻🌴
  • skintight303
    skintight303 Posts: 67 Member
    Hello All!

    A few days into October but I am here for the rest if it! I definitely need the accountability and motivation to finish the year with intention and with my longterm goals in mind.

    Female, 5' 8'', 43, mom of 2 (3&5)
    SW October 2023: 212
    GW NYE 2024: 160

    10/11: 173.8
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 610 Member
    Welcome to the group, @skintight303! You're doing great with your progress -- I hope you find some additional inspiration here, and wishing you the best on meeting that NYE goal!
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,434 Member
    Starting weight 214
    Goal for October 208
    Current 210.0
    Oct 1 - 210.0
    Oct 5 - 210.2
    Oct 11 - 210.4
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5
    10/11-179.8
    10/12-179.8

    I was getting a little stale on my workouts and happened upon an ad for an app called Caliber for strength training workouts. I really like it so far. Hoping it gets me over a bit of a hump on my strength training routine. It also has the option to work with a coach remotely which is an added fee but still less expensive (and way less of a hassle in my opinion) than trying to find a coach/trainer at a local gym. I have met with a few of them in the past and I just can't find one that I like well enough to stay interested. (or feel like I am getting taken for a ride financially)

    Most I have talked to are about 20 something and have no idea what the old worn out injury prone person needs when I start asking them questions. I also follow Dr Stacey Simms and Maverick Willett on You tube.
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3
    Oct-11-187.0
    Oct-12-188.0 yikes


    Have a great weekend everyone 🌴🍁🍁🍁🍁
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5
    10/11-179.8
    10/12-179.8
    10/13-179.8

    this scale business is almost getting laughable.But its not a gain so.. I guess that is good. Certainly not good for the goals I wanted to achieve this month though!

    I drank enough water to drown a fish the last two days and hit all my protein goals, even went a bit over to see if that would make a difference as sometimes it can shake things loose. I have read that plateaus can stick around for for 3-4 weeks and that is what is considered a "true" plateau.

    Off to the workout room this morning and then off for a fall trail ride with a friend to soak up what might be the last of some gorgeous fall sunny days.

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3
    Oct-11-187.0
    Oct-12-188.0 yikes
    Oct-13-186.2


    Have a great weekend everyone 🌴🍁🍁🍁🍁
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    edited October 14
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5
    10/11-179.8
    10/12-179.8
    10/13-179.8
    10/14--178.8

    Here we are at another Monday. Snow/rain in the forecast by the end of the week so I am really glad I got out with the horses on Sunday. It was a beautiful ride.

    I have a quick getaway overnight trip this week that we do annually with friends to a nearby Hot springs resort. Very much looking forward to it.


    @dannytrees1 - nice drop there on the scale!
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3
    Oct-11-187.0
    Oct-12-188.0 yikes
    Oct-13-186.2
    oct-14-189.3 yikes

    A whole lot of misbehaving yesterday with Thanksgiving dinner.
    Hopefully the scale will be a little nicer as the week proceeds.
    Have a great day everyone
    🌴🌴🌴🍁🍁🍁🍁🎃👻

  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 799 Member
    @HappyDonkey75 - my DIL does a lot of riding herself, sounds wonderful. Enjoy the hot springs, one of my favorite things to do!

    @dannytrees1 Thanksgiving is always a time for a bit of indulgence. 🦃 🥧 Extra water today!

    I celebrated my birthday on Saturday night with family…..Mexican food and wine ☺️. Today DS and DD are popping by for a slice of carrot cake (I will say yes to a sliver only). Back to protein goals today! And making exercise plans for the week.
    See you later in the week.

    “Small changes over time” result in next months pants fitting better! Lol.

    Starting Weight October 2022: 157
    Current weight: 149
    October goal: 146
    November goal: 143
    Overall goal: 141.5 (5%)

    Oct 1: 149
    Oct 5: 148.6
    Oct 7: 148.1
    Oct 14: 148.4
  • skintight303
    skintight303 Posts: 67 Member
    Hello All!

    It was a nice weekend with lots of movement and outdoor time. It also was some birthday celebrating for me--so a bit more indulgent that typical. No doubt that affected today's scale read!

    Female, 5' 8'', 43, mom of 2 (3&5)
    SW October 2023: 212
    GW NYE 2024: 160

    10/11: 173.8
    10/12:173.1
    10/13: 173
    10/14: 175.4
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 301 Member
    edited October 15
    Heaviest weight 212
    End of August weight 187.4
    September Goal- 180 - September Ending Weight 181.4

    October Goal- 175

    10/1- 180.8
    10/2- 179.6
    10/3- 178.4
    10/4-177.6
    10/5-178.3
    10/6- 178.6
    10/7- 178.7
    10/8-178.9
    10/9-178.9
    10/10-179.5
    10/11-179.8
    10/12-179.8
    10/13-179.8
    10/14--178.8
    10/15-178.2

    All the experts say that cardio doesn't help lose weight for women my age ,and in fact can cause more harm than good , ie. inflammation and weight gain. As a "recovering cardio addict " I have been switching gears and focusing more on Strength training .(mostly because my knee is so sore and swollen from what I think is a reinjury , more on that later)

    In the last two weeks I have really backed off the cardio and it seems like my weight responded with getting more stuck. For the last several days , (just to see what happens) I went back to 30-40 minutes of cardio 4 days a week AND my strength sessions . And now the scale is moving down again.

    Nothing else changed other than that. (food/calories/diet/water/etc)

    Coincidence??? Body just adjusting?? hard to say but every time I have felt bloated or the scale isn't moving much , I resort to hard cardio pushes and I see a change.. Maybe its just water weight. Either way, I am sticking to keeping my beloved cardio 3- 4 times a week. Maybe I am just an outlier .

    @skintight303 -happy belated birthday!

    @Michieb125- Thank you! I have been riding and competing all my life but I took this year off competition.. I don't miss it. I am enjoying just taking it easy with no pressure..

    @dannytrees1 -A little celebrating is good and part of the process. We can't always be 100% all the time. I know for me I have some things coming up that will likely cause some increases but I am going to enjoy them but also not go overboard.. that is always key.

    Have a great Tuesday everyone
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 138 Member
    🎃🍂👻🍁👻🍂🎃

    Starting Weight: 196 in Feb
    UGW: 170
    October goal: get to 183 on average

    Oct 1: 185.5
    Oct 2: 185
    Oct 3: 183.5 new low!
    Oct 4: 183 even lower!
    Oct 5: 183
    Oct 6: 184
    Oct 7: 182.5 another new low
    Oct 8: 182 nice
    Oct 9: 182.5
    Oct 10: 183
    Oct 11: 183.5
    Oct 12 - 14: DNW
    Oct 15: 185

    It was thanksgiving weekend for me so a lot of indulgence, plus getting clobbered by hormones and stress. So I’m not surprised by the uptick on the scale. The plan for this week is get back to low stress and no booze.
    Nice to see some new folks on here, welcome!

  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 346 Member
    edited October 15
    Started July-1 at 212 lbs
    Goal for Oct. 179 Lbs.
    Revised goal 183 lbs

    Oct-1- 187.0
    Oct-2-186.2
    Oct-3-187.4
    Oct-4- 186.2
    Oct-5- 187.0
    Oct-6-186.0
    Oct-7- 185.7
    Oct-8- 185.6
    Oct-9- 186.8
    Oct-10-186.3
    Oct-11-187.0
    Oct-12-188.0 yikes
    Oct-13-186.2
    oct-14-189.3
    Oct-15-188.5

    It looks like more than just my self had a turkey style weekend.
    It was fun… I was good yesterday
    Drank lots of water.
    I changed my goal for a mor realistic number today 🤠
    It’s going to be a great week this week.
    Have a great day everyone
    🍁🍁🌴🌴🌴🌴🎃🤠👻

    @Michieb125 Happy belated Birthday to you🥳🥳🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎁🌴🤠

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