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10 pounds to lose challenge- November 1, 2024-January 31, 2025
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Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 66 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
UGW 115 with a release of 9.4 lbs
For this round
My Goal: is to release 4.4 lbs
My Plan: staying focused on healthy eating and exercising.
And being kind to myself during the holidays 🥰
Weigh-In-Monday or Wednesday
✅ November
01. 124.4
04. 124.0
13. 124.0 maintaining
That's a BIG WIN after struggling to release 2-days of extra sodium.
Party at my house 🥳
💞Karen
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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 178.6 (Oh How I Would Love Love Love)
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31st): 190.6
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.
11/01-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)-
11/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I was in such a hurry this morning I gulped down a big glass of water with all my meds before weighing. Non-typical schedule today threw me off. I will be leaving soon to help a lady in our small community get to her physical therapy. She had major stroke and can’t drive right now and posted on facebook last night that she needs a ride to the next small town over (about 20 minutes) for the therapy. This involves actually helping her do her therapy while there too. We’re not really what you would call friends but more like acquaintances and someone I only see in passing maybe twice per year. But we know each other’s hearts enough that she is comfortable with me even in such a vulnerable position. I helped her there a couple of months ago and it was horrific what condition she was in. Luckily she can walk but with a very strange gait. I hope to see improvement in her this time as I know how horribly depressing this is for this (normally) working and vibrant woman .
11/12-191.2-(Trend Weight: 191.4)- Self-Sabotage at it’s not-so-finest. I was at 190.0 yesterday and I wish that I had just been 0.1 lb less so that I was into the 180’s. Honestly this probably would not have happened. Yes, the pressure would have been off. It’s okay, I’ve lost this pound before and I can do it again. I just hope it’s not again AND again AND again.
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Nov Start: 190.6
Nov Goal: 186.6 (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
Challenge Weeks to ComeSpoilerWeight 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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12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Dec Start: xxxxx
Dec Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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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Jan Start: xxxxx
Jan Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:7 -
Donna, thank you for posting that. I totally understand the self sabotage of that .1 pound. You know you can lose one pound and you know you will. You can imagine how you will feel when you break into the 180's.
I avoided self sabotage myself this morning. Thankfully I've read your post. I have felt 'lighter" the last few days and wanted to confirm it on the scale. I didn't do it!! I knew if the scale showed no change I would be mad and disappointed.
Isn't that stupid? I know it's stupid. I can wait three days until my Friday weigh in. And it really doesn't matter what the scale says. Thank you for your post. I feel more determined after reflecting on it. After all, "this is a marathon not............" Well, you know.
Ann7 -
Donna, thank you for posting that. I totally understand the self sabotage of that .1 pound. You know you can lose one pound and you know you will. You can imagine how you will feel when you break into the 180's.
I avoided self sabotage myself this morning. Thankfully I've read your post. I have felt 'lighter" the last few days and wanted to confirm it on the scale. I didn't do it!! I knew if the scale showed no change I would be mad and disappointed.
Isn't that stupid? I know it's stupid. I can wait three days until my Friday weigh in. And it really doesn't matter what the scale says. Thank you for your post. I feel more determined after reflecting on it. After all, "this is a marathon not............" Well, you know.
Ann
@faurotann My feelings are real and I just hope in sharing them that others will feel they are not alone when crossing some of these barriers. Let's stay determined together, as best we can!8 -
@deepwoodslady : Your feelings ARE real. I know because I experience the same things.
That's what I was trying to say. I hope you didn't take it wrong.4 -
@deepwoodslady : Your feelings ARE real. I know because I experience the same things.
That's what I was trying to say. I hope you didn't take it wrong.
@faurotann No. Didn't take it wrong at all. In fact, I was flattered that you would be able to gather anything helpful from my post. That's what I always hope for when I'm being honest with myself out loud. Sharing is caring lol. Thanks for letting me know my experience helped you.
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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.
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.
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 147.0
GW: 145.0
November 2024
11/01 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/11 - 153.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer...Holiday!
11/18 -
11/25 -
11/30 -
Nov Goal:
Nov Loss/Gain:
Good luck everyone!
Chris6 -
Just started and see my main weight gain tricksters as alcohol and sugary snacks . My main problem time is 7pm to 9pm .8
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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 October 31 2024: 146.7
Nov 7: 147.2
Nov 14: 145.1
Challenge Goal: 4.2 lbs
Challenge Actual: -1.6
Welcome to all new members and I'm so happy to see so many returning for this round!
I've been up and down over the past couple weeks due to too many restaurant meals but this morning I am down again and only 1/10th of a pound from goal weight. Ahhhh!
Although my goal is set to 145 I would like to drop a couple pounds below that so that I have a bit of wiggle room.
Have a great week!
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I go busy and wasn't able to post for a few days. But overall it's been going pretty well. My main issue is the snacking even though I'm not hungry. Since I am pre-diabetic, and am taking a medication for that, it suppresses my appetite a lot. So I'm not even really hungry during the day. But I still keep snacking.
I have tried the "Am I still hungry?" and it has been working when I asked myself that.
My goals are to keep asking myself if I'm hungry.
To try and brush my teeth after dinner.
And to try and be in bed between 9:30 and 10:30.8 -
I followed through with my Tuesday & Wednesday plan. I’m making some less healthy food choices, but the good thing is that that is not derailing me entirely, as it has done in the past. I’m going to try to make plans in 3-day increments versus 2 as I’ve gained a little confidence already.
Friday/ Saturday & Sunday:
- exercise minimum of 30 min on Friday
- Vegetables with all three meals, each day
- Log all meals
- Brush teeth after dinner (committing to no post-dinner snacking)
Next weigh-in: Thursday 11/216 -
3636anna3636 wrote: »I followed through with my Tuesday & Wednesday plan. I’m making some less healthy food choices, but the good thing is that that is not derailing me entirely, as it has done in the past. I’m going to try to make plans in 3-day increments versus 2 as I’ve gained a little confidence already.
Friday/ Saturday & Sunday:
- exercise minimum of 30 min on Friday
- Vegetables with all three meals, each day
- Log all meals
- Brush teeth after dinner (committing to no post-dinner snacking)
Next weigh-in: Thursday 11/21
I do the same thing, Anna. I plan three days at a time. I can do anything for three days.
I'm hanging on by a thread right now because tomorrow is my weigh in day. I'll make it to tomorrow and hopefully be rewarded. Then I'll worry about what comes next later on (ie tomorrow). That's what Scarlet O'Hara did. (Oh, fiddle dee dee. I'll think about it tomorrow).
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Good morning, My name is Debbie from Southern Idaho. I am 66 and wanting to get rid of weight I gained this year due to stress, bad nutrition and grief. Goal weigh is 118-115
November
01. 127
08. 125.8
15. 125.6 (slow going)
22.
29.6 -
Down to 221!!! It's finally starting to come off! My previous weigh in was 224.8. My goal is to get down to 115-120. But my goal for this challenge is to get between 210-215.10
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Up 3 from last week, but I expected a gain from grandbaby’s bday party with too many tempting leftovers in the house. Ice cream and chips!! My two worst tempters.
Goal this week is to drink more water.
8/1: 155.2
11/1: 152.8
11/8: 151.4
11/15: 154.4
Challenge Goal:
-9.4
Challenge Actual:
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August 1: 159
29: 156 August loss 3lbs
Sept 5: 154
26: 154
Oct 1: 153
31: 152 Total loss for Challenge 7 lbs.
Nov 1: 152
8: 152.5
15: 152
Happy with my weight this week. Well done everyone. Keep it up and we will get it down.
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This week my ‘ONE daily area to work on’ is to eat 3-servings of veggies and 2 of fruit. How I’ll accomplishment this is to start before breakfast with fruit. Then 1st break veggies in my smoothie.
Wednesday: close to goal with 3 veggies and one fruit
Thursday: 🥳 prune juice, mandarin oranges, squash, corn, cucumber
I'm hopeful this will keep me focused on making better choices
Making better choices in Oregon ✅
💞 Karen6 -
CHALLENGE: lose 10.2 pounds by January 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:↓1.2 lbs; goal: ↓35 lbs in 33 weeks
Nov 1 starting weight: 255.2 (7-day average)
Jan 31 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 10.2 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)
Nov 01 : 255.2 (Weigh-in day: Friday)
Nov 08 : 253.7 : ↓ 1.5
Nov 15 : 254.8 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.46 -
HW 206 (summer of 2023)
1/1/24 171.1
11/4 170.1
11/7 170.6
11/15 170.1
Making some progress BUT my body is not letting me get into the 160s. When I do get to 169, I'm going to do a dance. I have not been in the 160s in about 5 years.
Positive moments this past week:
Pilates class- such a great workout and stretch
Went to Planet Fitness twice- biking, elliptical, weights and medicine ball workout....
Ate a delicious tuna bowl for lunch instead of something unhealthy
Skipped the fries at a restaurant and ordered cole slaw (needed a veggie component)
Eating one banana and a hard boiled egg for breakfast each morning- it fills me up until about 11:00 and then have a snack at work.
This weekend, my hubby and I are away. Hope to continue with positive choices. I did stop at World Market and bought some German chocolates that I love.
Thanks to everyone for posting!! Love reading your stories.
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SW 151.5
GW 144
UGW 134 - 137
11-01 151.5
11-08 151
11-15 150.5
Wow is this slowing down. I can now only lose a half pound a week. I haven't changed my eating and if anything my walking has increased. This is going to take some serious mental adjustments. I have to keep thinking about where I want to be in January.8 -
Continued wrong direction...
11-1. 145.2 lbs
11-8. 146.2 lbs
11-15. 146.5 lbs
As @faurotann said above, some serious mental adjustments are needed. At times, many times for me, losing weight is more of a mind game than a physical game. I haven't been able to get my head back in the game for about a month now. This is do-able, but self-sabotage is real for me. My weight is okay, but not where I want it. There is decided fluff that doesn't need to keep hanging on. I don't binge; I eat a balanced diet--I just need to eat less. I don't even eat that high of calories on my 'high' days--rarely, if ever, over 1,800 calories. The closer you are to your goal weight, justification for things that should not be justified is so easy!
On a positive note, I have re-started exercising pretty much every day. I had a significant health issue that the beginning of the calendar year (not weight-related) and dropped from exercising about six times a week, to 1-3 times a week, primarily due to running around for medical appointments/etc, but also fatigue from the illness. It's all good now (thank goodness); at least I am exercising again.
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SW 151.5
GW 144
UGW 134 - 137
11-01 151.5
11-08 151
11-15 150.5
Wow is this slowing down. I can now only lose a half pound a week. I haven't changed my eating and if anything my walking has increased. This is going to take some serious mental adjustments. I have to keep thinking about where I want to be in January.
Don't give up. You can do this!
I found myself faced with the same situation once I hit 160 lbs. It's taken me 34 months but I am finally just a hair over goal weight.9 -
Thank you @RubyRed427 for continuing this challenge. Thanks to everyone for the useful advice I have read on this thread this week. There's lots of things I need to look at and consider, thanks all. Although I only look at this page once a week, it is reassuring to know that others are in the same situation as me and we are all making progress!
My aims for this round are to: carry on staying active, reduce my carbohydrate intake, try to get at least 7 hours sleep a night and to return to tracking my meals - if only to see what I need to do to get into 130-ville!
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.
My GW is 133lb
my UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!
I weigh in on Thursdays.
Progress so far:
08 Aug - 150
15 Aug - 148 (-2lb)
22 Aug - 145.4 (-2.6lb)
29 Aug - 147
(+1.6lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR AUGUST: 3lb
05 Sept -145.6 (-1.4lb)
12 Sept - 144.6 (-1.0lb)
19 Sept - 144.2 (-0.4lb)
26 Sept - 144.0 (-0.2lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR SEPTEMBER: 1.6lb
03 Oct - 145.2lb (+1.2lb)
10 Oct -144.2lb (-1.0lb)
17 Oct -144.5lb (+0.3lb)
24 Oct - 143.6lb (-0.9lb)
31 Oct - 144.8lb (+1.2lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR OCTOBER: 0.4lb
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 5.2lb
07 Nov - 143.2lb (-1.6lb) Yay! I've weighed in a little later this week, but I will go with the lower number to try and keep myself positive (although I realise I'm not being fully accountable)! I'm working on trying to keep my meals within a 12 hour window and I'm still working on reducing the number of carbs at lunch time - as these seem to be my downfall! I'm also working on keeping my fibre intake high with plenty of fruit and veg. I've been to the gym twice this week for body combat classes, and went dancing last night. My DH and I are learning to ballroom dance, and it is quite difficult learning and remembering the steps. I also have to keep moving to make sure he doesn't tread on my toes!! We went swimming this morning and swam a mile in 45 minutes. I made a vegetable rich chunky minestrone-style soup for lunch and my DH made a fish pie without cream, butter or flour - very impressive, and a tasty meal. He makes a cauliflower bechamel sauce if anyone is interested!
14 Nov - 142.8 (-0.4lb) Not much of a change, but I'll take it. It's difficult to stay motivated when the weight loss is so slow. I'm also not doing so well with tracking this week, so I need to get back into the habit. I've not done too badly with my getting more sleep target and I've been staying active, although it isn't easy to find the motivation to go out when it is cold and dark in the evenings! Back to tracking next week!!
21 Nov
28 Nov
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR NOVEMBER:
05 Dec
12 Dec
19 Dec
26 Dec
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR DECEMBER:
02 Jan
09 Jan
Have a good week everyone!! 6 -
For all the boards in which I participate: I do hereby call a "Do-Over DO-OVER"! (Yay.)
That's right, beginning this Wednesday, November 20th, which is just SIX WEEKS from the New Year, I will post my new weight (which I'm sure will be UP, because I must confess that I've been overindulging). I will also post updated scale app stats and key measurements (bust, waist, hips and "paunch" - as in "potbelly"). I will refer to these measurements as "B", "W", "H" and "P".
I will post side-by-side before and after data on January 1st, 2025, the final day of this challenge, in order to show progress towards my goal of 140 lbs. or less. I will then start up a new challenge beginning on January 1, 2025 and continuing until the first day of SPRING, Thursday, March 20th. I will aim for a weight loss of one pound per week. That means I will need to reduce calorie consumption and increase calorie expenditure to a combined total of 500 calories per day, since 3,500 calories = 1 lb. I've decided to stick with Wednesdays for my weigh-in day. It's right in the middle between weekends, when we normally tend to go off our routines a bit; so it gives some time to "balance out" the week's calorie and activity levels.
That's all for now. I'll be back on Wednesday, November 20th.
Have a great weekend, everyone!
💖Carole7 -
Don't give up. You can do this!
I found myself faced with the same situation once I hit 160 lbs. It's taken me 34 months but I am finally just a hair over goal weight.
Thank you @GinLee61. I've read your post at least five times.6 -
Hi everyone,
{OOPS!} I just double-checked. THIS challenge goes until January 31st; so I will post my final, challenge stats for this board on Friday, January 31st. 2025. I hope I can meet the 10 lb. loss objective by then!
Have a great week - I will post an update on Wednesday, November 20th, 6 weeks before the New Year!💫5 -
Hi everyone. I just found this challenge. I hope it's not too late to join.
HW 242.2
CW 213.6
UGW 190
My goal for this challenge is to be out of the 200s by January 31, 2025. Also I plan to continue my streak of walking 10k steps per day. I am currently at 57 days of walking 10k steps per day. If I did my math correctly I will be at 132 days of 10k steps per day by the end of the challenge.9 -
Hi everyone. I just found this challenge. I hope it's not too late to join.
HW 242.2
CW 213.6
UGW 190
My goal for this challenge is to be out of the 200s by January 31, 2025. Also I plan to continue my streak of walking 10k steps per day. I am currently at 57 days of walking 10k steps per day. If I did my math correctly I will be at 132 days of 10k steps per day by the end of the challenge.
Sure! Welcome to our group!6 -
🦃 November 🦃
11/1: 295.0lbs ( -2lbs )
11/8: 293.0lbs ( -2lbs )
11/15: 291.6lbs ( -1.4lbs )
11/22:
11/29:
11/30:
Month Loss:
🎄 December 🎄
12/1:
12/6:
12/13:
12/20:
12/27:
12/31:
Month Loss:
❄️ January ❄️
1/1:
1/3:
1/10:
1/17:
1/24:
1/31:
Month 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 178.6 (Oh How I Would Love Love Love)
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31st): 190.6
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.
11/01-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)-
11/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
11/12-191.2-(Trend Weight: 191.4)- Self-Sabotage at it’s not-so-finest. I was at 190.0 yesterday and I wish that I had just been 0.1 lb less so that I was into the 180’s. Honestly this probably would not have happened. Yes, the pressure would have been off. It’s okay, I’ve lost this pound before and I can do it again. I just hope it’s not again AND again AND again.
11/19-192.2-(Trend Weight: 191.6)- Travel this past week and my weekend guests have finally caught up with me. I’ll be working on this from now until Turkey Day. Disappointed but hopeful as I move forward.
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11/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Nov Start: 190.6
Nov Goal: 186.6 (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
Challenge Weeks to ComeSpoilerWeight 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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12/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Dec Start: xxxxx
Dec Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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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Jan Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:5
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