COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G, 2025!

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  • sandpiper2014
    sandpiper2014 Posts: 3 Member
    Happy New Year everyone!
    My weight this morning is 156.2. It has been hovering here for the past 6 weeks between 155 and 157. My focus goal this week is actually measuring my portions as tedious as it is. Wishing everyone success this coming week!
  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 312 Member
    Happy New Year everyone!

    My weight has bumped up with Christmas and New Year feasting but ready to go again! I managed to get out for a run this morning to show my good intentions.

    January Start Weight: 148lbs (10-day average: 147.22 lbs
    January Goal Weight: 146 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 137lbs

    January 1: 148 (10-day: 147.22)
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    Good luck everyone and best wishes for 2025!
  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 312 Member
    Walela617 wrote: »
    Hi @LowTechForever,

    Welcome! I am 66 also - Greetings from Boston, MA! One of my 2025 resolutions is NO alcohol (It became effective Saturday, December 28th, but I will start my official alcohol-free count tomorrow; so I can celebrate my Soberversary on January 1st, 2026). That alone should save me LOTS of extra calories I don't need; so it will definitely be a "Dry January" for me as well. If you'd like, you're welcome to join in at https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10925577/sober-discussion-ongoing#latest, where we've got a small but really helpful support group going to encourage each other to significantly reduce or even completely eliminate alcohol from our lifestyles. (In my case, it's "all or nothing", because it just so happens that I don't have an "Off" button when it comes to alcoholic beverages!)

    I look forward to our challenge kickoff and posting my initial weight, main measurements and scale app stats tomorrow. At the end of the challenge, I will post before/after data to show progress towards my initial goal to lose ten pounds or more by Spring.

    Very best wishes to all for a happy, healthy and prosperous New Year!🎉

    💖Carole

    Thank you for the warm welcome @Walela617 and for the link to the sober discussion group. Making myself more publicly accountable would be no bad thing!
    Best wishes for 2025!
    Chris
  • kristawatkins52
    kristawatkins52 Posts: 165 Member
    Walela617 wrote: »
    By the way, recognizing my petite sisters, I just wanted to send a shout-out to all my fellow "shorties"! We have several members (like me) who are 5'3" (or close to that height). Just a few pounds (up or down) can make a very noticeable difference for us! :blush:

    No matter what your height and build, no matter where you start, we are all on the same path - to feel better and get healthier and closer to our goals! We can do this because we're stronger together: Let's GO!

    Hi from a fellow shorty (4'10 over here). Small drops make a big difference on our little frames. Can't wait to start seeing it
  • kristawatkins52
    kristawatkins52 Posts: 165 Member
    Happy New Years everyone! Its a beautiful day to renew and refresh our goals and attitudes (if they needed adjusting) and to start off strong! This months goals are:

    No smoking
    Dry January
    Gym 3 days a week
    More water

    January Start Weight: 80.8kg
    January Goal Weight: 77.5kg
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 55kg

    January 1: 80.8kg
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  • frenchy807
    frenchy807 Posts: 40 Member
    edited January 1
    Hi everyone! Happy New Year! :smile:

    I started the new year off proud of myself because I was able to fight any cravings I had on New Years Eve, and stayed "dry" with no alcohol during the celebration! And I'm so grateful I did!

    January Start Weight: 200.8 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 189 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    January 1: 200.8 lbs
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    March 19 (End of Challenge):
  • jmoriah37
    jmoriah37 Posts: 2 Member
    Good morning :)
    My goal weight for spring is 140. I plan on exercising 3x per week (Beachbody program) and counting my calories, 1200 per day (my fitness pal).
    I am 5’1”. So on the shorter side. :D
    January 1: 157.4
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  • tinaka2016
    tinaka2016 Posts: 161 Member
    Hi everyone - happy new year!

    January Start Weight: 176 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 162 lbs

    January 1: 176 lbs
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    This week my plan is to start logging my food again and make better choices, drink more water and become more active.
  • 1crvygrl
    1crvygrl Posts: 508 Member
    My January starting weight 202.2
    End of challenge goal weight 192.2

    I set my goal weight for the 10 lbs though I'd like to lose more than that, possibly exceed my goal. My ultimate goal weight is 145. I consider myself at 5ft 4, used to be 5'5,tho I've not been measured in year and could be slightly shorter. I'll be turning 62 during this challenge.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Hi @1crvygrl, I used to be 5'4.5", but now, at age 66, I'm only 5'3"! My doctor said it's from disc compression in my lower spine due to aging. It doesn't hurt, even though I'm told that I have significant osteoarthritis in that area. I just get stiff sometimes, especially getting out of bed or if I've been sitting too long.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    WOW @kristawatkins52! No smoking AND "Dry January", plus losing weight? That's very ambitious, but I'm sure you can do it!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Hi @frenchy807, Congratulations on resisting cravings to have alcohol on NYE! That's awesome! I also abstained and had Polar blood orange cranberry seltzer to toast to the New Year instead!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Hi @sandpiper2014, GREAT job maintaining over the holiday season! 🏆
  • danifo0811
    danifo0811 Posts: 547 Member
    Happy New Year!

    Goals
    >20g protein/meal
    >25g Fibre/day

    January Start Weight: 197.4lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 187 lbs

    January 1: 197.4lbs
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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,433 Member
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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. I will weigh on Wednesdays but also on the 1st and last day of every month for an end-of-month full tally.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Dec 31st): 192.6
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 182.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx
    TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE: xxxxx

    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.


    01/01-193.4-(Trend Weight: 192.9)- Okay, so this is not the greatest start for 2025 but I plan on having a great finish!  I certainly have plenty of time to turn it around so I’m starting TODAY. No time like the present, right? Wishing you all the very best in 2025. I am grateful for this challenge and for each and every one of you!


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    Jan Start: 192.6
    Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

    Challenge Weeks to Come: {/color=cornflowerblue]

    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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    Feb Start: xxxxx
    Feb Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss): xxxxx
    Feb 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.


    03/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/05-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,433 Member
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  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Hi Donna @deepwoodslady! So glad to see your post! Happy New Year!🥳 Here we GO!
  • Zoner71
    Zoner71 Posts: 2 Member
    I’d like to join the challenge. Wednesday weigh ins are good with me. Would like to lose 30-35 pounds.
  • eyesopennow
    eyesopennow Posts: 356 Member
    Okay, here we go! First, happy new year to all. May it be a safe, healthy year for you.

    My name is Mike, I am 65, male, married for almost 43 years to my best friend. I am a health disaster and need to get things back under better discipline if I want to see another 10 years. High BP, high cholesterol, insulin dependent diabetic. That's all background, there are no excuses. My goal for this challenge is to get down to 220 pounds. That will be tough but not outrageous, it's 1.5 pounds a week.
    Ultimate goal weight would be 190 but that is for another day.

    January 1: 239.4 pounds
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    Good luck everyone! We can do this!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Welcome @beshamama and @Zoner71, as well as anyone else checking in!👏 It's never too late to join and you can post whatever you want!

    Hi @chrisanderson2126, I wish you continuing, quick recovery from your foot injury!

    Hi Mike @eyesopennow, stay with it, and I'm sure you can get rid of most, if not all of those health issues! You can DO this!

    It's a brand new day in a brand new year, and each, successive day is a fresh start!

    Let's make it a good one! 🎊
  • 888Angie888
    888Angie888 Posts: 891 Member
    Happy New Year!!!

    Count me in for the challenge. I'm setting a goal of 15 pounds for the challenge--also doing dry January--and beyond.

    1/1/2025: 226.6-starting weight

  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,349 Member
    January Start Weight: 284.8
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 274.7
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 168

    January 1: 284.8
    January 8:
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    Nice to see you @deepwoodslady
    Looking forward to getting to know everyone else!
  • theparnellssean
    theparnellssean Posts: 638 Member
    Hello and Happy New Year to everyone. I am joining this challenge along with my wife Lisa. We are very long time MFP members. Time to get serious in 2025. Starting weight 254.6
    Good luck everyone!
  • theparnellslisa
    theparnellslisa Posts: 391 Member
    I'm just joining this challenge, I am hopeful for accountability and motivation. I have much more than 10 pounds to lose but one step at a time!! Current weight is 214.8, I gained 8 pounds over the holiday. I know that will come off fast so don't be alarmed thinking I am starving myself!!
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 864 Member
    Yay! More new members joining! Welcome and best wishes to all!🎊

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