10 pounds to lose challenge- February 1, 2025-April 30, 2025
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Hi, I'm Debbie, I live in southern Idaho, I'm 5ft tall, goal weight 115-118
Highest Weight 133
I had a death in the family and promptly left maintenance , I want to get back to it.
Feb 1: 127.4
Feb 8: 127.2 (forgot to log here)
Feb 15:127
Feb 22:early weigh in 125.8
Mar 1:127.8 girl scout cookies
Mar 8: 125.6
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 1:
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this new editor program stinks, who needs extra space between sentences and forced paragraphs. not a fan of it at all. had to work it over or everything is double spaced, i put in a complaint about it, doubt it will be fixed.
had a stressful week , mainly the pc has a virus and issues with the phone, i switched carriers and the number port just fine except now i have no service as the phone is carrier locked. so now i am stuck, paying for a new service i cant use and the old carrier hasn't unlocked the phone so I can proceed. Not even sure if it would work if i bought a new phone..
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Slow and steady.
1/31: 152.8
2/7: 152.4
2/14: 151.8
2/21: 150.6
2/28: 150.4
3/7: 149.07 -
The scale dropped two pounds this week. I don't know why. I did the same thing I always do and was expecting at least the half pound loss I usually get. And yes, this new editor program SUCKS!
SW 147
GW 142
UGW 134 - 137
01/31/25 147
02/07/25 146
02/14/25 145
02/21/25 144.5
02/28/25 144
03/07/25 142
03/14/25
I'm hoping to maintain this loss this week. I'm so scale dependent. It's normally a struggle to stay off the scale for seven days straight!! But it is definitely helping me.
Thanks ALL. Eight weeks left in this challenge. We can do it. Eight weeks is enough to make a difference.
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CHALLENGE: lose 14.1 pounds by May 2 (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:↑ 5.9 lbs; year 5 goal: ↓ 32 lbsJan 31 starting weight: 259.1 (7-day average)
May 2 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
Ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)Jan 31: 259.1 (Weigh-in day: Friday)
Feb 07: 257.9 : down 1.2
Feb 14: 259.7 : up 1.8- total gain/loss: up 0.6
Feb 21: 261.7 : up 2.0- total gain/loss: up 2.6
Feb 28: 260.0 : down 1.7- total gain/loss: up 0.9
Mar 07: 261.9 : up 1.9- total gain/loss: up 2.8
Mar 14:
Mar 21:
Mar 28:
Apr 04:
Apr 11:
Apr 18:
Apr 25:
May 02:
Goal weight:: 245.0 : desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight: 261.9 : gained 2.8 pounds in 5 weeks
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- Highest Weight 170
- Feb 1: 162.6
- Feb 8: 163.4 ( +.8)
- Feb 14: 162.8 (-0.6)
- Feb 21: 160.8 (-2)
- Mar 1: 162
- Mar 8: 160.8 (-1.2)
- Mar 15:
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- Mar 29:
- Apr 1:
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Wow, does anyone know how to just write one line on top of another anymore? IDK what they did to this program but I am not liking it. I had to backspace and delete every other line just so this post wasn't 3 times as long.
I had a lot of carbs this week but still not drinking which I am totally committed to through Lent. I hope that helps knock off a few lbs. Modest goal of just getting under and staying under 160 for March.
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it is the new editor function mfp chose. I put in a complaint for it, so resolution at this time.
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Good morning friends! It's been a rather healthy week except for the wine. I am in a walking challenge at work, so I've been walking a lot more. I went to Pilates- love that type of exercise. I did read online that influencers keep saying that Pilates elongates your muscles, but studies has shown it doesn't. However, the strength training aspect is amazing, and so is the stretching done at the end. I just love it.
I have been measure my snacks but putting them into baggies. That seems to help prevent oversnacking. I am still weighing nearly every day, but nothing changes. I may use my husband's scale to see if something is wrong with mine. It's always around 171 lbs. I do not count calories, so I think I really need to do that to get some loss.
It's still snowy here, but I used to love to walk in the snow. I just have to get back to that mindset of walking even if it's very cold.
Love reading your posts!
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Hello everyone,
Happy Weekend! Looking forward to more hours of daylight!
I don't like the new editor either! @walkintofitI hope your office and computer get fixed soon! Shift+enter while online with your laptop should give you a new line without making it a new paragraph, but I'm not sure how to do it while in the phone app.
Hi @rubyred427, I love your idea about measuring out snacks and putting them in baggies. Good luck with your walking challenge and the Pilates - I'm sure you will see those numbers go down! (Hope that snow goes away soon too!)
From today through March 19th we have 12 days. I will be resetting my fitness pal starting date to Thursday, March 20th. I'm still going to keep a food and activity diary; however, and I will also post my Thursday weights.
Enjoy "springing forward" tomorrow!
💞 Carole
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Hi everyone!
I have now created my SPRING into SUMMER group, part of which will run concurrently with this one:
All are welcome!
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Jan 1 : 154
Jan15: 155
Feb 1: 155
Feb15:153
Mar 1:155
Mar8:154
Hoping to make some progress soon. I have resolved to avoid evening snacking, as that is my downfall.🤐 I know it has to stop. Thank you folks for still being here and for your great posts. Have a lovely week and good luck to you all.
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Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 67 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
HW: 165
CW: 123
UGW: 115 with a release of 8.0 lbs
Weigh-In
Feb 01: 123.0
Feb 22: 122.0 👋 1-pound
Mar 01: 122.0
Mar 08:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
💞Karen
[spoiler]
CHALLENGES:
⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼♂️
February 1 to April 31: Loss lbs
123.0 to
🏆 COMPLETED
🥂Archived
November 1 to January 31: 124.4 to 123.0
In-between “Rollercoaster ride”
May 1 to July 31: 134 to 125
[/spoiler]
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Thank you
for continuing this challenge. Thanks to everyone for the useful advice I read on this thread. 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 month are to: get back to being active, reduce my bread/pasta/rice/potato intake, try to get at least 7 hours sleep a night and to return to tracking my meals - 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, but get around to posting at the weekendsProgress 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: 3lb05 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: 1.6lb03 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: 5.2lb07 Nov - 143.2lb (-1.6lb)
14 Nov - 142.8 (-0.4lb)
21 Nov - 143.0 (+0.2lb)
28 Nov - 142.2 (-0.8)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR NOVEMBER: 1.0lb Not a huge loss, but a better weight than I have been for sometime!05 Dec - 141.6 (-0.6lb)
12 Dec - 141.6 (0lb)
19 Dec - 142.5 (+0.9lb)
26 Dec - 144.3 ( +1.8lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN FOR DECEMBER: 2.7lb02 Jan - 144.0 (-0.3lb)
09 Jan - 144.0lb (0.0lb)
16 Jan - 141.4lb (2.6lb)
23 Jan - 142.8lb (1.4lb)
30 Jan -141.8 (1.0lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR JANUARY: 2.2lb
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 1.4lb It's a loss but not much! Time to get back into tracking and start being more accountable to myself! Good luck everyone with this round of weight loss!
06 Feb - 143.2lb (1.4lb) Not a great week, but no excuses. I need to get my head back into this! Any tips to get me out of this rut?
13 Feb - 142.6 (0.6) That will have to do. My head is still elsewhere unfortunately. Thanks for for the idea about water and protein - it is something I will look into. Thanks also to
for the positivity - there's still a way to go until I'm happy with what I see in the mirror!
I'm off to Rome for a residential trip with the school next week - I'm not sure I will be able to curb the carbs and drink lots of water. However, we are going to do a lot of walking. Good luck to everyone next week!
20 Feb - 143.4lb (+0.8) Considering how much and what I ate in Rome - that weight measurement actually isn't that bad! I'm not a fan of coffee, so that wasn't a problem! However, I ate a lot of pasta, a lot of pizza and some fast food - not my first choices for meals that's for sure. However, I did an awful lot of walking - over 18,000 steps on Monday, over 30,000 steps on Tuesday, over 23,000 steps on Wednesday and over 20,000 steps on Thursday - a lot more than I normally do!! I'm looking forward to eating salads and vegetables next week, with the hope I can get to the end of February weighing less than at the start!!
27 Feb - 142.6lb (-0.8) I know it's not much, but I'll have it!
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR FEBRUARY: 0.6 That is really quite rubbish, so I am hoping that I will get my head back into things. Work has been quite stressful and one of my sister's is in hospital after complications with a heart operation, so my head hasn't been in a diet-mode. She is getting better, so hopefully I will be around for proper meals and thinking about my health. Good luck everyone with their weight loss this month!
06 Mar -141.4 (-1.2)😎 - Yay! I can't say what I did, but I'll take it. Well done to everyone who has lost weight this week! You are an inspiration and remind me that it can be done!!
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My weigh in day is Saturday but I hit 160 this morning and I am so happy! I switched to black coffee instead of with half and half a few days ago😑 because I was going to have blood work and needed to fast (black coffee is OK with my Dr before blood work). Anyway, I decided I would try to keep just drinking it black. I LOVE my coffee creamy, but since I should be cutting back on caffeine anyway (I have terrible insomnia) I will just drink it like this. It keeps me from having more than 2 cups. The Alcohol Free (AF) commitment for Lent is going strong. Even though it is the 6th day of Lent, I'm on my 9th day AF. I feel better in every way.
My daughter got a free walking pad with a handle bar from her local Buy nothing group. I tried hers and I am going to buy one of these. They are not nearly as big or costly as a full size treadmill. I would much rather walk instead of sit on the couch while watching my shows. This kind folds up. I just need one that goes at least 4-5 mph. You have to check how fast it can go. Hopefully I can get my husband to use it too as he gets very little exercise.
Have a healthy day, Friends!
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Awesome!!!! Way to go. I'm so happy for you. Good luck with the walking pad. I've never heard of that. Moving is better than sitting so whatever you can do with it would be better than not. With handle bars sounds good too. Nice.
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We decided to move our wedding up from October to June! The most I can loose safely before then is around 24lbs. That puts me at my goal weight!
HW 215 after Christmas
Jan 6th 205
Feb 2: 198.2
Feb 8: 195.6
Feb 15:194.6
Feb 25: 193. 4
Mar 1: 191.2
Mar 8: 190.6
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 1:
Apr 8:
Apr 15:
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Apr 30:
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I'd like to throw my hat into the ring today as well. Trying to join whatever challenges I can to get some support and motivation.
3/10 - Weighed in a 189.6 this morning. Ideal range for me has always been 170-175. Hopefully can stay on track and get back in shape!
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Sherri
Age 62
British Columbia
Goal weight 150lb to 160lb
Monthly goal 4 to 5 lbs or 1lb to 1.25 lbs a week.Jan 17 196.8
Jan 27 191.0
JAN LOSS 5.8
Feb 3 192.8 2 month loss 5.4
Feb 10 191.8
Feb 17 193.8Feb 24 191.4
FEB LOSS 1.4
March 3 190.8
March 10 191.2. Not as bad as I thought as I snacked all week on fatty chips.4 -
@Becky_Mastne Congratulations on your upcoming wedding! So exciting!!
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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. My highest weight was 253. I would like to lose a total of about 100 pounds and have been working on it for too many years (since 2018).
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CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31st): 191.2
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 179.2
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🌻02/01 – 191.8 (Trend Weight – 192.3)
02/04 – 194.2 (Trend Weight – 192.7)
02/11 – 194.8 (Trend Weight – 193.7)
02/18 – 194.8 (Trend Weight – 194.8)
02/25 – 195.8 (Trend Weight – 195.6)
02/28 – 197.8 (Trend Weight – 196.1)
Feb Start: 191.2
Feb Goal: (4 pound loss) 188.2
Feb Actual: 197.8
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 6.6 lbs Gained
03/01 – 196.4 (Trend Weight – 196.4)
03/04 – 195.6 (Trend Weight – 196.3) My friend Diane has been handed over to the Angels. My heat is fixed since the power coming back on blew out a part. All is back to normal and it’s time now to focus on getting back to good health and good habits. I have noticed lately that I am still eating way too fast which causes me to eat more as I try to fill in a specific time frame that feels normal to me. I don’t know if it’s from early-in-my-life jobs that had very short breaks and food had to be shoveled in. Or maybe the fact that I am one of 6 kids and my 3 brothers would get it all if we didn’t eat fast and stand our ground as sisters. Time to change it. Change isn’t easy at almost 65 yrs old when it’s been a lifetime habit, but I’m going to give it my very best efforts. Have a great week everyone!
03/11 – 194.6 (Trend Weight – 196.2) 🍀🍀🍀 Quite a large Whoosh overnight that has put my numbers better than last week. I had an especially good (compliant) day, a proper TMI and took my prescribed water pill which I often miss. Finally, my true weight on the scale without the bloat. Now it’s time to get to work and keep up the momentum.
03/18 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)
03/25 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)
03/31 – xxxxx (Trend Weight – xxxxx)
Mar Start: 197.8
Mar Goal: (4 pound loss) 193.8
Mar Actual:
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx
Challenge Weeks to Come
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Apr Start: xxxxxApr Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Apr Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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Update on my arthritic knees. Just came from dr office and have been put on the list for a knee replacement. Could take a year but at least I'm on the list. Cortisone shots aren't helping anymore.
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I've had one knee replaced. Are you getting them both done? It was a difficult surgery to recover from. Good luck. It will be worth it. Pain free at last!!
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Hi All,
I have been away from MFP for a few weeks. First was the training I did in BC which was fantastic, then I had to catch up on work that piled up while I was away, and then this week I have had a severe migraine.
My weight has been up and down. I did indulge during training as the food was included but with the migraine I tend not to eat because I am too nauseous and simply too exhausted to get out of bed.
But here is my weigh-in:
SW for this challenge: 275
GW for this challenge: 265
CW: 261.2
Difference: - 13.8
Do any of you get migraines and if so what do you do to try and alleviate them?
I read most of the posts to catch up on what you all have been doing. I am happy to see the many successes, particularly the person who resisted the chips in the checkout line. The checkout line tends to be one of my temptations as well.
Have a healthy and lovely weekend!
True
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No change but at least it’s not a gain. Weather is getting warmer so goal this week is to walk outside at least 3xs. Have a great week everyone.
1/31: 152.8
2/7: 152.4
2/14: 151.8
2/21: 150.6
2/28: 150.4
3/7: 149.0
3/14: 149.07 -
[b]CHALLENGE[/b]: lose 14.1 pounds by May 2 (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:↑ 2.5 lbs; year 5 goal: ↓ 29 lbs
Jan 31 starting weight: 259.1 (7-day average)
May 2 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)Jan 31 : 259.1 (Weigh-in day: Friday)
Feb 07 : 257.9 : down 1.2
Feb 14 : 259.7 : up 1.8 - total gain/loss: up 0.6
Feb 21 : 261.7 : up 2.0 - total gain/loss: up 2.6
Feb 28 : 260.0 : down 1.7 - total gain/loss: up 0.9
Mar 07 : 261.9 : up 1.9 - total gain/loss: up 2.8
Mar 14 : 258.5 : down 3.4 - total gain/loss: down 0.6
Mar 21 :
Mar 28 :
Apr 04 :
Apr 11 :
Apr 18 :
Apr 25 :
May 02 :Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 258.5 : actual loss = 0.6 pounds in 6 weeks7 -
08-01-24 SW 164 UGW 134-137
01/31/25 147
02/07/25 146
02/14/25 145
02/21/25 144.5
02/28/25 144
03/07/25 142
03/14/25 141.5
I'm glad I was able to maintain. I was afraid my 2 pound drop last week was temporary.
I'm going out to dinner tonight. Chinese dumpling place. I plan to eat 1500 calories (!!) and I am looking forward to it. I can make up for it in the following 6 days and at least maintain.
I'm 7- 1/2 pounds from my goal (GW 134). I haven't been that low since I was 33 years old and pregnant for the first time. (I'm 73). A few years after that (1980's) I went to Weight Watchers and got down to 137. I made that my Weight Watcher Lifetime Goal weight. So it's just a fun goal to get down to 137 again. I don't know what that'll feel like but I'll probably pretend like I have the body of a thirty year old. (hahaha)
Have a great week everybody. Patience. Persistence. Progress.
(Tonight I'm going to wear my old skinny jeans that fit. That'll either motivate me or be a constant reminder not to overeat)
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@faurotann Way to go Girl!
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- Highest Weight 170
- Feb 1: 162.6
- Feb 8: 163.4 ( +.8)
- Feb 14: 162.8 (-0.6)
- Feb 21: 160.8 (-2)
- Mar 1: 162
- Mar 8: 160.8 (-1.2)
- Mar 15:160.2 (-0.2)
- Mar 22:
- Mar 29:
- Apr 1:
- Apr 8:
- Apr 15:
- Apr 22:
- Apr 30:
I am stuck. I am still eating too many sweets so it is not like it is a mystery. I HAVE switched to black coffee instead of my normal with 1/2 and 1/2. I was trying to lower my caffeine intake and this helps. At this point I would like to just get under and stay under 160. Then I will think about the next goal.
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Hi, I'm Debbie, I live in southern Idaho, I'm 5ft tall, goal weight 115-118
Highest Weight 133
I had a death in the family and promptly left maintenance , I want to get back to it.
Feb 1: 127.4
Feb 8: 127.2 (forgot to log here)
Feb 15:127
Feb 22:early weigh in 125.8
Mar 1:127.8 girl scout cookies
Mar 8: 125.6
Mar 15: 126.2
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 1:
Apr 8:
Apr 15:
Apr 22:
Apr 30:
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Hi everyone,
Happy Weekend! The scale said 159 on Thursday. That's not great, but I'm placing to be extra careful over the next five days for my fresh reset on Thursday, March 20th, the first day of SPRING!🌱
I will check back in then.
Enjoy your day
💞 Carole
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