Lose 5 Pounds in October - Open Group

Good morning everyone!! I look forward to being "losers" together!

SW: 212 (09/13)
CW: 208 (last weigh-in 9/30/13)
GW: 203 (lose 5lbs minimum)

Wow, this is what I need!! I weighed 230 lbs five years ago, lost 100, want to lose 5-10 more to be done. I've been stuck at around 130-133 for a year now. I actually was down to 127 for a long time, but somehow (last Christmas - toffee I think) gained some back and stuck there. My clothes fit, but not right. Just 5-10 more would do it. I am determined. Arghhh. I'm pretty good about doing the right stuff - diet/exercise etc., but I'm older, so metabolism sucketh. I am going for it, the extra mile. I'm swapping out some little pleasures with some healthier ones. I had previously decided October was the last month for this. My winter clothes are looming, and if I'm going to be comfortable in them, I'd better do something now.

Okay here goes:

SW: 230
CW: 133
GW: 125

10/1: 133
10/8:
10/15:
10/22:
10/28:

Okay, I must add a word of encouragement both to myself and to others: You literally are what you eat. It's not just something grandma said... It's true. Eat real food, not processed imitations. Do this neurotically. Be the crazy friend who refuses to eat junk. Sure, people will say, throttle back girl, don't take it so seriously. DO take it seriously.

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SW: 185
CW: 170.5
GW: 140

Weigh in Dates:
10/1 : 170.5
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/28
End of Month

Total weight lost:


I have never been a fan of pumpkin, so the only thing I've really ever done with it is bake the seeds on Halloween!!

SW: 242
CW: 242
GW: 177

Weigh in Dates:
10/1 242
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/29
I just started on 10/1 and I am older so it will take me a bit to do this. I love pumpkin and will probably try the yogurt recipe. Pumpkin stirred into ff sf butterscotch pudding with a cup of cool whip is super. Add a teaspoon or so of pumpkin pie spice. I haven't done it in awhile and can't give you exact measurements. I have made the cake with pumpkin and is it super.

Hi, I'm new to myfitnesspal. This is a great idea.

SW: 140.8
CW: 123
GW: 115, for October > 118

Weigh in Dates:
10/1: 123
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/28
End of Month

Total weight lost:

Roasted butternut, beetroot, feta, pumpkin seeds and rocket salad.

Ps. If anyone is interested in the science behind this goal..in order to loose 500g per week (1.1 pound) you need a calorie deficit of 3500 per week, that's a 500 calorie deficit per day..this should help you to shed the 5 pounds in October. Work in some regular exercise to help with this deficit without starving (not cool)

February loss 12lbs
March loss 7lbs
April loss 10lbs
May loss 5lbs
June loss 0lbs
July loss 3lbs
August...3lbs
September...3lbs

165lbs on 2/1/13 when I started back on MFP

10/4...121.8
10/11...
10/18...
10/25...
10/31...

I hope to lose my last 3lbs this month. Then on to maintenance.

Just for fun: What is your favorite Pumpkin recipe that will help reduce temptations for non healthy treats? I drink pumpkin spice coffee in the Fall. It is like a treat and coffee gives me energy. I want to try some healthy pumpkin muffins to eat with soup.

Hello.... I'm in!

SW: 179 (November 2011)
CW: 140
GW (end of October): 135-137
UGW: 125-130

Weigh in Dates:
10/1 : 140
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/28
End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

Total weight lost:

Just for fun: What is your favorite Pumpkin recipe that will help reduce temptations for non healthy treats? I have a pumpkin cream cheese roll recipe, but its NOT healthy....

I'm in! Getting married Dec 9th, right in the middle of my weight loss journey.

SW: 201
CW: 184
GW: 180 (Oct)
GW: 155 (Final Goal)

10/1: 185
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/28
End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

Total Oct weight lost so far: 1 lb

SW: (Starting weight) 159
CW: (Current weight) 159
GW: (Goal weight for the month) 155

Weigh in Dates:
10/4- first day today!
10/8
10/15
10/22
10/28
End of Month (or whatever weigh in days you use)

Total weight lost:
Good luck today!!!