October 2015 Weight Loss Challenge

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  • Jessalane0607
    Jessalane0607 Posts: 89 Member
    Name: Jess
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'8"

    Start weight with mfp: (5th July): 300
    Start Weight (1st October): 253.6
    Goal Weight (1st November): 246
    Ultimate goal weight: 180-173
    1st October: 253.6
    5th October: 250.2
    15th October: 248.4
    22nd October: 245.8
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 7.8

    Successes/struggles this week: I made goal! I wasn't expecting to have lost that much this week. :)



  • MarziPanda95
    MarziPanda95 Posts: 1,326 Member
    Name: Katie
    Age: 19
    Height: 5'7

    Start Weight (1st October): 145
    Goal Weight (1st November): 143

    1st October: 145
    8th October: 145
    15th October: 144
    22nd October: 145
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0
    Weight lost/gained this month: 0

    Successes/struggles this week: It's probably just water weight (I was 144 yesterday morning) but that doesn't stop me feeling down about it. I've been yo-yoing for ages now.
  • hybridtheory45
    hybridtheory45 Posts: 84 Member
    Name: Alyssa
    Age: 31
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st October): 221.8
    Goal Weight (1st November): 217

    1st October: 221.8
    8th October: 220.2
    15th October: 219.4
    22nd October: 222.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +3.2 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: +.8 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Can't say I'm surprised! I've been out of town on vacation 6 out of the last 7 days. I didn't do TOO terribly with my eating, and we walked 5-9 miles daily, but there was a TON of salty foods involved. Looking forward to getting back into the groove today. Frankly, I'm totally sick of eating out and restaurant food. I want healthy, homemade, nutritious food. (What a change from before I started MFP!)
  • CarrieA180
    CarrieA180 Posts: 903 Member
    Name: Carrie
    Age: 44
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (1st October): 277.8
    Goal Weight (1st November): 266

    1st October: 277.8
    8th October: 276.6
    15th October: 275.4
    22nd October: 272.2
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 3.2 lbs.
    Weight lost/gained this month: 5.6 lbs.

    Successes this week: Consistency. I upped my exercise. I now do between 10-12,000 steps a day. I also started eating back 20-40% of my exercise calories. I'm feeling more well balanced and less deprived. :)

    Struggles this week: Life problems. I'm working really hard not to let it ruin my progress. Exercise has helped!

    Have a great week! :)
  • olsalt
    olsalt Posts: 52 Member

    Name: Dan
    Age: 68
    Height: 6 ft

    Begin Weight: 232 lbs (105.2 kgs)
    Start Weight (1st October): 196.5 lbs (89.1kgs)
    Goal Weight (1st November): 190lbs (86.2 kgs)
    Ultimate Goal: 160-170 (72.5 - 77.1kgs)

    29 September: 198.5 lbs (90 kgs)
    1st October: 196.5 lbs (89.1 kgs)
    8th October: 190.5 lbs (86.4 kgs)
    15th October: 190.5 lbs (86.4 kgs)
    22nd October: 187 lbs (84.8 kgs)
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 3.5 lbs (1.6kgs)
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 9.5 lbs (4.3 kgs)

    Successes/struggles this week:

    Week 1: Good start to this month. On travel next week so healthy low calorie meals will be a challenge. I anticipate a weight gain but will try to keep the gain minimal.
    Week 2: Back from travel today. Surprisingly, weight was static so I am pleased with that. Back to routine tomorrow so hope to see some losses next week and get into the 180's.
    Week 3: Success getting into the 180's. Still walking everyday. Exercise and eating at a calorie deficit is working well for me. Finally had to buy a new pair of jeans. My old ones were a 42" waist and new ones are a 36" "slim" and fit nicely. I was really surprised by that NSV.
  • alsarve
    alsarve Posts: 34 Member
    Name: Amanda
    Age: 36
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October):228.8
    Goal Weight (1st November):220

    29 September: 230
    1st October: 228.8
    8th October: 226.2
    15th October: 223
    22nd October: 224
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: -4.8lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Def missed going to the gym, which explains the gain. Also was overeating cuz I wanted comfort foods. Had a great reevaluation at the gym which has me more focused and excited to get on with my journey!
  • LuckyAndi
    LuckyAndi Posts: 203 Member
    edited October 2015
    Name: LuckyAndi
    Age: 28
    Height: 5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October): 190.4
    Goal Weight (1st November): 185

    1st October: 190.4
    8th October: 189.4
    15th October: 188.4
    22nd October: 187.9
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.5

    Successes/struggles this week: I can't seem to get enough exercise. I have all the time in the world to do it, but zero motivation. Despite that, I'm happy with this small loss. I was 188.4-188.7 all week, so this is nice. My main issue has been not eating filling foods. I don't eat the right food, so I feel hungry and end up going over calories. It's usually less than 100 calories, but it's 100 calories of junk. Definitely need to tighten things up this week.
  • Melonpaul
    Melonpaul Posts: 323 Member
    Name: Melinda
    Age: 27
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st October): 175.5
    Goal Weight (1st November): 168

    1st October: 175.5
    8th October: 175
    15th October: 173.5
    22nd October: 173
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -0.5
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2.5

    Successes/struggles this week: YAY! I'm on time this week! Still feel like I'm in a funk but yesterday I did a nice vinyasa yoga session and I felt a little better afterwards. I tried getting up early this morning (5:30am) yeah that didn't work completely. I woke up earlier then I have been but not early enough to squeeze in a workout before work. Tomorrow is another day!
  • omnipotentmiku
    omnipotentmiku Posts: 107 Member
    Name: Stephanie
    Age: 18
    Height: 5"6'

    Start Weight (1st October): 151.2 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November): 146lbs

    1st October: 151.2 lbs
    8th October: 149.6 lbs
    15th October: 149.2 lbs
    22nd October: 150.2 lbs
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +1 lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1 lb

    Successes/struggles this week: Saying no to food/bringing food home from work. Obsessing over my meals/next meal. Being sick to my stomach probably from indigestion. It's been a constant struggle this week. Hopefully I'm past it now, though.
  • PratoN
    PratoN Posts: 20 Member
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st October): 171.2 lb
    Goal Weight (1st November):165.0 lb

    1st October: 171.2 lb
    8th October: 170.0 lb
    15th October: 170.6 lb
    22nd October: 169.4 lb
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost this week: 1.2 lb
    Weight lost this month: 1.8 lb

    Successes: Weeknights.
    Struggles: Saturday. I had stuffed gnocchi and several slices of bread for dinner in Chicago. I regret nothing.
  • hugheseva
    hugheseva Posts: 227 Member
    edited October 2015
    Name: Eva
    Age:62
    Height: 5' 1.5"

    SW on 5/1: 168.5 Lbs
    Start Weight (1st October): 144 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November): 139 lbs

    1st October: 144 lbs
    8th October: 143.5 lbs
    15th October: 142 lbs
    22nd October: 142.5 lbs
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.5 gained
    Weight lost/gained this month: 1.5 lost

    Successes/struggles: I must be positive and think that as muscle has more volume and it is heavier than fat, I am not losing because I am building muscles. I am doing a lot of weight lifting. That must be it!
  • John90712
    John90712 Posts: 49 Member
    Name: John
    Age: 43
    Height: 5'11"

    Start Weight (1st October): 249
    Goal Weight (1st November): 240

    1st October: 249
    8th October: 248
    15th October: 247
    22nd October: 246
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3

    Successes/struggles this week: I been having trouble late at night. I find myself nibbling on crap. I still having this problem.

  • stacydool
    stacydool Posts: 94 Member
    Name: Stacy
    Age: 43
    Height: 5' 4"

    Start Weight (1st October): 225
    Goal Weight (1st November):210 (yes I am going for 15lbs again)

    1st October: 225
    8th October: 223.8
    15th October: 219.4
    22nd October:218.0
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.4 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 7.0 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: Went to Six Flags over the weekend and walked over 5 miles while I was there. Used to be my feet would kill me and I would have to sit and rest but this time, I just walked and walked and enjoyed the not hurting. Sunday I was exhausted, but I think that was from getting home after 1 am and then getting up early for church. And I think that's a success also, getting up and going to church, even though I was exhausted. Two months ago I would have skipped church. Loving the little strides I am making to getting healthier.
  • Cheddars13
    Cheddars13 Posts: 38 Member
    Name: Rhianne
    Age: 21
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st October): 169lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November): 162lbs

    29th September: 170lbs
    1st October: 169lbs
    8th October:167
    15th October: 169
    22nd October: 167
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2lb
    Weight lost/gained this month: -2lb

    Successes/struggles this week: Have not tried. Haven't been tracking like I should and have fallen off the wagon. Need to get my butt in gear if I want to look and feel sexy at the Christmas work do! Bouncing between the same 2lbs is irritating, but my own fault, and could have been much worse!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,905 Member
    Name: Chris
    Age: older
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight 144.6:
    Goal Weight 135.0:

    1st October: 144.6
    8th October: 143.8
    15th October: 142.2
    22nd October: 141.2
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.0
    Weight lost/gained this month: -3.4

    Successes/struggles this week: The up and down of the scale makes me crazy! I'm happy today!
  • lian27chime
    lian27chime Posts: 50 Member
    Name: Lian
    Age: 37
    Height: 5'2"

    Start Weight (1st October): 108
    Goal Weight (1st November): 105

    1st October: 108
    8th October: 109.2
    15th October: 107.8
    22nd October: 108.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:
  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member
    mommapoppa wrote: »
    Name: M.p.
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (sept 28): 346
    Goal Weight (1st November): 330


    Sept 28: 346
    8th October: 338
    15th October: 336.2
    22nd October: 328.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -7.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -17.4
    Successes/struggles: I was able to lose weight over a weekend out of my element. I can't believe the drop even though I wasn't completely within my calorie target!

  • cameisha
    cameisha Posts: 2 Member
    cameisha wrote: »
    Name:Cam
    Age:34
    Height:5'5"

    Start Weight (1st October):145
    Goal Weight (1st November):135

    1st October:145
    8th October:144
    15th October:142
    22nd October:141
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week:
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week:I struggle to eat correctly. I cannot stay away from junk. I have increased my workout schedule but it is a struggle to leave the house.

  • sunnynaee
    sunnynaee Posts: 18 Member
    edited October 2015
    ROUND TWO

    Sunnynaee
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'4

    Start Weight (1st October): 190 lbs
    Goal Weight (1st November):185 lbs

    1st October: 190 lbs
    8th October:188.1
    15th October:187.9
    22nd October:186.0
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: - 1.9 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: - 4.0 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: I've successfully lost 1.9lbs and 1.0 lb closer to my goal. Although 1lb doesn't seem like much, it feels like 20 lbs.... Next week here I come.... SIGH
  • sizedright135
    sizedright135 Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Gina
    Age: 46
    Height: 5' 7"

    Start Weight (1st October):167.6
    Goal Weight (1st November):155

    1st October: 167.6
    8th October: 167.6
    15th October:166.4
    22nd October:167.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month:

    Successes/struggles this week: I have been weight lifting 3x a week and have seen my physique change but not the scale. I was not motivated by it until I saw Eva say that she had the same issue. That sure did encourage me. Thank you, Eva! I am glad I am sticking to exercising 6x a week.
    My struggles are that I eat more calories because it adds exercise calories in and I don't think the scale will move if I continue to burn the same as I put in. I need to eat less.
  • Mari33a
    Mari33a Posts: 1,265 Member
    edited October 2015
    Name: Marissa
    Age: 39
    Height:5ft 4

    Start Weight (1st October): 174.2
    Goal Weight (1st November):166

    1st October: 174.2
    8th October: 172.4
    15th October: 175 (what am I doing :s )
    22nd October: 173
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2lb loss
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2lb loss

    Successes/struggles this week: The dark evening and stormy weather are making it more difficult. I mustn't let it affect me so much.
  • beksinLondon
    beksinLondon Posts: 30 Member
    Name: Rebecca
    Age: 40
    Height: 165cm

    Start Weight (2nd October): 75.8kg
    Goal Weight (1st November): 71kg

    2nd October: 75.8kg
    8th October: 75.6kg
    15th October: 75.5kg
    23rd October: 76kg
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: +500 grams
    Weight lost/gained this month: +200 grams

    Successes/struggles this week: Friends here last weekend and have really struggled to get back into the momentum of going to the gym. Have been tired and trying to catch up on sleep. Weight is going in the wrong direction :(
  • beksinLondon
    beksinLondon Posts: 30 Member
    Name: Marissa
    Age: 39
    Height:5ft 4

    Start Weight (1st October): 174.2
    Goal Weight (1st November):166

    1st October: 174.2
    8th October: 172.4
    15th October: 175 (what am I doing :s )
    22nd October: 173
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: 2lb loss
    Weight lost/gained this month: -1.2lb loss

    Successes/struggles this week: The dark evening and stormy weather are making it more difficult. I mustn't let it affect me so much.

    Marissa, I've had the same troubles this week - cold and tired does not equal motivation to go to the gym. We'll both do better next week!
  • melsouth1972
    melsouth1972 Posts: 198 Member
    mommapoppa wrote: »
    mommapoppa wrote: »
    Name: M.p.
    Age: 34
    Height: 5'9"

    Start Weight (sept 28): 346
    Goal Weight (1st November): 330


    Sept 28: 346
    8th October: 338
    15th October: 336.2
    22nd October: 328.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -7.6
    Weight lost/gained this month: -17.4
    Successes/struggles: I was able to lose weight over a weekend out of my element. I can't believe the drop even though I wasn't completely within my calorie target!
    That is an amazing loss - well done and kerp up the good work xx
  • BabyUnicorn3
    BabyUnicorn3 Posts: 81 Member
    Name: Tara
    Age: 24
    Height: 5'2

    Start Weight: 135.2
    Goal Weight below 130

    2nd October: 135.2
    9th October: 134.6
    16th October: 134
    23rd October: 133.2
    30th October:


    Weight lost/gained this week: 0.8 lbs
    Weight lost/gained this month: 2 lbs

    Successes/struggles this week: some is better than none I guess. Got new batteries for my scale so I know this week is accurate lol. School is becoming tiresome. Dreams are still crazy, and work wants me to come in even earlier... FUN STUFF! But all in all, I'm content, I feel good in life so I really can't complain other than my tiredness. I'm trying to say away from processed foods, sticking with organic - and I didn't eat candy this week! Besides the Gin-Gins but I'm not sure those classify as "candy"...? Exercise still I have not gotten into a routine, luckily its starting to cool down so I can sleep in then go for a walk on the weekends.
  • BabyUnicorn3
    BabyUnicorn3 Posts: 81 Member
    PratoN wrote: »
    Age: 26
    Height: 5'10"

    Start Weight (1st October): 171.2 lb
    Goal Weight (1st November):165.0 lb

    1st October: 171.2 lb
    8th October: 170.0 lb
    15th October: 170.6 lb
    22nd October: 169.4 lb
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost this week: 1.2 lb
    Weight lost this month: 1.8 lb

    Successes: Weeknights.
    Struggles: Saturday. I had stuffed gnocchi and several slices of bread for dinner in Chicago. I regret nothing.

    BUHAHAHA! I had pizza this weekend - alot of pizza I REGRET NOTHING!
  • countrcowgirl
    countrcowgirl Posts: 249 Member
    Name: Donna
    Age: 48
    Height: 5' 6"

    Start Weight (1st October): 268
    Goal Weight (1st November): 259

    1st October: 268
    8th October: 265
    15th October:264
    22nd October:259.6
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -4.4
    Weight lost/gained this month: -8.4

    Successes/struggles this week: This week was a good week, meet my work out and nutrition goals!
  • chanon33
    chanon33 Posts: 8 Member
    Name: Candice
    Age: 35
    Height: 5'7"

    Start Weight (1st October) 253 or somewhere close to
    Goal Weight (1st November) 243

    1st October:
    8th October: 253.6
    15th October: 247.0
    22nd October:244.2
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -2.8
    Weight lost/gained this month: -9.4

    Successes/Struggles this week: I had a hard time getting all the nutrients I needed. But overall very happy with this week.
  • fotografe
    fotografe Posts: 11 Member


    Start Weight (30th September): 166.8
    Goal Weight (1st November): 156.8

    1st October: 165.8
    8th October: 163
    15th October: 162.4
    22nd October: 161.2
    29th October:
    1st November:

    Weight lost/gained this week: -1.2
    Weight lost/gained this month: -5.6
    Successes/struggles this week:

    I continue to lose weight. I think now that my goal is unrealistic, but it sure sounded good on paper! I have to say that I'm still doing pretty well. I'll be happy with this pace and just stick with it.

  • MommaLovesToLoseIt
    MommaLovesToLoseIt Posts: 271 Member

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    That is an amazing loss - well done and kerp up the good work xx
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    Thank you it was a nice surprise!
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