Lose 5lbs in August 2018

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  • tramaine_21
    tramaine_21 Posts: 348 Member
    JennH517 wrote: »
    Happy Sunday, everyone!

    No, I didn't see a 199 number yet...but it will happen soon. I am really pleased with my progress this month, it is the best one in a long while.

    Vacation coming September 1st, planning how not to undo this...there will be food... Going to visit my Mom, she lives on the third floor...perhaps stairs instead of elevator may help offset inevitable extra calories... I am sure we will be doing a fair amount of walking too. I need to plan so I don't undo my progress.

    I bought a new pair of jeans this week. First new pair in a few years, my existing jeans are way too big now.

    Size 16 regular!!! The smallest ones since I can't remember when. They look nice on me too. Woot! I am wearing clothes I have had not been ab!e to wear for a long time and somehow never donated in hopes they would fit again.

    The jeans I am retiring are size 20W and they were getting snug before I resolved to make a change. They were pretty baggy the last time I wore them in the spring. The biggest ones I ever wore were 24W back in 1999 and I kept them as a reminder that I never wanted to wear them again.

    Highest weight ever: 254 in October 1999.

    Lowest since 1999: 195.

    Original starting weight: 243 in 2015.

    MFP Starting weight December 25th, 2016: 233

    Goal: 180 in however long it takes.

    Weekly averages:

    July 30th to August 5th: 202.4
    August 6th to August 12th: 201.7
    August 13th to August 19th: 200.8

    Loss for August: 1.6 lbs. Yippee!

    MFP Loss: 32.2 lbs.

    Total cumulative loss since mid 2015: 42.2 lbs.

    Until next week,

    Move more, eat less.

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    I'm about to throw a 'You go girl in Onderland' party for you---im so excited! Lol. So close, Jenn! Get 'er done!
  • AmyM831
    AmyM831 Posts: 258 Member
    MsBeverleyH wrote: »
    Original starting weight: 169.4 (lbs)
    August starting weight: 166.5
    August goal: 161.5
    Ultimate goal: 110 to 120

    July 31: 166.5
    August 2: 165.7
    August 9: 165.7
    August 16: 165.1
    August 23: 165.1
    August 30:

    Total loss in August: 1.4lbs

    I'm not going to lie, I'm starting to get pretty frustrated by the stagnant scale. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for when this happens?

    I would keep track of my food here on MFP. It is a great tool and gives you caloric and nutrient value. Maybe you are getting too much of a bad thing and not enough good. Read labels. I was shocked at how much sodium is in a Lean Cuisine. Also up your exercise game a bit.
  • allison8668
    allison8668 Posts: 885 Member
    MsBeverleyH wrote: »
    Original starting weight: 169.4 (lbs)
    August starting weight: 166.5
    August goal: 161.5
    Ultimate goal: 110 to 120

    July 31: 166.5
    August 2: 165.7
    August 9: 165.7
    August 16: 165.1
    August 23: 165.1
    August 30:

    Total loss in August: 1.4lbs

    I'm not going to lie, I'm starting to get pretty frustrated by the stagnant scale. Does anyone have any words of wisdom for when this happens?

    Take body measurements. I find that my measurements go down at times when the scale does not. Ensure that you're eating at your weight loss calorie range. If you are - then try focusing on something - for example, drinking more water, or eating more veggies, or eating more protein. Just something to make you feel you're putting an effort forth. Because over time - if you're eating at your weight loss range - you will start to lose again. I've gone 4-6 weeks without losing when I've been actively trying. Maybe try taking a diet break and just maintaining for a while. Try doing different exercises from what you're currently doing. Do both cardio and ST. That's all I got! Good luck - hope you get moving down again :smiley:
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    edited August 2018
    Posted to the wrong challenge! I guess I'm still asleep. One last Monday weigh in for me. I don't think I will achieve the 5lb loss, but I'll also post my August 31st weight. Just in case :smiley:
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    Have a great on plan weekend!

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