Reaching goal weight by Dec. 31st, 2018

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  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Female, age 60, 5'4.5"
    MFP SW 195 (Nov 2015) ~ MFP goal set for 0.5# loss per week
    GW #1 150
    GW #2 145 (normal BMI)
    GW #3 maintain 140 -145

    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Oops.
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5
    07/28 = 157.5 kinda crashin' & burnin' last few days ~ this too shall pass
    08/04 = 155.5 CICO works
    08/11 = 158.0 going backwards ~ not exactly the plan ~ however, Feast with the Beasts was totally worth it!
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 at least once during the week
    08/25 = 156.0
    09/01 = 154.5 followed by middle brother's wedding & long holiday weekend w/ no logging on MFP so we'll see
    09/08 = 157.5 deserved ~ office bday celebrations / walked in City Stadium 5K for Veterans in 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16
    09/15 = 156.0 eating out tonight w/ hubby, sister & BIL, then going to Packers game tomorrow ~ there will be adult beverages
    09/22 = 155.5 followed by belated anniversary dinner w/ hubby, including a shared dessert + no regrets!
    09/29 = 154.0 surprised but happy
  • KKHKISHZKH
    KKHKISHZKH Posts: 187 Member
    edited October 2018
    KKHKISHZKH wrote: »
    KKHKISHZKH wrote: »
    KKHKISHZKH wrote: »
    Female, 5'6", 38 years old.
    SW: 152.5 lb
    GW: 138 lb

    Weigh in day: Monday.

    1/9: 152.5
    10/9: 152.5

    So frustrating, as I feel I've been doing everything right! :'( Oh well. Keepin' at it...

    A loss, finally! :)

    1/9: 152.5
    10/9: 152.5
    17/9: 151.25

    And another small loss. :)

    SW: 152.5 lb
    GW: 138 lb



    1/9: 152.5
    10/9: 152.5
    17/9: 151.25
    24/9: 150.75


    SW: 152.5 lb
    GW: 138 lb



    1/9: 152.5
    10/9: 152.5
    17/9: 151.25
    24/9: 150.75
    1/10: 150.5 ~(Total loss for September: 2lbs)
  • Limsha
    Limsha Posts: 67 Member

    Height 5' 3'
    SW 208
    CW 185
    Goal 140
    8/8 182. happy with progress.
    8/17 179
    8/24, 177 loss 2lb
    9/1, 175
    9/8 173lb
    9/15 171
    10/1, 172 lb Have had 2 week vacation managed to keep weight fairly static + 3lb at heaviest now time to concentrate again and start logging again!


    Goal For end Dec to get into 140'S.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Starting weight - 249.5 - March 2017
    Lowest weight - 202 - December 2017
    Goal weight 183 (planned maintenance range 180-186)

    6/29/18 - 208.5 - Making a fresh start for Onederland after Independence Day.
    7/6/18 - 209.5 - A little temporary gain from the holiday carb fest. Here we go!
    7/12/18 - 210.5 - Arrggghhhh! The bad news - the scale is going the wrong way. The good news - I'm getting my workouts in - lifting numbers are going up - I'm staying under my calorie target. Next week will be better.
    7/26/18 - 209 - slowly moving in the right direction. Lifting numbers still going up. Getting most of the workouts in. Logging all the food - looks like I should lower the calorie target just a bit.

    8/2/18 - 209 - turns out yesterday's whoosh was just a tease. DAMMIT! Oh, well - maintenance is good. Ate Tex-Mex in a restaurant last night. I probably should be pleased with a flat line. HAHA! :)
    8/9/18 - 207.5 - Great - some progress, finally. And I saw 206 again earlier in the week. Onward and downward!
    8/16/18 - 208 - AARRGGHH! - Getting frustrated here. I keep telling myself "Maintenance is good. You're not gaining. LIfting numbers are still going up." Regardless, I'd like to see some slow weight loss - just not this slow. HAHA! :D
    8/23/2018 - 205 - Holy whoosh, Batman! And I saw 204 earlier in the week. Finally some progress! YAY!
    8/30/2018 - 204.5 - I'll take it! Not my best week, program wise. I am happy to see a small loss. Onward and downward!

    9/6/2018 - 206.5 - Been skipping some workouts and walking and also eating more. No surprise that weight is up a bit after the holiday carbfest. I did see 203.5 on the scale last Sunday, so that was encouraging. Need to be more consistent on the workouts.
    9/20/2018 - 208.5 - Missed last week's weigh in. Up a bit today - eating too much some days, still. Need more discipline! Weights going up - so that's a positive.
    9/27/2018 - 205 - welcome to the roller coaster. Maintaining in the 204-210 range for several months now. I'm going to restrict calories for a few weeks to see if I can get a slow, steady loss going.

    10/4/2018 - 204 - YAY! Lowered my calorie target to 2000 per day. A bit of a struggle some days. Will try this for six weeks and see if I can get to Onederland.
  • Sweetzyd
    Sweetzyd Posts: 917 Member
    5'4
    SW 175 July 18th, 2018
    GW 140 by end of yr, UGW 130-135

    8/9/18 166
    8/23/18 163 (- 3 lbs in 2 weeks)
    8/30/18 161 (- 2 lbs in 1 week)
    9/6/18 160 (-1 lb)
    9/13/18 158 (-2 lbs)
    9/20/18 157 (-1 lb)
    9/27/18 155 (-2 lbs)
    10/4/18 153.5 (-1.5 lbs)

    The constant hunger and cravings seem to be getting better, for now. I am walking 2 miles per day for 3-4 days/week, on top of my daily exercise, and added a high intense 5 minute squat routine a few times a week as well. All the hard work is paying off! I could definitely eat healthier, as in my food choices but as long as I continue to keep my portions under control it should be ok. Maybe one day I will eat all whole foods, like I want to do :).
  • huango
    huango Posts: 1,007 Member
    Hola,

    7/15/18: 119.4
    8/1/18: 118.2
    9/1/18: 117.2
    10/1/18: 116.8
    10/5 /18: 114.2 - de-bloating

    Still killing it in the gym!
    Back to 24kg KB swings 5x10


    Updated again: Focusing to be at 113.2 by end of October,
    1# from my lowest weight ever!



    Amanda
    4'11"
    SW 119.4 - 7/15/2018
    lowest weight 113.2 - 10/2016
    GW#1 108.9
    GW#2 99

    I should reach my GW#1 by mid-December, and
    I would like to maintain through the Holidays (Thanksgiving/Christmas/NYE).

    GW#2 will be the next Challenge.

    I am focusing on reducing body fat, shaping my booty, and achieving 8 pullups (current max is 7).
    My workouts: weight-training, yoga, and volunteer farming.
    Calories: ~1200-1500

    Appreciate all help.
    Thanks.





    The No Late Night Snack Challenge is really helping me this time.
    I used to blow all the good/hard work at night when I'd aimlessly eat hundreds of calories.
    But my current streak of no LNS is 4 days this month, and counting.
  • KardioKim
    KardioKim Posts: 160 Member
    Hit a plateau. Started a new job and my eating schedule got out of whack. I've been working out and eating at maintenance but I'm ready to get my momentum back. I refuse to give up or give in now...

    Starting weight 158
    07-04-2018 = 152
    07-23-2018 = 150
    08-01-2018 = 147
    08-10-2018 = 144
    08-16-2018 = 143
    08-25-2018 = 142
    08-30-2018 = 141
    09-04-2018 = 140
    09-10-2018 = 139
    09-18-2018 = 138
    09-25-2018 = 136
    10-06-2018 = 136
  • KKHKISHZKH
    KKHKISHZKH Posts: 187 Member
    SW: 152.5 lb
    GW: 138 lb



    1/9: 152.5
    10/9: 152.5
    17/9: 151.25
    24/9: 150.75
    1/10: 150.5 ~(Total loss for September: 2lbs)
    8/10: 149.5

    Slow but steady!
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Female, age 60, 5'4.5"
    MFP SW 195 (Nov 2015) ~ presently MFP goal set for 0.5# loss per week
    GW #1 150
    GW #2 145 (normal BMI)

    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Oops.
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5
    07/28 = 157.5 kinda crashin' & burnin' last few days ~ this too shall pass
    08/04 = 155.5 CICO works
    08/11 = 158.0 going backwards ~ however, Feast with the Beasts was totally worth it!
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 at least once during the week
    08/25 = 156.0
    09/01 = 154.5 followed by middle brother's wedding & long holiday weekend w/ no logging on MFP so we'll see
    09/08 = 157.5 deserved ~ office bday celebrations / walked in City Stadium 5K for Veterans in 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16
    09/15 = 156.0 eating out tonight w/ hubby, sister & BIL, then going to Packers game tomorrow ~ there will be adult beverages
    09/22 = 155.5 followed by belated anniversary dinner w/ hubby, including a shared dessert + no regrets!
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 maybe water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before (crap weather & no dog walk before work)
  • allison8668
    allison8668 Posts: 885 Member
    Geez - I feel like I wasted almost an entire month. I got to my lowest weight so far on 9/13 - it was 159. Finally I'm back there today. I started a new eating plan - and it was kind of clunky getting started ! But I think I have it now. Aside from monthly water weight gain - I should be good to continue going down. (I hope.)
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Geez - I feel like I wasted almost an entire month. I got to my lowest weight so far on 9/13 - it was 159. Finally I'm back there today. I started a new eating plan - and it was kind of clunky getting started ! But I think I have it now. Aside from monthly water weight gain - I should be good to continue going down. (I hope.)

    I don't think it was a waste. You have to try different approaches to see what works for you. Call it a lesson. Congrats on getting back to your lowest weight!


  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,275 Member
    Geez - I feel like I wasted almost an entire month. I got to my lowest weight so far on 9/13 - it was 159. Finally I'm back there today. I started a new eating plan - and it was kind of clunky getting started ! But I think I have it now. Aside from monthly water weight gain - I should be good to continue going down. (I hope.)

    I don't think it was a waste. You have to try different approaches to see what works for you. Call it a lesson. Congrats on getting back to your lowest weight!


    What @alterdsteve175 said! I just had a few weeks of unexpected gains that I think I've got back under control. Specifically:

    Age: About a year older than I was last year. You might say "middle aged."
    Height: Just under 5' 7".
    HEAVIEST weight: 175.4
    Total Weight lost: 24 pounds since January 2018
    Maintenance weight range: 142 - 148

    6/29: 148.8
    7/6: Traveling (146.6 on 7/8)
    7/13: 144.8
    7/20: Traveling (147.4 on 7/22)
    7/27: 145.2
    8/3: 145.2
    8/10: Traveling (145.0 on 8/11)
    8/17: 148.6
    8/24: 148.6
    8/31: 147.2
    9/7: 148.6
    9/14: 148.8
    9/21: 149.0
    9/28: 147.8 -- Just barely under the top of my goal range again the last three days! Trending weight is still just a tick above the top of my goal range, but let's see what I can do about that this week....
    5/5: Wild & Scenic Rogue River (third trip for year). No scales! Was 146.8 whenI returned 9 October.
  • Limsha
    Limsha Posts: 67 Member
    Height 5' 3'
    SW 208
    CW 185
    Goal 140
    8/8 182. happy with progress.
    8/17 179
    8/24, 177 loss 2lb
    9/1, 175
    9/8 173lb
    9/15 171
    10/1, 172 lb Have had 2 week vacation managed to keep weight fairly static + 3lb at heaviest now time to concentrate again and start logging again!
    10/11 169lb Good week Now officially overweight and out of obese range for BMI.

    Goal For end Dec to get into 140'S. 1st weight target 140, Then aim to Maintain wt at 130 - 135lb.
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Starting weight - 249.5 - March 2017
    Lowest weight - 202 - December 2017
    Goal weight 183 (planned maintenance range 180-186)

    6/29/18 - 208.5 - Making a fresh start for Onederland after Independence Day.
    7/6/18 - 209.5 - A little temporary gain from the holiday carb fest. Here we go!
    7/12/18 - 210.5 - Arrggghhhh! The bad news - the scale is going the wrong way. The good news - I'm getting my workouts in - lifting numbers are going up - I'm staying under my calorie target. Next week will be better.
    7/26/18 - 209 - slowly moving in the right direction. Lifting numbers still going up. Getting most of the workouts in. Logging all the food - looks like I should lower the calorie target just a bit.

    8/2/18 - 209 - turns out yesterday's whoosh was just a tease. DAMMIT! Oh, well - maintenance is good. Ate Tex-Mex in a restaurant last night. I probably should be pleased with a flat line. HAHA! :)
    8/9/18 - 207.5 - Great - some progress, finally. And I saw 206 again earlier in the week. Onward and downward!
    8/16/18 - 208 - AARRGGHH! - Getting frustrated here. I keep telling myself "Maintenance is good. You're not gaining. LIfting numbers are still going up." Regardless, I'd like to see some slow weight loss - just not this slow. HAHA! :D
    8/23/2018 - 205 - Holy whoosh, Batman! And I saw 204 earlier in the week. Finally some progress! YAY!
    8/30/2018 - 204.5 - I'll take it! Not my best week, program wise. I am happy to see a small loss. Onward and downward!

    9/6/2018 - 206.5 - Been skipping some workouts and walking and also eating more. No surprise that weight is up a bit after the holiday carbfest. I did see 203.5 on the scale last Sunday, so that was encouraging. Need to be more consistent on the workouts.
    9/20/2018 - 208.5 - Missed last week's weigh in. Up a bit today - eating too much some days, still. Need more discipline! Weights going up - so that's a positive.
    9/27/2018 - 205 - welcome to the roller coaster. Maintaining in the 204-210 range for several months now. I'm going to restrict calories for a few weeks to see if I can get a slow, steady loss going.

    10/4/2018 - 204 - YAY! Lowered my calorie target to 2000 per day. A bit of a struggle some days. Will try this for six weeks and see if I can get to Onederland.
    10/11/18 - 205 - and I saw 202 earlier in the week. I think I'm on the right track. The trend is slowly downward. It's hard to be patient, though.
  • Simara77
    Simara77 Posts: 2 Member
    Hello I am 40 and pregnant I would like to not gain any weight by eating healthy and staying in the 2000 cal range. I will walk and swim.
  • Hi... Kait here
    I'm 37
    Hw 220
    Cw is 210
    Goal by December 31 - 180
    From BC Canada
  • MadisonMolly2017
    MadisonMolly2017 Posts: 11,152 Member
    Starting Weight 01/01/16 228.3 BMI: 34.2
    Current Weight 08/11/18 162.6 BMI: 24.4
    Goal Weight 09/27/18 <161.8 BMI: 24.2✅
    Aug 13-15: 161.8
    Aug 19: 161 (a new low)! BMI: 24.1
    Aug 27: 160.2 (lowest weight so far) BMI= 24.0
    Aug 30: 159.4 (lowest wt so far) BMI= 23.9
    Sept 6: 159.2 (a new low)
    Sept 13: 158.8 (a new low) BMI: 23.8
    Sept 20: 158 23.7
    Sept 27: 160.4 (swelling from injury)
    Oct 4: 161.2 (& from surgery)
    Oct 11: 160.0 BMI: 24.9 swelling going down!

    Goal Weight 10/31/18 <159.8 BMI: 23.9
    Goal Weight 11/30/18 <157.8 BMI: 23.6
    Goal Weight 12/31/18 =155.8 BMI: 23.3 (3/4 of BMI normal range for my 5’8.5” height)
  • zenAnnie2018
    zenAnnie2018 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi! I’d love to join your challenge! I was a locally competitive runner but got sidelined with autoimmune disease and am just getting back to running and trying to get back to a more comfortable weight for me. I’m about 144 now and would like to lose 8-10 lbs by the end of the year. I have to relearn how to work the body I have now since the things I used to do to keep weight off aren’t options currently and I have some emotional soothing with food to rethink.
    Starting weight (10 years ago):155
    Lowest ever (when I was running):133
    Current (10/10/18) 144
    Thanksgiving goal: 138
    12/31/18 goal: 135
  • sgallagherxo
    sgallagherxo Posts: 89 Member
    edited October 2018
    Just joining in!

    CW 185lb (12/10/18)
    GW 160lb (31/12/18)

    I started this year at 217lb so lets do this!

    I've really stagnated for around 3/4 months just remained the same so bumping it up today. Today went really well and went for a walk and only had 1200 calories. So excited for the future me!
  • 20KimmieKim16
    20KimmieKim16 Posts: 640 Member
    edited October 2018
    I would like to join your challenge.
    Kim- 42
    CW-183
    GW-173
    Florida
    My plan for this week is meal prep. I will take Sunday to prepare my lunches and make a meal plan for my dinners and get all the necessary items needed to eat healthy for the coming week.
    For exercise I will walk and bike around the neighborhood.
  • lilshorty001
    lilshorty001 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, hoping i can still join this challenge 😃
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    Hi, hoping i can still join this challenge 😃

    Sure. Just check in as you like. We're just here to be accountable and encourage each other.

  • 20KimmieKim16
    20KimmieKim16 Posts: 640 Member
    Hi everyone! Well my plan for Sunday didn’t work out as planned. I did go shopping, but I didn’t get home in time to make dinner. All is not lost I still have everything thing I need for the week to plan meals. I’m always on the go in the morning, never getting up in time to make a good breakfast. When I am eating mindful and healthy I usually eat 2 boiled eggs and a banana for breakfast on the go. Does anyone have any tips or ideas for a different breakfast on the go?
  • cschmitz110515
    cschmitz110515 Posts: 3,647 Member
    Female, age 61, 5'4.5"
    MFP SW 195 (Nov 2015) ~ presently MFP goal set for 0.5# loss per week
    GW #1 150
    GW #2 145 (normal BMI)

    07/07 = 156.0 post-vacation w/i net calories not. so. much. Oops.
    07/14 = 154.5 prelogging & sticking w/ plan helps
    07/21 = 154.5
    07/28 = 157.5 kinda crashin' & burnin' last few days ~ this too shall pass
    08/04 = 155.5 CICO works
    08/11 = 158.0 going backwards ~ however, Feast with the Beasts was totally worth it!
    08/18 = 157.5 saw 156.0 at least once during the week
    08/25 = 156.0
    09/01 = 154.5 followed by middle brother's wedding & long holiday weekend w/ no logging on MFP so we'll see
    09/08 = 157.5 deserved ~ office bday celebrations / walked in City Stadium 5K for Veterans in 44:27 & ave. pace 14:16
    09/15 = 156.0 eating out tonight w/ hubby, sister & BIL, then going to Packers game tomorrow ~ there will be adult beverages
    09/22 = 155.5 followed by belated anniversary dinner w/ hubby, including a shared dessert + no regrets!
    09/29 = 154.0
    10/06 = 155.0 maybe water retention in muscles b/c resumed home version of weights & circuit-training day before (crap weather & no dog walk before work)
    10/13 = 157.0 birthday treats & adult beverages :p / walked in Run for the Hill of It in 48:13 pace 15:32 & hill 2:01 ~ beat both time (part unpaved trail with sloppy conditions due to 5" rain over 3 days prior) & hill (finish is UP a steep sledding hill) from last year :star:
  • alteredsteve175
    alteredsteve175 Posts: 2,725 Member
    ... When I am eating mindful and healthy I usually eat 2 boiled eggs and a banana for breakfast on the go. Does anyone have any tips or ideas for a different breakfast on the go?

    Do you need something to eat on your trip to work? I keep protein bars around for that.

    If you want something warm, check the recipe threads for overnight oats. Made in a slow cooker or instant pot and ready to go when you get up.