12 weeks till Christmas challenge

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  • etherealanwar
    etherealanwar Posts: 465 Member
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    Checking in!

    Challenge goal weight: 145-148 lbs

    Oct 08 - 162.4 lbs
    Oct 15 - 160.4 lbs
    Oct 22 - 158.2 lbs
    Oct 29 - 160.8 lbs :( Damage done from my bday weekend. Chinese food and a breakfast buffet >_<


    Nov 05 - 159 lbs Very frustrated with this week, weighed exactly 159 for the past 4 days now!!
    Nov 12 - 156.8 lbs Back on track now!
    Nov 19 - 155.8 lbs
    Nov 26 - 154.2 lbs


    Dec 03 -154 lbs not sure whats going on here, been under my calorie goal of 1200 for the entire week :( Hope it
    moves soon
    Dec 10 - 153.2 I expected more of a loss but it's better than nothing
    Dec 17 -
    Dec 24 -
  • hcdo
    hcdo Posts: 201 Member
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    nikkit321 wrote: »
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    Challenge SW - 162.2
    Christmas Goal - 150
    Ultimate Goal - 140

    Oct 22 - 162.2
    Oct 29 - 163.6 (shark week)
    Nov 5 - 159.8
    Nov 12 - 158.0
    Nov 19 - 161.2 - no idea, I've been gaining since the last posting. I think my anti-hormone (cancer) med messes with my cycle but really have no clue why I'm up. Continuing to drink massive amounts of water and keeping food in check. It's a cunundrum...but I'm pressing on.
    Nov 28 - 158.0 (checking in late this week)
    Dec 3 -
    Dec 10 -
    Dec 17 -
    Dec 24 -

    Just out of curiosity, what med are you on? I'm on Tamoxifen and I've wondered if it's messing with my weight...

    Sorry to be so late in responding - I'm also on Tamoxifen. I know it is definitely messing with my hormones which in turn messes with my weight. Meds can definitely make loss much harder.

    Hugs to you. It sucks that what is keeping us healthy is also messing with our health :( Looking back at my weight over the past couple of years, I definitely noticed an uptick within a few months of starting the meds. I guess the good thing is that we won't have to be on it forever, right?
  • hcdo
    hcdo Posts: 201 Member
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    Oct 1- 122.6
    Oct 8- 121.8
    Oct 15- 124.6
    Oct 22 - 124.8
    I appear to be going backwards. Not surprising, since I went to a food festival yesterday.... Gotta remind myself that just because it's a "special occasion" or whatever excuse I want to use, doesn't mean I have to shove food into my pie hole like the Apocalypse is coming. This time of year has tons of "special occasions" and that mindset is not going to help matters.

    Oct 29 - 120.4 I am not under any delusions that I've actually lost 4 lbs in a week. The previous number was an early-morning weigh-in after an evening of, if not exactly gluttony, certainly eating with abandon. My weight tends to fluctuate a lot, (in fact I'm up a pound and a half today from Monday's weigh in), so I just keep reminding myself to look at the trend rather than individual days' numbers. That's why I like challenges like this, so it keeps me looking at longer-term results rather than being disappointed with day-to-day fluctuations.


    Nov 05 - 123.8 Still fluctuating like mad, but at least I'm down a pound from the previous weeks of mid-October. Hopefully it will be steadier now, but my will power this time of year is nil, and the holiday treats are already out and about! It also doesn't help that today is national donut day and my boss brought some in to celebrate!

    Nov 12 - 124 Ugh. Some bad decisions this past week that I had hoped the weekend of not overdoing it would balance out. Alas, no. As frustrating as it is, it's good for me to see this so I can remind myself that my actions have consequences!

    Nov 19 - 121.6 Another big fluctuation, this time in the right direction, but I think a lot of it has to do with the fact that I haven't been feeling well and only warm fluids feel good on a sore throat. I've been trying to be really good with staying on track though, so hopefully it won't bounce back in the other direction once I'm feeling better.

    Nov 26 - 123.6 Well, poop. I know Thanksgiving was this week, but I slipped back into old habits/thinking, like "Well, I've already eaten a ton, so I might as well eat more..." That's always gotten me in trouble. I thought being sick would curb my appetite a bit, but nope. Which is actually fine, since I know we need nutrients to heal, etc. But it still sucks to see that I'm at a heavier weight than when I started. Time to buckle down...


    Dec 03 - 123.4 Tiny bit in the right direction. I still can't seem to resist the treats circulating this time of year. It's like I have major FOMO, even though I know it's okay if I "miss out" on the cookies, candy, and other snacks that are popping up everywhere. It's a moment by moment struggle.

    Dec 10 - 122.2 Finally getting a handle on things, but who knows for how long. (And I'm still pretty much where I started :( )I've had to basically put a ban on Xmas goodies, otherwise I will never stop eating them. I've been actually finding some winter fruits I like that satisfy my sweet tooth and experimenting with some new recipes. Hopefully the momentum will carry me through the holidays. Good luck to everyone!
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  • leigh8236
    leigh8236 Posts: 44 Member
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    Hi all 👋🏻
    Checking in :)
    Original weight 74.5
    Adjusted goal - 66kg (from 69kg)

    Oct 01 -
    Oct 08 - 74.5 kg original weight
    Oct 15 - 73.3
    Oct 22 - 72.1
    Oct 29 - 71.9
    Nov 12 - 70.8
    Nov 19 - 70.2
    Nov 26 - 69.0
    Dec 03 - 68.5
    Dec 10 - 68.7
    Dec 17 - 66.7 Almost there!
    Have a great week everyone 😊
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,893 Member
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    Female named Donna from the Midwest USA ….. 5’ 5” tall


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    “The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time.” ~Abraham Lincoln




    Highest Weight Ever: 253 (2014/2015)
    Original MFP starting Weight on this current journey: 235.0 (Jan 11, 2018)

    Challenge Starting Weight: 174.0
    Challenge Goal Weight: 154.5
    Challenge Ending Weight: TBD

    My Plan: To lose 1.5 pounds per week for 13 weeks (19.5 lbs total) and end at 154.5 on Christmas Eve Morn. Then I want to enjoy my Christmas Eve night with family, wake up on the 25th and listen for Santa’s sleigh bells. I will CAREFULLY enjoy myself between Christmas and New Years and reassess on January 1st and get busy with the final leg of my plan.

    Final Goal: To weigh 155 by Valentine’s day.


    DON’T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM!

    Oct 01 - 174.0 And Away We Go! Good Luck Everyone. I don’t know what happened to the original person starting this challenge but I’m still in if you all are!

    Oct 08 - 174.8

    Oct 15 - 175.4 Oops I did it again.

    Oct 22 - 177.8 Went to DBs to help him after surgery. Enjoyed big city with big food. Calories I controlled pretty well. Carbs got me badly. Next week I will attempt to post in the color red instead of the color green. I will be food prepping today!

    Oct 29 - 177.0 I can’t believe I managed to pull off a small loss. I was up much higher this week after multiple traveling trips. I have gotten rid of the water retention I think, and now I can get down to the business of fat! My Mammogram and doctors appointments at the University Hospital turned out great. They did not detect any breast cancer so I am still in remission. I will see you all on November 5th!


    Nov 05 - 177.2 Lots of travel this week. It won’t be pretty.
    Nov 12 - 177.6 Okay, I warned everyone that it wouldn’t be pretty. I travelled 5 days this week and hit over 180 pounds! Getting back down to this by weigh-in day was a hard earned miracle. I am back home in my “safety zone” for a few days so it is slowily coming off as I stick to plan and drink debloating water. I hope everyone will have a great week!

    Nov 19 - 178.6 Weight back up from traveling. Restaurant foods and their sodium kill me, but not my spirit! I will be doing lots of travel during all the holidays as I live so far from civilization and being in the cities is like putting a kid in a candy store. I continue to practice restraint.

    Nov 26 - 180.4 Our family feast for Thanksgiving was held yesterday (Sunday). No weigh in today was just not good. Though the meal was carby and the dessert was super sweet (pecan pie), I found that I ate less than I did in the olden holiday dinners. This upcoming week will be very on point. Even restrictive. I’ve got to pull this puppy in before it gets too far behind me and bites me in the butt.


    Dec 03 - 178.4 Not a bad loss considering 2 social engagements this week all built around lots of food. My new mindset for December is to be extra careful with my portions. I know I will partake in many festivities, so portion control will be the name of the game for me. Great in theory – Now I’m putting in to practice! Have a great week everyone!

    Dec 10 - 180.4 Back to this weight again. Sheesh. Stress eating for sure. University Hospital appointment this week so I will be traveling for a couple of days. Lots of sitting and restaurants. Ugg. I fear a double mastectomy is in my future. I will find out soon. In remission now. Many options to consider. Anestrozole (spelled wrong?) is what I currently take since I am post-menapausal. Hormones for sure do not help with the weight fluctuations. I wonder if it is this drug that is causing so much hair loss, even while in remission. I am going to try to work as hard as I can on my steps and my food plan in December, However, Look out January, you better be ready for me!

    Dec 17 - 180.4 Exact weight as last week, which is probably a blessing during this season of food and restaurants during shopping. Not much to say this week. If you need me you know where to find me.










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  • CentaurusSoter
    CentaurusSoter Posts: 433 Member
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    Started Tracking 07/15: 174.0kg/383.6lbs / Started Keto: 07/18
    Sunday 07/29: 166.6kg/367.3lbs
    Sunday 08/26: 160.8kg/354.5lbs
    Sunday 09/30: 153.5kg/338.4lbs
    Sunday 10/28: 148.4kg/327.2lbs
    Sunday 11/25: 145.5kg/320.8lbs
    Goal Weight for Christmas: 136.07kg/299.99lbs

    Sunday 12/02: 144.30kg/318.2lbs
    Sunday 12/09: 142.70kg/314.6lbs
    Sunday 12/16: 140.61kg/310.0lbs
    Sunday 12/23: 138.79kg/306.0lbs
    Monday 12/24:
    Tuesday 12/25:

    Today's Weight:138.79kg/306.0lbs

    When I first joined this challenge, I was thinking it was a pipe dream to try and lose as much weight as I had lost already with 100 days left to go. I'm 2.72kg/6lbs off my target, and that's with november being slower thanks to turkey day testing.

    I am not disappointed at all. I've lost so much weight and feel so much better. Good luck and happy holidays to all!
  • Jaydoh120
    Jaydoh120 Posts: 52 Member
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    Started Tracking 07/15: 174.0kg/383.6lbs / Started Keto: 07/18
    Sunday 07/29: 166.6kg/367.3lbs
    Sunday 08/26: 160.8kg/354.5lbs
    Sunday 09/30: 153.5kg/338.4lbs
    Sunday 10/28: 148.4kg/327.2lbs
    Sunday 11/25: 145.5kg/320.8lbs
    Goal Weight for Christmas: 136.07kg/299.99lbs

    Sunday 12/02: 144.30kg/318.2lbs
    Sunday 12/09: 142.70kg/314.6lbs
    Sunday 12/16: 140.61kg/310.0lbs
    Sunday 12/23: 138.79kg/306.0lbs
    Monday 12/24:
    Tuesday 12/25:

    Today's Weight:138.79kg/306.0lbs

    When I first joined this challenge, I was thinking it was a pipe dream to try and lose as much weight as I had lost already with 100 days left to go. I'm 2.72kg/6lbs off my target, and that's with november being slower thanks to turkey day testing.

    I am not disappointed at all. I've lost so much weight and feel so much better. Good luck and happy holidays to all!

    You are doing amazingly well! Congratulations xx
  • Jaydoh120
    Jaydoh120 Posts: 52 Member
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    Weigh-in day

    9 Oct - 264.5lb
    16 Oct - Didn't weigh
    23 Oct - 253.5lbs
    30 Oct - 250.2lbs

    5 Nov - 248.2lbs
    12 Nov - 242.5lbs
    19 Nov - 240.3lbs
    26 Nov - 236.7lbs

    3 Dec - 232.4lbs
    10 Dec - 231.4lbs
    17 Dec - 228.4lbs
    24 Dec - 227.1lbs


    Weight lost during this challenge - 37.4lbs. Not bad at all but still a loooong way to go! Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals. I'm in for a new 12 week challenge if anyone sets it up 😊.



  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,893 Member
    edited December 2018
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    Female named Donna from the Midwest USA ….. 5’ 5” tall


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    “The best thing about the future is that it only comes one day at a time.” ~Abraham Lincoln




    Highest Weight Ever: 253 (2014/2015)
    Original MFP starting Weight on this current journey: 235.0 (Jan 11, 2018)

    Challenge Starting Weight: 174.0
    Challenge Goal Weight: 154.5
    Challenge Ending Weight: 180.4

    My Plan: To lose 1.5 pounds per week for 13 weeks (19.5 lbs total) and end at 154.5 on Christmas Eve Morn. Then I want to enjoy my Christmas Eve night with family, wake up on the 25th and listen for Santa’s sleigh bells. I will CAREFULLY enjoy myself between Christmas and New Years and reassess on January 1st and get busy with the final leg of my plan.

    Final Goal: To weigh 155 by Valentine’s day.


    DON’T FORGET TO SCHEDULE YOUR MAMMOGRAM!

    Oct 01 - 174.0 And Away We Go! Good Luck Everyone. I don’t know what happened to the original person starting this challenge but I’m still in if you all are!

    Oct 08 - 174.8

    Oct 15 - 175.4 Oops I did it again.

    Oct 22 - 177.8 Went to DBs to help him after surgery. Enjoyed big city with big food. Calories I controlled pretty well. Carbs got me badly. Next week I will attempt to post in the color red instead of the color green. I will be food prepping today!

    Oct 29 - 177.0 I can’t believe I managed to pull off a small loss. I was up much higher this week after multiple traveling trips. I have gotten rid of the water retention I think, and now I can get down to the business of fat! My Mammogram and doctors appointments at the University Hospital turned out great. They did not detect any breast cancer so I am still in remission. I will see you all on November 5th!


    Nov 05 - 177.2 Lots of travel this week. It won’t be pretty.
    Nov 12 - 177.6 Okay, I warned everyone that it wouldn’t be pretty. I travelled 5 days this week and hit over 180 pounds! Getting back down to this by weigh-in day was a hard earned miracle. I am back home in my “safety zone” for a few days so it is slowily coming off as I stick to plan and drink debloating water. I hope everyone will have a great week!

    Nov 19 - 178.6 Weight back up from traveling. Restaurant foods and their sodium kill me, but not my spirit! I will be doing lots of travel during all the holidays as I live so far from civilization and being in the cities is like putting a kid in a candy store. I continue to practice restraint.

    Nov 26 - 180.4 Our family feast for Thanksgiving was held yesterday (Sunday). No weigh in today was just not good. Though the meal was carby and the dessert was super sweet (pecan pie), I found that I ate less than I did in the olden holiday dinners. This upcoming week will be very on point. Even restrictive. I’ve got to pull this puppy in before it gets too far behind me and bites me in the butt.


    Dec 03 - 178.4 Not a bad loss considering 2 social engagements this week all built around lots of food. My new mindset for December is to be extra careful with my portions. I know I will partake in many festivities, so portion control will be the name of the game for me. Great in theory – Now I’m putting in to practice! Have a great week everyone!

    Dec 10 - 180.4 Back to this weight again. Sheesh. Stress eating for sure. University Hospital appointment this week so I will be traveling for a couple of days. Lots of sitting and restaurants. Ugg. I fear a double mastectomy is in my future. I will find out soon. In remission now. Many options to consider. Anestrozole (spelled wrong?) is what I currently take since I am post-menapausal. Hormones for sure do not help with the weight fluctuations. I wonder if it is this drug that is causing so much hair loss, even while in remission. I am going to try to work as hard as I can on my steps and my food plan in December, However, Look out January, you better be ready for me!

    Dec 17 - 180.4 Exact weight as last week, which is probably a blessing during this season of food and restaurants during shopping. Not much to say this week. If you need me you know where to find me.

    Dec 24 - 183.3

    ……………………………..TOTAL LOST IN DEC: Gain 1.9 lbs.

    Final thoughts: Wow! I did horrible during the fall & early winter season. I have a lot to do starting in January. A lot of work ahead of me on my weight. But I am up for the challenge.


    Merry Christmas to you all!

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