Mini Challenge: 10 pounds down by Easter

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  • hcdo
    hcdo Posts: 201 Member
    edited March 2019
    sassysmom35 wrote: »

    I feel you. I'm 5'2 as well and though I have a lot more to lose than you I generally keep to 1100-1200....very very rarely do i go over that and a lot of times with exercise i net way under. I know people will argue that's not healthy but I'm losing steadily at 1-2 lbs (sometimes less, sometimes a bit more depending on TOM) per week with 70ish left to go so for me it works. I have never been able to eat a lot of calories and the older I get the more strict I have to be with it. Oh to be another 2 or 3 inches taller so I could eat a bit more. Ah well it is what it is.

    Ah yes, age is another culprit. I found I was relatively okay until I hit my early 40s and then my metabolism seemed to grind to a halt, that *kitten*. Plus, as we get older we're more likely to have to take some kind of meds (I'm on Tamoxifen) that can also make it hard to keep weight off.

    Good luck to you; you're doing great! And kudos to you for being able to stick to 1100-1200 cals/day. I feel like when I get that low I want to eat my own arm. But I know I'll be down in that range as time rolls on....
  • yomomma2b
    yomomma2b Posts: 33 Member
    Ultimate start weight: 251
    Challenge start weight: 201
    Easter goal weight: 191

    March 4/19 196lbs
    March 11/19 195
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    edited March 2019
    Starting weight: 131lbs
    Easter Goal weight: 125lbs- changed my goal weight.

    Feb 22-131.4lbs
    Mar 1st-130.8lbs
    Mar 8th-130.4lbs- saw 129lbs at some point this week, but 130lbs is showing up today.
    Mar 15th-129.2lbs
  • 13ecca4
    13ecca4 Posts: 201 Member
    13ecca4 wrote: »
    Ultimate Starting Weight: 304 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 278 lbs
    Goal by Easter: 268 lbs

    22/02 - 276.2
    01/03 - 276


    This last week is the first week where my motivation and determination have just gone. I've been fighting some major cravings and urges to binge this week.
    I suppose it's a little natural to be disappointed that there isn’t a 2lb weight loss, but given the week I had it’s actually amazing that it’s a 0.2lb loss.
    I’m trying not to think too much into it. As hard as the battle inside my head was this week at least I didn’t give in to the cravings and have not put weight on.
    I’m feeling better now than I did so looking forward for the upcoming week. I’ve got a PT session tonight and they always make me feel amazing. So hopefully I’m off to a great start.


    08/03 - 273
    15/03 - 274




  • jlbtnc
    jlbtnc Posts: 725 Member
    Mini Challenge: 10lbs down by Easter

    I am in!
    CW 2/14/19: 222
    Easter Goal 4/21: 212 goal met today! New goal is 204lbs
    I weigh in on Fridays.

    2/22: 219.2lbs (↓ 2.8lbs) (Total lost for Feb. - 9.8lbs)

    3/1 - 215lbs
    3/8 – 213.8
    3/15 – 210.0 Easter goal met today, new goal will be to reach 204lbs for Easter.
    3/22
    3/29
    4/5
    4/12
    4/19
    4/21 – Easter -
  • merekins
    merekins Posts: 228 Member
    Challenge Starting Weight: 178
    Challenge Goal: 168
    ————
    2/27: 182
    3/6: 178.4
    3/15: 173.2
    😊
  • phoebe1975
    phoebe1975 Posts: 55 Member
    Challenge starting weight: 164.5
    February 22: 163
    March 1: 159
    March 8: 158.5
    March 15: 157.5
    Goal Weight: 154
  • beebva4
    beebva4 Posts: 130 Member
    Good job everyone! :)
    I love seeing everyone have success with their goals, its inspiring!

    As for me,
    Starting: 187.4
    2/22: 186.6
    3/1: 184.4
    3/8: 183.8
    3/15: 181.8
    GOAL: 177

    Getting there! Surprised at how much I lost this week. Last weekend was a bit heavy for me but I made sure to exercise this week and came in way under my calorie goal a few times. I'm pleased! <3
  • durhammfp
    durhammfp Posts: 494 Member
    Ultimate Starting Weight: 202
    Challenge Starting Weight: 175
    Goal by Easter: 165

    Dates-n-Weights

    02/22: 173.4
    03/01: 172.0
    03/08: 170.2
    03/15: 169.3
  • tcunbeliever
    tcunbeliever Posts: 8,219 Member
    tcunbeliever wrote: »
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    I actually flipped over to maintenance calories since I'm having some less than pleasant side effects from giving blood...so probably another week, possibly two at this level depending on how I feel...I definitely won't lose the whole 10 lbs but I do want to keep tracking.

    Still having to eat so as not to faint, and still trying to eat more rather than limiting calories...but, down to 158.8 this week and I can see more definition in my waist and smaller love handles, so the fat is going away a bit.
  • annsimjohn1
    annsimjohn1 Posts: 1 Member
    Hello, starting today.
    Starting: 158
    Goal Weight: 148
  • celdi
    celdi Posts: 18 Member
    edited March 2019
    celdi wrote: »
    I'm in!
    Starting weight: 140
    Easter Goal weight: 130
    Ultimate Goal weight: 120

    Mar 1 -137.5
    Mar 8 -134.5
    Mar 15 -132
    Mar 22 -
    Mar 29 -
    Apr 5 -
    Apr 12 -
    Apr 19 -
  • brittlb07
    brittlb07 Posts: 313 Member
    Starting Weight February 15: 135.6
    February 22: 134.0 (down 1.6)
    March 1: 132.6 (down 1.4)
    March 8: 131.6 (down 1)
    March 15: 130.6 (down 1)
    March 22:
    March 29:
    April 5:
    April 12:
    April 19:
    Easter:

    Goal Weight for Challenge: 125.6
    Ultimate Goal Weight by June 1: 118-120
  • xxxMADMAXxxx
    xxxMADMAXxxx Posts: 218 Member
    edited March 2019
    Weigh In Time!
    xxxMADMAXxxx wrote: »
    xxxMADMAXxxx wrote: »
    Thanks for this!
    I'll join in too.
    Starting weight: ~240lbs (will check the scale for sure)
    Goal: ~230lbs by Easter

    I checked the scale on Friday and I was 225.6 - wahoooooo!
    Ok, I will count that as my starting weight. Win/Win for me either way.
    New goal: 215lbs by Easter

    Last Week (7/3) : 223

    This week (14/3) : 217

    Getting there!
  • JohnDaConqueror
    JohnDaConqueror Posts: 52 Member
    Count me in!

    SW: 370.1lb
    CW: 358.0lb
    Easter Weight: 348.0lb
  • gailkozlinski
    gailkozlinski Posts: 1 Member
    I'm in :) Today's weight 179. Easter weight 169.
  • fatmonsters
    fatmonsters Posts: 30 Member
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    Original weight June 2018: 185
    Current weight: 149
    Week one: 148.1
    Week two: 145
    Easter (spring break) goal weight: 139

    So, a big drop this week but can’t take all the credit as I’m recovering from a nasty stomach bug. 🤢 I am expecting the scale may actually go up next week!

    Week three: 145.9
    As expected the scale went up after recovering, but still down from week one, so I’ll take it! Gotta keep the momentum going, which is sooo hard..,

    Week four: 144.4

    This challenge is keeping me doubly accountable - love it!
  • raffinil
    raffinil Posts: 4 Member
    SW: 171
    Easter goal: 160
    Ultimate goal: 150

    Feb 22 171
    Mar 1 166
    Mar 8 164
    Mar 15 164
    Mar 22
    Mar 29
    Apr 5
    Apr 12
    Apr 19
  • brittlb07
    brittlb07 Posts: 313 Member
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    Original weight June 2018: 185
    Current weight: 149
    Week one: 148.1
    Week two: 145
    Easter (spring break) goal weight: 139

    So, a big drop this week but can’t take all the credit as I’m recovering from a nasty stomach bug. 🤢 I am expecting the scale may actually go up next week!

    Week three: 145.9
    As expected the scale went up after recovering, but still down from week one, so I’ll take it! Gotta keep the momentum going, which is sooo hard..,

    Week four: 144.4

    This challenge is keeping me doubly accountable - love it!

    Already planning one for after we are finished haha! I will have another 5-10 needed after Easter. Help me think of a cute title!

  • fatmonsters
    fatmonsters Posts: 30 Member
    edited March 2019
    @brittlb07 I was thinking the same thing! If I make goal at Easter, then I want to lose another 15 and need a second challenge! Summer Bodies challenge? After all it will be the months heading from Easter into pool season...
  • kristenbarr
    kristenbarr Posts: 4 Member
    I am shooting for 15 lbs by Easter

    Today 195
    Easter 180

  • brittlb07
    brittlb07 Posts: 313 Member
    edited March 2019
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    @brittlb07 I was thinking the same thing! If I make goal at Easter, then I want to lose another 15 and need a second challenge! Summer Bodies challenge? After all it will be the months heading from Easter into pool season...

    Sounds great to me!!! If I meet my Easter goal, I’ll be 125.6. I leave for our family vacation June 4. I’d love to be 118 by then!!!!!!!!!! But that’s only six weeks for me so even 120 would be awesome! It’s been before babies I’ve seen that. But I’m short!
  • durhammfp
    durhammfp Posts: 494 Member
    edited March 2019
    brittlb07 wrote: »
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    @brittlb07 I was thinking the same thing! If I make goal at Easter, then I want to lose another 15 and need a second challenge! Summer Bodies challenge? After all it will be the months heading from Easter into pool season...

    Sounds great to me!!! If I meet my Easter goal, I’ll be 125.6. I leave for our family vacation June 4. I’d love to be 118 by then!!!!!!!!!! But that’s only six weeks for me so even 120 would be awesome! It’s been before babies I’ve seen that. But I’m short!

    How about a Mothers' Day challenge? Or, that may be too US-centric. I have to give myself really small goals. Since one BMI point is 7 lbs for me, I usually think in 3-7 lb increments.
  • durhammfp
    durhammfp Posts: 494 Member
    jessicakrall8 wrote: »
    ... rough week

    Here's to better weeks in the future!

  • Jflowwers
    Jflowwers Posts: 137 Member
    I’ll give it a go

    Starting 169.8
    Easter 159.8

    🙌🏻
  • mgalsf12
    mgalsf12 Posts: 350 Member
    brittlb07 wrote: »
    I apologize if this is a repeat, but I was in the last group “Mini Challenge: 10 pounds down by Valentine’s Day” and had a lot of success! I was hoping to find another 10 pound challenge and didn’t have luck. So I thought I’d start one! Anyone interested? Easter is April 21, so that’s about a pound per week!

    I was thinking I’d post my weekly updates on Friday!


    Ultimate Starting Weight: 146 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 135.6 lbs
    Goal by Easter: 125 lbs

    Hmmmm, you would have to lose 1 pound a week and at only 135, it seems more reasonable that you would lose a half a pound a week at best.
  • fatmonsters
    fatmonsters Posts: 30 Member
    brittlb07 wrote: »
    fatmonsters wrote: »
    @brittlb07 I was thinking the same thing! If I make goal at Easter, then I want to lose another 15 and need a second challenge! Summer Bodies challenge? After all it will be the months heading from Easter into pool season...

    Sounds great to me!!! If I meet my Easter goal, I’ll be 125.6. I leave for our family vacation June 4. I’d love to be 118 by then!!!!!!!!!! But that’s only six weeks for me so even 120 would be awesome! It’s been before babies I’ve seen that. But I’m short!

    A 6 week challenge could be good coming off this two month one (or a super short one for Mother’s Day like another poster suggested). Just like a top up that would set us up for summer! So maybe just a couple of pounds to aim for, since as I approach goal (125) each pound is a tougher fight and seems to take longer.


  • brittlb07
    brittlb07 Posts: 313 Member
    mgalsf12 wrote: »
    brittlb07 wrote: »
    I apologize if this is a repeat, but I was in the last group “Mini Challenge: 10 pounds down by Valentine’s Day” and had a lot of success! I was hoping to find another 10 pound challenge and didn’t have luck. So I thought I’d start one! Anyone interested? Easter is April 21, so that’s about a pound per week!

    I was thinking I’d post my weekly updates on Friday!


    Ultimate Starting Weight: 146 lbs
    Challenge Starting Weight: 135.6 lbs
    Goal by Easter: 125 lbs

    Hmmmm, you would have to lose 1 pound a week and at only 135, it seems more reasonable that you would lose a half a pound a week at best.

    Already down to 129.6. I have 4.6 left and over a month to go. I’m right on track. But thanks!

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