Lose 5lbs + in July 2019

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  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    Connie7355 Member
    63 years old; 5’7” tall
    Original starting weight 2015 -236
    Starting Weight June, 2018 - 219.4
    July 2019 starting weight - 186.6
    July goal - 182.6
    Ultimate goal - 170 for now

    1st - 186.6
    5th - 185.6
    12th -185
    19th - 187.2 Vacation
    26th - 185

    Total loss for July -1.6 lbs
  • kmfeig87
    kmfeig87 Posts: 1,990 Member
    Hi. I'm Trina. 54 and 5'4"
    Down to my last 5 pounds, so hoping to lose 2-3 in July.

    Original starting weight - 199 (June 2018)
    July starting weight - 134.5
    July goal - <=132
    Ultimate goal - 128

    1st - 134
    5th - 133.5 (did OK over July 4th!)
    7th- 133.5 (holding)
    11th - 132
    14th - 132.5 (chocolate cake has been on the menu...so not bad :) )
    19th - blipped up earlier in the week, but back down!
    21st - 130.5 New low today! :):)
    26th - 132
    28th -
    31st -

    Current July loss: 2 lb
    End July loss: ????
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Female, 5'3", 58 years old
    I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends
    Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
    July goal (since I hit 160 3 times in June) is 155
    Ultimate goal 115

    July 01 - 163.1 - Still up from eating ribs in June, I will have to lay off those for at least a few months
    July 02 - 165.6 - !!! that is more than I was at the beginning of June. Hopefully just a blip.
    July 03 - 162.0
    July 04 - 160.8
    July 05 - 162.5 - oh well, 25 more days to hopefully get out of the 160s
    July 06 - 162.5
    July 07 - 162.2
    July 08 - 163.5 - Not sure why or how, but I will stay the course. I have been "good", and I don't feel heavier : - )
    July 09 - 163.2 - Hoping for a woosh this week, staying determined.
    July 10 - 161.0 - I actually was 162.0 at 5am, but went back to bed and lost a pound lol. Not sure which one is right, I usually weigh very early in the morning, but I will take it for now. Seeing the scale move down keeps me motivated.
    July 11 - 160.9 - Flirting with that number again, hit it in May and June, expected to get into the 150s back in April. Really trying hard.
    July 12 - 161.7
    July 13 - 162.5 - Really feeling leaner for the most part this month, but have had quite a bit of stomach bloating over the last few weeks, with nothing but water so I am not really sure what to attribute it to. One glass of water to start the morning and I can blow up like a beach ball, and it is not soft. I have been drinking more than one glass of water starting in February, I get in 2 litres minimum a day now - although I still do not like water at all. I definitely do not like the bloating. Our bodies are made of salt and water, so it doesn't really make sense.
    July 14 - 162.7
    July 15 - 163.4 - Dang
    July 17 - 161.9
    July 18 - 161.3 - getting hopeful : - )
    July 19 - 162.1
    July 20 - 160.4
    July 21 - 159.9 - Well, that is a first! I fluctuate quite a bit usually, but I am very happy to have touched this number.
    July 22 - 159.7
    July 23 - 161.2 - No reason for the gain, I have been on track. Maybe just too early in the morning.
    July 24 - 160.3 - Okay. I'm sure that I went through this trying to get out of the 180s and 170s. I feel close to getting out of the 160s, but it sure is work.
    July 25 - 160.6 - 161 was the 30lb loss mark, so far to go still, and jumping all around, I was around this weight on July 4th.
    July 26 - 160.2
    July 27 - 160.8

    Running loss/gain: Loss 2.3
  • kmfeig87
    kmfeig87 Posts: 1,990 Member
    Hi. I'm Trina. 54 and 5'4"
    Down to my last 5 pounds, so hoping to lose 2-3 in July.

    Original starting weight - 199 (June 2018)
    July starting weight - 134.5
    July goal - <=132
    Ultimate goal - 128

    1st - 134
    5th - 133.5 (did OK over July 4th!)
    7th- 133.5 (holding)
    11th - 132
    14th - 132.5 (chocolate cake has been on the menu...so not bad :) )
    19th - blipped up earlier in the week, but back down!
    21st - 130.5 New low today! :):)
    26th - 132
    28th - 131.5 Out to dinner last night, so happy to be here!
    31st -

    Current July loss: 2 lb
    End July loss: ????
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Female, 5'3", 58 years old
    I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends
    Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
    July goal (since I hit 160 3 times in June) is 155
    Ultimate goal 115

    July 01 - 163.1 - Still up from eating ribs in June, I will have to lay off those for at least a few months
    July 02 - 165.6 - !!! that is more than I was at the beginning of June. Hopefully just a blip.
    July 03 - 162.0
    July 04 - 160.8
    July 05 - 162.5 - oh well, 25 more days to hopefully get out of the 160s
    July 06 - 162.5
    July 07 - 162.2
    July 08 - 163.5 - Not sure why or how, but I will stay the course. I have been "good", and I don't feel heavier : - )
    July 09 - 163.2 - Hoping for a woosh this week, staying determined.
    July 10 - 161.0 - I actually was 162.0 at 5am, but went back to bed and lost a pound lol. Not sure which one is right, I usually weigh very early in the morning, but I will take it for now. Seeing the scale move down keeps me motivated.
    July 11 - 160.9 - Flirting with that number again, hit it in May and June, expected to get into the 150s back in April. Really trying hard.
    July 12 - 161.7
    July 13 - 162.5 - Really feeling leaner for the most part this month, but have had quite a bit of stomach bloating over the last few weeks, with nothing but water so I am not really sure what to attribute it to. One glass of water to start the morning and I can blow up like a beach ball, and it is not soft. I have been drinking more than one glass of water starting in February, I get in 2 litres minimum a day now - although I still do not like water at all. I definitely do not like the bloating. Our bodies are made of salt and water, so it doesn't really make sense.
    July 14 - 162.7
    July 15 - 163.4 - Dang
    July 17 - 161.9
    July 18 - 161.3 - getting hopeful : - )
    July 19 - 162.1
    July 20 - 160.4
    July 21 - 159.9 - Well, that is a first! I fluctuate quite a bit usually, but I am very happy to have touched this number.
    July 22 - 159.7
    July 23 - 161.2 - No reason for the gain, I have been on track. Maybe just too early in the morning.
    July 24 - 160.3 - Okay. I'm sure that I went through this trying to get out of the 180s and 170s. I feel close to getting out of the 160s, but it sure is work.
    July 25 - 160.6 - 161 was the 30lb loss mark, so far to go still, and jumping all around, I was around this weight on July 4th.
    July 26 - 160.2
    July 27 - 160.8
    July 28 - 161.3 - Expected even more, but I will take it. Farmer's market goodies and samples, out to lunch, cocktails and snacks with friends - I did work out first, danced, walked lots. Tomorrow's weigh will really tell how much damage that I did. I have to do normal things once in awhile, but did try to have only half of what others were having.

    Running loss/gain: Loss 1.8
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,263 Member

    Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
    June 30 starting weight - 148.2 (ten-day rolling average weight 145.5)
    July goal - 143
    Ultimate goal - Range between 142 - 148

    I report scale weight and (ten day average weight).

    June 30 - 148.2 (145.5)
    July 7 - 148.0 (147.9)
    July 14 - 146.4 (147.7) -- interpolated from July 11 and July 16 weight.
    July 21 - 145.2 (146.0)
    July 28 - 145.2 (145.1)

    Total loss for July: The month is ALMOST over, and it looks like I am three pounds lighter by scale weight and almost a half pound when looking at my trend. I would like to be moving lower a little faster than that. At a half pound per month those last few pounds will take a long time to get rid of. At least it's going the right direction. But if I slice it differently, my trending weight is down over 2.5 pounds in the last two weeks. That's GREAT! And if I look back to the end of June and the beginning of July, I did have an increase that I let happen because I was having so much fun. That will probably happen again soon, so this week I plan to buckle down and stick with the program.

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  • SarahsHustle
    SarahsHustle Posts: 96 Member
    Late to the July challenge!

    Original starting weight - 166.6
    July starting weight -137.3
    July goal - 135
    Ultimate goal - 130

    7th:137.3
    14th:
    21st:
    28th:
    31:

    Total loss for July -

    Guys, I had reached my goal weight but after being here a couple weeks,...I'm actually not completely happy with where I'm at. I pretty much skipped June challenge because of this but I'm gonna be adding 4/5lbs to the August challenge. I see you guys are really doing amazing!! Keep it up, finish strong!!!!!!
  • SarahsHustle
    SarahsHustle Posts: 96 Member
    Meant skipped July*
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    @dawnbgethealthy I understand what you mean when you want to try normal things every once in a while.

    Everyone has a different metabolism and mine is slow as all get out. But here and there, I enjoy more ice cream than I should or that sugary drink or all those chips because well, I really wanted it. I'm glad I am not the only one. :D
  • lalabank
    lalabank Posts: 1,009 Member
    Original starting weight -242
    July starting weight - 153.8
    July goal- 153.8
    Ultimate goal - 121

    1st-153.8
    8th- 151.6
    19th- 157.6
    22nd- 152.2
    29th- 152.6
    31st-
    Total loss for July-

    Just finishing TOM, looks like I will finish the month just under where I started which was my realistic goal for this month.
    Getting in lots of workouts and physical work so I’m feeling strong and fit. I’m looking forward to checking my measurements in two days at final weigh in.
    Ready for a new decade in August!!!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Female, 5'3", 58 years old
    I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends
    Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
    July goal (since I hit 160 3 times in June) is 155
    Ultimate goal 115

    July 01 - 163.1 - Still up from eating ribs in June, I will have to lay off those for at least a few months
    July 02 - 165.6 - !!! that is more than I was at the beginning of June. Hopefully just a blip.
    July 03 - 162.0
    July 04 - 160.8
    July 05 - 162.5 - oh well, 25 more days to hopefully get out of the 160s
    July 06 - 162.5
    July 07 - 162.2
    July 08 - 163.5 - Not sure why or how, but I will stay the course. I have been "good", and I don't feel heavier : - )
    July 09 - 163.2 - Hoping for a woosh this week, staying determined.
    July 10 - 161.0 - I actually was 162.0 at 5am, but went back to bed and lost a pound lol. Not sure which one is right, I usually weigh very early in the morning, but I will take it for now. Seeing the scale move down keeps me motivated.
    July 11 - 160.9 - Flirting with that number again, hit it in May and June, expected to get into the 150s back in April. Really trying hard.
    July 12 - 161.7
    July 13 - 162.5 - Really feeling leaner for the most part this month, but have had quite a bit of stomach bloating over the last few weeks, with nothing but water so I am not really sure what to attribute it to. One glass of water to start the morning and I can blow up like a beach ball, and it is not soft. I have been drinking more than one glass of water starting in February, I get in 2 litres minimum a day now - although I still do not like water at all. I definitely do not like the bloating. Our bodies are made of salt and water, so it doesn't really make sense.
    July 14 - 162.7
    July 15 - 163.4 - Dang
    July 17 - 161.9
    July 18 - 161.3 - getting hopeful : - )
    July 19 - 162.1
    July 20 - 160.4
    July 21 - 159.9 - Well, that is a first! I fluctuate quite a bit usually, but I am very happy to have touched this number.
    July 22 - 159.7
    July 23 - 161.2 - No reason for the gain, I have been on track. Maybe just too early in the morning.
    July 24 - 160.3 - Okay. I'm sure that I went through this trying to get out of the 180s and 170s. I feel close to getting out of the 160s, but it sure is work.
    July 25 - 160.6 - 161 was the 30lb loss mark, so far to go still, and jumping all around, I was around this weight on July 4th.
    July 26 - 160.2
    July 27 - 160.8
    July 28 - 161.3 - Expected even more, but I will take it. Farmer's market goodies and samples, out to lunch, cocktails and snacks with friends - I did work out first, danced, walked lots. Tomorrow's weigh will really tell how much damage that I did. I have to do normal things once in awhile, but did try to have only half of what others were having.
    July 29 - 162.0 - 2 more weigh days for the month. Planning on extra workouts the next couple of days to end the month with a better number.
    July 30 - 161.4

    Running loss/gain: Loss 1.7
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    @syreina
    Yes, going out to eat is a big no-no for me and my slow metabolism, but saying no to invites just can't happen all of the time. Normal eating people don't understand how tight we all have to be with our food and calories. So I do agree to lunch or dinner out once in awhile and then pay for it on the scale. Pounds come and go, but we still have to have a life and not miss out on memories : - )
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    @lalabank
    Nice to hear from you. You are doing fabulous!!!
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    edited July 2019
    61 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    June ending weight 148.3 (June loss 1.3 lbs)
    July starting weight - 148.2
    July goal -145.2 (adjusted)
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    I generally do a Friday weigh-in. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge. Friday/Monday weigh-in will be interesting :wink:

    📌 1st - 148.2 (Trend Weight 149.2)
    3rd - 148.7 (Trend Weight 149.1)
    4th - 148.1 (Trend Weight 149.0)
    5th - 148.1 (Trend Weight 148.9)
    6th - 148.3 (Trend Weight 148.8)
    📌 8th - 147.8 (Trend Weight 148.6)
    12th - 148.2 (Trend Weight 148.5)
    13th - 149.3 (Trend Weight 148.6)
    14th - 150.6 (Trend Weight 148.8) UGH!
    📌 15th - 149.5 (Trend Weight 148.9)
    19th - 148.5 (Trend Weight 149.0)
    📌 22nd - 148.3 (Trending 148.8)
    26th - 149.0 (Trend Weight 148.7)
    📌 29th - 148.5 (Trend Weight 148.9)
    📌 31st - 148.8 (Trend Weight 149.0)

    July Loss - 0.6 GAIN

    Thoughts: Flat month. Scale weight up, trend weight down a tad. I've been off my game plan all month. Hit with a stomach bug over weekend. All things considered, happy to still be in the 140's. Onward!

    Congrats to those hitting their July Goals, and "hang in there" to the rest!

    July Game Plan & Goals:
    • Continue weekly meal planning Still off my game here.
    • Log daily in MFP - focus on daily calorie deficit goal of 500
    • No calorie intake after 8pm
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000, then increase to 6000 - 7 day average 2005 ⬇
    • Hit active minutes goal of 25 minutes daily, then increase to 30 - 7 day average 10 ⬆
    • Hit strength building exercise goal of 6 days, then increase to 7 - 7 day average 1 ⬆

    July Progress:

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    Progress to Date:

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,895 Member
    Female, 5'3", 58 years old
    I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends
    Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
    July goal (since I hit 160 3 times in June) is 155
    Ultimate goal 115

    July 01 - 163.1 - Still up from eating ribs in June, I will have to lay off those for at least a few months
    July 02 - 165.6 - !!! that is more than I was at the beginning of June. Hopefully just a blip.
    July 03 - 162.0
    July 04 - 160.8
    July 05 - 162.5 - oh well, 25 more days to hopefully get out of the 160s
    July 06 - 162.5
    July 07 - 162.2
    July 08 - 163.5 - Not sure why or how, but I will stay the course. I have been "good", and I don't feel heavier : - )
    July 09 - 163.2 - Hoping for a woosh this week, staying determined.
    July 10 - 161.0 - I actually was 162.0 at 5am, but went back to bed and lost a pound lol. Not sure which one is right, I usually weigh very early in the morning, but I will take it for now. Seeing the scale move down keeps me motivated.
    July 11 - 160.9 - Flirting with that number again, hit it in May and June, expected to get into the 150s back in April. Really trying hard.
    July 12 - 161.7
    July 13 - 162.5 - Really feeling leaner for the most part this month, but have had quite a bit of stomach bloating over the last few weeks, with nothing but water so I am not really sure what to attribute it to. One glass of water to start the morning and I can blow up like a beach ball, and it is not soft. I have been drinking more than one glass of water starting in February, I get in 2 litres minimum a day now - although I still do not like water at all. I definitely do not like the bloating. Our bodies are made of salt and water, so it doesn't really make sense.
    July 14 - 162.7
    July 15 - 163.4 - Dang
    July 17 - 161.9
    July 18 - 161.3 - getting hopeful : - )
    July 19 - 162.1
    July 20 - 160.4
    July 21 - 159.9 - Well, that is a first! I fluctuate quite a bit usually, but I am very happy to have touched this number.
    July 22 - 159.7
    July 23 - 161.2 - No reason for the gain, I have been on track. Maybe just too early in the morning.
    July 24 - 160.3 - Okay. I'm sure that I went through this trying to get out of the 180s and 170s. I feel close to getting out of the 160s, but it sure is work.
    July 25 - 160.6 - 161 was the 30lb loss mark, so far to go still, and jumping all around, I was around this weight on July 4th.
    July 26 - 160.2
    July 27 - 160.8
    July 28 - 161.3 - Expected even more, but I will take it. Farmer's market goodies and samples, out to lunch, cocktails and snacks with friends - I did work out first, danced, walked lots. Tomorrow's weigh will really tell how much damage that I did. I have to do normal things once in awhile, but did try to have only half of what others were having.
    July 29 - 162.0 - 2 more weigh days for the month. Planning on extra workouts the next couple of days to end the month with a better number.
    July 30 - 161.4
    July 31 - 161.0 - Same weight as on July 10th. Another month still not into the 150s. Getting tired of working so hard and seeing minimal results. I went out to the market and lunch once in the month , and had only half a sandwich. Stubborn fat! Grr

    July total loss 2.0 pounds
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    dawnbgethealthy wrote: »
    July 31 - 161.0 - Same weight as on July 10th. Another month still not into the 150s. Getting tired of working so hard and seeing minimal results. I went out to the market and lunch once in the month , and had only half a sandwich. Stubborn fat! Grr

    July total loss 2.0 pounds

    I hear you, Dawn. (((Hugs))) It took me 6 months to get the 140's and I was lucky to stay there this month. I have had to drop weight before - I have never had such a hard time dropping it.

  • SarahGrace6288
    SarahGrace6288 Posts: 26 Member
    Original starting weight - 184
    July starting weight - 148.8
    July goal - 144
    Ultimate goal - 140

    1 - 148.8

    8 - 151.4 TOM day 1
    A bit loose with my calories the past five days. Was off work for the holiday, which always throws me off my schedule. A couple a dinners out and a few days at the pool/lake was all it took to take a hit. I’m super bloated today and generally not feeling well. Lots of Midol and working with a heating pad across my abdomen today. Tomorrow will be better! 😊

    9 - 149.6
    10 - 148.8
    11 - 148.2

    19 - 147.8
    It’s been almost 2 weeks since I checked in - the two weeks weren’t horrible, but I had way too many “don’t care, I’m eating what I want” moments. Summer is the hardest season for me and weight loss. I’ve found my second wind and my motivation has ramped back up. Thank goodness!

    I bought a dress for a wedding in 3 weeks and IT’S A 6!!! A true 6, and to be sure I tried on several labels. Gap is generous so those size 4 jeans - I figured they were really an 8. 😝
    I need to make sure that dress still fits in 3 weeks, so no more “don’t care” days.

    I wrapped up ChaLEAN Extreme/PiYo and started Turbo Fire, but I was not feeling that at all. Switched to 21 Day Fix Real Time and I’m loving it, which is surprising because when I tried the original I couldn’t get into it. It is kicking my butt - sore everyday in the best kind of way!

    Hope you guys are having a great weekend!

    22 - 150

    WHY????????

    27 - 148.8
    31 - 148.2

    I’ve lost consistently for months, so this was bound to happen. I can’t cut calories any more than I have and be healthy, so I’m just going to stay the course. I am proud that I’ve made it to the last 10 lbs phase. I know it’s going to really slow down now, so my goal will be around 2 lbs a month going forward.

    See you all in August 😊

    July total: -.6

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