Lose 5lbs + in September 2019
 
            
                
                    SamanthaLouiseMence                
                
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                    Hello again.... so sorry I’m late with the challenge this month for those who come back every month. Trying to rush around last minute for my sons school things and uniform etc, I lost track of everything else 
Anyways - back again for September. Anyone can join or leave whenever they please.
Post as often or as little as you like.
Use the format below for your weigh-ins so you and everyone can keep track on your progress - that way we can all cheer you on
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Ultimate goal -
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28th -
Total loss for September -
Please be respectful and kind to each other. This is a hard journey that we’re all on, so let’s not make it harder for each other by being negative nellys lol.
Have a great month guys! Work extra hard with it being halloween next month and we all sneak our kids candy while they’re sleeping haha.
Let’s smash it! x
                
Anyways - back again for September. Anyone can join or leave whenever they please.
Post as often or as little as you like.
Use the format below for your weigh-ins so you and everyone can keep track on your progress - that way we can all cheer you on

Original starting weight -
September starting weight -
September goal -
Ultimate goal -
1st -
7th-
14th -
21st -
28th -
Total loss for September -
Please be respectful and kind to each other. This is a hard journey that we’re all on, so let’s not make it harder for each other by being negative nellys lol.
Have a great month guys! Work extra hard with it being halloween next month and we all sneak our kids candy while they’re sleeping haha.
Let’s smash it! x
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            Seems after doing this for 3 years someone else has decided to start their own challenge with the same titles I use
 So, if no-one wishes to continue with mine then I wish you all the luck in reaching your goals and I will discontinue after this month so there will be no confusion with 2 challenges with the same title x                         4 x                         4
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            September SW: 154
 September goal: 149
 Ultimate goal: 140
 1st: 154
 7th:
 14th:
 21st:
 28th
 Good Luck Everyone!
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            @SamanthaLouiseMence please don’t discontinue this challenge!! You’ve done this for 3 years and I’ve been with you for at least 2 of them. I feel like it’s your challenge so please don’t give it up and thank you for doing this so many years!! I really appreciate it!!5
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 63 years old; 5’7” tall
 Original starting weight 2015 -236
 Starting Weight June, 2018 - 219.4
 September 2019 starting weight - 181.8
 September Goal - 178
 Ultimate goal - 170 for now
 1st-181.8
 6th-
 13th-
 20th-
 27th
 Total loss for September0
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            2017 Starting Weight - 242
 September 2019- 151.8
 September Goal - 146.8
 Ultimate goal - 121 (1/2 of my former self)
 5th- 151.8
 12th
 19th
 26th
 30th
 Didn’t realize the other group wasn’t ours!!! I’m guessing someone was just trying to help.
 I’ve been doing this specific challenge for one year now and it’s important to me. Knowing and trusting that Samantha keeps it going is super important.
 I’m sticking to what works😁
 Feeling really refocused so far this month after a summer of maintenance I’m ready to take it to the next level.4
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            Thank you Samantha.
 Glad that you are okay.
 Yes, someone was just trying to help - we hadn't seen a post from you in August, or a new month posted by the morning of September 4th. I started to get antsy when there wasn't a new thread, I have become so dependent on it as an aid. I must say that I was happy and relieved that someone got one going.
 I have seen other threads where people stepped up to keep the posts going and am appreciative of that.
 We really get used to checking in, and for me it is daily and has become part of my routine. I believe that it has really helped me.
 I have been on this thread since October 28.18, so coming up on a year.
 5'3
 Going to be 59 years old this month.
 Start weight 191 October 28.18
 September 01 - 158.6
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            I will be here again, but I think I am taking a diet break for the next couple of weeks. I didn't really get anywhere in August because to be honest I lost my motivation. I have been on this journey for over a year now and have lost just over 35 pounds, but I am tired. Last month was a really rough month with some family issues that needed to be taken care of and now my birthday is coming up in a couple of days. So I am eating at maintenance until the 15th and will get back to my losing routine and finally get rid of these last couple of pounds. My ultimate goal is 135-138. I have been hovering between 142-145 the last month, so I am super close, but exhausted at the same time.
 Original starting weight - 178
 September starting weight - 8/30 weigh in 143.6
 September goal - 141
 Ultimate goal - 135-138
 1st - 143.6 on 8/30 before I left for FIL funeral in Texas
 5th- 145.1 still working on restaurant and water weight from 4 days in Texas
 12th -
 19th -
 26th -
 30th -
 Total loss for September -3
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 Original starting weight - 167 lbs April 2018
 September starting weight - 148.8 lbs
 September goal - 146 lbs
 Ultimate goal - 144 lbs
 1st - 148.8 lbs
 8th-
 15th -
 22st -
 29th -0
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            Hi Ladies - I am new to this forum. I am encouraged by all the success that I am reading about. I'd love to hear how you have been able to drop the weight. I am 53, healthy, eat clean, exercise 5-6 times per week and feel that I would like to lose about 15-20 pounds...but it is very difficult. My job has me sitting for most of the day, which I am sure doesn't help. I track macros and my food intake. I drink plenty of water. Any tips or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance:)3
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            I'm in!3
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            SamanthaLouiseMence wrote: »Seems after doing this for 3 years someone else has decided to start their own challenge with the same titles I use
 So, if no-one wishes to continue with mine then I wish you all the luck in reaching your goals and I will discontinue after this month so there will be no confusion with 2 challenges with the same title x x
 @SamanthaLouiseMence Please do NOT discontinue. I agree they were probably trying to help. I'm on board & my entry is below!
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            Alright, I will hopefully be doing this for a while so let's go!
 Original starting weight - 450lbs
 September starting weight - 450lbs
 September goal - 435 lbs
 Ultimate goal - 240 lbs
 1st - 450lbs
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            Original starting weight – 253
 September starting weight – 192.6
 September goal – 187.6
 Ultimate goal – 145 to 155 (We’ll see when we get closer)
 01 - 192.6
 05 – 194.6 Up after the holiday.
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            Connie7355 wrote: »@SamanthaLouiseMence please don’t discontinue this challenge!! You’ve done this for 3 years and I’ve been with you for at least 2 of them. I feel like it’s your challenge so please don’t give it up and thank you for doing this so many years!! I really appreciate it!!deepwoodslady wrote: »SamanthaLouiseMence wrote: »Seems after doing this for 3 years someone else has decided to start their own challenge with the same titles I use
 So, if no-one wishes to continue with mine then I wish you all the luck in reaching your goals and I will discontinue after this month so there will be no confusion with 2 challenges with the same title x x
 @SamanthaLouiseMence Please do NOT discontinue. I agree they were probably trying to help. I'm on board & my entry is below!
 Oh I was only going to discontinue if people were no longer wanting to take part in mine. Sort of a ‘no need of no one wants too’ type thing lol
 But, I’m glad people still find my monthly challenges helpful.
 So I will keep it rolling if people want me to x                        6 x                        6
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            Oh, this is exactly what I need! I hope it's okay to join.
 September starting weight - 202.8
 September goal - 197
 Ultimate goal - 157
 1st - 202.8
 5th- 200.8
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            Pretty new to this so hoping these challenges help keep me on track. Especially since I continuously fall off the wagon.
 September starting weight -179
 September goal - 174
 Ultimate goal - 135
 1st -179
 7th-
 14th -
 21st -
 28th -
 Total loss for September -4
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            This is what I need a good challenge that's not daunting. So here goes xx
 Original starting weight - 233.02
 September starting weight- 224
 September Goal -
 Ultimate Goal -
 1st - 224
 7th -
 14th -
 21st -
 28th -
 Total loss for September -4
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            Here again for a successful September. 50 years old with a personal challenge of 50lbs in 50 weeks. Thanks for organising.
 Original starting weight - 226 week 1
 September starting weight- 220 week 7
 September Goal - 215
 Ultimate Goal - 176
 Week 8 6th
 Week 9 13th
 Week 10 20th
 Week 11 27th
 Total loss for September
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            So happy to see your smiling face Samantha! Back where I belong Next weigh in tomorrow! Next weigh in tomorrow!
 61 years old; 5'2"
 Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
 August ending weight 147.5 (August loss 0.7 lbs)
 September starting weight - 147.3
 Spetember goal -142.3 (Same as July)
 Ultimate goal - 135.0
 I generally do a Friday (F) weigh-in and am adding a Monday (M) and Wednesday (W) weigh-in for accountability. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.
 📌 1st - 147.3 (Trend Weight 147.8)
 2nd (M) - 148.1 (Trend Weight 147.8)
 3rd (T) - 149.0 Ouch! (Trend Weight 147.9)
 4th (W) - 148.8 (Trend Weight 148.0)
 6th (F) -
 📌 8 th -
 9th (M) -
 11th (W) -
 13th (F) -
 📌 15th -
 16th (M) -
 18th (W) -
 20th (F)
 📌 22nd -
 23rd (M) -
 25th (W) -
 27th (F) -
 📌 29th -
 📌 30th -
 September Loss - ??
 Thoughts: Still headed back in the right direction. Activity level up - I'm 5 for 5 days of exercise!
 September Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)- Move to 2-week meal plans 👀
- Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
- Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
- No calorie intake after 8pm.
- No calorie intake before 10am, edging towards noon for a 16:8 IF
- Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 4025 ⬆
- Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 21 ➖
- Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day - 5 for 5 with 1 mile walk on rest day
 
 4-Week Progress: 
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            @SamanthaLouiseMence so glad you’re still here and creating these challenges!
 Original starting weight - 230
 September starting weight - 206.6
 August goal - 201.5
 Ultimate goal - 160
 1st - 206.6
 8th -
 15th -
 22nd -
 29th -
 Total lost September:4
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            Week 8 of 50 week challenge. Had a good week, tried some new recipes, had some home made apple pie within calories. Not overly hungry. In the zone.
 Original starting weight - 226 week 1
 September starting weight- 220 week 7
 September Goal - 215
 Ultimate Goal - 176
 Week 8 6th 217 (3lbs down whoopee 9/50)
 Week 9 13th
 Week 10 20th
 Week 11 27th
 Total loss for September 3lbs
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            61 years old; 5'2"
 Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
 August ending weight 147.5 (August loss 0.7 lbs)
 September starting weight - 147.3
 Spetember goal -142.3 (Same as July)
 Ultimate goal - 135.0
 I generally do a Friday (F) weigh-in and am adding a Monday (M) and Wednesday (W) weigh-in for accountability. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.
 📌 1st - 147.3 (Trend Weight 147.8)
 2nd (M) - 148.1 (Trend Weight 147.8)
 3rd (T) - 149.0 Ouch! (Trend Weight 147.9)
 4th (W) - 148.8 (Trend Weight 148.0)
 6th (F) - 148.1 (Trend Weight 148.0)
 📌 8 th -
 9th (M) -
 11th (W) -
 13th (F) -
 📌 15th -
 16th (M) -
 18th (W) -
 20th (F)
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 23rd (M) -
 25th (W) -
 27th (F) -
 📌 29th -
 📌 30th -
 September Loss - ??
 Thoughts: I did tweak my goals for September. Because the no calorie intake after 8pm has been effective for me, and I'm not a breakfast eater by nature, I figured I was already at a 12-13 hour fast. I'm gradually moving towards a 16:8 IF. Other than my sweet cream in my coffee, I don't think it will be too hard to get there - and it will help me maximum my limited calories at lunch and dinner.
 I fell off my strength training in a big way, so I joined a Squat & Lunge challenge in another thread here. My "regular" routine is pushups, squats, lunges, arm circles, side bends, and tricep lifts. I'm aiming for 3 days on / 1 rest day. I'm accelerating the reps as I go, being mindful of my arthritic knees and avoiding injury. The ultimate goal is consistency, and I think the accountability of a challenge will help.
 Anytime I stress my body, I see a fluid gain. Sure enough, I saw just that earlier this week. I've upped the water intake and am powering thru. I never get a "whoosh," but it is starting to fall off.
 September Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)- Move to 2-week meal plans 👀
- Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
- Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
- No calorie intake after 8pm.
- No calorie intake before 10am, edging towards noon for a 16:8 IF
- Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 3777 ⬇
- Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 22 ⬆
- Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day - 5 for 5 with 1 mile walk on rest day
 
 4-Week Progress: 
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            Original starting weight - 172.6
 September starting weight - 138.3
 August goal - 133
 Ultimate goal - 120
 Weigh in day on Friday
 1st - 138.3
 6th- 137.1
 13th
 20th
 27th
 30th
 September loss: (-1.2 lbs of 5.3 lbs)3
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            🌈🦂🍕!!!!
 Original starting weight - 215
 September starting weight - 203.0
 September goal - 195
 Ultimate goal - 125
 1st - 203.0
 🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦🥦5
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            Female, 5'3", 58 years old for 14 more days.
 I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends.
 Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
 August goal was 155 (Same as July goal) - lost 1.4 pounds for the month of August, lost 2.0 pounds in the month of July lost 0.7 pounds in the month of June. Slow going, but going. 4.1 pounds lost in 3 months, but 30 lost in 10 months so happy with that. It would be great to have lost 40 by October 28.19 - 2 months to lose 10 pounds, a girl can hope ; - )
 September goal 153
 Ultimate goal is 115
 September 01 - 158.6
 September 02 - 160.2 - Holiday weekend festivities caught up with me a bit. Hopefully I can get rid of that in a few days. Gained 1.6 in 1 day, took me almost 2 months to lose that much. It comes back way faster than I can lose it.
 September 03 - 161.7 - ouch. I am sure that tomorrow will be better.
 September 04 - 159.6 - still up, but heading in the right direction
 September 05 - 159.3 - I will try to get in extra workouts today.
 September 06 - 159.8
 September Loss/Gain: Gain 1.2 lbs4
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            Original starting weight (March 2013) - 175.4
 Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
 Ma4 4, 2019 starting weight - 144.0 (ten-day rolling average 142.1)
 Ultimate goal - Maintain around 143 (range between 142 - 148)
 I achieved my goal this Winter, and I've been trying to keep it off.
 May:
 May 5: Should be May 2; I was away from scale since April 28. 144.0 (10-day average 142.1).
 May 30: 144.0 (10-day average 144.8)
 June:
 June 6: 145.4 (10-day average 146.0)
 June 11: 144.0 (10-day average 145.4)
 June 20: On the river!
 June 21: On the way home from the river! Scale weight June 22 was 143.2.
 June 28: 145.2 (10-day average 145.0)
 July:
 July 5: 151.2 (10-day average 147.5)
 July 11: 146.0 (10-day average 147.8)
 July 19: 142.4 (10-day average 146.6)
 July 26: 144.2 (10-day average 145.6)
 July 31: 145.4 (10-day average 145.6)
 August:
 August 2: 143.0 (10-day average 144.8)
 August 10: 142.4 (144.4 or 142.7 depending how you count) **
 August 16: 143.8 (10-day average 144.5)
 August 23: 146.2 (10-day average 146.5)
 August 30: 146.0 (10-day average 146.7)
 September:
 September 6: 143.8 (10-day average 145.1)
 September 13:
 September 20:
 End of summer (12:50 PDT September 23):
 Weight lost this week: If I read this right, I'm getting back on track! I am moving back towards my goal, and I'm really close. Scale is down 2.2 pounds compared to a week ago, and ten-day average is 1.6.
 September Goal: Keep my ten-day average to weigh at or below 145 (starting March 1 at 144.9)
 September Actual: It's too early to tell, but I'm being optimistic. My last entry will be 23 September when summer ends and daylight in the Northern Hemisphere retreats to less than 12 hours per day.
 Challenge Weight loss goal: Maintain between 142 - 148.
 Actual Weight loss for the challenge: I'm doing alright.
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            Original starting weight - 78kg
 September starting weight - 76.9kg
 September goal - 74kg
 Ultimate goal - a healthy weight
 Weigh in day on Friday:
 1st - 76.9kg
 6th - 76.3kg
 13th
 20th
 27th
 30th
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            63 years old; 5’7” tall
 Original starting weight 2015 -236
 Starting Weight June, 2018 - 219.4
 September 2019 starting weight - 181.8
 September Goal - 178
 Ultimate goal - 170 for now
 1st-181.8
 6th-183.4 😡
 13th-
 20th-
 27th
 Total loss for September: +1.6lbs6
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            Original starting weight -190lbs
 September starting weight - 173lbs (salt bloat from another birthday dinner)
 September goal - 168lbs (my goal will always be to lose 5lbs. Anything else is gravy 
 Ultimate goal - 168lbs (also I don't want to be overwhelmed. So ultimate goal will always be my goal for that month). I haven't been in the 160s in a few years so serious goal.
 1st -173
 7th- 171.4 - saw 170 earlier this week. Got to keep these family & friends gatherings in check. All the lovely salty meals are messing me up.4
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            Female, 5'3", 58 years old for 13 more days.
 I will be weighing daily, it keeps me accountable and motivated and shows trends.
 Starting weight October 28.18 - 191
 August goal was 155 (Same as July goal) - lost 1.4 pounds for the month of August, lost 2.0 pounds in the month of July lost 0.7 pounds in the month of June. Slow going, but going. 4.1 pounds lost in 3 months, but 30 lost in 10 months so happy with that. It would be great to have lost 40 by October 28.19 - 2 months to lose 10 pounds, a girl can hope ; - )
 September goal 153
 Ultimate goal is 115
 September 01 - 158.6
 September 02 - 160.2 - Holiday weekend festivities caught up with me a bit. Hopefully I can get rid of that in a few days. Gained 1.6 in 1 day, took me almost 2 months to lose that much. It comes back way faster than I can lose it.
 September 03 - 161.7 - ouch. I am sure that tomorrow will be better.
 September 04 - 159.6 - still up, but heading in the right direction
 September 05 - 159.3 - I will try to get in extra workouts today.
 September 06 - 159.8
 September 07 - 159.7 - So the first week of the month is a bit of a bust so far, but I am determined to push through.
 September Loss/Gain: Gain 1.1 lbs2
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