Lose 5lbs + in October 2019

First challenge for me! Bring it on!

Original starting weight - 183
October starting weight -175
October goal - 170
Ultimate goal - 133



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Original starting weight - Not known/ no scales at the time
October starting weight - 144.4
October goal - 138.0
Ultimate goal - 120.0

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61 years old; 5'2"
Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
September 30 ending weight 148.0 (September gain 0.7 lbs)
October starting weight - 147.0
October goal - 145.0/142.0
Ultimate goal - 135.0

I have found Monday (M), Wednesday (W), Friday (F) weigh-in accountability works best for me. I've pinned the weekly weigh-in days for the challenge.

📌 1st - 147.0 (Trend Weight 147.4)
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October Loss ~

Thoughts: Here we go! As much as I believe in BIG goals, and would love to see a 5lb drop in a month, the weight is simply not coming off at that rate. I'm leaving the 5lb goal there for motivation, but I've added an intermediate goal of 2lbs. That is absolutely doable with consistency and discipline. Good luck everyone!

October Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)

• Move to 2-week meal plans - Need to start writing them down
• Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
• Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
• No calorie intake after 8pm.
• No calorie intake before 11am, edging towards noon for a 16:8 IF
• Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 2836 ⬇
• Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 32 ⬆
• Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

Strength Training:
Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts. Adding planks and transitioning regular push-ups to scapula push-ups.

• 10/1-4 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/5-8 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/9-12 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/13-16 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 10/29-31 - 50, 50, 50, Rest 11/1

Progress To Date:

I'm also in!! Beginning my 2nd month of carb cycling, lost 4 pounds in September, and I hope to lose at least 4 more in October (5 would be AWESOME!). I also weigh in on Friday mornings.

SW 165 lbs
CW 161 lbs
October Goal 156 lbs
UGW 135 lbs

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Total loss for October -

Original starting weight - 232 lbs
October starting weight - 227 lbs
October goal - 220 lbs
Ultimate goal - 175 lbs

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Total loss for October -

Original starting weight -222.4
October starting weight -222.4
October goal -212
Ultimate goal -150

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