9 weeks til Christmas challenge starting 10/23

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  • sfinsc
    sfinsc Posts: 169 Member
    Love Christmas/holiday-targeted challenges. :) I've gotten to my (somewhat arbitrarily determined) goal weight, so this is just for me to keep myself motivated to keep working out and logging my calories. I'm also tracking body fat %, which for me is a better indicator of health at this stage. I have some fat stores in my lower belly and hips that I'd like to whittle down a bit more to look more toned.

    Height: 5'4"
    Gender: Female
    Challenge starting weight: 125.2 lbs.
    Challenge starting body fat %: 23.8% (checking once a month; next check-in 11/19)


    10/23:125.8
    10/30:125.2
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal: -
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas: -

    Challenge end body fat % goal: 23%
    Total fat loss goal by Christmas: 0.8%

    Actual body fat % at Christmas time:
    Actual body fat loss at Christmas time:
  • sfinsc
    sfinsc Posts: 169 Member
    nbbashar wrote: »
    The last 2 days I've been eating whatever my heart desires. I've got the seasonal cold and when I fall sick I fall off the wagon...bigtime.

    It's as if whenever I deviate from my diet plan for whatever reason, I just keep eating till I feel bloated and horrible and then look back and think why did i eat that?

    Anyone else struggle with this and any tips would be appreciated. TIA

    I've struggled with this a lot in the past as well, both when I'm sick and when I'm on my period. Recently, I tried doing the inverse when I got sick and got my period the same week. I made a decision to continue to eat only healthy foods and just observe how I felt. The difference was tremendous! My body just felt so much better and more capable of being able to fight off whatever I was struggling with, it was incredible. So perhaps go into it with an observer mindset and commit to eating healthy just to see how you feel? Logging notes in your MFP diary can help, too.
  • MelodiousMermaid
    MelodiousMermaid Posts: 380 Member
    Last week was a pretty good week -- several challenges, but powered through. 3.7 pounds down.


    Challenge starting weight- 223.5 lbs


    10/23- 223.5
    10/30- 219.8
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    Challenge End Weight Goal- 199 lbs or lower
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 24.5-31.5 lbs for the challenge period
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    I forgot to get on the scale this morning, oops, Ill weigh in tomorrow, lol
  • vanityy99
    vanityy99 Posts: 2,583 Member
    Oct/28/19- Today’s number on the scale shows me at 121.2

    10/30-121.0 o:)
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal- 112lbs
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 10lbs
  • whb2015
    whb2015 Posts: 94 Member
    Challenge starting weight-


    10/23- 212
    10/30- 210
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal- 190
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 22lbs
  • 171lake
    171lake Posts: 894 Member
    Challenge starting weight- 132.6


    10/23-132.6
    10/30- 131.8
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal- 124.6
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 8 lbs
    Actual Challenge weight loss .8 lbs

  • nbbashar
    nbbashar Posts: 34 Member
    nbbashar wrote: »
    10/28- 77kg /169.4 lbs
    10/30- 77kg
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal = 70kg/ 154lbs


    Remained the same. Surprised really given I've eaten whatever i wanted in the last 2 days. Hopefully this week will be a better week.
  • mersocial37
    mersocial37 Posts: 2 Member
    At least I haven't increased 😄

    10/24- 139
    10/30-138.5
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  • Une_Poire
    Une_Poire Posts: 58 Member
    Start 127, goal is 122 for 5# loss
    10/23 127
    10/30 126
    I briefly headed in the wrong direction, so I'm happy with 126 :)
  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 696 Member
    Good start, down 2.4 lbs week 1, week 2 i plan to up the exercise and watch the calorie intake. Good luck all.

    Challenge starting weight- 272.6


    10/23- 272.6
    10/30- 270.2
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal-262.6
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 10 lbs
  • KarenE58
    KarenE58 Posts: 15 Member
    edited October 2019
    Only down one pound, but at least it was down and not up. Must say I am struggling.

    10-23-167
    10-30-166
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    11-13
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    11-27
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    Challenge end weight goal 155 lbs.
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas-12 lbs
  • OY74NmFGBL
    OY74NmFGBL Posts: 384 Member
    I'm in! Just what I need for accountability. My journey started in 2016 after I started seeing a nutritionist. I lost 74 in one year and 82 total. I've done well maintaining until this summer when I started neglecting myself because work was sho stressful. Recently I remembered that I need to take care of me and be in control of myself. No more excuses!

    I'm trying to get back on track before Christmas so this is a great thread. I've slacked on working out but slowly working it back in this month.

    I actually weighed in this am though I dreaded it. Pretty close to my no go zone.

    Challenge starting weight-


    10/23-
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal- 131
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 8 lbs
  • beachwalker99
    beachwalker99 Posts: 1,002 Member
    Off to a good start! October’s been a little bumpy, so I’m happy to be back on track.

    Challenge starting weight- 182.4

    10/23 – 182.4
    10/30 – 180.2 (-2.2)
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    Challenge End Weight Goal: 174.9
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas: -7.5
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member

    10/23-152.8
    10/30-153.4 dang it
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal-144
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 8.8lbs
  • Chicagolms
    Chicagolms Posts: 7 Member
    I’m in. My goal is 160 by Christmas. I started using mfp about a month ago. I struggled with weight all my life and avoided the scale. I started working with a trainer whose focus is nutrition, sleep and walking. I was 191# on 8/20. Currently 177. I feel great. I want to continue this process.



    10/23-177
    10/30-175.9
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  • lhughes2019
    lhughes2019 Posts: 27 Member
    KarenE58 wrote: »
    Only down one pound, but at least it was down and not up. Must say I am struggling.

    10-23-167
    10-30-166
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    Challenge end weight goal 155 lbs.
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas-12 lbs

    I hear you Karen! What’s been going on this week that’s making it tough?
  • Kav39
    Kav39 Posts: 4 Member
    I'd like to join too, only 7 weeks until Xmas! :)
    I am looking for a positive motivated group to help me stick to my goals.
    I find smaller goals more manageable and successful, so I will start with just:
    - trying to do my 10K steps EVERY day,
    - drink 8 glasses of water a day,
    - and do some HIIT/intensive cycling three times a week
    - and log my food for the next 7 weeks...

    Challenge starting weight: 172 (78kg) Challenge end weight goal: 163 (74kg)
    Week 1: Nov 1 - 78kg = 172 pounds, cycle goal met 2/3, steps goal 0/7, water 2/7, logging 3/7
    So overall, week 1 was not great but can only get better!!!
  • angmarie28
    angmarie28 Posts: 2,885 Member
    well I got my workout in yesterday, not only did I walk 15,000 steps, but I also carried my 5 year old for about 5000 of those steps during trick or treating. She has asthma and a cold, and colds kick her butt, so she was struggling to keep up, even worse because it was pretty cold also.
  • KarenE58
    KarenE58 Posts: 15 Member
    lhughes2019 wrote: »
    KarenE58 wrote: »
    Only down one pound, but at least it was down and not up. Must say I am struggling.

    10-23-167
    10-30-166
    11-6
    11-13
    11-20
    11-27
    12-4
    12-11
    12-18
    12-25

    Challenge end weight goal 155 lbs.
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas-12 lbs

    I hear you Karen! What’s been going on this week that’s making it tough?

    Chocolate and making the mistake of coming home from work and just sitting around. It is dark out when I get home now but that is not a excuse, time to get started on Turbo Fire work outs. Thanks for asking, just what I needed for motivation.
  • bigblues11
    bigblues11 Posts: 203 Member
    Hello beautiful people! Late to the game but I'd like to join. I'm Jen and turning 50 in December. On a mission!

    Challenge starting weight-216.2


    10/23-
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal- Onederland!
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 17 pounds
  • lhughes2019
    lhughes2019 Posts: 27 Member
    Chocolate and making the mistake of coming home from work and just sitting around. It is dark out when I get home now but that is not a excuse, time to get started on Turbo Fire work outs. Thanks for asking, just what I needed for motivation.[/quote]

    Sounds like you have a good plan to make this week better, I look forward to seeing a loss reported (a loss is a loss no matter how small!)



  • KarenE58
    KarenE58 Posts: 15 Member
    lhughes2019 wrote: »
    Chocolate and making the mistake of coming home from work and just sitting around. It is dark out when I get home now but that is not a excuse, time to get started on Turbo Fire work outs. Thanks for asking, just what I needed for motivation.

    Sounds like you have a good plan to make this week better, I look forward to seeing a loss reported (a loss is a loss no matter how small!)



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    So far so good, now I just have to get though my days off.
  • anneshields001
    anneshields001 Posts: 1,092 Member
    I'd like to join in! Needing some extra accountability. Really want to get down another 10 pounds by Christmas!

    10/30- 204
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    Goal: 194
  • shellywelly123
    shellywelly123 Posts: 159 Member
    Challenge starting weight-173lbs I weigh on Fridays normally so will update my weights then.


    10/23- 169lbs
    10/30- 173lbs
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    Challenge End Weigh Goal-160
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas- 13lbs
  • MarcyMavin
    MarcyMavin Posts: 142 Member
    Getting in late. I am a sucky logger, so hoping some somewhat public humiliation will motivate me. Down about fifty from highest weight, at least fifty to go. Hoping to be down 10-15 Christmas. Good luck everyone!

    10/23- 194.8
    10/30- 197.8
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  • I_can_do_this2
    I_can_do_this2 Posts: 294 Member
    Hi Everyone,

    Well, here I am 1 week in. I'm down 2 lbs so very happy with my results this week - it's been a while since the scale has moved in the right direction. I'm tired of all the ups and downs so I'm trying to implement only those changes that I can live with for the rest of my life. I'm trying to focus on 3 positive changes each week - this week is: walking every day, no treats 6 days per week, drinking 8 glasses of water per day.

    Have a great week, everyone!

    Challenge starting weight is 226.4 lbs...

    10/28 - 226.4 lbs
    11/04 - 224.4 lbs - 2 lbs lost
    11/11 -
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    Challenge End Weight Goal - 216 lbs
    Total weight loss goal by Christmas - 10 lbs

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