Lose 5lbs + in December 2019

tiabirdie56
tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,969 Member

For Samantha, @SamanthaLouiseMence, until she returns.


Back for another month....
As usual, post as often or as little as you like. This is an open challenge, anyone can join or leave whenever they please.
Please be polite respectful to each other, we are all on this journey together and we all know how hard it can be.

So use the format below for yourselves adjusted to your personal weigh in days, that way we aren’t just posting random numbers lol.

Original starting weight -
December starting weight -
December goal -
Ultimate goal -

1st -
8th-
15th -
22st -
29th -


Total loss for December -


Let’s smash it guys :) x

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  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,969 Member
    edited December 2019
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW

    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.


  • CoMoKate
    CoMoKate Posts: 23 Member
    Original starting weight - 191
    December starting weight - 178
    December goal - 170
    Ultimate goal - 140

    1st - 178
    8th-
    15th -
    22st -
    29th -


    Total loss for December -
  • Original starting weight: 142
    December starting weight: 135
    December goal: 130
    Ultimate goal: 127

    2nd: 135
    9th:
    16th:
    23rd:
    30th:

    I’m switching to calorie counting this month to see how it will work for me, I have a girlfriend who just lost 13 pounds calorie counting, it’s easy to track on the MFP app so I’m going to give it a go!! This is a great challenge for December, with all the holiday parties maybe we will be more aware and stay away from the treat table!!
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    edited December 2019
    Just thinking of how I could be under 120 with a lot of hard work sounds amazing.

    The end of November really got me...with being at home, having more access to ice cream and junk food. It happens and December is here!

    Thinking about the end of December will be an even bigger challenge than Thanksgiving week. I will not be working (neither FT nor PT) from 12/21 to 12/31. My last day at the seasonal PT job will be the 16th - I'm done.

    BUT...I am so excited to finally have time for the gym again. My husband and I will do our best to go as much as possible from the 21st to 31st.

    Give me strength, y'all!

    MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
    Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
    December Starting Weight: 122.2 lbs
    December Goal: 119.2 lbs

    Height: 5ft

    Ultimate Goal: 115 lbs
    Maintenance Goal: 110 to 115 lbs

    Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday

    Dec 2: 123 at 8am ... I am not sweating this gain, we gain and we lose all the time. A downward trend is key.
    Dec 6:
    Dec 9:
    Dec 13:
    Dec 16:
    Dec 20:
    Dec 23:
    Dec 27:
    Dec 30:

    Total Loss for December: +0.8 lbs

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to Nov 2019: 25.2 lbs
  • Original starting weight - 245
    December starting weight - 245
    December goal - 240
    Ultimate goal - 168

    3rd - 245
    8th-
    15th -
    22st -
    29th -


    Total loss for December -
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    WooHoo! Thank you @tiabirdie56 "See" ya for my Wednesday check-in!

    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)

    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5

    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 (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) -
    6th (F) -
    📌 8th (S) -
    9th (M) -
    11th (W) -
    13th (F) -
    📌 15th (S) -
    16th (M) -
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: Fixed a typo in yesterday's weight. Missed my workout and got very few steps yesterday, just not feeling up to par. I started the Quench 5 Day Plan today. Will see what the week looks like at the end of it. It's not a diet plan, it's a plan to increase more effective plant-based hydration into your life.

    Morning smoothie was only 97 calories, and not particularly filling - so probably not a sustainable breakfast substitution. The plan makes using that morning smoothie as breakfast optional. I'll either need to make it more substantial, or make sure breakfast is light to stay within calorie range.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 3631 ⬇
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 39 ⬇
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/5-8 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

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  • juniormints74
    juniormints74 Posts: 60 Member
    Yay a December thread! :) As usual, I weigh myself once a month so I'll post my results the first of each month. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays everyone! <3

    Original Starting Weight: 182.4 lbs.
    December Starting Weight: 159.8 lbs.
    December Goal: 154 lbs.
    Ultimate Goal: 130 lbs.

    Dec 1st: 159.8 lbs.
    Jan 1st:



    Total Loss for December:
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,545 Member
    Female, 59, 5'3"
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    December goal: 152.6
    May goal: 130.0
    Ultimate goal: 112-115

    November total: Loss 0.2

    December 01 - 157.6
    December 02 - 157.6
    December 03 - 158.4
    December 04 - 158.0

    December running Loss/Gain: Gain 0.4
  • 171lake
    171lake Posts: 894 Member
    Original starting weight - 172.6 (12/1/18)
    December starting weight - 129.8
    December goal - 125.8
    Ultimate goal - 120

    3rd: 129.8
    10th:
    17th:
    24th:
    31st:
  • gewel321
    gewel321 Posts: 718 Member
    Original starting weight -250
    December starting weight -227
    December goal -220
    Ultimate goal -175

    1st -227
    8th-
    15th -
    22st -
    29th -


    Total loss for December -0
  • VpinkLotus
    VpinkLotus Posts: 849 Member
    Ok here we go.
    I’m 42 years old and 5’1” tall

    Original starting weight - 145
    December starting weight - 144
    December goal - 138
    Ultimate goal - some place between 122-125

    1st - 144.2
    8th-
    15th -
    22st -
    29th -


    Total loss for December -
  • stella7x7
    stella7x7 Posts: 2,597 Member
    Sw-2017-314.4
    1st GW- 199.0
    Dec.GW- 239.0
    Dec.1- 245.4
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 3,969 Member
    •Lose 5 lbs in December 2019•

    Original starting wgt: 253
    December starting weight: 184.6
    December goal: 180
    ❄Updating every day through December.

    •Monday Updates•📌

    12/01 - 184.6 - My personal forbidden carbs (cookies, tortilla chips, chocolate) causing the uptick.
    📌12/02 - DNW
    12/03 - 185.6 - Needing some elimination 😟 and more water than I've been thirsting for. Indoor heat is really dehydrating me. Gonna have to force it for a few days.

    12/04 - 185.6


  • rikwaynik
    rikwaynik Posts: 724 Member
    December Start Weight: 237.2
    December Goal Weight: 234
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 190

    Dec 1: 237.2
    Dec 8:
    Dec 15:
    Dec 22:
    Dec 29:
    Dec 31:

    Although I weigh every morning, I will post here once a week. I got off track in November. Hope to get back on track with meal planning and regular gym time.

    Thanks for this challenge. All to best to all of you. :)
  • LisaW57
    LisaW57 Posts: 339 Member
    62 years old; 5'2"
    Original starting weight - 158.5 (12/30/2018)
    November 30 ending weight 145.6 November loss 1.7 lbs)

    December starting weight - 145.5
    December goal - 143.5/140.5

    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.

    Graph use showing a small fluctuation yesterday and a whoosh from today's weigh-in. Imagine it will balance out somewhere in the middle by Friday.

    📌 1st (S)- 145.5 (Trend Weight 145.8)
    2nd (M) - 145.0 (Trend Weight 145.7)
    4th (W) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 145.6)
    6th (F) -
    📌 8th (S) -
    9th (M) -
    11th (W) -
    13th (F) -
    📌 15th (S) -
    16th (M) -
    18th (W) -
    20th (F)
    📌 22nd (S) -
    23rd (M) -
    25th (W) - 🎄
    27th (F) -
    📌 29th (S) -
    30th (M) -
    📌 31st (T) - 🎉

    December Loss ~

    Thoughts: Forget to check in yesterday - it was my first day back at work and it was a bit crazy. I'm way off on my workouts. Need to get moving again.

    December Game Plan & Goals: (Use stats from Fitbit 7 Day Summary)
    • Continue Meal Planning
    • Log meals & exercise daily in MFP
    • Focus on daily 500 calorie deficit goal
    • No calorie intake after 8pm.
    • Hit Fitbit step goal of 5000 - 3071 ⬇
    • Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 34 ⬇
    • Hit strength training goal of 3 days on & 1 rest day

    Strength Training or Aerobics:
    Squats, lunges, push-ups (elevated), arm circles, side bends, & tricep lifts.
    • 12/1-4 - missed, missed, aerobics, Rest ✔
    • 12/5-8 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/9-12 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/13-16 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/17-20 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
    • 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

    30-Day Progress:

    4w.png