Lose 5lbs + in December 2019

Thank you @tiabirdie56 !!

69 yrs old...5'5" tall.

I weigh in on Mondays.

11/25 - DNW
11/30 - 142.8 at 7:30 a.m.

Highest weight: 192.2
December Start Weight: 143.6
December Goal Weight:140.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0

12/01 - 143.6 at 7:00 a.m.
12/02 - 142.4 at 5:30 a.m.
12/09 - 143.0 at 5:30 a.m.
12/16 - 142.6 at 5:30 a.m.
12/23 -
12/30 -
12/31 -

Chris

I am redoing my goals to start my weight with what I ended with in November. My December 1st was up from Thanksgiving Dinner & it doesn't seem fair to use that weight. I can do better than that!


My name is Donna & I am 59 years old. I am from the Midwest in the USA. 5’ 5.5” tall
Original starting weight – 253
December starting weight – 183.4
December goal – 178.4
Ultimate goal – 145 to 155 (We’ll see when we get closer)
December results for Challenge: TBD

01 - 187.4 Starting with a gain after Thanksgiving dinner last night. I’ll be working hard on this. I’m hoping to get back to my ending weight from November THEN lose 5 pounds on top of it. Am I dreaming? I don’t know. Stay tuned.
03 – 183.6 That’s more like it. Travel, Restaurants & Shopping this week. Most to far away places (lots of sitting). It will be a challenge to get a good weight for the 10th but I’m up for the task of trying!
10 – 188.4 And that is how you totally screw things up! Back to basics today!
17 – 187.7 up & down all week, ending with up, sadly. Gotta get a grip!
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31 - xxxxx

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) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
13th (F) - 144.7 (Trend Weight 144.7)
📌 15th (S) - 144.1 (Trend Weight 144.6)
16th (M) - 145.9 (Trend Weight 144.7) 😳
18th (W) - 145.3 (Trend Weight 144.9)
20th (F)
📌 22nd (S) -
23rd (M) -
25th (W) - 🎄
27th (F) -
📌 29th (S) -
30th (M) -
📌 31st (T) - 🎉

December Loss ~

Thoughts: Not sure what the spike was. Exercise is off and not drinking enough water, but calories in/out are within allowances. Scale is headed back down, tend is up but should level down when it catches up to the scale. I looked at three tend over the last 90 days to 6 months and this isn't terribly unusual. Plugging along.

I had my Fitbit off for a few days, I'll take a look at 7 day report once there is data. Still a couple of no data days, but here's what we have ...

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 2130
• Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily 29
• 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 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
• 12/9-12 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
• 12/13-16 - missed, 50, missed, Today: 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

90-Day Progress:

I just found this challenge. I’m starting 2 days late on November 26.

Starting weight: 184.0
Ending weight: TBD
Goal weight: 179.0

November 26: 184.0
November 27: 187.8
November 28: 185.6
November 29: 183.6
November 30: 182.4 Thanksgiving Dinner Feast tonight with family. I expect a gain on the scale tomorrow.
December 01: 187.4 I honestly ate child sized portions but I guess it adds up. My best figure is under 2300 but I did quick calories on MFP at 2350. I burned almost 2600 so I’m not sure I understand the gain when I know there was less calories in than out, but that’s carbs for ya! Okay so I am supposed to lose 5 pounds by Christmas and I gain 5 pounds overnight just by eating at maintenance! So I have my work cut out for me but I’m not a quitter so here goes nothing!
December 02: (Goal for 1st week: 183.0) Actual weight: 183.2 Yay! TMI potty helped tremendously as it had been a few days. So I have about made goal afterall and am pleased as punch! Now, to keep up the momentum!
December 03: 183.6 This must be a normal fluctuation. Everything was perfect yesterday-Calories, Carbs & Increased exercise. It will show up sooner or later because diligence always pays off.
December 04: 182.6 Very happy with the 1 lb loss. Travel & food tomorrow. Looking forward to all but the scale on the 6th!
December 05: Travel Day. Sitting during long drives. Shopping. Restaurants. However, what goes up must come down so no worries though I will dread the scale tomorrow. Yesterday was sloppy joes, baked beans & candy corn at a friend’s house. I should have ate it without the bun but I was starving.
December 06: 186.6 After travel weigh-in
December 07: 187.4 Birthday party today for DGS #4. He’s turning 2.
December 08: 188.4 No way to make the weekly goal.
December 09: (Goal for 2nd week: 182.0) Actual weight: 188.2
December 10: 188.8 Dinner at a friends. Chicken Alfredo pasta. Yikes! On a good note, I walked almost 21,000 steps yesterday and nearly 9 miles. Today I will be diligent and get back on track with the food plan!
December 11: 188.8 Decorating done. Wrapping marathon began last night. Its hard to do everything alone since my husband died. Its both a physical and an emotional challenge. I was not diligent after all last night. Today I will strive to be better.
December 12: 186.6 A nice Whoosh overnight after a very careful day of food planning. Very little movement and no exercising because of wrapping, wrapping, wrapping which continues to be ongoing. However, I’m proud I did well on my diet because I was HUNGRY all day! 1229 Calories is usually enough!
December 13: 184.0 Well there it is! Back to square one on my weight. I’ve lost 4.8 pounds in 3 days, does that count toward the 5 pounds? LOL, I think not! Okay, so the journey begins today. I don’t think 5 more pounds is possible, especially as we inch closer to the Holiday. And standing in one place all day wrapping, day after day, isn’t going to help the cause. But I will do what I can, when I can. I am, if nothing else, persistent.
December 14: 183.4 Better. Still no exercise. Still just wrapping. New fridge delivered today so I hauled a lot of food outside into the snowy weather to preserve, but otherwise, just standing in one place with scissors & tape in hand. Question: how many times can a person lose the scissors without even moving? Humph!
December 15: 183.6 Normal fluctuation. I had a very good day yesterday in regards to diet. Wrapped many more presents & worked putting food back into new fridge that was delivered. No time for any other movement or exercise but a good day overall. Today, However, I had an unexpected long trip out of town. Just arrived back home and dread the scale tomorrow because of my large lunch. No dinner necessary tonight, I will be full until tomorrow. Hoping for the best but expecting the worst tomorrow with my numbers.
December 16: Goal for 3rd week: 181.0 (Actual weight: 186.6) After travel weigh-in. It was a good lunch in the city, but not that good! More travel today, so again, lots of car sitting and lunch out. Tomorrow will not likely show any improvement.
December 17: 187.7 After travel weigh-in (again). From bad to worse! I’ve got to get a grip!
December 18: 188.2. Nothing but standing in one place wrapping, wrapping, wrapping. I need exercise but today will likely not be any different. We are also under a cold weather warning so I’m not going anywhere!
December 19:
December 20:
December 21:
December 22:
December 23: Goal for 4th week: 180.0
December 24:
December 25:
December 26:
December 27:
December 28:
December 29:
December 30:
December 31: Goal for 5th week: 179.0

Original starting weight - 265.8
December starting weight - 234.8
December goal - 230
Ultimate goal - 160

1st - 234.8
8th-233.8
15th - 231.4
22st -
29th -

Total loss for December - 3.4 thus far

Pretty proud of my progress so far, esp with all the holiday parties I have been to! The partying isn't over yet but I plan to stay on track! I feel so much better eating right that the occasional "splurge" meal just doesn't really appeal to me much!

We can do it!

@dawnbgethealthy - is it the water itself you are tired of or the increased bathroom runs? Not much you can do about the latter, other than count it as added steps / exercise. If it's the first, maybe your super water? Or substitute some fruits?

I have been aiming for losing this month also. Hoped to lose 5 pounds. I lose pretty slowly, though, even though I am faithful to keep my food diary and make it to the gym about 3 times a week.

Dec 01: 190.4
Dec 02: 189.8
Dec 03: 189.6 gym, 374 calories "burned"
Dec 04: 189.2
Dec 05: 187.8 gym, 345 calories
Dec 06: 188.4
Dec 07: 188.2
Dec 08: 187.8
Dec 09: 187.2
Dec 10: 188.2 gym, 368 calories
Dec 11: 188.2
Dec 12: 188.2 gym, 364 calories
Dec 13: 188.0 gym, 338 calories
Dec 14: 187.2
Dec 15: 187.2
Dec 16: 186.0 Wow! Did not expect that!
Dec 17: 187.2 gym, 369 calories
Dec 18: 186.6
Dec 19: 186.6

My weigh-in days will be Thursday. Would love to full be in maintenance by January, but we will see how December goes.

12/1 - 144.4 up 6.7 pounds because of my 5 day Thanksgiving holiday. Way to much fun!
12/5 - 139.4 back in the 130's at least. I'll take it!
12/12 - 136.8 I have been floating around 137 and 138 for the last couple of weeks. I do think this will go back up.
12/19 - 138.9 up a bit, but we are just super busy and have been drinking way more than usual at all of our parties.
12/26 -
12/30 -

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 05 - 156.8
December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.
December 15 - 157.5 - 2240 of water. Not going to push it today. I have been drinking more of it during my workouts. Since I have upped it I seem to be thirstier, so I guess that I am getting used to it. All the more motivation to weigh less so that I don't have to drink so much water : - P I have been doing lemon water first thing in the morning along with upping my intake to the recommended amount.
December 16 - 158.8 - I am taking fluctuations in stride more than I used to.
December 17 - 158.9 - Hoping to get this back down soon.
December 18 - 159.0 - And this is before I have even begun any holiday feasting. Definitely have been getting tired of the increase of water, but I have kept it up.
December 19 - 159.5 - Up yet again. I have changed my diet over the last 12 days to include 1/2 brown rice (1g fibre) and 1/4 kidney beans (2g fibre) and upped my water intake. Maybe I have to wait it out.
December 20 - 157.0 - I was low on water yesterday, only got 750ml in plus 2 coffees. I had a water bottle with me at work, but couldn't choke any down. Plus I was way to busy to have to go and find a washroom every 10 minutes. I didn't have to get up to pee at all during the night last night. Not the best way to lose 2 1/2 pounds in one day I am sure, but no regrets.
December 21 - 156.7 - Back down to 1500ml of water plus coffee each day. It is much more comfortable for me. Still working on the fibre, added a bit of oatmeal the last 2 days and it has a whopping 3g of fibre. Going to try to eat 1/2 of an apple each day too.

running loss/gain: Loss 0.9

Hey! What a great idea. I'm starting late but I'm heading home for the holidays and hope to not gain while I'm gone.

Original starting weight - ? I've been on this app for years. I can only see back a year now. My heaviest was 171.
December starting weight - 152
December goal - 150 would be a win!
Ultimate goal - 145 and improved flexibility with improvement to shoulder injury.

I hope everyone is doing well. I hope to hear from you!

Hanging with my family tends to be very inactive, I've emailed several people to see if I can tag along on their workouts (mom's Tai Chi, dad's curling, my brothers badminton, take the kids to the water park, aunties yoga) so we don't just eat and sit the whole time. Otherwise, I'll head to the gym on my own.

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) - 144.8 (Trend Weight 145.3)
📌 8th (S) - 143.8 (Trend Weight 145.0)
9th (M) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.9)
11th (W) - 144.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
13th (F) - 144.7 (Trend Weight 144.7)
📌 15th (S) - 144.1 (Trend Weight 144.6)
16th (M) - 145.9 (Trend Weight 144.7) 😳
18th (W) - 145.3 (Trend Weight 144.9)
20th (F) - 145.2 (Trend Weight 144.8)
📌 22nd (S) - 143.6 (Trend Weight 144.7)
23rd (M) -
25th (W) - 🎄
27th (F) -
📌 29th (S) -
30th (M) -
📌 31st (T) - 🎉

December Loss ~

Thoughts: Nice little whoosh. I've had a couple of those recovering from small spikes this month. Had a bit of a tummy bug last couple of days. Feeling better. Will be moving about more today prepping for Christmas.

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 - 1685
• Hit active minutes goal of 20 minutes daily - 0
• 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 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
• 12/9-12 - missed, missed, missed, Rest
• 12/13-16 - missed, 50, missed, Rest
• 12/17-20 - missed all. Getting good at rest days
• 12/21-24 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 12/25-28 - 50, 50, 50, Rest
• 12/29-31 - 50, 50, Rest

30-Day Progress:

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 05 - 156.8
December 06 - 156.7 - Wow, almost on track to lose one pound this first week. Shouldn't jinx myself : - )
December 07 - 156.9 - Upped my water.
December 08 - 157.5 - Haha, all of that water : - P
December 10 - 159.0 - Keeping up with my recommended body weight water 72-80 ounces, hope the weight gain goes away. I am not counting my coffee consumption, just pure water and herb tea.
December 11 - 157.2 - Another 2250 ml of water, glad to see that the weight gain from upping the water went away.
December 12 - 157.4 - 2000 ml of water. I don't think that the added water is long-term sustainable for me, but I am trying.
December 13 - 157.6 - 2250ml of water again. I had hoped that the scale would go in the other direction once I got used to the extra water, but nope. Calories are still in check. Going to a party tonight, so will have to eat light during the day and get all of the water guzzling and peeing out of the way early too.
December 14 - 158.5 - Nice holiday party, but gained one pound in one day. Hoping to be able to get rid of it, extra workouts today. Somehow managed 2250ml of water again, so that is 7 days.
December 15 - 157.5 - 2240 of water. Not going to push it today. I have been drinking more of it during my workouts. Since I have upped it I seem to be thirstier, so I guess that I am getting used to it. All the more motivation to weigh less so that I don't have to drink so much water : - P I have been doing lemon water first thing in the morning along with upping my intake to the recommended amount.
December 16 - 158.8 - I am taking fluctuations in stride more than I used to.
December 17 - 158.9 - Hoping to get this back down soon.
December 18 - 159.0 - And this is before I have even begun any holiday feasting. Definitely have been getting tired of the increase of water, but I have kept it up.
December 19 - 159.5 - Up yet again. I have changed my diet over the last 12 days to include 1/2 brown rice (1g fibre) and 1/4 kidney beans (2g fibre) and upped my water intake. Maybe I have to wait it out.
December 20 - 157.0 - I was low on water yesterday, only got 750ml in plus 2 coffees. I had a water bottle with me at work, but couldn't choke any down. Plus I was way to busy to have to go and find a washroom every 10 minutes. I didn't have to get up to pee at all during the night last night. Not the best way to lose 2 1/2 pounds in one day I am sure, but no regrets.
December 21 - 156.7 - Back down to 1500ml of water plus coffee each day. It is much more comfortable for me. Still working on the fibre, added a bit of oatmeal the last 2 days and it has a whopping 3g of fibre. Going to try to eat 1/2 of an apple each day too.
December 22 - 157.2
December 23 - 158.0 - Just a blip I think, I haven't begun the holiday feasting just yet! Well within my calorie range and lots of activity. Averaging 1500-1750ml of water plus coffee on top of that. My tracker has been saying 146 in 5 weeks...for more than 6 months lol.

running loss/gain: Gain 0.4