**Accountability Buddies**: Lose 20lbs by April 5

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  • nighthawk584
    nighthawk584 Posts: 2,023 Member
    Starting Weight on 4/1/2019: 280
    Current Challenge Weight: 195.6
    Goal Weight: 180 (this is my ultimate goal weight from when I started my WLJ last April. It will mark a 100 lb total weight loss. These last 15 lbs will most likely be the toughest for me, but I will give it my best shot! Good luck everyone!)

    W1 12/1: 195.6
    W2 12/8: 193 (upped my workouts this past week, but have been eating back all my calories...apparently not enough! I'll take it though :) We'll see if it holds by next week.)
    W3 12/15: 191.6 (Thought for sure I would gain some back this week but reduced my salt intake and not retaining as much water now.)
    W4 12/22: 192.6 (yesterday I was 190.8, but today is weigh-in for the challenge. I'm used to these wild swings. They've been happening since day one of my journey. No worries.... Merry Christmas everyone!)
    W5 12/29: 192.4

    W6 1/5:
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    W14 3/1:
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    W18 3/29:

    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • louise_gets_lean
    louise_gets_lean Posts: 24 Member
    I'd love to be held accountable! So here goes:
    Current Weight: 64kg
    Goal Weight: 58kg

    W1 12/1:******
    W2 12/8:*******
    W3 12/15:*******
    W4 12/22:*******
    W5 12/29: 64kg

    W6 1/5:
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    W14 3/1:
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    W18 3/29:

    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • bspringer544
    bspringer544 Posts: 155 Member
    edited December 2019
    Current Weight: 176.4
    Goal Weight: 155

    W1 12/1:
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    W4 12/22: 176.4
    W5 12/29: 171.4 (Take THAT Christmas!)

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    W18 3/29:

    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • goatg
    goatg Posts: 1,399 Member
    goatg wrote: »
    Current Weight: 132
    Goal Weight: 122
    Just signed up for a race on 5/31. Goal is to get to race weight, 122, by then.

    W1 12/1:
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    W4 12/22: 132
    W5 12/29: 131.6

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :

  • jimboden3
    jimboden3 Posts: 335 Member
    Starting Weight: 240 (July 2019)
    Challenge Starting Weight: 218.1 (Dec 1, 2019)
    Goal Weight: 198

    W1 12/1: 218.1 - Enjoyed Thanksgiving but didn't succumb to it
    W2 12/8: 217.2 - Continuing to move in the right direction
    W3 12/15: 218.1 - Yikes! I need to commit to exercising harder ... starting right now.
    W4 12/22: 216 - That's better. I'm going to chalk last week up to water weight and maybe getting a little too lax on the holiday party eating. I'm close to my second milestone goal of 215 by EOY so 1 more pound in 9 days seems easily within reach. That being said, I'm going to need to move the needle a bit faster to get down 20 lbs by April 1st.
    W5 12/29: 218.3 - Arrgh! With friends last night to watch The Ohio State - Clemson game last night (my daughter was there as part of the OSU marching band) but I 'snacked' on way too many of those soft pretzel bites (with all that salt) and I think I have some excess water as my weight jumped. I'm more than a little disappointed that December looks to be my first month of no forward progress since I started trying to lose weight. With one more party on New Year's Eve ahead, I'm going to need to be on my best (mindful eating) behavior and it looks like I have an extra long workout ahead of me today.

    What I'm learning about myself: It's not enough to just want it - steadfast commitment is really needed if you're serious about attaining your goals.

    W6 1/5:
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    W14 3/1:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself:
  • goyologo
    goyologo Posts: 138 Member
    Current Weight: 143.8
    Goal Weight: 135

    W1 12/1: 143.8
    W2 12/8:--traveling--
    W3 12/15: 145.0
    W4 12/22: 144.0
    W5 12/29: 143.2

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • quemalosuerte
    quemalosuerte Posts: 242 Member
    Starting weight: 271.9
    Challenge starting Weight: 241.2
    Challenge goal Goal Weight: 215-220
    Ultimate goal: 165

    W1 12/1: 241.6 up .4 from yesterday, but not bad for having cooked a full thanksgiving meal for my husband and our friend.

    W2 12/8: traveling. No scale available.
    W3 12/13: 240.2. Down 1 pound this challenge. Was 239.8 yesterday. Actually did pretty good in Chicago last weekend. 14k steps walking around downtown on Saturday and even went on the viewing ledge on top of the Willis (sears) tower. Did not overdo the tapas friday night or the deep dish on Saturday, but definitely had my share of wine at my in-laws and snacks on the drive back to iowa. Bouncing around these 5lbs is getting a bit old, but at least i am maintaining, not gaining. I have a full week until my next Christmas, but my husband’s birthday is this week and it will be too cold to go running in sunday, i bet. Hoping for a small loss this coming week, then another small loss of maintenance over the holiday.

    W4 12/22: 241.3 Didn’t post. Don’t know why.
    W5 12/29: 241.3 this really has been a maintenance month. Wow. But taking into account the amount of pasta I’ve eaten this week and the sheer amount of mothing I’ve been doing, it’s surprising I’m not up. They’re opening a Planet Fitness across the street and I’m thinking of joining. I liked it when I had a membership at my old apartment, and winter is not a good time for running outside.

    W6 1/5:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    @metubal, I share your grrr. I gained it all back and then some, and now am at my heaviest. MFP helped me lose 15. I wish you great strides forward in this group- we'll do this again and keep it off. One day at a time...
  • BecMarty14
    BecMarty14 Posts: 351 Member
    Current Weight: 155
    Goal Weight: 135

    W1 12/1: Didn't start yet
    W2 12/8: Didn't start yet
    W3 12/15: 155.4 waist: 31"
    W4 12/22: 154.6 waist: 30.5"
    W5 12/29: 157.2 waist: 30"
    I'm doing a 30 day challenge: 50 burpees, lunges, jump squats & 100 squats per day as my evening workout in addition to the weekly routine I already do in the morning. Essentially trading at least 20 min of sitting on the couch snacking for a total body burn out. Apparently, my combination increased weight while decreasing waist. I'm not going to complain! I feel more toned and lean.

    W6 1/5:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :

  • angelakbenson
    angelakbenson Posts: 1 Member
    I am just back to My Fitness Pal and a month late to this challenge.. but count me in!

    Current Weight: 170
    Goal Weight: 130

    W1 12/1:
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    W5 12/29: 169

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    W14 3/1:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • kerritho
    kerritho Posts: 25 Member
    Current Weight:150
    Goal Weight:128

    W1 12/1:
    W2 12/8:
    W3 12/15:150
    W4 12/22:148
    W5 12/30: 147 (travelling 29/12)


    Christmas was hard but at least I'm not up - that was my big fear.



  • jenn990205
    jenn990205 Posts: 1,207 Member
    My weigh-in days are Mondays (usually the highest day of the week) My goal is to get between 135-138 even on a Monday by the end of this challenge and officially be in maintenance.

    Current Weight: 144.4
    Goal Weight:135-138

    W1 12/1: 144.4 extremely exaggerated number due to Thanksgiving, 5 day weekend with lots of alcohol, TOM, and still getting over shingles
    W1 12/2: 145.7 I have gained almost 8 pounds since Wednesday. Obviously carbs, sodium, alcohol, and not real weight. Hopefully be back down next week.
    W2 12/9: 138.8 and I am back down. This is my best Monday weigh-in ever!
    W3 12/16: 142.2 This is Tuesdays weigh-in. Forgot yesterday. We had 2 parties and a 3 day weekend. Should be down soon.
    W4 12/23: 144.5 I am ready for January! This has been a rough month, lol
    W5 12/30: 143.7 So ready to stop partying and eating, lol! Next week I hope to be back in the 130's
  • SheilaCali
    SheilaCali Posts: 737 Member
    edited December 2019
    @jenn990205, how do you lose so fast? Lots of water or cardio? Tell me your secrets! I've not seen the 130's for a couple of years now. I've been stuck in the 150's all year...
  • eminater
    eminater Posts: 2,477 Member
    edited December 2019
    Starting Weigh on MFP 257.8 lbs

    Current Weight: 219.0 lbs
    Challenge Goal Weight: under 200 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: under 150 lbs

    W1 - W4 ******
    W5 12/30: 219.0 lbs

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • Anna247exo
    Anna247exo Posts: 41 Member
    Current Weight: 212
    Goal Weight: 192

    W1 12/1: 212
    W2 12/8: 211
    W3 12/15: 211.4
    W4 12/22: 211.4
    W5 12/29: 211.4 😩

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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  • mizlola86
    mizlola86 Posts: 10 Member
    Current Weight: 267
    Goal Weight: 245 (I'm going for it!!! I will be difficult over the holidays, but I am committing to logging in no matter what!)
    W1 12/1: 267
    W2 12/8: 265.4
    W3 12/15: 263.4
    W4 12/22: 262.8
    W5 12/29: 267.2
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself : Holy crap! I am up 4.4lbs! Me and ham just can't hang like we used to. Looks like I retain water when I eat it. It was SO good, though! I ate some every day. Just keeping it real.
  • metubal
    metubal Posts: 290 Member
    Current Weight: 182.4
    Goal Weight: 160 for the challenge
    Ultimate goal:135.

    W1 12/1:
    W2 12/8:
    W3 12/15:
    W4 12/22:182.4
    W5 12/29: 181.5

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :

    I increased sleep to 5hrs25mins this week and it decreased late night snacking a little bit. I also increased water intake to 6 cups. Feeling pretty good about my commitment so far:)
  • Jamie2663
    Jamie2663 Posts: 779 Member
    Current Weight:169.5
    Goal Weight:140

    W1 12/1: 169.5
    W2 12/8: 168.2
    W3 12/15: 164.5
    W4 12/22: 170.1
    W5 12/29: 168.9


    What I've learned about myself : I allow the Holiday's to derail my progress but was able to get back on track again.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,896 Member
    Current Weight: 143.6
    Goal Weight: 135

    I weigh in on Monday.

    W5 12/29: 143.6

    W6 1/06:
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    W14 3/02:
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    Final!!!! 4/01:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • calue17
    calue17 Posts: 8 Member
    Current Weight: 230
    Goal Weight: 175

    W1 12/1:
    W2 12/8:
    W3 12/15: 233.4 BMI 37.5 BF 41.2
    W4 12/22: 228.6 BMI 36.7 BF 40.9
    W5 12/29: 230.0 BMI 37.9 BF 41.2

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself : So far, that I just like food too much...need to modify portions!!
  • sexyjack87
    sexyjack87 Posts: 4 Member
    edited January 2020
    Hello everyone, just joined and I am very excited. My goal weight is 145. My weight currently fluctuates between 153-158 depending on what I eat and because I have been recently diagnosed with a hereditary form of PKD (Polycystic Kidney disease). Everything is under control accept my weight. Im ready to get this weight and bloat under control in order to stay healthy, feel stronger, and live longer! Ready, set, go....

    Current Weight:155-158
    Goal Weight:140-145

    W1 12/1:
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    Started 01/01/2020

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself :

  • preservation666
    preservation666 Posts: 33 Member
    I started my journey on 30th december 2019 so I am a little late to the party but hope this helps me stick to it and not weigh every day.

    Current Weight: 248
    Goal Weight: 228
    Ultimate weight: 154

    W1 12/1:
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    W5 12/29:

    Started 01/01/2020

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself :
  • blackrazberry
    blackrazberry Posts: 2 Member
    edited January 2020
    Thanks for creating this group! It's January 1st and with the help of this app, I actually lost a few pounds over the holiday. Definitely a first! I'm determined to keep it going and am hopeful that support will help! I'm also doing Dry January and plan to do Plant-based February so those should help as well.


    Current Weight: 146.2
    Goal Weight: 139

    W1 12/1: 147.8
    W2 12/8: 152.2
    W3 12/15: 151.2
    W4 12/22: 148.8
    W5 12/29: 146.2

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself :
  • Super new to the challenge side of things. Hope I'm doing this right sorry if I'm not.

    Current Weight:275
    Goal Weight:255
    Ultimate Weight: 150

    W1 12/1:
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    Starting 1/1/2020
    W6 1/5: 275
    W7 1/12:
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    W10 2/2:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself :
  • yelliezx
    yelliezx Posts: 633 Member
    Current Weight: 186.5
    Goal Weight: 160

    W1 12/1: 186.5
    W2 12/8: 183.3
    W3 12/15: 182.5
    W4 12/22: 180.8
    W5 12/29: DNW - Out of town

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
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    What I've learned about myself :
  • guppi03
    guppi03 Posts: 21 Member
    Hi Everyone,
    I’m a long time user of MFP but I’ve never really joined the communities. I’ve been taking two steps forward and one step back for about 5 years now, moving closer to my goals but never quite reaching them before back sliding a bit. I’m hoping that you can all help me out. Starting a little late here but I hope to meet the 20 by Apr anyway as Jan-June tends to be my stepping forward months. I’m really aiming to finally reach my ultimate goal weight. Good luck everyone. Can’t wait to get to know you all.

    Current Weight: 158.4 lbs
    Goal Weight: 140 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 lbs

    W1 12/1:
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    W5 12/29: did not join until 1/1

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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :
  • guppi03
    guppi03 Posts: 21 Member
    edited January 2020
    jenn990205 I love your way of updating us.
  • cedarfoxy
    cedarfoxy Posts: 72 Member
    Initial Weight: 220.2 BF 48.5% (106.8 lbs fat)
    Goal Weight: 200 BF 35% (70 lbs fat)
    Height 5'6"
    Age 33
    Gender nonbinary

    Week Date Weight Body fat Pounds of fat
    W1 11/27: 220.2 BF 48.5% (106.8)
    W2 12/4: 220.9 BF 48.0% (106.0)
    W3 12/11: 220.9 BF 46.0% (101.6)
    W4 12/18: 222.4 BF 45.4% (101.0) <joined 12/23>
    W5 12/25: 219.5 BF 46.3% (101.6)

    W6 1/1: 220.8 BF 47.3% (104.4)
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    W15 3/4:
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    Final!!!! 4/1:
    Total loss:
    What I've learned about myself :