JANUARY 2020 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE😀😀****

Jdubdub7 wrote: »

I'm curious - do any of you fine folks practice intermittent or extended fasting? If so, what are your windows?

I’ve been doing some variation of IF for over 2 years now. When I first started I was very strict and wouldn’t eat anything until 5:00pm. But I actually found it difficult to eat enough calories in such a short time frame.

Over the past year, I’ve found a WOE that really works for me. I have coffee in the morning, I have a protein shake (160cals) that I allow myself to drink from throughout the day. If I’m hungry, I have a sip and I’m usually fine. Anytime between 2-4pm, I’ll eat one of my veggie concoctions (butternut squash w/kale, roasted mixed veggies, kale&bean soup, veg chili, etc.). Then I’ll eat dinner with the family. I love being able to have a big dinner. (I still weigh all of my food. It’s totally possible to go over calories even if you’re eating OMAD).

Disclaimer: I didn’t read anything about IF before I started it. I probably don’t follow it as “written”, but this is what works for me. I kind of fell into this plan after having my gallbladder out in 2016. I felt sick after eating anything and changing up the timing of my food is the only thing that helped in the long run.

My diary is open. Yesterday is a good example of a typical day. Pretty much everything is listed as a snack or dinner.

One last thing...I’ve learned that if I’m hungry I should EAT! It’s important to listen to your body. This is a lifestyle for me. Not a diet. I am super close to my original goal of a 40lb loss. I feel like I’ve created some great habits that I can sustain once I move to maintenance.

Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
Original MFP starting weight (January 2018) - 168.2
December 31 starting weight - 146.4 (ten-day rolling average weight 145.2)
January goal - 143
Ultimate goal - Range between 142 - 148

I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I plan to check-in on Saturdays.

Dec 28: 144.6 (10-day average 145.2)
Jan 4: 144.8 (10-day average 145.3)
Jan 11: 143.6 (10-day average 144.4)
Jan 18:
Jan 25:
Jan 31:

Total loss for January: Finally! After a slow, steady increase the last quarter of 2019, I'm heading back towards goal, and I'm almost there. By scale, I've lost 3.2 pounds in January, and by my ten day average almost a pound. Yay!

Jan start Weight: 272.0lb
Jan Goal Weight: 267.0lb
Ultimate Goal Weight:210.0lb

Jan1 : 272.0
Jan 8: 270.0 Good start and probably will drop some holiday weight pretty quick
Jan15:
Jan 22:
Jan 29:
Jan 31:

My goal this week leading up to the 1-15 weigh in is to eat clean and exercise daily.

Katie_Hege2020 wrote: »

Just starting now but I don't think it's too late. I've been trying to lose weight but it has been a very slow progress. aka lost 10 lbs over the course of 2019. Hopefully a 30 day free trial with MFP will help me pick up the habits I need to get to 130lbs before my wedding.

It's never too late to start, and it is NEVER to SOON to start! Glad you're starting. Slow and steady is the way to go.

My Fitness Pal actually is free. Don't quit after 30 days. If you're doing the 30-day trial, it's for their premium service. There are some neat features with that service, and definitely it's nice to get rid of the ads. I had a three-month free trial for participating in a challenge. There wasn't enough benefit for me to continue, but if I did continue, I'd for sure do the annual fee rather than monthly. Much more affordable. If you miss premium after you get on the free standard plan, sign back up. Don't quit, though - this is a long journey, and MFP is a powerful tool to help guide you.

update
Jan start Weight:111,5 Kgrs
Jan Goal Weight:105.8Kgrs
Ultimate Goal Weight:95 Kgrs


Jan 5:111.5 Kgrs-245.8 lbs
Jan12:109.5-241.4 lbs
Jan 19:
Jan 26:
Jan 31:

Jan start Weight:159.8
Jan Goal Weight: 153.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

Jan1 :159.8
Jan 8:158.2
Jan15:
Jan 22:
Jan 29:
Jan 31:

I'm joining late! I've never had a problem with weight gain until I hit my late 40s, and now I want to get down to where my clothes fit well again. Doing a "dry January" as a bonus, but we'll see how it goes
Earlier last year weight: 145
Jan start Weight:140
Jan Goal Weight:136
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130

Jan1 : 140
Jan 8: 138.8
Jan15:
Jan 22:
Jan 29:
Jan 31:

Jan start Weight: 167
Jan Goal Weight:162
Ultimate Goal Weight:140

Jan13: 165.5
Jan 22:
Jan 29:
Jan 31:

Jan start Weight: 248
Jan Goal Weight: 235
Ultimate Goal Weight: 190

Jan1 : 248
Jan 6: 245
Jan13: 242
Jan 20:
Jan 27:
Jan 31:

I’ve gained 18 pounds since I graduated school in May ‘18. I’m not crazy set on what the scale says cause I’m also looking to gain muscle but I’d like to join the challenge anyway!

Jan start Weight: 135
Jan Goal Weight: 130
Ultimate Goal Weight: 120


Jan 8: 132
Jan15:
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