2020Lose 52 Pounds in 52 Weeks Challenge

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  • MelodiousMermaid
    MelodiousMermaid Posts: 380 Member
    Current Weight:
    194.2 (switching to 28-day average -- this morning's weigh-in was lower at 191.8.)

    Weekly change:
    -0.3

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    +1.7/+1.7/-2.9

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Getting some walks in.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal, added 100 more steps/day (current goal streak at 114 days).

    This week's challenges:
    • Struggling to add exercise to every day (was intending to do dog walks each day, but haven't been doing it.)
    • Most other issues are at a standard level, rather than excessively elevated, so while they are challenges, I'm a bit more functional following the cyclical change. Guess that's probably positive, even though they're still issues.

    I think I might be on to something for getting some intake consistency going. Today will be day 6, as long as it continues to go well. Since I was generally maintaining before, I decided I'd like to move to reporting based on a 28-day average. I think that will help me hold a better outlook on things too.

    Stats/SW/Goal
    High Weight/Stats:
    252.0 pounds, 5'1" F

    Challenge Starting Weight:
    197.1

    Goal:
    21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated around 140)

    History

    Last post (April 8):

    Current Weight:
    194.5

    Weekly change:
    +2.7

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    +2.0/+2.0/-2.6

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Getting some walks in.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal.

    This week's challenges:
    • Struggling to return to maintenance, let alone deficit.
    • Zero motivation.
    • Overwhelmed with so much to do in so many tasks and next to no help.
    • Skipped check-ins on both accountability threads because I couldn't find it in me to do it. Need to force myself to do it going forward.

    I'll be honest, I haven't really even had the inkling of motivation to do much of anything. Even distraction/procrastination tasks that have been mildly enjoyable/passable in the past bring no satisfaction now and seem to be more of a chore than anything. I'm guessing I'm in a downslump with my mental illness. Trying to "tick the boxes" but really struggling.

    On the upside, I've been generally maintaining for the month, with perhaps a small gain, but probably not because of monthly water weight. Truly, it's astounding considering what I've been taking in. My body must be sneaking extra NEAT in that I'm not noticing. My mind is in a state of disbelief, as it's considerably higher than any of the means I've used for calculating estimated TDEE or MFP's method.

    Q2 History:
    2020/04/08: 192.5
    2020/04/15: 191.8
    2020/04/22: 194.5
    2020/04/29: 191.8, 194.2 (28-day average)

    Q1 History:
    2020/01/01: 197.1
    2020/01/08: 192.5
    2020/01/15: 190.7
    2020/01/22: 187.2
    2020/01/29: 185.0
    2020/02/05: 184.1
    2020/02/12: 182.5
    2020/02/19: ???
    2020/02/26: ???
    2020/02/29 (end of month): 184.7
    2020/03/04: 181.2 (estimated using different scale)
    2020/03/11: 183.4
    2020/03/17: 189.4
    Original post:
    I'm not sure I have 52 pounds of fat that I want/need to lose at this point, but I'm close enough that I'm going to call myself "in."

    Starting weight: 197.1 pounds
    (HSW: 252, MFP restart: 242.7)
    5'1" F

    Goal: 21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated at 140-145)

    Current weight: 197.1
    Total challenge weight lost: 0.0

    This week's successes: Getting back into deficit after a maintenance break.
    This week's challenges: Extremely low motivation (for life-ing in general -- not out of the norm, as I battle physical and mental health issues on an ongoing basis).

    A heads up: I will likely go faster than 1 pound/week for the first 4-ish months, then looking to tighten up and go into a slow loss followed by a recomp phase. I'll likely make 52 pounds of weight loss on the scale with some skin loss (hopefully), along with lean mass having to do with the support of the fat stores I have. I am aiming to maintain/increase muscle mass and bone density, so that may throw off the scale results. I do hope to reach my goal body fat percentage by the year's end, whatever scale weight that puts me at.
  • ezbreeze6888
    ezbreeze6888 Posts: 78 Member
    10/10/2020 Challenge
    Eddie
    Highest Weight 11/1/2019: 282
    Challenge Start Weight: 1/6/2020: 260
    Phase 1 Goal 4/27: #1: 224 LBS. #2: Heal Herniated Disks in my neck without surgery (Achieved). #3: Be able to play golf club again (Achieved).
    Phase 2 Goal 7/27: #1: 198 LBS. #2: Free Dive for 1+ Minutes. #3: Run a 5K(Achieved).
    Final Goal 10/5: 189 LBS. & Run a 10K(Achieved).
    Exercise Goal: Minimum 4 workouts per week including minimum 1200 Leg Lifts/Leg Kicks/Side Leg Lifts/Sit Ups. Minimum 20 minutes stretching & abs, 20 minutes strength training, 20 minutes cardio per workout.

    1/13 Goal: 256 / Actual: 253.2 / -28.8 Over All / -6.8 for the Challenge
    1/20 Goal: 253 / Actual: 251.4 / -30.6 Over All / -8.6 for the Challenge
    1/27 Goal: 250 / Actual: 246.0 / -36.0 Over All / -14.0 for the Challenge.

    2/03 Goal: 248 / Actual: 244.4 / -37.6 Over All / -15.6 for the Challenge. 4 Workouts Achieved & 2 PT sessions. A little more movement in the neck. Swinging a golf club not so good, need to strengthen lower back.

    2/10 Goal: 246 / Actual: 238.6 / -43.4 Over All / -21.4 for the Challenge. 4 Workouts Achieved & 2 PT sessions. Neck getting a little better. Golf swing with weighted training club seems a little better. Maybe ready to hit a few balls on the range.

    2/17 Goal: 244 / Actual: 234.8 / -47.2 Over All / -25.2 for the Challenge. Fun Week but a tough one on the diet. 2 Days in the Bahamas… Stone Crab Claws & Mustard Sauce & Conch Salad! And 2 days out of town with family. Worked hard this weekend to get back under last week’s weight and actually lost a few pounds. Managed to get in 4 workouts & 1 PT session. 230 in my sights!

    2/24 Goal: 242 / Actual: 237.8 / -44.2 Over All / -22.2 for the Challenge. I think my body finally caught up with what is going on and put the brakes on the weight loss. Gave back a few pounds this week. That’s okay, hopefully it is muscle and I am still under my Weekly Goal. Eating Healthy and Working Out but I Need to fine tune my calorie intake and get back to logging in food daily.

    3/02 Goal: 240 / Actual: 237.6 / -44.4 Over All / -22.4 for the Challenge. Hope everyone had a great week! I’ve been eating healthy and exercising but still stuck at 237-238. Going to have to really watch my daily calorie intake and cut back on portions some. Still under weekly goal weight so that is a positive.

    3/09 Goal: 238 / Actual: 236.8 / -45.2 Over All / -23.2 for the Challenge. Hello All. Hope you had a good week. It has been a battle for me. My body is not making it easy for me. Finally got my neck feeling better and now I’m having issues with my middle and lower back. Workouts haven’t had the intensity I would like. Still managed to lose a pound and stayed under weekly goal weight.

    3/16 Goal: 236 / Actual: 235.2 / -46.8 Over All / -24.8 for the Challenge / -1.6 this week. Had a good start to the week but was out of town Thursday, Friday and Saturday and ate out a lot and missed a few workouts. Got back on track Saturday night and Sunday to get back under my weekly goal.

    3/23 Goal: 234 / Actual: 237.4 / -44.6 Over All / -22.6 for the Challenge / +2.2 this week. Good news / Bad News… Good news: I was able to play 2 rounds of golf and my neck and back are doing well. Bad news: (other than the world shutting down for Corona Virus) I was out of town for a couple days and ate out and take out and I gained a couple pounds back and I am above my weekly goal weight for the first time since I started November 1st. Doesn’t help that my gyms (even the community gym at my complex) are closed. Really need to bear down and stick to healthy eating and get my exercise in this week and get back on track with weekly weight goal! No Excuses!

    3/30 Goal: 232 / Actual: 234.4 / -47.6 Over All / -25.6 for the Challenge / -3.0 this week. Hope everyone is staying safe and virus free. Even more reason to eat healthy and get your vitamins and minerals in and keep your immune system strong. Tried to keep from splurging this week and was able to get 3 pounds back. Need to get some good cardio in this week and get back to my weekly goal weight.

    4/06 Goal: 230 / Actual: 233.3 / -48.7 Over All / -26.7 for the Challenge / -1.1 this week. Hello everyone. I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe. Hang in there! Things will get better! It has definitely been a challenge to stay active since everything is shut down. I was able to get in a 7-mile run and a 22-mile bike ride to get in some cardio. Doing some stretching and core exercises and practicing the golf swing at home.

    4/13 Goal: 228 / Actual: 232.5 / -49.5 Over All / -27.5 for the Challenge / -.8 this week. Slacked off this week. Gotta be more consistent with my exercises. Got in some bike rides and some golf swing practice. Eating pretty healthy but need to cut back on my portions.

    4/20 Goal: 226 / Actual: 233.6 / -48.4 Over All / -26.4 for the Challenge / +1.1 this week. Started the week off good but out of town for a few days got me off my routine. Was good to get away on the boat for a couple days… 11 tuna, 4 dolphin, 3 kingfish!

    4/27 Goal: 224 / Actual: 231.8 / -50.2 Over All / -28.2 for the Challenge / -1.8 this week.

    Phase 1 Recap:
    #1 Goal: Weight 224: Well… I wasn’t able to reach my Phase 1 Weight Goal but I did reach the -50lb loss mark so pretty happy with that.
    #2 Goal: Heal my Neck & Back without Surgery – Achieved.
    #3 Goal: Play Golf – Achieved, back in the swing of things and able to play or practice on a regular basis (If courses are open)
    Phase 2 Goal: Run a 5K: Achieved. I actually skipped the 5K and went right to the 10K. Definitely didn’t break any records but got it done!
  • montevalloroad18
    montevalloroad18 Posts: 36 Member
    Starting weight: 203 lbs
    Goal weight : 145 lbs
    Current weight :189 lbs
    Total weightloss: 15 lbs

    This week's successes: calorie control

    This week's challenge: food portions went outta proportion. Laptop sleep repeat cycle. My workout needs to fit in there somewhere.

    4/13/20 - 191 lbs
    4/20/20- 191 lbs
    4/27/20 -190 lbs

    MAY
    3rd - 189lbs
    10th -
    17th -
    24th -
    31st -

  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Starting weight:196
    Goal weight: 143
    Current weight: 191.2
    Total weight lost: -4.8
    This week's successes: I worked out, but I hurt my knee...
    This week's challenges: Sticking to the plan
  • stormywxs288
    stormywxs288 Posts: 813 Member
    Starting weight: 190
    Current weight: 174.2
    Week 18 Total weight lost: 15.8

    This week's successes: 3.4-pound weight loss. Starting to catch up to the 52 in 52 goal.

    This week's challenges: Started Alternating Day Fasting (ADF). Hoping this, new for me fasting technique, moves the needle again. I’ve been stuck in a rut too long.

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  • eminater
    eminater Posts: 2,477 Member
    HSW: 257.8
    CSW: 218.2 lbs (01.01.2020)
    UGW: 143
    CGW: 163

    Weigh-ins on Mondays

    00. 01.01.2020 218.2 lbs
    01. 08.01.2020 213.8 lbs
    *skipped a few!*
    14. 30.03.2020 211.8 lbs
    15. 06.04.2020 210.6 lbs
    16. 13.04.2020 208.2 lbs - hit a new decade :sweat_smile:
    17. 20.04.2020 205.4 lbs
    18. 27.04.2020 204.2 lbs
    19. 04.05.2020 201.2 lbs

    Total challenge weight lost to-date: 17.0 lbs

    Week 18
    This week's successes: I am starting to develop a new mindset toward activity although my focused is certainly more on cardio atm than on strength and flexibility training. The 16:8 IMF seems to really suit me in terms of hunger and energy levels. It feels very natural. I think I've been eating like this long before ever hearing about 16:8. It's something I love.
    This week's challenges: I am STILL struggling with sleep. Although I am getting on average more and more each week. As the lockdown's ease, another challenge is to maintain home-cooking habits.
  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 696 Member
    Every pound gone is a plus, don't get discouraged if the progress is slow.

    Starting weight: 272 (1-1-20)

    Goal WT 220: ohhh that would be freaking awesome bro

    3/29: 265.0 slow and steady. trying to keep focused with all the distractions, working from home etc.
    4/08: 266.4 Wt has kind of been all over the place lately
    4/28 :267.0 Hoping for good progress in May.
    5/04: 266.1 ok May lets get this thing moving
    5/11:

    Weight lost YTD: -5..9

    This week's successes: Food choices were pretty good. Exercise was really good.
    This week's challenges : More weight training, healthy choices limiting carbs & added sugars
  • MelodiousMermaid
    MelodiousMermaid Posts: 380 Member
    Current Weight:
    193.6

    Weekly change:
    -0.6

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    -0.3/+1.1/-3.5

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Intentional exercise 6/7 days.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal, added 100 more steps/day (current goal streak at 120 days).

    This week's challenges:
    • Avoiding the hungry monster and emotional eating.
    • Other standard mental/physical challenges at a "standard" level (not overly elevated).

    I've done a few step-downs successfully, and will be taking the next step today (for intake).

    Stats/SW/Goal
    High Weight/Stats:
    252.0 pounds, 5'1" F

    Challenge Starting Weight:
    197.1

    Goal:
    21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated around 140)

    History

    Last post (April 8):
    Current Weight:
    194.2 (switching to 28-day average -- this morning's weigh-in was lower at 191.8.)

    Weekly change:
    -0.3

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    +1.7/+1.7/-2.9

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Getting some walks in.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal, added 100 more steps/day (current goal streak at 114 days).

    This week's challenges:
    • Struggling to add exercise to every day (was intending to do dog walks each day, but haven't been doing it.)
    • Most other issues are at a standard level, rather than excessively elevated, so while they are challenges, I'm a bit more functional following the cyclical change. Guess that's probably positive, even though they're still issues.

    I think I might be on to something for getting some intake consistency going. Today will be day 6, as long as it continues to go well. Since I was generally maintaining before, I decided I'd like to move to reporting based on a 28-day average. I think that will help me hold a better outlook on things too.

    Q2 History:
    2020/04/08: 192.5
    2020/04/15: 191.8
    2020/04/22: 194.5
    2020/04/29: 191.8, 194.2 (28-day average)
    2020/05/06: 192.3, 193.6

    Q1 History:
    2020/01/01: 197.1
    2020/01/08: 192.5
    2020/01/15: 190.7
    2020/01/22: 187.2
    2020/01/29: 185.0
    2020/02/05: 184.1
    2020/02/12: 182.5
    2020/02/19: ???
    2020/02/26: ???
    2020/02/29 (end of month): 184.7
    2020/03/04: 181.2 (estimated using different scale)
    2020/03/11: 183.4
    2020/03/17: 189.4
    Original post:
    I'm not sure I have 52 pounds of fat that I want/need to lose at this point, but I'm close enough that I'm going to call myself "in."

    Starting weight: 197.1 pounds
    (HSW: 252, MFP restart: 242.7)
    5'1" F

    Goal: 21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated at 140-145)

    Current weight: 197.1
    Total challenge weight lost: 0.0

    This week's successes: Getting back into deficit after a maintenance break.
    This week's challenges: Extremely low motivation (for life-ing in general -- not out of the norm, as I battle physical and mental health issues on an ongoing basis).

    A heads up: I will likely go faster than 1 pound/week for the first 4-ish months, then looking to tighten up and go into a slow loss followed by a recomp phase. I'll likely make 52 pounds of weight loss on the scale with some skin loss (hopefully), along with lean mass having to do with the support of the fat stores I have. I am aiming to maintain/increase muscle mass and bone density, so that may throw off the scale results. I do hope to reach my goal body fat percentage by the year's end, whatever scale weight that puts me at.
  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 564 Member
    Highest weight 188.

    Starting weight: 135
    Goal weight: 120

    12/31: 135.0
    1/6: 135.0
    1/27: 143.0
    2/4: 139.2
    2/24: 140.2
    3/3: 142. 0
    3/10: 141.0
    3/24: 141.0
    3/31: 140.8
    4/7: 140.8
    4/15: 140.6
    4/21: 139.0
    4/28: 139.0
    5/6: 139.4



  • mariatn2003
    mariatn2003 Posts: 238 Member
    Starting weight: 188
    Goal weight: 135
    Current weight: 180
    Total weight lost: 8
    This week's successes: I am keeping within my limits of carbs/sugar. Staying active through housework or exercise. Trying to eat healthier.
    This week's challenges: Sometimes I am sore from the day before so it’s hard to exercise. Craving sweets. Not drinking enough water or if I do it is late at night which wakes me up to go to the bathroom.
  • Piqueaboo
    Piqueaboo Posts: 1,193 Member
    Starting weight:196
    Goal weight: 143
    Current weight: 193.4
    Total weight lost: -2.8
    This week's successes: I did really well with the workouts. I'm considering to not eat back calories though, the needle doesn't seem to be moving if I do.
    This week's challenges: Less alcohol - I'll try to aim for 3x next week!
  • stormywxs288
    stormywxs288 Posts: 813 Member
    Starting weight: 190
    Current weight: 169.6
    Week 19 Total weight lost: 20.4

    This week's successes: 4,6-pound weight loss. Caught up to and passed the 52 in 52 goal. 20.4 pounds in 19 weeks

    This week's challenges: Continue Alternating Day Fasting (ADF). This fasting technique is what I attribute to catching up to the 52/52 curve. I want to use ADF to get closer to my ultimate goal weight. I’m not certain I can sustain ADF as a Way Of Existing (WOE). I will use ADF to approach my goal, then as a maintenance tool to stay there. I am so happy to be back on the curve!

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  • montevalloroad18
    montevalloroad18 Posts: 36 Member
    Starting weight: 203 lbs
    Goal weight : 145 lbs
    Current weight :188 lbs
    Total weightloss: 15 lbs

    This week's successes: nothing really maintaining status quo
    This week's challenge: calorie control

    4/13/20 - 191 lbs
    4/20/20- 191 lbs
    4/27/20 -190 lbs

    MAY
    3rd -189
    10th -188
    17th -
    24th -
    31st -

    15lbs down 30 more to... goal.
  • laureljenn
    laureljenn Posts: 267 Member
    Starting weight: 204 on 1/1/2020
    Goal weight: 150
    Current weight: 202.8 on 5/11
    Weekly weight lost: 3.4
    Total weight lost: +1.2
    This week's successes: Stuck with the exercise and mindful eating.
    This week's challenges: Making good food choices.
  • eminater
    eminater Posts: 2,477 Member
    HSW: 257.8
    CSW: 218.2 lbs (01.01.2020)
    UGW: 143
    CGW: 163

    Weigh-ins on Mondays

    00. 01.01.2020 218.2 lbs
    01. 08.01.2020 213.8 lbs
    *skipped a few!*
    14. 30.03.2020 211.8 lbs
    15. 06.04.2020 210.6 lbs
    16. 13.04.2020 208.2 lbs - hit a new decade :sweat_smile:
    17. 20.04.2020 205.4 lbs
    18. 27.04.2020 204.2 lbs
    19. 04.05.2020 201.2 lbs
    20. 11.05.2020 201.2 lbs - didn't feel that good on the scales today. So used to loosing. Need to toughen up for the LONG HAUL

    Total challenge weight lost to-date: 17.0 lbs

    Week 19
    This week's successes: I am feeling more relaxed and feeling a lot more confident in my clothing. My energy levels while working out are improving and my walking stamina has really improved.
    This week's challenges: As the lockdown's ease, another challenge is to maintain home-cooking habits. THIS (from last week --> it got me!) So I need to HOME COOK. The other thing that changed last week was I walked more and did less workouts. I am going to focus on food this week and see if that's enough, if not I'll start to up the workouts. But I'll give it a week with a focus on home-cooked.
  • PurpleTurtle8
    PurpleTurtle8 Posts: 8 Member
    Hoping to join in.

    Goal: 125 lbs
    Current: 175 lbs
    Weigh in on Friday mornings.
  • ezbreeze6888
    ezbreeze6888 Posts: 78 Member
    10/10/2020 Challenge
    Eddie
    Highest Weight 11/1/2019: 282
    Challenge Start Weight: 1/6/2020: 260
    Phase 1 Goal 4/27: #1: 224 LBS. #2: Heal Herniated Disks in my neck without surgery (Achieved). #3: Be able to play golf club again (Achieved).
    Phase 2 Goal 7/27: #1: 198 LBS. #2: Free Dive for 1+ Minutes. #3: Run a 5K(Achieved).
    Final Goal 10/5: 189 LBS. & Run a 10K(Achieved).
    Exercise Goal: Minimum 4 workouts per week including minimum 1200 Leg Lifts/Leg Kicks/Side Leg Lifts/Sit Ups. Minimum 20 minutes stretching & abs, 20 minutes strength training, 20 minutes cardio per workout.

    1/13 Goal: 256 / Actual: 253.2 / -28.8 Over All / -6.8 for the Challenge
    1/20 Goal: 253 / Actual: 251.4 / -30.6 Over All / -8.6 for the Challenge
    1/27 Goal: 250 / Actual: 246.0 / -36.0 Over All / -14.0 for the Challenge.

    2/03 Goal: 248 / Actual: 244.4 / -37.6 Over All / -15.6 for the Challenge. 4 Workouts Achieved & 2 PT sessions. A little more movement in the neck. Swinging a golf club not so good, need to strengthen lower back.

    2/10 Goal: 246 / Actual: 238.6 / -43.4 Over All / -21.4 for the Challenge. 4 Workouts Achieved & 2 PT sessions. Neck getting a little better. Golf swing with weighted training club seems a little better. Maybe ready to hit a few balls on the range.

    2/17 Goal: 244 / Actual: 234.8 / -47.2 Over All / -25.2 for the Challenge. Fun Week but a tough one on the diet. 2 Days in the Bahamas… Stone Crab Claws & Mustard Sauce & Conch Salad! And 2 days out of town with family. Worked hard this weekend to get back under last week’s weight and actually lost a few pounds. Managed to get in 4 workouts & 1 PT session. 230 in my sights!

    2/24 Goal: 242 / Actual: 237.8 / -44.2 Over All / -22.2 for the Challenge. I think my body finally caught up with what is going on and put the brakes on the weight loss. Gave back a few pounds this week. That’s okay, hopefully it is muscle and I am still under my Weekly Goal. Eating Healthy and Working Out but I Need to fine tune my calorie intake and get back to logging in food daily.

    3/02 Goal: 240 / Actual: 237.6 / -44.4 Over All / -22.4 for the Challenge. Hope everyone had a great week! I’ve been eating healthy and exercising but still stuck at 237-238. Going to have to really watch my daily calorie intake and cut back on portions some. Still under weekly goal weight so that is a positive.

    3/09 Goal: 238 / Actual: 236.8 / -45.2 Over All / -23.2 for the Challenge. Hello All. Hope you had a good week. It has been a battle for me. My body is not making it easy for me. Finally got my neck feeling better and now I’m having issues with my middle and lower back. Workouts haven’t had the intensity I would like. Still managed to lose a pound and stayed under weekly goal weight.

    3/16 Goal: 236 / Actual: 235.2 / -46.8 Over All / -24.8 for the Challenge / -1.6 this week. Had a good start to the week but was out of town Thursday, Friday and Saturday and ate out a lot and missed a few workouts. Got back on track Saturday night and Sunday to get back under my weekly goal.

    3/23 Goal: 234 / Actual: 237.4 / -44.6 Over All / -22.6 for the Challenge / +2.2 this week. Good news / Bad News… Good news: I was able to play 2 rounds of golf and my neck and back are doing well. Bad news: (other than the world shutting down for Corona Virus) I was out of town for a couple days and ate out and take out and I gained a couple pounds back and I am above my weekly goal weight for the first time since I started November 1st. Doesn’t help that my gyms (even the community gym at my complex) are closed. Really need to bear down and stick to healthy eating and get my exercise in this week and get back on track with weekly weight goal! No Excuses!

    3/30 Goal: 232 / Actual: 234.4 / -47.6 Over All / -25.6 for the Challenge / -3.0 this week. Hope everyone is staying safe and virus free. Even more reason to eat healthy and get your vitamins and minerals in and keep your immune system strong. Tried to keep from splurging this week and was able to get 3 pounds back. Need to get some good cardio in this week and get back to my weekly goal weight.

    4/06 Goal: 230 / Actual: 233.3 / -48.7 Over All / -26.7 for the Challenge / -1.1 this week. Hello everyone. I hope you and your family and friends are staying safe. Hang in there! Things will get better! It has definitely been a challenge to stay active since everything is shut down. I was able to get in a 7-mile run and a 22-mile bike ride to get in some cardio. Doing some stretching and core exercises and practicing the golf swing at home.

    4/13 Goal: 228 / Actual: 232.5 / -49.5 Over All / -27.5 for the Challenge / -.8 this week. Slacked off this week. Gotta be more consistent with my exercises. Got in some bike rides and some golf swing practice. Eating pretty healthy but need to cut back on my portions.

    4/20 Goal: 226 / Actual: 233.6 / -48.4 Over All / -26.4 for the Challenge / +1.1 this week. Started the week off good but out of town for a few days got me off my routine. Was good to get away on the boat for a couple days… 11 tuna, 4 dolphin, 3 kingfish!

    4/27 Goal: 224 / Actual: 231.8 / -50.2 Over All / -28.2 for the Challenge / -1.8 this week.

    Phase 1 Recap:
    #1 Goal: Weight 224: Well… I wasn’t able to reach my Phase 1 Weight Goal but I did reach the -50lb loss mark so pretty happy with that.
    #2 Goal: Heal my Neck & Back without Surgery – Achieved.
    #3 Goal: Play Golf – Achieved, back in the swing of things and able to play or practice on a regular basis (If courses are open)
    Phase 2 Goal: Run a 5K: Achieved. I actually skipped the 5K and went right to the 10K. Definitely didn’t break any records but got it done!

    5/4 Goal: 230 / Actual: 230.2 / -51.8 Over All / - 1.6 this week

    5/11 Goal: 228 / Actual: 228.4 / -53.6 Over All / - 1.8 this week

    5/18 Goal: 225 / Actual:
    5/25 Goal: 222 / Actual:
    6/01 Goal: 219 / Actual:
    6/08 Goal: 216 / Actual:
    6/15 Goal: 213 / Actual:
    6/22 Goal: 210 / Actual:
    6/29 Goal: 208 / Actual:
    7/06 Goal: 206 / Actual:
    7/13 Goal: 204 / Actual:
    7/20 Goal: 202 / Actual:
    7/27 Goal: 200 / Actual:
    Phase 2 Recap:
  • jaresaross07
    jaresaross07 Posts: 11 Member
    Starting weight: 230
    Goal weight: 150 (long term goal)... But 5 pound goals at a time. 220 pounds (short term goal)
    Current weight: 222.8
    Total weight lost: 7.2 pounds
    This week's successes: Last week I hit my first 5 pounds. Still working on this week.
    This week's challenges: Workout for 5 days straight no break and stick to the healthy diet. Hit another 5 pounds by this Sunday May 17th. I'm doing low carb/keto inspired.
  • mariatn2003
    mariatn2003 Posts: 238 Member
    Starting over again.
    Starting weight: 180
    Goal weight: 135
    Current weight: 179.5
    Total weight lost: 0.5
    This week's successes: Eating better.
    This week's challenges: still snacking too much. Also very sore from housework and exercises so I do not do it every day.

    I hope every one is doing well with reaching their goals! 😊
  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 564 Member
    Highest weight 188.

    Starting weight: 135
    Goal weight: 120

    12/31: 135.0
    1/6: 135.0
    1/27: 143.0
    2/4: 139.2
    2/24: 140.2
    3/3: 142. 0
    3/10: 141.0
    3/24: 141.0
    3/31: 140.8
    4/7: 140.8
    4/15: 140.6
    4/21: 139.0
    4/28: 139.0
    5/6: 139.4
    5/12: 139.2


    Plodding along this year. So much has happened to discourage me. Trying to bring it all back to a positive. One day at a time.

  • MelodiousMermaid
    MelodiousMermaid Posts: 380 Member
    edited May 2020
    Current Weight:
    193.0

    Weekly change:
    -0.6

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    -0.9/+0.5/-4.1

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Intentional exercise 6/7 days.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal, added 100 more steps/day (current goal streak at 127 days).

    This week's challenges:
    • Attacks of the hungry monster and emotional eating.
    • Now dealing with cyclical issues again (especially motivation/soreness/fatigue).

    I'm now ready to start trying deficit days as I feel I can do them. Have set a minimum daily kcal and protein goal.

    Stats/SW/Goal
    High Weight/Stats:
    252.0 pounds, 5'1" F

    Challenge Starting Weight:
    197.1

    Goal:
    21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated around 140)

    History

    Last post:
    Current Weight:
    193.6

    Weekly change:
    -0.6

    Cumulative change (Month/Quarter/Year):
    -0.3/+1.1/-3.5

    This week's successes:
    • Accurate logging.
    • Intentional exercise 6/7 days.
    • Maintaining meeting my step goal, added 100 more steps/day (current goal streak at 120 days).

    This week's challenges:
    • Avoiding the hungry monster and emotional eating.
    • Other standard mental/physical challenges at a "standard" level (not overly elevated).

    I've done a few step-downs successfully, and will be taking the next step today (for intake).

    Q2 History:
    2020/04/08: 192.5
    2020/04/15: 191.8
    2020/04/22: 194.5
    2020/04/29: 191.8, 194.2 (28-day average)
    2020/05/06: 192.3, 193.6
    2020/05/13: 191.0, 193.0

    Q1 History:
    2020/01/01: 197.1
    2020/01/08: 192.5
    2020/01/15: 190.7
    2020/01/22: 187.2
    2020/01/29: 185.0
    2020/02/05: 184.1
    2020/02/12: 182.5
    2020/02/19: ???
    2020/02/26: ???
    2020/02/29 (end of month): 184.7
    2020/03/04: 181.2 (estimated using different scale)
    2020/03/11: 183.4
    2020/03/17: 189.4
    Original post:
    I'm not sure I have 52 pounds of fat that I want/need to lose at this point, but I'm close enough that I'm going to call myself "in."

    Starting weight: 197.1 pounds
    (HSW: 252, MFP restart: 242.7)
    5'1" F

    Goal: 21.5% body fat
    (currently estimated at 140-145)

    Current weight: 197.1
    Total challenge weight lost: 0.0

    This week's successes: Getting back into deficit after a maintenance break.
    This week's challenges: Extremely low motivation (for life-ing in general -- not out of the norm, as I battle physical and mental health issues on an ongoing basis).

    A heads up: I will likely go faster than 1 pound/week for the first 4-ish months, then looking to tighten up and go into a slow loss followed by a recomp phase. I'll likely make 52 pounds of weight loss on the scale with some skin loss (hopefully), along with lean mass having to do with the support of the fat stores I have. I am aiming to maintain/increase muscle mass and bone density, so that may throw off the scale results. I do hope to reach my goal body fat percentage by the year's end, whatever scale weight that puts me at.
  • Limsha2
    Limsha2 Posts: 792 Member
    SW 204 4/4/20
    GW 135
    Restarting Challenge, Disapeared for several weeks due to health issues 2 operations later I am now recovered and can start exercise again today! I have kept an eye on everyones progress well done, Update Things did not go to plan , I have Just had 3rd Op in 10 weeks!! Will return to group as soon as able.
  • PurpleTurtle8
    PurpleTurtle8 Posts: 8 Member
    edited May 2020
    Starting weight: 175 lbs
    Current weight: 174 lbs
    Goal weight: 125 lbs
    Weight change: -1.0 lbs
    Lbs to go: 49
    Weigh in on Friday mornings.

    5/8/2020: 175 lbs
    5/15/2020: 174 lbs
    5/22/2020: Next weigh in
  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 696 Member
    Every pound gone is a plus, don't get discouraged if the progress is slow.

    Starting weight: 272 (1-1-20)

    Goal WT 220: ohhh that would be freaking awesome bro

    4/28 :267.0 Hoping for good progress in May.
    5/04: 266.1 ok May lets get this thing moving
    5/11: 265.5 holding steady, ready for a boost
    5/18:

    Weight lost YTD: -6.5

    This week's successes: Food choices were pretty good. Exercise was really good.
    This week's challenges : More weight training, healthy choices limiting carbs & added sugars
  • montevalloroad18
    montevalloroad18 Posts: 36 Member
    Starting weight: 203 lbs
    Goal weight : 145 lbs
    Current weight :189 lbs
    Total weightloss: 16lbs
    Bye Lbs to goal: 31lbs

    This week's successes: 4 workouts in
    This week's challenge: calorie control

    4/13/20 - 191 lbs
    4/20/20- 191 lbs
    4/27/20 -190 lbs

    MAY
    3rd -189
    10th -188
    17th -189 so not cool!
    24th -
    31st -

    Gonna start having dinners earlier. Before 7 pm.

  • stormywxs288
    stormywxs288 Posts: 813 Member
    Starting weight: 190
    Current weight: 170
    Week 20 Total weight lost: 20

    This week's successes: Continued Alternate Day Fasting (ADF). Stayed on our 52/52 schedule.

    This week's challenges: I’m wasting good fasting by over indulging in bad carbs during my eating windows. This week only keto friendly carbs will make it to my plate.

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  • osier5
    osier5 Posts: 429 Member
    Highest weight: 250 (07/11/18)
    Challenge starting weight: 173.2 (12/31/19)
    Goal weight: 150
    Current weight: 183.8 (05/17/2020)
    Total weight lost: -66.2
    Challenge weight loss: +10.6

    This week's successes: I managed to eat within my calorie range for 4 days.

    This week's failures: I've gained 18.9 pounds in the last 2 months. The stress of all the upheaval has wrecked my eating. I avoided posting for awhile but I finally started getting back on track. My pattern is to lose weight then put it all back on (and then some). Gaining 20 pounds is a huge wake up call for me. I do not want to put it all back on. I'm trying to take it slow and think about what I need to change to make this work long term. I really thought that I had conquered it so it was a blow to find out that actually the old patterns of emotional eating and bingeing are still there.
  • eminater
    eminater Posts: 2,477 Member
    HSW: 257.8
    CSW: 218.2 lbs (01.01.2020)
    UGW: 143
    CGW: 163

    Weigh-ins on Mondays

    00. 01.01.2020 218.2 lbs
    01. 08.01.2020 213.8 lbs
    *skipped a few!*
    14. 30.03.2020 211.8 lbs
    15. 06.04.2020 210.6 lbs
    16. 13.04.2020 208.2 lbs - hit a new decade :sweat_smile:
    17. 20.04.2020 205.4 lbs
    18. 27.04.2020 204.2 lbs
    19. 04.05.2020 201.2 lbs
    20. 11.05.2020 201.2 lbs - didn't feel that good on the scales today. So used to loosing. Need to toughen up for the LONG HAUL
    21. 18.05.2020 200.0 lbs - my current goal is really in my sights! FOCUS THIS WEEK!

    Total challenge weight lost to-date: 18.2 lbs

    Week 20
    This week's successes: I am feeling more relaxed and feeling a lot more confident in my clothing. My energy levels while working out are improving and my walking stamina has really improved.
    This week's challenges: As the lockdown's ease, another challenge is to maintain home-cooking habits. The other thing I need to bring in is the home workouts, walking alone is not cutting it!