Lose 5lbs + in July 2020

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  • fstrickl
    fstrickl Posts: 883 Member
    Original starting weight - 189
    July starting weight - 183
    July goal - down 6 lbs to 177
    Ultimate goal - 145/150

    1st - 183 lbs
    7th- 181 lbs (pretty sure this is because I have been bad and not drank any water yet today! but I am surprised at this loss!)
    14th-- 177.6 (I weigh in in the morning after I workout)
    21st- 178.3 lbs (humph...)
    28th

    Can’t say I didn’t expect this, but it’s less than a pound so hopefully this week I can be consistent and healthy. I plan to walk more and drink no alcohol (has my first in person visit with a friend since March so we were a bit excited). One week left everyone, we’re awesome people let’s make these last seven days ours!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,515 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    Ultimate goal: 112-115 - Age 59, height 5'2"

    Wednesday July 01 - 148.4 - Up just a titch from June EW, but really pleased to be starting the month in the 140s for the first time.
    Thursday July 02 149.4 - Eh? Not sure why I would gain a pound in one day, not doing anything differently. Staying on track and hoping to see it lower tomorrow. I am never happy with fluctuations, you would think that I would be used to it by now! Very long work day, didn't get home to start making dinner until very late.
    Friday July 03 - 149.2 - I am off of work today, so can get more workouts in and eat well. Another .2 off tomorrow would be great.
    Saturday July 04 - 149.1 - Late dinner 2 nights in a row, I need to change that.
    Sunday July 05 - 149.1 - I expected a gain because I partied yesterday - it might catch up i a few days, but I hope not!
    Monday July 06 - 149.3
    Tuesday July 07 - 149.1 - Happy to be staying in the 140s so far this month even if I am still one pound up from my June EW. Being at the higher end of the 140s is precarious, so I hope to get down to an area where I have a bit of a cushion if I feel like eating like a normal person for a meal or a day.
    Wednesday July 08 - 149.4 - No reason for the gain, staying diligent.
    Thursday July 09 - 148.4 - Slept in weight.
    Friday July 10 - 148.7 - So far this month no forays back into the 150s. I hope to keep that up for the entire month. I am still up from June's EW and haven't touched that number yet this month. I will try to.
    Saturday July 11 - 148.8
    Sunday July 12 - 150.1 - 4am weigh in instead of 9am. Expecting (hoping) this is just due to weighing 5 hours early.
    Monday July 13 - 149.1 - 7am weigh in
    Tuesday July 14 - 148.7 - Okay. Now to get to June EW, or at least July start weight. Working on it.
    Wednesday July 15 - 148.4 - Back to my beginning of the month start weight. Next goal to get to June's EW.
    Thursday July 16 - 148.3 - How great it would be to lose 0.1 of a pound consistently for 10 days netting me another 1 pound loss. Staying diligent.
    Friday July 17 - 148.3 - Maybe I will get to see the 147s one of these days. This weekend will be a test because I have 2 bbqs and a lunch to attend (I don't normally eat lunch). Hoping that I don't gain too much, it is too hard to lose.
    Saturday July 18 - 148.1 - Surprised I didn't gain, but it could catch up to me. We'll see.
    Sunday July 19 - 148.5 - I loosened up a bit over the weekend. Time to tighten the reins.
    Monday July 20 - 149.8 - There it is, the weekend catching up with me. I will work very hard to bring this back down.
    Tuesday July 21 - 147.4 - New low, hope that I can stick somewhere around that number for awhile.
  • jumpnfour
    jumpnfour Posts: 5 Member
    Original starting weight - 144
    July starting weight - 144
    July goal - 136
    The ultimate goal - 127

    1st - 143.6
    7th- 142.2 (I weighed yesterday and it was 141.2 grrrrr)
    14th - 142
    21st - 142
    28th -

    Running loss total (1.6)lbs
    Total loss for July-

    Holy Moly so carb cycling not working for me! Maybe I am just not going to the extremes. I did much better a few years back by following the F-Factor (high fiber/lower net-carbs) I hate to quit something in the middle but my frustration is high and I have been feeling a bit sluggish so I think a change will be good.
  • beachbody4l
    beachbody4l Posts: 208 Member
    July starting weight - 130.4
    July goal - 125.4
    Ultimate goal - 116

    1st - 130.4
    7th - 126.4
    14th - 125.8 Period bloat has me feeling like a balloon and of course it lined up with with this week's weigh in.
    21st - 127.1 It started with a single day of over-eating and then went downhill from there. I can only hope I get my emotions under control to reach my goal but the 28th.
    28th -
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,186 Member
    Thanks, Samantha.

    Highest weight - 192.2
    July starting weight - 152.6
    July goal - 149.0
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    07/01 - 152.6 at 9:30 a.m.
    07/06 - 154.2 at 10:30 a.m.
    07/13 - 152.8 at 9:30 a.m.
    07/20 - 153.0 at 7:30 a.m.
    07/27 -
    07/31 -

    Chris
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,641 Member
    My name is Donna and I am 60 years old. I am from the Midwest USA. 5’ 5
    I will be keeping the Tuesday weigh-in (in addition to the 1st and last day of the month for the full tally)
    GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

    July start Weight: 207.9 (Weight on June 30, 2020)
    June Goal Weight: 202.9 (5 lb loss)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).

    July 01 : 207.9
    July 07: 208.6 An overnight increase due to salt/water retention. Working on it.
    July 14: 209.6
    July 21: 210.0 Getting fatter every week apparently. Gotta turn this ship around!
    July 28: xxxxx
    July 31: xxxxx

    Total Weight Loss for July:

    Final Challenge Thoughts:
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    @dawnbgethealthy That's awesome! The spreadsheet I have uses the Navy calculator but I've also been thinking about buying calipers - I'm scared to see a higher BF. Most of my fat is around my waist so my next goal (once I reach 110) is lowering to 28% but trying to keep my weight the same.

    Also, maybe your doctor can help measure at your next visit?
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    edited July 2020
    #baecation is over and I've got to stop jumping around 110 but not quite reaching it. :|

    Keep up the good work everyone! :)

    The cause of my weight gain in May 2020, lol: Renpho Bluetooth Scale on Amazon

    FYI: My body fat (BF) had been back and forth between 33% and 35% from Oct 2019 to March 2020. My goal is 30% and we will see what happens. I tend to carry my weight around my waist and hips.
    I have seen 31% twice in May - on my way!
    30% in June, finally!!!

    MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
    Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
    July Starting Weight: 111.2 lbs
    July Goal: 110 lbs
    Height: 5ft
    Age: 31
    BF: 30% ✅

    Ultimate Goal: 110 lbs
    Maintenance Goal: 108 to 113 lbs ✅


    Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday

    July 3: 110.6
    July 6: 112.6 ... 31% BF
    July 10: 110.2
    July 13: 110.8 ... yesterday: 1250 calories, 71g protein, 169g carbs, 42g fat, 1548mg sodium... 30% BF
    July 17: 112.4
    July 20: 110.8 ... 30% BF
    July 24:
    July 27:
    July 31:

    Total Loss for July: TBD

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to June 2020: 36.2 lbs --- Over 35 lbs!! :)

  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,515 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    Ultimate goal: 112-115 - Age 59, height 5'2"

    Wednesday July 01 - 148.4 - Up just a titch from June EW, but really pleased to be starting the month in the 140s for the first time.
    Thursday July 02 149.4 - Eh? Not sure why I would gain a pound in one day, not doing anything differently. Staying on track and hoping to see it lower tomorrow. I am never happy with fluctuations, you would think that I would be used to it by now! Very long work day, didn't get home to start making dinner until very late.
    Friday July 03 - 149.2 - I am off of work today, so can get more workouts in and eat well. Another .2 off tomorrow would be great.
    Saturday July 04 - 149.1 - Late dinner 2 nights in a row, I need to change that.
    Sunday July 05 - 149.1 - I expected a gain because I partied yesterday - it might catch up i a few days, but I hope not!
    Monday July 06 - 149.3
    Tuesday July 07 - 149.1 - Happy to be staying in the 140s so far this month even if I am still one pound up from my June EW. Being at the higher end of the 140s is precarious, so I hope to get down to an area where I have a bit of a cushion if I feel like eating like a normal person for a meal or a day.
    Wednesday July 08 - 149.4 - No reason for the gain, staying diligent.
    Thursday July 09 - 148.4 - Slept in weight.
    Friday July 10 - 148.7 - So far this month no forays back into the 150s. I hope to keep that up for the entire month. I am still up from June's EW and haven't touched that number yet this month. I will try to.
    Saturday July 11 - 148.8
    Sunday July 12 - 150.1 - 4am weigh in instead of 9am. Expecting (hoping) this is just due to weighing 5 hours early.
    Monday July 13 - 149.1 - 7am weigh in
    Tuesday July 14 - 148.7 - Okay. Now to get to June EW, or at least July start weight. Working on it.
    Wednesday July 15 - 148.4 - Back to my beginning of the month start weight. Next goal to get to June's EW.
    Thursday July 16 - 148.3 - How great it would be to lose 0.1 of a pound consistently for 10 days netting me another 1 pound loss. Staying diligent.
    Friday July 17 - 148.3 - Maybe I will get to see the 147s one of these days. This weekend will be a test because I have 2 bbqs and a lunch to attend (I don't normally eat lunch). Hoping that I don't gain too much, it is too hard to lose.
    Saturday July 18 - 148.1 - Surprised I didn't gain, but it could catch up to me. We'll see.
    Sunday July 19 - 148.5 - I loosened up a bit over the weekend. Time to tighten the reins.
    Monday July 20 - 149.8 - There it is, the weekend catching up with me. I will work very hard to bring this back down.
    Tuesday July 21 - 147.4 - New low, hope that I can stick somewhere around that number for awhile.
    Wednesday July 22- 147.0 - Wow, 0.4 loss in one day? Almost couldn't believe it, but am so happy. I am not doing anything differently, tracking, measuring portions, working out.
  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    uly 16, 2020 11:29AM
    July starting weight - 161.8 lbs
    July goal - 156 lbs
    Ultimate goal - Under 150 lbs

    1st - 161.8 lbs
    2nd - 160.4 lbs
    6th - 164 lbs
    7th- 164.4 lbs
    8th - 163.2 lbs
    9th - 162.0 lbs
    10th - 161.6 lbs
    12th - 160.2 lbs
    13th - 159.8 lbs
    14th - 159.8 lbs
    15th - 160.0 lbs
    16th - 159.0 lbs
    17th - 159.0 lbs
    22nd - 160.2 lbs
    28th -

    Total loss for July - 1.6 lbs

    My family was visiting for a few days so I drank alcohol more than normal. Eating wasn't terrible, but I also didn't track it. Hoping to get back under 160 and stay there for the end of the month.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,515 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    Ultimate goal: 112-115 - Age 59, height 5'2"

    Wednesday July 01 - 148.4 - Up just a titch from June EW, but really pleased to be starting the month in the 140s for the first time.

    Thursday July 02 149.4 - Eh? Not sure why I would gain a pound in one day, not doing anything differently. Staying on track and hoping to see it lower tomorrow. I am never happy with fluctuations, you would think that I would be used to it by now! Very long work day, didn't get home to start making dinner until very late.
    Friday July 03 - 149.2 - I am off of work today, so can get more workouts in and eat well. Another .2 off tomorrow would be great.
    Saturday July 04 - 149.1 - Late dinner 2 nights in a row, I need to change that.
    Sunday July 05 - 149.1 - I expected a gain because I partied yesterday - it might catch up i a few days, but I hope not!
    Monday July 06 - 149.3
    Tuesday July 07 - 149.1 - Happy to be staying in the 140s so far this month even if I am still one pound up from my June EW. Being at the higher end of the 140s is precarious, so I hope to get down to an area where I have a bit of a cushion if I feel like eating like a normal person for a meal or a day.
    Wednesday July 08 - 149.4 - No reason for the gain, staying diligent.
    Thursday July 09 - 148.4 - Slept in weight.
    Friday July 10 - 148.7 - So far this month no forays back into the 150s. I hope to keep that up for the entire month. I am still up from June's EW and haven't touched that number yet this month. I will try to.
    Saturday July 11 - 148.8
    Sunday July 12 - 150.1 - 4am weigh in instead of 9am. Expecting (hoping) this is just due to weighing 5 hours early.
    Monday July 13 - 149.1 - 7am weigh in
    Tuesday July 14 - 148.7 - Okay. Now to get to June EW, or at least July start weight. Working on it.
    Wednesday July 15 - 148.4 - Back to my beginning of the month start weight. Next goal to get to June's EW.
    Thursday July 16 - 148.3 - How great it would be to lose 0.1 of a pound consistently for 10 days netting me another 1 pound loss. Staying diligent.
    Friday July 17 - 148.3 - Maybe I will get to see the 147s one of these days. This weekend will be a test because I have 2 bbqs and a lunch to attend (I don't normally eat lunch). Hoping that I don't gain too much, it is too hard to lose.
    Saturday July 18 - 148.1 - Surprised I didn't gain, but it could catch up to me. We'll see.
    Sunday July 19 - 148.5 - I loosened up a bit over the weekend. Time to tighten the reins.
    Monday July 20 - 149.8 - There it is, the weekend catching up with me. I will work very hard to bring this back down.
    Tuesday July 21 - 147.4 - New low, hope that I can stick somewhere around that number for awhile.
    Wednesday July 22- 147.0 - Wow, 0.4 loss in one day? Almost couldn't believe it, but am so happy. I am not doing anything differently, tracking, measuring portions, working out.
    Wednesday July 22 - 146.1 - A woosh that has been in the making since January? Scale needing a battery change? Like I just don't normally lose much more than a pound per month. Hmm.
  • Cassandraw3
    Cassandraw3 Posts: 1,214 Member
    uly 16, 2020 11:29AM
    July starting weight - 161.8 lbs
    July goal - 156 lbs
    Ultimate goal - Under 150 lbs

    1st - 161.8 lbs
    2nd - 160.4 lbs
    6th - 164 lbs
    7th- 164.4 lbs
    8th - 163.2 lbs
    9th - 162.0 lbs
    10th - 161.6 lbs
    12th - 160.2 lbs
    13th - 159.8 lbs
    14th - 159.8 lbs
    15th - 160.0 lbs
    16th - 159.0 lbs
    17th - 159.0 lbs
    22nd - 160.2 lbs
    23rd - 161.8 lbs
    28th -

    Total loss for July - 0 lbs

    Had a late, heavy dinner.
  • 6mogoal
    6mogoal Posts: 14 Member
    Original starting weight - 196.4 Jan 2020 (Normal weight: 130)
    July starting weight - 160
    July goal - 150
    Ultimate goal - 125-130ish

    1st - 160
    7th- 159.2
    14th - 156
    21st - 154.8
    28th -

    Total loss for July-
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,919 Member
    Original starting weight: 266
    July starting weight: 212.4
    July Goal: 207
    Ultimate goal: 160

    I weigh in Daily

    7/01: 212.4 :)
    7/02: 213.8 :o
    7/03: 217.0 :o Had brain surgery on 7/1 and have been eating unhealthy and a lot of snacking. But I'm moving forward now and making healthier choices.
    7/04: 216.0 😧
    7/05: 214.2 😊
    7/06: 213.0. 😁
    7/07: 212.2 😀
    7/08: 210.8 😀
    7/09: 211.4 😧
    7/10: 211.4 😊
    7:11: 210.2 😄
    7/12: 210.4 😊
    7/13: 211.0 😧
    7/14: 211.0 😞
    7/15: 210.0 😊
    7/16: 212.0 🙄- Up and Down. Ugh!
    7/17: 210.4 😊
    7/18: 211.0 😞
    7/19: 209.4 😁
    7/20: 209.0 😊
    7/21: 208.4 😁
    7/22: 209.2 😧
    7/23: 211.4 🙄 uh oh
    7/24:
    7/25:
    7/26:
    7/27:
    7/28:
    7/29:
    7/30:
    7/31:

    Total loss for July: -1.0lbs
  • stahndebs
    stahndebs Posts: 29 Member
    Original starting weight - 216 lb
    July starting weight - 189.5
    July goal - 184.5
    Ultimate goal - 168

    3rd - 189.5 😁
    10th - 186.5 😀 happy days
    17th - 187.7 😭 eish ! that bbq !!!!
    24th - 185.7 😬 grin is back
    31st -
  • SunshineWalk
    SunshineWalk Posts: 8 Member
    Original starting weight: 152.4 (7/8)
    July starting weight: 152.4 (7/8)
    July goal: 147
    Ultimate goal: ~130

    7/9: 152.0
    7/17: 153.2
    7/24: 152.2
    7/31:
    This is not looking good folks but I'm not giving up. I know now I will have to get back to weighing food.
  • Glasscandle
    Glasscandle Posts: 134 Member
    Back again!
    March 1 starting weight 164
    Goal Weight 134

    Jul. 3 - 146 - after 5 weeks at 153 - a whoosh in 2 wks while I just kept doing the same. Mysterious how body works.
    Jul 10 - 146
    Jul 17 - 145
    Jul 24 - 145
    Jul 31
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,515 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    Ultimate goal: 112-115 - Age 59, height 5'2"

    Wednesday July 01 - 148.4 - Up just a titch from June EW, but really pleased to be starting the month in the 140s for the first time.
    Thursday July 02 149.4 - Eh? Not sure why I would gain a pound in one day, not doing anything differently. Staying on track and hoping to see it lower tomorrow. I am never happy with fluctuations, you would think that I would be used to it by now! Very long work day, didn't get home to start making dinner until very late.
    Friday July 03 - 149.2 - I am off of work today, so can get more workouts in and eat well. Another .2 off tomorrow would be great.
    Saturday July 04 - 149.1 - Late dinner 2 nights in a row, I need to change that.
    Sunday July 05 - 149.1 - I expected a gain because I partied yesterday - it might catch up i a few days, but I hope not!
    Monday July 06 - 149.3
    Tuesday July 07 - 149.1 - Happy to be staying in the 140s so far this month even if I am still one pound up from my June EW. Being at the higher end of the 140s is precarious, so I hope to get down to an area where I have a bit of a cushion if I feel like eating like a normal person for a meal or a day.
    Wednesday July 08 - 149.4 - No reason for the gain, staying diligent.
    Thursday July 09 - 148.4 - Slept in weight.
    Friday July 10 - 148.7 - So far this month no forays back into the 150s. I hope to keep that up for the entire month. I am still up from June's EW and haven't touched that number yet this month. I will try to.
    Saturday July 11 - 148.8
    Sunday July 12 - 150.1 - 4am weigh in instead of 9am. Expecting (hoping) this is just due to weighing 5 hours early.
    Monday July 13 - 149.1 - 7am weigh in
    Tuesday July 14 - 148.7 - Okay. Now to get to June EW, or at least July start weight. Working on it.
    Wednesday July 15 - 148.4 - Back to my beginning of the month start weight. Next goal to get to June's EW.
    Thursday July 16 - 148.3 - How great it would be to lose 0.1 of a pound consistently for 10 days netting me another 1 pound loss. Staying diligent.
    Friday July 17 - 148.3 - Maybe I will get to see the 147s one of these days. This weekend will be a test because I have 2 bbqs and a lunch to attend (I don't normally eat lunch). Hoping that I don't gain too much, it is too hard to lose.
    Saturday July 18 - 148.1 - Surprised I didn't gain, but it could catch up to me. We'll see.
    Sunday July 19 - 148.5 - I loosened up a bit over the weekend. Time to tighten the reins.
    Monday July 20 - 149.8 - There it is, the weekend catching up with me. I will work very hard to bring this back down.
    Tuesday July 21 - 147.4 - New low, hope that I can stick somewhere around that number for awhile.
    Wednesday July 22- 147.0 - Wow, 0.4 loss in one day? Almost couldn't believe it, but am so happy. I am not doing anything differently, tracking, measuring portions, working out.
    Thursday July 22 - 146.1 - A woosh that has been in the making since January? Scale needing a battery change? Like I just don't normally lose much more than a pound per month. Hmm.
    Friday July 23 - 146.8 - I had Ribs and cocktails last night, my weight might go up higher still, but going to work at getting it off. Might have been worth it, my monthly Ribs feed.