Lose 5lbs + in July 2020

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  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡


    Total loss for Sept -
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
    Sunday September 06 - 142.5 - 1.5 pounds away now from a 50 pound weight loss. It could take awhile, but I am definitely going to work at it.
    Monday September 07 - 143.1 - Hit those 142s twice, so hoping to return there tomorrow.
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡
    9/06: 215.8 😊
    9/07: 214.6. 😁

    Total loss for Sept: +0.6lbs
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Highest weight - 192.2
    Sept starting weight - 152.4
    Sept goal - any loss
    Ultimate goal - 135.0

    09/01 - 152.4 at 5:30 a.m.
    09/07 - 151.6 at 5:00 a.m.
    09/14 -
    09/21 -
    09/28 -
    09/30 -

    Total loss for Sept -

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hello everyone. Sorry I’ve gotten off for awhile I’ve been very busy with our move, guests, and back to school and couldn’t really participate much. I will
    Be back soon 🤞🏻

    I got a message from Samantha.

    “Could you let everyone know that I will have them (the lose 5+ challenge) up and running again next month. Unfortunately I’ve been in hospital with a bad case of coronavirus, I got out of hospital thismorning and I’m still not feeling 100%, but I will be coming back”

    Thank you so much!!

    Chris
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    Oh no about Samantha!!! Yikes!
    Please send her our best.
    Thank you @mari_moulin
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    @Jen_967
    You are crushing it! Way to go!
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
    Sunday September 06 - 142.5 - 1.5 pounds away now from a 50 pound weight loss. It could take awhile, but I am definitely going to work at it.
    Monday September 07 - 143.1 - Hit those 142s twice, so hoping to return there tomorrow.
    Tuesday September 08 - 143.2 - On track, and sticking with it.
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡
    9/06: 215.8 😊
    9/07: 214.6. 😁
    9/08: 215.2 😕

    Total loss for Sept: +1.2lbs
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
    Sunday September 06 - 142.5 - 1.5 pounds away now from a 50 pound weight loss. It could take awhile, but I am definitely going to work at it.
    Monday September 07 - 143.1 - Hit those 142s twice, so hoping to return there tomorrow.
    Tuesday September 08 - 143.2 - On track, and sticking with it.
    Wednesday September 09 - 143.6 - Went off track a tiny bit last night, dusting off and will work out extra today.
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡
    9/06: 215.8 😊
    9/07: 214.6. 😁
    9/08: 215.2 😕
    9/09: 215.0

    Total loss for Sept: +1lb
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,373 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: 209.8
    July 31: 209.4

    Total Weight Loss for July: 1.5 lb GAIN

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    Aug start Weight: 209.4 (Weight on July 31, 2020)
    Aug Goal Weight: 204.4 (5 lb loss)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).



    Aug 01: 209.4
    Aug 04: 209.8
    Aug 11: 209.5
    Aug 18: 209.4
    Aug 25: 210.5 Most of this gain was overnight! I’ll get it back down by the end of the month.
    Aug 31: 211.1 Drats!


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    September Weight: 211.1 (Weight on August 31st, 2020)
    September Goal Weight: 206.1 ( 5 lb loss)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 – 155 (I’ll know when I get there).


    Sept 01: 211.6
    Sept 08: 211.6
    Sept 15:
    Sept 22:
    Sept 29:
    Sept 30:

    Total Weight Loss for September:
  • tiabirdie56
    tiabirdie56 Posts: 4,097 Member
    @mari_moulin, thank you for posting Samantha's situation. I was hoping that she was just busy with life in general. I'm so sorry to hear that she has been ill with CV19.
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    Hello everyone. Sorry I’ve gotten off for awhile I’ve been very busy with our move, guests, and back to school and couldn’t really participate much. I will
    Be back soon 🤞🏻

    I got a message from Samantha.

    “Could you let everyone know that I will have them (the lose 5+ challenge) up and running again next month. Unfortunately I’ve been in hospital with a bad case of coronavirus, I got out of hospital thismorning and I’m still not feeling 100%, but I will be coming back”

    @mari_moulin Please send our best wishes to Samantha for a good recovery!!! Virtual hugs!
  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    After 2 years and 8 months of hard work, I met my ultimate weight loss goal on 7/31/2020.

    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to July 2020: 38.2 lbs

    What's next? Maintenance, muscle gain and toning my stomach.

    Progress Pics from Nov 2017 to July 2020: https://imgur.com/a/A0oSl79
    Weight Loss Graph: http://imgur.com/a/yTedqZn

    MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
    Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
    August Starting Weight: 109.2 lbs
    August Maintenance Goal: 110 lbs
    New BF Goal: 26%
    Height: 5 ft
    Age: 31

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

    Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday

    August 3: 109.6 ... 29% BF
    August 7: 110.6 ... yesterday: 11k steps, 1651 cals in, 1701 cals burned, 106g protein, 192g carbs, 53g fat ... 1k calorie dinner 😬

    I've been eating at maintenance a little too well. MFP set maintenance (with no exercise) at 1400 cals which might be low but in either case, my calorie avg this week is 1638. I'll work on finding a good medium.
    I'm already noticing that I am eating one too many bad snacks after dinner. I need to tone it down. I'm very happy that I'm hitting personal protein goals of 100g or more.

    August 10: 110.4 ... It's all a work in progress... 29% BF
    August 14: 110.6 ... a bit confused by a loss... yesterday: 111.8 lbs, 5k steps, 1718 cals in, 1514 cals burned, 128g protein, 211g carbs, 50g fat

    August 17: 112.6 ... 30% BF ... not a bad BF but ouch. I allowed myself to eat chips and queso on Saturday but I've got to be careful.
    August 21: 112.4

    August 24: 114.8 ... 30% BF ... Yes, I went overboard last week with weekly cal avg of 1800 cals and not much exercise. I'm going to bring down my calorie avg this week! All of my hard work will not be in vain.
    August 28: 112 ... much better! Calorie avg from Mon to Thurs is 1530 and we have taken three 1 hour walks so far.

    August 31: 114

    I ended outside of maintenance but I'm trying to take this as a learning curve and not be too down in the dumps. I haven't experienced trying to stay within maintenance ever.

  • syreina
    syreina Posts: 548 Member
    edited September 2020
    After 2 years and 8 months of hard work, I met my ultimate weight loss goal on 7/31/2020.
    Overall Loss from Nov 2017 to July 2020: 38.2 lbs
    Progress Pics from Nov 2017 to July 2020: https://imgur.com/a/A0oSl79
    Weight Loss Graph: http://imgur.com/a/yTedqZn

    What's next? Maintenance, muscle gain and toning my stomach.


    MFP Starting Weight: 140 lbs - February 2011
    Current Starting Weight: 147.4 lbs - November 2017
    September Starting Weight: 114 lbs
    September Maintenance Goal: 108 to 113 lbs
    New BF Goal: 26%
    Height: 5 ft
    Age: 31

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

    Weigh-In Days: Monday and Friday

    Sept 4: 113.6
    Sept 7: 114.6 ... I've been indulging a little more than usual so I'm trying my best to be close to 10k daily.
    Sept 11:
    Sept 14:
    Sept 18:
    Sept 21:
    Sept 25:
    Sept 28:

  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
    Sunday September 06 - 142.5 - 1.5 pounds away now from a 50 pound weight loss. It could take awhile, but I am definitely going to work at it.
    Monday September 07 - 143.1 - Hit those 142s twice, so hoping to return there tomorrow.
    Tuesday September 08 - 143.2 - On track, and sticking with it.
    Wednesday September 09 - 143.6 - Went off track a tiny bit last night, dusting off and will work out extra today.
    Thursday September 10 - 143.9 - Maybe I will see a drop tomorrow. Hope so.
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡
    9/06: 215.8 😊
    9/07: 214.6. 😁
    9/08: 215.2 😕
    9/09: 215.0
    9/10: 215.0

    Total loss for Sept: +1lb
  • rmwb529
    rmwb529 Posts: 85 Member
    Dang...I don't know what the deal is but I feel like since there are fewer of us here now I'm more invested in this group, in you guys, than ever before! When I log in and see you guys have posted, I can't wait to see how you did. I swear I feel your triumphs and struggles like I'm right there with you! Just know you're not alone! Looking forward to tomorrow's weigh in. We got this!
  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    Highest weight - 266.0
    Sept starting weight - 214.0
    Sept goal - 207.0
    Ultimate goal - 160.0

    09/01 - 214.0
    08/04- 218.6 (uh oh) 😡
    09/05: 218.6 😡
    9/06: 215.8 😊
    9/07: 214.6. 😁
    9/08: 215.2 😕
    9/09: 215.0
    9/10: 215.0
    9/11: 215.0 😕 I’m not moving. But at least I’m not gaining.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    We are still on July's thread @rmwb529 so we don't get new people when that happens historically.
    Happy to see you posting and wondering how the tracking and new workout system is going for you. Curious to see if keeping on track proves the "you will weigh...in 5 weeks" will be true.
    I personally have never made it anywhere close to 5 weeks eating and burning excess calories exactly the same as the day that it tells me that I will be 129lbs in 5 weeks if I keep up my current behaviour. Cheat days, occasional cocktails etc.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,931 Member
    MFP start weight Oct 28.18 - 191
    June goal was 146.7 - Actual end weight 148.1
    July goal was 143.4 (realistically I would be happy with 147.1 since I normally only lose one pound per month)
    August goal was 142.9
    September goal 141.9
    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.
    Friday July 31 - 145.0 - The long weekend has started here, going to try my best to not derail.
    July - Lost 3.4 pounds

    Monday August 31 - 145.2
    August Kind of a bust of a month, gained 0.2 from last month.

    It would be great if we had a new month to post in for September. If not we can still keep posting here on the July thread.

    Okay, parking here on the July thread again.

    Tuesday September 01 - 144.9 - Staying the course and trying to be patient
    Wednesday September 02 - 143.8 - 18 days until my 60th birthday - my goal was to be 130 which obviously won't be happening. MFP has been saying "137 in 5 weeks" since January of this year. Yesterday it said "133 in 5 weeks". 2 pounds in 18 days might be realistic, I am a very slow weight loser. Yes, I do plan to be indulgent over my birthday getaway, but not out of control indulgent after all of this hard work.
    Thursday September 03 - 143.7
    Friday September 04 - 142.3 - Wow, super happy to see this number after all of my diligence.
    Saturday September 05 - 143.1
    Sunday September 06 - 142.5 - 1.5 pounds away now from a 50 pound weight loss. It could take awhile, but I am definitely going to work at it.
    Monday September 07 - 143.1 - Hit those 142s twice, so hoping to return there tomorrow.
    Tuesday September 08 - 143.2 - On track, and sticking with it.
    Wednesday September 09 - 143.6 - Went off track a tiny bit last night, dusting off and will work out extra today.
    Thursday September 10 - 143.9 - Maybe I will see a drop tomorrow. Hope so.
    Friday September 11 - 142.0 - Yahoo for the scale reading, but a terrible day historically. I was probably around 165 pounds back then before I started packing on the menopause pounds. I couldn't carry 165 these days as my body weight shifted around with age.
  • rmwb529
    rmwb529 Posts: 85 Member
    Super crabby this morning. Last Friday I was SO close to the next decade (170.POINT TWO!) I'm waiting to get back to! I did everything right...I tracked, I exercised, I drank my water, I did, I did, I did. Weigh in today...
    170 POINT ZERO! You've got to be kidding me! I am so over this menopause crap!
  • rmwb529
    rmwb529 Posts: 85 Member
    Thanks for the explanation @dawnbgethealthy. It speaks to the stick-to-it-ness it takes to do this. SO many start but there are few at the finish line. It is hard! Here though...it's nice to know we're not alone.
    @dawnbgethealthy - nice job! Dang. You gotta feel good about that! And it's only mid month! Yippee!
    Also, about the program...my friend had a family member pass away tragically out of state so she had to leave town. Our plan is to start Monday.
  • Connie7355
    Connie7355 Posts: 496 Member
    Original start weight - 236
    Sept starting weight - 183.8
    Sept goal - 177
    Ultimate goal - 165

    09/04 - 180.8
    09/11 - 179.6
    09/18 -
    09/25 -
    09/30 -

    Total loss for Sept - 4.2 lbs
  • mari_moulin
    mari_moulin Posts: 3,717 Member
    Original starting weight - 338.8 lbs (Jan 01, 2016)
    August starting weight - 192 lbs (July 25, 2020)
    August goal - 187 lbs
    Ultimate goal - 160 lbs

    26 - 192.6 😡
    27 - 191.6 😒 TOM day 1
    28 - 190.0 🙃 TOM day 2
    29 - 189.6 🙂 TOM day 3
    30 - 188.8 😮 TOM day 4
    31 - 188.4 😁 TOM day 5
    August 01 - 188.2 🥳
    02 - 188.4 🙂
    03 - 188.2 🤔
    04 - 187.4 😄
    05 - 187.8 🤭
    06 - 187.8 🤔
    07 - 187.2 🤣
    August 08 - 188.4 🤦🏻‍♀️

    Total loss for August - 3.6 LBS

    NOTES - there was a last minute girlie night at my friends house where sadly I had some wine and high sodium foods spiking my weight this morning. just in time for my official weigh in day 😭

    Wow. That was the last time I posted and I’ve gone way off the rails since. I’m back now. I need to get my crap together. I have been reading you all and keeping up with your posts. You’ve been doing so well even when you struggle, I’m inspired by your perseverance.

    Original starting weight - 338.8 lbs (Jan 01, 2016)
    September starting weight - 192 lbs (Aug 29, 2020)
    September goal - 190 lbs
    Ultimate goal - 160 lbs

    09/05 - 192.4
    09/12 - 195.3
    09/19 -
    09/26 -

    Total loss for August + 3.3 LBS