30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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P.S. When I said "by 5's," I didn't actually mean that. I meant by HALF lbs. (.5). So there's, say, 170, 170.5, 171, etc.5
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For me, weighing every day is great. I know people say to weigh once a week, and I'm sure that is best for many people, especially psychologically. I just keep thinking, "But what if that weekly weigh-in falls on one of the "up" days of my "M" shape? I wouldn't know that I'd actually lost nicely during the week and that this is just a one-day blip."
Me too! I am much better at dealing with day-to-day scale fluctuations ( especially when I "know" I have been on plan) than I am with finding myself "up" a pound after a week of hard work because I weighed on an "up" day.5 -
HI, I have 9 or 10lbs to lose but seems stubborn but I aim to lose it.5
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I would really like to get to know a little about everyone who is participating in this challenge. I'll start...
I am pretty sure I will be the oldest member here ... turned 76 last month. I am divorced, live in Indiana and am retired from higher ed.
I am pretty active. I walk a couple of miles every day (thanks to Abby, my 8 month old standard poodle puppy) and ride. Currently my horse, Annie, is recovering from a ligament injury so I am hand walking her daily as she can't be ridden. I still manage to ride other people's horses 3-4 times a week.
The other things I enjoy doing (gym, theater, concerts, movies and getting together will friends) have pretty much been cancelled since March ☹ (Alas. I substituted mindless eating instead). I am really looking forward to the vaccine and life getting back to normal!
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About me, I am 51 years old and live in the midwest (USA). I have two grown kids who are wonderful. I was always thin, healthy and active until about 1.5 years ago. I got a divorced and went crazy eating and drinking to fill a void.
Thankfully, I have never stopped being active; I love to workout and exercise. The problem for me is calories. I crave salt. So, a big bag of Doritos would last me about three days. That's terrible. I am not known for moderation which is why I quit drinking three months ago.
I am a teacher and constantly under the microscope (I perceive) and stressed out. The students are my joy but the rest of the job is slowly killing me. Sometimes I just cry at the end of the day from stress. I am positive stress is causing my weight gain as well.
Now, that I quit alcohol. My weight loss journey is more obtainable. Thanks for joining me! I love looking on here and see your posts. And Thanks @jan110144 for the introduction. You sound so young at heart, mind and body. I bet no one would guess you're 76!
@donimfp I'm trying to visualize your chart. I like the idea. Is it on paper? I probably cannot make a spreadsheet (never learned how) but I can sure make a graph on paper.
@JenT304 Yes! IT would be great to emerge out of Covid isolation fit and healthy!
@annliz23 Great that you're here!!!6 -
@donimfp I reread your post and I get it. I see how you make your graph. I'm going to make one now!2
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12/6 Today's gratitude: this community on MFP, lazy Sunday mornings, wheatgrass shot from Pulp (energizing).4
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I'm 57 and live in Maryland. I have 2 grown daughters, one here, married, with 2 adorable daughters of her own. The other is single and loving life in London. I was always thin....always! Until I hit about 47, 10 years ago, and started to slowly gain. Now I weigh 30 lbs more than I did about 12 years ago. I don't recognize myself in pictures. It is not good. This profile pic is old. Anyway I hope to look like her again soon. I definitely need motivation and to feel accountable. I also need to weigh myself every day. Otherwise I think, "oh I can have that cake...I don't weigh in for a week".7
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Hi all, I am 58 have 3 grown up children, 4 grandchildren, 2 standard poodles, 2 cats and a husband. I am retired and used to work in a school. I stay active walking 3-4 miles with the dogs most days doing yoga, pilates at home and weights when I can as I have knee injury and hip and back issues due to a fall.
Hobbies
Grooming the dogs, knitting, crochet, gardening and play word games to keep my brain active.
Goals
Keep my brain active as we have dementia in the family
Lose weight
Keep my joints mobile as I have arthritis in my back
Cut down on y drinking and eventually stop
Live a fun life by staying young minded and having fun not getting bogged down with life issues.6 -
Hi Guys!!!
I'm in for +/-20!
I have been struggling with emotional eating. I am a Christmas Grinch and feel a lot of stress this time of the year.
Age: 44
HW: 242
CW: 172 - yesterday
GW: 155ish
I am originally from Northern Georgia, but currently residing in the Florida panhandle. I am mom to 2 young adult daughters. I actually live with my oldest daughter and nanny for my 9 month old sweet grandson.
I have included a photo of my weight loss transition to date in the spoiler below. I also included the "last 100 days" pledge I made on 09/23. I am still striving for #1!!
I am also in for the gratitudes!!!
1. My grandson. I love to see his little mind work.
2. Under desk heaters.
3. My old work husband. He is the brother I never had.
I am proud of: Myself! I have grown so much in 2020!
I am looking forward to: 12/15/2020 - this is just for me.7 -
Ruby, yes, my graph is on paper. I have to work with Excel quite a bit at work, and it's my worst enemy, so I prefer paper when I can do that!
Nice to meet everyone. I'm 64 and live in central Texas. I have one married daughter and 2 amazingly precious granddaughters, ages 4 and almost 7. I have two adult sons. One was my first child, and he is sadly profoundly handicapped. He is 43 and at this point lives in a residential facility. I found out this week he is COVID positive, but thankfully it seems he is pretty much asymptomatic. My other son I adopted when I lived in Scotland and he was 6 years old. He's 38 now and doing really well. He lives in Austin and is still single.
I taught high school English for years, left teaching to start an educational publishing company, sold the company, and after 20 years out of the classroom found myself back in it. This is my third year teaching at a juvenile detention center. There is never a dull moment. We've been back in person since school started in August (The kids are locked up, so they can't bring COVID in . . . it's the rest of us that have to be very careful). I have fantasies of writing a pilot script based on experiences there, but I'm not thinking about it until next summer. Ruby, I totally get your feelings about the job. Ironically, teaching in a prison-like situation has been really freeing. Almost none of the things that really bothered me when I taught in a public high school are problems there (pushy parents, ridiculous paperwork load, things like lunch and bus duty, departmental politics, grading endless stacks of papers), and I know for sure no one is getting in with a weapon. And my students lap up love from adults (when they aren't throwing desks).
Oh, I'm married to a wonderful guy. 2nd husband, but we've been married 28 years.
As far as weight, I was also always very slender. At age 45, BAM! Not slender any more. So it's been 19 years since I've looked like I want to look. I even did a couple of triathlons without losing any weight. Just this summer, I quit drinking alcohol, which was a huge life change for me, and along with it, my eating habits just seemed to get much healthier. I've lost 31 lbs. but have about 40 to go to be "just right" in my eyes. That number may change once I see where my body lands after all these years. I'm really glad Ruby started this forum because it will be another tool in my toolbox on this journey. I'm actually grateful to have gotten sober and lost a good amount of weight during this pandemic because things could easily have gone a very different direction.8 -
Hi, Everyone:
I'd like to join this challenge though I only have about 12lbs. to lose by March, 2021. I'm a retired high school teacher, 71 years old and have been on MFP since 2012. I lost about 49lbs and in maintenance for about 5 years holding steady at 130lbs. I was at the gym 3Xs per week when the pandemic hit so there went the gym. And the pounds started slowly adding back on, mostly because I'm eating too much. I'm at the 142lb mark and need to dial it back but want to eat ALL the food. No bueno. I "exercise" the equivalent of about 20-25K steps per day but it's not the same as the gym and I'm having problems with arthritis in my right knee. Gee, getting old is sure fun. Anyhow, those extra 12lbs must go. So, yay to the challenge! I'm in.
PS: Totally get the teacher stress. Been there, done that -- so happy to be free of it. LOL.7 -
I am half way there this app is a big help, I use a juicer to make fresh veg and fruit juice every day. This is a healthy way to be "full" on goodness instead of junk. I quit drinking soda 2 mos ago.8
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How is this gonna go is everyone posting progress every SAT I think I will post weight 1st of every month for accountability I was 143lb on Saturday and 🤭oops I am at 145lb this morning went a bit too heavy on the carbs late last night 🙄,anyway it is what it is so I take it as my starting point and please can you guys post some of the meals you are eating need some ideas,can't wait to start this journey with your support😁5
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@tazzb75 I agree. Please post meal ideas. I was seeing a dietitian before Covid Hell broke loose, and she gave me some great tips I am happy to share. I'll take a photo of her snack list and post it (when I find it in a pile of papers!). She did not suggest we give up all carbs, but to read the labels. If bread, crackers, etc says "enriched" on the ingredients label, steer clear of it. I personally like Dave's Killer bread, thin sliced. It is full of whole grain yumminess. A typical breakfast for me is 1 slice of this bread, toasted, spread with avocado instead of butter and an over easy egg cooked in a no cal spray and topped with a tomato slice. It is a lovely open faced sandwich. I alternate between this and oatmeal most days.
Today's inspiration: Being healthy and in shape enough to play with my 2 and 4 year old granddaughters without getting worn out!8 -
@annliz23 i am jealous ... only one standard poodle. Question ... how challenging was it to learn how to groom them? So far ,(Abby is 8 mo old) i have taken her to groomer. She gets just a basic trim with clean face and feet and nails done. Would be great tobsave the $85 every 6 weeks!!3
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@Trina2040 congrats on calling a stop to the "Corona creep". Wish I had acted sooner. I am with you in missing the gym. They are still open here, but I can't justify the rusk.6
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Morning all!!!
I did a Monday weigh in and was up 0.8. I usually have a little weekend creep up so I’m not upset with this. CW = 172.8
I have started planning my week and trying to shift the mindset. I am about to do an upper body workout bc who doesn’t want sexy shoulders and back?!?!
I made a pot of Tuscan White Bean Soup yesterday. It is delicious and low cal. If you want the recipe, DM me. This will be dinner tonight... maybe lunch
Gratitude:
•I found those 8lb dumbbells after a 3 month search
• Slow cookers. ‘Tis soup season
• sunny weather
I’m proud of: again me! For planning ahead today
I’m looking forward to: Again 12/154
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