30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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THE WOOSH EFFECT
this is also my favorite part of weight loss
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oops, I need to change my starting weight!
When I joined this group last night I just made a quick guess at my weight. Got on the scale this morning to check for sure, and....
Starting weight 188.6.8 -
@Bill70Strong I think the pandemic has really caused a struggle for people who were doing well before ... at least that is the case for me! Kitties (or in my case a puppy) are a great mood lifter.6
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@Beka3695 the whoosh! If only every week could be like the first! Once I get past the loss of retained fluid, I pretty much never see another "whoosh". On the flip side, I almost never see those unexplained overnight "gains" either, so I guess that's a decent trade-off.5
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Hi, I just joined the community but I've been on a weight loss journey since early July. I just passed my halfway point and I'm hoping I can lose 36 lbs by my birthday in mid May. I don't run (yet) but I do a lot of walking and hiking and core exercises. I try to measure my weight only once or twice a week. I wish my belly was flatter but I know it takes time....
Starting weight 226 (July 7)
Goal weight 150
Current weight 186.2
For December, I would like to lose at least 5 lbs (I've lost 2 already but can I keep them off?).
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@Beka3695, thank you for that post! It explains a lot. My little graphs, which I wrote about before, all show this effect--heretofore unexplained periods where my weight stays exactly the same, I mean to the tenth of a pound, for 4 days in a row or so, then jumps up by a couple of pounds, then suddenly drops 3.5 pounds or so and stays down. I never heard of the "whoosh" effect, but it explains things. I guess I like it, too, once the "whoosh" finally comes . . . but those days of staying the same and then going up can be maddening. But that's why I'm glad I've kept the graphs for 5 months. I can see that this is my regular rhythm of weight loss and not panic or get too frustrated.7
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trwhitney2627 wrote: »Hi, I just joined the community but I've been on a weight loss journey since early July. I just passed my halfway point and I'm hoping I can lose 36 lbs by my birthday in mid May. I don't run (yet) but I do a lot of walking and hiking and core exercises. I try to measure my weight only once or twice a week. I wish my belly was flatter but I know it takes time....
Starting weight 226 (July 7)
Goal weight 150
Current weight 186.2
For December, I would like to lose at least 5 lbs (I've lost 2 already but can I keep them off?).
Our journeys are similar:
My starting weight: 330 (July 10th)
My goal weight: 230 (July 10th, 2021)
My current weight: 284.6
I had hoped to reach my midpoint (-50) by Christmas, but I don't think that'll happen -- hopefully by New year's.
I'd love to reach my goal weight by my birthday in early May, but that's not realistic for me. My goal date is July 10th, 2021.6 -
I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Ted. I'm 67 years old and married with no children, just a couple of old cats. I'm a retired healthcare worker (critical care - got out before the pandemic). My job was very strenuous and kept me physically healthy and only slightly overweight. After retiring, I started gaining more and more weight. My main activities were reading, eating, and drawing/painting, so I really let myself go (226 lbs). Five months ago, I set a goal to lose 78 lbs and get back to the weight I was in high school. At first, it was all about changing my diet, limiting calories, eating less processed food. Then I started walking and hiking and really challenging myself. I walk between 3 and 12 miles a day, mostly on nearby forest trails. My pace has increased to over 4.5 mph, so I think I'm ready to start running those trails. I started adding strength training and balance execises a couple times a week. Anyway, I'm feeling so much better- more energetic, happier, less worried about the numbers on the scale. I've lost almost 40 lbs and I really love walking/hiking. My biggest weakness is salty food. I want to eat a whole can of smokehouse almonds (it used to be a bag of Fritos). Still struggling with that....7
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My woosh has continued another day. I was 167.8 this am. This is total water loss bc I ate like CRAP yesterday. One of those days when I just couldn’t get satisfied.
Tomorrow is my official weigh in. We will see what the official stats are. 😊
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@trwhitney2627 4.5 mph IS running!!😁 good for you!6
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Count me in! I’d love to join. I NEED TO JOIN. I need some serious Accountability. I’d like to lose exactly 18.4 pounds from what I weighed on yesterday. Because "Life Happens" more often than not for me, I am hoping to reach my goal by the end of June. I will post weekly on Fridays. Best of luck to All of us!
Dec 7th 18.4 (Weight Loss Goal)
Dec 11th -3.4 (Total -3.4) 15.0 To Go8 -
I have an emotional eating app on my phone and each day it has a message to check in with. Today's is . "Nobody can go back and start a new beginning but anyone can start today and make a new ending." ~ Maria Robinson ~
SO, today is that new day. What happened yesterday, good or not-so-good, can be a lesson that we can carry forward as we take steps toward improved health. Happy healthy day to all! May our choices today move us all in that direction.11 -
Highest weight : 170
last sat 12/5: 165
today 12/12: 163.4
I dipped under this for 2 days but I was not drinking enough water and was dehydrated. While I would like it to be at least 2 lbs a week, I am moving albeit slowly, in the right direction.9 -
A good first week for me.
Start: 164.2
End: 160.5
Goal: 1357 -
I hope it's not too late to join! I am 45, married with 4 kids, and I can never stay motivated. I'm hoping joining a group will keep me accountable.
Starting weight:. 210
Goal weight:. 190 (by March 1st)
Ultimate goal:. 160 (by November 1st)
I agree, @jan110144 , I'm not likely to maintain 2 pound losses each week. I set my goal for 20 pounds but would love for it to be more. Unfortunately, it is still Christmas time and my young kids are geared up to make cookies. I have willpower but I'm also honest about how long I can hold out on eating one or two!5 -
@happymom24 it is never too late to join! Welcome! I definitely feel like this forum will keep me accountable.2
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Saturday check in:
Prior week: 172.0
Current week: 167.8
Goal weight: 155.0
Total loss: 75.2
Pounds till goal: 12.83 -
happymom24 wrote: »I hope it's not too late to join! I am 45, married with 4 kids, and I can never stay motivated. I'm hoping joining a group will keep me accountable.
Starting weight:. 210
Goal weight:. 190 (by March 1st)
Ultimate goal:. 160 (by November 1st)
I agree, @jan110144 , I'm not likely to maintain 2 pound losses each week. I set my goal for 20 pounds but would love for it to be more. Unfortunately, it is still Christmas time and my young kids are geared up to make cookies. I have willpower but I'm also honest about how long I can hold out on eating one or two!
Welcome!! Enjoy a cookie or two. It is important to find a relationship with food that allows for healthy eating while also allowing for life's special celebrations. Btw, that is a message I have to repeat for myself over and over again as moderation is a huge challenge for me. It is much easier to an all or nothing person, but that never lasts.3 -
I'm 37 years old, married, we have a 2 year old. My goal for this challenge is to lose 15-20 lbs. 2020 starting weight was 225. My ultimate goal weight is 135-140 lbs. I'll plan for Saturday weigh ins.
Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals.
Dec 5th 183.0
Dec 12th 182.2 (I'm pleased with this week. Just doing my best to keep focused.)
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