30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021

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.

@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.

@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.

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....

@trwhitney2627 4.5 mph IS running!!😁 good for you!

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.

A good first week for me.

Start: 164.2
End: 160.5
Goal: 135

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!

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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