30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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I am in. I am officially menopausal and the weight just keeps creeping up.
Highest weight of my life SW: 218
March 31 GW: 188
No processed foods and no white or added sugar or white flour and tracking every bite. Will use my amazing Nordictrack treadmill at least once a day.
I can so relate and the menopausal thing! The weight is so hard to lose and creeps up sooo quickly!!! We have the same food goal!!!
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Back to somewhat normal eating the past 2 days. Though I shouldn't jinx it the day is still young. I could do alot of damage between now and bedtime. Of course that ice cream cake and chocolate cake I made are whispering my name. Send Help!!6
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Back to somewhat normal eating the past 2 days. Though I shouldn't jinx it the day is still young. I could do alot of damage between now and bedtime. Of course that ice cream cake and chocolate cake I made are whispering my name. Send Help!!
I could help you dispose of that ice cream cake and chocolate cake. I would totally make that sacrifice, if I could.
I saw a little progress this morning, losing some of the weight I gained this past week.
Time to get back on track.
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Melissa Radke is blogging about bettering her health in 2021....even though she doesn't want to do it, she's going to. Her posts are unique, funny and full of truth. Worth a look.
See the link and read her first 3 blogs on this topic: The Big Ask, Burning Boats and The Beautiful Do-Over. https://melissaradke.substack.com/
You can read them first without subscribing. If you subscribe, you will get the posts in your email inbox.3 -
shannonkelly08 wrote: »I am in. I am officially menopausal and the weight just keeps creeping up.
Highest weight of my life SW: 218
March 31 GW: 188
No processed foods and no white or added sugar or white flour and tracking every bite. Will use my amazing Nordictrack treadmill at least once a day.
I can so relate and the menopausal thing! The weight is so hard to lose and creeps up sooo quickly!!! We have the same food goal!!!
I'm pretty sure "the menopausal thing" may be an issue this time around with weight loss.
Even so, I've read women who have still lost weight during all stages of life. So, I'm putting "the menopausal thing" out of my head and will remain in denial about it.
I've chosen a plan of action, going to stay the course, evaluate monthly and tweak as needed. 5 -
Hi Ruby,
Thank you for starting this challenge! As you can see I am in the process of losing 30 lbs. I got pretty close to my goal a couple months ago but I have wandered away from it -- especially during the holidays -- by foregoing honest daily food, exercise, and water logging and plunging into holiday overeating, stress eating, cookie munching, candy bingeing...uh oh...This morning I faced myself and my scale honestly and it is clear I'm going in the wrong direction with this. I want to get back on track toward meeting my weight goal and committing myself to a challenge has in the past really helped me do so. So here I am.
In past challenges I have found it helpful to check in weekly to report my weight so below I have laid out a Monday weigh-in schedule for January and February for myself that I will be updating weekly.
Thanks again for starting this challenge, Ruby, and good luck with it, everyone!
08/29/19 Start Weight 162.0
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
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Since first joining this challenge about a week ago, I’ve been in pre- challenge mode. I have been planning how I am going to tackle this challenge successfully. My strategy is to improve consistency of healthy habits.
Every week I will meal plan, shop, prep and weigh in.
Every day I will do 30 min cardio and 20 min strength training.
Every day I will log meals and stay under calorie budget.
Every day I will drink 8 glasses of Water.
At the end of the month, I will take body measurements, see where I’m at and reassess. Hope to lose 1.5-2 lbs each week so about 20-25 lbs by March 31.
Thanks again for starting this, Ruby! I’ll update weekly.
I’m excited! Good luck everyone!
Start Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
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Happy Tuesday everybody! I hope everyone’s holidays went well. I definitely had a few too many treats over Christmas myself but got back on track soon after. The other day I ran for the first time in a few months and have been going on fairly regular walks. I weighed in for the first time since before Christmas and was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully I can keep this up!
12/10/20 - 175.8
12/20/20 - 174
12/29/20 - 172.88 -
Tygirl2016 wrote: »shannonkelly08 wrote: »I am in. I am officially menopausal and the weight just keeps creeping up.
Highest weight of my life SW: 218
March 31 GW: 188
No processed foods and no white or added sugar or white flour and tracking every bite. Will use my amazing Nordictrack treadmill at least once a day.
I can so relate and the menopausal thing! The weight is so hard to lose and creeps up sooo quickly!!! We have the same food goal!!!
I'm pretty sure "the menopausal thing" may be an issue this time around with weight loss.
Even so, I've read women who have still lost weight during all stages of life. So, I'm putting "the menopausal thing" out of my head and will remain in denial about it. I've chosen a plan of action, going to stay the course, evaluate monthly and tweak as needed.
Yes!!! That's what keeps me going too...other women lose weight at my age so why can't I!!! Denial can be a good thing and age is only a number! 6 -
Happy Tuesday everybody! I hope everyone’s holidays went well. I definitely had a few too many treats over Christmas myself but got back on track soon after. The other day I ran for the first time in a few months and have been going on fairly regular walks. I weighed in for the first time since before Christmas and was pleasantly surprised. Hopefully I can keep this up!
12/10/20 - 175.8
12/20/20 - 174
12/29/20 - 172.8
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Thznk you for starting this challenge. I need to lose 25lb and been struggling last months hoping this challenge will help.
30/12/20 Sw 170lb6 -
I'll weight in on Wednesdays. I am going to set ambitious goals after reading @frankwbrown 's inspirational quotes. Since it's a 30 lbs challenge, I will make that my goal.
Good luck to everyone else on reaching your goals.
Dec 30th 211.0 lbs
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Mar Goal: 180
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Hi everyone. I'd like to be part of this.
Starting weight: 262
Goal Weight : 232 (March 31)
Weigh in days. Sundays6 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Back to somewhat normal eating the past 2 days. Though I shouldn't jinx it the day is still young. I could do alot of damage between now and bedtime. Of course that ice cream cake and chocolate cake I made are whispering my name. Send Help!!
I could help you dispose of that ice cream cake and chocolate cake. I would totally make that sacrifice, if I could.
I saw a little progress this morning, losing some of the weight I gained this past week.
Time to get back on track.
Funny Frank! I left the cakes for the kids and had some lower calorie cookies just to say I had something!! Keep up the good work.5 -
Hope everyone is sticking to it. 4 pounds down from the 10 holiday pounds I snuck on. Water weight im sure but its motivation and thats what I need at the moment. These winter doldrums put me in eating mode and its not easy.
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I'm in. I woukd love to lose 30lbs as well.7
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I would love to join this challenge! My goal is to lose 1.5-2 lb per week— so 20-25 lbs by the end of March.
12/30/20
Starting weight: 140lb.
3/30/20
Goal weight: 120lb.8 -
I would love to join I want to lose 37 pounds overall, but may as well see if I can get some of this done by March!
CW: 187
GW: 1508 -
Doing better this week (so far....). I did my mid-week check and I'm going in the right direction but it's definitely getting harder. I think getting out of the 180's is going to be a tough challenge because of the holidays and because I haven't weighed less than 180 in awhile (about 35 to 40 years!). I'm really close to the "normal weight" BMI for my height (179 lbs) but it feels like something in my body is fighting back, holding onto those last couple pounds. Eating light today. Would love a shot of whiskey but I'm fighting that urge.
SW: 226
GW: 150
11/30 188
12/7. 186.2
12/12 184
12/19 182
12/26 183.6
Today: 183 (hey - 5 lbs a month ain't bad)7 -
It's really good to see everyone trying hard! It is so motivating. I will step on the scale tomorrow with one eye open and one eye closed - scared to look.
I am still doing IF. BUT I have polished off some cookies this week during my eating hours and those calories will add up.
However, no junk food after 7:00 all week, because I didn't buy any salty favorite snacks this week.
Happy New Year's Eve for some of you!
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