2021 > Winter challenge 5-15 pounds.

hallene
hallene Posts: 79 Member
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Hello all, if you like me have been frustrated with not being able to reach our weight goal , let’s get this challenge going January 1st. We will welcome Spring (April) with all that sparks joy in us.
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  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    Challenge action plan , weekly postings:
    * Start weight
    * Goal weight
    * Current weight
    * Daily plan
    - Diet
    - Exercise
    - Joyful acts
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    edited January 2021
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Current weight
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts

    Chris
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    2021 hear we go.....
    My commitment for a healthy body, mind and spirit.
    Start weight - 131 lbs.
    Goal weight - 125
    Diet - low carb
    Daily plan - 60 minutes of exercise
    Workout schedule: daily walk plus Mon - Wed - Fri Cardio/weights, Tue - Thur - Sat YOGA
    Joyful acts: focus on spirituality, relationships and self care

    Feedback and support welcomed
  • JEichberg
    JEichberg Posts: 3 Member
    Hi there! I really like the idea of a group focused on a smaller increment goal. Thanks for organizing.
    I am 49 and live in Colorado.
    I hit #50 this coming year and want to feel strong heading into August!
    Start weight: 133
    Goal weight - 123
    Diet - Veggies, less sugar, wine on weekends only or when meeting a friend (which hopefully will happen a lot in 2021 since all was shut down this past year!).
    Daily plan - vitamins, water, my chinese herbs, bed by 10:30
    -hour of exercise with a focus on weights (I prefer cardio and have avoided core work lately and I think that,
    plus the cold and stress, is why my weight creeped up in quarantine).
    Joyful acts: gratitude, find quiet moments and nature. like haliene, also focus on relationships, letting go of outcomes.


  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 ...I usually see my trainer on Friday but because of the holiday we moved it to tomorrow. My husband and I take Monday and Friday off from our walking...so today is no exercise and a lot of reading! :D

    Chris
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    My rest day from exercise schedule is Sunday.
    Sunday’s I like to do a personal inventory and plan out the week ahead, I also update my food shopping list and wipe down the frig. My goal this year, to add planning and structure to my daily living.
  • oxnina
    oxnina Posts: 203 Member
    edited January 2021
    I’m in! I need accountability!
    I’m Nina and I’m 29 years old, 5’6 lbs. I live in Manitoba Canada

    * Start weight: 244.4 lbs
    * Goal weight: 150 lbs
    * Current weight: 244.3 lbs
    * Daily plan: drink more than 64 oz of water, track everything I eat (which is a challenge for me) and do some sort of exercise daily(walk, stationary bike etc)
    - Diet: cut out pop, reduce sugar, and sort out food triggers
    - Exercise: walks daily and if it’s too cold, go on the stationary bike/ do a dance workout
    - Joyful acts: self care and being kind to myself

  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    Welcome one and all.
    We can do it , slow and steady for lasting results.
    Today, I cleared my kitchen cupboards and refrigerator of processed foods. I am weak when faced with temptation.
    Tomorrow Sunday, I’ll plan healthy meals for the week.
  • Illusions20
    Illusions20 Posts: 16 Member
    I am in- also in need of accountability!

    Start and current :155
    Goal:135
    Plan: macros and IF
    Workout 4-5 days a week
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 ...I usually see my trainer on Friday but because of the holiday we moved it to tomorrow. My husband and I take Monday and Friday off from our walking...so today is no exercise and a lot of reading! :D
    01/02 - 4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer

    Chris
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    Hi everyone.
    Starting a new week of a healthy focus on our well being.
    Progress reporting is on Saturdays. Modify your plan as needed and share helpful tips or misses.

    EH
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I usually see my trainer on Friday but because of the holiday we moved it to tomorrow. My husband and I take Monday and Friday off from our walking...so today is no exercise and a lot of reading! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I usually see my trainer on Friday but because of the holiday we moved it to tomorrow. My husband and I take Monday and Friday off from our walking...so today is no exercise and a lot of reading! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I usually see my trainer on Friday but because of the holiday we moved it to tomorrow. My husband and I take Monday and Friday off from our walking...so today is no exercise and a lot of reading! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer

    Chris
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Can I still join? I will post update on Saturday. I need accountability!

    Challenge action plan , weekly postings:
    * Start weight: 157
    * Goal weight:135
    * Current weight:157
    * Daily plan: Breathe
    * Diet: Herein lies the problem
    - Exercise-Insanity Max 30/jogging
    - Joyful acts-playing with my kiddos!
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins

    Chris
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins
    01/08 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer

    Chris
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    JANUARY = 1st week posting
    * Start weight - 131
    * Goal weight - 125
    * Current weight - 128
    * Daily plan - Focus on my goals and self care.
    - Diet - Eat less Carbs, drink more water. Will start a food journal to identify unhealthy foods.
    - Exercise - 60 minutes of exercise daily: walking, hiking, yoga, weights, I like to mix it up.
    - Joyful acts - Virtual chats with my grandkids and family.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins
    01/08 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/09 - 144.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 108 mins

    Chris
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Hi I would like to participate in this challenge. My name is Mary from Ontario Canada. I am on the road to become a healthier person and that involves weight reduction. In the past I have always tried to lose weight quickly. This time my approach is a pound a week. It took 15 years to gain this weight. I would like to lose 10 pounds by April 1st. Reading the post of the group everyone sounds excited and upbeat.
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Challenge action plan, Wednesday Post:
    * My start weight 205lb January 1st 2020
    * My challenge goal weight 174 lbs
    * Current weight 184 lbs
    * Walk briskly for 30 minutes and track my calories
    * Diet to eat more protein and healthy non starch carbohydrates
    * Exercise like I mean it
    * Joyful acts learn to meditate and be kind to others
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins
    01/08 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/09 - 144.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 108 mins
    01/10 - 145.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 120 mins

    Chris
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    Weekly Check in:
    PW: 157
    CW: 158
    Going the wrong way....
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member
    Courtney’, evaluate your plan. To many carbs, exercise, not enough water, menstruating , poor elimination all can contribute to your results. Assess and adjust and move forward. My physical therapist always reminded me, I did not gain the excess weight in a day, week or month. Keep it slow and steady. (((Hug)))
  • CourtneyLomonaco
    CourtneyLomonaco Posts: 562 Member
    hallene wrote: »
    Courtney’, evaluate your plan. To many carbs, exercise, not enough water, menstruating , poor elimination all can contribute to your results. Assess and adjust and move forward. My physical therapist always reminded me, I did not gain the excess weight in a day, week or month. Keep it slow and steady. (((Hug)))

    Thanks for the kind words. I know what is doing it-the Christmas candy. I just have to stop with it!
  • angecc1984
    angecc1984 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi,
    Starting weight 139
    Target 130
    Daily plan: healthy macro balanced diet & at least 1hr cardio or strength training
    So far I have done 9 kettlebell workouts and 3 yoga workouts 💪🏼🏋🏼‍♀️🧘🏼‍♀️
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins
    01/08 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/09 - 144.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 108 mins
    01/10 - 145.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 120 mins
    01/11 - 145.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
    01/12 - 144.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.00 miles in 58 mins

    Chris
  • hallene
    hallene Posts: 79 Member

    Bemybest.., Welcome to the group. Weight checking in is Saturdays. My target month is April as well. With the group support and accountability we will make it.
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,977 Member
    Hi! I'm in!

    My name is Chris. I am 70 and 5'5". I live in northern California in the Bay Area.

    * Start weight - 145.8
    * Goal weight - 132.0
    * Daily plan - One workout at a time, one pound at a time, one meal at a time and one day at a time. I borrowed this from a friend.
    - Diet - IF
    - Exercise - Walk 4-5 miles 5 days a week and workout w/trainer 3 time a week for 60 mins each session
    - Joyful acts - Gratitude, self care.

    01/01 - 145.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...I take Monday and Friday off from walking...so today is no exercise! :D
    01/02 - 145.0 st 7:30 a.m. ...4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/03 - 144.6 at 8:00 a.m. ...4.40 miles in 88 mins
    01/04 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/05 - 144.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.08 miles in 95 mins.
    01/06 - 144.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 87 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
    01/07 - 145.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...4.27 miles in 75 mins
    01/08 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
    01/09 - 144.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.43 miles in 108 mins
    01/10 - 145.6 at 7:00 a.m. ...6.00 miles in 120 mins
    01/11 - 145.4 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
    01/12 - 144.8 at 6:00 a.m. ...3.00 miles in 58 mins
    01/13 - 146.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...4.12 miles in 79 mins...had to celebrate w/DDD, SIL and Grandson because DDD won a terrific award this year!!!! Salty food and ice cream!

    Chris
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,730 Member
    Challenge action plan, Wednesday Post:
    January 13th Current Weight 184 lbs
    * My start weight 205lb January 1st 2020
    * My challenge goal weight 174 lbs
    * Current weight 184 lbs
    * Walk briskly for 30 minutes and track my calories - yes 50 minutes each day
    * Diet to eat more protein and healthy non starch carbohydrates - not so good
    * Exercise like I mean it - yes
    * Joyful acts learn to meditate and be kind to others

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