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2021 > Winter challenge 5-15 pounds.
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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Replies
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Challenge action plan , weekly postings:
* Start weight
* Goal weight
* Current weight
* Daily plan
- Diet
- Exercise
- Joyful acts
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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
Chris3 -
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 welcomed1 -
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.
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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!
Chris0 -
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.0 -
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
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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.0 -
I am in- also in need of accountability!
Start and current :155
Goal:135
Plan: macros and IF
Workout 4-5 days a week
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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!
01/02 - 4.01 miles in 76 mins and 60 min workout w/trainer
Chris0 -
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.
EH0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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!
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.
Chris0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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!0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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.0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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.
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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
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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!
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
Chris1 -
Weekly Check in:
PW: 157
CW: 158
Going the wrong way....0 -
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)))0
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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!1 -
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 💪🏼🏋🏼♀️🧘🏼♀️0 -
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!
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
Chris0 -
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.0 -
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!
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!
Chris1 -
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 others1
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