30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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I gotta remember this quote!5
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Checking in:
I am right there with you @dbanks80 and @kwgrandma this week. The scale did not move at all for me.
I have to thank @shnerb00 and @frankwbrown for your earlier advice as it helped me. I may not have seen the scale move, but I wore two pieces of clothing that hadn’t fit in a while this week, and it really did make me feel better about where I am in my journey.
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I'm very dependent on my walks and hikes to lose weight and stay physically and mentally healthy. So I go outside, which is risky. Lately,I've been wearing multiple masks for protection from all the maskless people out there. I used to wear an n95 for up to 8 hours when I worked in surgery but it still sucks when I sweat while wearing a two layer cloth mask over a surgical mask over an n95 mask! Sorry, just felt the need to vent about this. Hope everyone is having a relaxing (and safe!) weekend.5
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There is a park not far from me that I've ridden around on my bicycle, but I'd never been in it. It covers about one quarter of a large block with an elementary school on another quarter and a junior high on the other half. Yesterday, I stopped by there on my way back from an errand, and walked around it. It was a pleasant walk, with kids playing and a mild breeze blowing. Today, I stopped there again, and this time I circled the park four times for a distance of 1.5 miles. I stopped on a park bench four times for about a minute. This was much more enjoyable than the 1/4 mile block my house is on, that I've been walking around. Looking forward to my walk tomorrow.
On the weight front, I've plateaued this week. Hoping to see a drop in weight soon, but in any case I have faith that if I keep with my diet and exercise, I will see progress.
Best wishes to everyone on their journey in this new month of February!7 -
@frankwbrown. I'm crazy about walking and hiking and, like you, enjoy finding new places to explore. One of my neighbors likes to document her walks by taking photos of unusual things she finds on her walks, mostly strange decorations in people's yards (we have a lot of that in Portland).
Enjoy your walks and keep up your fight - I'm sure you'll see that weight start dropping again in February.7 -
Feb 1st Check In:
Jan 11/162lbs
Jan 18/160lbs
Jan 25/159lbs
Feb 1/159.8lbs New Digital scale*
Measurements:
Neck - same
Waist - down 0.5"
Hips - same
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Monday check in
Start Weight 160.2
Goal Weight 135
12/28 160.2
1/4 155.8
1/11 155.4
1/18 154.2
1/25 152.4
02/01 152.6
I seemed to be all over on the scales this week. From a big loss to a big jump up. This number landed in about the middle so I’ll take it. This is about the time I’d historically pack it in, especially because I did not see a loss. I’d get a little bored with the process, weighing daily, loose on the tracking and meal planning until eventually I just stopped... NOT THIS TIME! I’m sticking it through with this group. Who knows what might happen when I get over this plateau? I’ll never know if I don’t try.7 -
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
I love quotes that speak to me, and this one certainly does. I’ve lived the last twenty years fighting with my weight, doing the yo-yo thing, trying different “diets”, etc. Every time giving up out of food boredom or frustration with slow progress.
I am committed to getting to and maintaining a normal and healthy weight. I want to feel what that’s like again.
If I don’t quit, I will get there. If I continue to truly eat in a healthy way, I will get there. If I continue to exercise in a healthy way, I will get there.
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”11 -
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
This! Exactly! Thanks for the inspiration @kwgrandma7 -
Checking in this Monday evening! I was pleasantly surprised at the loss! This has been a long, drawn out journey and I've wanted to give up so many, many times! I'm not sure why I haven't yet considering this is taking so long but I know I need to stick with it. Stay focused my MFP friends...remember your why!!!!
HW: 176.2 (December 20, 2019)
SW: 174.8 (April 27, 2020, joined WW)
SW: 164.6 (December 17, 2020, started MFP Challenge)
CW: 160.8 (I didn't hit my goal of being in the 150's but there's always next week!
Have a great week everyone and take it day by day!!! And remember...
"Consistency doesn't mean never messing up, it means never giving up!"
Shannon
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“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
I love quotes that speak to me, and this one certainly does. I’ve lived the last twenty years fighting with my weight, doing the yo-yo thing, trying different “diets”, etc. Every time giving up out of food boredom or frustration with slow progress.
I am committed to getting to and maintaining a normal and healthy weight. I want to feel what that’s like again.
If I don’t quit, I will get there. If I continue to truly eat in a healthy way, I will get there. If I continue to exercise in a healthy way, I will get there.
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
What an inspiring message. That would be good to contemplate during meditation.
I have a great affection--though not a great familiarity--with Buddhism, Taoism and Eastern philosophy in general (actually, Western and Eastern philosophy). There is one inspirational saying that has become attributed to Buddha, though there is no good proof of that. But here are several variations of this saying, which I think can be applied to our quest for achieving a healthy weight:- "There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth:
(1) Not going all the way, and (2) Not starting." ~~~ Buddha - "After first examining one’s means, one should either begin or not begin.
Surely, it is better not to begin than to turn back once one has begun." ~~~ Shantideva’s Bodhicaryavatara - "... if you do begin, it is best to finish.” ~~~ Chögyam Trungpa
So, we have begun... let's not turn back now! "It is best to finish."
There Are Only Two Mistakes...
“I want to see what happens if I don’t give up.”
8 - "There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth:
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »
"Consistency doesn't mean never messing up, it means never giving up!"frankwbrown wrote: »"There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth:
(1) Not going all the way, and (2) Not starting." ~~~ Buddha
Loving the insightful quotes today!! Thanks @shannonkelly08 and @frankwbrown
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08/29/19 Start Weight 162.0
12/29/20 Start Weight 135.6
4/30/21 Goal Weight 128.0
1/04/21 135.6
1/11/21 133.4
1/18/21 133.4
1/25/21 132.2
2/1/21 133.6
2/8/21
2/15/21
2/22/21
3/1/21
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For those in the northern hemisphere, summer bodies are made in the winter. I believe someone posted that here!
I have lost inches these last few weeks; been walking for 5 weeks each day over 9000 steps. I got my first payout for the app I am participating in..... drumroll $4!. I really got $14 but I contributed $10 to participate. I think the people who made this app are laughing all the way to the bank!!!
But the benefit is more than money; I have walked a ton!! And I would not have walked this much during the winter if it wasn't for the app.
NSV: Much much less take out over the last few weeks. Trying to make more food at home, less salt, more greens, and tracking on MFP.
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Hang in there @FeelinFooFoo .
What you’re doing is really hard, but you can do it. One day at a time. One hour at a time. One minute at a time.
Remember, if you have a “bad” day with eating, just begin again now.
Be well. And keep going. You can do it.7 -
@FeelinFooFoo everything you are feeling (mood swings, anxiety, hunger etc) is what you are supposed to be feeling right now but they are temporary. Acknowledge that those feelings are REAL and that it is hard. Hang in there! Take care.7
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FooFoo, I quit smoking with the help of the patch, years ago and it was the best thing I had ever done for myself. Just power through the discomfort. It does get better. And if you eat a little more, it is OK. It is far more important to crush the nicotine devil first.3
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FeelinFooFoo wrote: »When I go food shopping tonight I'm buying in healthy breakfasts. Taking it in stages, this week I'll tackle brekky, next week lunch, snacks, dinner and beverages and so on.....until its all really healthy & nutritious food that I ENJOY and LIKE. So I'm not gona buy a trolley load of avocado and pinenuts when I'm not a huge fan, I will buy sensible foods that I know are healthy and that I like. (I will add things like avocado later, 🥑) if I go too far, too soon, I end up freaking out 🙃
New breakfast items will be ~~
Oats, cinnamon & chopped banana & a sprinkle of chia seeds. Cinnamon is very healthy for you, and it tastes pretty good, too. So my thinking is, with banana and cinnamon, no need for sugar or honey. I will stick to my morning coffee, but I may remove that eventually as caffeine isn't great for anxiety. But, like I said, stages and 1 step at a time or I have been known to completely flake out 🤪
Hope everyone is well ☺
Oatmeal is a great breakfast; it really sticks to your ribs. I love cinnamon. I have oatmeal with either banana, blueberries or blackberries (occasionally raspberries). And if you want to have ham and eggs, or pancakes, one day, no worries. Just not every day. 6 -
I love oatmeal. I throw some frozen berries in it to sweeten it up and cool it down. Will def try cinnamon and banana as well!3
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I love oatmeal, walnuts, chia seeds, ground flax seeds, blueberries & a little sprinkle of sugar.5
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I love your thinking here @FeelinFooFoo ! Buy the healthy foods you love! My go-to breakfast right now is
3/4 c Plain greek yogurt
1/4 tsp cinnamon—- (yum)
1 tsp maple syrup
1 tbsp walnuts
1 tbsp chia seeds
1/2c of berries on the side
(250 calories—lots of protein)
I take 5 minutes on Sunday and make breakfast for the entire week. Absolutely no prep on busy weekday mornings ensures I start my day successfully... and deliciously.
If you don’t love yogurt but prefer oats, I’ve prepped a similar recipe for over night oats substituting the yogurt with oats and almond milk. Same thing...mix it up on Sunday and it’s ready for the week.4 -
@shnerb00
I like the idea of preparing meals ahead of time.
(I'm slow cooking a pot of 13 bean soup mix right now, and I have a Carroll Shelby's white chili mix that I use to make chicken chili. I also prepare batches of chicken salad, tuna salad, and egg salad. All of these make for simple meals for me.)
I tried overnight oats a month or so ago, but I only had steel cut oats to try it with; I had mixed results. But I liked having several days' breakfast waiting in the fridge. I'm going to try it again with rolled oats.
I think I'll give your go-to breakfast a try (I've got everything but the chia seeds). Thanks.
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@frankwbrown I love having something hot for lunches. I’m going to try a batch of chicken chilli for next week!! Thanks for the idea!6
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@FeelinFooFoo I also find random trivia interesting and amusing. Cinnamon from a tree huh? Who knew??? Lol.6
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It’s my Friday weigh-in.
Start 165 lbs
Last week 155.2 lbs
Present 155.0 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this week 0.2 lbs
Total loss 10.0 lbs
It’s a small victory for the week but a milestone for the journey. I’ll take it and keep on keeping on!
Be well everyone!10 -
Week 1
SW 192.2
CW 188.4
BF% 38.9
MM 64.6
Thanks for the accountability!! Hope everyone have a great weekend! The weekend is typically when I fall off the wagon. So I have to stay strong LOL
Week 2
CW 189.4 ( Water retention)
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0
Hope everyone is doing well and staying healthy! Have a great weekend!!
Week 3
Exactly the same numbers LITERALLY
CW 189.4
BF% 38.8
MM 65.0
Week 4
CW 188.0 down 1.4 lbs
BF 38.5
MM 65.0
Getting tired of this Plateau
Week 5
CW 188.0
BF% 37.2 (Down 1.3)
MM 65.9 (Up .9)7 -
My Friday weigh-in: not as much exercise this week, so my weight loss slowed down. I'm ok with that because I was able to limit my calories without feeling starved. I had my annual physical and my doctor was really happy about my weight loss and he told me that it might be harder to lose more weight so quickly. It doesn't feel quickly to me but I'm satisfied if I only lose half a pound a week. I'm eating and feeling better, which is what really matters.
Start 226 lbs (July 2020)
Goal: 150 lbs
Nov 30 188
Dec 7 186.2
Dec 12 184
Dec 19 182
Dec 26 183.6
Jan 2 183.2
Jan 9 182.6
Jan 16 179.6
Jan 22 178
Jan 30 176.6
Feb 5 176.2. (weekly loss 0.4 lbs)
Hope you all have a great week and keep up the good fight!6 -
Feeling very disappointed in self
Last night I wanted something sweet but didn't want to walk to grocery store. I should have!! I ordered Domino's!
Ate a whole Medium Pan pizza (Ham & pinapple) Chocolate Lava Cake ( 1 of 2) and 6 Fudgey brownies. 😤☹️
I don't understand the physical side of my being able to consume this much without feeling sick? Why does my body not stop the over consumption by feeling sick.The mental part of the binging I get. Depression and stress and loneliness.
At this very moment I feel like I'm never going to reach my goal of losing weight at all, never mind 20lbs.
I am into my fourth week of MFP and doing well for the most part but have had at least one - two binge episode per week. Walking about 3-5km about 5 days a week. But these binges are sabotaging my hard work.
Any suggestions for dealing with my sweet tooth in a way that will not spiral into a full on binge? Do I just avoid sugar...like alcohol or drugs when dealing with addiction. Not have any or keep in house. Or do I allow a small amount so as not to have binges. I don't crave anything except for sweets. Sadly I just ordered and ATE the pizza, cause I was too embarased to order 4 lava cakes and 12 Fudgey brownies!!
Thanks
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THIS CHALLENGE: lose 30 pounds by end of March (starting in December)
Jul 10 : 330.0 (highest weight)
Nov 30 : 287.9 (starting weight)
Dec 04 : 283.5 : weekly loss = 4.4, total loss = 4.4
Dec 11 : 284.6 : weekly loss = -1.1, total loss = 3.3
Dec 18 : 283.8 : weekly loss = 0.8, total loss = 4.1
Dec 25 : 286.0 : weekly loss = -2.2, total loss = 1.9
Jan 01 : 281.6 : weekly loss = 4.4, total loss = 6.3
Jan 08 : 279.1 : weekly loss = 2.5, total loss = 8.8
Jan 15 : 280.1 : weekly loss = -1.0, total loss = 7.8
Jan 22 : 276.5 : weekly loss = 3.6, total loss = 11.4
Jan 29 : 274.6 : weekly loss = 1.9, total loss = 13.3
Feb 05 : 273.5 : weekly loss = 1.1, total loss = 14.4
Feb 12 :
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Mar 31 :
Goal : 256
Due to knee/hip pain (and excess weight), I've had trouble walking even a quarter mile at a time. And managing 2,000 steps/day was a challenge. But I'm now going 0.75-1.5 miles per walk (with a few pauses during).
So I've joined two challenges at my gym:
1. February Step Challenge: 2,500 steps on Day 1, increase by 250 steps each day thereafter. That means on Feb 28th, I'll have to take 9,250 steps! (yesterday, I hit 7,000 steps!)
2. SpringSprint 5k challenge: This starts virtually on Monday (I don't have the details yet) and ends with a 5k run/walk on March 20th (I'll be walking). 5k is about 3.1 miles, so this one's ambitious for me.
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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 Go
Dec 18th -1.4 (Total- 4.8) 13.6 To Go
Dec 25th Merry Christmas
Jan 1st Happy New Year and Happy Anniversary (Wedding) to me
Jan 8th +4.8 (Total 0.0) 18.4 To Go (Earned, Owning and Pressing On!)
Jan 15th -1.2 (Total 1.2) 17.2 To Go
Jan 22nd -1.0 (Total 2.2) 16.2 To Go
Jan 29th -0.6 (Total 2.8) 15.6 To Go
Feb 5th -1.4 (Total 4.2) 14.2 To Go5
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