30 pounds to lose challenge by March 2021
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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 Go
Feb 12th -0.4 (Total -4.6) 13.8 To Go
Feb 19th -1.4 (Total -6.0) 12.4 To Go
Feb 26th -0.2 (Total -6.2) 12.2 To Go
Mar 5th -0.6 (Total 6.8) 11.6 To Go
Mar 12th -1.4 (Total 8.2) 10.2 To Go
Mar 19th -1.4 (Total 9.6) 8.8 To Go
Mar 26th -0.0 (Total 9.6) 8.8 To Go
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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 : lost 4.4, total loss = 4.4
Dec 11 : 284.6 : gained 1.1, total loss = 3.3
Dec 18 : 283.8 : lost 0.8, total loss = 4.1
Dec 25 : 286.0 : gained 2.2, December net loss = 1.9, total loss = 1.9
Jan 01 : 281.6 : lost 4.4, total loss = 6.3
Jan 08 : 279.1 : lost 2.5, total loss = 8.8
Jan 15 : 280.1 : gained 1.0, total loss = 7.8
Jan 22 : 276.5 : lost 3.6, total loss = 11.4
Jan 29 : 274.6 : lost 1.9, January net loss = 11.4, total loss = 13.3
Feb 05 : 273.5 : lost 1.1, total loss = 14.4
Feb 12 : 275.3 : gained 1.8, total loss = 12.6
Feb 19 : 276.1 : gained 0.8, total loss = 11.8
Feb 26 : 270.3 : lost 5.8, February net loss = 4.3, total loss = 17.6
Mar 05 : 268.0 : lost 2.3, total loss = 19.9
Mar 12 : 268.8 : gained 0.8, total loss = 19.1
Mar 19 : 267.0 : lost 1.8, total loss = 20.9
Mar 26 : 265.6 : lost 1.4, total loss = 22.3
Mar 31 :
Goal : 257.9 : desired loss = 30.0
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Friday Weigh-in
Start (Dec14 2020) 165 lbs
Last week 148.0 lbs
Present 145.6 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this period -2.4 0 lbs
Total loss -19.4 lbs8 -
Have you ever had one of those weeks when everything seems to be going well, you stuck to your eating, calorie and exercise plan, feeling good, then to get into a fight with your scale...I have! it’s starting to lie to me...we fought, I left, then I returned to apologize...as punishment for my outburst, it added a pound and put me on good behavior until weigh in this Monday...Smile!
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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 I'll plan for Saturday weigh ins.
Good luck to everyone on reaching your goals.
Dec 5th 183.0
Dec 12th 182.2
Dec 19th 181.2
Dec 26th 181.4
Jan 2nd 180.8
Jan 9th 180.0
Jan 16th 179.6
Jan 22nd 178.8 (This past week I decided to switch from weighing myself daily to weekly. So, going to change to a Friday weigh in. Just trying something different.)
Jan 29th 178.0
Feb 5th 177.0 (I know I don't share, but I do enjoy following how everyone is doing.)
Feb 12th 175.8
Feb 20th 177.8
Feb 27th 176.6 (It'll be a push for me, but I'd like to try and end this challenge out of the 170's.)
Mar 5th 176.0
Mar 13th 175.4
Mar 20th
Mar 26th 175.2 ( I missed weighing in last week. My father was in the hospital. They believe at a point recently he suffered a stroke, and now in a couple weeks he'll be having a triple bypass. While I'm worried beyond words about him. I need to remember to take care of my health as well.) I know I won't reach my challenge goal, but any loss even slow is a success to me.
Apr 1
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“MODERATION. SMALL HELPINGS. SAMPLE A LITTLE BIT OF EVERYTHING. THESE ARE THE SECRETS OF HAPPINESS AND GOOD HEALTH.” – JULIA CHILD
Truly, we don’t need to deny ourselves foods we enjoy. But we do need to practice moderation. Smaller, appropriate portions can be incorporated in our “diet”.
There are, however, some foods I used to binge on and, so, I don’t have them in the house. I’ve declared these “special occasion” foods. It’s just my way of maintaining control over those evil foods, lol.
My “special occasion” foods are alcohol, salty white carbs (crackers, chips), and sweets. Of these I’ve only had one mixed drink since first of the year (special occasion: visiting daughter). Thankfully the salty and sweet cravings have left me.
What foods have all of you given up or declared “special occasion” only?
This expresses my current philosophy pretty succinctly.
I don't think I'd last very long trying to quit cold turkey on all the foods I love. So, my plan was, until more recently, to stick to my diet all week, and if I lost 2 pounds on Friday, I'd allow myself whatever treat I wanted. This way, I could resist temptations during the week by thinking I had only to wait until Friday. After having done that successfully for months, I guess I needed a break. So now, I treat myself more frequently, but not too frequently, and in very, very small helpings... just enough to remind me of how good it is.
So, right now, I don't think there's anything I've given up, unless we use the term "special occasion" rather loosely.
Correction: I've given up Marie Callender's Chicken Pot Pies (w/ ~46 grams of fat each!).3 -
I like that idea. A little nibble here and there does not hurt.
We have to live and enjoy life.
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https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10828578/20-pounds-to-lose-challenge-april-1-july-31/p1?new=1
20 pounds to lose challenge April 1- July 31
New link is now posted for the next challenge. 13 weeks until July 31st. 1-1.5 lbs per week reasonable weight loss. Set your new goals and join me on the other thread.
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For this challenge: Lost 12 pounds which is good! Will keep up the momentum for the next 13 weeks.
How did you all do?
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RubyRed427 wrote: »For this challenge: Lost 12 pounds which is good! Will keep up the momentum for the next 13 weeks.
How did you all do?
I lost 19.4. Shy of my goal but I’m very pleased overall. I’ve never lost weight without doing it in an unhealthy way .. until these past three months.
I’ll be joining the other challenge but anticipate a much slower weight-loss pace. It seems the closer you get to your ultimate goal the harder it is. I’m ok with that .. will just keep my eye on the prize.
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I am grateful for this group and how you all made getting healthier motivating and fun. I lost 16 pounds and plan to keep progressing. See you all on the other board! Thanks for setting it up @RubyRed4276
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'Here you go....smile!'....thanks for that. It didn't work last week but I will take it to heart today!!5 -
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Mon Mar 29/21
SW 162
GW 140
Today's Weight
156.8 GAINED 1.6lbs
Well....no surprise there! I seriously have been off/on program for the last couple of weeks. More off than on. The old habits die hard when faced with life challenges. My binge eating on sweets has gotten out of control again which results in lethargy, increased depression, brain fog, pain from inflammation. I know all this and yet it still happens🤔
Back on the horse this morning and ready to face today and each day with a renewed committment to simply being good to myself!! Enough of poisoning my body & brain with sugar and cocooning in the house. A walk everyday is the goal. Nourishing food second goal.
I have said it before, but saying it again .... So grateful for everyone on this forum. It is supportive and inspiring to be here.
Have a great week.7 -
Final weigh in for this challenge:
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
2/1 152.6
2/8 150.0
2/15 151.8
2/22 149.2
3/1 146.2
3/8 146.6
3/15 146.6
3/22 144.4
3/29 143.0
-17.2 lbs6 -
I've lost about 23 pounds since the beginning of December. That's an average loss of about 1 1/3 pounds per week. On this next challenge, I'm going to keep 30 pounds as my goal, for an average loss of 1 3/4 pounds per week. I've enjoyed this challenge: the mutual support and encouragement we've given each other, and I definitely want to continue. Lord knows I've still got a long way to go!
Good luck to everyone!
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frankwbrown wrote: »I've lost about 23 pounds since the beginning of December. That's an average loss of about 1 1/3 pounds per week. On this next challenge, I'm going to keep 30 pounds as my goal, for an average loss of 1 3/4 pounds per week. I've enjoyed this challenge: the mutual support and encouragement we've given each other, and I definitely want to continue. Lord knows I've still got a long way to go!
Good luck to everyone!
Great job!!!!!6 -
Mon Mar 29/21
SW 162
GW 140
Today's Weight
156.8 GAINED 1.6lbs
Well....no surprise there! I seriously have been off/on program for the last couple of weeks. More off than on. The old habits die hard when faced with life challenges. My binge eating on sweets has gotten out of control again which results in lethargy, increased depression, brain fog, pain from inflammation. I know all this and yet it still happens🤔
Back on the horse this morning and ready to face today and each day with a renewed committment to simply being good to myself!! Enough of poisoning my body & brain with sugar and cocooning in the house. A walk everyday is the goal. Nourishing food second goal.
I have said it before, but saying it again .... So grateful for everyone on this forum. It is supportive and inspiring to be here.
Have a great week.
The positive...you are still down!!! Life happens, we get back up and try it again!!!! Great job!!!5 -
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10828578/20-pounds-to-lose-challenge-april-1-july-31/p1?new=1
Here's our new thread for the next 16 weeks- 20 pounds lost challenge. All are welcome!3 -
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 : lost 4.4, total loss = 4.4
Dec 11 : 284.6 : gained 1.1, total loss = 3.3
Dec 18 : 283.8 : lost 0.8, total loss = 4.1
Dec 25 : 286.0 : gained 2.2, December net loss = 1.9, total loss = 1.9
Jan 01 : 281.6 : lost 4.4, total loss = 6.3
Jan 08 : 279.1 : lost 2.5, total loss = 8.8
Jan 15 : 280.1 : gained 1.0, total loss = 7.8
Jan 22 : 276.5 : lost 3.6, total loss = 11.4
Jan 29 : 274.6 : lost 1.9, January net loss = 11.4, total loss = 13.3
Feb 05 : 273.5 : lost 1.1, total loss = 14.4
Feb 12 : 275.3 : gained 1.8, total loss = 12.6
Feb 19 : 276.1 : gained 0.8, total loss = 11.8
Feb 26 : 270.3 : lost 5.8, February net loss = 4.3, total loss = 17.6
Mar 05 : 268.0 : lost 2.3, total loss = 19.9
Mar 12 : 268.8 : gained 0.8, total loss = 19.1
Mar 19 : 267.0 : lost 1.8, total loss = 20.9
Mar 26 : 265.6 : lost 1.4, total loss = 22.3
Mar 31 : 264.0 : lost 1.6, March net loss = 6.3, total loss = 23.9
Goal : 257.9 : desired loss = 30.0
Actual : 264.0 : actual loss = 23.93 -
@frankwbrown 23.9 lbs is awesome!!!1
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People, don't forget to jump over to the new thread now that it is April!.2
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