20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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Hey all! I forgot to post my results!! I'm all over the place when I weigh in...usually it's Tuesday and then I tried Thursday but forgot so back to Tuesday lol
4/1: 159
4/8: 159.8 (gotta love the results after Easter)
4/13: 158.6
April goal: 154 (gotta buckle down)
NSV: I bought a pair of pajama shorts in size medium because no large was available thinking I will eventually fit them...got home and they fit perfect! Things like that help in this turtle race called weight loss!!!
I hope everyone is off to a fabulous weekend!!!9 -
frankwbrown wrote: »MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
challenge starting weight: 264.0
challenge goal weight: 234.0
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to 20% body fat)
Mar 31 : 264.0 (starting weight)
Apr 02 : 261.9 : lost 2.1, total loss = 2.1
Apr 09 : 261.2 : lost 0.7, total loss = 2.8
Apr 16 : 265.3 : gained 4.1, total loss = -1.3
Apr 23 :
Apr 30 :
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Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
Actual :
(This weight gain is a mystery to me. I was hospitalized Monday until yesterday, during which time my diet went from "no food or drink" Monday evening, to "clear liquid" Wednesday noon, to "full liquid" Thursday morning. I had negligible activity during this time, but still, I'm surprised that I would gain 4 pounds eating so little. I am back now, and hopefully my weight will get back on track soon.)
Hang in there Frank, you have come a long ways, which means you knows what it takes, you've been through the struggles before on your journey to a healthier life. Stabilize and set the course...All the best sir, we are here for you...6 -
April 16/21 Check In(a day late)
SW 162
GW 140
Last Weight 150.8
Today's Weight 155
Up a few pounds which I anticipated as I haven't been recording or exercising since last Friday pretty much.
Thanks for the input on trying different things with regards to my 'failure' on the portioning of sweets🙄
Sounds like a few of you have had quite the week! (My condolences @WeatherJane)
(Frank I hope you are feeling better)7 -
frankwbrown wrote: »MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
challenge starting weight: 264.0
challenge goal weight: 234.0
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to 20% body fat)
Mar 31 : 264.0 (starting weight)
Apr 02 : 261.9 : lost 2.1, total loss = 2.1
Apr 09 : 261.2 : lost 0.7, total loss = 2.8
Apr 16 : 265.3 : gained 4.1, total loss = -1.3
Apr 23 :
Apr 30 :
...
Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
Actual :
(This weight gain is a mystery to me. I was hospitalized Monday until yesterday, during which time my diet went from "no food or drink" Monday evening, to "clear liquid" Wednesday noon, to "full liquid" Thursday morning. I had negligible activity during this time, but still, I'm surprised that I would gain 4 pounds eating so little. I am back now, and hopefully my weight will get back on track soon.)
Hang in there Frank, you have come a long ways, which means you knows what it takes, you've been through the struggles before on your journey to a healthier life. Stabilize and set the course...All the best sir, we are here for you...
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frankwbrown wrote: »MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
challenge starting weight: 264.0
challenge goal weight: 234.0
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to 20% body fat)
Mar 31 : 264.0 (starting weight)
Apr 02 : 261.9 : lost 2.1, total loss = 2.1
Apr 09 : 261.2 : lost 0.7, total loss = 2.8
Apr 16 : 265.3 : gained 4.1, total loss = -1.3
Apr 23 :
Apr 30 :
...
Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
Actual :
(This weight gain is a mystery to me. I was hospitalized Monday until yesterday, during which time my diet went from "no food or drink" Monday evening, to "clear liquid" Wednesday noon, to "full liquid" Thursday morning. I had negligible activity during this time, but still, I'm surprised that I would gain 4 pounds eating so little. I am back now, and hopefully my weight will get back on track soon.)
Hang in there Frank, you have come a long ways, which means you knows what it takes, you've been through the struggles before on your journey to a healthier life. Stabilize and set the course...All the best sir, we are here for you...
I still don't know what I'm doing....but just wanted to say You got this Frank....sorry it ended up here4 -
Just came across this saying, and it seems spot on -- regarding our need to stay committed to our purpose:
“Success in never owned, it is rented, and the rent is do every day” – Author Unknown8 -
I took my 84 year old mother out for her birthday lunch yesterday. She was noticeably slimmer and I asked her about it. She said, " I eat what I want but I just started controlling my portion size." She has lost 20 lbs in a few months. She does walk but really, not a lot. So I am here to tell you that no matter what your age, you CAN lose weight if you just eat mindfully! I am very inspired by her and really going to focus on HOW much I eat and not so much on WHAT.11
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Mfp start weight: 287.6
April Start Weight:278.8
April Goal Weight: 270
Challenge goal: 250 of less
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160
Apr 1: 278.8
Apr 2: 278.8
Apr 9: 276.4
Apr16: 273.4
Apr 23
Apr 30:
April totals:
I bought a bridesmaid dress on Feb 14, 2020 for a wedding that was supposed to be August 2020. I was about 250 then. Since, covid hit, i gained 35 lbs, and the wedding was postponed until August of this year. I need to get back to at least 250 before August so I can wear the dress I already paid for!11 -
11/28/20 191
12/5 191
12/12 186
12/19 185
12/25 184.2
1/3/21 184
2/6 182
2/14 181
2/19 179
3/6 178.7
3/22 179.1
4/3 178.1
4/9 178.5
4/19 180.8
Ok. Gained a little. I just made a graph in a notebook for 10 pounds weigh lost by May 9 if possible. I made a grocery list; I found two recipes I can make today for the week.
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Hi all,
Happy Sunday! Today:
Starting weight (March 21): 233.4
April 1st: 222.4
April 11th: 217.3
April 18th: 215.6
Loss so far this month: 6.8 pounds
Goal for July 31: 195
Ultimate goal: 180ish
It has been really helpful to know this check in is on the horizon, keeps me on track. So thank you!
I’m really pleased with this week’s progress as I was out of town for several days and was surrounded by a lot of temptation. I treated myself a couple of times but also upped my exercise a bit and didn’t go crazy. So happy to know I can do this!10 -
@julsmarshall Great loss!! Hope you had a great time.2
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April 11 SW 160lbs
GW 155lbs
APRIL 18 158.2
Daily Macro's met? April 12✔ , 13✔, 14✔, 15x, 16✔, 17✔, 18 ×
Not perfect, actually even the days I counted as macros met are mostly just close, but I am happy with that!
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Hi, just re-joined Fitness Pal and would love to join you. I have a long way to go but 20lbs is definitely a good start.6
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bonitabeach33 wrote: »Hi, just re-joined Fitness Pal and would love to join you. I have a long way to go but 20lbs is definitely a good start.
Welcome to the group!
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I am eating more mindfully, really focusing on portion control now that I've been inspired by my mom's weight loss. I had lunch out with my daughter yesterday and ate about half my food. Portions at restaurants are far too big anyway. I hope the scale moves in the right direction this week. Friday is my weigh day.9
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I am eating more mindfully, really focusing on portion control now that I've been inspired by my mom's weight loss. I had lunch out with my daughter yesterday and ate about half my food. Portions at restaurants are far too big anyway. I hope the scale moves in the right direction this week. Friday is my weigh day.
@JenT304 I was inspired by your Mom's weight loss at such an age by simply watching portions. I have realized that it's not that hard to stay within your calorie allotment if we just stick to per portion information on foods!! If only some of those high calorie foods like sweets and chips didn't taste so darn good!!! And let's face it food manufacturers pull out all the stops to make those "🎆 🧨 fireworks" go off in our mouth/brain when we do have processed treats...I never binge on broccoli or carrots!!!
Anyway, glad you are feeling so positive👍😊7 -
4/1: 204.8
4/6: 202.4
4/12: 201.8
4/19: 201.4
4/26:
April goal: 198
July 31 goal: 184
-3.4 lbs since start
I have been making 5/6 planned workouts a week. This week I will make all 6!6 -
I'm in! My goal is 10 pounds by July 31st. I workout w/a trainer and walk.
Highest weight ever: 192.2
Starting weight: 141.8
Goal weight: 131.8
I weigh in on Mondays.
04/01 - 141.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...4.41 miles in 80 mins
04/05 - 143.2 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/12 - 145.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/19 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...rest day...2 doctor appts
04/26 -
04/30 -
Chris6 -
I took my 84 year old mother out for her birthday lunch yesterday. She was noticeably slimmer and I asked her about it. She said, " I eat what I want but I just started controlling my portion size." She has lost 20 lbs in a few months. She does walk but really, not a lot. So I am here to tell you that no matter what your age, you CAN lose weight if you just eat mindfully! I am very inspired by her and really going to focus on HOW much I eat and not so much on WHAT.
I love that...thanks for sharing!!! I really needed to hear that today!!6 -
HI My name is Rashmi, I would like to join this group. I start a new job next. I was laid off in mid - Feb.
I lost a lot of weight a few years.
If anyone wants to be my friend and check on out daily macros, I could do so .
Starting weight -192lbs
Weight loss goal is 17.5 lbs by July 31
Thats 1.25 lbs per week
Macros 1400 cals, 105 g protein, 140g carbs 47 g protein. I have to prep and I do so twice a week.
I will start Friday. On the weight loss.
Glad to be here.
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