20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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Original starting weight: 194 (09/01/20)
April 1: 152.4
April 8: 150.0😊
April 15: 149.4😁😁
April 22: 147. Almost there!!
April 29:
April Goal: 147.8 😉. A girl can dream, right!! Even if I'm close, it's a win😊.
Ultimate Goal: TBD
Ok. It has been a long week. I passed my April goal by 0.8!! I should not post when I'm distracted😂😂8 -
@buxbert When and if I hit 80 I am going to eat whatever I want as well. My nearly 91 year old FIL who has a myriad of health issues, is still worried about salt or sugar or whatever. Ridiculous end of life worry, in my opinion. He should be enjoying his last few months or year (s).7
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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
4/02 142.0
4/09 142.0
4/16 140.6
4/23 139.4
This week just felt good, comfortable. I didn’t feel consumed with tracking, monitor and planning.
And I got my first vaccine! 😀 hooray!!8 -
Happy to be Back! I will post weekly on Fridays. Best of luck to All of us!
April 1st 8.6 (Weight Loss Goal)
Apr 9th -2.8 (Total -2.8) 5.8 To Go
Apr 16th -1.4 (Total -4.2) 4.4 To Go
Apr 23rd +0.6 (Total -3.6) 5.0 To Go2 -
SW 183.4
4/8 180.8
4/16 179.4
4/23 179
well....
highs - got lost a bit on my Sunday hike and knocked out 13.6 miles
lows - work upheaval led to some sloppy tracking. All in all .4 was fair.
Good but didn't feel good - my husband has decided to cut back on drinking, and I want to be supportive, but oh this was a tough week and there were at least two nights I could have used a couple beers. Tried to make him go to sleep early using my mind, didn't work.9 -
SW (March 30) - 166
GW (July 31) - 145
4/7: 162.4
4/14: 157.2
4/21: 157.4
First two weeks were fantastic but the last 11 days have been really SLOW!
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MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
challenge starting weight: 264 rewards
challenge goal weight: 234
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 : 257.9 : lost 7.4, total loss = 6.1 in 4 weeks
Apr 30 :
... Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
I was hospitalized April 12th to April 25th (nothing serious). I can only imagine my four pound gain was mostly water retention. In any case, this past week has been a good one. I'm back to chasing my goal!
Speaking of which, to reach my goal, I'll have to lose an average 1.7 pounds/week for the next 14 weeks! That's okay, I love a challenge, but it means no more "rewards" during the week. I used to allow myself one "reward" a week only if I met my weekly goal on Friday. I've gotten more "generous" lately.
So, back to being that tough disciplinarian. 
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I weighed myself and went up two pounds. I did eat at a restaurant last night- so maybe salt. I'll weigh again on Sunday.
Hope all are well!7 -
HI! hope everyone is having a good week. I am finishing up my school for the summer this weekend and looking forward to focusing on my health! I will post my stats even though not much has changed lol.
April 13th weight: 164.6 lbs
April 23rd weight: 165 lbs6 -
Highest weight 225 (Jan 2020)
Challenge starting weight 176.4
Challenge weight loss goal 10-15 lbs
Apr 2: 176.4
Apr 9: 174.2
Apr 16: DNW (My dad passed this morning. Complications from a heart attack he suffered on Sunday.)
Apr 23: 172.4 (Thank you to everyone who shared words of support. They were greatly appreciated.)
Welcome to all the new joiners. I hope you all find much success.
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Weigh-in day.
Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs
Two weeks ago 145.2 lbs
Present 143.0 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this period 2.2 lbs
Total loss 22 lbs
These numbers reflect change over two weeks as I wasn’t home last weigh-in day.8 -
@WeatherJane I am sorry about your dad. My deepest condolences.5
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Today, I achieved a random milestone for myself. I am turning 72 on May 4th ("May the fourth be with you."
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I thought it would be fun to try to lose 72 pounds by my 72nd birthday. I did it!
(starting weight: 330, midpoint: 280, goal weight: 230)
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frankwbrown wrote: »Today, I achieved a random milestone for myself. I am turning 72 on May 4th ("May the fourth be with you." )
I thought it would be fun to try to lose 72 pounds by my 72nd birthday. I did it!
(starting weight: 330, midpoint: 280, goal weight: 230)
Happy Early Birthday! And congrats on 72 lost on 72nd birthday!5 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Today, I achieved a random milestone for myself. I am turning 72 on May 4th ("May the fourth be with you." )
I thought it would be fun to try to lose 72 pounds by my 72nd birthday. I did it!
(starting weight: 330, midpoint: 280, goal weight: 230)
Way to go!!5 -
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: 269.2
Apr 30
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April totals:
I have no idea how I dropped that much this week. I did cut alcohol out on weekdays, so that could be part of it, and it might have something to do with my hormone cycle. Not going to complain when things are going well, though.8 -
April 22nd: 93.5 kg
April 25th: 92.2 kg
This was my first week in a while of being consistent here again and even though I know that there won't always be progress like that I still feel very happy and motivated - and tired from all the walking. Going for a hike today, something which became our regular Sunday activity in covid times. Looking forward to it! On Monday I am going to see a doctor - also to ask about weight loss. I am embarassed and wish I wouldn't be...7 -
@buxbert Dr.s are used to patients asking about weight loss. It is probably the number one thing they hear. That and how to quit drinking. Believe me, there is nothing to be embarrassed by. I'm proud of your progress!
I ate my way through Saturday and Sunday. I TRIED to be mindful but it was difficult since we ate out quite a bit. I'm glad my weigh day is not until Friday. I have no plans today which is a relief and I will eat what is here at home.8 -
Happy Sunday! Today:
Starting weight (March 21): 233.4
April 1st: 222.4
April 11th: 217.3
April 18th: 215.6
April 25: 211.8
Loss so far this month: 10.6 pounds
Goal for July 31: 195
Ultimate goal: 180ish
Really happy with this week, especially as we had our first date night in forever last night and ate in a restaurant and I even had pizza! I was very careful with serving size and knowing I had to weight this morning helped.
Have a great week all!11 -
@julsmarshall Fabulous weight loss!! I think you're wise about serving size. I need to be more mindful of that!2
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I’m curious about how each of us set weight loss goals . . .
Do you set an an ultimate goal?
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
Do you set dates for your goals?
I don’t set dates. I do set both
Intermediate and ultimate goals. Reaching intermediate goals is VERY motivating for me. It’s a huge reminder that my efforts are working. I find I need that reminder as time passes on this weight loss journey. It seems the closer to goal, the more difficult it is. So breaking down the next 20 pounds into 4 5 pound goals is what works for me.
So, how do you go about your goals?7 -
I think the problem is I don't really set firm goals. I say to myself I want to lose 15 by my cousin's wedding. But then I hope and wish for a miracle.
I have to learn that sometimes it takes sacrifice to meet your goals.
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
4/19 180.9
4/25 180.1
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I quit drinking nearly 8 months ago, so I reward my accomplishment with sweets. It's the same thing really- sugar is addictive as well. Both. provide an unnatural dopamine kick. Just reminding myself of this.7
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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
4/02 142.0
4/09 142.0
4/16 140.6
4/23 139.4
This week just felt good, comfortable. I didn’t feel consumed with tracking, monitor and planning.
And I got my first vaccine! 😀 hooray!!
Amazing results!!! You are killing it!!!! And woo hoo to the vaccine!!!!9 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Today, I achieved a random milestone for myself. I am turning 72 on May 4th ("May the fourth be with you." )
I thought it would be fun to try to lose 72 pounds by my 72nd birthday. I did it!
(starting weight: 330, midpoint: 280, goal weight: 230)
Happy early birthday and way to go!!!!6 -
We did a LONG hike today - 18 km! My feet kill me, I am dehydrated, and really exhausted, but so glad we did it! I had an enormous bowl of pasta and a glass of red wine. Tomorrow I will be taking it slow and recover... 10
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@RubyRed427 Quitting drinking was much more important to your health. And despite you having sweets, you've STILL lost 11 lbs. Awesome accomplishments!
Portion control is working for me. As usual. Mother is right, I weighed myself today despite Friday being my weigh day. under 160 for the first time in a LONG time.9 -
I’m curious about how each of us set weight loss goals . . .
Do you set an an ultimate goal?
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
Do you set dates for your goals?
I don’t set dates. I do set both
Intermediate and ultimate goals. Reaching intermediate goals is VERY motivating for me. It’s a huge reminder that my efforts are working. I find I need that reminder as time passes on this weight loss journey. It seems the closer to goal, the more difficult it is. So breaking down the next 20 pounds into 4 5 pound goals is what works for me.
So, how do you go about your goals?
Do you set an ultimate goal?
Yes. I had to estimate what my goal weight should be, since it's been so long since I was down there. I came up with a goal of 230 because: 1) it's a nice round number (100 pounds from where I was), and 2) I thought 230 might be tough but doable (I weighed 218 while fit at age 35). However, as I've lost weight, my body fat percent trend makes me think I'll need to keep going once I hit 230. I'd like to be between 20%-25% body fat. But that'll be some new "ultimate" goal once I meet my current one, and it'll be based on what my body fat percent is at the time.
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
Do you set dates for your goals?
Of course, ya gotta. Intermediate goals give you something near term to shoot for, and they tell you whether your long term plan is realistic or not. A few of my intermediate weight goals are/have been:- under 300 by whenever = milestone to celebrate. (and I did!)
- 280 by New Years Day (got close)
- under 270 by whenever = milestone to celebrate (it's the weight I got down to five years ago, before gaining it all back).
- 250 by my birthday. (not gonna make it, only a week away).
- ultimate goal 230 by July 10th (one year after my start).
- likely won't reach that goal by July 10th, so looking at reaching 230 by July 31st.
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I’m curious about how each of us set weight loss goals . . .
Do you set an an ultimate goal?
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
Do you set dates for your goals?
I don’t set dates. I do set both
Intermediate and ultimate goals. Reaching intermediate goals is VERY motivating for me. It’s a huge reminder that my efforts are working. I find I need that reminder as time passes on this weight loss journey. It seems the closer to goal, the more difficult it is. So breaking down the next 20 pounds into 4 5 pound goals is what works for me.
So, how do you go about your goals?
Good questions!
Do you set an an ultimate goal? Yes. I need to know where I’m going so I can make a plan on how to get there! “Keep the end in mind”—Steven Covey. I once tried just focusing on shorter term goals and, for me, I didn’t get any sense of urgency to actually work at it.
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
No, not weight goals. But I do set activity goals for each day. Drink water, log food, stay under calorie budget, exercise.
Do you set dates for your goals? No but I am aware of what I might weigh on certain dates if I were to continue sticking with my daily goals and losing 1 lb/week. I find that exciting and motivating. Sort of the way MFP predicts your weight in 5 weeks if you had similar days.
I recently discovered a free weight tracking app that tracks and predicts all these things long term, short term and it makes very pretty graphs (if that’s something that helps you) it’s called Happy Scale. I have an iPhone, not sure if it is available for Android.2 -
frankwbrown wrote: »Today, I achieved a random milestone for myself. I am turning 72 on May 4th ("May the fourth be with you." )
I thought it would be fun to try to lose 72 pounds by my 72nd birthday. I did it!
(starting weight: 330, midpoint: 280, goal weight: 230)
Awesome job! You must be so happy!I’m curious about how each of us set weight loss goals . . .
Do you set an an ultimate goal?
Do you break down your goal into intermediate goals?
Do you set dates for your goals?
So, how do you go about your goals?
I have an ultimate goal of losing 40 more pounds but I set mini goals for myself first. For example, I set up MFP to lose 1-1.5lbs a week, so far so good on that. I also like to break that down by month so I set a goal of losing 4-6 lbs a month which I think is doable. If you don't set reachable goals and you will fail, chances are you aren't going to stick with the weight loss. I'm super conscious now as to what I'm putting in my body and if it's empty calories I'll say forget it. I'm not a big breakfast person so a banana a coffee is all I eat. Lunch is usually leftovers or a lean cuisine/healthy choice meal (bad for sodium though) and dinner is whatever I decide to make for my family (husband and 3 kids). I also set a goal of reaching at least 5,000 steps a day (it doesn't seem like much but I sit behind a desk for 8-8.5hrs a day so it can be difficult some days depending on my workload to achieve that). Can't get up any earlier to go for a walk since I have to get the kids ready for school and after work it's preparing dinner and we currently have an 8pm curfew so no walks after dinner. Hopefully when the curfew is lifted and the weather warms up a bit I'll get more steps in.RubyRed427 wrote: »I quit drinking nearly 8 months ago, so I reward my accomplishment with sweets. It's the same thing really- sugar is addictive as well. Both. provide an unnatural dopamine kick. Just reminding myself of this.
I allow myself one glass of wine a week and for sweets it's a low calorie yogurt popsicle only. Sweets are my nemesis so I have to stay away from them.
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