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20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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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.
Bravo Jen! Under 160 is fabulous!!!
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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 - 146.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
04/30 -
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Im pretty sure I forgot to check in on Friday the 23rd🤔
SW 162
GW 140
April 16 weight - 155
April 23 Weight - 154.8
Not gonna lie.....I'm struggling to stay on track the last few weeks: Stuck at home alone due to Ontario COVid lock downs, Mom in LTC not doing well & no work to go to.....It feels like those "treat foods" are the only source of pleasure these days.
Walking about 3-5 days a week which has helped balance out the calorie overages a bit.
So great to read everyone's comments and see how well you are all doing. You are keeping me motivated😁10 -
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.
Looks like Happy Scale is specific to iPhone/iPad. I found an app called Libra for Android that seems pretty good. It's a plus that it can sync with a Withings scale, and I happen to have a Withings Body+ scale. Libra imported all the metrics from Withings all the way back to last August 18th which is when I got the scale. Libra can track weight, body mass and BMI.6 -
4/1: 204.8
4/6: 202.4
4/12: 201.8
4/19: 201.4
4/26: 200.2
April goal: 198
July 31 goal: 184
-4.6 lbs since start
I completed all 6 planned workouts last week and am on track for all 6 this week as well. I ran 5 miles (slowly!) for the first time in over a year this week.12 -
MFP SW (Mar 4, 2021) - 171.8
April SW - 164.4
Current weight - 159.4
April GW - 158
July 31 GW - 145
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
I hit my mini goal this week. I gave myself the month to reach 158, and I did it! Crazy thing is I'm really not finding it too difficult. I was never a big eater so portion size isn't my problem. I'm only 5 foot and hit menopause, that's the problem! Ok, I do fried foods and sweets as well I'll be honest.Im pretty sure I forgot to check in on Friday the 23rd🤔
SW 162
GW 140
April 16 weight - 155
April 23 Weight - 154.8
Not gonna lie.....I'm struggling to stay on track the last few weeks: Stuck at home alone due to Ontario COVid lock downs, Mom in LTC not doing well & no work to go to.....It feels like those "treat foods" are the only source of pleasure these days.
Walking about 3-5 days a week which has helped balance out the calorie overages a bit.
So great to read everyone's comments and see how well you are all doing. You are keeping me motivated😁
I'm in Quebec, so I do know what you are going through. I know that the lockdown is difficult as we went through that in January/February. So far we are OK, and numbers are going down in Montreal. Hopefully Premier Ford will announce shortly that he will ease the lockdown as more people are getting vaccinated now. My parents are just south of Ottawa and are finding it extremely difficult as well. Hugs to you!
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MFP SW (Mar 4, 2021) - 171.8
April SW - 164.4
Current weight - 159.4
April GW - 158
July 31 GW - 145
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
I hit my mini goal this week. I gave myself the month to reach 158, and I did it! Crazy thing is I'm really not finding it too difficult. I was never a big eater so portion size isn't my problem. I'm only 5 foot and hit menopause, that's the problem! Ok, I do fried foods and sweets as well I'll be honest.Im pretty sure I forgot to check in on Friday the 23rd🤔
SW 162
GW 140
April 16 weight - 155
April 23 Weight - 154.8
Not gonna lie.....I'm struggling to stay on track the last few weeks: Stuck at home alone due to Ontario COVid lock downs, Mom in LTC not doing well & no work to go to.....It feels like those "treat foods" are the only source of pleasure these days.
Walking about 3-5 days a week which has helped balance out the calorie overages a bit.
So great to read everyone's comments and see how well you are all doing. You are keeping me motivated😁
I'm in Quebec, so I do know what you are going through. I know that the lockdown is difficult as we went through that in January/February. So far we are OK, and numbers are going down in Montreal. Hopefully Premier Ford will announce shortly that he will ease the lockdown as more people are getting vaccinated now. My parents are just south of Ottawa and are finding it extremely difficult as well. Hugs to you!
@Annawan24 Thank you☺️7 -
blood results came back today. my tryglicerides have gone down by 2/3 since 4 weeks ago and are perfect! other results also look good. wouldn't have thought to have that mucht better numbers in such a short time!10
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I am in the lockdown as well in Ontario and my daughter (who is 22 and doesn’t live with us) was diagnosed with COVID this week along with her boyfriend so I am glad in a way for the lockdown. I hadn’t visited with her in about 4 weeks and I have had my first shot so I am confident we are fine at my house but still we may have got it without the lockdown.
So aside from that e weight loss is going well.
SW: 294.6
April 1 SW: 249.8
April 29 CW: 239.6
Change: -10.2lbs
Target Weight: lose 25 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 225.8
Overall TW: 155Overall
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Original starting weight - 250.4 (3/01/2021)
Ultimate goal - One-derland!
April starting weight - 237.8
1st - 237.8
8th - 236.4
15th - 234
22nd - 230.2
28th - 228.68 -
Checking in:
April 1: 207.6
April 8: 207.4
April 15: 207.6
April 22: 203.4
April 29: 201.6
If some one asked me what I had done differently this month than the previous few years, I’d have to say I started shopping as if I was eating alone. Early on, just before my first was born, people told me to never prepare multiple meals. That everyone should eat the same things. Worst. Advice. Ever. For one, my husband is a triathlete- I am not! Then I was blessed with picky eaters, just like I was as a kid. Now that they are older they will eat more variety, but I just can’t eat the same foods as a triathlete and two growing kids. So now, if I am not that hungry at dinner I will make myself something light, like a salad, and stay away from carbs at dinner. Instead I will make a second veggie side for more variety. I try to plan meals were I can eat the same as my family, just a smaller portion but sometimes I just need to do my own thing and after years of weight gain, I’m okay with that- and so is my family.
Good luck everyone!12 -
Have you ever been in a slump, where you fall off the wagon and seems like it takes forever to get back on...I have...I've only lost 4 pounds in six weeks, even though i'm walking 25 miles a week, eating almost right...smile. While staying somewhat in my daily calorie zone, in reviewing my eating habits during this time, I noticed that my wine intake had increased and my vegetable and water intake decreased. I'm also beginning to think that I need to change the foods I'm eating every 4 or 5 weeks to restart my metabolism. I realize this is a journey and we will have ups and downs, it just seems this cycle is taking longer to regain restart.
Does anyone change their foods every so often, if so, does it help?
HW: 306
CW: 264
GW: 245
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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
April 29: 146.4😁😁
April Goal: 147.8 😉. A girl can dream, right!! Even if I'm close, it's a win😊.
Ultimate Goal: TBD8 -
Well I am basically back to square 1.
HW 170
4/9 163.2
4/23 160.8
4/30 164.4
This week was a bust obviously. Didn't control portions, ate out a lot. Had way too many carbs and there you go. Starting yesterday I added powdered collagen supplement to my morning coffee for skin, nails and hopefully, belly bloat. I've just got to get back to the basics. I've been a bit depressed so I do know that I ate for comfort this week. Now that is is staying warmer I will try to move more. I am encouraged by the success stories on here so that gives me hope.10 -
MY CHALLENGE GOAL: lose 30 pounds by July 30th (17 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
challenge starting weight: 264
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
Apr 30 : 253.2 : lost 4.7, total loss = 10.8
May 07 :
... Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
I think I'm on track to make my goal, if I can sustain a 2 pound/week loss for the next 10 weeks.
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MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
July 31 GW - 145
March loss - (-7.4)
April loss - (-6.4)
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
Apr 30: 158
I had a good week, super busy which definitely takes my mind off eating!
Happy last day of April everyone! Looking forward to seeing the flowers popping out of the ground here, weather getting warmer and to more outdoor time.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 Go
Apr 30th -0.0 (Total -3.6) 5.0 To Go5 -
Last day of April! Wow. Here is a running list of the last weigh ins of the month over the past 5 months:
12/28 160.2
1/25 152.4
2/22 149.2
3/29 143.0
4/30 138.8
I also take my measurements and here’s the summary:
Waist -1.5”
Thighs -2”
Hips -4”
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »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!!!!
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Good morning !!!! It sounds like there’s lots of accomplishments going on in this group. Which is inspiring! Here are my Friday weight stats
not great but something!
04/22 - 166.6
04/30 - 164.410 -
I am a little late to the party, but can I join you ladies and gents???9
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Have you ever been in a slump, where you fall off the wagon and seems like it takes forever to get back on...I have...I've only lost 4 pounds in six weeks, even though i'm walking 25 miles a week, eating almost right...smile. While staying somewhat in my daily calorie zone, in reviewing my eating habits during this time, I noticed that my wine intake had increased and my vegetable and water intake decreased. I'm also beginning to think that I need to change the foods I'm eating every 4 or 5 weeks to restart my metabolism. I realize this is a journey and we will have ups and downs, it just seems this cycle is taking longer to regain restart.
Does anyone change their foods every so often, if so, does it help?
HW: 306
CW: 264
GW: 245
Such great progress @lperkins5 ! After a little plateau I changed things up a bit by swapping out one snack for a different snack (my pm protein bar for yogurt and chia). Doesn’t sound like much but it felt good knowing I was trying something new when I was feeling a bit stuck. Because you are still losing, there’s no need to make any radical changes to the foods you’re eating. What you’re doing is working! However, maybe swapping out just one food for something else might give you a mental break from the same old same old and maybe your body/metabolism will also feel a little re-energized. Absolutely no science behind this advice, just my thoughts. Lol.
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Nataliapavl wrote: »Good morning !!!! It sounds like there’s lots of accomplishments going on in this group. Which is inspiring! Here are my Friday weight stats not great but something!
04/22 - 166.6
04/30 - 164.4
That’s an impressive loss! Keep it up!
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dperry0047 wrote: »I am a little late to the party, but can I join you ladies and gents???
Welcome to the group!
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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
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
Apr 30 : 253.2 : lost 4.7, total loss = 10.8
May 07 :
... Jul 30 :
Goal : 234.0 : desired loss = 30.0
I think I'm on track to make my goal, if I can sustain a 2 pound/week loss for the next 10 weeks.
Wow! @frankwbrown big back-to-back losses. Way to go!5 -
Here’s my Friday weigh-in.
Start (Dec14 2020)165 lbs
Last week 143.0 lbs
Present 141.6 lbs
Goal 140 lbs
Loss this period 1.4 lbs
Total loss 23.4 lbs
Slow but steady.5 -
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.
Apr 30: 171.6
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April 2nd 170
April 9th 171
April 16th 169
April 22nd 168.4
April 30 167.6
Slow and steady wins the race?
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April 11 SW 160lbs GW 155lbs
APRIL 18 158.2
April 23 157.6
April 30 157.3
Daily Macro's met? Nope! I did pretty well last week but forgot to post, this week I have not been feeling awesome and my food intake followed. Better next week!5
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