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20 pounds to lose challenge April 1-July 31
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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 - 147.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/01 -
05/03 -
05/10 -
05/17 -
05/24 -
05/31 -
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I weighed in again today since yesterdays number did seem unusually high.
HW 170
4/30 164.4
5/1 161.6
GOAL BY JUNE 1 150.
Ultimate goal by July 1 140
Fantasy never gonna happen dream weight 130.
I've been adding collagen powder (now day 3) to my cup of coffee in the morning. Is it helping with anything? Well I DO feel more full for a few hours so there is that.
Happy May Day, Friends!
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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
May 1: 157.2
Finally a nice day here, cool but it’s not raining.7 -
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.
Hugs to you! I'm in the same boat right now. Today is May 1 and a new month to start fresh!7 -
Well April was kinda a bust...basically maintained! So cheers to the turn of the calendar to May 1...a new start!!!
April 1: 159
April 30: 159.6
May 31 goal: 155
June 30 goal: 150
July 31 goal: 145
Ultimate goal: 139 by July 31...I have some work to do!!!
Happy Saturday friends!!!7 -
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.
Thanks @shnerb00, all great points...and your right, as long as i'm losing and not gaining, I will be ok...I actually got into a size 48 L suite today, which hasn't happen for a long, long time...and yes, it still looks good....smile. Enjoy the rest of weekend.6 -
@shannonkelly08 The struggle is REAL! BUT I have to say I do think the collagen powder is helping curb my appetite.The one I bought was 30.00 a can but I would pay 3x that much for something that actually works. I had a scoop of that in my coffee this morning.....I got up at 6 and was not all that hungry until around 10. Had a tiny slice of left over pizza. Had lunch with my hubby at one, very light and really and not thinking Im going to have much dinner. The one I bought is called Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein. I'm going to give a further review in a week or so. I hope it helps my weak fingernails as well.7
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@shannonkelly08 The struggle is REAL! BUT I have to say I do think the collagen powder is helping curb my appetite.The one I bought was 30.00 a can but I would pay 3x that much for something that actually works. I had a scoop of that in my coffee this morning.....I got up at 6 and was not all that hungry until around 10. Had a tiny slice of left over pizza. Had lunch with my hubby at one, very light and really and not thinking Im going to have much dinner. The one I bought is called Ancient Nutrition Multi Collagen Protein. I'm going to give a further review in a week or so. I hope it helps my weak fingernails as well.
I bought some collagen powder from Walgreen's ; it has a raspberry/berry flavor- delicious. I put it in water with greens, cucumbers and a slim fast scoop and that does quell hunger. Yes, please update us in a week.5 -
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.
Thanks @shnerb00, all great points...and your right, as long as i'm losing and not gaining, I will be ok...I actually got into a size 48 L suite today, which hasn't happen for a long, long time...and yes, it still looks good....smile. Enjoy the rest of weekend.
Congrats on a smaller suit! Little progress over time makes big changes~5 -
shannonkelly08 wrote: »Well April was kinda a bust...basically maintained! So cheers to the turn of the calendar to May 1...a new start!!!
April 1: 159
April 30: 159.6
May 31 goal: 155
June 30 goal: 150
July 31 goal: 145
Ultimate goal: 139 by July 31...I have some work to do!!!
Happy Saturday friends!!!
It was a bust for me. Back in gear - new month gives us a fresh start like you said.6 -
Happy Sunday! Posting today’s weight as Sundays are my day to check in.
Starting weight (March 21): 233.4
April 1st: 222.4
April 11th: 217.3
April 18th: 215.6
April 25: 211.8
May 2nd: 208.3
Loss so far this month: 14.1 pounds Really thrilled with that!
Goal for July 31: 195
Ultimate goal: 175ish
Let’s keep going everyone!9 -
Start: 204.8
4/27: 198.2
5/3: 198.8
5/10:
5/17:
5/24:
5/31:
May goal: 192
-6.0 lbs since start
My other May goal is to get up to a 9 mile distance in my workouts this month.4 -
Happy Monday!
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
April GW - 158
May GW - 152
July 31 GW - 145
March loss - (-7.4)
April loss - (-7.2)
Apr 1: 164.4
Apr 8: 163
Apr 15: 161.4
Apr 22: 159.8
Apr 27: 158.2
Apr 30: 158
May 1: 157.2
I weighed myself this morning and I'm officially 15lbs down in just under 2 months of my weight loss journey.7 -
Thanks @RubyRed427 . Much appreciated. I buckled down over the week, burned 8,900 calories, walked 82,214 steps or 42.36 miles, climbed 63 flights of stairs. While it's been tough, i'm happy to report my weigh in for today.
HW: 306
4/1: 265
5/3: 259
GW: 2459 -
April 22nd: 93.5 kg
April 25th: 92.2 kg
May 2nd: 92.2 kg
Nothing has changed this week; my weight had gone up a bit then gone down a bit then gone up to last week's result. Oh well... I have been very good with logging and within my calories until 3 days ago. the weekend, including today, were not so great but not particularly bad either. back to counting tomorrow...
Today I had my first shot against Covid 19 and I was rather excited, still am...
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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 - 147.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/01 - 147.8 at 7:00 a.m. ...4.04 miles in 100 mins
05/03 - 145.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
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I was listening to a few youtube about healthy eating. One simple tip was to clear out your pantry of anything that you love but is too tempting to have around. So, I cleaned out my pantry- now it is so neat and has no junk food or candy at all. If it's not in the house, I wont eat it, right?
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Hey all! I hope you all are having a fabulous week! This may have been asked but I will ask again...any recommendations for a good inspiring podcast?! Thanks 4
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My name is Donna and I am turning 61 in May. I live in the Midwest of the USA. 5' 5" tall. My starting weight was 253. I have relapsed in the past year and need to get back on track. I am type 2 diabetic and in remission for breast cancer. Health is my #1 priority.
My goal in this challenge is to lose 15 pounds and land firmly in Onederland.
I would love to join! Here are my weights so far:
Apr 01: 207.6
Apr 05: 206.6
Apr 12: 207.4
Apr 19: 206.0
Apr 26: 204.0
Apr 30: 206.2
May 01: 206.6
May 03: 207.4
May 10: My Birthday!
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May 31:
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Jul 31: Final Weigh In.7 -
shannonkelly08 wrote: »Hey all! I hope you all are having a fabulous week! This may have been asked but I will ask again...any recommendations for a good inspiring podcast?! Thanks
I love podcasts and I love this question! I’m curious to know what others are listening to for inspiration.
For overall well-being, I love Oprah and her Super Soul Sundays
Specific for weight loss, I started listening to Half Size Me a few weeks ago and find it very helpful and informative. Wish I had been listening to that one long ago.
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Is it too late for me to join? 12 pounds by July 31st is a good goal for me.5
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shannonkelly08 wrote: »Hey all! I hope you all are having a fabulous week! This may have been asked but I will ask again...any recommendations for a good inspiring podcast?! Thanks
I love podcasts and I love this question! I’m curious to know what others are listening to for inspiration.
For overall well-being, I love Oprah and her Super Soul Sundays
Specific for weight loss, I started listening to Half Size Me a few weeks ago and find it very helpful and informative. Wish I had been listening to that one long ago.
Thanks for the suggestions; i do love Super Soul Sundays.
I have not heard of Half Size Me. I will try it on my walks.5 -
Okay all!
It's May 5th. Imma shoot to lose 20 lbs by June 6th. I say the 6th, because today's almost over. Let F'in Go!!!
Shoot for stars and hit the moon typa thing!4 -
This half my size podcast is fantastic! I've only listened to one, the latest, and it is really speaking to me. I'm going to check out her youtube vidoes as well.6
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Wow, there is a lot of great activity on here and lots of posts to be inspired by.
It was a good week with a 2lb loss but I really need to get back into walking again. I stopped when we had constant rain but we are starting to have more days without it.
Best wishes and health to you all!!
SW: 294.6
April 1 SW: 249.8
May 6 CW: 237.6
Change: -12.2lbs
Target Weight: lose 25 by July 31st
July 31 TW: 225.8
Overall TW: 1556 -
Checking in:
April 1: 207.6
April 8: 207.4
April 15: 207.6
April 22: 203.4
April 29: 201.6
April: -6 lbs!
May 6: 200.4
I’ve started making little challenges for myself. They are anywhere from 3 days to a week but it’s nice because when I really want something I shouldn’t eat I remember the challenge and think “only a few more days... and then you can have one” But so far once the challenge is over I have lost interest (and weight) and don’t want it.
Good luck everyone!8 -
From the half size me website:
Discipline and consistency have only brought me good things.
Where your mind is, your body will follow—take in things that give you energy, power, and focus.
Keep my own scorecard: remember that we need to evaluate ourselves and not ask others if we are good enough, worthy, or right. We decide what makes us happy and what will leave us feeling successful. Looking to those outside of us will not help. They get to do them, and I do me.
Everyone has their own agenda, and I need to know what mine is, not theirs. I don’t need others to convince me that what I am doing is wrong and what they are proposing is right. If I am happy with my life and what I am doing, than I am the judge of what is right for me.
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RubyRed427 wrote: »I was listening to a few youtube about healthy eating. One simple tip was to clear out your pantry of anything that you love but is too tempting to have around. So, I cleaned out my pantry- now it is so neat and has no junk food or candy at all. If it's not in the house, I wont eat it, right?
I wish I could do this but with a husband and 3 kids it would never work. However, I've been pretty disciplined over the past 2 months and not eaten any of the junk that we have. The only thing I had was a little piece of my daughters birthday cake a couple weeks ago.
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
May 1: 157.2
May 6: 156.8
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@Annawan24 Amazing progress!
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