15 pounds to lose challenge August-October 31, 2021
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I'm 71 years old and I've stalled after a 12 lb loss in the first 5 weeks and not sure what to do. I read that you need fewer calories when you're lighter, but really? Started at 191, was down to 179. Maybe I shouldn't let the program adjust my calories up when I add in my exercise (which is minimal since I'm nursing a knee injury. My goal is 160.
I let the exercise calories there but ignore them as far as MY DAILY GOAL goes. I stick to my 1200-1000 calories (and original macro goals, mine is mainly the carbs I stick too. Others are just as they come, but make sure I get a decent amount of protein). I let the exercise calories there to see my NET CALORIES for the day. It excites and motivates me!
You should probably check out your Total Daily Energy Expenditure. I use tdeecalculator.net. I use the light exercise (1-2 days/week) activity level. Even though I walk 5 miles 3 days/week(my days off). Site says better to underestimate your activity than over estimate. Next level is moderate exercise 3-5 days/week.
I would thing the exercise calories would come in handy when your trying to maintain weight not lose!4 -
I'm struggling with low motivation and energy this week, so I'm thinking I'll give myself a break from exercise and just try and focus on making healthy food choices and drinking enough water. I'm not giving up on losing weight, just being kind to myself when I'm feeling under the weather.10
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SW (05/08/21): 62.6kg
GW: 53kg
09/08:
16/08:
23/08:
30/08:
06/09:
13/09:
20/09:
27/09:4 -
My goals:
1) Cooking healthy meals daily
2) Increasing my energy level & well-being, no chocolate and artificial sugars needed
3) Dry August (no alcohol this month)
4) Adding more exercises
5) Having fun supporting and inspiring each other
My numbers:
Aug 1: 74.8
Aug 4: 72.3
Progress notes: I am drinking lots of water and tea and am not really hungry so far which is a huge surprise. I thoroughly enjoy eating healthily and smaller portions. No sugar cravings so far. Energy level: pretty good
Goal weight Oct 30: 628 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
August GW: 139
September GW: 134
October GW: 129
Aug 1: 144.6
Aug 5: 143.610 -
Thank you RubyRed427 for starting this challenge!
I'm in !!I have 15 to get rid of to get back to my 60 pound goal.
71 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest ever - 192.2
August start weight - 149.4
October 31st goal weight - 132.2
I weigh in on Mondays. -
08/01 - 149.4
08/02 - 149.2
08/09 -
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08/30 -
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Starting Weight (Aug 2nd) 13st 1.5lb (highest ever)
Goal weight: 11st
Challenge Goal Weight: 12st (but hopefully a little bit more!)
Aug 6: 12st 10.5lb
Aug 13:
Aug 20:
Aug 27:
I'm delighted with my loss this week. I was away on holidays last week, so I think my starting weight included a lot of 'bloat' and water retention. I'll be very happy to lose 1-1.5lb per week from now on. So far, the challenge is really helping me keep on track. I'm somebody who needs accountability, and seeing the successes (and struggles) of everyone in the group helps me to focus and feel that I'm not on my own. I've another long weekend away planned with my family on 20th August, so I'm hoping to really keep on track until then. Have a good weekend everyone.7 -
HW: 170
8/1: 166
8/6: 165
!st goal weight for 8/21: 159.....maybe too ambitious but I am going to try!
A lb is a lb and I will take it. What I did wrong: not enough consistent walking. My goal is daily but sometimes it was just too hot and I felt lazy. Also I ate way too many tootsie rolls while watching Olympics. What I did right: found myself eating out with friends and family for a LOT of meals this week. Stuck with salads, sushi, poke bowls, instead of fried food and heavy meats, or things with a lot of carbs. Goals this week: no alcohol or any drinks with calories except for a splash of milk in my coffee. Low carbs, lots of fruit and vegetables, move ,move, move my body!12 -
]Joining from the last challenge.
Welcome to everyone new whose joined!
Highest weight 225 2020
2021 starting weight 180.8
Challenge goal loss 9 lbs
I'll weigh in on Saturdays this challenge.
8/1 162.8
8/7 161.8
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Saturday
PW: 176.6 (7-31-21)
CW: 175.8 (8-7-21)
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RubyRed427 wrote: »Can't wait for a fresh start August 1st.
Same!💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼3 -
RubyRed427 wrote: »I work using backward design model (in education- start with the end in mind, work backwards planning each step, etc.). Start with the end in mind. I took a calendar. I found October 31 and wrote my goal weight. I then write back each week the weight i'll be on that Monday. So, today I wrote 175. I'll also write down each week one goal I want to implement like "yoga class" or bike ride, etc. I tend to get things down if I write it down instead of just thinking it. Just a thought.
Seems like a legit plan! I’ll aim for 30 lbs of weight loss by 10-31-21 (my birthday). That should put me around 145 lbs. I’d be SO happy if I hit that goal!!!😃6 -
CHALLENGE GOAL: lose ~18 pounds by October 31st (13 weeks)
highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
August 1st starting weight: ~238
October 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to ~20% body fat)
Aug 01 : 237.9 (starting weight)
Aug 08 : 238.0 : gained 0.1
I'm surprised I only gained 0.1 lb this past week! I've done hardly any exercise in the month since my surgery (three walks and a 6-minute swim), but I think I'm ready now to start up again. In my personal experience, losing weight has been impossible without the exercise. Still shooting for 220 by end of October.
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Challenge Goal weight: (15 lbs) old goal/ New goal (30 lbs) by October 30th.
Goal Weight October 30th: 261.2
Female
Height: 6'0
Highest Weight: 400
Challenge Start Weight: 299 (07/30/21)
Weigh-in Day: Saturday
8/01: 294.6 ⬇️ (-4.4 lbs)
8/07: 292.8 ⬇️ (-1.8 lbs)
Sorry, didn't post weight yesterday. Hope everyone, is well and doing good! 😄10 -
Original Sw 195
August SW 159.8
End of Oct goal 150
08/01 159.8
08/08 160.27 -
Hello! I hope you guys have been doing well this past week. Am enjoying seeing the efforts you guys have put out, even if it hasn’t shown on the scale.
May 28th 2021 Weight 240lbs (also my highest weight)
Ultimate goal weight 170lbs (I’ll reassess once there but that feels more like a doable goal right now)
Challenge starting weight- 220.4lbs
Challenge end goal- 205lbs
Sunday is my weigh in day
08/01- 220.4lbs
08/08- 216.2lbs -4.2lbs Surprising amount of weight loss this week, I didn’t exercise a few days this week due to the fun time and am thinking was probably backed up a bit last week
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Original starting weight - 250.4 (3/01/2021)
Ultimate goal - One-derland!April-July Challenge
April
1st - 237.8
8th - 236.4
15th - 234
22nd - 230.2
28th - 228.6
May
1st - 228.8
8th - 226.2
15th - 225.6
22nd - 224.2
28th - 222.4
31st - 222
Jun 01: 223.8
Jun 07: 219.6
Jun 15: 218
Jun 22: 217.6
Jun 29: 217
Jun 30: 216.8
Jul 01: 217
Jul 08: 215.8
Jul 15: 212.8
Jul 22: 211.4
Jul 29:
Jul 31: 210.4
Total loss: 27.4 lbs.
August SW: 210.4
8/01: 210.4
8/08: 207.6
8/15:
8/22:
8/31:10 -
HW: 170
8/1: 166
8/6: 165
!st goal weight for 8/21: 159.....maybe too ambitious but I am going to try!
A lb is a lb and I will take it. What I did wrong: not enough consistent walking. My goal is daily but sometimes it was just too hot and I felt lazy. Also I ate way too many tootsie rolls while watching Olympics. What I did right: found myself eating out with friends and family for a LOT of meals this week. Stuck with salads, sushi, poke bowls, instead of fried food and heavy meats, or things with a lot of carbs. Goals this week: no alcohol or any drinks with calories except for a splash of milk in my coffee. Low carbs, lots of fruit and vegetables, move ,move, move my body!
@JenT304 Nice to see you again here!
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S.O.S......I really Need a kick in the pants!!!!!!!!!!
I completely lost it half way into the week and have eaten everything under the sun and no exercise since Tuesday.
Started off Monday & Tuesday great, with a 12 km bike ride on the 1st day of the week, and then 12,000plus steps the next day. Healthy nourishing food to eat both days.
Then everything went to H*LL in a hand basket!!!!! Tough life stuff going on and emotions arise and I just turn to my deserts like a drug addict or alcoholic would. Binging everyday.
I made oatmeal brown sugar squares tuesday & ate all at once. Next night Blondie brownies and ate them all at once. 1/2 jar Peanut butter thursday. Had large skor bar, coffee crisp & box of cookies last night and Delisso pizza. Then a large Milka bar this morning for breakfast🙄😔
I know the first thing is to NOT have it in the house but how do I stop myself from going out and buying this stuff? Clearly I am addicted to sugar. Can I ever rid myself of this???
Losing hope
Weigh in tomorrow.....not looking forward to it but will face the music.
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I'm in, but I am just joining the forum thread today. I am on low carb/modified Keto, but losing slowly because of other medical issues. I weigh every Monday and my starting weight 8/2/21 is 218.9. MFP has kept me on program because it tells me when I need to get more protein or fiber, etc. Carbs sort of creep in in the form of "healthy" foods. I'm 66 and 5' 7". October 1 goal: 203.9.10
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