15 pounds to lose challenge August-October 31, 2021

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 - 149.4
08/16 -
08/23 -
08/30 -
08/31 -
August loss/gain -
Challenge loss/gain -

Chris

AUG 9TH WEIGH IN
F/54 yrs /5' 5"
TW 154.4lb No loss or gain...whew😉
SW 162lb Jan 2021
LW 152.2lb Jul 16 2021
GW 145 Oct 2021


Very surprised that the # on the scale did not move up since the last weigh in🤔
Day #1(again) of no binging and healthy food choices.
Some of the posts I have read have inspired me to keep going on this journey.
Thank you🙏

Starting challenge weight: 182 lb
Oct 31st goal weight: 173
Weigh in will be Tuesdays

August 3: 182 lb
August 10: 181 lb
A pound a week feels painfully slow when I’m sticking to my health plan, but in reality, I lose more like 3/4ths of a pound a week (on average) so I know this is a realistic and maintainable loss for me. I can’t help but wish for more. This is my first time doing a challenge like this so it helps me be more objective about my own progress when I see that others have similar experiences.

Oh - and another exciting thing - I’ve logged into MFP for 475 days in a row as of today! Yay for consistency!

@RubyRed427
Sounds like a wonderful time! Thank you for this challenge
I am trying to friend those that have joined- if I miss you please add me and we can cheer each other along

My weigh in days are Wednesdays

2018-Highest weight 151lbs
Jul28-SW 137lbs
Aug4- 136.4lbs
Aug 11-135.2

This week my fitness was not as good as last because I worked 3shifts in a row and was tired, but I ate mindfully and I didn’t eat after 7pm

I am happy to be here and share the journey with all of you!
(I will be going out of town so my next weeks weigh in likely will be Thursday)
Mona

check in:
day 1/7: swam 900 yards in 30:36
day 2/7: swam 900 yards in 30:19
day 3/7: swam 1200 yards in 42:09, also did 45 minute cardio workout.
I am such a happy camper now that I'm back in the pool!

I weighed in yesterday but forgot to post on here, so here it is 😂

8/4/21 Challenge starting weight: 290
8/11/21 Current weight: 289.2

I barely lost any weight, but honestly I'm just glad I didn't gain this past week. I wasn't feeling good, so I barely exercised at all. Then, I had a last minute plan to drive over 8 hours for a concert, then drive back the next day. Between road trip food and resting for two days afterwards, I'm just now getting back to normal.

I'm back to making healthy food choices, getting movement when I can. I walked the dog around town twice yesterday, which isn't exactly exercise, but it's better than just putting her in the backyard.

My goal is to lose 1-2 pounds in the next week. I usually eat at a caloric deficit, plus I'm adding in exercise. I'm planning to do a 20+ minutes walk, 3 times a week. Maybe a couple days I'll do yoga, just to keep my back and joint pain to a minimum.

We'll see where I'm at next week! I'm excited to see what I can accomplish

Stats:
Biggest weight: 168
Current weight: 151
Goal weight: 130ish for now.

Start: 151
8th August: 150.6
13th August: 150 exactly!

Weighed in 2 days early as I'm visiting a friend for the weekend. Again, not much progress but at least it's going in the right direction.

check in:
day 1/7: swam 900 yards/31 min
day 2/7: swam 900 yards/30 min
day 3/7: swam 1200 yards/42 min, cardio 45 min
day 4/7: swam 1200 yards/43 min, walk 25 min
day 5/7: swam 900 yards/32 min
Let's get busy!

@RubyRed427 i thought of you several times this week when I went off the rails & then again when I came back . It was a good thing to think I don’t want to be a disappointment to Ruby ‘ the group . Thanks fir being there virtually for me !