Lose 5lbs + in August 2021

I am 34 years old and 5’2”.

For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.

**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**

8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
8/16 150.0 (I meal prepped carnitas bowls and I have been eating sausage dogs w/homemade slaw. I have a feeling this may be higher in sodium than my usual meal prep).
8/17 149.5
8/18 149.75 (Still following my diet and working out. I am not sure why the scale isn’t moving. I was incredibly hungry yesterday. I ate a few more calories than I originally planned but everything on the menu was diet approved. On the bright side, my work clothes definitely fit better)
8/19 149.0 (It’s about time I saw the scale drop! Shooting for a couple low carb days and hoping for a bigger 21 day loss)
8/20 148.5 (5 pounds down since August 1st!!! 🌻)

I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.

I am 34 years old and 5’2”.

For the month of August, I plan to work out at least 5 hours a week and maintain a 7000 calorie deficit per week. Really hoping all my efforts result in a big change this month.

**My scale measures in 1/8 pound increments**

8/1 153.5
8/2 152.5
8/3 151.5
8/4 151.5
8/5 150.75
8/6 151.0
8/7 150.125
8/8 150.5 (3 pounds down this week!!)
8/9 151.5 (Not sure why the scale is going up. I am eating less than 1300 calories and exercising. I didn’t eat more salt than usual. I am sore from lifting so that could be it.)
8/10 151.25 (I have been crushing my workouts and my diet has been on point… I have been weighing every smidge of food).
8/11 149.5 (4 pounds down!!! 🌷)
8/12 149.5 (Pretty dang happy the scale didn’t bounce back into the 150s this morning)
8/13 148.75 (I ate super light)
8/14 149.5 (I was crushing ab day and stayed at the gym a bit later than expected. I left the gym a hungry beast. I didn’t realize store bought Alfredo sauce was so carb heavy. Homemade Alfredo sauce isn’t carb heavy like that. I didn’t realize it until I was eating and counting calories. Let’s see what tomorrow’s weigh in reveals).
8/15 149.75 (My diet and exercise has been consistently on point… just waiting for the scale)
8/16 150.0 (I meal prepped carnitas bowls and I have been eating sausage dogs w/homemade slaw. I have a feeling this may be higher in sodium than my usual meal prep).
8/17 149.5
8/18 149.75 (Still following my diet and working out. I am not sure why the scale isn’t moving. I was incredibly hungry yesterday. I ate a few more calories than I originally planned but everything on the menu was diet approved. On the bright side, my work clothes definitely fit better)
8/19 149.0 (It’s about time I saw the scale drop! Shooting for a couple low carb days and hoping for a bigger 21 day loss)
8/20 148.5 (5 pounds down since August 1st!!! 🌻)
8/21 149.0 (I was pretty hungry last night. I ended up eating a can of green beans with 2 tsp butter pretty late. It doesn’t surprise me to see the scale go up a half pound today).

I am averaging right around 1200 calories a day. I should be losing about 1/4 pound a day.

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5


Total loss for August: -3.5 lbs

Battling a stomach bug so the loss is mostly water. Although, definitely in a calorie deficit so hopefully a little will be fat.

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5
22nd - 177


Total loss for August: -5 lbs

Was able to eat a small dinner last night, so feeling better. Not how I wanted to lose weight.

Original starting weight - 293 (1/28/21)
August starting weight - 225
August goal - 217
Ultimate goal - 168

1st - 225
8th - 223
15th - 219.2
22nd - 217.4
29th -

SW Aug 2nd: 196lbs
Aug SW: 196lbs
Aug Goal: 188lbs

Monday Weigh Ins:
🌻 09 Aug: 192lbs
🌻 16 Aug: 190lbs
🌻 23 Aug: 188lbs
🌻 30 Aug:

August goal has been hit with a week to go! According to MFP August 2018 was the last time I was this weight, so i've undone 3 years of bad eating in 3 weeks

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5
22nd - 177
23rd - 178.5


Total loss for August: - 3.5 lbs

Back up a bit, but that was to be expected as I rehydrate. Feeling better and was able to eat yesterday, but my appetite was lower than usual. Wouldn't mind that after effect sticking around. Would make a calorie deficit much easier

Original starting weight - 249lbs
August starting weight - 215lbs
August goal - 210lbs
Ultimate goal - 143lbs

1st -215lbs
8th - 214lbs
15th - no scale
22nd - 211lbs
29th -

Total loss for August - 4lbs

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5
22nd - 177
23rd - 178.5
24th - 181.2


Total loss for August: - 0.8 lbs

Ugh. I just want to be out of the 180s for good.

Thank you, Samantha, for starting this challenge!

I'm in!

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.

Highest weight - 192.2
July Ending weight - 147.0 Tripped during my walk on the 30th...messed up my knee, sprained my ankle
Aug goal - 144.0
Ultimate goal - 130.0

I weigh in on Monday

08/01 - 146.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...total rest and ice day.
08/02 - 149.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...nah ...60 min workout w/trainer...all upper body!
08/09 - 149.4 at 5:00 a.m. ...total rest and ice day.
08/16 - 146.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer...all upper body!
08/23 - 148.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...daughter's b'day the 20th, Grandson's 5th b'day the 21st! So much good food!!
08/30 -
08/31 -


Chris

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9h - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5
22nd - 177
23rd - 178.5
24th - 181.2
25th - 180.7

Total loss for August: - 1.3 lbs

I just can't seem to get away from this number.

I will be doing daily weigh-ins this month.

Original starting weight - 338.8
August starting weight 07/31 - 209.2
August goal - 204
Ultimate goal - 170

08/01 - NWI
08/02 - 209.8 🥺
08/03 - 208.6 😏
08/04 - 207.0 🙂
08/05 - 209.2 🤯 huh?
08/06 - 209.2 🤷🏻‍♀️
08/07 - 208.2 ☺️
08/08 - 210.0 🤯
08/09 - 209.2 😑
08/10 - 210.8 🤯 WTF!?!
08/11 - 211.2 😭
08/12 - 212.4 😧
08/13 - 208.8 🥳 🎉
08/14 - 209.2 😌
08/15 - 208.6 ☺️
08/16 - 209.8 😣
08/17 - 209.2 😐
08/18 - 210.2 😖
08/19 - 210.2 😐
08/20 - 208.8 😉
08/21 - 209.0😉
08/22 - 209.4 😐
08/23 - 210.2 😖
08/24 - NWI ✖️ - TOM day 1
08/25 - 209.2 😐 - TOM day 2
08/26 - 209.4 😐 - TOM day 3

Total loss for August: - 0 Lbs

Notes : I won’t give up!

My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. I am from the Midwest USA. 5’ 5
I will be keeping the Thursday weigh-in (in addition to the 1st and last day of the month for the full tally)
GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!

Original Starting Weight (2016) 253.0
Aug start Weight: 192.4 (Weight on July 31st)
Aug Goal Weight: 187.4 (5 lb loss)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know when I get there).

Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250’s; 240’s; 230’s; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180’s; 170's; 160's; 150’s



Aug 01 : 191.4…..(trend weight 194.6)
Aug 05 : 191.2…..(trend weight 193.3)
Aug 12 : 190.0…..(trend weight 191.6) Progress. Posted early yesterday by accident. This is a bit higher than yesterday but down from last week's weigh-in. I'm happy it's moving down still, even with everything that is going on around me.
Aug 19: 187.8…..(trend weight 189.9) That is 2.2 pounds down this past week so I am very happy. I noticed on my spoiler on another challenge that I gained 19.8 pounds during the covid shut-downs in my state during Feb-Aug of 2020. It took a minute, but I have lost all of that back down (finally!) and am working on actual progress again. Staying hopeful that I will reach the 5 pound goal this round. My starting weight on July 31st was 192.4 so I am almost there. I need to lose 0.4 more. More importantly, I need not to gain! With some travel and a few social engagements left in the month, I must watch my p’s & q’s but I think I can do it!
Aug 26: 188.4…..(trend weight 188.5) I’m still thankfully trending down but I’ve been off the rails since a birthday party last Sunday. The bad food and choices is making me feel like I’m in slow motion. Sluggish, Horrible. Today, things go back to where they need to be. Pushing through so I will feel better tomorrow! None of it was worth it. I am still close to goal and know that I can make it if I try.
Aug 31: xxxxx…..(trend weight xxxxx)

Total Weight Loss for Aug:

Original starting weight - 192 (5/10/21 after baby #2)
August starting weight - 182
August goal -177
Ultimate goal - 150

1st - 181.8
2nd - 181.2
3rd - 180.9
4th - 181.2
5th - 179.6
6th - 180.3
8th - 180.9
9th - 182
10th - 183.4
11th - 182.3
12th - 182
13th - 180.7
15th - 181.2
16th - 180.7
17th - 180.7
19th - 180.7
20th - 180.7
21st - 178.5
22nd - 177
23rd - 178.5
24th - 181.2
25th - 180.7
26th - 179
27th - 179

Total loss for August: - 3 lbs

Glad to see this number again. I will be happy if I can even just stay here for the month.