2021🌟30-Pound Challenge🌟

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  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    amymh41 wrote: »
    This weekend was Summer’s last hurrah! Festivals and a Birthday party! My weight is the same after ice cream sundae and birthday cake yesterday. I for one will Summer and all of her blazing hot temps. It’s the only time of year my toes don’t physically hurt. I guess maintaining is better than gaining. Back on track!

    Definitely! What is your chicken’s name? ❤️
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8
    8/30 = 182.2

    I got nothin'. :(
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8
    8/30 = 182.2

    I got nothin'. :(
    seilidhe wrote: »
    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8
    8/30 = 182.2

    I got nothin'. :(

    You got Something…. September marks a new season and a new start. That was merely a small detour on your bike ride. Brush it off.

    👍
  • rhycce
    rhycce Posts: 12 Member
    Super late on the challenge, but just seeing the community support here motivates me.
    H - 5' 8'
    SW 235
    GW 200.
    I'm trying to break out of the 200's by the end of the year
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    rhycce wrote: »
    Super late on the challenge, but just seeing the community support here motivates me.
    H - 5' 8'
    SW 235
    GW 200.
    I'm trying to break out of the 200's by the end of the year

    Welcome rhycce!

    It is never too late to join. You and I share the same goal of breaking out of the 200’s. We are here for you. Glad you’ve joined the team. Post as often as you’d like!

    Jill 🥰
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    Happy to report that I dropped a few pounds.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308

    I hope you all celebrate your successes this week, on and off the scale. :D

    Way to go! That's a great loss for just a week! (BTW, I think I found them, if you know anybody who needs them more than I do... which shouldn't be too hard to do, because I don't need them at all! :smiley: )

    You are hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I hope this upcoming week you get closer to your goal. 🤗🤗🤗🤗
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hi Everyone,

    Happy to report that I dropped a few pounds.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308

    I hope you all celebrate your successes this week, on and off the scale. :D

    A couple of pounds…. More like 4 WHOLE POUNDS! I’m so proud of your modest self. Shout your successes from the rooftop… you e worked hard for it!

    ❤️Jill

    Thanks Jill! 🤗 I am super excited about it. 😆
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    amymh41 wrote: »
    Thanks for starting this group! I also weigh 209. My goal weight is 180. I was hoping to be at goal by October, but I would be happy with half of that by October.

    Great way to adjust your goals. 😄
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    Hi Everyone!

    Excited (from the rooftop Jill :D ), to share that I dropped 3.8 pounds this week. 😄

    Happy to report that I dropped a few pounds.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2

    Hope everyone find joy in their journey this week. 😀
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hi Everyone!

    Excited (from the rooftop Jill :D ), to share that I dropped 3.8 pounds this week. 😄

    Happy to report that I dropped a few pounds.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2

    Hope everyone find joy in their journey this week. 😀

    You are on fire! 🔥
    What are you doing to achieve this amazing success?! Please share. 👏🥰
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    So far I’m down 1.2 pounds this week. It’s amazing what happen when I log everyday…

    Jill
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    So far I’m down 1.2 pounds this week. It’s amazing what happen when I log everyday…

    Jill


    Way to go, Jill! That's fantastic.

    I log every day. Log every thing. It keeps me aware on what I'm doing wrong. Hahahah! I see just where I'm messing up and what I need to eliminate. One of these days, I may do just that. :smiley:
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8
    8/30 = 182.2
    9/6 = 183.4

    Climbing, climbing, climbing.... Le sigh....

  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8
    8/30 = 182.2
    9/6 = 183.4

    Climbing, climbing, climbing.... Le sigh....

    It was a holiday weekend… brush it off and think of it as a roller coaster…you’ve reached the top of the hill and… 🎢 time for the fun part!
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    Think I'm still showing the effects of my birthday week... month. I'm working on it. :)
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    seilidhe wrote: »
    Age: 62
    Height: 5'7" (or thereabouts)
    SW (1/1/2021) = 186.8
    GW = 145-150

    1/4 = 186.2
    1/11 = 184.8
    1/18 =183.4
    1/25 =184.0
    2/1 = 182.5
    2/8 = 181.6
    2/15 = 179.2
    2/22 = 183.7
    3/1 = 181.4
    3/9 = 181.4
    3/15 = 181.6
    3/22 = 181.6
    3/30 = 181.3
    4/5 - 182.0
    4/13= 181.8
    4/19 = 181.0
    4/26 = 180.8
    5/3 = 181.6
    5/10 = 178.6
    5/17 = 180.8
    5/24 = 179.6
    5/31 = 181.4
    6/7 = 177.6
    6/14 = 179.4
    6/21 = 177.4
    6/28 = 178.0
    7/5 = 178.0
    7/12 = 178.0
    7/19 = 178.4
    7/26 = 176.0
    8/2 = 178.2
    8/9 = 182.0
    8/16 = 177.9
    8/23 = 178.8

    It's my birthday week and I'm not getting any younger here. :( I have got to get my act together. I log every day. I weigh in every day. I don't exercise as much as I should, tending to only really do things on the weekends. And I eat more than I should. It may be "healthier" choices for much of *what * I'm eating, but I mostly eyeball my food and say, "Yeah, that looks like x amount." So, portions, some less than optimal food choices, and not enough movement/exercise.... those are my challenges.

    @jm216, Jill, we've got this. And if we don't hit the 30 by the end of the year, we keep on working on it until we do, right? Right.

    Absolutely…we just keep on going! Like pink Energizer bunnies!

    Happy Belated Birthday Week!
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hi Everyone!

    Excited (from the rooftop Jill :D ), to share that I dropped 3.8 pounds this week. 😄

    Happy to report that I dropped a few pounds.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2

    Hope everyone find joy in their journey this week. 😀

    You are on fire! 🔥
    What are you doing to achieve this amazing success?! Please share. 👏🥰

    Thanks Jill! 😃 I think there are a few things helping me along:
    1. I have an accountability partner to ensure I don't skip breakfast or start the day by eating junk food.
    2. I have another accountability partner for dinner.
    3. I joined the challenge to not indulge in late night snacking. Keeping my streak intact has become more important to me, than a late night nibble.
    4. When I go walking, I have fun with it. I sing and dance. I don't care what the neighbors think. I'm just having fun. When I have fun, it doesn't seem like exercise.
    5. I am being more mindful of why I am eating. I try to identify if I am hungry, bored, or if it is an emotional response. Then I try to respond in an appropriate way.

    So far, I think these things have helped me.
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    So far I’m down 1.2 pounds this week. It’s amazing what happen when I log everyday…

    Jill

    Wow Jill! You are crushing it! 🤗
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    Think I'm still showing the effects of my birthday week... month. I'm working on it. :)

    Most importantly, I hope you enjoyed your birthday. ☺
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    Hey Everybody!

    I hope you all are celebrating the progress you've made this week. I believe progress is not merely measured by the scale, but by improvements in our actions, and attempts to do better than the day before. I hope you remember to celebrate your efforts.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2
    09/08/21: 300.2
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member

    :)
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hey Everybody!

    I hope you all are celebrating the progress you've made this week. I believe progress is not merely measured by the scale, but by improvements in our actions, and attempts to do better than the day before. I hope you remember to celebrate your efforts.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2
    09/08/21: 300.2

    You are crushing it, too!
    12 pounds in less than a month. Awesome!
  • winditdown
    winditdown Posts: 34 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    winditdown wrote: »
    Hey Everybody!

    I hope you all are celebrating the progress you've made this week. I believe progress is not merely measured by the scale, but by improvements in our actions, and attempts to do better than the day before. I hope you remember to celebrate your efforts.

    Goal for December 31st, 2021: 275lbs

    08/18/21: 312
    08/25/21: 308
    09/01/21: 304.2
    09/08/21: 300.2

    You are crushing it, too!
    12 pounds in less than a month. Awesome!

    Thanks Jill 😀
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    It’s Friday morning and it’s 48 degrees this morning. It’s supposed to get up to 73 degrees. I think I’ll go for a quick, invigorating bike ride this morning before work. I’ll let you know how it goes.

    Jill 🚲
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    It’s Friday morning and it’s 48 degrees this morning. It’s supposed to get up to 73 degrees. I think I’ll go for a quick, invigorating bike ride this morning before work. I’ll let you know how it goes.

    Jill 🚲

    Did a 12-minute bike ride around the neighborhood. Feeling good!
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    It’s Friday morning and it’s 48 degrees this morning. It’s supposed to get up to 73 degrees. I think I’ll go for a quick, invigorating bike ride this morning before work. I’ll let you know how it goes.

    Jill 🚲

    It was over 70º when I left for work just after 6 this morning. We won't get as cool as you are until late November probably. It's currently (around 1:30) 101º according to my computer. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. And good job on the bike ride!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    jm216 wrote: »
    It’s Friday morning and it’s 48 degrees this morning. It’s supposed to get up to 73 degrees. I think I’ll go for a quick, invigorating bike ride this morning before work. I’ll let you know how it goes.

    Jill 🚲

    It was over 70º when I left for work just after 6 this morning. We won't get as cool as you are until late November probably. It's currently (around 1:30) 101º according to my computer. I'm looking forward to the cooler weather. And good job on the bike ride!

    Thanks Sei!
    This morning it’s 61 to start and will get up to 82 degrees this afternoon. Today McKenna is having her Senior pictures taken…🥲…why do they have to grow up so fast?
  • seilidhe
    seilidhe Posts: 1,042 Member
    jm216 wrote: »
    Thanks Sei!
    This morning it’s 61 to start and will get up to 82 degrees this afternoon. Today McKenna is having her Senior pictures taken…🥲…why do they have to grow up so fast?

    Honey, mine are 33 and 31. I don't know how that can be when I'm only 30. Hahahahahah! I'm staring at my kids' senior portraits as I'm writing this and, seriously, I still think of them as younger than they were in those photos. But they're adults now. It's just not right.

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  • AnnMeyers52
    AnnMeyers52 Posts: 4 Member
    edited September 2021
    I changed my way of eating to generally lower calories the first week of August, 2021 when I visited with a nutritionist connected with my doctor's practice. I've lost weight lotsof times before (WW twice and NutriSystem, -84 pounds) but after I got hit with Lupus and some pretty harsh meds to get that under control, my weight went way up. It took 15 years of med changes and small other changes to get to 192 pounds, which is where I started on MFP on August 13, 2021. Since then I've lost 7 pounds, which isn't so bad for someone my age. I was interested to see this thread for people with a goal of losing 30 pounds, which would put me at about the weight I was when I finished with NutriSystem at the time I got married in 1992. I'd be satisfied with that. I'm two inches shorter than I was then, thanks to arthritis and age, so by rights I should probably aim for a lower weight. I'm finding I don't have much trouble staying under my calorie target these days. It must be because I'm older, because it certainly wasn't the case when I was younger! Believe me, getting that warning message that you're not eating enough to meet your nutritional needs is a jolt I never expected to experience. It doesn't speed my weight loss, either. I love to cook and after almost 60 years of dieting, I'm pretty inventive when it comes to making tasty dishes, whether they're low carb or low fat. Onward and downward, everyone!
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,966 Member
    seilidhe wrote: »
    jm216 wrote: »
    Thanks Sei!
    This morning it’s 61 to start and will get up to 82 degrees this afternoon. Today McKenna is having her Senior pictures taken…🥲…why do they have to grow up so fast?

    Honey, mine are 33 and 31. I don't know how that can be when I'm only 30. Hahahahahah! I'm staring at my kids' senior portraits as I'm writing this and, seriously, I still think of them as younger than they were in those photos. But they're adults now. It's just not right.

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    Love those photos! I can relate about us not changing at all!