15 pounds to lose challenge November 1- January 31, 2022
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SW 170
11/5 165.4
11/12 167.8
+2.4
11/15 167
GW 150 (by end of January)
UGW 140
I've decided to weigh in 2x a week instead of just Fridays. I think this will help me stay on track. I added hot lemon water first thing in the morning. Someone suggested it helps flush the toxins from our bodies and may curb the appetite. It certainly can't hurt to try.8 -
Nov 15/21 Weigh In
(F, 54, 5’5”)
SW 162lb
GW 140lb
PW 150.4lb
TW 151lb
Gain 0.6lb
Not the results I was expecting to be honest🧐I felt there would be a shift on the scale in the negative direction.
The past week I ate below my caloric suggestion EVERY day….which is a first! AND I walked my butt off 5 days too!
Perhaps I was too low in my Net calories? Decided to do measurements, and I have lost inches around the waist - about 3 since Jan/21. A healthier waist circumference was a big concern for me when I started this journey so I guess I am making progress, though slow.
Have a wonderful week everyone!!
Oh dear! Somehow my post ended up in bold….no time this morning to fix it. Sorry…..I’m not yelling! 😂9 -
Hello all! I am going to give this a try. I have been actively watching my CICO for almost 2 years. In the spring I started eating gluten free-ish (about 95%) to help alleviate symptoms from hashimoto's. I started Dec 1, 2019 at 231.0 lbs. I am a 38 year old mom of two who "loves" to run half marathons.
11/1: 203.4 lbs - 20 days out from my half marathon and no motivation to train.
11/2: 202.6 lbs - yesterday was a good day eating wise but not much exercise.
11/3: 202.4 lbs - I was able to get in a run yesterday and my husband made an awesome GF lasagna. good day all around!
11/4: 202.2 lbs - Not much activity yesterday but I kept my calories in line.
11/5: 201.6 lbs - I weighed in much later today which is probably most of the decrease. I ran 2 miles yesterday. I am 2 weeks out from my half marathon and couldn't do my last long run last weekend bc I was sick. So I broke my 12 miler over today and tomorrow. I ran 6 this afternoon and will run 6 tomorrow morning. I am eating gluten today bc Chick-fil-A chicken tenders sounded way too good after my run but I only ate half my fries bc I was full. Have a great weekend all!!
11/6: 202.0 lbs - I expected the increase due to the Chick-fil-A. I was only able to get in 3 miles this morning. I haven't eaten well today but stayed within my calories.
11/7: 201.8 lbs - not great for eating today. We will see what happens to the scale tomorrow.
11/8: DNW - I had to run out to the school bc my daughter forgot her glasses, so I did not weigh in. Happy Monday everyone!!
11/9: 202.8 lbs - I've been under calories everyday... frustrating but just the way it goes.
11/10: 202.0 lbs - I've been eating fairly well but not wanting to be active.
11/11: 202.0 lbs - happy thursday!
11/12: 200.6 lbs - I'm sure this loss will rebound a little. I weighed in late and did not eat much yesterday.
11/13: 200.6 lbs
11/14: 201.8 lbs
11/15: 202.2 lbs8 -
CHALLENGE: lose 13 pounds by January 31st (13 weeks)
November 1st starting weight: 233 (7-day average)
January 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (whatever gets me down to ~20% body fat)
Nov 01 : 233.0 (starting weight)
Nov 08 : 234.5 : gained 1.5
Nov 15 : 234.0 : lost 0.6, (up a pound since start)10 -
I'm also starting late. Only joined mfp on Nov 11, 2021. Could use all the help I can get and this challenge would help me to stay motivated. Because, I feel that being in a group with people that have some similar goals, will be better then doing it by myself.
Start Weight (Nov 11) 299.2 (on mfp)
Challenge Start Weight: 296.4
Jan 31st Goal Weight: 281.4
11/11: 299.2
11/12: 299.2
11/13: 297.8 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/14: 296.4 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/15: 294 ⬇️ (-2.4 lbs)
Mfp's set daily calorie intake at (1,554), and I try to stay around this amount. I eat whatever I want, but I try to eat in moderation. As long as this is working for me, I'll stay at it. I will adjust my daily calorie intake, when it no longer seems to be working. As some of you know, when it comes to losing weight, things can always change.8 -
MFP SW (Mar 2021) - 171.8
November SW - 134.6
November GW - 130
January/Ultimate GW - 125 (then I will re-evaluate)
Total loss to date: -38.4
Nov 1 - 134.6
Nov 8 - 134.2
Nov 15 - 133.4
Nov 22 -
Nov 29 -
Nov 30 -12 -
Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Nov Start Weight: 156.5 pounds
Nov Goal Weight: 151.0 pounds
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 pounds
Nov 1: 156.5
Nov 8: 157.0
Nov 15: 154.8
Nov 22:
Nov 29:
Nov 30:
Total weight loss/gain to date this month: -1.7 pounds
This challenge is very helpful in keeping a slightly longer-term view in sight of what is working or not working with day-to-day eating and exercising. The timing is also critical for the holiday season and already I'm seeing issues with being able to accurately track and keep within calories and it is only half-way through the first month!! I hope I'll make better decisions going forward.10 -
I'm in! Thank you, @RubyRed427 !
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: 192.2
Round GW: 135.0
UGW: 130.0
11/01 - 145.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/02 - 143.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.05 miles in 106 mins
11/03 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 - 143.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.69 miles in 119 mins
11/05 - 142.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/06 - 142.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
11/07 - 144.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...I sure hope not!! 6.68 miles in 114 mins
11/08 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/09 - 143.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.55 miles in 102 mins
11/10 - 141.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/11 - 141.4 at 7:20 a.m. ...rest day
11/12 - 143.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/13 - 144.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...6.14 miles in 105 mins
11/14 - 142.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...7.07 miles in 133 mins
11/15 - DNW ... scale bit the dust. New one coming today...60 min workout w/trainer
Chris11 -
Height: 5'5"
Highest Weight: 174.0 lbs (6/7/21)
Challenge Starting Weight: 164.8 lbs
Challenge Goal: 147 lbs (healthy BMI)
Ultimate Goal: 130 lbs
November 1st Weight: 164.8 lbs
November Goal: 159 lbs
---November thoughts: Hi everyone! I lost about 10 lbs. in the last challenge, so while not a crazy amount, it definitely was motivational for me! I like the idea of a 3 month goal as it allows some room for flexibility and adjustments, but not so much that you feel like you can slack. And with it being the holidays, I'll need to stay balanced more than ever and remember that a holiday is a holiday, not a holiweek.---
I set my challenge goal for 147 lbs, which would put me at a healthy BMI again. I felt so fantastic in the 140s last year and can't wait to get back. But first, we gotta hit the 150s! So that's my goal for this month! Then I figured I'd give myself the other two months to lose the next 10 lbs, which I figure is more flexible with the holidays in case I have weeks where I only manage to maintain.
11/1: 164.8 lbs
11/8/21: 164.2 lbs
11/15/21: 164.6 lbs
I seem to be maintaining pretty good so far this month, and while it is certainly better than gaining, I am ready to turn the tides and give myself a big push these last couple of weeks in November! If I really give it my best, I can still hit my goal of 159 lbs. by the end of November. Here's to seeing 161.5 lbs. next week!7 -
November to January 31, 2021.
I'm continuing from the last challenge. I lost 6 pounds. My goal is to keep moving toward a plant-based eating plan and ultimately get my weight into a BMI of 22-23 or about 125-128 pounds. I'm 71and fighting to keep all the same "metabolic junk" that shows up in my family as they get older because I don't want to end up with a bunch of prescriptions. I'm working out with weights and doing low-impact aerobics and walking. I was weighing in on Wed, but I've switched to Mon now ... maybe I'll be more accountable on the weekends that way.
This Challenge Start Weight: 144.5
Challenge Goal: 135
11/1 - 144.5
11/8 -144 (- 0.5)
11/15 - 144 (same - not much for 3 weeks, but I'm feeling some muscle come back. Jeans fit better.)
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Welcome friends! Good to see all of you!
Heaviest: 191
Last three month challenge lowest weight: 178.2
November 1: 179.1
November 13: 181.2
Yesterday, I put on some music and just danced in my house. I was sweating and it was fun. Any little time, I can burn more calories, I'll pounce on it.
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This month's goal: make my own lunches instead of going to Subway or Panera's.
8/10 work days so far in Nov.- I made my own healthy lunch.
I also plan on going for a brisk walk during my lunch- even if it's cold.
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I'm Michelle, 50, 5'5. Currently 159, started 2021 at 185, looking to lose 5 pounds in this current challenge.
Nov 1 159
Nov 8 158.5
Nov 15 160.6
Was away a few days so less walking and more food.
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I'm also starting late. Only joined mfp on Nov 11, 2021. Could use all the help I can get and this challenge would help me to stay motivated. Because, I feel that being in a group with people that have some similar goals, will be better then doing it by myself.
Start Weight (Nov 11) 299.2 (on mfp)
Challenge Start Weight: 296.4
Jan 31st Goal Weight: 281.4
11/11: 299.2
11/12: 299.2
11/13: 297.8 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/14: 296.4 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/15: 294 ⬇️ (-2.4 lbs)
11/16: 294.4 ⬆️ (+0.4 oz) I had an appointment late yesterday afternoon, to have all my vital organs checked out. That are around and just below, and behind my rib cage. I had to do a complete fast, which meant (no food or liquids, including water) from around 7 pm the night before to after 5 pm yesterday. My body is used to having a lot of water, and I believe this is the main reason for the slight gain this morning.
Mfp's set daily calorie intake at (1,554), and I try to stay around this amount. I eat whatever I want, but I try to eat in moderation. As long as this is working for me, I'll stay at it. I will adjust my daily calorie intake, when it no longer seems to be working. As some of you know, when it comes to losing weight, things can always change.9 -
Hello all! I am going to give this a try. I have been actively watching my CICO for almost 2 years. In the spring I started eating gluten free-ish (about 95%) to help alleviate symptoms from hashimoto's. I started Dec 1, 2019 at 231.0 lbs. I am a 38 year old mom of two who "loves" to run half marathons.
11/1: 203.4 lbs - 20 days out from my half marathon and no motivation to train.
11/2: 202.6 lbs - yesterday was a good day eating wise but not much exercise.
11/3: 202.4 lbs - I was able to get in a run yesterday and my husband made an awesome GF lasagna. good day all around!
11/4: 202.2 lbs - Not much activity yesterday but I kept my calories in line.
11/5: 201.6 lbs - I weighed in much later today which is probably most of the decrease. I ran 2 miles yesterday. I am 2 weeks out from my half marathon and couldn't do my last long run last weekend bc I was sick. So I broke my 12 miler over today and tomorrow. I ran 6 this afternoon and will run 6 tomorrow morning. I am eating gluten today bc Chick-fil-A chicken tenders sounded way too good after my run but I only ate half my fries bc I was full. Have a great weekend all!!
11/6: 202.0 lbs - I expected the increase due to the Chick-fil-A. I was only able to get in 3 miles this morning. I haven't eaten well today but stayed within my calories.
11/7: 201.8 lbs - not great for eating today. We will see what happens to the scale tomorrow.
11/8: DNW - I had to run out to the school bc my daughter forgot her glasses, so I did not weigh in. Happy Monday everyone!!
11/9: 202.8 lbs - I've been under calories everyday... frustrating but just the way it goes.
11/10: 202.0 lbs - I've been eating fairly well but not wanting to be active.
11/11: 202.0 lbs - happy thursday!
11/12: 200.6 lbs - I'm sure this loss will rebound a little. I weighed in late and did not eat much yesterday.
11/13: 200.6 lbs
11/14: 201.8 lbs
11/15: 202.2 lbs
11/16: 201.6 lbs - I ran a quick 2 miler yesterday. I am 5 days out from my half marathon and now it is time for the obsessive checking of the weather forecast. Ha!8 -
start weight (3/23/2021): 225
goal weight (1/31/2022): 120
Dec 1 goal: 131.8, Jan 1 goal: 125.8, Feb 1 goal: 120
Nov 1: 137.8
Nov 2: 137.8
Nov 9: 135.8
Nov 16: 134.2
Dec 1 goal: 131.8 (still 2.4 pounds from goal!)10 -
I'm in! Thank you, @RubyRed427 !
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: 192.2
Round GW: 135.0
UGW: 130.0
11/01 - 145.0 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/02 - 143.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.05 miles in 106 mins
11/03 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 - 143.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.69 miles in 119 mins
11/05 - 142.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/06 - 142.6 at 6:00 a.m. ...rest day
11/07 - 144.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...I sure hope not!! 6.68 miles in 114 mins
11/08 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/09 - 143.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.55 miles in 102 mins
11/10 - 141.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/11 - 141.4 at 7:20 a.m. ...rest day
11/12 - 143.8 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/13 - 144.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...6.14 miles in 105 mins
11/14 - 142.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...7.07 miles in 133 mins
11/15 - DNW ... scale bit the dust. New one coming today...60 min workout w/trainer
11/16 - 143.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.23 miles in 104 mins
Chris6 -
Aug Starting weight: 134.8
Current weight: 130.1
Goal weight: 120
11/2 130.1
11/9 130.7 (+0.6)
11/16 131.5 (+0.8)
Well this is clearly not going in the right direction.9 -
Hello all! I am going to give this a try. I have been actively watching my CICO for almost 2 years. In the spring I started eating gluten free-ish (about 95%) to help alleviate symptoms from hashimoto's. I started Dec 1, 2019 at 231.0 lbs. I am a 38 year old mom of two who "loves" to run half marathons.
11/1: 203.4 lbs - 20 days out from my half marathon and no motivation to train.
11/2: 202.6 lbs - yesterday was a good day eating wise but not much exercise.
11/3: 202.4 lbs - I was able to get in a run yesterday and my husband made an awesome GF lasagna. good day all around!
11/4: 202.2 lbs - Not much activity yesterday but I kept my calories in line.
11/5: 201.6 lbs - I weighed in much later today which is probably most of the decrease. I ran 2 miles yesterday. I am 2 weeks out from my half marathon and couldn't do my last long run last weekend bc I was sick. So I broke my 12 miler over today and tomorrow. I ran 6 this afternoon and will run 6 tomorrow morning. I am eating gluten today bc Chick-fil-A chicken tenders sounded way too good after my run but I only ate half my fries bc I was full. Have a great weekend all!!
11/6: 202.0 lbs - I expected the increase due to the Chick-fil-A. I was only able to get in 3 miles this morning. I haven't eaten well today but stayed within my calories.
11/7: 201.8 lbs - not great for eating today. We will see what happens to the scale tomorrow.
11/8: DNW - I had to run out to the school bc my daughter forgot her glasses, so I did not weigh in. Happy Monday everyone!!
11/9: 202.8 lbs - I've been under calories everyday... frustrating but just the way it goes.
11/10: 202.0 lbs - I've been eating fairly well but not wanting to be active.
11/11: 202.0 lbs - happy thursday!
11/12: 200.6 lbs - I'm sure this loss will rebound a little. I weighed in late and did not eat much yesterday.
11/13: 200.6 lbs
11/14: 201.8 lbs
11/15: 202.2 lbs
11/16: 201.6 lbs - I ran a quick 2 miler yesterday. I am 5 days out from my half marathon and now it is time for the obsessive checking of the weather forecast. Ha!
11/17: 202.4 lbs - 4 days out current temps should be in the low 50s with 25% chance of rain.....6 -
I'm also starting late. Only joined mfp on Nov 11, 2021. Could use all the help I can get and this challenge would help me to stay motivated. Because, I feel that being in a group with people that have some similar goals, will be better then doing it by myself.
Start Weight (Nov 11) 299.2 (on mfp)
Challenge Start Weight: 296.4
Jan 31st Goal Weight: 281.4
11/11: 299.2
11/12: 299.2
11/13: 297.8 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/14: 296.4 ⬇️ (-1.4 lbs)
11/15: 294 ⬇️ (-2.4 lbs)
11/16: 294.4 ⬆️ (+0.4 oz) I had an appointment late yesterday afternoon, to have all my vital organs checked out. That are around and just below, and behind my rib cage. I had to do a complete fast, which meant (no food or liquids, including water) from around 7 pm the night before to after 5 pm yesterday. My body is used to having a lot of water, and I believe this is the main reason for the slight gain this morning.
11/17: 297.8 ⬆️ (+3.4 lbs)This is definitely my fault. 😩 I'm in an emotional eater, and was feeling a little low yesterday. I did what I would normally do and that's turn to food. I'm working on overcoming this bad habit. I wasn't going to post this, because I felt embarrassed 😔 that I lost control. But. to be honest the closer the holidays come, the more I'll struggle with my feelings. Thanksgiving 🦃 and Christmas 🎄 is a hard time for me since I no longer have family. So I tend to get low and emotional at this time of the year. But, I'm trying to work on not turning to food for comfort. I am trying to find another way to cope over the holidays. Even though the next 1-1/2 months will be a trying time for me, I refuse to give up.
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