15 pounds to lose challenge November 1- January 31, 2022

Starting challenge weight: 178 lb
January 31st goal weight: 169 lb
Non-scale challenge: to complete my food diary every day
Weigh in will be Tuesdays


178 pounds on Nov. 2
175.5 on Nov. 9
175.5 on Nov. 16
I have completed by food diary every day since last week. This is definitely eye opening. In the past I would sometimes eat a late night snack and think, “no harm done”, but logging it and then completing the diary presses home the fact that it ALL counts. I’m proud of myself for sticking with it.

Joining late -> Goal for Jan31 - 123 lbs

Nov 17 - 138 lbs
Nov 24 - ? ( Target 136 lbs)

My name is Donna and I am 61 years old. I live in the Midwest of the USA. 5' 5" tall. My starting weight was 253. I have relapsed in the past year and need to get back on track. I am type 2 diabetic and in remission for breast cancer. Health is my #1 priority.
Thank you @RubyRed427 for starting another challenge.


Start Weight: 188.2 (Weight on Oct 31, 2021)
Goal Weight: 173.2
End Weight: xxxxx

Short term goal: To lose about 5 pounds per month.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it 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



Nov 01…..189.4…..(Trend Weight: 187.7)…..What a horrid way to start the month. Pizza and Halloween candy were present but not to blame. It’s on me.

Nov 03…..189.0…..(Trend Weight: 187.9)….. Weight down a touch, but trending up. Good news on my surgery results. No sign of breast cancer in the surgical tissue lumpectomy. So it looks like I may be around awhile folks! Today is my daughter’s 27th birthday who lives with me. There will be festivities, food, cake, ice cream etc. So many reasons to double celebrate today for us! Tomorrow, back on track! Snow again here today. Outside too cold but I will try to get my steps in the house around the renovation men. The tile project should be done by tonight. Another week or two of men working and I will get a break until after New Years. I can’t wait!

Nov 10…..189.6…..(Trend Weight: 188.6)…..I’ve been eating horribly since I found out I needed the surgery. The surgery is over but the bingeing hasn’t stopped. It’s time to get myself back in control. This is counter-productive!

Nov 17…..189.8…..(Trend Weight: 189.4)….. My mind wants to believe that my diet is improving but clearly it’s not. Gotta make some changes (again).


Nov 24…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Nov 30…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..


Nov Goal: xxxxx
Nov Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



Dec 01…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Dec 07…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Dec 14…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Dec 21…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Dec 28…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Dec 31…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..


Dec Goal: xxxxx
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



Jan 01…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Jan 04…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Jan 11…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Jan 18…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Jan 25…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
Jan 31…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..


Jan Goal: xxxxx
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

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
11/17 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer

Chris

Arietty32 wrote: »

I became irregular for so long, I am depressed. But I want to motivate mysf and get back in track again.
Current weight : 178 pounds
Goal weight: 160 pounds
Ultimate goal weight: 110 pounds
Nov 5 - 178

Couldn't login last week due to bugs.
Nov 5 - 178
Nov 12- 176
I checked my weight today and I'm still the same, I'm assuming there won't be a lot of changes tomorrow.
Nov 18 - 176

I'm losing hope and feeling disappointed with my progress. It's a vicious cycle. I haven't been doing very well lately and I really want to change that. I'm sick of this, but I don't want to give up, I will try to achieve the goal weight of 160 by Jan. I promise myself this.

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
11/17 - 143.6 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/18 - 143.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...5.38 miles in 91 mins
Chris

SW 170

11/5 165.4

11/12 167.8
+2.4

11/15 167

11/19 166.4
-.6

GW 150 (by end of January)

UGW 140

Not huge progress but progress nonetheless. Gotta keep going!

My goal is to weigh between 155-156 on our new scale on Jan 31, 2022
Nov 1: 161.4
Nov 2: 162.6
Nov 3: 162.1
Nov 4: 162.6
Nov 5: 162.2
Nov 6: 162
Nov 7: 162
Nov 8 162
Nov 9: 162.1
Nov 10 161.4
Nov 11 160.9 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Only ~ 1 lb to be back in my
maintenance range!!!
Spoiler:
HW 238 May 2012
SW 228 Jan 2015
GW <160 Sept 2018
Avg yearly wts 2019-2021: 155-157.5
Maintained <160 until Sept 2021 3 years

I’m whittling it back down, NOW, before it takes up residence!

I also found out I’m 5’8” now (1/2” shorter than I was in 2015) so once I get back in my maintenance range, I will set a new, lower maintenance range- to be more in line with shorter height.[/quote]

Nov 12 160.6 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Nov 13. 159.7 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 making progress AND back in my Maintenance Range!!!!! Usually when I lose in a drop like this there will be some bounce back/slow down in weight loss, but I’m encouraging to have turned the tide! Fingers crossed.

Nov 14 159.9
15 159.5
16. 159.7
17. 160.4
18. 160.5
19. 160.5

Doing well.

11/8: 151
11/9: 149
11/10: 148
11/11: 147
11/20: 146



1/31/22: 136???

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.....
11/18: DNW
11/19: 201.0 lbs - 2 DAYS from half marathon!!! I'm now on to the hourly forecast. We are now up to mid 50s with 50% chance of rain.
11/20: 201.0 lbs. Picked up my packet for the race tomorrow. Super nervous!!!

@ashleycarole86
WOW! CONGRATULATIONS! 5 lbs in a week!

Wednesdays are my weigh in days .... last wed was 146

MadisonMolly2017 wrote: »

My goal is to weigh between 155-156 on our new scale on Jan 31, 2022
Nov 1: 161.4
Nov 2: 162.6
Nov 3: 162.1
Nov 4: 162.6
Nov 5: 162.2
Nov 6: 162
Nov 7: 162
Nov 8 162
Nov 9: 162.1
Nov 10 161.4
Nov 11 160.9 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉


HW 238 May 2012
SW 228 Jan 2015
GW <160 Sept 2018
Avg yearly wts 2019-2021: 155-157.5
Maintained <160 until Sept 2021 3 years

I’m whittling it back down, NOW, before it takes up residence!

I also found out I’m 5’8” now (1/2” shorter than I was in 2015) so once I get back in my maintenance range, I will set a new, lower maintenance range- to be more in line with shorter height.

Nov 12 160.6
Nov 13. 159.7
Nov 14 159.9
15 159.5
16. 159.7
17. 160.4
18. 160.5
19. 160.5
20. 160.2
21. 159.5

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Hello! I’m 34F, 5’4 and started using MFP again at the end of May and feel like I am in it for the long haul this time, learning how to cook healthy foods and creating healthy habits.

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- 204lbs
Challenge end goal- 190lbs (Firmly into onederland)
Sunday is my weigh in day

11/01 204.0 up a bit from yesterday but had double my normal sodium intake yesterday. It makes for an even number to start out with
11/07 205.8 +1.8lbs had an imaging appointment the next town over was stressing out for, day of didn’t eat beforehand then went shopping and brought so many treats plus fast food for lunch and dinner. That was the only day I actually went over my bmr but was over my calorie goal more often this week. Plus side, results of imaging were good news.
11/14 204.0, 1.8 lbs lost, 0.0lbs lost this month. Alright, am now at least back where I started this month. Had a pretty good week, two hikes, one walk and two shopping days that got a lot of steps. Finally found a pair of hiking shoes that fit (had to get a mens pair as have not found one women’s pair in wide) Been wearing them around the house and for shopping, hopefully will be good today, first time using them on a hike.

11/21 203.4 -.6lbs the week and month. Okay week. 1 hike and 3 walks but was more hungry this week, and ate out a couple days so I was over my calorie goals a few times. Edited my calorie goal to losing .5lbs a week and may keep it like that for a bit… I won’t make my 190lb challenge goal that way but will still be in onderland by end of the challenge

11/8: 151
11/9: 149
11/10: 148
11/11: 147
11/20: 146
11/22: 145

1/31/22: 136???