🌟❄️ January Daily Log-in and Weigh-in Challenge ❄️🌟

My goals include (from most difficult to the easiest)
🚦Getting started
🥤Drinking more water than diet soda
🥅 Staying within my calorie limits
📚☕Making sure I get some “me time”
😅🚶🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ Exercising daily (at least 20 minutes total - not always an accurate time since I don't have a fitness watch, use my phone, and I'm not allowed to have my phone with me during the day at work, but it won't get a thumbs up unless I'm sure I've hit that 20-minute mark)
📔 Tracking every meal
⚖️ Weighing myself daily is a given for me, so this will be the easiest one for me to accomplish.

Highest Weight: Somewhere between 227-230... I don't know. I avoided the scale.
Return to MFP after ~ 5-6 year absence (June 11, 2020) = 216.9
Starting weight for this challenge (January 1, 2022) = 191.6
Goal weight loss for January - just back into the 180s somewhere would make me happy at this point.

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01/01/2022 – ⚖️191.6 - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/02/2022 – ⚖️192.0 (+0.4) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/03/2022 - ⚖️191.8 (-0.2 / +0.2) - 😅🚶📔📚
01/04/2022 - ⚖️ 192.6 (+0.8 / +1.0) - hello chocolate and KFC - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/05/2022 - ⚖️ 192.4 (-0.2 / +0.8) - My goals include (from most difficult to the easiest)
🚦Getting started
🥤Drinking more water than diet soda
🥅 Staying within my calorie limits
📚☕Making sure I get some “me time”
😅🚶🏃🏻‍♀️🚴🏻‍♀️ Exercising daily (at least 20 minutes total - not always an accurate time since I don't have a fitness watch, use my phone, and I'm not allowed to have my phone with me during the day at work, but it won't get a thumbs up unless I'm sure I've hit that 20-minute mark)
📔 Tracking every meal
⚖️ Weighing myself daily is a given for me, so this will be the easiest one for me to accomplish.

Highest Weight: Somewhere between 227-230... I don't know. I avoided the scale.
Return to MFP after ~ 5-6 year absence (June 11, 2020) = 216.9
Starting weight for this challenge (January 1, 2022) = 191.6
Goal weight loss for January - just back into the 180s somewhere would make me happy at this point.

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01/01/2022 – ⚖️191.6 - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/02/2022 – ⚖️192.0 (+0.4) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/03/2022 - ⚖️191.8 (-0.2 / +0.2) - 😅🚶📔📚
01/04/2022 - ⚖️ 192.6 (+0.8 / +1.0) - hello chocolate and KFC - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/05/2022 - ⚖️ 192.4 (-0.2 / +0.8) - 😅🚶📚☕📔 -
01/06/2022 - ⚖️ 191.4 (-1.0 / -0.2 - believe me, I'm as surprised as anybody by this... will be up tomorrow, I'm sure) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/07/2022 - ⚖️ 192.6 (+1.2 / +1.0) Yuuupppp... going up and up... not unexpected given my eating this month so far, and the last two months of 2021. 😅🚶📔
01/08/2022 - ⚖️ 193.0 (+0.4 / +1.4) Sigh.... 😅🚴🏻‍♀️🚶📚☕ -
01/09/2022 - ⚖️ 194.2 (+1.2 / +2.6) - I got nuthin' .... - 😅🚶📔
01/10/2022 - ⚖️ 195.8 (+1.6 / +4.2) 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/11/2022 - ⚖️ 195.6 (-0.2 / +4.0) - 😅🚶📔
01/12/2022 - Ummm.... Oops, I forgot to weigh myself this morning - I overslept and was in a rush. - 📚☕📔
01/13/2022 - ⚖️ 195.2 (-0.3 / +3.6) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/14/2022 - ⚖️ 193.6 (-1.6 / +2.0) - 😅🚶📔
01/15/2022 - ⚖️ 191.2 (-1.4 / -0.4) - 📚☕📔
01/16/2022 - ⚖️ 191.4 (+0.2 / -0.2) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/17/2022 - ⚖️ 193.2 (+1.8 / +1.6) There's the last three days of eating out. (Yesterday was Cheesecake Factory. I ate a "Skinnylicious" meal, but followed it up with cheesecake.) - 😅🚴🏻‍♀️📚☕📔🥅
01/18/2022 - ⚖️ 192.2 (-1.0 / +0.6) - 😅🚶📚☕📔🥅
01/19/2022 - ⚖️ 193.2 (+1.0 / +1.6) - 📚☕📔
01/20/2022 - ⚖️ 193.4 (+0.2 / +1.8) - 😅🚶📚☕📔
01/21/2022 - ⚖️ 193.6 (+0.2 / +2.0) - 📚☕📔
01/22/2022 - ⚖️ 192.6 (-1.0 / +1.0) - 😅🚶📚☕📔

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01/23/2022 - ⚖️ 193.6 (+1.0 / +2.0) - 😅🚶📚☕📔 - Cookies gone... Sigh... Nothing else to say about this.
01/24/2022 - ⚖️ 194.0 (-0.4 / +2.4) - 😅🚶📚☕📔🥅 - stayed well within calories. Not sure I believe it myself, so stared at my "diary" for a good long time trying to determine if I'd forgotten to log something. Started a trial from hell today. Not the subject matter, that's pretty normal stuff. Just presentation of the information. It's going to be a long 3 weeks, stuck on my butt all day long.
01/25/2022 - ⚖️ 192.2 (-1.2 / +0.6) - 😅🚶📚☕📔 - bad day... co-worker with a stick up her @$$ decided to get up in arms about something I've been doing for 16 years and she ripped at me and then went to my supervisor, who I haven't heard from except as a message passed to me by this co-worker telling me to edit my current exhibit list because the supervisor had been in an hurry when she'd generated it. So the message didn't even have anything to do with what the co-worker was pissy about to begin with. However, that meant I had to go through over 400 exhibits to make sure the descriptions were correct. Early to work tomorrow. My daughter, evil temptress that she is, bought pizza for dinner because it's one of my comfort foods.
01/26/2022 - ⚖️ 192.2 (+0.0 / +0.6) - 📔 - drove to work today so I could get into the courtroom early. It took me most of the day to do what needed to be done. But I'm still not changing what I do that caused the co-worker to go off on me to begin with. Yes, I'm still irritated. It took me most of the day to go through the exhibits and edit the list. I didn't even get much reading time, a bit at lunch was it, not enough to count. Today would have been my daddy's 103rd birthday. My daddy who raised me. Not the sperm donor who got the unknown woman who birthed me pregnant while his wife was pregnant with my half-brother (born in January to my August - my half-bro calls me his "twin from another mother." ) I don't hold it against anybody, but Wayne will never be "dad" to me. I was so lucky to be adopted and raised by my mom and daddy and I miss them terribly.
01/27/2022 - ⚖️ 192.2 (+0.0 / +0.6) - 😅🚶📚☕📔 - well, at least I've maintained. I think that's saying something since I ate about 3/4 of a large stuffed crust pizza on Tuesday night and last night had grilled cheese and tomato soup from Jason's Deli.
01/28/2022 - ⚖️ 192.2 (+0.0 / +0.6) - 😅🚶📚☕📔🥅 - Still maintaining... still not sure how. I even picked up a candle I know weighs about two pounds and weighed myself while holding it. And the weight on the scale went up accordingly. I put the candle back and weighed again. Still 192.2. *shrug* Well, okay then. Hahahah! Tomorrow... tomorrow it will be up.

F41, 5'4
Heaviest: 180.8 (5th July '21)
September start weight: 161.2
February GW: 138lbs
UGW: 130

September challenge 9.4lbs lost
October challenge 4.4lbs lost
November challenge 4.2lbs lost
December challenge 1.2lbs gained
Total 16.8lbs lost

Dec 30 146.4
Dec 31 144.2

❄🧤❄🧣❄JANUARY ❄🧣❄🧤❄

Start weight= 144.2lbs
Target to lose= 6.2lbs

January 1— 146.6 (+2.4)
January 2— 146.8 (+2.6)
January 3— 144.6 (+0.4)
January 4— 142.8 (-1.6)
January 5— 141.6 (-2.6)
January 6— 141.0 (-3.2)
January 7— 141.0 (-3.2)
January 8— 140.8 (-3.4)
January 9— 141.8 (-2.4)
January 10— 140.6 (-3.6)
January 11— 140.4 (-3.8)
January 12— 139.4 (-4.8)
January 13— 141.0 (-3.2)
January 14— 139.6 (-4.6)
January 15— 140.0 (-4.2)
January 16— 142.2 (-2.0)
January 17— 141.6 (-2.6)
January 18— 140.8 (-3.4)
January 19— 141.6 (-2.6)
January 20— 140.0 (-4.2)
January 21— 141.0 (-3.2)
January 22— 139.6 (-4.6)
January 23— 140.2 (-4.0)
January 24— 141.0 (-3.2)
January 25— 140.8 (-3.4)
January 26— 140.0 (-4.2)
January 27— 139.6 (-4.6)
January 28— 139.2 (-5.0)
January 29— 138.2 (-6.0) So close to my goal!
January 30—
January 31—

Highest weight: 293
Current weight: 179.6
January weight lost so far: 11

December 30—190.6
December 31—188.6
January 1—190.6
January 2—188 (First day of 2022 was mostly spent in the car driving the 11+ hours to my Dad's. I had gotten up before the drive to ride my Peloton and got a PR on my 45 minute time. I have to be more creative while I'm here to get my exercise in but you can bet I'll be doing just that!)
January 3—188 (Enjoyed the second day of 2022 at my Dad's house. It's cold here but I got my 10K steps by walking inside. I also did a short dumbbell workout and yoga session. He cooks lots of veggies with his meals so that's been great.)
January 4—186.8 (Finding ways to stay active at Dad's. We had supper at my Aunt and Uncle's house last night - homemade lasagna. Finding ways to stay on track despite being out of my normal routine.)
January 5—188.2 (Back on the road today, heading home from Dad's. Last meal was Chinese food and I ate a little more than planned. Back to normal routine tomorrow. Overall my weight is down on this trip which is great.)
January 6—187 (Great drive home yesterday, did my longest Peloton ride ever when I got home. Back to normal routine but not back to work until tomorrow.)
January 7—186.8 (Work day flew by, Peloton ride on my lunch break, video chat with my mother-in-law tonight. Happy weekend!!)
January 8—185.2 (Up early but hoping to doze a bit more as I had a poor sleep which is unusual for me. We shall see what fun we get up to today!)
January 9—185.4 (Had a nice and relaxing day around home yesterday but did also manage to get outside for my first walk of 2022 - the cold had finally settled just enough to make it bearable! Looking forward to the same again today.)
January 10—184.8 (Yesterday my husband and I went out to trying snowshoeing for the first time. Had a blast! Busy day at work today but I had my 100th Peloton ride live before I started and got a shout out... fun milestone for me!)
January 11—184.6 (Good day of eating, sun was out, walked and biked, showered and planning to read and rest up for the rest of the evening.)
January 12—183.4 (My days seem to have a rhythm to them this week - work, Peloton, supper, MFP, a bit of TV/reading, bed. Whatever works!)
January 13—184.6 (Broke the pattern and started the day with the bike instead. Work has been tough this week. Looking so forward to the weekend.)
January 14—183.2 (At last Friday is here. The weekend is going to be a welcomed break. Lazing around in bed this morning before work so my workout will have to be right after work.)
January 15—182.2 (Up to drive just over an hour north to get our dog groomed. Husband and I will have a great breakfast at a cute little tea house nearby.)
January 16—184.4 (Ate just above maintenance yesterday as my husband made some special food for the Bills playoff game. Today we got out to the mountains to snowshoe and I'll hop on the bike right after this. It was a lovely weekend and I feel recharged and ready for another work week.)
January 17—185.4 (Pretty straightforward day... work, a walk at lunch, exercise after work. Good meals today, no calories left over for snacking. Will tuck in with a book or a bath or something else to take my mind off things.)
January 18—184.4 (Cold weather is back so I didn't walk but I did ride the bike at lunch. Going to walk a bit while I watch TV to get my step count up as I spent most of the day sitting.)
January 19—183.2 (Just keeping things moving. Did my ride, got through work, and enjoyed my meals.)
January 20—181.4 (Got a difficult situation dealt with today, did a Peloton ride, some dance cardio, and now I'm about to relax for supper with my husband. Feeling so glad it's Friday tomorrow!)
January 21—183 (Day off the bike today to rest up for the PeloFondo event tomorrow where I'll ride my longest daily distance ever. Looking forward to the challenge!)
January 22—185 (PeloFondo is underway! I've done about 60% of my distance and my husband is currently finishing up his day. We have dinner out with friends tonight so I'll finish mine before and after, depending on time.)
January 23—185.2 (Cycling event went super well yesterday, both my husband and I met our goals. Mostly rest with some walking mixed in for today. And football!)
January 24—186 (Did my Peloton retest of the FTP and I'm very happy with my improved results. Cooked a nice chicken dinner for my Mom and I as my husband is out of town.)
January 25—183.8 (Breakfast made, about to start work, walk at lunch and an easy salad that's premade, Peloton after work, and a healthy supper. Then hoping for a bath or hot tub!)
January 26—180.2 (Had a super challenging Peloton ride yesterday and felt so accomplished afterwards. My husband got home this afternoon, yay!)
January 27—179.8 (Pinch me, I've found a new decade today! Work is busy, so I'm just keeping things simple. Eating good food, getting my workouts in. Trying to sleep well and keep my stress down. Checking in with you lovely folks here!)
January 28—180.4 (Another work week done. Rode the Peloton right after work, had dinner, and then my husband and I had a video call with his mom for nearly three hours! We had a nice visit.)
January 29—179.6 (Taking a break off the bike today as my leg is bugging me ever so slightly. Husband and I walked to the grocery store for a couple of staples instead. Got the dentist and then we are going to a movie.)
January 30—
January 31—

Hello Everyone from before and Newbies!
I'm Mary 64, 5'4" from Pennsylvania. My goal is to get back down AGAIN to 122 lbs. Kept it off for about 5 years and then got lazy. My body just stores Carbs too easily. I work long hours and exercise on my 3 off days/week, making up for my 4 work days. I started this challenge in November and will continue through December and January. Great group of motivating members! Thank you Jill! My goal is 5 lbs for January. My other goal is 15 lbs for Nov, Dec and Jan. Welcome back everyone! JOIN US!

January Challenge

Highest weight: 255 lbs 9/14/20 (twice) :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs. Started a new job without a micromanager.
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs. Started MFP and low carb and calorie restricted diet.
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212 lbs
9/1/21-200 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
November 1 weight-181.8 lbs
November goal-5 lbs
November loss-5.6 lbs :-)
December 1 weight-176.2 lbs
December goal-5 lbs
December weight lost so far -8.2 lbs :-)
January goal-5 lbs
January weight loss so far. -8.4 lbs. :-)
Current weight today-159.6 lbs
January 1 weight-168 lbs
Nov/Dec/Jan weight loss so far (Goal-15 lbs): -22.2 lbs!!!! :-)
Loss since 9/14/20-95.4 lbs of 132 lb goal to lose. :-)

1/1/22-168 lbs-Went out to eat Tuesday 12/28 at Texas Roadhouse and gained. Assuming its still Sodium water weight taking it's good old time to come back off. :-( Did my Elliptical today, 240 minutes for 16.5 miles.
1/2/22-168 lbs- I'm sure it's water weight from Pork & Sauerkraut. :-( Did my Elliptical today, 240 minutes for 16.55 miles.
1/3/22-169 lbs :-( Not good. I lose weight over Thanksgiving and Christmas and gain over NY! Need to get back in the groove! I'm off tomorrow so will be back on my Elliptical.
1/4/22-169 lbs. :-( Elliptical 240 minutes for 16.15 miles.
1/5/22-168 lbs :-) Heading the right way again, Finally!
1/6/22-168 lbs. :-| Elliptical 240 minutes for 16.25 miles
1/7/21-168 lbs. :-( I'm not used to this! Hopefully a drop soon!
1/8/22-165.8 lbs! :-) Finally water weight gone!! Nov/Dec/Jan goal of 15 lbs achieved-16 lbs! Now I just have to maintain it but I'm still striving for more.
1/9/22-164.6 lbs. :-) YESSSSSS! Finally a New Low! Lightest I've been in 6-7 years! Did my Elliptical today 244 minutes for 17.1 miles.
1/10/21-165.8 lbs
1/11/21-165.8 lbs My usual uptick or could be the crab pretzel I ate Sunday! 244 minutes on my Elliptical for 17.1 miles.
1/12/21-165.8 lbs
1/13/21-165.8 lbs
1/14/21-165.8 lbs- Been a looonnng 3 days of work. Pretty beat without more than 5 hours sleep each night. Did almost 16 hours each day, except 14 hours today. I can sleep Saturday till I wakeup without an alarm. :-) 5 days same weight too, hoping for a decent drop tomorrow or Sunday. Stayed on track so maybe not enough rest time for my body to recover.
1/15/22-162 lbs! :-) A BIG WHOOSH, FINALLY! Did 247 minutes on my Elliptical for 17 miles.
1/16/22-162 lbs. :-) 253 minutes on my Elliptical for 16 miles. Longer time but obviously slower pace.
1/17/22-162 lbs
1/18/22-161.2 lbs! Did 253 minutes on my Elliptical for 16.4 miles today! "150's I'm coming for you!"
1/19/22-161.2 lbs
1/20/22-161.2 lbs Did 252 minutes on my Elliptical for 17.1 miles.
1/21/22-162.2 lbs
1/22/22-163.4 lbs
1/23/22-164.2 lbs Been looonnng days at work and just enough time to sleep, when I get home, to go back the next AM. Had a pretty big uptick. Had a weak moment and ate a couple donuts that someone brought into work, before I left one night. Disappointing but it will come back off. Maybe some water retention too from not enough sleep or as much water as I usually drink. Did 269 minutes on my Elliptical for 18 miles this AM!
1/24/22-165 lbs :-( Ugh! Going the wrong way! Disheartening. Enough said.
1/25/22-162 lbs :-) Not my lightest weight but at least whatever the gain was, the donuts, lack of enough sleep or just water weight, its heading in the correct direction again! Did 270 minutes on my Elliptical today for 18.13 miles.
1/26/22-161.2 lbs
1/27/22-161.2 lbs
1/28/22-158.4 lbs!!!! :-) Had 3 long work days (14-16 hour days) and just enough time to get home, sleep and couldn't post.

1/29/22-159.6 lbs. Well my usual uptick. :-( At least I stayed in the 150's. Hopefully tomorrow will have a drop back down to yesterday's weight or LESS?! At a hair appointment so I only got 2 hours of my Elliptical instead of the usual 4 in, so far. Plan is to get the rest in later today. I don't want to get off my routine and get lax. The steady weight loss helps my motivation.


@ashleycarole86 I see you had an uptick and right back down! Enjoy the movie!