15 pounds to lose challenge February 1-May 1, 2022

*F, 5'5", 54*

Original SW 162 - Jan/21
My 3month challenge is to lose 10lb
from Feb 1~ Apr 30/22

Feb 1) 155.2
Feb 8) 155.4

I am still fighting the sugar demon.
At least I have not gained which is a miracle considering all the cinnamon buns, cookie dough treats and pies I have eaten the past weeks🤨🙄
I do enjoy exercise (thank goodness)and get our for brisk pace walking of at least 5-6km/4-5 times a week. I did a 30 min yoga dvd last Friday and then did that in addition to the walk yesterday. I was tired later!!!!
If I can control my addiction, I'm hoping to get under the 150lb range once again and ideally close to that 145 goal!
Need to keep busy.

Original starting weight - 293 (01/28/22)
February start weight: 178
Challenge goal weight: 160.6
(My original goal weight was 168 - top end of normal BMI - but as I approach it I know I won't be done there. What exactly is happening beyond that is a little outside my planning range yet but I'm estimating as best I can)

Feb 1 - 178
Feb 3 - 179.2
Feb 10 - 177.8

Nov - Jan: 203.4 - 195.6 - 7.8 lbs lost
Happy new challenge!!

2/1: 195.8 lbs - I walked 1.5 miles yesterday and was so out of breath. This covid recovery is no joke. I need to reset my half marathon training schedule to get back to somewhat one track. 33 days til race day.
2/2: 195.6 lbs
2/3: 196.0 lbs - super tired and cranky today. should be a fun day.
2/4: 197.8 lbs -
2/7: 200.4 lbs - I'm not super sure what caused such a large gain. I wasn't as restrictive as normal Thurs - Sat last week but still was within 500 calories of my limit each day. I was back to normal eating yesterday. I feel super bloated so hopefully after a couple normal eating days this will go back down.
2/8: 199.6 lbs - I was able to walk 3 miles yesterday. I fell hard on my lower back in the ice last week. I am still afraid to try and run.
2/9: 199.0 lbs - 3 miles walked yesterday.
2/10: 199.0 lbs
2/11: 1992. lbs - I'm going to try to run today for the first time after my fall. fingers crossed!

Last week I had a gain of 2.5 lbs. This week a loss of 1.9lbs! Under 200lbs for the first time since 2018! 199.1!

Hi I'm Sue and I'm just figuring out there is a whole community!! I've been on my get healthy journey for 2 years and am hoping to loose 15 pounds by my birthday beginning of April to finally hit my goal weight!

Hello! Am 34/F, living in Oregon and restarted my journey to better health last June after some not so good lab results gave me the kick I needed. I’ve lost weight before but gained it back and more by letting stress turn into apathy about my health. I am planning on this time being the one that sticks, making healthy habits and learning how to cook healthy foods.

I have lost 44lbs since I started, can now fit in clothes two sizes smaller and have lowered my resting heart rate by 15bpm. My lab results have also improved. I’ve been trying new(to me) food and have found spices and dishes I’ve really enjoyed that are healthy and delish. With exercising regularly, I can now go up stairs without getting out of breath, am able to go up hills and on hikes without feeling like I am dying and have more energy and better mental health. Some days I have to remind myself of the above benefits so far, when I am feeling tired and my motivation is waning.

My current deficit is set to lose at least .5lbs each week, with the goal to not eat any of my exercise calories. My main exercise right now is walking and playing ring fit adventure. By the end of this period I should have a basic strength training program going.

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- 196
Challenge end goal- 188
Sunday is my weigh in day


2/01 196.2
2/06 195.2. Had a good but busy week. Had first pt appt for a creaky knee and have home exercise to do to try and help correct patella tracking disorder a bit. Have been working on increasing the distance of my walks when I have time, and doing an extra hill. It been nice surprising nice out and have really enjoyed my walks

2/13 192.0 -3.2lbs this week, 4.2 this month and challenge. What a whoosh! It’s bound to go up next week as will be my monthly but I am enjoying seeing the number. My goal is to lose 2 to 3 lbs a month, to see it all in one week is odd. Had a nice week, 1 hike, 4 walks and did my pt exercises 4 days, under my calorie goal all this week, though did depend on exercise calories some days.

I'm a little late getting started but need accountability!!
Feb 14 : 175
Feb 21 :
Feb 28 :
Mar 07 :
Mar 14 :
Mar 21 :
Mar 28 :
Apr 04 :
Apr 11 :
Apr 18 :
Apr 25 :
May 02 :

I have 15-20 pounds to go (not sure of end goal number).

Beginning weight on October 5, 2021: 180
January 1, 2022: 162.2
February 28 Goal: 157
UGW: Somewhere between 140-145

Feb 01: 159.8
Feb 08: 157.6
Feb 15: 157.4
Feb 22:
Mar 01:
Mar 08:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 05:
Apr 12:
Apr 19:
Apr 26:
May 01:

SW 153.2
Challenge goal weight: 140

Feb 1: 153.2
Feb 8: 152.2
Feb 15: 152.4

I've been so frustrated! I'm logging, running 8-10km 6 days a week, yet nothing is coming off. I didn't expect this to be easy, just the first 3 lbs to be easier.
This week I'm going to (try) take a week off running, and not have exercise calories.
Not giving up as summer will arrive regardless, and something has to give if I'm eating for weighloss eventually.

Female, 5’7”
HW: 181 pounds (Dec 30, 2019)
Feb 1 Start Weight: 144.0 pounds
Apr 30 Goal Weight: 130 pounds (maintenance buffer weight)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 pounds

Feb 1: 144.0
Feb 8: 144.8
Feb 15: 142.4
Feb 22:
Feb 28:
Total weight loss/gain to date in February: -1.6 pounds

Mar 1:
Mar 8:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Mar 31:
Total weight loss/gain to date in March: +/- 0 pounds

Apr 1:
Apr 8:
Apr 15:
Apr 22:
Apr 29:
Apr 30:
Total weight loss/gain to date in April: +/- 0 pounds

Total challenge loss/gain to date: -1.6 pounds

I am late to this challenge, but would love to join. I actually started my weight loss journey in January, 2021. I lost 28 pounds from January to September (I am a turtle), but have not done great since September, and gained back 12. I restarted my fitness and weight loss journey on February 1, and have a goal to lose 37 pounds by February 1, 2023. I know that doesn't seem like much, but I feel like this fits. So, me:

59 YO woman, 5'6", live in SE Washington state.
Restarting weight 2/1: 192.4
Current weight 2/14: 190
April 30 goal weight: 177
Ultimate goal weight: 155

SavageMrsMoose wrote: »

@Cindy01Louisiana You are so close to your February goal! And weighing the day after a holiday- even better! Congratulations!

I myself am going to wait a few days. How tall are you? We are almost in the same place. I’m 5’6”, goal of 155 by end of February. Last weight 157.

Thanks! I'm 5'9". I don't care "so" much about the number on the scale. I have an attic full of size 6 clothes that I love and felt great in once upon a time, so that's my aim.

luckyladyatsea wrote: »

CHALLENGE: I am happily under 220lbs by May 2nd, 2022 or earlier.

Feb 14 : 236.8 - Yep a 4lb gain.
Not sure why... maybe my body is balancing out as I increase my daily steps t 8k to 15k steps a day. I am weighing all my food and tracking all calories/activity.

The only thing keeping me sane is my waist measurement has increased however my thigh, hip and bicep have decreased. This leads me to believe I am still bloated.

The fasting challenge is really a challenge. This week is 3 days of 18 hour fasts. My body wasn't feeling it today... We will see how it goes for the rest of the week
Feb 21 :
Feb 28 :
Mar 07 :
Mar 14 :
Mar 21 :
Mar 28 :
Apr 04 :
Apr 11 :
Apr 18 :
Apr 25 :
May 02 :
Jan 23 : 231.8 (Start of first 6 week mini challenge)
Jan 31 : 230.6 - 5 days 14:10 fasting
Feb 07 : 232.4 - (Bloating) 4 days 16:8 fasting | 80,036 steps

Action Plan:
* 6 week mini with 2 week maintenance. (Losing weight is not my problem, maintaining the lost weight is the true challenge)
* 17 fasting days every 8 weeks
* I am living the plant based lifestyle
* Drink more than 2 liters water daily

January 20th starting weight: 232.2
May 2nd goal weight: Under 220lbs

57 y/o F, 5'6"

Starting weight: 131.6
Current weight: 131.6
Goal weight: 120

2/8 131.6
2/15 131 (-0.6 lbs)

I'm really focusing this week on limiting added sugar products. I find I start craving baked goods and sugary items if I slip even a little. I've been good thus far and didn't even have any chocolate on Valentine's Day. Hopefully this willpower continues as I have five birthdays to attend in the next month.