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

I'm a bit late getting in but thanks for starting this challenge!

I am a 5'4" 60 year old retiree living in upstate NY. I started back up using MFP on January 3rd but did not weigh myself for the first time until February 7th.

While I would like to try and lose 5 pounds per month, I am going away on vacation for 10 days so I believe a 10 lb goal for this challenge may be more realistic. If I do lose 15 it will be a bonus!

Feb 7: 222.2
Feb 14: 220.9 (down 1.3 this week. Not too bad considering that I splurged at a Super Bowl party.)
Feb 21: 218.8 (down another 2.1 this week. Exercised 367 minutes total last week)
Feb 28: Skip week since I will be away from home

Mar 7:
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Apr 4:
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May 2:

Start of challenge goal on February 1st: 15-20 pound loss by May 1st.
Beginning weight - October 5, 2021: 180
January 1, 2022: 162.2
February 1, 2022: 159.8
February 28 Goal: 157
March 29 Goal: TBD
UGW: Somewhere around 140 by October 1, 2022

Feb 01: 159.8
Feb 08: 157.6
Feb 15: 157.4
Feb 22: 155.4 - Yay! February goal met.
Mar 01:
Mar 08:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 05:
Apr 12:
Apr 19:
Apr 26:
May 01:

It’s always exciting to see another low on the scale—I’ve been bouncing around 150 since mid-January, and I was starting to feel discouraged. I mentioned this last week, but it is much easier to meal plan and make healthy choices with my husband also engaged in healthy choices. I completed my walking goal last week, and I did ok with my snacking goal until this weekend where I didn’t buy enough veggies. This is the downside of my husband eating healthy—he ate all of the carrots that I normally had all to myself.

2/1 - 150lbs
2/8 - 149.8lbs
2/15 - 147.8lbs
2/22 - 146.2lbs

Hi, I’m Karen
I am 64 yrs young, 5’0” female from Oregon


My main goal is consistency.
I am 15 lbs from my goal weight.
GW 120, BMI 22.7

For cardio, I enjoy walking and trampoline rebounding
For strength training, I enjoy hand weights 3-10 lb

February Goal 3 lb release 🥳
Day/Weight/Comment
01: 135
08: 134.5
15: 134.0
22: 134.0
28:

Total weight release to date in February: - 1.0 pounds

Average weekly weight on:
Feb 1: 161.56
Feb 8: 160.08
Feb 15: 158.94 *in maintenance range*
Feb 22: 158.54 *in maintenance range*

Feb 28:
Total weight loss/gain to date in February:
~ 3 lbs pounds

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

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

Total challenge loss/gain to date: ~3 lbs

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I’ve been happy with how things are going!

Going to do a 10-day lower calorie burst to keep the momentum going. (Also because I’ve noticed I lose weight more easily when it’s cooler & the scale always pops up 2 lbs with first full joy week in early July (water retention with the heat?) and pops back down 2 lbs first full week of cold in the fall.)

I like to hear into July on the leaner side of my maintenance range.

I’ve also realized the pounds I put on happened AFTER visits by son & wife from overseas. I’m thrilled to see them, but after they leave it can be tough. I miss them so much & can’t travel safely due to immunosuppression. They also remind me of all the yummy foods out there, so I have increased food cues.

Feb. 1 194.2
Feb. 8 193.4
Feb. 15 195.6
Feb. 22 194.6

Weigh in today. Just about back to my starting weight. Next month I will have to be more diligent. Little discouraging and disappointing

Challenge Starting Weight: 136.6
Challenge/Ultimate Goal Weight: 125

February 1: 136.6
February 8: 137.4 Had a hungry day Sunday. Back on track now.
February 15: 134.8
February 22: 133.8

Weigh-in day for me!!!
Feb 2 - did not weigh
Feb 9 - 166
Feb 16 - 167.3
Feb 23 - 167.1

Challenge goal: 155
UGW: 140ish

I had some good days with my food choices and some good days with my exercising! My goal this week is to stay consistently good with food and exercise!! Cheers to another week!!

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!
2/12: 198.0 lbs
2/13: 199.2 lbs
2/14: 199.2 lbs - I was able to run 5 miles Friday and 5 miles today. I am 20 days out from my half marathon. i would like to drop another couple of pounds before then and get in one more long run before then.
2/15: 198.8 lbs
2/16: 198.6 lbs - short run done yesterday!
2/17: 197.4 lbs
2/18: 197.8 lbs
2/19: 198.2 lba
2/20: 197.6 lbs
2/21: 197.4 lbs - 7 miles ran yesterday for my last "longish" run before my half.
2/22: 198.4 lbs - 3 miles walked yesterday 12 days til half.
2/23: 198.0 lbs - 2 miles ran this morning!

Beginning weight: 151.4
Goal weight: 136


Feb 1: 151.4
Feb 8: 149.4
Feb 15: 148.6
Feb 22: 146.7
Mar 1:
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Mar 15:
Mar 22:
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Apr 5:
Apr 12:
Apr 19:
Apr 26:

May 1:

Checking in because I declared Feb 1 that I would.
Prayers for the people of Ukraine.

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 Ruby Red 427 for starting another challenge.


Start Weight: 197.0 (Weight on January 31, 2022)
Goal Weight: 182.0
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



Feb 01…..197.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.1)….. No change except the trend weight going up and that matters to me. Only 28 days this month to change that and many other things!

Feb 03…..195.8…..(Trend Weight: 195.4)….. Working on some changes. One’s I’ve made before. Running after that wagon I fell off!

Feb 10…..196.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.2)….. I’ve actually done much better this week and was down lower than today’s weight but last night my daughter decided to buy pizza for us and the handyman that worked all day. 3 slices later I’m up 2 ½ pounds overnight! Boy, did it ever taste salty! I’ll push water today. The rest of the meals or snacks were on point yesterday. One meal sure can do a LOT of damage! Hopefully, a better weigh-in next week.

Feb 17…..196.0…..(Trend Weight: 195.7)….. I have been gaining and losing the same 1 ½ pounds all week. Very annoying because I’m not always sure why. I haven’t been perfect for sure, but I have increased movement. Diet good, snacks meh….so that’s probably the answer.

Feb 24….. 198.0…..(Trend Weight: 196.0)….. We lost our water pump to the well last Thursday which nearly caused a fire. After clearing out the smoke we began the difficult task of finding a well company that would finally show up. After a week of waiting and several companies that made appointments then didn’t come, we finally found a company that came and quickly fixed it. Nearly $3000.00 and a report that it is only a matter of time before we need a new well drilled ($11,000.00) because what I have is insufficient for the house size, we finally had WATER! I burned a lot of calories yesterday with all the cleaning I could finally do but the scale was still bad. We’ll see what the next few days bring!

Feb 28…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..


Feb Goal: 192.0
Feb Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



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


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



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


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

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
Feb 17 - 179.8
Feb 24 - 177.2

Average weekly weight on:
Feb 1: 161.56
Feb 8: 160.08
Feb 15: 158.94 *in maintenance range*
Feb 22: 158.54 *in maintenance range*
Feb 24. 158.51 *in maintenance range*

Feb 28:
Total weight loss/gain to date in February:
~ 3 lbs pounds

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

Average weekly weight on:
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: ~3 lbs

💕


I’ve been happy with how things are going!

Feeling much stronger!

Jumping back in here because had a little reward on the scale yesterday- lost all the weight I gained over the weekend (I went off the rails) PLUS .2 pounds! Not much, but it’s progress!

Jan 30 - 164 (super high, was traveling)
Feb 2 161.4
Feb 15 157.4
Feb 20 159.8
Feb 22 158.4
Feb 24. 156.8

Goal for February was 155. Not going to make it without a miracle- but maybe by the end of the first week of March? Trying to stay on track