15 pounds to lose challenge February 1-May 1, 2022
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Hi, I've been away (just from this thread.not really away) and need to jump back in. I lost 10 lbs and have gained back nearly 4 so I need to restart my efforts.
Dec 15 170
Jan 01 169
Jan 30 160
Feb 15 163.4
Mar 01 163.8
My immediate short term goal is to lose 5- 6 lbs by March 17 because I have a physical that day and I told my dr I'd be under 160 the next time I see her. Ultimately I'd like to be under 140. I am also taking 3 months off from alcohol so that should help a lot.8 -
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 and step climbing
February MAINTAINED 🥳
01: 135
28: 135
Total weight release to date in February: 0.0 pounds
March Goal 3 lb release 🥳
Day/Weight/Comment
01: 134.0 OFF TO A GREAT MONTH 💃 🐾
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This was last month,
SW MFP 2/01/22- 154.0
2/07/22- 154.0
2/14/22- 152.2
2/21/22-149.8
2/28/22-149.4
but this morning (on a different scale in a different house so not sure that it really counts) I weigh 150.0. I use this scale often so its pretty close to my home scale.
For March my goal is to keep to a roughly 1 lb per week loss spread over the whole month. Not necessarily showing up in week by week reports. So 145.5 or so by April fools day.10 -
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
March 1, 2022: 154.0
March 29 Goal: 151.0
April 26 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: 154.0
Mar 08:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
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Apr 19:
Apr 26:
May 01:11 -
Nov - Jan: 203.4 - 195.6 - 7.8 lbs lost
Happy new challenge!!
Feb: 195.6-196.0 lbs: 0.4 lbs GAIN
3/1: 196.4 lbs11 -
The last week has been mixed success with meeting my goals. Most of the time I had fruit or vegetables as my snack, but there were some days when I had crackers. My sweets have been all reasonable portions. Sadly, it’s been cold and very rainy here, so I opted to not walk. The scale this morning is high; I suspect it’s just water retention.
2/1 - 150lbs
2/8 - 149.8lbs
2/15 - 147.8lbs
2/22 - 146.2lbs
3/1 - 146.6lbs10 -
SW 153.2
Challenge goal weight: 140
Feb 1: 153.2
Feb 8: 152.2
Feb 15: 152.4
Feb 22: 154.4
March 1: 151.6
I'm feeling all sorts of mixed emotions. This weight isn't going away easy. I'm not sure if my body thinks I'm starving it with a lot of running, so I've upped my calories.
It's really confusing, the effort I can put in with eating less, doesn't translate to more fat loss. Then I miss out on the little life events because I don't want to chance being around liquor/food/be out late and miss gym. I'm fairly certain I've done dry February unintentionally lol.
But if I continue with tracking and the emotional roller coaster of frustration, I will see a loss eventually. Just comes very, very, VERY slowly.
This week I've decided to clean up the freezer; I have lots of beyond meat ground in there that's a little too calorie dense for me. Instead of garbage, I'll have to incorporate a little every week and compromise the calories elsewhere 😮💨😮💨9 -
Feb. 1 194.2
Feb. 8 193.4
Feb. 15 195.6
Feb. 22 194.6
No weight loss
Mar. 1 194
I really need to get back on track. Hoping to lose 6lbs this.9 -
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)
2/22 130.7 (-0.3 lbs)
3/1 128.4 (-2.3 lbs)
FEB: 131.6-128.4 (LOSS 3.2 lbs)
I was so excited to finally see something substantial on the scale to validate the effort I have put forth thus far. I have stayed away from the sweets 100% and no longer crave them. I've been back to the gym and am slowly resuming my previous workout levels. My plan for March is to work towards my previous level of fitness and increase my protein (I've been vegetarian for 20 yrs). Hopefully the scale will continue on this downward trend.
Congrats to all of you who had a loss or met your goals for February and for those of you who didn't (I've been there) don't give up because those efforts will eventually pay off.9 -
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: 141.1
Feb 28: 140.2
Total weight loss/gain to date in February: - 3.8 pounds
Mar 1: 140.4
Mar 8:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Mar 31:
Total weight loss/gain to date in March: + 0.2 pounds
Apr 1:
Apr 8:
Apr 15:
Apr 22:
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Apr 30:
Total weight loss/gain to date in April: +/- 0 pounds
Total challenge loss/gain to date: - 3.6 pounds
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Mary 64 from Pennsylvania.
Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
UGW-122 lbs. I was there in 2009/10 and kept it off for 5 years then got lazy.
My goal is to continue with what seems to work for me. 1000-1200 calories, low carb 15 Net +/- 3(My body seems to not do well with carbs. It doesn't know how to burn them and hangs onto them way too much!), minimum 70 + oz of water, 2 meals/day on my days off(3) and 3 meals on my work days(which are long), exercise on my 3 days off. My weigh in day is Sunday.
9/14/20 SW-255 lbs
5/3/21-240.5 lbs Emergency Gallbladder surgery
5/14/21-232.2 lbs started MFP and Actively trying to lose weight/Low Carb/1000-1200 calorie while recovering
6/1/21-228.8 lbs
7/1/21-222.2 lbs
8/1/21-212.0 lbs
9/1/21-200.0 lbs
10/1/21-191.4 lbs
11/1/21-181.8 lbs
12/1/21-176.2 lbs
12/26/21-165.6 lbs
1/1/22-168 lbs
My goal is 5 lbs for February.
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs
Down 100 lbs so far of 133 lb loss goal.
Goal is 15 lbs for the 3 months.
Challenge Loss 2.4 lbs of 15 lbs
2/1/22-157.4 lbs
2/6/22-158.4 lbs
2/13/22-156.4 lbs
2/20/22-157.6 lbs
2/25/22-155 lbs. FINALLY!!! 100 lbs LOST!!! Sure I won't make the 5 lbs for February. Have to go back and catch up on all your postings. I have been working 60-65 hours/week since Christmas.
2/27/22-156 lbs. Don't like this nor understand it. I have done more exercise than usual, the last 3 days and stayed below my allotted daily calories and drank plenty of water and not increased sodium either.
2/28/22-155 lbs
3/1/22-155 lbs Elliptical 230 minutes for 17.14 miles.
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4/22/22- My Birthday
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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
February 28: DNW
February Goal: 132
February Actual: 136.6
February Loss: 0
March 1: 136.6
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I'm in. I'm Chris. I live in northern California.
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.
Highest Weight: 192.2
Challenge Starting Weight: 148.5
Challenge Goal: 135
Ultimate Goal Weight: 130.0
02/01 - 148.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...6.25 miles in 109 mins
02/07 - 148.2 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/14 - 147.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/21 - 147.0 at 7:15 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
02/28 - 147.8 at 5:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
03/01 - 148.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...7.02 miles in 126 mins
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I'm coming in late too. It's March 1 but I still hope to lose those 15 pounds. Sounds like a good group.
My goal is to get to the weight I was when I got married...150 pounds by my 50th anniversary on June 24 this year. I have 25 pounds to go. I've lost 65 pounds over last several years.
Wish me well😀
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Female, 55 yrs old and 5 foot 5 inches( was username RunDMC)
Started MFP back in Jan/21 at 162lbs, and joined this group “Lose 15lbs in 3 months”.
I did have success and got down to 150lbs!
February was a complete write off for me, and my weight has crept back up over the last couple months.
*So I’m starting today with the goal of getting back to 150lbs by end of March.
*Ultimate goal is 145lbs by end of April.
Mar 01 - 156.6
(+ 1.4 from Feb 28)
Starting today I am back on plan with tracking food and will stay within my calorie number.
MUST begin walking again at least 3 times per week.
Good luck everyone in reaching your goals for March
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CHALLENGE: I am happily under 230lbs by May 2nd, 2022 or earlier.
Feb 28 : 238.3 - I know ... 7lbs gain in 1 week. Simple explanation... I got a new scale and gained a bunch of weight in seconds. Luckily, weight isn't my only metric. The tape measure is my next best friend and according to Mr. Tape Measure I lost inches.... Yay. Plus I have more energy during my workouts.
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
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 : 231.4 - With the 4lb gain last week, I thought I needed to get a new scale. instead I calibrated my scale and had an instant 5lb weight loss in less than 2 minutes.
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: 239.2
May 2nd goal weight: Under 230lbs
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@RubyRed427….Just checking in as I haven’t seen you post in a bit.
Hope all is well:)
(P.S. I had to open a new account last week so it is former RunDMC user with a new account & name!)3 -
Nov - Jan: 203.4 - 195.6 - 7.8 lbs lost
Happy new challenge!!
Feb: 195.6-196.0 lbs: 0.4 lbs GAIN
3/1: 196.4 lbs
3/2: 196.8 lbs - 2 miles ran this morning. 4 days until my half!7 -
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…..198.2…..(Trend Weight: 196.5)….. Ugg!
Feb Goal: 192.0
Feb Actual: 198.2
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.2 lb GAIN
Mar 01…..196.6…..(Trend Weight: 196.5)….. I am wishing a GREAT month for us all!
Mar 07…..196.2…..(Trend Weight: 196.6)….. Truly a back & forth week which goes up and down approx 1 ½ pounds per jump. My inconsistencies are showing up on the scale as inconsistent weigh-ins. I shouldn’t be surprised.
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:
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Nov - Jan: 203.4 - 195.6 - 7.8 lbs lost
Happy new challenge!!
Feb: 195.6-196.0 lbs: 0.4 lbs GAIN
3/1: 196.4 lbs
3/2: 196.8 lbs - 2 miles ran this morning. 4 days until my half!
3/3: 196.0 lbs - I tried cinnamon toast crunch oatmeal today. It was alright but probably not worth the 140 calories (for me) since oatmeal usually doesn't keep me full.6
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