Hi everybody. My name is... well, that's obvious isn't it. I'm a bachelor and turning 73 in May. I have successfully lost 100 pounds in the past 22 months, but I'm still at around 29% body fat. My current goal is to get to 220 pounds (100 kg) while gaining back muscle I lost along with the fat during my weight loss.

I've been floating between 222 and 230 since New Year's Eve. At several times in my life, I've gotten down to 218. While I'm sure I had more fat than I needed at those times, I was nevertheless quite active and in good shape otherwise. So, you'd think 220 is an achievable goal. Why is it that, having lost over 90 pounds in one year, I now can't seem to lose 10 pounds in four months? I've been reflecting on this lately, and I know why.

When I started my weight loss journey in July of 2020, I weighed 330 pounds and was at ~50% body fat. I couldn't walk more than half a block before hip and/or knee pain set in and breathing became more difficult. That was a strong motivator for me to get serious about weight loss. I set a goal to lose 2 pounds/week, allowed myself a treat once a week if and only if I lost that 2 pounds, focused on giving up immediate gratification for long term health/fitness. My focus was always on that point in the future when I would achieve my goal. It worked!

I still have fat I could lose, so what's different now? Now, I'm quite happy with my fitness, my mobility and my improving balance and flexibility, thanks to yoga and Pilates. While I'd like to lose more fat, I'm less concerned about that than I am my fitness. I'm feeling ready to have some adventures that were impossible two years ago. So I've lost the incentive I had before, lost that focus on some distant goal. Healthwise, although I have more fat than is ideal, my visceral adipose tissue is at a good level.

So, I am contemplating setting 220 as my goal weight, with maintenance between 215 and 225. Hopefully, even while maintaining, I can burn fat and add muscle. My lean body mass is currently about 160. If I can get that up to 165, then I will be at 25% body fat at 220 pounds. I can live with that, literally and figuratively.

Good luck to everyone on a successful May, whatever your goals.

Hi!

I am new to the group! My name is Rebecca and was at my goal weight of 127. I held steady during holidays/Christmas, however, since January have put on some weight I look forward to losing.

I love giving encouragement and support to others. I am looking forward to meeting my new teammates!

Hence my username I love HORSES!!



Weigh-in Day: Thursday

Starting Weight: 134.9
Goal Weight: 127

Here are my daily goals!

@HorsesRock9999 🐎 🐎 ❤️ 🐎 🐎
1) Spiritual - Bible You Version App
2) Follow WkOut Plan (Peloton/Horseback riding and Strength)
Monday: Peloton & Horseback riding
Tuesday: Peloton & Strength
Wednesday: Peloton & Strength
Thursday: Horseback riding
Friday: Peloton & Strength
Saturday: Peloton & Strength
Sunday: Horseback riding
3) Weigh Daily
4) Post All FOOD in MFP
5) No Drinking Wine w/Dinner or after.

Daily Post: Sunday, May 1

Track: Yes
Calories: Yes
Exercise: Yes (🚶‍♂️4.74 mi/95 min;💪33 min;👣13,000 steps)

We are going to be running a daily post challenge or MUAC(Mini Ultimate Accountability Challenge) Based on another MFP Challenge called the UAC

Participation in this challenge is optional but highly encouraged for the following reasons:
- Helps to keep your goals in focus daily
- Motivating to see others working on the same things and having the same struggles too. It's defintely a reminder that we're not alone and we are a team
- Many of us who participate and have successfully lost weight, m would all agree that the daily posting MUAC really is the key!

The way it works: 
#1. Track EVERYTHING you eat that has calories.
#2. Stay inside your allocated daily budget. (you set your own budget)
#3. Try to do at least 20 minutes of activity a day (anything: walk, run, cycle, swim, gardening, housework, yoga, gym, etc.. As long as it gets you active and off the couch)
#4. Check in daily (tracking yes/no, calories yes/no, exercise yes/no).

****End of the week. those who have managed to keep to plan for 6 out of 7 days are recognized in the thread as being part of the weekly "Winners Circle".Our weeks always start on Sunday so we start tracking tomorrow. Sunday, June5th 😉

Your posts should look like this:
Daily Post (Sunday)
Track: Yes/no
Calories: Yes/no (were you under)
Exercise: Yes/no (what type and how long)
Goals/Day/Comments: (Tell us a brief description about how your day went or your goals for the day)

Please post your weight on your scheduled weigh in day, as if you miss weigh-ins, you may be eliminated from the challenge and we don't want to see that happen!!

Your posts should look like this:
Krysless2
Week 1
PW =(previous weight)
CW=(current weight)

Also, if you have any suggestions for the team or fun ideas to spice things up a bit, please feel free to share them, we look for new ways to help engagement and keep people motivated!!

Welcome to the Challenge!!

It is great to see our group growing! Let's have a terrific May!

@Krysless2
@frankwbrown
@TypingToaster
@HorsesRock9999
@WA_Teacher
@dngerr
@Stimpy56

Hi I have been with this group for quite a while. I am a Medical receptionist and recently turned 62. I have 3 children and six grandchildren which I babysit on my days off. 4 of them are boys ranging from 3 months to 4 years, so I get plenty of exercise when they’re around. I have had past success sticking with this group basically just because of the accountability factor. My main problem is keeping the weight off. I can lose it but I seem to let things slide around the Holiday seasons and undo all my good work. I sometimes medicate anxiety with food etc. I have had Covid in March which I’ve recovered from but have had a sore throat and lethargy recently so I’m cautious about pushing myself with exercise at this point. I hope to be able to get back to an exercise routine soon.

Monday(Wk1; Day 2)

• Tracked / Under / Exercise?
  Yes / Yes / Yes
• NetCalories: 1291
• NetCarbs: 20

As of Day 2: