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

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  • swimmom_1
    swimmom_1 Posts: 1,302 Member
    Mary 65 now, 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 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
    2/1/22-157.4 lbs
    3/1/22- 155 lbs
    4/1/22- 156.4 lbs :-(
    5/1/22- 158.8 lbs. :-( No way is this actual with all the Elliptical miles Friday, yesterday and stayed way under calories for what I was allotted. Hoping for a whoosh soon. Did Elliptical 300 minutes for 22.3 miles in first session and 54 minutes for 4.2 miles for 26.5 miles total today. Hopefully that gets me heading downward again. (Did long times on Friday 228 minutes and Saturday 240 minutes too.)
    5/8/22- 148 lbs :-) So glad for the whoosh of water weight to be gone!!!
    5/15/22- 159.6 lbs. Well a short lived whoosh! I know its mainly water weight. Had more carbs than my usual the last 2 dinners. Glad I didn't hit the 160's! Elliptical today 130 minutes for 10 miles.
    5/22/22- 156.2 lbs Didn't do my usual AM elliptical as it was to thunderstorm @ 2, so I cut the grass, 2.5 hours but on a rider. Later this afternoon, did 3 hours on the elliptical for 13.2 miles. I start work @ 10 tomorrow, so I may do a hour or 2 before work, depending on how I feel in the AM and het myself to bed @ a decent time tonight.
    Hadn't been on it since last Sunday d/t Drs appointment Tuesday and errands and the "Thunder over Dover" Air Show yesterday with the Blue Angels & the Thunderbirds performing together for the first time ever, supposedly. They are so cool to see, if you never have gotten too. I've seen them a few times but well worth a drive. Mine was 3 hours each way. Met a friend and her family there at the base, as they were at their beach house, close by.
    5/29/22- 155.6 lbs I was 153.6 lbs last few days, but had a piece of my granddaughter's second birthday cake yesterday, that was homemade by her other grandma. :-(
    I didn't start out thinking I would do this. But when I got to about 15 miles on my Elliptical, I realized since I have to babysit @ 5:30-9 tonight, I wouldn't get a second session in today. And decided to try for something. I wish I knew how up upload photos to the site, to show you. I DID 337 MINUTES ON THE ELLIPTICAL FOR 26.25 MILES. AND I FEEL FINE. GREAT ACTUALLY! As far as any plan this is most likely a one time thing. Just wanted to see if I could do it.

    6/5/22- 158 lbs Too many carbs last 2 days and sure it's water retention with them too. Why do carbs have to be so tasty and addictive? Did my Elliptical today, 167 minutes for 13.11 miles. My plan was to do another session later today but now my motivation is gone. Probably why I am better at long first sessions. I did add "girl" pushups, planks and just hanging from my son's pull up bar. To increase my strength. Not that I'm weak. (I'm a nurse and I pull even big guys up in beds for a living!) But I can always get stronger. Build up my muscle mass to burn more calories and fill out the flabby loose skin!

  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,225 Member
    55isfly22 wrote: »
    Hi Everyone…..

    I got lost on the past two challenges, but would like to join the group again if it’s not too late?
    I used to go by RunDMC then had to close account and start a new one.


    Welcome back! It's never too late to join in!!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    Welcome back @55isfly22 - good to see you!
    Just came back from my walk- 40 min. We've been exercising each day. Three times a weight lifting weights and the other days biking or walking.

    Finally feeling less stress- I am deeply affected by the news which is why I have to not turn it on. I keep aware but I cannot dwell on it - makes me very anxious.

    Told my fiance we do not have to have a breakfast like eggs/bacon. So, for the last week, we have a little piece of toast with butter and blueberries. Then, we have a salad for lunch with some protein. Then, our dinner is decent and homemade. Trying to save money on not going out always. There is something nice about cutting your own veggies and cooking- music on- and making healthy food. I think cooking makes you feel like you're living in the moment.
  • Sinisterbarbie1
    Sinisterbarbie1 Posts: 711 Member
    Height 5’8”
    Goal weight - not sure anymore- I thought I was going to start more or less maintaining, but now that I learned I am an inch shorter than I used to be, maybe lose 5 -10 more lbs and then maintain?

    May 1- 140.2
    May 8- 138.8
    May 14 - 138.2
    May 22- 137.6
    May 27- 136.4

    June 3 - 135.6
    June 10 - 135.6
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,164 Member
    ashleycarole86 wrote: »
    May Start Weight: 165.8
    Challenge Goal: Reach and maintain in 160-165 range

    May 1 - 165.8
    May 5 - 169.4 (+3.6)
    May 12 - 164.6 (-4.8)
    May 19 - 165.6 (+1)
    May 26 - 162.6 (-3)
    June 2 - 165 (+2.4)
    June 9 - 160.8 (-4.2)

    You're in the zone! Congratulations!
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,403 Member
    frankwbrown wrote: »
    CHALLENGE: lose 10 pounds by July 31st (13 weeks)
    highest weight: 330 (7/10/2020)
    May 1st starting weight: 226.4 (7-day average)
    July 31st goal weight: 216.4
    ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (I'll know when I get there!)

    May 01 : 226.4 (Weigh-in day: Sunday)
    May 08 : 227.9 : 🔼 1.5
    May 15 : 227.5 : 🔽 0.4
    May 22 : 227.5 : 🔽 0.0
    May 29 : 230.1 : 🔼 2.6😲
    Jun 05 : 227.3 : 🔽 2.8
    Jun 12 : 226.6 : 🔽 0.7
    Jun 19 :
    Jun 26 :
    Jul 03 :
    Jul 10 :
    Jul 17 :
    Jul 24 :
    Jul 31 :

    Goal weight : 216.4 : desired loss = 10 pounds in 13 weeks
    Actual weight : 226.6 : actual loss = -0.2 pounds in 6 weeks

    Almost half way through and I'm still about where I started! ☹️

    Making amazing progress!!
  • ashleycarole86
    ashleycarole86 Posts: 6,313 Member
    Thanks @frankwbrown !!

    Have a trip next week so it will be good timing to see how I navigate that.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,329 Member
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    My name is Donna and I am 62 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.
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    Start Weight: 203.2 (Weight on April 30, 2022)
    Goal Weight: 188.2
    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



    May 01…..204.6…..(Trend Weight: 202.5)….. Let’s make this a great month, Personally I really need this month to count.

    May 02…..204.6…..(Trend Weight: 202.7)….. I should have done better but I couldn’t get satiated yesterday. I think my bigger body is fighting for more food so I am going to have to plan more volume with less calories and carbs to get through this. According to Fitbit, I’ve had more sleep last night but I feel hungover. Is there such a thing as a food hangover?

    May 09…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)….. Birthday Week! I just couldn’t get full last night! Luckily I had a good day full of mindful choices which ended up offsetting it. Down 0.2 is better than the gain I expected. Especially on Mother’s Day! I’ll be watching the scale, sometimes it creeps up later!

    May 16…..203.4…..(Trend Weight: 203.0)….. Somehow I didn’t past last week? Strange…..Anyhow, It’s been an up & down week with my weight showing lower than 2 weeks ago and about exactly the same as last week. The goal is progress, not stagnancy! (Is that EVEN a word?). I’ve got to dig deeper this week!


    May 23…..204.8…..(Trend Weight: 203.1)….. An overnight jump of 1.8 lbs. This doesn’t make any sense whatsoever, but I won’t make excuses. Some travel yesterday but I was there and back in about 4 hours so no meal out was necessary.


    May 31…..203.4…..(Trend Weight: 203.6)….. Getting back on track a bit.


    May Goal: 198.2
    May Actual: 203.4
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0.2 GAIN


    Jun 01…..203.4…..(Trend Weight: 203.6)…..

    Jun 06…..205.2…..(Trend Weight: 204.0)….. Closed all my circles yesterday on fitbit for the first time in awhile. 3 meals but not such good choices. Very bloated and had a hard time peeing (sorry so graphic). Ended up taking AZO and up all night going potty. I’ll make better choices today. I didn’t like seeing that 5. New handyman coming today so I shall see how that goes. Very rainy and gloomy here today and it rained all night too, but we needed it badly.

    Jun 13…..205.6…..(Trend Weight: 204.7)….. Travel today for my friend’s dr appointment. Also getting in some shopping while in the city. I still need to move more but my breathing remains labored. Tomorrow is my heart doctor appointment. I hope for answers.

    Jun 20…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
    Jun 27…..xxxxx…. (Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..
    Jun 30…..xxxxx…..(Trend Weight: xxxxx)…..


    Jun Goal: 198.4
    Jun Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



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


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















  • lizziebtothec
    lizziebtothec Posts: 402 Member
    Nov - Jan: 203.4 - 195.6 - 7.8 lbs lost
    Feb - Apl: 195.6 - 194.6 - 1.0 lb lost
    Happy new challenge!!

    May: 194.6 - 198.6 - 4.0 lb gain

    6/1: 197.6 lbs
    6/2: 198.6 lbs
    6/3: 198.8 lbs
    6/4: 200.0
    6/5: 199.2
    6/6: 201.2 lbs ok then.... 🤷🏻
    6/7: 199.8 lbs
    6/8: 199.2 lbs
    6/9: 198.8 lbs back to beginning of month amount. The last 3-4 weeks have been so busy with a new job and end of school uear activities. Hopefully I can get back into a good routine!
    6/10: 199.8 lbs
    6/11: 198.4 lbs
    6/12: 198.4 lbs
    6/13: 197.0

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