15 pounds to lose challenge August 1 - October 31, 2022

IAmTheGlue · August 2022

8/1 213.2
8/8 213.8

I’m up .6 but I’m recovering from covid which I still don’t feel good, but I have been weighing daily and the 8/1 weight was a dip in my overall trend so I’m not concerned. I am confident I was super dehydrated that day.

Just keep going!

poodiebeer · August 2022

Starting weight: 184

8/1   184
8/8   183
8/15
8/22
8/29
August goal: 179
August actual:

9/5
9/12
9/19
9/26
Sept goal: 174
Sept actual:

10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
October goal: 169
October actual:

This weeks loss: -1
Challenge loss so far: -1

frankwbrown · August 2022

Hi kids! 😉 (I think most of you are younger than I am)

I'm 73 years old, 6'1", retired and living the good life in central California.
I'm very active; I'm attempting to make up for decades of being an inactive workaholic desk jockey.
I lost over 100 pounds since July of 2020 but I've been about the same weight all this year - can't seem to get out of the 220's. I know I could probably stand to lose another 20 pounds, but honestly, I'm feeling less and less concerned about my weight, as my health has improved dramatically over these past two years, and I seem to be able to do whatever I feel like doing (within reason). So, I'm kinda moving toward a maintenance mindset, although still with the hope of losing another 10 pounds.

My current fitness regimen is:

Do early morning yoga, pilates or tai chi 5x/week
Walk 3+ miles 3x/week
Run/walk 3+ miles 3x/week (just started a 5K running program)
Hit 10,000 steps 6x/week (one recovery day/week)
Do one hour of water aerobics 6x/week (great low-impact cardio)
Do strength training 3x/week
Swim 2x/week
Go on a nice hike at least once every two weeks

CHALLENGE: lose 7-10 pounds by October 31st (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
Anniversary weight (7/10/2021): 243 (lost 87 pounds in year one)
2nd Anniversary weight (7/10/2022): 226 (lost 18 pounds in year two)
August 1st starting weight: 226.4 (7-day average)
October 31st goal weight: 219.5
ultimate goal weight: 210-220 (I'll know when I get there!)

Aug 01 : 227.2 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Aug 08 : 227.8 : 🔼 0.6

deepwoodslady · August 2022

swimmom_1 wrote: »

@deepwoodslady
So how did everything go on Monday?

@swimmom Things went very well. Surgeon decided to only stent the worst blockage. He felt all 3 would be too much and medication should help with the other two. The one he stented was 76% blocked. So far, my breathing has not really improved during exertion so I'm hoping that will change. Lots of bruising etc but if I have a better ticker, it is all worth it. Glucose running extremely high since the surgery even with good control of my diet . Lots of new meds, which could be related. Thanks for the well-wishes and for sharing my journey.

deepwoodslady · August 2022

My name is Donna. I am 62 years old, 5' 5" tall. I live in the Midwest of USA. I am in remission for breast cancer, have Type 2 Diabetes, an under active thyroid, high blood pressure and cholesterol, some osteoporosis and coronary heart disease with a stent in my heart. I am working to get healthier. I know losing weight and exercising more will help all of these issues.

CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31, 2021): 201.6
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 186.6
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:

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

Weight in blue makes me blue because it’s a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because it’s a loss. Weight in black means no change.

08/01-201.1-(Trend Weight: 201.4)- Surgery today.

08/08-196.4-(Trend Weight: 200.3)- A very nice drop after a very good week of recuperating after surgery and no travel. I’ve been working pretty hard to make my scratch-off chart listed above a little more honest after I drifted back up into the 200’s. Travel today and tomorrow, both involving food but I will try to be reasonable. I’m officially allowed more movement starting tomorrow, but I did sneak on the exercise bike for about 16 minutes last night. It must have pushed the scale. My overnight drop was 1.8 lbs and I’ve been working for every drop of that! Nice to see a catch-up weight like that. Don’t blow it over the next couple of days of restaurant food Donna……

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Sistersue3285 · August 2022

Sistersue3285 wrote: »

Not looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow. I was doing really well and was down 2Lbs earlier this week but I'm sure I gained it and more back. My problem is bread...anything bread like. As soon as I put bread in my mouth I gain weight.
Going to have to get strict with my diet and cut out breads and see what happens.
Let's see what happens

Aug.1 190.8
Aug 8 191

Not as bad as I thought...I would call this stay the same. This week will be a challenge as we are heading out for a Holiday. Hoping to get a lot of walking in as it is a Geocaching holiday. If you don't know what Geocaching is it is a great way to get out and explore your own city and other places. It is like a treasure hunt for adults. It is free to sign up and you can do anywhere in the world. If you want to know more about Geocaching check it out at https://www.geocaching.com/play

StepWise123 · August 2022

Thank you for continuing the group! I've been on the sidelines for the last month + and gained back a few pounds I had lost at the last challenge. This is what happens when I take my attention of the ball every time! A lot of burnout I think. I'm still getting plenty of exercise but not drinking enough h2o for this kind of weather. Back at it now and hope to get back to posting on Mondays. Goal for August is 128.5. More like: goal for August is to quit snacking.

August 1 - 131

August 8 - 130

cpanus · August 2022

Hi! I'm Chris
Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
Current Weight: 154.6 lbs
Goal Weight: 142.2 lbs
AUGUST
08/01 - 154.6 lbs
08/08 - 150.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
08/15 -
08/22 -
08/29 -
08/31 -
Total Loss for August -
Chris

Beeps2011 · August 2022

Starting weight: 190.4

8/1 190.4
8/8 188.8
8/15
8/22
8/29
August goal: 187
August actual:

9/5
9/12
9/19
9/26
Sept goal: 183
Sept actual:

10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
October goal: 178
October actual:

This weeks loss: 1.6 lbs
Challenge loss so far: 1.6 lbs

cybernurse251 · August 2022

Hi Melodie , 60 and work full time as an icu nurse. I’m 5’6
Hw 270
Sw challenge 252.2
Goal challenge 237
Aug 1 252.2
Aug 8 251.6
Aug 15
Aug 23
Aug 30

BrankoMK · August 2022

I'm disappointed with this week's weigh in! I'm up 2 pounds and I thought was going to go down. My hope is that it's muscle gain as I feel great after several long bike rides.
Current weight: 208
Goal: 190

SunnyDays930 · August 2022

Hi all. This will hopefully get easier for me now that my husband is dieting too. He is now more likely to want fish, veggies, fruit etc instead of all the yummy fries, burgers, pizza etc. His calcium heart score was 144. If you haven't done this, ask your dr to order this test. It is completely painless but a very important tool in determining your future risk for heart disease and a heart attack. Sadly once it goes up, it doesn't go back down but he can try to keep it from going up any more.
Todays weight 165
Aug goal 160
Ultimate goal 140

cgm117 · August 2022

58 y/o F, 5'6"

Starting 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)
3/8 129.5 (Gain 1.1 lbs)
3/15 birthday week (did not weigh myself)
3/22 128.6 (-0.9 lbs)
3/29 127.5 (-1.1 lbs)
4/4 128 (+0.5)
4/12 127.3 (-0.7 lbs)
4/19 127.5 (+0.2 lbs)
4/26 126.6 (-0.9 lbs)
Total Feb-May Challenge loss: 5 lbs

5/3 126.6 (no change)
5/10 125.9 (-0.7 lbs)
5/17 124.2 (-1.7 lbs)
5/24 126.8 (+2.6 lbs)
5/31 124.4 (-2.4 lbs)
6/7 123.8 (-0.6 lbs)
6/14 124.3 (+0.5 lbs)
6/21 123.7 (-0.6 lbs)
6/28 124.9 (+1.2 lbs)
7/5 124 (-0.9 lbs)
7/12 123.8 (-0.2 lbs)
7/19 123 (-0.8 lbs)
7/26 122.1 (-0.9 lbs)
8/2 123.8 (+1.7 lbs)
Total May-July Challenge loss: 2.8 lbs

8/9/122.8 (-1.0 lbs)

I've amped up my gym workouts this week, increasing the difficulty of my cardio and lifting heavier. Gotta build that muscle to increase the metabolism.

Lynn__W · August 2022

15# off by Oct 31st, 2022 Challenge:

I’m an active 75 year old. Not tall, probably 5’ 1 ½”. Happily retired in ’19, but a year later felt there was ‘still more’ to my life. Applied to and was hired at local Assisted Living Sr Home wh

Highest wt: 183

Oct 31/22 Goal: less than 150
Hi. I'm 75 and after being retired for a year, felt there was still "more" to life, so entirely switched occupations and now work as a server at an Assisted living Sr Home. Work is hard but saves going to the gym! I live in central B.C., Canada and love to spend time on the lakes kayaking. Want to begin biking again as there's a ride I'd love to do this fall.

I'm usually not very successful at challenges but hope to focus on the thoughts and situations that trigger my evening over eating habit.

Recent lowest wt: 156 ( Aug 2021); at first a slow backslide, but it picked up speed over the past 10 weeks. Now yo-yoing between 166.6 and 163.

August 1st: 165
Aug 8th: 165.2
Aug 15th:
Aug 22nd:
Aug 29th:
Aug 31st:
Wt change for August: ____

bigbeff82 · August 2022

Hi. I’m a little late to the party but would love to join. I had a frozen shoulder this time last year and couldn’t sleep and exercise went out the window, and because of pain I ate to feel better. Putting it on was easy, shifting it is not so easy!

Weight 8/8 162lbs

Lazuliz · August 2022

Hello again! I switched my weigh in day to Wednesday. That seems to work a little better for me. No change from last week. I guess I can take that as a positive since I went on a girls trip over the weekend

Highest Weight: 141. lbs
Current Weight: 138.6 lbs
Goal Weight: 134 lbs
AUGUST
08/03 - 138.6 lbs
08/10 - 138.6 lbs
08/17 -
08/24 -
08/31 -
Total Loss for August -

jackie_fowler_12345 · August 2022

Hi there!! I know I am a little later but I was wondering if I can join the challange and how to do it?

Sistersue3285 · August 2022

jackie_fowler_12345 wrote: »

Hi there!! I know I am a little later but I was wondering if I can join the challange and how to do it?

Hi
You can join anytime. Just bookmark this group so you can find it quickly and that is it. Just pick a weigh in day and post your results. There are several members who give great advice and ideas so read all the comments if you have time

Cindy01Louisiana · August 2022

StepWise123 wrote: »

Thank you for continuing the group! I've been on the sidelines for the last month + and gained back a few pounds I had lost at the last challenge. This is what happens when I take my attention of the ball every time! A lot of burnout I think. I'm still getting plenty of exercise but not drinking enough h2o for this kind of weather. Back at it now and hope to get back to posting on Mondays. Goal for August is 128.5. More like: goal for August is to quit snacking.

August 1 - 131
August 8 - 130

I'm right there with you on this sentiment. I've noticed that I MUST log -- learned that the hard way. Lost a lot of inches and pounds about 6 years ago then "trusted" myself to know the right amount of this or that. That was a 30-pound mistake. I'm at almost 300 days logging and for right now, I'm thinking of it as permanent.

200Karen · August 2022

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

HW 165
Starting weight: 131
Goal 125.0
UGW 116.0 lbs, BMI 22.7

8/1 131
8/8 131.4

So agree on above sentiment. I am regrouping and returning to what works.

Today's accomplishments:
walked 5 miles
ate sensible
thought positive

Eye On The Ball ✅

Best Wishes Mates,
💗Karen

jackie_fowler_12345 · August 2022

Hi all!

Im a little late starting but better late then never, right?

I'm a 42 year old wife and mother of 2 teenaged boys with a full time job & active lifestyle. Im a proud Newfoundlander who LOVES the outdoor, no matter the weather (which is good if you know NL weather, lol). I would consider myself an very active person and I love food but I have become quite the snacker - I don't mean sneaking a cookie here or there, I mean 3 cookies here, an ice cream there, a chocolate bar there, a donut in drive thru... constant stream of treats. I have steadily been gaining weight and I am now 169.2 lbs, just a few pounds shy of my heaviest weight that I was a few weeks ago (172.9). At only 5'3", I am starting to feel it in my mobility and joints. I pride myself on my strength and mobility and need to get a handle on this bad habit before it starts impacting other areas of my life.

My goals are to cut out processed sweets, Weigh at least weekly & track my food.

Highest Weight: 172.9 lbs
Current Weight: 169.2 lbs
Realistic Goal Weight by Oct 31: 150 lbs
Ideal Goal Weight: <140 lbs
Dream goal weight: 130 lbs

Starting weight: 169.2
8/15
8/22
8/29
August goal: 162
August actual:

9/5
9/12
9/19
9/26
Sept goal: 154
Sept actual:

10/3
10/10
10/17
10/24
10/31
October goal: 145
October actual:

Total Challenge loss =

DianeLMK · August 2022

Dropped 30 pounds, and then I have hung in the same 10-pound range for 18 months. Ready to push for the final 15 pounds of my goal.

ashleycarole86 · August 2022

August start weight: 172.2
Challenge goal weight: 160-165 (maintenance zone)

August 1: 172.2
August 4: 166.2
August 11: 167.4

55isfly22 · August 2022

I sort of messed up the first week of August already!
Was disappointed in myself and felt like just giving up, but got back on track as of Monday this week and will “ stick with the program” and all of you.

HW 160 Jan/21
LW 150 Fall/21
SW 157.4 Aug 1/22
GW 145 Oct 31/22

Aug 1 157.4
Aug 8 156
Aug 15
Aug 22
Aug 29

Having a much better week so far….
Mon -Walked a brisk 5km and got 10 000 + steps in.
Tue - did at home full body strength workout & walked 30+ minutes
Wed - did no exercise & went out to a movie & had eat whatever day!
Thu - Full body strength workout
Fri - I will do my brisk walk

I’m trying to stay under or right on my daily calorie suggestion too.

Have a great rest of the week everyone

kristawatkins52 · August 2022

Hi everyone, this is my millionth time starting on MFP. Can never seem to keep at it, though I really. want to this time. I am starting this challenge a little bit late, but I really need something to help me get motivated and keep me motivated over time. I hope to really crush my goals this time, and to keep going even when I don't feel like it.

Highest wt: 75.2kg (right now, and this is crazy)

Oct 31/22 Goal: 67kg
Ultimate goal: 55kg

Recent lowest wt: 70 ( Mar 2022); was doing good until I started a new, very sedentary and stressful job.

August 1st: 74.5
Aug 8th:75.2
Aug 15th:
Aug 22nd:
Aug 29th:
Aug 31st:
Wt change for August: ____

GinLee61 · August 2022

I am 5'4" and 60 years young. Started back up using MFP on January 3rd and have lost 44.5 lbs to date.

Thank you RubyRed427 for continuing the challenge once again!
I truly enjoy participating as I feel no pressure or judgement, yet these challenges really seem to help keep me motivated.

January 3: 230
February 7: 222.2
March 7: 216.6
April 4: 209.5
May 1: 204.3
June 3: 196.4
July 1: 191.2

July 29: 186.7
Aug 5: 188.6
Aug 12: 185.5 Whew! Relieved to be going in the right direction again.

I was careful with my sodium intake this past week, plus it helps that the weather has been cooler for the past few days. On the other hand, I missed 2 days of my normal cardio exercise this week due to pain in one of my knees.

Aug 19:
Aug 26:

Sept 2:
Sept 9:
Sept 16:
Sept 23:
Sept 30:

Oct 7:
Oct 14:
Oct 21:
Oct 28:

Challenge Goal: 15 lbs (171.7)
Challenge Actual: -1.2 (185.5)

Lynn__W · August 2022

Hi. I'm 75 and after being retired for a year, felt there was still "more" to life, so entirely switched occupations and now work as a server at an Assisted living Sr Home. Work is hard but saves going to the gym! I live in central B.C., Canada
I'm usually not very successful at challenges but hope to focus on the thoughts and situations that trigger my evening over eating habit.

Recent lowest wt: 156 ( Aug 2021); at first a slow backslide, but it picked up speed over the past 10 weeks. Now yo-yoing between 166.6 and 163.

August 1st: 165
Aug 8th: 166.2 ; changing weigh in day to Wednesdays
Aug 10th: 165.2
Aug 17th:
Aug 24th:
Aug 31st:
Wt change for August: ____

Sinisterbarbie1 · August 2022

Hi I am back and more or less ready to switch to maintaining, but a bit worried that adding additional calories back in will lead to weight gain so I am sticking with you all for another round though without a major weight loss goal, just accountability.
I am a grad school professor on the East Coast. 5’8” mid 50s

Height 5’8” (used to be 5’9’’ but shrunk !)
Aug 1 - 127.2
Aug 7- 126.8
Aug 13- 124.4
This weight loss is actually not positive or intended and i was even lower a few days ago - 123. I have been working on moving my elderly aunt with parkinsons out to my area (not actually into my house, i already take care of my parents) and her longtime live in aide quit so she can no longer move into the apt i had rented and renovated for her. She had already fought me tooth and nail on the move so far but now i have two weeks before her house closing to get her into a decent assisted living here, finish everything for the move from across country with no local help while trying to hold down a full time job and care for elderly parents. I used to envy people who lost weight from stress but not anymore!

200Karen · August 2022

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

HW 165
UGW 116.0 lbs, BMI 22.7

8/1 131
8/8 131.4
8/13 130.8

Eye On The Ball ✅

I’m back to measuring and logging my nutrition.
I know it’s a permanent MUST for me.
My goals stop late-night snacking:
1. Boost protein at every meal
2. Load up on fiber
3. De-Stress with stretching and massage
4. Affirmations daily for joy, strength, and a smaller waist ✅

Just finished 3-days of babysitting my neighbors Boston Terriers, Dilli & Franky.
Early mornings, we enjoyed 5 mile walk/jogs in the canyon then afternoons snoozing in the shade.

Best Wishes Mates,
💗Karen

RubyRed427 · August 2022

swimmom_1 wrote: »

Sistersue3285 wrote: »

Not looking forward to weigh-in tomorrow. I was doing really well and was down 2Lbs earlier this week but I'm sure I gained it and more back. My problem is bread...anything bread like. As soon as I put bread in my mouth I gain weight.
Going to have to get strict with my diet and cut out breads and see what happens.
Let's see what happens

Same thing happens to me, but it's any carbs(Bread is the worst). If I go over approximately net 30 carbs daily. Even if it's good low carb veggies. :-( My body seems to hold onto them. Even if it's a cardio workout day. My body doesn't seem to burn them. It could also be water weight that comes with the carbs. I read somewhere and my sons agree, with every gram of carb 4 grams of water retains with it.

Same here. Carbs just don't work for my body. Ugh.

15 pounds to lose challenge August 1 - October 31, 2022

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