15 pounds to lose challenge November 1 - January 31, 2023
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Daily check-in:
11-1: 147.7 lbs
11-2: 147.7 lbs
11-3: 147.1 lbs
11-4: 145.4 lbs
11-5: 145.4 lbs
11-6: 145.2 lbs
Daily activities:
Log food: did yesterday
Exercise: did yesterday
Mindset: When hungry, remind myself of the reasons for weight loss - not needed
So, two days ago I was hungrier than usual and yesterday, not really hungry at all (atypical, sadly). My activity level was pretty much the same as was my food, but obviously, not exactly as the day before. I get that bodies are complex, but I wish I could figure out how to have more less hungry days than more hungry days.
Have a good one, everyone!5 -
November
1. 131.0
6. 130.0
💞Karen
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I would love to join! Mentally ready to get back into weight loss. Started weighing myself again last Thursday, so while I weigh in every day, I will use Thursdays as my official weigh in date.
CW: 234.7
GW: 219.9
Nov. 3--234.74 -
My husband and I met a friend for breakfast yesterday and all 3 of us ordered off the senior size section of the menu and the portions were still huge. No wonder it is so hard to eat right in a restuarant! This week my goals are to drink even more water, no alcohol at all during the week- perhaps into weekend too, we will see, and keep getting 8 to 10K steps in daily. The weather has been so mild I have no excuse not to walk. I have also been starting my days with positive affirmations and a 5 minute meditation from you tube I like.
Have a healthy day, my friends!4 -
Hi all. Would love to join in. 15lbs loss would be brilliant for me. Good luck to all 😊4
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Challenge weight goal: 142lbs
Weekly weigh ins to avoid the daily ups and downs.
Nov 1: 152.4
Nov 7: 151.4
I think I'm losing weight at slower pace than 1lb a week (my water weight swings are big), but I actually prefer that to starving. I'm trying to adapt this into my permanent food routine, so has to be doable.
One thing I realized is the need for new hobbies to keep myself away from mindless binge eating as a form of entertainment/relaxation after work. I do go to gym for that too almost daily, but it's not enough! Need some arts and crafts.6 -
Ugh ... tomorrow is my week 1 weigh-in and I already know this week is a bust! Angst!!!4
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Daily check-in:
11-1: 147.7 lbs
11-2: 147.7 lbs
11-3: 147.1 lbs
11-4: 145.4 lbs
11-5: 145.4 lbs
11-6: 145.2 lbs
11-7: 145.4 lbs
Daily activities:
Log food: did yesterday
Exercise: did yesterday
Mindset: When hungry, remind myself of the reasons for weight loss - not needed
Prior to this challenge, I wouldn't exercise on Sundays because it is a bit of a push to do that and get to our church services on time. This challenge’s plan for me was to at least use the elliptical machine on days with a tight morning schedule. With the time change and waking up at an earlier hour, I had no problem fitting in my full daily exercise (about a half an hour each of elliptical, strength training and yoga).
Happy Monday!6 -
Hi everyone! My normal weigh-in day is Thursday because I belong to a group wellness program run through Mass General Hospital Diabetes Center called "Path to Lifestyle Change" and our group meets on Thursdays (conference calls). I don't have diabetes (yet) but I have both Type I and Type II in my family so this is more of a prevention program. I would also like to stave off heart disease and other ailments as well for as long as possible by adopting healther habits.
I did put some weight back on following my COVID bout, when I wasn't eating much of anything for about a week; so my starting weight for this group (Thursday, November 3rd) is 154.0. We are required to show our feet on the scale each week for the program, and I also have some stats to share from my Renpho scale app; so here goes:
How about that for honesty, LOL! I'm just doing this for me. To show how far I've come since I started the program on September 1st (9 weeks ago yesterday), below illustrates my progress (though it's showing my post-COVID weight and I've bounced back up a bit since then):
It definitely does help to have a side-by-side comparison to try to help keep me on track.
[I should note here that from my starting weight on 9/1/22 to my weigh-in yesterday (11/3/22) I have averaged a loss of 1.4 lbs. per week.] I hope to lose at least 1 lb. per week (but not more than 2 lbs. per week) in this challenge.
I will post my progress here every Thursday.
Very best wishes to all and have a great weekend! (Carole)Hi everyone! My normal weigh-in day is Thursday because I belong to a group wellness program run through Mass General Hospital Diabetes Center called "Path to Lifestyle Change" and our group meets on Thursdays (conference calls). I don't have diabetes (yet) but I have both Type I and Type II in my family so this is more of a prevention program. I would also like to stave off heart disease and other ailments as well for as long as possible by adopting healther habits.
I did put some weight back on following my COVID bout, when I wasn't eating much of anything for about a week; so my starting weight for this group (Thursday, November 3rd) is 154.0. We are required to show our feet on the scale each week for the program, and I also have some stats to share from my Renpho scale app; so here goes:
How about that for honesty, LOL! I'm just doing this for me. To show how far I've come since I started the program on September 1st (9 weeks ago yesterday), below illustrates my progress (though it's showing my post-COVID weight and I've bounced back up a bit since then):
It definitely does help to have a side-by-side comparison to try to help keep me on track.
[I should note here that from my starting weight on 9/1/22 to my weigh-in yesterday (11/3/22) I have averaged a loss of 1.4 lbs. per week.] I hope to lose at least 1 lb. per week (but not more than 2 lbs. per week) in this challenge.
I will post my progress here every Thursday.
Very best wishes to all and have a great weekend! (Carole)
@Walela67 Wow! You get all that info from a scale (and app)? I'm going straight to Amazon today and buying this. I love the info! Thanks so much for sharing. I also look forward to seeing your continued progress.1 -
My name is Donna. I am 62 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 182.8
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 197.8
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.
11/01-199.8-(Trend Weight: 200.2)- Was it the travel weight, the Halloween candy, or the 3 hours of sleep last night? Moving forward, but remembering in the Book of Psalms that it says in part “My life is continually in my hands……”
11/07-198.8-(Trend Weight: 199.9)- I lost one full pound during Halloween week. I count that as a win.
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Hi everyone! I would love to join!
My weight has been stagnant for the past month. Weighed in the exact number on the first and last days of the month. At least it wasn't a gain!
Here's where I'm at now:
HW: 242
11/1: 220.2
11/4: 221.3 (Friday is my normal weigh in day)
11/11:
11/18:
11/25:
Challenge Goal Weight 1/31: 205
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My goal is to release 6 pounds 👋
November
1. 131.0
8. 129.8
💞Karen5 -
Hello I would like to join this group. I started a new job working from home and have gained 10bs in 3 months. I have not used my fitness pal for 4 months. Looking for support.
CW 240
Goal 225
Thanks Barb3 -
Hi my name is Cindy.
I have been in and out of the MFP community since 2017. I have tried other programs but I know this method works as in 2017 I lost between 20-30 pounds in 3.5 months.
I have never really stayed focused until this time around. I have lost 13.4 pounds in eight weeks of consistent logging.
I am part of another group on here and due to a lady’s post I am doing a thirty day arm challenge. Today was day 1.
I am 54 years old, 5’10” and married with 3 adult sons.
I just want to continue with healthy habits and to encourage and be encouraged on this journey to a heather me.5 -
Welcome everyone! Happy to see you here~ keep posting! We all can learn from each other.
I am doing better eating at work; my colleague brought in soup and veggies for us. That was nice of her!
This evening I ate well- low carb but just had snacks. The brain needs that dopamine kick I guess.
Will try again tomorrow!5 -
Tonight, I had a dear friend over for dinner. I made us shrimp and scallops (not too much food) and veggies. She is very healthy and active ( exercises every day). She's thin- she said tonight she has a trainer that has her on a strict food regimen. All healthy foods- she doesn't cheat on her diet.
It pays off- she's in great shape.
I cheat here and there and reward myself for hard work with snacks. She doesn't.
I guess our brains are all wired differently. Sigh.
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Hello, I hope you all are doing well!
11/1 195.8
11/8 192.6 (3.2 lb loss for this challenge)
I’ve been going back and forth with 3 pounds for two weeks now, so hopefully I’m on the down side and next week will better. I’m still up .6 from my lowest weight (192.0) on 10/23, but definitely still trending downwards.
I have a few specific goals for this challenge.
1. I’m doing a beginner running series through IFit on my treadmill which is my main focus right now. I’m still trying to lose weight, but I am hoping to increase my fitness over the next 5 more weeks of the program.
2. I still outweigh my husband by 7pounds. I can’t wait until I’m lighter than him.
3. I’m looking forward to moving into the overweight from obese category. Those are the three things I’m focusing on right now, which all feel like achievable goals.
Just keep going! 💪
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IAmTheGlue wrote: »Hello, I hope you all are doing well!
11/1 195.8
11/8 192.6 (3.2 lb loss for this challenge)
I’ve been going back and forth with 3 pounds for two weeks now, so hopefully I’m on the down side and next week will better. I’m still up .6 from my lowest weight (192.0) on 10/23, but definitely still trending downwards.
I have a few specific goals for this challenge.
1. I’m doing a beginner running series through IFit on my treadmill which is my main focus right now. I’m still trying to lose weight, but I am hoping to increase my fitness over the next 5 more weeks of the program.
2. I still outweigh my husband by 7pounds. I can’t wait until I’m lighter than him.
3. I’m looking forward to moving into the overweight from obese category. Those are the three things I’m focusing on right now, which all feel like achievable goals.
Just keep going! 💪
Great goals!3 -
Let's do this!
November 1 - 89.4 KG (197.1 lbs)
January 31 - 82.6 KG - 182.1 lbs (-15 lbs)
Progress:
November 1 - 197.1
November 8 - 195.4
Week 2 goals:
Log all food
120 minutes of intensive exercise
Burn at least 2300 cal/day (Fitbit)
Do not get discouraged by setbacks5 -
CHALLENGE: lose 7-10 pounds by January 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)
November 1st starting weight: 226.6 (7-day average)
January 31st goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 215 (would like to stay in range 210-220)
Nov 01 : 226.6 (Weigh-in day: Tuesday)
Nov 08 : 229.0 : ↑ 2.45
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