15 pounds to lose challenge November 1 - January 31, 2023

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)-

11/07-198.8-(Trend Weight: 199.9)-


11/14-197.6-(Trend Weight: 199.1)-


11/21-198.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)-


11/28-196.6-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-


11/30-196.2-(Trend Weight: 197.8)- I am happy to have lost 1.6 lbs this month. Traditionally in the fall and winter I gain 14 – 16 pounds!!!! Not doing THAT this year. It’s a promise I am making to myself!





Nov Start: 197.8
Nov Actual: 196.2
Nov Goal: (5 pound loss) 192.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.6 lbs. LOST


12/01-198.4-(Trend Weight: 197.8)-

12/05-197.8-(Trend Weight: 197.7)-


12/12-198.2-(Trend Weight: 197.9)-


12/19-197.0-(Trend Weight: 198.1)- I’ve been up all week with bloat and travel weight but I am trying to reign it in so December doesn’t get away from me. Today is more travel with cardiac rehab. I’ll have lunch out but I’ve got to make good choices. I’ll be baking and making cookies and candies soon!


12/26-200.6-(Trend Weight: 198.7)- Can you tell I finished my baking and candy making? While this also contains my expected bloat, ugh, it is higher than usual so the gain is obvious. Our big family dinner is today. Tomorrow will not be good on the scale, but I will begin the task of getting it back down this week. No excuses….there is some new fat in this weight!


12/31-199.8-(Trend Weight: 199.2)- A little progress over the past couple of days, but a L…O…N…G way to go. Here’s to lots of successes this year for us all!


Dec Start: 196.2
Dec Actual: 199.8
Dec Goal: (5 pound loss) 191.2

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.0 lb GAIN


01/01-199.2-(Trend Weight: 199.2)- A small overnight drop. Ship is turned in the right direction. Time to turn on the engine!

01/02-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- Forgot to weigh while getting ready to leave. Sucked down too much coffee prior.


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Jan Start: 199.8
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Jan Goal: (5 pound loss) 194.8

Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

I'm here, reading and cheering everyone along. 5 per cent for me is 8 pounds. I'm aiming to lose 2 in January.

2 Jan 168.6

Hi! I'm Chris
Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
Current Weight: 153.0 lbs
Goal Weight: 143.0 lbs
11/01 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...7.27 miles in 129 mins
11/07 - 153.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...zero...too cold this morning
11/14 - 150.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...6.10 miles in 115 mins
11/21 - 150.8 at 7:15 a.m. ...new Grandson duty!!
11/28 - 150.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
11/30 - 150.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/01 - 148.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...it rained her in northern California!! No walking for me!
12/05 - 153.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/12 - 152.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/19 - 155.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
12/26 - 154.0 at 9:20 a.m. ...5.09 miles in 89 mins
12/31 - 153.6 at 8:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty!!
01/01 - 152.9 at 8:45 a.m. ...zero
01/02 - 155.2 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...It rained here in northern California!!
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Chris