15 pounds to lose challenge- Feb. 1, 2023-April 30, 2023

I've been the same weight for 3 mornings in a row. It is hard not to get discouraged. I was hoping for at least a couple of ounces off! I suppose I should look at the glass half full though; at least I haven't gained any.

Happy, healthy Friday to all!

I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022 and have lost 67.1 lbs to date.
My final goal weight is 135-140.

January 3 2022: 230
March 7: 216.6
June 3: 196.4
Sept 2: 182.8
Oct 28: 175.4
Jan 27 2023: 164.7

Feb 3: 162.9
Feb 10: Away

Really happy with this week's loss. I can't figure out why but it was a very hungry week for me. Earlier in the week I ate back most if not all of my exercise calories for several days so overall my caloric intake was up. I guess my body just needed that extra calorie boost.

I'm leaving on Sunday to visit my sister in Florida for 12 days so I will miss my weekly weigh-in next Friday. My goal is to not gain any weight while I'm away. Will be eating out more than usual but will also be doing a lot more walking than usual.

Have a great week everyone!

Challenge Goal: 10 lbs (154.7)
Challenge Actual: (1.8)

I'm MJ, female, 5'4, turning 53 this month. My weight has been yo-yoing up and down the past couple of years but hit an all-time high last April that knocked some sense into me. I've been consistent with my goals since then, but am not being strict, taking it slowly. I am not on a diet but instead working to find the balance of a healthy lifestyle that is sustainable for the long-term.

April 2022 Weight:194.8
May 2022 Weight: 191.2
June 2022 Weight: 185.2
July 2022 Weight: 175.4
August 2022 Weight: 169.4
September 2022 Weight: 165.4
October 2022 Weight: 164.4
November 2022 Weight: 163.3
December 2022 Weight: 159.6
January 2023 Weight: 157.8

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 15 pounds

02/01: 153.7 February is a month I have gained a lot of weight in the past, not this year! Feeling very positive about the start to this month and having this challenge help keep me accountable. Starting the month off doing well with my food choices, stress levels in check, sleep is okay, but need to be more focused on my exercise.

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Feb Goal: 148.7 lbs. (5 lb. loss)
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Hi Group,
My name is Ann and I’m 56. This is my first time on this challenge and I’m excited for the inspiration and accountability. I am inspired by transparency even when things go different than expected. I am committed to being here for myself and this group. I appreciate every one of you.

Highest Weight: 214 lbs
Current Weight: 193.8 lbs
Goal Weight: 177 lbs
02/04-193.8 lbs
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nay0m3 wrote: »

Well I have had a bad cold which meant I was home and sleeping a ton yesterday (it was also -38 Fahrenheit yesterday with the wind chill!!) and when I wasn’t sleeping, I just wanted to snack and snack because I was bored and anxious! Not a great way to start this stretch off but trying to have grace with myself. ❤️

snack on soups first, then any solid thing. This way, your cold will improve and you'll not eat too many calories

Hi, I’m a 38 year old female who has inched back up from my healthiest weight about 8 years ago. While I haven’t climbed back to my highest weight (195), I’m uncomfortable with the 170 I have reached after being comfortable at 150 for a while. I would like to lose those extra pounds again. 15 lbs in 3 months sounds reasonable to me.
I will be jumping in a little late so starting today on 2/5/23.

2/5 - 170.6
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I’m just starting to reverse course so I’m prepared in advance to not see a downward change for at least a month.

Then the weight seems to come off in more than a lb. per week once the body has shifted to catabolism again so I think the 15 lbs loss is still achievable in this time frame.

Hi! I'm MJ. This challenge sounds perfect for me. Although I have more than 15 lbs. to lose this is a good start.
My final goal weight is 135. My goal weight for this challenge is 174.
I CAN DO THIS!

February
5. 189.
8.
15.
22.

March
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8.
15.
22.

April
5.
12.
19.
26.

My name is Donna. I am 62 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.


CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM January 31): 194.8
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 15 pounds to land at 179.8 (seems Impossible, even Laughable but a girl can dream right?)


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.


02/01-194.6-(Trend Weight: 196.7)- It’s a short month but I will not lower my expectations for myself. I want the next five pounds gone! That would literally be finding me dipping my smallest pinkie toe into the warm welcoming waters of the 180’s (189.8). What a dream! It’s sink or swim!

02/06-195.6-(Trend Weight: 196.5)- I ate something for the first time last night that I thought I would HATE. Scallops! Even after rinsing they smelled so fishy but I followed the simple and fast recipe and OMGOSH, they were delicious. Thank you Gordon Ramsey for giving me the faith to try. I was having spaghetti squash with a cream basil alfredo sauce and decided I needed to add some protein and had them in my freezer. After a quick thaw in a bowl, they were only 4 or 5 minutes to cook. According to MFP, the 5 small scallops came in at 89 calories and 4 carbs. I will be having them again!


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