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

nay0m3 · February 2023

@deepwoodslady Sometimes we know our bodies the best and we just need to listen to them! Not all experts are experts for us! I have learned this along the way

joandumas42 · February 2023

Joan from BC. Started January 23, after gaining weight after being on keto for a year. I think it was too much fat for me, and just too many calories!

Highest Weight: 159 lbs
Current Weight: 156.7 lbs
Goal Weight: 140 lbs
02/01 - 157.9
02/06 - 157.9
02/13 - 156.7
02/20 - 155
02/27 -
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03/13 -
03/20 -
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Down 4 lbs since starting! I love myfitnesspal!

Vsshapiro · February 2023

Challenge Goal Weight: 147 lbs

02/01 - 156
02/06 - 154.6
02/13 - 156.8
02/20 - 156.8
02/27 -
02/28 -

Feb Goal: 152.5 lbs (5.5 lbs)
Feb Actual:
Feb Loss/Gain:
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: +.8

I started a new diet and exercise program today. I will be going to 5 days of weights, which I only do 2 days now. I will be doing 2 days of cardio, which I do 3 to 4 days now. My yoga at 3 days a week will remain the same.

Food wise my only big change is decrease my sugar 😔 say good bye to those lattes. And dinners will be Protein and green veggies instead of all the carbs I eat with dinner now, rolls, pasta, potatoes, rice, etc. I can still have these items for my lunch in moderation of course.

Okay, we will see what changes it does for my next weigh in.

Plasicage · February 2023

Challenge weight: 145-147
February 6- 151.2
February 14- 151.6
February 18- 149.4
February 20 - 148.8

Still adjusting to IF. I’m loving (and hating 🤣) the evening portion.
- mornings are ok if I work, but on my off days or evening shifts I can’t go gym on empty stomach. However with IF I can cut down my cardio and skip gym.
- Got to try new evening hobbies with my newly found evening time!! It’s something I’ve known would happen eventually. Maybe snacking was avoidance behaviour ??

Sistersue3285 · February 2023

Weight loss contest

Sherri from BC.
Start weight 192 lbs
3 month goal 180 lbs
Final goal 150 lbs
Weight loss contest

Feb. 13 192
Feb. 20 193.2

Not a good start. Ate too many carbs. I know I have a problem digesting them but bread seems to be my go to food. I'm proud of myself for not snacking at night though. I only had a piece of pie yesterday but nothing the rest of the week after dinner.
Will have to change my eating habits but will take a few weeks to get into the groove of it. This week will be a challenge as we are having a family vacation for 4 days up at the Ski Resort.
I also need to figure out a exercise plan. I have bad knees and arthritis in back so need to be careful with what I do. I do try to walk 4 days a week but thats not enough to help.
Thinking I need to get back to swimming as it is something I can do without too much pain

I know I can do this I just have to plan better meals and get out more and get into the right headspace.

Have a Great week everyone

MrsLaven2015 · February 2023

Weekly check in:
Goal Weight: 140 lbs

02/06 - 149
02/13 - 147
02/20 - 146

Things seem to be going well but I’ve been yo-yo ing between 146 and 149 for a long time (trending higher). The push will be for me not to go backup, especially with my monthly cycle in mind. I’m technically an okay weight for my height but I know my body fat % has gone up from 28 to 32% over the past few years even if my weight hasn’t changed much.

Tracking is definitely helping me be mindful. Last night I made white bean quesadillas without a recipe. I ate half my dinner then felt full but wanted to eat the rest, it was so good. Once I added the recipe into MFP, turns out that half was about a full meal. I tell my 5yo to eat till his tummy says it’s full, seems like I should take my own advice haha

jyoti_0 · February 2023

started eating zigzag calories since yesterday. Will try it for a few weeks, stuck on 164 for the last 4 weeks.

ColoradoNana56 · February 2023

Hello group, Thanks for sharing your journey. Even though I can’t share a weight loss this week I am noticing better fit in my clothes and feeling good in general. I have been consistent in logging food exercising. This week I plan to cut out alcohol completely. I had two drinks on the weekend and I think that might be slowing the weight loss down.
Highest Weight: 214 lbs
Current Weight: 193.8 lbs
Goal Weight: 177 lbs
02/04-193.8 lbs
02/06 - 191.6
02/13 - 192.2
02/20 - 193.0
02/27 -
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frankwbrown · February 2023

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)
February 1st starting weight: 236.1 (7-day average)
April 30th goal weight: 220
ultimate goal weight: 215 (would like to stay in range 210-220)

Jan 31 : 236.1 (Weigh-in day: Tuesday)
Feb 07 : 236.9 : ↑ 0.8
Feb 14 : 235.4 : ↓ 1.5 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.7
Feb 21 : 236.5 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 0.4

200Karen · February 2023

February
1. 134.0
8. 132.2
15. 132.2
22. Excused WI ✅ resetting my life after vacation

Yes we are home. Thanks for the well wishes
We did have a wonderful time.
While there we enjoyed Old Town Sacramento Train Museum and an escape room adventure. Also girls time out shopping.

I have read post. Great to catch-up on your week. 💞
Sending well wishes for all struggling with health issues

@LittlePyne love the flywheel clarification and comparison

@RibyRed427 I’m following your lead with logging and weighing.

@nayOm3 perfect way to restart your commitments.
I’m slowing learning that 1 overindulged day doesn’t need to mean 3. It’s all such a ‘work in progress’ everyday.

💞 Karen

swimmom_1 · February 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21. Trying to get back into the swing of posting on my threads I've been in for awhile. 640 continuous days today in a row since I started MFP.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Back up to 150 minutes on my 3 days off per week.

Good to see some familiar names here and glad to see some new ones too!

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs
1/1/23- 213.4 lbs

2/1/23- 207.4 lbs
2/5/23- 207.8 lbs
2/12/23- 206.4 lbs Elliptical Interval setting 150 minutes Fri, Sat & Sun for 9.89-10 miles.
2/19/23- 201.8 lbs Elliptical Interval setting 150 minutes Thur-9.98miles , Fri-9.91 miles & Sun-10.0 miles.

2/21/22- Elliptical Interval (HIIT) setting first session 124 minutes for 8.14 miles, zone 3. The had to babysit for about 2 hours, then the second session Interval setting again 56 minutes for 3.75 miles, zone 3= 180 minutes, 11.89 miles.

cgm117 · February 2023

58y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb)
Goal weight: 120
Feb-May 2022 Challenge: -5lbs
May-July 2022 Challenge: -2.8lbs
July-Oct 2022 Challenge:-2.2 lbs
Nov-Jan 2022 Challenge: +6.9 lbs

Feb 1 127.3
Feb 7 128.3 (+1 lb)
Feb 14 127.1 (-1.2lbs)
Feb 21 127 (-0.1 lbs)

Looking forward to getting back to the gym next week. Tiring easily post-Covid so I've been pretty sedentary. Hoping to end this month a little lighter than I came into it.

SunnyDays930 · February 2023

Highest Weight: 170
Current Weight: 165
Challenge Goal Weight: 150 (15 lbs for the next 3 months)
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

02/01 - 165
02/08 -166.6
02/18-165
02/22 -165
03/01 -
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charlouiselb · February 2023

Hi- I’m Char, a 5’3” 45yr old mom of 3 tween/teens. I have been using MFP for a few years inconsistently. I started at 159lbs in Jan 2018 and lost 25lbs in 8 months. Then maintained until summer 2021. Since then, I swapped around some daily medications and thus my weight fluctuated- going up. Starting 2023, I hit 150lbs — and have recommitted to tracking, weighing and using macros to get that extra weight off. Looking for continued success in 2023. Glad to be here ;-)

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 137.2
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM January 31): 147.2 LBS
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: TBD

FEBRUARY 1530 cals
02/01- 147.2
02/06- 146.4
02/13-traveling in England, 2/19 weight 149.4
02/20-148.4
02/27-xxxxx
02/28-xxxxx

Feb Goal: 144.2
Feb Actual:
Feb Loss/Gain:
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

After my trip, I recuperated for a day and then shifted gears for a day of skiing. I was an avid skier until my early 20’s. But I also did classical ballet for hours each week and was super fit back then. I knew going in that a day spent skiing was going to be a challenging workout.

While there I ate a reasonable lunch, avoided fried foods and dessert in favor of chicken salad wrap and a Greek yogurt.

We skied from 11 until 6:15 when we called it a day. This was my first time skiing since 1996 and it was a brutal workout- but I really loved it! I was sore yesterday, and feel much better today - so glad I gave it a go! After my second run, it was really like riding a bike. - phew!

linzbecky123 · February 2023

Hi! I’m Rebecca and happy to join this challenge. The accountability really helps me. 15 lbs over 3 months sounds like a good goal. I started doing intermittent fasting on Nov. 1 and have lost about 20 lbs so far. I’m 43 and live in St. Louis, MO.

Feb. 1: 259 lbs
Feb. 8: 260 lbs. not the best week.
Feb. 15: 258 lbs. -1 lb
Feb. 22: 260 lbs + 1 lb
March 1:
March 8:
March 15:
March 22:
March 29:
April 5:
April 12:
April 19:
April 26:

cpanus · February 2023

Hi! I'm Chris - 72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
Current Weight: 153.2 lbs
Goal Weight: 143.0 lbs
02/01 - 152.5 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/06 - 152.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/13 - 154.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/20 - 156.0 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/27 -
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I hope everyone has success!
Chris

Sistersue3285 · February 2023

Having a rough day. Just can't seem to stop eating. Would be ok if I was eating healthy but No that is not happening. CARBS, CARBS, CHOCOLATE. Not sure why but thinking it is boredom and a bit of depression eating.
Hopefully things will get better this weekend as we are going away with family. Need the time away but will have to watch what I eat.

EmilyCowlard2016 · February 2023

I was MIA this weekend and part of the week, but I'm back and still seeing small progress, which is great!
I started my meal prep and I'm doing an online workout or 2 - strength and spin. I love Caroline Girvan and Kaleigh Cohen on youtube. They have some awesome workouts 😀

2/3- 170
2/6- 169
2/13 - 168.5
2/20 - 168
2/27 -

Plasicage · February 2023

Challenge weight: 145-147
February 6- 151.2
February 14- 151.6
February 18- 149.4
February 20 - 148.8
February 21 - 149 ( evening time 😀)

I have successfully done IF yesterday night, even though my eating window closed while I was still working. Had to take hot shower and drink fizzy water to fight the cravings when I got home.

But switching to day shift today; I am super hungry all day. Typical when low on sleep. I probably ate my maintenance calories, but still stopped at my fasting time and went for a run.
I hope all this behaviour changes don’t burn me out.

SunnyDays930 · February 2023

I chose a salad and a NA beer instead of a real beer and a cheesesteak at our favorite dive bar yesterday. I was rewarded by being a lb down this morning.
Every little choice counts. I try to keep that in mind when tempted not to keep my goals. I am picturing myself fitting into that currently too tight dress. It helps.

ggmoo · February 2023

Sistersue3285

Good Luck over the weekend. :-) You might try eating more protein. I found a shake that I like it's CORE Power by Fairlife. ( Hope I didnt mess up posting a comment to Sistersue... :-) I'm Not sure how to comment on people's posts...

Sistersue3285 wrote: »

Having a rough day. Just can't seem to stop eating. Would be ok if I was eating healthy but No that is not happening. CARBS, CARBS, CHOCOLATE. Not sure why but thinking it is boredom and a bit of depression eating.
Hopefully things will get better this weekend as we are going away with family. Need the time away but will have to watch what I eat.

ggmoo · February 2023

Happy Thursday Everyone,
So far -- so good with the stats! Happy to have a group that is pushing for the same goal together. I’m anxious about March because getting to this point was fairly easy and a zone that I fluctuate in. I’m going to have to start really working for it in March to get more weight loss and beyond my plateau. BUT I’m ready and willing! 😊

February
1.
8. 194.5 START
13. 191.5 (-3)
22. 190.2 (-1.30) TOTAL LOSS FOR FEB. 4.3 Pounds down! WhooHoo!!

March

April
26. 180 FINISH!

charlouiselb · February 2023

Yesterday, I ate over my calories, but I am coming into my cycle, skied a ton Monday and have been feeling hungry/hangry LOL.

Weighed myself this morning & I’ve gone up not down. Thinking I should be patient & put some effort into getting my sleep, water intake and continue tracking accurately so I can continue my progress. Calories in v out is an equation for me, so I know it is within my control

nay0m3 · February 2023

@charlouiselb my cycle always gets my hunger gremlins going!! I get so ravenous!!!! I feel you!!!

jyoti_0 · February 2023

@Sistersue3285 Keep drinking water with whatever you eat. Make a rule to take a sip after every morsel. That way, you can control the calorie intake.

charlouiselb · February 2023

jyoti_0 wrote: »

@Sistersue3285 Keep drinking water with whatever you eat. Make a rule to take a sip after every morsel. That way, you can control the calorie intake.

Good advice- and I totally need to drink more water! I have a little trick on getting more hydrated & I just wasn’t using it. 🤦‍♀️ I switch my first cup of coffee out for high quality chicken bone broth (heated it tastes and looks like the broth in chicken noodle soup) I have a much easier time hitting my protein macros, feel hydrated, am full but not bloated and it warms me up like coffee.

Win-win-win-win!!

I am not a practuced intuitive eater in a cut, so I have to weigh every morsel I eat/drink out raw in grams or ml. I add to MyFitnessPal before I eat it so I can ensure I don’t go over. I usually come in at or just under my calorie goals. However, yesterday, I went back in for 14g walnuts, a 20g of pesto with dinner, and fresh mozzarella on top - totally took me over but was a reasonable treat- no ice cream or dessert lol- how lame, right?

I totally am the worst at drinking enough water. I do much better when I am working out regularly. Sitting at my desk wfh It’s a mental block to get up and fill my water cup every hour. It’s annoying to cut into my focus, but I **need** to just do it!

jyoti_0 · February 2023

charlouiselb wrote: »

I totally am the worst at drinking enough water. I do much better when I am working out regularly. Sitting at my desk wfh It’s a mental block to get up and fill my water cup every hour. It’s annoying to cut into my focus, but I **need** to just do it!

I wfh too. And I use a simple trick to keep drinking water. I keep my coffee mug filled with water next to me, and sip through the day. I call it "snacking on water"

GinLee61 · February 2023

I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022 and have lost 66.6 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
Feb 18: 164.5
Feb 24: 163.4

Going in the right direction again. Still half a pound to go before I get back to where I was before my vacation. Hopefully by my next weigh-in it will be gone.

I had some trouble with afternoon snacking this week. Over snacked then had to cut my calories at dinner to make up for it. I also had too much sodium. It feels like my body is fighting against me but I'm hoping that it'll be a bit easier in the coming week. I would really like to get below 160 before the end of March.

Have a great weekend!

Challenge Goal: 10 lbs (154.7)
Challenge Actual: 1.3 (163.4)

swimmom_1 · February 2023

My name is Mary, 65 from Pennsylvania.
Been MIA for a few months but still logging in everyday since I started MFP 5/14/21. Trying to get back into the swing of posting on my threads I've been in for awhile. 640 continuous days today in a row since I started MFP.

Unfortunately lost my mojo and gained a lot back but not all Thank God! Need to get back on track and focused. I bought a NEW to me, gently used, Commercial PreCor EFX 835 Elliptical. It was delivered the beginning of November, as others here know I wore my previous 10+ year old one out from my extensive workouts. Back up to 150 minutes on my 3 days off per week.

Good to see some familiar names here and glad to see some new ones too!

Heaviest weight 255 lbs, twice. :-(
9/14/20-255 lbs
5/14/21-232.2 lbs
4/6/22- 147.6 lbs (107.4 lbs lost) I did NOT have a surgery. Did Keto.
8/1/22- 167.2 lbs
12/1/22-198 lbs
1/1/23- 213.4 lbs

2/1/23- 207.4 lbs
2/5/23- 207.8 lbs
2/12/23- 206.4 lbs Elliptical Interval setting 150 minutes Fri, Sat & Sun for 9.89-10 miles.
2/19/23- 201.8 lbs Elliptical Interval setting 150 minutes Thur-9.98miles , Fri-9.91 miles & Sun-10.0 miles.
2/21/22- Elliptical Interval (HIIT) setting first session 124 minutes for 8.14 miles, zone 3. The had to babysit for about 2 hours, then the second session Interval setting again 56 minutes for 3.75 miles, zone 3= 180 minutes, 11.89 miles.
2/24/23- 203.4 lbs Elliptical HIIT setting, 150 minutes for 9.94 miles all zone 3 & 4.

echristensen010 · February 2023

200Karen wrote: »

I would like to join.

I am a 5'0" retiree living in Oregon.
My final goal weight is 115-120.
Challenge Goal: 10 lbs

@RubyRed427 Thanks for the challenge!

💞 Karen

Hi @200Karen! I'm also in Oregon. Best of luck on the next steps in your journey!

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

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