15 pounds to lose challenge- Feb. 1, 2023-April 30, 2023
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Last week I increased my daily calorie goal by 300 but stopped deducting my exercise calories. My average calorie burn through intentional exercise has been staying around 300 calories per day. I also started looking at my average calories for the week instead of looking at each day individually. I noticed over the weekend that I was not obsessing all day about what I was going to eat the way I was when I was deducting my exercise.
I'm back to enjoying this journey once again!7 -
Starting Weight: 158 lbs
Challenge Goal Weight: 147 lbs
04/01 -150
04/03 - 150
04/10 - 149.6
04/17 - 151.6
04/24 -
04/30 -
Apr Goal: 147 (3 lbs)
Apr Actual: (+1.6)
Apr Loss/Gain:
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: (6.4 lbs)6 -
Happy Monday Everyone,
I didnt' post my weigh in from last week so I'm adding it today. Will post this weeks later in the week :-)
58 year old 5'4" - GG from TN
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
1. 189.2 (-1) I have COVID ☹.
8. 190
15. 189.2
23. 189.5
29. 188. TOTAL LOSS FOR March is 2 Pounds down! March was a struggle to lose any weight...
April
5. 187.8 This is going in the right direction....
12.186.6 Every little bit counts!! Still going in the right direction
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26.
30. 180 FINISH!8 -
This challenge will end on April 30th. Let's make the next 10 days productive and healthy!!
Go Team!
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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
Feb 28 : 235.0 : ↓ 1.5 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.1
Mar 07 : 235.7 : ↑ 0.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.4
Mar 14 : 237.5 : ↑ 1.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.4
Mar 21 : 239.1 : ↑ 1.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.0
Mar 28 : 239.9 : ↑ 0.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.8
Apr 04 : 237.6 : ↓ 2.3 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.5
Apr 11 : 238.8 : ↑ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.7
Apr 18 : 238.4 : ↓ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.3
Apr 25 :
May 02 :
Goal weight : 220.0 : desired loss = 16.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 238.4 : gained 2.3 pounds in 11 weeks7 -
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 - 155.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
02/28 - 154.9 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then nothing
03/01 - 157.4 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/06 - 157.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/13 - 155.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/20 - 156.5 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/27 - 159.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
03/31 - 153.2 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/01 - 152.7 at 8:00 a.m. ...6.53 miles in 130 mins
04/03 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/10 - 155.1 at 7:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then nothing!
04/17 - 156.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/24 -
04/30 -
I hope everyone has success!
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@RubyRed427
Yay for losing the cast! The boot will be so much better but you may need a scooter as they may not let you put pressure on it still for awhile. Are they talking about any physical therapy for you?5 -
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’sWeight 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)-
02/06-195.6-(Trend Weight: 196.5)-
02/13-192.2-(Trend Weight: 195.2)-
02/20-194.0-(Trend Weight: 195.1)-
02/27-190.6 -(Trend Weight: 192.8)-
02/28-191.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)- Emotional eating and self-sabotage.
Feb Goal: 189.8
Feb Actual: 191.6
Feb Loss/Gain: 3.2 lbs LOST
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 3.2 lbs LOST
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.
03/01-191.6-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-
03/06-191.2-(Trend Weight: 193.0)-
03/13-189.4-(Trend Weight: 191.6)-
03/21-188.6-(Trend Weight: 190.3)-
03/28-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
03/31-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
Mar Goal: 186.6
Mar Actual: Unknown due to medical issues.
Mar Loss/Gain: Unknown
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: DNW Unknown
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.
04/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
04/04-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-
04/11-192.8-(Trend Weight: 192.8)- Well, clearly the scale will prove that it was a food-filled Holiday. Also, there was some travel involved which is never good for me. But the Holiday is over and my taxes have been picked up from a far-away city and I am home and ready to tackle my weight problem again. No excuses! I hope all of you who celebrate enjoyed a wonderful Easter.
04/18-187.8-(Trend Weight: 190.9)- Finally able to (kinda) confidently slash the 190’s off my colorful chart above. Feeling victorious for that even though I still have a LONG way to go. Celebrating myself over my accomplishments this past week and feel okay to say “Yay Me!”. Clearly I won’t make my 15 pound loss goal, so I am going to (at least) try for my April goal. I’m still so so happy that I’m making real progress and am feeling very grateful! The closer I get to the 170’s, the further the 190’s will be in the dust!
04/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
04/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Apr Goal: 186.6
Apr Actual: xxxxx
Apr Loss/Gain: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
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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. 668 continuous days now 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- 202 lbs 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.
2/26/23- 202.6 lbs Elliptical HIIT setting Fri, Sat & Sun, 150 minutes 9.89 miles -10.12 miles. So 40+ miles this week, since I took an extra day off on Friday. Waiting for the scale to show my efforts. :-(
3/1/23- 201 lbs Yippee!!!! January down 6 lbs, February down 6.4 lbs!!!
3/5/23- 200 lbs Elliptical Thurs, Fri & Sun 150 minutes for just over 10 miles each session. Finally glad to see a drop. I was hoping for Onederland though. Oh well, it's inevitable. Can't complain about 7.4 lbs since 2/1, in 4 1/2 weeks.
3/12-23- 205 lbs. Too many carbs lately. Elliptical HIIT setting on Friday & today (Babysitting on Sat) 150 minutes each day, just over 10 miles each day.
3/19/23- 206 lbs. Having a hard time eating less carbs, like before. Elliptical HIIT interval setting for 150 minutes on Thursday, Friday & today (my off work days) for 10+ miles each session.
3/26/23- 210 lbs :-( Elliptical HIIT setting only Friday and Sunday (too many errands & a hair appointment on Saturday) 150 minutes for 10+ miles each day.
4/1/23- 207.6 lbs.
4/2/23- 209 lbs. I need to get my head right and be more accountable to myself in this. I need to get back in control and off the carbs again. Back to my lower level of daily carbs(15g net +/- 3) and FOCUSED on what is best for me! Not short term enjoyment. Elliptical HIIT setting 150 minutes for 10.11 miles today (I do my elliptical like this 3x per week, on my off work days pretty religiously. Thursday, Friday & Sunday this week).
4/4/23- 204.8 lbs
4/5/23- 204.8 lbs Not my usual check in day but hopefully getting myself back on track, FINALLY!!! Was on track Sunday, Monday and Tuesday with my low carbs and it shows! Today I'm on track too!
4/9/23- 203.6 lbs Elliptical HIIT setting 150 minutes for 10.04 miles zones 2, 3 & 4.(Also same elliptical time on Friday & Saturday too). Meat & low carb veggies for Easter lunch today but I had a piece of a Dominican Pineapple cake. OMG! Not rich and a whipped cream icing but moist as a Rum cake. So delicious! Worth the calories & Carbs IMO.
4/16/23- 211.2 lbs
4/17/23- 214.8 lbs
4/18/23- 214.8 lbs. Leave for Oklahoma City tomorrow. Will be checking in and logging ad best as I can but not weighing. They don't have a scale. At least not last year.
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Hello
I’m doing A-OK
Still waiting for spring and waiting….
Our bathroom redo is almost done with the doors ready to hang.
And today, I'm back to isometric holds and trampoline cardio
February
1. 134.0
March
29. 132.0
April
12. 134.0
19. 132.2
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@jyoti_0 great you are doing better 🥳
@RubyRed427 with the cast off it’s
"PARTY TIME at Ruby’s 🎹 🎺 🪘
Congratulation on getting the cast off, enjoy your new freedom
Thanks for the April reminder to push for success 🚴🏻♀️ ✅
@swimmom_1 enjoy your trip 👍
💞 Karen
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59y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb 2022)
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)
3/1 127.6 (+0.6lbs)
3/7 127.6 (0)
3/15 126.7 (-0.9 lbs)
3/21 127.7 (+1 lb)
3/28 127.3 (-0.4 lbs)
4/5 127.8 (+0.5 lbs)
4/11 129.8 (+2.0 lbs)
4/17 129.7 (-0.1 lbs)
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Sorry. Posting late…
Highest Weight: 166
2/17-: 166
2/24- 163.8
3/3: 164.2
3/11: 163.4
3/17- 162.4
3/25- 165.2
4/1- 162
4/7- 163.4
4/15-1628 -
HW 170
02/01 - 165
02/08 -166.6
02/18-165
02/22 -165
03/01 -163.4
03/08 -164.2
Missed a few weeks.....
04/02 163.6
04/07 162.4
04/15 161.6
04/21 160
S L O W but headed down. I really wanted to be in the 150's this morning but no matter how many rings and other jewelry I removed, it remained at 160. Next week for sure!7 -
I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is 135-140.
Starting weight as of 1/3/22: 230 lbs
Jan 27: 164.7
Feb 3: 162.9
Feb 10: Away
Feb 18: 164.5
Feb 24: 163.4
Mar 3: 162.3
Mar 10: 162.2
Mar 17: 161.6
Mar 24: 161.3
Mar 31: 162.1
Apr 7: 161
Apr 15: 160.8
Apr 21: 160.6
Another small loss this week. Better than none but I was really hoping for a little more. For all my dedication it feels like my body is torturing me.
1 more weigh-in for this challenge and I was really hoping to be under 160. Come on body! Don't fail me now!!
Have a great week!
Revised Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (159.7)
Challenge Actual: 4.1 (160.6)
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Getting ready for some girlfriend therapy
Shopping and laughing my favorite pastimes
Happy Friday,
💞 Karen8 -
Happy Friday Everyone,
58 year old 5'4" - GG from TN
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
1. 189.2 (-1) I have COVID ☹.
8. 190
15. 189.2
23. 189.5
29. 188. TOTAL LOSS FOR March is 2 Pounds down! March was a struggle to lose any weight. I think Covid has set me back some with my overall weight loss this month..
TOTAL weight LOSS since February: 6.3
April
5. 187.8
12. 186.5 Better than expected after easter! I can feel very small changes and my clothes too.
21. 185.4. Still going in the right direction. Slow but steady. Starting to work out more and reach daily step goals.
26.
30. 180 FINISH!??
Hope everyone has a enjoyable and successful weight loss weekend! Hugs to everyone!
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I got my cast off and I'm doing ok. My leg and ankle are swollen and I'll do physical therapy which will help. I am so looking forward to going for a walk around the block or at the park. I have been walking very carefully because I don't want to reinjure myself.
I only lost a few pounds after the cast was removed. It seemed like it weighed 10 pounds but it was probably only 2-3 pounds.
One more week until our challenge is over.
Great posts!! You motivate me to do better!
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A (health-wise) turbulent month is over. Gained back 6 pounds and am back to my January plateau point. Now looking forward to the next challenge and restart the weight loss journey. Slow and steady wins in the long term
Best wishes to everyone in their efforts!
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