15 pounds to lose challenge- Feb. 1, 2023-April 30, 2023
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Quick peek before heading to the canyon with the neighbor’s terrier Dilli, she is a great walker and by herself we should have a good workout.
For our newly remodeled bathroom, I had to shop online for coral colored bathroom rugs and of course a few extra goods for myself.
💞 Karen4 -
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 : 238.3 : ↓ 0.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.2
May 02 :
Goal weight : 220.0 : desired loss = 16.1 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 238.3 : gained 2.2 pounds in 12 weeks4 -
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)-
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!
04/25-190.4-(Trend Weight: 191.0)- I’ve been doing horribly this past week. I’ve got to get my head straight and also get back to exercising again. Doing my housework and documenting it as exercise on MFP is simply NOT enough for me. I’ve also got to consistently log my food. It really makes a hard day so much easier and is the key to success for me. Blah, Blah, Blah I can keep talking, but actions speak louder than words, don’t they?
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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Hi....just checking in. I will be back for the May contest. Have a regular schedule for work so should have a regular day to weigh in and post.7
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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 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/30 -
I hope everyone has success!
Chris6 -
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)
4/25 129.2 (-0.5 lbs)
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I’m regretting last month’s eating and exercise habits and upcoming blood work.
Will talk to the doctor about giving me 2-3 weeks to turn the unhealthy trend around.
Thinking of you
💞 Karen5 -
Hello Everyone!
58 year old 5'4" - GG from TN
Just so ya know----Im coming back with my final weigh on the 30th ...Hoping its just a little better than todays weigh in
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 1.2 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: 6.5
April
5. 187.8
12. 186.5 Better than expected after Easter! I can feel very small changes in 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.
27. 184.5 (3.3 pound loss for this month SO FAR....and an even 10 pounds since the start! )
30. 180 FINISH!??
Hope everyone has a enjoyable and successful weight loss weekend! Hugs to everyone!
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I heard a story on the news yesterday about a weight loss injection about to hit the market called Tirzepatide. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer, is trying to fast track it with the FDA. People on this loss about 20% of their body weight. It is predicted that this will become the MOST prescribed and used medicine in the world and will be a game changer for weight loss.
I am on Wegovy which may or may not be the same thing; mine is already FDA approved and available. I finished my first month and am down 8 lbs with no side effects. I have just moved up to the next dose. You do 4 of each amount as it builds up in your system. So far so good. HOWEVER this is a very expensive drug and I cannot stay on it forever due to the cost. I talked to my Dr about this and she said some of her patients, once they hit their goals, have successfully weaned off it without regaining the weight. She did not recommend just stopping it even though it won't harm you, you may regain the weight. I really do hope with some competition, these medicines will become affordable to all. Obesity has such serious medical implications that one would THINK insurance companies would offer coverage to prevent the other costly issues one can develop from being heavy.4 -
I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is between 135-145.
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
Apr 28: 159.6
Whew, finally a little whoosh this week.
Hello 150's!! Nice to see you again. It's been around 15 years since we last met.
Met my goal to be under 160 by the end of April. I've been in the 160's since mid-December so it felt like it took forever. And....(drumroll) I have officially lost 70 lbs!
I want to lose at least another 15. Maybe more but I'll wait to decide my final goal after I see my doctor again in a few months.
Have a great week everyone! Hope to see you all again for the next round of this challenge.
Revised Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (159.7)
Challenge Actual: 5.1 (159.6)
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SunnyDays930 wrote: »I heard a story on the news yesterday about a weight loss injection about to hit the market called Tirzepatide. Eli Lilly, the manufacturer, is trying to fast track it with the FDA. People on this loss about 20% of their body weight. It is predicted that this will become the MOST prescribed and used medicine in the world and will be a game changer for weight loss.
I am on Wegovy which may or may not be the same thing; mine is already FDA approved and available. I finished my first month and am down 8 lbs with no side effects. I have just moved up to the next dose. You do 4 of each amount as it builds up in your system. So far so good. HOWEVER this is a very expensive drug and I cannot stay on it forever due to the cost. I talked to my Dr about this and she said some of her patients, once they hit their goals, have successfully weaned off it without regaining the weight. She did not recommend just stopping it even though it won't harm you, you may regain the weight. I really do hope with some competition, these medicines will become affordable to all. Obesity has such serious medical implications that one would THINK insurance companies would offer coverage to prevent the other costly issues one can develop from being heavy.
I agree. That would worry me too- that I would gain it back. I'm happy you don't have any side effects. I do wish insurance companies would offer easy coverage.3 -
Nearing the end of the challenge. I'll post my stats soon.
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2/4 200 lbs
2/11 198.8 lbs.
2/17 197.8
2/19 196.8
2/26 196.2
3/4 196.1
3/12 ??? (broken leg- cannot yet stand on the cast to weigh)
3/19 201.6 with cast and clothes on so I’d say I’m about where I was o 3/4
3/28 201 with cast on
4/6 200.1 with cast on
4/13 202 with cast on
4/27 203 CAST OFF - what a disappointment. I fluctuate too much because of salty foods.
Last week's goals:
YES Eat green veggies each day
NO Eat one fruit each day- I rarely do.
Overall, I'm not happy with my lack of progress. I allow myself too many treats or I seize the moment, too much.
I can barely walk. My torn ligaments on my ankle and top of the foot were quite impaired in a cast for 6 weeks. The bone in my leg healed great. But now, the ankle is so swollen. So, I cannot exercise like I thought I would be able to.
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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
04/30 159.4
total loss 5.6 lbs
Obviously I was hoping for better. There is always room for improvement. I'll see you on the new thread!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)-
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!
04/25-190.4-(Trend Weight: 191.0)- I’ve been doing horribly this past week. I’ve got to get my head straight and also get back to exercising again. Doing my housework and documenting it as exercise on MFP is simply NOT enough for me. I’ve also got to consistently log my food. It really makes a hard day so much easier and is the key to success for me. Blah, Blah, Blah I can keep talking, but actions speak louder than words, don’t they?
04/30-192.6-(Trend Weight: 191.8)-
Apr Goal: 186.6
Apr Actual: 192.6
Apr Loss/Gain: 0.2 lbs. LOST from my mid-April (first) weigh-in.
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.2 lbs. LOST for the challenge
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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 - 156.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty and then 60 min workout w/trainer
04/30 - 154.9 at 7:00 a.m. ...7.01 miles in 138 mins
I hope everyone has success!
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Chris, awesome 40 lb weight loss! Way to go!3
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Update final
Hello everyone. I am 5'3'' female turning 55 this month. I thought this would be a great challenge to ramp up my motivation on getting healthier!
Goal weight: 130
2/5 146.8
2/12 145.0 Three days of light exercise this week.
2/19 144.0 Same light exercise and portion control!
2/26 142.8 Portion control mostly. Want to ramp up exercise next week.
3/5 142.6 Exercise did not happen this week. On a good note, I did not gain :-)
3/12 141.8 Two days hiking
3/19 Travel week
3/25 138.8 Back to portion control and exercise next week.
4/1 138.2 Light exercise 5 days this week.
4/9 139.8 Up this week. Was doing great with exercise until an eye injury, then followed by eating comfort food the rest of the week...because that makes everything better...lol! Back on track this next week.
4/15 136.2 Didn't get as much exercise this week, but managed to lose a little.
4/23 Out of pocket
4/30 138.8 Well up a couple lbs for the final weigh in. Still glad for this challenge and will be hopping in the next one!1
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