15 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2023- July 31, 2023

savvyrose88 · June 2023

Starting Weight: 196.4 lbs
Current Weight: 195.0 lbs
Goal Weight (for this challenge): 180 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135 lbs

And here my weigh-in dates for this challenge:

6/1: 195.0
6/6: 194.6 (This is also my 75 Day SOFT Challenge 1st weigh in)
6/13:
6/20:
6/27:
7/4:
7/11:
7/18:
7/25:
7/31:

deepwoodslady · June 2023

My name is Donna. I am 63 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 177.6
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM April 30th): 192.6
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.

05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

05/02-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)-

05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)-

05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-

05/31-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- Calories under, Carbs over. May was a foodie month filled with many celebrations and some travel. June should be better! I’m traveling about 70 miles each way to a new movie theater today to see The Little Mermaid. It’s much closer than where we usually need to go to see a movie. It’s supposed to be high-tech with the reclining seats and food trays. I can’t wait to see both the theater and the movie! I gotta watch that popcorn though!

May Goal: 187.6
May Actual: 194.8
May Loss/Gain: 2.2 lbs. GAINED.
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.2 GAINED

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.

06/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- The movie was great (The Little Mermaid). The new theater was wonderful. It was a 75 mile drive to the theater each way. Lots of sitting and lots of food. Three full meals and a snack. None of the food was within plan. My pants are tight and I don’t want to know until tomorrow.

06/06-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I didn’t weigh this morning because I can feel the bloat and tightness after my all day travel yesterday and my Thai food for lunch and leftovers for a late dinner. I know I am up from last week, I have been weighing in all week and it has been nothing to brag about. I’ve got to do better. Clothing is feeling tight.

06/13-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

June Goal: xxxxx
June Actual: xxxxx
June Loss/Gain: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

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.

07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

July Goal: xxxxx
July Actual: xxxxx
July Loss/Gain: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

Sistersue3285 · June 2023

Sherri from BC.

Start weight 194.4lbs January 2023
May 1st weight 192
3 month goal 180 lbs
Final goal 150 lbs

May 3 191.6
May 9 189.6
May 16 191
May 23 191.6
May 30 190.4
June 6 189.4

cgm117 · June 2023

59y/o 5'5"
Highest weight: 131.6 (Feb 2022)
Goal weight: 120

5/3 128.9
5/8 128.4 (-0.5 lbs)
5/16 128.3 (-0.1 lbs)
5/24 128 (-0.3 lbs)
5/31 127.2 (-0.8 lbs)
6/6 126.2 (-1.0 lbs)

pettycoatjunction · June 2023

I started back to weighing on May 25th at 148.3 and ended May at 145.9. I’ll take that as a win! Have a few too many bumps in my schedule during June, but I’m shooting to be down 4 more pounds (that will be tough, but life will go on even if I don’t make it!)!!!

I’ve made it through the first road bump of visiting some friends and older family members. This meant more than I usually eat and lots of wine all 4 days. So, although I am up, it’s not as bad as it could be. 146.7 this morning. Next road bump is this weekend.

Let’s all keep moving…we can do this!

💕Bobbi

StepWise123 · June 2023

Hi everyone! I'm jumping back into this inspirational group this cycle. I started keeping track of calories, etc. more consistently for the last few weeks. This group worked so well for me last year, but now the weight is going back up and it's a struggle. I've gained back 10 pounds. That's a red line. I'm in my early 70s and try to stay active and my favorite activities are dancing (aerobic) and weights. I live in the rainy Northwest. Good luck everyone!

Checking in on Wednesdays …
May
05/02 – 140.5
05/10 – 142 (+1.5) vacation trip weight gain – sad!
05/17 - 142
05/24 - 141
05/31 - 14.5
Goal: 139 Actual: 141

June
06/07 – 141 – This is disappointing. I haven't been checking in but I've been still working on this...not much success so far. Need to move this needle. Never give up.
06/14 -
06/21 -
06/28 -
Goal: 138

cpanus · June 2023

Thanks, @RubyRed427 for posting this for us!!
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: 154.9 lbs
Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
05/01 - 153.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/08 - 156.8 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/15 - 157.7 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 6.72 miles in 123 mins
05/22 - 153.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/29 - 153.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/31 - 154.1 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
May Gain or Loss - +.5
06/01 – 158.6 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing
06/05 - 157.0 at 5:20 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/12 -
06/19 -
06/26 -
06/30 -
June Gain or Loss -
Good luck everyone.
Chris

goyologo · June 2023

BW: 163.4
GW: 148.4

May
05/02 - 163.4
05/09 - 161.4
05/16 - 159.8
05/23 - 161.2
05/30 - 161.2

June
06/06 - 159.0
06/13 -
06/20 -
06/27 -

July
07/04 -
07/11 -
07/18 -
07/25 -
07/31 -

SunnyDays930 · June 2023

HW 170

05/01 158.6
05/08 158.6
05/17 157.6
06/01 155.6
06/08 153.2

GinLee61 · June 2023

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

Apr 28: 159.6
May 5: 158.2
May 12: 158.4
May 19: 158.6
May 26: 158.4
June 2: 159.3
June8: 156.7

Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
Challenge Actual: 2.9 (156.7)

Total loss to date: 73.3 lbs

After pretty much maintaining for over a month my body finally gave up a couple pounds. Proof that not giving up does eventually pay off.

Have a great week!

pettycoatjunction · June 2023

Just a retired 64 years young gal from Oregon, looking to be 15 pounds lighter and a bit less lumpy in my clothes! I am also doing intermittent fasting and would like to limit my alcohol to 5/10 days (or less).

SW May 25th 148.3
GW 130

6/1. 146.3
6/2. 146.2. Notice all of the possible speed bumps I have this round?
6/3. Road-trip 🍷
6/4. Road-trip 🍷
6/5. Road-trip 🍷
6/6. 147.7
6/7. 146.7
6/8. 145.7

Slow but steady… June is always a busy month!
💕Bobbi

RubyRed427 · June 2023

My doctor is very concerned about me. I wrote to her saying I am falling apart.

She wrote to me and said:
This is the summer to focus solely on your health.

1. Go swimming and exercise in a pool.
2. Get rid of any junk in the house
3. Do not eat out; cook at home.
4. Sleep 7-8 hrs.
5. meditate

I really must take her advice. My life I believe depends on it.
At work, I hit my breaking point. I have to get healthy and be at peace- that will help me cope.

200Karen · June 2023

@RubyRed427 we’re cheering you on for a healthy new season 📣 and a perfect new plan

@GinLee61 congratulations for waiting out your weight release ⭐️ 🏆 ⭐️

After 2 days off my nutrition goals I’m back on track. Counting calories and intermittent fasting has me feeling better 🥳🥳🥳💞

Best wishes to all
💞 Karen

RubyRed427 · June 2023

200Karen wrote: »

@RubyRed427 we’re cheering you on for a healthy new season 📣 and a perfect new plan

@GinLee61 congratulations for waiting out your weight release ⭐️ 🏆 ⭐️

After 2 days off my nutrition goals I’m back on track. Counting calories and intermittent fasting has me feeling better 🥳🥳🥳💞

Best wishes to all
💞 Karen

Thanks Karen! I hope you enjoyed your 2 days off and are back on track.
I assume you are having success with fasting.

RubyRed427 · June 2023

pettycoatjunction wrote: »

Just a retired 64 years young gal from Oregon, looking to be 15 pounds lighter and a bit less lumpy in my clothes! I am also doing intermittent fasting and would like to limit my alcohol to 5/10 days (or less).

SW May 25th 148.3
GW 130

6/1. 146.3
6/2. 146.2. Notice all of the possible speed bumps I have this round?
6/3. Road-trip 🍷
6/4. Road-trip 🍷
6/5. Road-trip 🍷
6/6. 147.7
6/7. 146.7
6/8. 145.7

Slow but steady… June is always a busy month!
💕Bobbi

I hope you had a great road trip!!

I know that I have been drinking so many wasted calories with wine. For me, it has all gone to my belly along with menopause. Ugh.

200Karen · June 2023

Hi!! I am 65, 5'0" retiree living in Oregon.
My final goal weight is 115-120.
Challenge Goal: 8 lbs
🏆For May: 1st 134 lbs, RELEASED 4.8 lbs

Weekly Focus:
Track Weigh
Intermittent Fasting 12/12 “yes it’s working 🥳”
Log Nutrition
ST 60” & Cardio 90”

✅ Weigh-In
June
01: 129.2
05: 128.8
12: 128.6 plateauing
Next week, I’m hopeful I can hold steady while on vacation

💞 Karen

May 01: 134 lbs 🥳 May G.T. Weight Released 4.8

June 01: 129.2 lbs / June 30: 1//
🥳 June G.T. weight released //

July 01: 1// lbs / July 31: 1//
🥳 July G.T. weight released //

CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL lbs

200Karen · June 2023

@RubyRed427 Yes I'm really impressed with my 12 hour IF
At night I'm a little hungry but the extra protein seems to be the answer
Best wishes as you continue to work with your doctor to find the right plan for you
Enjoy your journey

Best Wishes to ALL
💞 Karen

frankwbrown · June 2023

CHALLENGE: lose ~14 pounds by July 31st (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
1st 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)
3rd anniversary weight (7/10/2023): 226 (trying to get down to at least last year's weight)
May 1st starting weight: 239 (7-day average)
July 31st goal weight: 225 (desired loss = 14.4 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

May 01 : 239 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
May 08 : 240.1 : ↑ 0.7
May 15 : 237.8 : ↓ 2.3 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.6
May 22 : 236 235.8 : ↓ 2.0 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.6
May 29 : 237.4 : ↑ 1.6 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.0
Jun 05 : 237.3 : ↓ 0.1 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.1
Jun 12 : 236.7 : ↓ 0.6 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.7
Jun 19 :
Jun 26 :
Jul 03 :
Jul 10 :
Jul 17 :
Jul 24 :
Jul 31 :

Goal weight : 225.0 : desired loss = 14.4 pounds in 13 weeks (not gonna happen!)
Actual weight : 236.7 : actual loss = 2.7 pounds in 7 weeks (a little progress at least)

deepwoodslady · June 2023

My name is Donna. I am 63 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 177.6
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM April 30th): 192.6
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.

05/01-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

05/02-193.6-(Trend Weight: 192.3)-

05/09-194.2-(Trend Weight: 193.3)-

05/16-193.6-(Trend Weight: 194.3)-

05/23-197.0-(Trend Weight: 195.5)-

05/30-194.2-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-

05/31-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)-

May Goal: 187.6
May Actual: 194.8
May Loss/Gain: 2.2 lbs. GAINED.
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.2 GAINED

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.

06/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

06/06-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I didn’t weigh this morning because I can feel the bloat and tightness after my all day travel yesterday and my Thai food for lunch and leftovers for a late dinner. I know I am up from last week, I have been weighing in all week and it has been nothing to brag about. I’ve got to do better. Clothing is feeling tight.

06/13-195.4-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- Up from my last weigh-in but down from some weigh-in’s this week. That’s the definition of truly up & down. I know I need to refocus. I’ve all but given up on exercise this past month. Laziness. In a funk. Tired and Weary. All of the above!

06/20-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/27-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

June Goal: xxxxx
June Actual: xxxxx
June Loss/Gain: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

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.

07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

July Goal: xxxxx
July Actual: xxxxx
July Loss/Gain: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

goyologo · June 2023

BW: 163.4
GW: 148.4

May
05/02 - 163.4
05/09 - 161.4
05/16 - 159.8
05/23 - 161.2
05/30 - 161.2

June
06/06 - 159.0
06/13 - 157.8
06/20 -
06/27 -

July
07/04 -
07/11 -
07/18 -
07/25 -
07/31 -

15 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2023- July 31, 2023

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