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15 pounds to lose challenge- May 1, 2023- July 31, 2023
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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!
💕Bobbi7 -
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.10 -
@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
💞 Karen4 -
Thanks Karen! I hope you enjoyed your 2 days off and are back on track.@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
I assume you are having success with fasting.4 -
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.
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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
💞 KarenMay 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 lbs5 -
@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
💞 Karen7 -
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)7 -
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:3 -
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 -
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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
June 13 190
I'm ok with this.
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A MOST informative article! IDK if you need a subscription to read it but I will post the link anyway.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/06/13/weight-loss-calories-fiber-microbiome/
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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)
6/14 124.9 (-1.3 lbs)
Pleasantly surprised at this weeks loss. I think the HIIT and the increase in protein may be doing the trick. Leaving tomorrow for vacation, hopefully I won't do too much damage.
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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 - 156.5 at 6.00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/19 -
06/26 -
06/30 -
June Gain or Loss -
Good luck everyone.
Chris5 -
HW 170
05/01 158.6
05/08 158.6
05/17 157.6
06/01 155.6
06/08 153.2
06/16 153.6
It seems I am stuck. I may have to adjust my expectations. Perhaps 150 will be a more realistic end goal for me.3 -
SunnyDays930 wrote: »HW 170
05/01 158.6
05/08 158.6
05/17 157.6
06/01 155.6
06/08 153.2
06/16 153.6
It seems I am stuck. I may have to adjust my expectations. Perhaps 150 will be a more realistic end goal for me.
150 sounds perfect to me!! I think your body has adjusted and that's it's set point.
Bravo!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 140-150
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
June 16: 158.4
Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
Challenge Actual: 1.2 (158.4)
Up again. Sigh.....
Have a great week!2 -
Hi friends,
We are heading on a vacation tomorrow. I plan on choosing healthy foods from the menus. We cooked several days this week- doctor's orders. She said no more eating out - cook healthy foods.
We plan on walking on the beach each morning. Reading books by the pool. I just want a relaxing, healthy vacation.
Hope you are well!
xo6 -
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): ?
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 : 240.4 : ↑ 3.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
Jun 26 :
Jul 03 :
Jul 10 :
Jul 17 :
Jul 24 :
Jul 31 :
Goal weight : 225.0 : desired loss = 14.4 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 240.4 : gained 1.0 pounds in 8 weeks4 -
@RubyRed427 - Have a wonderful vacation!3
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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
June 13 190
June 20 186.8
Finally going down. I'm losing about 1/2lb a day. I think it is because I'm eating very small breakfasts( sometimes skip breakfast)and lunches on days I work. When I get home I'm tired so eat small dinner also. I also stopped snacking after dinner.
Hope I can keep this up but I do need to eat a better lunch to keep up my energy at work.6 -
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)-
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!
06/20-196.8-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- I feel like I’ve just been wasting June. I really need to give it my all! The good news is that my trend weight (while moving a little throughout the week here & there) is still the same as last week even though my weight has went up. It is having faith in me that I haven’t had in myself. Time to show it that it was right!
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:3 -
@RubyRed427 Safe travels to you. Have a Marvelous time!1
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@Sistersue3285 Great work- looks like you found some strategies that work for you!
@deepwoodslady and @ginlee61 Thanks for your well wishes. Today, I had the most beautiful bowl of fruit- papaya, pineapple, watermelon, and chia seeds. I also swam laps in a pool.
@frankwbrown You are hovering in the 230s and that is awesome!
@deepwoodslady Love how you see the positive- trend weight is good. Let's see some fuchsia pink fonts soon! I know it can happen
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@cpanus Compared to your high weight, your current weight is really amazing! It takes so much effort and concentration to lose even a few pounds and you're down more than 30 pounds!4
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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 - 156.5 at 6.00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/19 - 154.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...DH's b'day...so much good food this weekend!!
06/26 -
06/30 -
June Gain or Loss -
Good luck everyone.
Chris5 -
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
19: 129.0 After a week on vacation I'm so HAPPY with my slight gain
Party at my house 🏄 🤸♀️ 💃 🕺 🏄 🤸♀️ 💃 🕺
💞 KarenMay 01: 134 lbs ✅ Weight Released G.T.= 4.8 🥳
June 01: 129.2 lbs ✅ Weight Released G.T.= //// 🥳
July 01: 1// lbs / July 31: 1//
✅ Weight Released G.T.= //// 🥳
CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL lbs
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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)
6/14 124.9 (-1.3 lbs)
6/22 126.1 (+1.2 lbs)
Not surprised by the post-vacay increase; could've been worse. Time to get back on track.3 -
I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY.
I started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is 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
June 16: 158.4
June 25: 158.3
Challenge Goal: 5 lbs (154.6)
Challenge Actual: 1.3 (158.3)
Not much progress losing anything but I'm maintaining pretty well. I have been sick for the past 5 days so workouts were spotty but fever is gone now so hoping to get back to my normal exercise routine.
Have a great week!3
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