15 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2023-October 31, 2023

SunnyDays930 · August 2023

My husband and I went out for dinner last night and split an entree and had one drink each. Not only is this good for our waistlines, it is good for our wallets. I noticed the couple sitting next to us at the bar were doing the exact same thing; splitting an entree. Most restaurant size portions are easily enough for 2 it seems.

chiquitayaya · August 2023

This will be just what I need! The weight has been sneaking up, based on what I read about my past attempts. After suffering almost total heart blockage and receiving a state of the art mini pacemaker in the ER, I feel I owe it to myself and everyone who jumped into action to save my life to try to improve my health and stay committed. I love LIFE after 81! My newest journey started the day of July 23, 2023. Down 5 lbs. Logging and no Wine!

shannonkelly08 · August 2023

SunnyDays930 wrote: »

Hi Everyone! I lost 20 lbs in 4 months but full disclosure, on Wegovy, which is prescribed for weight loss. I am now weaning off it...going 10 days between injections, instead of 7. I do not want to stay on this forever. My goal is to maintain my current weight of 150 lbs.
Best of luck to everyone! Thanks Ruby Red for continuing the challenge!

Hi @shannonkelly08 !

Hello right back!!!

shannonkelly08 · August 2023

TGIF all! I did a mid week weigh in and was down a pound and honestly motivated me…I hadn’t seen that number in a very, very long time!! I think this carb watching is the key for me!! Tuesday is my official weighin and will check back then!! Have a great weekend!!!

faithcreek · August 2023

I am in!

AdahPotatah2024 · August 2023

I'll join! 5'2 and about 155 lbs. I've gained 15 lbs since this time last year. I've been working from home since October, and that has contributed a lot to me being less active. Also, I've had a bit of a cake obsession.

md_long27 · August 2023

Hi! SW 142# want to get to 132#... excited for this challenge!

machchic · August 2023

Hello everyone, I have been on MFP on and off for over 10 yrs. and I keep coming back. I have been diagnosed with Subclinical Hyperthyroidism. For me this has caused weight gain instead of weight loss. I have just started a holistic program with a Dr. that has reversed people conditions. I have so many food restrictions to ID the problem so I am back to logging so My nutritionist can help me. Top ones: No Gluten, No soy, No corn, no dairy no processed foods. PERIOD. I have to give up alcohol after a wonderful summer of sitting on the patio drinking calories. LOL I have done it before and can do it again. Taking things 30 day at a time so this group seem to fit. I have not weighed in weeks, but I am sure I am in the 160's. Goal is 145. I also need to start lifting weights 3x week and walking daily.
Height 5'5" and 55 yrs. old.

200Karen · August 2023

Hi!! I am 65, 5'0" retiree living in Oregon.
My goal weight is 115-120.
Challenge Goal: 4 lbs

✅ Weigh-In
August
01: 125.0
07: 125.0 holding steady even with a few extra sweet treats 🏆 Love that I enjoyed eating out with family and friends and the scale remained the same. 🥳

Best wishes for your journey and new week 🥰
💞 Karen

May 1st: 134 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 4.8
June 1st: 129.2 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 0.8
July 1st: 128.4 lbs ✅ Weight Released = 3.4

CHALLENGE May-July WEIGHT LOSS TOTAL 9lbs

frankwbrown · August 2023

CHALLENGE: lose 11.1 pounds by October 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): 242 (gained 16 pounds in year three)
Aug 1st starting weight: 241.1 (7-day average)
Oct 31st goal weight: 230 (desired loss = 11.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

Aug 01 : 241.1 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Aug 07 : 240.8 : ↓ 0.3

daloverlyme · August 2023

Hello. two years ago I lost 100 pounds with a lot of hard work. My husband died of COVID at age 39 in Oct 2021 and I gave up, and gained. Being a widow at 30 was an eye opener. I need to do this for my children.

Aug 1st weight: 208
08/08 - 205 (-3)
08/15 -
08/22 -
08/29 -
08/31 -

3 month goal: 193
Final goal 160 lbs

Sistersue3285 · August 2023

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

August 1 185.2
August 8 183.0

deepwoodslady · August 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 12 pounds to land at 181.8
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31): 193.8
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.

08/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 195.2)- Albeit small, a loss is a loss and a good way to start a new month and a new challenge. Good luck everyone. Let’s make the last of summer count! I’m rooting for each and every one of you!

08/08-194.6-(Trend Weight: 195.6)- I had 3 bad days this week and I’m really paying for it. The scale went even higher earlier in the week because of 1 travel day, one festival day and one cereal binge day, but I’ve been putting in the work. I’m still one pound up but committed to doing everything I can before the next travel day derails me later in the month. I’ve been pre-logging, focusing on water and putting in 30 minutes of straight exercise along with my mild strength training. It adds up.

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Aug Start: 193.8
Aug Goal: 189.8 (4 pound loss)
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Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Weeks to Come

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kkruse08 · August 2023

Hi, I am new to this challenge. I have lost weight and gained almost all of it back. I am hoping to get rid of it and keep it off for good this time. Looking forward to Getting started and getting healthy.

cgm117 · August 2023

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

8/1 126.6
8/8 124.9 (-1.7 lbs)

I'm hoping this is the start of some consistent losses.

RubyRed427 · August 2023

Welcome friends! It's so great to see this challenge hopping!

200Karen · August 2023

@kkruse08 welcome and best wishes in your journey 👋
You found a great group, challenge and weekly accountability

💞 Karen

200Karen · August 2023

Here's my motivation meme for our new week

OK time for couch duty
Love Karen

shannonkelly08 · August 2023

Hello fellow challengers! Today is weigh-in day for me! My long range goal is to reach the 130’s and get my blood sugar into the normal range! My short term goal is to reach the 140’s by Sept 1 so here she goes!!

Aug 1: 152.1
Aug 8: 151.7

Have a great week!!

cpanus · August 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: 151.1 lbs
Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
08/01 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then NOTHING!!!
08/07 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
08/14 -
08/21 -
08/28 -
08/31 -
Aug Start - 151.1
Aug Goal - 148.0
Aug Actual -
Hope everyone has a good August!
Chris

15 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2023-October 31, 2023

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