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

shannonkelly08 · August 2023

Hey everyone!! I hope you are all keeping well! Today is weigh-in day and honestly I wasn’t going to! I had a very stressful, mentally draining week which resulted in binge eating and 3-4 days of eating out! I thought well no sense trying to deny what happened and faced the scale and up 1lb. It wasn’t as bad as I thought! The difference was watching my carbs even if I made unhealthy choices and I added more minutes to the treadmill…this saved me…I think lol So a new week and new goals! This week I plan to stay under my calorie goal and add an extra 30 minutes of walking whether that is the treadmill or going to our local indoor walking track! My mindset is starting to shift and I couldn’t be more happy!! Have a great week all and for those who are struggling with forest fires, please stay safe ❤️

Aug 1: 152.1
Aug 8: 151.7
Aug 15: 150.8
Aug 22: 151.6

Shannon

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 -203 (-2)
08/22 -200 (-3)
08/29 -
08/31 -

3 month goal: 193
Final goal 160 lbs

Sistersue3285 · August 2023

Sherri for BC

January 2023 weight 194.4
May 1st weight 192
August 1st weight 185
3 month goal 179
Final goal 150

August 1 185.2
August 8 183.0
August 15 183.4
August 22 184.4 oops up..
I know why. Started eating too much bread & carbs this week. Going to have to get back on track.

200Karen · August 2023

OK this last week has been an eye opener
Being stuck inside and overeating sure didn’t help my health plans
I gained back all my hardwork loss and then some 😫

Today is already a good day, I got my cardio, & ST goals done.
Now for the rest of the day I'm eating responsible 👍
NO REALLY ✅ 🏆

👋

Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 65 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
My goal weight is 115-120.

Weekly Focus:
Track Weight
Intermittent Fasting
Log Nutrition
ST 60” & Cardio 90”

AUGUST TO OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 4 lbs

✅ Weigh-In
August
01: 125.0
07: 125.0
14: 124.0
21: 126.0

LET'S ALL have a great New Week
💞 Karen

AUGUST TO OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 4 lbs
August 1st: 125
September 1st:
October 1st:

MAY TO JULY CHALLENGE:
May 1st: 134 lbs TO July 31: 125 lbs
TOTAL LOSS 9 lbs 🥳

Sistersue3285 · August 2023

@200Karen ...you can do it. I know what it is like getting of track. I did the same this week. Started eating way too many carbs as they were the quickest and easiest things to grab.
Good Luck Everyone

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)
8/16 126.3 (+1.4 lbs)

CloverDemeter · August 2023

I had a feeling last week was dehydration from a fun night out, but that's okay! Still trending down and happy to be in the 180s still! I have my goals, but honestly any trend downward and healthier is fine by me! Slow and steady!

Starting (January '23): 199.4 lbs
August 1st: 192.6 lbs.
October 31st Goal: ~169-174 lbs.

Aug 1: 192.6
Aug 2: 190.6
Aug 9: 190.2
Aug 16: 186.4
Aug 23: 189.0

August Goal: 184.0 lbs.
Current Challenge Loss: 3.6 lbs

plcarpenter · August 2023

What do I need to do to join this challenge?

Sistersue3285 · August 2023

plcarpenter wrote: »

What do I need to do to join this challenge?

Hi...you have already joined by posting on the this group.
We just weigh-in weekly post our gains or losses and try to encourage each other.
If you have any advice or things that work for you post them if you want to as we are always looking for different ideas.
Welcome

RubyRed427 · August 2023

plcarpenter wrote: »

What do I need to do to join this challenge?

Hi! Just participate and write a post when you feel like it. Some people post once a week to keep motivated and keep us motivated.

RubyRed427 · August 2023

Hi friends,
I am back to school and so far, I feel really good. Last year, the stress was so awful. This year, so far, I feel better mentally and physically.

Positive moments this week:
Packed a lunch every day (including last week). (Decided to pack something I actually like to eat instead of totally healthy; this is because I will enjoy my lunch instead of snack and crave chocolate.)
Less alcohol in the evening means less snacking and calories and better sleep.
Getting over 10,000 steps each day at work! That's 3,000 more steps than last year.
Lost four pounds since the start of this challenge.

Negatives:
Have not gone to work out after work; we are trying to cook at home instead of take out so I get home, rest and cook.... will need to manage that better.
Have not meditated or read a book like I had planned this week.

GinLee61 · August 2023

I am a 5'3" retiree living in upstate NY and started tracking again with MFP in January 2022.
My final goal weight is 145.

Highest weight as of 1/3/22: 230 lbs

July 31: 158.7
Aug 4: 158.2
Aug 11: 157.4
Aug 18: 158.2
Aug 25: 158.2

Challenge Goal: 4 lbs (154.7)
Challenge Actual: .5 lbs

Have a great week!

deepwoodslady · August 2023

@plcarpenter Welcome! So glad you are here!

RubyRed427 · August 2023

8/1: 206
8/26: 201

Yesterday, I got 18,362 steps. 10,000 at work and the rest in the evening. I went to a great concert with my daughter. We walked a lot to and from the venue. Today, my feet are sooooo sore. I am going to a foot spa nearby. Looking forward to it.

Fitbit says I have 80,883 steps this week. Yahoo!

machchic · August 2023

Aug 1 160
Aug 9 158.2
Aug 15 156.6
Aug 26 155.2

This week was a bit hungry, have not started to work out but will next week. Maybe Sunday a nice treadmill or outside walk. No alcohol 20 days, I am getting use to it, and not having the witching moment every evening craving a drink. This is all about my health, not me (my other bad self) Hoping to see continued weightloss.

frankwbrown · August 2023

CHALLENGE: lose 11.1 pounds by October 31st (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly review: year 1: ↓87 lbs; year 2: ↓18 lbs; year 3: ↑16 lbs; year 4: ↓↑???
Aug 1st starting weight: 241.1 (7-day average)
Oct 31st goal weight: 230 (desired loss = ~11 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
Aug 14 : 242.9 : ↑ 2.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.8
Aug 21 : 242.1 : ↓ 0.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
Aug 28 : 241.9 : ↓ 0.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 0.8

Sistersue3285 · August 2023

Sherri in BC
August 1 185.2
August 8 183.0
August 15 183.4
August 22 184.4 oops up..
I know why. Started eating too much bread & carbs this week. Going to have to get back on track.
August 29 184.6. Was snacking alot this week. I have been dealing with a Migraine and TMJ pain for a week. You think with jaw pain I would stop eating but NO..I ate more. Have an appointment Friday with my pain Dr and hope he can do something for me. He does walk in so I may try to get in to see him today.
We are still dealing with alot of smoke. Today is really bad.

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)-

08/08-194.6-(Trend Weight: 195.6)-

08/15-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

08/22-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

08/29-191.8-(Trend Weight: 196.0)- I took my older friend out for dinner last night at a new little restaurant that opened recently about 16 miles down the road. It’s a little dive because it opened in a very old place that had been closed for 20 years. You can imagine the critter residue as it pretty much sits in the middle of the woods with nothing around it for miles and miles. It took a long time to get through all the inspections and water testing (new well) but it finally opened. In small towns like mine, we like to support small local business and each other so lots of people were there to enjoy and congratulate. It really is a little Andy Griffith-like in small towns like mine so, of course, we had to go. I chose my dinner carefully which kept the calories and carbs down. It was a nice evening. I finally inched my way back into a tiny bit of exercise yesterday after some potty/tummy troubles the last few days. I can feel my guts are still slightly inflamed but at least their not full! It’s raining and gloomy here today so handymen will be shifting gears and working inside. They were originally scheduled to replace a pipe on the roof. I won’t be able to exercise until this evening but will push myself to get it in. I’m usually so tired in the evenings, especially when it’s raining so heavily. It’s dark (need the lights on) and cold. I’m about ready to turn on the heat. Very strange weather in August, even for Michigan.

08/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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

Challenge Weeks to Come

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Sept Start: xxxxx
Sept Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Sept Actual: 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.

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Oct Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

200Karen · August 2023

Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 65 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
My goal weight is 115-120.

✅ Weigh-In
August
01: 125.0
28: 126.0 holding after a rollercoaster ride 🎡

I’ve been unmotivated to eat right.
This started, 2 weeks ago. I was unable to go to the gym because of the air quality, then I added fear of covid returning. Which has me thinking gyms are so dirty and on & on until I was eating surgery treats, and feeling lethargic.
YES I know this will pass, this isn’t how you are and ALL that …
I am hopeful venting will revive my strength and positive attitude.  
OK that’s it 😂 thanks for listening

Back to deep breathing and smiling ✅

👋

@RubyRed427 best wishes as you start the new school year
Glad you are feeling so upbeat and inspired 💞

@Sistersue3285 🙏🏻 prayers you was able to see your pain doctor and found relief

@frankwbrown congrats on your loss 👍

@machchic bet you will see the continuing weight loss 🏆
I've been doing Intermittent Fasting for about 2 months and it helped with my uncontrollable late night eating

@deepwoodslady your town sounds wonderful as did Monday's night dining with your friend at the newly opened restaurant. Prayers for relief with your tummy troubles 🧡

@plcarpenter Welcome to the group 😁

Hello & Best wishes to ALL

💞 Karen

AUGUST TO OCTOBER CHALLENGE
WEIGHT LOSS GOAL 4 lbs
August 1st: 125
September 1st:
October 1st:
October: 31st

MAY TO JULY CHALLENGE:
May 1st: 134 lbs TO July 31: 125 lbs
TOTAL LOSS 9 lbs 🥳

heathermckillop · August 2023

Hi everyone. I’ve been useless at posting my weight but I’ve been recording it:
2nd aug - 153lbs
16th aug - 150.8lbs
23rd aug - 150lbs

So it’s slowly coming down but that’s ok! Will see what tomorrow brings 😊

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

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