FALL 2023 Weight Loss Challenge (OCTOBER, NOVEMBER and DECEMBER ) A Continuation

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  • Cheery83
    Cheery83 Posts: 208 Member
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    theresab88 wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady I understand the struggle of wanting/craving sweets...it's horrible. My husband bought double salted black licorice when he was sick...it's a Dutch thing. Lol. While it has medicinal components, it kills my sweet tooth.

    We love it in Scandinavia to.
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,680 Member
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    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP(MY FITNESS PAL): Nov 17, 2016 200 lbs
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 189.5 lbs
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 180 lbs

    October 4: 195 lb I am really demoralized that I can gain 6 lbs overnight. My calorie intake was in line and not over. This just sucks. And it happens when I weigh in on Wednesday.
    October 11: 193 lbs
    October 18:
    October 25:
    October 31:

    October Goal: 186.5 lbs
    October Actual: 193 lbs
    October Loss:

    November 8:
    November 15:
    November 22:
    November 29:

    November Goal: 183.5 lbs
    November Actual:
    November Loss:

    December 6:
    December 13:
    December 20:
    December 27:

    December Goal: 180 lbs
    December Actual:
    December Loss:

    Weight loss for this week: 2 lbs
    Current challenge loss: +3.5 lbs
    Challenge Weight loss goal: 180 lbs
  • Patti241
    Patti241 Posts: 3,994 Member
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    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP(MY FITNESS PAL): 135
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 134
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 130


    October 4: 134
    October 11: 135
    October 16:
    October 23:
    October 30:

    October Goal: 133
    October Actual:
    October Loss:

    November 6:
    November 13:
    November 20:
    November 27:

    November Goal:
    November Actual:
    November Loss:

    December 4:
    December 11:
    December 18:
    December 25:

    December Goal:
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  • bduanemyfitness
    bduanemyfitness Posts: 75 Member
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    Ok, let's get this done. I have been "here" before and reached my then target weight (185). Then minor injuries, the dark days of Covid, and sloth took over! So here I am again. Interesting that my MD did not seem to care that I am 5 years older and right back to my heavy weight...But I care. Baby steps.

    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP (MY FITNESS PAL): Jan 2018 - 229 lbs
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 222 lbs (Oct 1, 2023).
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 204 lbs. - lose 25 lbs.

    October 2: 222.0
    October 9: 219.0
    October 16:
    October 23:
    October 30:

    October Goal: 215lbs
    October Actual:
    October Loss:

    November Goal: 209lbs
    December Goal: 202lbs

    Weight loss for this week: 3 lbs
    Current challenge loss: 3 lbs
    Challenge Weight loss goal: 25 lbs

  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,829 Member
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    theresab88 wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady I understand the struggle of wanting/craving sweets...it's horrible. My husband bought double salted black licorice when he was sick...it's a Dutch thing. Lol. While it has medicinal components, it kills my sweet tooth.

    @theresab88 I have never heard of that but I know that, unlike most folks, I absolutely LOVE black licorice in general. I didn't know there were medicinal properties to it? I am going to google that and find out more. In regards to cravings of any kind.....that's what is so hard to overcome. I think the secret is moderation and I haven't conquered that quite yet.
  • Cheery83
    Cheery83 Posts: 208 Member
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    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    theresab88 wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady I understand the struggle of wanting/craving sweets...it's horrible. My husband bought double salted black licorice when he was sick...it's a Dutch thing. Lol. While it has medicinal components, it kills my sweet tooth.

    @theresab88 I have never heard of that but I know that, unlike most folks, I absolutely LOVE black licorice in general. I didn't know there were medicinal properties to it? I am going to google that and find out more. In regards to cravings of any kind.....that's what is so hard to overcome. I think the secret is moderation and I haven't conquered that quite yet.

    The medicinal components are that. It might cause hypertension, lack of kalium and should be consumed in moderate quantity. But alot of people me included feel like it's soothing of nausea. A coworker claim that the reason I sometimes crave it is because I occasionally have low blood pressure. But it is really good.
  • refactored
    refactored Posts: 399 Member
    edited October 2023
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    @DarinGettingHawtin2013 @deepwoodslady @lifegoeson1999
    @evileyefirefly thank you for your support and insights. I appreciate it.
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,680 Member
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    Juslilly wrote: »
    Hi. I’m down 1.5 lbs this week. Happy to be in the 160’s again. It’s been a long time. Overall, I feel better. I’m not gasping for breath going up a flight of steps anymore. Im so glad I finally made up my mind to commit to this journey. Complaining about it wasn’t working for me. This is a better approach. And thank you to all of you here for your support. It does help keep me on track. Until next week…

    Starting weight: 171.5 lbs. (Down from 200 lbs. on July 1 2023)
    Challenge weight loss goal: 155

    October 2: 170.5 lbs.
    October 9: 169 lbs.
    October 16:
    October 23:
    October 30:

    October Goal: 166 lbs.
    October Actual:
    October Loss:

    November 6:
    November 13:
    November 20:
    November 27:

    November Goal: 160 lbs.
    November Actual:
    November Loss:

    December 4:
    December 11:
    December 18:
    December 25:

    December Goal: 155 lbs.
    December Actual:
    December Loss:

    Total weight loss for this challenge:

    Congratulations...👏
  • Lynn__W
    Lynn__W Posts: 873 Member
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    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP(MY FITNESS PAL): June 2021 175
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 173.4
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Dec 30th: 156

    October 2: 173.4
    October 9: 174.6
    October 16:
    October 23:
    October 30:

    October Goal: 169.?
    October Actual:
    October Loss:
  • MacLowCarbing
    MacLowCarbing Posts: 350 Member
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    theresab88 wrote: »
    @deepwoodslady I understand the struggle of wanting/craving sweets...it's horrible. My husband bought double salted black licorice when he was sick...it's a Dutch thing. Lol. While it has medicinal components, it kills my sweet tooth.

    Me too. I'm already preparing for Halloween, I'm making some treats for myself that I'm allowed to have (low carb, artificial sugar) so that if I get any temptations I'll at least stay in my lane.
  • Bemybestby60
    Bemybestby60 Posts: 1,680 Member
    edited October 2023
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    AnaKam wrote: »
    Bemybestby60 wrote: »
    STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP(MY FITNESS PAL): Nov 17, 2016 200 lbs
    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 189.5 lbs
    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 180 lbs

    October 4: 195 lb I am really demoralized that I can gain 6 lbs overnight. My calorie intake was in line and not over. This just sucks. And it happens when I weigh in on Wednesday.

    @Bemybestby60 : I was curious about why this would happen, as I would sometimes have a similar experience myself. I googled and found this:

    • last meal eaten later than usual
    • you had more sodium and carbs the day before (my guess was water weight)
    • you upped your fiber intake
    • constipated
    • hard strength training session
    … as well as a few others. I wouldn’t get discouraged if it seems like a fluke thing. Maybe your scale isn’t calibrated? Could be a number of things. Give it a google and see if anything sounds familiar. Regardless, stay focused on your good habits. You got this!

    Wow thank you for taking the time to look at causes. I think it is sodium in processed foods. I had canned soup and crackers that night. Not sure. Scale is good. Geez thanks again. Your input really made a difference.
  • lifegoeson1963
    lifegoeson1963 Posts: 10 Member
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    YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 285 lbs.

    YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 270 lbs. - lose 15 lbs.

    October 2: 285 lbs
    October 9: 288.2 lbs
    October 16: 287.2
    October 23:
    October 30:

    October Goal: 283 lbs
    October Actual:
    October Loss:

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