Hall🎃ween Challenge! It isn't as scary as it sounds! 👻

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  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,674 Member
    Wrong direction!?! But I was 227 this morning so I’ve turned myself around. Now to keep moving downward.

    SW - 225.9
    October GW - lbs 219.9

    6 Oct - 228.1
    13 Oct - 229.2
    20 Oct -
    27 Oct -
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - lbs
  • Valveta
    Valveta Posts: 30 Member
    Hi,
    I know it's mid-month already, but I'd love to join y'all. I've been losing 1lb. a week since October 1st.
    My goal is to lose about 30 lbs. by eating fewer calories each day without intentionally restricting any essential nutrients and doing atleast 30 minutes of intentional exercise everyday.

    Starting weight on August 27- 180 lbs.
    Current weight- 166 lbs.
    October goal weight - 160 lbs.
    Overall goal weight- 135 lbs.

    October 2- 168 lbs.
    October 9- 167 lbs.
    October 16- 166 lbs.
    October 22-
    October 29-
    October 31-

    October's Total Loss - 3 lbs.
  • x9ghbfsb5t
    x9ghbfsb5t Posts: 3 Member
    Just got the app & this seems like an attainable challenge.

    SW 218
    October GW 213
    Oct 8. 210 this was a rough week energy wise. Before starting I knew that I consumed a lot of sugar but didn’t really realize how much until this week. No pop, no juice, no candy, no chocolate. Grateful I have supportive co-workers. Beside tired, I may have also been cranky.
    Oct 16. 209 the sugar cravings are much less this week. Hope you are all doing well.
  • haslam5
    haslam5 Posts: 38 Member
    edited October 2023
    My goal weight is 175 by June 2024. That’s about 2.5-3 pounds a month! Let’s get it!!!
    Overall starting weight (June 2023) 216 LBS
    October SW: 200 lb
    Month end weight: 196

    6 Oct - 199
    13 Oct- 200.2 (seems like I am going in the wrong direction)
    20 Oct - 199 (yeah!! going in the right direction)
    27 Oct -
    31 Oct -

    October total weight loss:
  • Sdun1112002
    Sdun1112002 Posts: 38 Member
    October sw 226
    October 31 gw 216
    Oct 6 222
    Oct 13 217 Well that paid off this week. Been walking 3xs a day for 20 min and eating high protein lower carb.
    Oct 20 217 I’m not sure why the scale didn’t budge. The only thing I can think of is that my sleep wasn’t great this week. Frustrating but I’m hopeful to bring the goal next week we have 11 days ladies!!
    Oct 27
    Oct 31

    I’ve been stuck at this weight for two years I start out strong lose a little then lose motivation and gain it back. So, I’d like to have help staying motivated. It helps to have someone to be accountable. Thanks for making this group.

  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Starting weight January 1st: 224.5
    January weight lost: 7.7 pounds
    February weight lost: 5 pounds
    March weight lost: 6 pounds
    April weight lost: 6.5 pounds
    May weight lost: 2.6 pounds
    June weight lost: 1.6 pounds
    July weight lost: 1.3 pounds
    August weight lost: up 1 pound
    September weight loss: 1.8 pounds
    2023 Weight lost through September is 25.9 pounds

    Weight loss goal for October: 2 pounds
    🎃🐈‍⬛October🍂🌻
    October 1: 199.7 Happy October 1st
    October 4: 200.1
    October 11: 198.8 🎃
    October 18: 199.3 👻
    October 31:
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    I am on a roll! I probably won't hit my October goal but I should drop below 280, which would awesome! Will be taking a progress pic tomorrow morning (didn't have time this morning).

    SW - 285.6 lbs
    GW - 275 lbs


    9 Oct (late - vacation) - 285.8 lbs
    14 Oct - (late - business) - 284.0 lbs
    20 Oct - 281.2 lbs
    27 Oct -
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - ? lbs




  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,674 Member
    SW - 225.9
    October GW - lbs 219.9

    6 Oct - 228.1
    13 Oct - 229.2
    20 Oct - 228.6 I'll be happy to get back to my October starting weight at this pace!
    27 Oct -
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - lbs
  • AnaKam
    AnaKam Posts: 16 Member

    Hi everyone! I like this format, and I found this group late. Better late than never, let’s see what I can do by end of the month! My first time participating in any of these Community forums, so I hope I’m doing this right! 🤗

    Goal weight is 130lbs (no specific date yet since I missed my “goal weight by 65years old” 🤨). However, I’m feeling 8/2025 should be realistic and VERY doable, taking into account ‘life & excuses’ but staying VERY optimistic throughout this latest journey! I know myself, and am taking into consideration self care in which I tend to ‘indulge’! 😬

    Oct SW: 170 lbs
    Month end goal weight: 167.5

    Oct 20: 168.1 lbs (1.9 lb loss)
    Oct 27:
    Oct 31:
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    nebslp wrote: »
    SW - 225.9
    October GW - lbs 219.9

    6 Oct - 228.1
    13 Oct - 229.2
    20 Oct - 228.6 I'll be happy to get back to my October starting weight at this pace!
    27 Oct -
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - lbs

    You can do this! You have 11 days to make a change. Start planning your meals ahead of time and prepare them if you can ahead of time, and you'll see a big difference. And don't forget to drink your water!
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    AnaKam wrote: »
    Hi everyone! I like this format, and I found this group late. Better late than never, let’s see what I can do by end of the month! My first time participating in any of these Community forums, so I hope I’m doing this right! 🤗

    Goal weight is 130lbs (no specific date yet since I missed my “goal weight by 65years old” 🤨). However, I’m feeling 8/2025 should be realistic and VERY doable, taking into account ‘life & excuses’ but staying VERY optimistic throughout this latest journey! I know myself, and am taking into consideration self care in which I tend to ‘indulge’! 😬

    Oct SW: 170 lbs
    Month end goal weight: 167.5

    Oct 20: 168.1 lbs (1.9 lb loss)
    Oct 27:
    Oct 31:

    Welcome, AnaKam! Late is all right, we're just glad to have you aboard! I do plan on starting another thread in November, so join us then too.
  • Valveta
    Valveta Posts: 30 Member
    @jopa2012 - I like that you take progress pictures too. I just took my 6 week progress pictures. I think it's very helpful to see the progress. Especially when the scale moves slow. I also take my measurements. You're doing great! Let's finish this month on top!😃

    @nebsip - Don't over think it. You've got this! Keep up the great progress. 👍

    @Sdun1112002 - You can do it! You have a good plan. When my scale gets stuck, I eat a few less calories for 2 days. Then, I start losing weight again 〽️

    @haslam5 - You're making great progress! Remember slow and steady, this isn't a race. 🔑

    @AnaKam @x9ghbfsb5t & @jm216 - 💪Stay strong!💪

    Starting weight on August 27- 180 lbs.
    Current weight- 166 lbs.
    October goal weight - 160 lbs.
    Overall goal weight- 135 lbs.

    October 2- 168 lbs.
    October 9- 167 lbs.
    October 16- 166 lbs.
    October 21- 165 lbs.
    October 28-
    October 31-

    October's Total Loss - 3 lbs.
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    Valveta wrote: »
    @jopa2012 - I like that you take progress pictures too. I just took my 6 week progress pictures. I think it's very helpful to see the progress. Especially when the scale moves slow. I also take my measurements. You're doing great! Let's finish this month on top!😃

    @nebsip - Don't over think it. You've got this! Keep up the great progress. 👍

    @Sdun1112002 - You can do it! You have a good plan. When my scale gets stuck, I eat a few less calories for 2 days. Then, I start losing weight again 〽️

    @haslam5 - You're making great progress! Remember slow and steady, this isn't a race. 🔑

    @AnaKam @x9ghbfsb5t & @jm216 - 💪Stay strong!💪

    Starting weight on August 27- 180 lbs.
    Current weight- 166 lbs.
    October goal weight - 160 lbs.
    Overall goal weight- 135 lbs.

    October 2- 168 lbs.
    October 9- 167 lbs.
    October 16- 166 lbs.
    October 21- 165 lbs.
    October 28-
    October 31-

    October's Total Loss - 3 lbs.


    Great post, thanks for all the encouragement! I clicked 'Inspiring' but I wish I could could add a 'Hug' and a 'Like' as well! You too keep up the hard work and we will finish on top!
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    @Valveta I finally posted my progress pics, a couple days late. As I suspected, I can't see a difference yet, but we are our own worst critic sometimes.

    I totally agree that seeing is believing and can be very inspiring and motivating to put progress pictures out there in front of you.

    You didn't say how yours came out, are you seeing progress?
  • lislisa123
    lislisa123 Posts: 942 Member
    My challenge is to lose 5/10lbs by the 31st of October

    October starting weight:347.8

    Oct 6) Weight:344.8
    Total week loss: 3lbs loss

    Oct 13) Weight:344.2
    Total week loss: 0.6lbs loss


    Oct 20) Weight:344.2
    Total week loss: 0lbs loss (I ate badly a few days, trying to get back on track and stay away from the Halloween candy. 😂 I didn't gain so, that's a plus.

    Oct 27)
    Oct 31)
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,674 Member
    edited October 2023
    @Velveta here is your quote to me…

    @nebsip - Don't over think it. You've got this! Keep up the great progress. 👍
    .[/quote]

    Your comment has me laughing out loud! Because when I was learning to etch sayings on metal cups, the first one I made was for me. It said “hold on, let me overthink this!”
    So true!🤣
  • Valveta
    Valveta Posts: 30 Member
    @jopa17 - I've lost 15 lbs. on the scale. I lost 1 inch around my waist, 1/2 inch hips, and 1 1/2 inches in my thighs. I can see a small change in the pictures.178n4h48x3r8.jpg
  • go_iris
    go_iris Posts: 23 Member
    Hi everyone! I’ve been on MFP for more than a decade now (on & off use). I’ve gone from a SW in 2016 of 269lbs to lowest in 2017 of 143lbs.

    The 143lbs was what I’d call skinny fat and suffering from severe anemia. I’m currently at 182lbs and in pursuit of recomposition down towards 150lbs while building on (what Withings scale says) is 130lbs of muscle mass.

    I have quietly tracked my meals for the last few months to get into a good rhythm and practice again and now that I feel solid there, wanting to join back into community groups which was super helpful during my weight loss! Looking for community and excited to participate - please add me to your friends if you see this post.

    Oct SW: 183 lbs
    Month end goal weight: 181

    Oct 20: 182.6lbs
    Oct 27:
    Oct 31:
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    Valveta wrote: »
    @jopa17 - I've lost 15 lbs. on the scale. I lost 1 inch around my waist, 1/2 inch hips, and 1 1/2 inches in my thighs. I can see a small change in the pictures.178n4h48x3r8.jpg

    Wow, you look great! Keep up the hard work, your progress is showing!
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    @go_iris Welcome to our challenge. It looks like you had quite a battle, but I'm glad to see you persevere.

    You raise a good point, anyone who wants to add me as a friend is welcome... feel free to send me a request.
  • jm216
    jm216 Posts: 3,968 Member
    Starting weight January 1st: 224.5
    January weight lost: 7.7 pounds
    February weight lost: 5 pounds
    March weight lost: 6 pounds
    April weight lost: 6.5 pounds
    May weight lost: 2.6 pounds
    June weight lost: 1.6 pounds
    July weight lost: 1.3 pounds
    August weight lost: up 1 pound
    September weight loss: 1.8 pounds
    2023 Weight lost through September is 25.9 pounds

    Weight loss goal for October: 2 pounds
    🎃🐈‍⬛October🍂🌻
    October 1: 199.7 Happy October 1st
    October 4: 200.1
    October 11: 198.8 🎃
    October 18: 199.3 👻
    October 25: 202.4
    October 31:
  • Sdun1112002
    Sdun1112002 Posts: 38 Member
    October sw 226
    October 31 gw 216
    Oct 6 222
    Oct 13 217 Well that paid off this week. Been walking 3xs a day for 20 min and eating high protein lower carb.
    Oct 20 217 I’m not sure why the scale didn’t budge. The only thing I can think of is that my sleep wasn’t great this week. Frustrating but I’m hopeful to bring the goal next week we have 11 days ladies!!
    Oct 27
    Oct 31

    I’ve been stuck at this weight for two years I start out strong lose a little then lose motivation and gain it back. So, I’d like to have help staying motivated. It helps to have someone to be accountable. Thanks for making this group.
    October sw 226
    October 31 gw 216
    Oct 6 222
    Oct 13 217 Well that paid off this week. Been walking 3xs a day for 20 min and eating high protein lower carb.
    Oct 20 217 I’m not sure why the scale didn’t budge. The only thing I can think of is that my sleep wasn’t great this week. Frustrating but I’m hopeful to bring the goal next week we have 11 days ladies!!
    Oct 27 214 lowest weight in 3 years!!!!🎃
    I weighed yesterday I have no scale this weekend wish me luck for Tuesday no candy so far this season!!!
    Oct 31

    I’ve been stuck at this weight for two years I start out strong lose a little then lose motivation and gain it back. So, I’d like to have help staying motivated. It helps to have someone to be accountable. Thanks for making this group.

  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    edited October 2023
    I am extremely excited to be under 280 lbs today, if even it is only by 3 oz! 😄

    Don't forget, we have five more days... let's push ourselves and each try to lose one more pound before Halloween!!! 🎃

    SW - 285.6 lbs
    GW - 275 lbs


    9 Oct (late - vacation) - 285.8 lbs
    14 Oct - (late - business) - 284.0 lbs
    20 Oct - 281.2 lbs
    27 Oct - 279.8 lbs
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - ? lbs

  • haslam5
    haslam5 Posts: 38 Member
    My goal weight is 175 by June 2024. That’s about 2- 3 pounds a month! Let’s get it!!!
    Overall starting weight (June 2023) 216 LBS
    October SW: 200 lb
    Month end weight: 196

    6 Oct - 199

    13 Oct- 200.2 (seems like I am going in the wrong direction)

    20 Oct - 199 (yeah!! going in the right direction)

    27 Oct - 199 no movement this week, but feeling amazing which is what matters!!! And staying strong with my eating/workout plan

    31 Oct -

    October total weight loss:
  • AnaKam
    AnaKam Posts: 16 Member
    Goal weight is 130lbs (no specific date yet since I missed my “goal weight by 65years old” 🤨). However, I’m feeling 8/2025 should be realistic and VERY doable, taking into account ‘life & excuses’ but staying VERY optimistic throughout this latest journey! I know myself, and am taking into consideration self care in which I tend to ‘indulge’! 😬

    Oct SW: 170 lbs
    Month end goal weight: 167.5

    Oct 20: 168.1 lbs (1.9 lb loss)
    Oct 27: 166.3 lbs (1.8 lb loss)
    Oct 31:

    October’s total weight loss to date: 3.7 lbs
  • nebslp
    nebslp Posts: 1,674 Member
    SW - 225.9
    October GW - lbs 219.9

    6 Oct - 228.1
    13 Oct - 229.2
    20 Oct - 228.6 I'll be happy to get back to my October starting weight at this pace!
    27 Oct - 227.7
    31 Oct -

    October's Total Loss - lbs
  • Valveta
    Valveta Posts: 30 Member
    Starting weight on August 27- 180 lbs.
    Current weight- 162 lbs.
    October goal weight - 160 lbs.
    Overall goal weight- 135 lbs.

    October 2- 168 lbs.
    October 9- 167 lbs.
    October 16- 166 lbs.
    October 21- 165 lbs.
    October 28- 162 lbs.
    October 31-

    October's Total Loss - 6 lbs.
  • OnTheRoad24
    OnTheRoad24 Posts: 218 Member
    edited October 2023
    Only two days left in this challenge!

    Everyone, that Halloween candy is for handing out, not consuming ourselves!

    Everyone holds strong for just two more days and let's see the results on Wednesday!

    That said, I will be starting up a November through the end of the year challenge. I know it's tough throughout the holidays (especially for those of us who have to go through Thanksgiving) but that's the challenge and that's what makes us stronger on the other side.

    Happy Hall🎃ween!

  • Sdun1112002
    Sdun1112002 Posts: 38 Member
    Everyone ready for tomorrow!! Thanks for all the inspiration and accountability this month!
  • Sdun1112002
    Sdun1112002 Posts: 38 Member
    SW 226 goal 216
    Oct 31 215
    I’m glad i surpassed my goal of 1lb over thank you for the inspiration.
    Happy Halloween!! 🎃
    My next goal will be 8lbs by Thanksgiving.
    Get my turkey on by losing a small bird. 🦃