Just Give Me One Month - November 2023

Welcome to your November 2023 daily tracking thread. Brr, it's getting frosty -- some of us with snow already, and many of us are returning to indoor workouts. Regardless of if you're just getting started, or trying to get back on target with your weight loss goals, join us here daily to post your current weight, and keep motivated seeing everyone's progress, including all the ups and downs in this journey.

All are welcome to join, even if you see this thread mid month – just jump on in. And while most users do post daily, even if you don’t weigh yourself every day, you’re always welcome to post your progress here.

Some abbreviations you might see: MFP = MyFitnessPal, SW = Starting Weight,
GW – Goal Weight, UGW = Ultimate Goal Weight

This thread has been going for a few years, posted by various individuals taking up the cause. To find previous threads, search for "Just Give Me One Month". Here is the link to last month's thread, if you're curious how this works:
https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10900647/just-give-me-one-month-october-2023/p1

Welcome, or welcome back. You can do this!
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  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2:
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 245 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight 2023 208 ish | Sep 2023: |

    Nov Goals: 180s
    End month at lower weight that sticks | | Gym at least 40 min weekdays | Water

    Nov 1: 193.0 Candy has been everywhere and I have partaken way too much. That is done. My knee is painful w/arthritis onset and that is impacting activity (scary what this portends). Back to better habits. Drink the water!!!
    Nov 2:
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  • dutchgirl188
    dutchgirl188 Posts: 33 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 257
    Current Weight: 224
    Goal Weight: 165
    This is my first week on MFP. I started last Friday. So far, so good. I have tracked all of my calories for 5 days, drank way more water than usual, and have done a small workout every day. My goal is to lose 2 lbs per week.
    Nov 3:
    Nov 10:
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  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Welcome @cory17 and @dutchgirl188 . Wishing you all the success with your weight loss goals.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    edited November 2023
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8

    I found some old (ancient?) photos yesterday and can hardly believe I was so tiny at one point in my life. So renewed focus here. If I did it once (mind you, years ago and better functioning everything), I can do it again.
  • dutchgirl188
    dutchgirl188 Posts: 33 Member
    I can't figure out how to edit my original post!
    I lost 2 pounds this week! (my first week)
    Nov 3: 222 lbs
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 245 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight 2023 208 ish | Sep 2023: |

    Nov Goals: 180s
    End month at lower weight that sticks | | Gym at least 40 min weekdays | Water

    Nov 1: 193.0 Candy has been everywhere and I have partaken way too much. That is done. My knee is painful w/arthritis onset and that is impacting activity (scary what this portends). Back to better habits. Drink the water!!!
    Nov 2: 192.4 Checked the xray results from monday and i'm stage 2 osteoarth in my lt knee. So fedup with more health issues. I'm already doing so much to reduce my probs. Guess this is a cattle prod (in the knee no less) to lose the weight.
    Nov 3: 191.4 TGIF My mother is coming this weekend to visit to see Harvey. We usually go out for Sun breakfast. Have to stay on plan while she is here.
    Nov 4:
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  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    edited November 2023
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0

    Have a great weekend, everyone!
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    I can't figure out how to edit my original post!
    I lost 2 pounds this week! (my first week)
    Nov 3: 222 lbs

    @dutchgirl188 Unfortunately, you can't really edit a post (you can for the first hour, then it's locked). So you can just copy your original post, and add to it in a new post. :) Congrats on your success!
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    cory17 wrote: »
    Checked the xray results from monday and i'm stage 2 osteoarth in my lt knee. So fedup with more health issues. I'm already doing so much to reduce my probs. Guess this is a cattle prod (in the knee no less) to lose the weight.

    I hope you get some answers and ways to treat your knee, @cory17 . My knees have been terrible for years, and both of my parents suffer from knee issues, so I assume some of this is genetics. Some of it of course isn't. It definitely impacts what exercises I can/can't do.

    I hope you have a great visit with your mom!

  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    edited November 2023
    Heaviest Weight: 245 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight 2023 208 ish | Sep 2023: |

    Nov Goals: 180s
    End month at lower weight that sticks | | Gym at least 40 min weekdays | Water

    Nov 1: 193.0 Candy has been everywhere and I have partaken way too much. That is done. My knee is painful w/arthritis onset and that is impacting activity (scary what this portends). Back to better habits. Drink the water!!!
    Nov 2: 192.4 Checked the xray results from monday and i'm stage 2 osteoarth in my lt knee. So fedup with more health issues. I'm already doing so much to reduce my probs. Guess this is a cattle prod (in the knee no less) to lose the weight.
    Nov 3: 191.4 TGIF My mother is coming this weekend to visit to see Harvey. We usually go out for Sun breakfast. Have to stay on plan while she is here.
    Nov 4: 190.6 hydrate today
    Nov 5:
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  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Thanks @ManifestingToday ! Definitely interested in what treatment had most impact for you? and whether you were able to avoid replacements, as thats what would like to avoid if possible?
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    cory17 wrote: »
    Thanks @ManifestingToday ! Definitely interested in what treatment had most impact for you? and whether you were able to avoid replacements, as thats what would like to avoid if possible?

    I really haven't had any treatments. When it flares, I have to wrap it with an ace bandage for some extra support (mostly my right knee), and elevate, advil, ice and heat, and generally rest it as much as possible. Once or twice it's gotten bad enough I've had to stay off of it for a day or two, using crutches, but it's been some time since I've had that happen. I go through some phases of doing leg exercises to strengthen the muscles around the knee, that helps a lot. If I lost weight, I'm sure that would help, but even at my fittest in my 20's I had knee issues from stair climbers and excessive exercise. I've been fighting this pretty much my entire adult life. But I don't do lunges, squats -- anything that is going to cause issues. My dad has had knee surgery twice. My mom is on meds for arthritis. I'm hoping to avoid both of those measures as long as possible.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7

    I have been fighting off a stomach bug for about 18 hours. I'm a little better today, but yesterday was unpleasant. Came on quick, and not 100% sure this isn't something bad I ate vs. a bug. My food intake is wonky because of it, so the numbers are going to fluctuate.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7
    Nov 6: 207.8
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7
    Nov 6: 207.8
    Nov 7: 208.3
    Nov 8: 206.1
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 245 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight 2023 208 ish | Sep 2023: |

    Nov Goals: 180s
    End month at lower weight that sticks | | Gym at least 40 min weekdays | Water

    Nov 1: 193.0 Candy has been everywhere and I have partaken way too much. That is done. My knee is painful w/arthritis onset and that is impacting activity (scary what this portends). Back to better habits. Drink the water!!!
    Nov 2: 192.4 Checked the xray results from monday and i'm stage 2 osteoarth in my lt knee. So fedup with more health issues. I'm already doing so much to reduce my probs. Guess this is a cattle prod (in the knee no less) to lose the weight.
    Nov 3: 191.4 TGIF My mother is coming this weekend to visit to see Harvey. We usually go out for Sun breakfast. Have to stay on plan while she is here.
    Nov 4: 190.6 hydrate today
    Nov 5: 191.6
    Nov 6: 193.0
    Nov 7: 193.0
    Nov 8: 191.6
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 297 Member
    MFP SW-234 (1/2017)
    Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan, Feb sw 190
    Mar,Apr sw 191
    May 1 sw 189.5
    June sw 184
    July sw 186
    Aug, Sept, Oct sw 188

    Nov 9 189. Been so busy and have had migraine after migraine. Hoping those are going to be less often with me cutting dairy out (or eating it way less). Went my happy place this past weekend (Disney) so hoping it will help my mood and focus. Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

    You all are doing amazing!

  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7
    Nov 6: 207.8
    Nov 7: 208.3
    Nov 8: 206.1
    Nov 9: 204.5
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Nov 9 189. Been so busy and have had migraine after migraine. Hoping those are going to be less often with me cutting dairy out (or eating it way less). Went my happy place this past weekend (Disney) so hoping it will help my mood and focus. Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

    You all are doing amazing!

    I hope you are feeling better, and that the limiting dairy helps ward off the migraines, @jennigerding19 .
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    edited November 2023
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7
    Nov 6: 207.8
    Nov 7: 208.3
    Nov 8: 206.1
    Nov 9: 204.5
    Nov 10: 204.6

    It's Friday, and I'm finally back down a few pounds. I really want to keep this downward trend. It would be so nice to flirt with 199 by the end of the year.
  • AliceK813
    AliceK813 Posts: 36 Member
    Heaviest weight: 289
    Ultimate goal weight: 190
    Starting weight: 260-270 ?

    Nov 10: started back on MFP last week. Was on WW but I couldn’t stick with the plan. I’m scared to weigh myself hence the unknown starting weight. My goals for today are to stick with single portions and drink water. Baby steps.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Welcome, @AliceK813 . My mom did well with WW. I found I couldn't stick with it.

    Take this at whatever pace you need to. We're all working to go in the same direction. Wishing you success!
  • GenXMissusSpags
    GenXMissusSpags Posts: 39 Member
    Jumping in late but here we go! My coworkers and I started a 10 week weight loss challenge this past Monday and I'm bound and determined to win the pool...or at least not come in last...haha.

    I'm basically just drinking a ton of water, eating veggies for snacks and following a 16/8 intermittent fast schedule. I've been fasting from 6:30pm to 10:30am.

    This morning, as I was working in my office (today's a remote day for me), my husband was making a breakfast sandwich for himself. The delicious smells wafting down the hall were k*lling me. He came in for something and I snapped at him. I apologized and said, "Sorry, I'm just hungry right now and I still have two hours to go." He said, "Just eat something and try again tomorrow."

    No sir..I won't just "try" again tomorrow. Because when I do that, it turns into trying for 15 years and I'm just done with that!

    11/6: 214
    11/13:
    11/20:
    11/27:
    11/30:
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight Aug 2023: 212.7 | Sep 2023: 207.1 | Oct 2023: 205.5

    November Goals:
    Lose 2 lbs. | Consistently log food | Workout 4 days a week | Aim for 7 hours sleep/day

    Nov 1: 208.3 - First day of cycle
    Nov 2: 209.3
    Nov 3: 207.8
    Nov 4: 207.0
    Nov 5: 207.7
    Nov 6: 207.8
    Nov 7: 208.3
    Nov 8: 206.1
    Nov 9: 204.5
    Nov 10: 204.6
    Nov 11: 204.7
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 611 Member
    Welcome, @GenXMissusSpags . I love the energy you're entering the weight loss challenge with! I hope this thread, the forums, and MFP help you win this thing. :)
  • cory17
    cory17 Posts: 1,503 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 245 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 165
    Starting Weight 2023 208 ish | Sep 2023: |

    Nov Goals: 180s
    End month at lower weight that sticks | | Gym at least 40 min weekdays | Water

    Nov 1: 193.0 Candy has been everywhere and I have partaken way too much. That is done. My knee is painful w/arthritis onset and that is impacting activity (scary what this portends). Back to better habits. Drink the water!!!
    Nov 2: 192.4 Checked the xray results from monday and i'm stage 2 osteoarth in my lt knee. So fedup with more health issues. I'm already doing so much to reduce my probs. Guess this is a cattle prod (in the knee no less) to lose the weight.
    Nov 3: 191.4 TGIF My mother is coming this weekend to visit to see Harvey. We usually go out for Sun breakfast. Have to stay on plan while she is here.
    Nov 4: 190.6 hydrate today
    Nov 5: 191.6
    Nov 6: 193.0
    Nov 7: 193.0
    Nov 8: 191.6
    Nov 9: 191.0
    Nov 10: 190.8 TGIF
    Nov 11: 191.0 Planning to organize/declutter in my office this weekend and prep for next weeks food (find some new recipes).
    Nov 12:
    Nov 13:
    Nov 14:
    Nov 15:
    Nov 16:
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 297 Member
    MFP SW-234 (1/2017)
    Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan, Feb sw 190
    Mar,Apr sw 191
    May 1 sw 189.5
    June sw 184
    July sw 186
    Aug, Sept, Oct sw 188

    Nov 9 189. Been so busy and have had migraine after migraine. Hoping those are going to be less often with me cutting dairy out (or eating it way less). Went my happy place this past weekend (Disney) so hoping it will help my mood and focus. Eating lots of fresh fruits and veggies.
    Nov 11 188. Been doing doing. Ate some creamy pasta last night and woke up with a headache. But it’s gone now and getting lots of stuff done. Going to Taste of Sams today and hoping to be good. Lol.
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 297 Member
    @cory17 I’m trying new recipes this month too. I have a ton of recipes on Pinterest I have pinned and haven’t gotten around to it. So this month that is Mondays. New recipe night. 🤞