15 pounds to lose challenge- November 1, 2023-January 31, 2024

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 169.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 181.4
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.


11/01-181.2-(Trend Weight: 184.5)-

11/07-183.6-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/14-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.1)-

11/21-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

11/28-179.8-(Trend Weight: 182.2)-
11/30-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-


Nov Start: 181.4
Nov Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: 181.4
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0 It’s a wash!



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.

12/01-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-

12/05-180.6-(Trend Weight: 181.7)- My goal today is to not self-sabotage. I will be home all day due to this horrible chest cold that just isn’t giving me any breaks. There is no excuse for me not to stick to my eating plan. My appetite is not being affected whatsoever so the battle rages on! Exercise, however, is still tough because I’m so weak. I have tested Covid Negative twice now. Yesterday I was finally able to at least get on the exercise bike for a leisurely stroll. I’ve pre-logged my food so I think I’ll be okay. I really need to dip back down into the 170’s so that all progress is not lost. I’m very focused and very close……

12/12-178.2-(Trend Weight: 180.3)- Being anywhere in the 178 bracket has brought me to my lowest weight in 5 ½ yrs and has put my BMI from Obese to Overweight. It’s been a very long road to get where I am now and there is still so much road ahead of me, but I feel strong and able and equipped. Okay, so there’s the holiday, the baking, the shopping/restaurant excursions to contend with, but I got this. No matter what (or when) I’m still going to get to my destination. Destination Health and Happiness.


12/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:


Challenge Weeks to Come:

Starting Weight:305lbs
Current Weight:302lbs
Goal Weight:160lbs

Dec 12th:302.4lbs
Dec 15th:
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January 2024
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CHALLENGE: lose 12 pounds by January 29 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: ↓87 lbs; year 2: ↓18 lbs; year 3: ↑16 lbs; year 4: ↓↑???
Oct 30 starting weight: 242 (7-day average)
Jan 29 goal weight: 230 (desired loss = 12 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

Oct 30 : 242.0 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Nov 06 : 241.5 : ↓ 0.5
Nov 13 : 241.1 : ↓ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.9
Nov 20 : 243.2 : ↑ 2.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.2
Nov 27 : 243.2 : ↓ 0.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.2
Dec 04 : 243.3 : ↑ 0.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.3
Dec 11 : 241.0 : ↓ 2.3 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.0
Dec 18 : 244.4 : ↑ 3.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.4
Dec 25 :
Jan 01 :
Jan 08 :
Jan 15 :
Jan 22 :
Jan 29 :

Goal weight: : 230.0 : desired loss = 12.0 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 244.4 : gained 2.4 pounds in 7 weeks

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 169.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 181.4
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.


11/01-181.2-(Trend Weight: 184.5)-

11/07-183.6-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/14-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.1)-

11/21-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

11/28-179.8-(Trend Weight: 182.2)-
11/30-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-


Nov Start: 181.4
Nov Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: 181.4
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0 It’s a wash!



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.

12/01-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-

12/05-180.6-(Trend Weight: 181.7)-

12/12-178.2-(Trend Weight: 180.3)- Being anywhere in the 178 bracket has brought me to my lowest weight in 5 ½ yrs and has put my BMI from Obese to Overweight. It’s been a very long road to get where I am now and there is still so much road ahead of me, but I feel strong and able and equipped. Okay, so there’s the holiday, the baking, the shopping/restaurant excursions to contend with, but I got this. No matter what (or when) I’m still going to get to my destination. Destination Health and Happiness.

12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)- After two birthday parties this week and multiple travels my weight is up but my trend weight is down. That shows what a rollercoaster week it has been with the ups and downs of the scale. I am home for the next day or two (if there are no surprises) so it will be much easier to stay on plan. However, I do have to begin the baking and fudge making at some point. I can only delay it so long…… Tis the Season!


12/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:


Challenge Weeks to Come:

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.

WEIGHT RELEASE GOAL 1.5 to 6.5 lbs
AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
✅ November 1st: 121.5

✅ December
01. 121.8
04. 122.6
11. 122.6
18. 122.4
Still riding the rollercoaster on holiday weigh-ins
The sweet treat surprise

💞Karen

Hello everyone. Coming back to this challenge after lots of traveling over the summer and fall. I am 55 and 5'3'' female. Looking forward to getting healthier.
Goal weight: 130

11/30 154.2
12/7 146.8 - Over stressed and sick at the same time was not a fun way to drop lbs. Looking forward to the upcoming holiday!
12/14 149.2 - Was expecting this increase.
12/21 150.1 - Going the wrong direction. Hoping to get back to exercising to help offset all the holiday goodies.

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

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

Previous weight as of Oct 27: 156.7

Nov 4: 156.5
Nov 9: 154.7
Nov 23: 156
Dec 1: 156.3
Dec 8: 156.3
Dec 15: 155.4
Dec 22: 156.3


I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas!

Challenge Goal: 3 lbs (153.7)
Challenge Actual: .4 lbs

Dec 12th:302.4lbs
Dec 20th:305.2lbs
Dec 22nd:306.8lbs
Dec 23rd:Holiday(break)
Dec 24th:Holiday(break)
Dec 25th:Holiday(break)
Dec 26th:Holiday(break)
Dec 27th:Weigh In Check
Dec 28th:Weigh In Check
Dec 29th:Weigh In Check
Dec 30th:

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 169.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31): 181.4
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.


11/01-181.2-(Trend Weight: 184.5)-

11/07-183.6-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/14-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.1)-

11/21-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

11/28-179.8-(Trend Weight: 182.2)-
11/30-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-


Nov Start: 181.4
Nov Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: 181.4
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 0 It’s a wash!



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.

12/01-181.4-(Trend Weight: 181.9)-

12/05-180.6-(Trend Weight: 181.7)-

12/12-178.2-(Trend Weight: 180.3)-

12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)- After two birthday parties this week and multiple travels my weight is up but my trend weight is down. That shows what a rollercoaster week it has been with the ups and downs of the scale. I am home for the next day or two (if there are no surprises) so it will be much easier to stay on plan. However, I do have to begin the baking and fudge making at some point. I can only delay it so long…… Tis the Season!

12/26-179.0-(Trend Weight: 179.2)- Christmas Kringle (a pastry) is unforgiving! Christmas stockings are dangerous!


12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:


Challenge Weeks to Come: