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

@aablacknell SUPER CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU for exceeding your monthly (and total challenge) goal, and early to boot! Way to go!!! I hope you are super proud of your accomplishment.

I'm in!
I'm Chris - 72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Fall GW: 145.0
UGW: 140.0
10/01 - 150.0 at 7:50 a.m. ...nothing...bad cold
10/02 - 148.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...nothing...bad cold
10/09 - 151.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/16 - 150.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/23 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/30 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/31 - 152.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.34 miles in 109 mins then Grandson Duty
October Goal: 148.0
October Actual: 152.5
October Loss/Gain: +2.5 ugh!
11/01 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/06 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/13 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/20 - 151.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.34 miles in 146 mins...trainer is out of town this week
11/27 - 152.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/30 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...entire family down w/nasty cold.
November Goal: 148.0
November Actual: 149.0
November Loss/Gain: -2.0
12/01 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...sick
12/04 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...sick
12/11 - 146.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...30 min workout w/trainer
12/18 - 146.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
12/25 - 147.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.41 miles in 120 mins to the post office and back
12/31 -
December Goal:145.0
December Loss/Gain:
Good luck everyone
Chris

STARTING WEIGHT AND DATE WITH MFP(MY FITNESS PAL): 275.4 Sept. 6, 2023
YOUR CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 254.8
YOUR CHALLENGE WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: 220

October 2: 254.8
October 9: 253.4
October 16: 250.8
October 23: 246.0
October 30: 245.2

October Goal: 240
October Actual: 245.2
October Loss: -9.6

November 6: 243.6
November 15: 242.8
November 20: 239.8
November 29: 237.6

November Goal: 233
November Actual: 237.6
November Loss: -6

December 4: 234.6
December 11: 233
December 18: 230
December 29: 227

December Goal: 225
December Actual: 227
December Loss: -7.6

Weight loss for this week: -3
Current challenge loss: -27.8
Challenge Weight loss goal: 220

Missed the year end goal by a handful of pounds. But still down overall! Can’t believe I started October almost 30 lbs heavier. Thank you for the challenge! Looking forward to the next season and losing more as we get into the new year!

MFP starting weight: 270.9 lbs (June 27, 2023)
Challenge starting weight: 230.8 lbs (October 1, 2023)
Challenge goal weight: 207.8 lbs
Challenge final weight: 205.4 lbs

Challenge weight loss goal: 23 lbs
Challenge weight loss: 25.4 lbs

(October 1: 230.8 lbs)
October 2: 229.9 lbs
October 9: 230.8 lbs
October 16: 228.1 lbs
October 23: 225.9 lbs
October 30: 224.4 lbs
(October 31: 224.4 lbs)

October goal: 222.4 lbs
October actual: 224.4 lbs
October loss: 6.4 lbs

(November 1:) 224.4 lbs
November 6: 223.7 lbs
November 13: 220.6 lbs
November 20: 218.4 lbs
November 27: 215.3 lbs 🎉 November goal met
(November 30:) 215.6 lbs

November goal [adjusted Oct 31]: 216.3 lbs
November actual: 215.6 lbs
November loss: 8.8 lbs

(December 1:) 215.1 lbs
December 4: 214.5 lbs
December 11: 212.5 lbs
December 18: 209.4 lbs
December 25: 208.1 lbs
(December 31:) 205.4 lbs 🎉 Dec goal met!

December goal [adjusted Dec 1]: 207.8 lbs
December actual: 205.4 lbs
December loss: 9.7 lbs

I did it! I’m 65.5 lbs down, which means I’m half-way to my ultimate goal weight. My rate of weight loss is a bit too speedy now for my current weight range, so I’m going to increase my calories a little to slow things down. It feels like I’m starting to work on my maintenance strategy (even though I have a ways to go yet). I’m very pleased with how this year has gone for me. Hope to see you all again in the Winter Challenge!

No exceptions. No excuses. 🥑
💝 Discipline is self-love. 💖

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 176.2
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Sept 30th): 188.2
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: 183.8


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


10/01-187.2-(Trend Weight: 189.2)-

10/02-187.0-(Trend Weight: 189.0)-

10/09-184.8-(Trend Weight: 187.6)-

10/16-184.6-(Trend Weight: 186.4)-

10/23-184.4-(Trend Weight: 186.1)-

10/30-183.0-(Trend Weight: 185.2)-

10/31-181.4-(Trend Weight: 184.9)- I’ve exceeded my goal for October and for that I am very grateful.



Oct Start: 188.2
Oct Goal: 184.2 (4 pound loss):
Oct Actual: 181.4
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 6.8 lbs Lost



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)-

11/06-185.4-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/13-183.8-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/20-180.8-(Trend Weight: 182.5)-

11/27-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.4)-

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: 6.8 lbs. Lost



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)-

12/04-181.0-(Trend Weight: 181.8)-

12/11-178.8-(Trend Weight: 180.6)-

12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)-

12/25-178.2-(Trend Weight: 179.2)- I’m definitely shocked at this weight today, I really thought it would be up. Last minute yesterday my foodie DD, my DGS, my S and I decided to head out-of-town to find a nice dinner somewhere. Our family dinner is not until Saturday the 30th. About an hour away we found a hotel with a very nice restaurant (we’ve eaten here before). I had a lovely pot roast dinner which provided some leftovers for later. I had some Kringle pastry later at home (too much) and one glass of wine. I also had a couple of mini reese cups (6 is a couple, right?). Not enough water and no exercise. So you see why I am surprised? The only thing I can figure is that it was basically one meal only for the day (plus all the sugar-laden junk). Also, TMI was good. I have already broke back into the Kringle this morning with my coffee. I’m worried about today. If I can stick to some go-to “diet” meals I usually have, maybe I’ll be okay. However, I did find a stocking on the fireplace mantle with my name on it. It’s a bit skimpy compared to years past but it’s not empty. At least not yet. Merry Christmas, my online friends. And if you don’t celebrate, know that I’m wishing you a wonderful 2024.

12/31-183.8-(Trend Weight: 180.2)- ”Pulling hair out on both sides of head” Yiiikesssss! It looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me!!!!! You are NOT GOING TO BELIEVE what my secret Santa present was. (We buy for children and draw names for adults only). Get ready for this…..Hundreds of dollars worth of Chocolate!!!! It is designed to be 365 days of chocolate with a piece (or a serving as listed) for each day of the coming year. Every expensive and fancy brand you can think of. And my secret person was MY FOODIE DAUGHTER that is here so often. Excuse me….how many talks have I had with her 100 pound frame about how I am trying to improve my diet and LOSE WEIGHT? Has she forgotten that I am a DIABETIC? By the way, NOT ONE PIECE is sugar-free chocolate. It was accompanied by multiple bottles of Asti and some very nice lotion. She had purchased a wrapping paper hanging tote thingy and filled the clear pockets with the poison. It was so heavy that she had to have one of the men carry it in for her. WTH? I must tell you that my daughter is the type of person who could actually just eat one small piece or one little truffle per day and have no problem stopping at one. I am not. I am trying to formulate a plan. Simply freezing it will not work as I have no problem melting chocolate in my mouth. On top of all that, I’m still loaded down with Christmas Cookies and fudge from our gathering as well. My head has been spinning since I opened the gift last night! Help! Total Loss this round 4.4 lbs. Reflection for the year 2023: I lost a total of 16 pounds and greatly improved my blood glucose numbers. I also learned to eat some new foods that are good for my health and my waistline! Happy New Years Eve to you all! Stay safe out there!




Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: 183.8
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 4.4 lbs. Lost

deepwoodslady wrote: »

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 176.2
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Sept 30th): 188.2
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: 183.8


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


10/01-187.2-(Trend Weight: 189.2)-

10/02-187.0-(Trend Weight: 189.0)-

10/09-184.8-(Trend Weight: 187.6)-

10/16-184.6-(Trend Weight: 186.4)-

10/23-184.4-(Trend Weight: 186.1)-

10/30-183.0-(Trend Weight: 185.2)-

10/31-181.4-(Trend Weight: 184.9)- I’ve exceeded my goal for October and for that I am very grateful.



Oct Start: 188.2
Oct Goal: 184.2 (4 pound loss):
Oct Actual: 181.4
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 6.8 lbs Lost



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)-

11/06-185.4-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/13-183.8-(Trend Weight: 184.3)-

11/20-180.8-(Trend Weight: 182.5)-

11/27-180.4-(Trend Weight: 182.4)-

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: 6.8 lbs. Lost



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)-

12/04-181.0-(Trend Weight: 181.8)-

12/11-178.8-(Trend Weight: 180.6)-

12/19-179.2-(Trend Weight: 179.7)-

12/25-178.2-(Trend Weight: 179.2)- I’m definitely shocked at this weight today, I really thought it would be up. Last minute yesterday my foodie DD, my DGS, my S and I decided to head out-of-town to find a nice dinner somewhere. Our family dinner is not until Saturday the 30th. About an hour away we found a hotel with a very nice restaurant (we’ve eaten here before). I had a lovely pot roast dinner which provided some leftovers for later. I had some Kringle pastry later at home (too much) and one glass of wine. I also had a couple of mini reese cups (6 is a couple, right?). Not enough water and no exercise. So you see why I am surprised? The only thing I can figure is that it was basically one meal only for the day (plus all the sugar-laden junk). Also, TMI was good. I have already broke back into the Kringle this morning with my coffee. I’m worried about today. If I can stick to some go-to “diet” meals I usually have, maybe I’ll be okay. However, I did find a stocking on the fireplace mantle with my name on it. It’s a bit skimpy compared to years past but it’s not empty. At least not yet. Merry Christmas, my online friends. And if you don’t celebrate, know that I’m wishing you a wonderful 2024.

12/31-183.8-(Trend Weight: 180.2)- ”Pulling hair out on both sides of head” Yiiikesssss! It looks like I’ve got my work cut out for me!!!!! You are NOT GOING TO BELIEVE what my secret Santa present was. (We buy for children and draw names for adults only). Get ready for this…..Hundreds of dollars worth of Chocolate!!!! It is designed to be 365 days of chocolate with a piece (or a serving as listed) for each day of the coming year. Every expensive and fancy brand you can think of. And my secret person was MY FOODIE DAUGHTER that is here so often. Excuse me….how many talks have I had with her 100 pound frame about how I am trying to improve my diet and LOSE WEIGHT? Has she forgotten that I am a DIABETIC? By the way, NOT ONE PIECE is sugar-free chocolate. It was accompanied by multiple bottles of Asti and some very nice lotion. She had purchased a wrapping paper hanging tote thingy and filled the clear pockets with the poison. It was so heavy that she had to have one of the men carry it in for her. WTH? I must tell you that my daughter is the type of person who could actually just eat one small piece or one little truffle per day and have no problem stopping at one. I am not. I am trying to formulate a plan. Simply freezing it will not work as I have no problem melting chocolate in my mouth. On top of all that, I’m still loaded down with Christmas Cookies and fudge from our gathering as well. My head has been spinning since I opened the gift last night! Help! Total Loss this round 4.4 lbs. Reflection for the year 2023: I lost a total of 16 pounds and greatly improved my blood glucose numbers. I also learned to eat some new foods that are good for my health and my waistline! Happy New Years Eve to you all! Stay safe out there!




Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: 183.8
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 4.4 lbs. Lost

I think some people see giving people struggling with weight. chocolate as a way of saying we like you the way you are. Without contemplating that. Everything is easier when you are not obese. Good luck what ever you decide to do with the chocolate.

I'm in!
I'm Chris - 72 year old female...5'5" ...I used to be 5'7" but arthritis hit and I lost two inches, so now that two inches is squished around my waist like the billows of a big accordion...
...Oh, well. I'll just keep working on it.
Heaviest: 192.2
Fall GW: 145.0
UGW: 140.0
10/01 - 150.0 at 7:50 a.m. ...nothing...bad cold
10/02 - 148.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...nothing...bad cold
10/09 - 151.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/16 - 150.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/23 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/30 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
10/31 - 152.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...3.34 miles in 109 mins then Grandson Duty
October Goal: 148.0
October Actual: 152.5
October Loss/Gain: +2.5 ugh!
11/01 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/06 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/13 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/20 - 151.4 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.34 miles in 146 mins...trainer is out of town this week
11/27 - 152.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/30 - 149.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...entire family down w/nasty cold.
November Goal: 148.0
November Actual: 149.0
November Loss/Gain: -2.0
12/01 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...sick
12/04 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...sick
12/11 - 146.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...30 min workout w/trainer
12/18 - 146.8 at 7:45 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
12/25 - 147.9 at 8:00 a.m. ...5.41 miles in 120 mins to the post office and back
12/31 - 148.0 at 8:30 a.m. ...3.38 miles in 73 mins
December Goal:145.0
December Loss/Gain: -3.0
Good luck everyone
Chris