🎉❄️ January Daily Logging and Weigh-in Challenge❄️🥳

HappyHiker24 · January 1

Hello! I've gained quite a bit of weight over the past few years, and I'd like to turn that trend around. At a minimum, I'd like to get out of the obese zone, so my first goal weight is 185.

My goals for January:
- Daily physical therapy for chronic injury
- Lose 4-8 pounds

Jan 1: 216.7

BillyAZ · January 1

Hi All!

Happy New Year!!

I’m Billy, 42 from Scotland but now in Arizona. Been steady at around 205 for a couple of years but a terrible holiday season now sees me at 217.3 as of this morning!

My goals for January :
⚖️Weigh- in Daily
📝Log 7 days a week
🏋️‍♂️ Gym (cardio/weight mix) 3x per week, tennis 4x per week, walking 3x per week
Initial goal to get under 200 pounds but move to closer to 180

✅IF
✅Tracking
✅Deficit diet

Would love to have new friends in the challenge to help me achieve my goals!

deepwoodslady · January 1

jimmydr5 · January 1

1/1/24. Trying to get all boxes ticked ✅ 🥰

✅Workout 5 km run and 1.5 km walk
✅IF
✅Tracking
✅Deficit diet

Starting weight January 1st: 86.1 kg
@jm216 Are we supposed to post daily achievements or it’s optional?

deepwoodslady · January 1

So I've been putting some thought into this chocolate gift from my youngest daughter..... I think I know what may have happened. Sometime in December she & I were out of town together and I ran into an Aldi's to pick up my dark chocolate. They have a brand called Moser Roth which comes in various amount of cocoa and cocao. I will buy it as high as a 90% content although this last time it was 70%. She asked me about it because of my diabetes and I told her that I find having a square at night helps to stave off my chocolate cravings and that the extra benefit is that it is an antioxident.

I have noticed that in all that chocolate she bought, most of it is dark chocolate. Of course, having a Lindt dark chocolate truffle is not the same as having a 70% or higher cocao piece, but I'm sure she does not understand that because I did not fully go into it or explain it to her. I'm sure she thought it would be something I would love and something I could really use.

What she doesn't know is that I don't eat a square EVERY NIGHT for 365 days. I eat it on occasion when it fits into my macros and when I have a particular craving for something sweet. This is why I like that brand. When you open the bar up, it actually consists of about 5 smaller separately wrapped little mini candy bars that contain 2 squares. It is easy to break it apart, keep the other half in the wrap and put the wrap back into the main bar for safekeeping. It keeps it fresher than just buying a big hunk of a bar. (I'll post a pic for clarification). Anyway, I don't think her gift was an attempt at being brutal. I just think she has misunderstood and so my intention first and foremost is to explain this to her (or the candy may never end).

My plan for the candy is to share with everyone in the family. A little to each family will not be too hurtful. I will ask them not to let her know because she is still quite fragile with all she is going through. Also, I know that she made a big financial leap here that she couldn't afford just to try to provide me something she thought would help. The others will understand and keep it under their hats. I am also going to share the candy with her as she love chocolate, although she is a tiny little person who picks at it and has such wonderful control that I just don't have yet. I will talk to her about my diabetes and explain that I don't eat it everyday. I will ask her to choose some to take home (a lot if possible), whatever is left after this, I will follow Tish's advice ( @tiabirdie56 ) and freeze the rest in my deep freeze that is in the garage since I actually can use some of it. However, I need to keep only the darkest of chocolate since that is where I have the most control. I am not CRAZY about dark cacao so the control is built-in. I know that this plan will not be the most popular with many of you, but I think it can protect my daughter's feelings, be a blessing to some of the other kids/grandkids and still help me to, especially since all my cacao has to be bought out-of-town. I absolutely will not pawn off too much to just one person to create problems for someone else. I will be careful and thoughtful.

Well that's my plan and I'll do my best to stick to it. I've worked too hard on my weight AND by glucose numbers so that will be my guiding force and light going forward. I've had many good ideas on a couple of different challenges and I thank you all for your input. By combining some of your ideas, I think it's a good plan. I will be having ANOTHER talk with my daughter, but this time I will explain things better to her and leave no room for questions. She is not a sabotaging kind of person, honestly. She is just a little thing that does not understand the challenges I face as an obese person (food control). Her heart was in the right place this time I do believe. As for the wine, I will have no problem controlling that. The Martini & Rossi Asti (sparkling wine) is one of my favorites. She bought little 4 packs of that which provides about 2 nice pour wineglasses each. That will last me a long time. She also bought one large bottle which I will not pop open until I have a social occasion or family gathering where it can be shared. Control with alcohol is not a problem for me.

deepwoodslady · January 1

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from the Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.
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

Starting Weight (from Dec 31st): 183.8
Goal: 179.8 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx

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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.

01/01-181.6-(Trend Weight 180.3)- Wishing you the best of luck as we begin a new monthly challenge AND a new year. Remember, I am one of your biggest cheerleaders!

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stormywxs288 · January 1

@melwillbehealthy,

First, you are my hero for losing over 50 pounds already. Quite an accomplishment.

Second, I’m going to predict you will soon beat diabetes when you continue to lose weight at the rate you are going.

Third, Happy New Year! You are a dancing fool. That is meant as a compliment.

Fourth, you show great judgment by only watching polar dips.

Your post made me smile. I’m glad you are in this group. I’m looking forward to hearing more posts from you that make us smile.

Stormy

becca_rup23 · January 2

Hi all, I’m Becca. I’m 30, 5’9" and a mom to a 2.5 year old. I have successfully lost almost 100 lbs using MFP in the past, but during Covid and pregnancy gained it all back. I'm trying to establish healthy routines and improve my overall well-being.

My goals for January :
⚖️Weigh- in daily
📝Log daily
🙆‍♀️Stretch daily/ Exercise 3x per week and add in more movement to my day.
Weight Goal - under 290 (about 5 lbs)

Starting weight January 1st: 295.4

ozdeelite · January 2

Start 111.7kg
Monthly Goal 110kg

Mon 1: 111.7kg
Tues 2: 111.8kg

najlaamundson · January 2

Hi! I’m Najla! I’m 56 and live in Colorado.

My January goals are:
✍️ Log daily
📈 Work toward hitting my macros
💪 Begin building muscle
🚶‍♀️ Walk 3x a week

BittersweetVita · January 2

Happy New Year! I am a 46 y/o 2x cancer survivor and stressed out married mom of 4 who wants to feel strong and healthy and who is tired of wearing the uncomfortable belly apron.

January Goal:
⬇️Lose 6 pounds.
Plan:
🪵log everyday
🍽️💧hit calorie and fluid targets
🧘🚶‍♀️🏃‍♀️💃🧜‍♀️daily stretch and movement
🏋️lift weights
🎵sing

01/01: 181.6 🪵🍽️🧘🚶‍♂️

StirredIntention · January 2

Hey friends! My name is B - I live with my husband and two kids and work in community mental health. I've never not struggled with my weight, so I'm focusing on long term habits so I can live a longer and more active life with my family.

Monthly Habits:
Log all my food 🥙
Work out 3x/week 🏃‍♀️
8 glasses of water💧
Self Care Activity 🧶

Sept weightloss: 6.7 lbs
Oct weightloss: 3.1 lbs
Nov weightloss: 2.3 lbs
Dec weightloss:

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brokenspoiled · January 2

As mentioned in the 2024 weekly weighin challenge thread its been a long time since I've been "on plan" and 2024 is hopefully the year I'm back.

43yo married female. Starting weight will be Jan 2 but around 290. 13years ago I saw 129.9 on the scale then let it steadily climb and have been this weight for roughly 5years now.

My January goals: starting the 2nd
Weigh in daily
Log food daily
4 water bottles daily (to start)
5k steps daily (to start)
30m daily walk
Attempt 10m on elliptical

I've added toneitup_jess to my friends list for support and motivation.

angiekou33 · January 2

Hello, I am Angie I’m in my mid thirties, 5’8” and I live in the UK

My goals for January :
Weigh- in daily
Log daily
Exercise 3x per week- strength training
Exercise 1x per week - yoga
Exercise 2x per week - 30 min walk
Lose 4kg (~8lbs)

Starting weight January 1st:
Jan 1 - N/A
Jan 2 - 112.3kg (247.6lbs)

Did 45' strength training today so off to a good start

jm216 · January 2

jimmydr5 wrote: »

1/1/24. Trying to get all boxes ticked ✅ 🥰

✅Workout 5 km run and 1.5 km walk
✅IF
✅Tracking
✅Deficit diet

Starting weight January 1st: 86.1 kg
@jm216 Are we supposed to post daily achievements or it’s optional?

This is all about you. 😁 You can post daily achievements or just post your weight. Your choice.

jm216 · January 2

Happy New Year!

Welcome to your year of refocusing on becoming a healthier you. We’re all in this together.

Hello, I’m Jill. 🥰I’m 53, 5’7” and I live in Michigan.

My goals for January :
⚖️Weigh- in daily
📝Log daily
🙆‍♀️Stretch daily/ Exercise 3x per week- starting at 15-20 minutes of beginner dance workouts
Get back down to under 200 pounds
Hang out in the 190’s for awhile.
My ultimate and hopefully sustainable goal is 185.

Starting weight January 1st:
Jan 1: 205.6 marks the start of 2024
Let the fun begin!
Jan 2: 204.5 I love January! New Year reset has begun.

Jill🥰

Leanjean8 · January 2

My goals for January :
Weigh- in daily
Log food 5/7 days
Increase yoga to 2x/week
Lose 5 pounds

Starting weight January 1st: 165.8
Jan 2: 165.2

iLive2Walk · January 2

Hello I'm Darlene and have been with this group for a while now. Retired, 63-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I have been on this weight loss journey since January 2023. 💖I wouldn't be where I am today without this group (along with a couple other challenges I am in); I am so thankful for their support and accountability. 💖

My Goals for January

⚖️ Lose 4 pounds (always my goal)
👣17k Steps Daily with one day of rest
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Tai Chi or Yoga 1 day per week
💦 6+ glasses of water

👣 📝 🥗 💪 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sept: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164

December Ending Weight 164

Jan 1: 163.8 👣 📝 🥗 💦 Happy New Year!
Jan 2: 163.8 👣 📝 🥗 💦 Met my New Year's goal - did a 10K walk yesterday AM. Was ravenous all day, but managed to stay under my calorie limit by 5 calories. I would say a successful day. I'm still .2 pounds away from my lowwest weight (just before Christmas).

Rh1aB1a · January 2

Happy New Year!

1. 162.4

2. 162.0

iLive2Walk · January 2

I forgot to say welcome back to everyone. I'm so grateful for all the support that gave me in 2023, and look forward to our continued friendship in 2024.

For all the newcomers - hope you find this group as encouraging as I do. Don't let the scale derail you - there are no judgements here - post every day regardless even if it is to say you didn't weigh today. Keep coming and I guarantee you will have success.

@Melwillbehealthy So glad you had a good time. Sounds like a wonderful night.
@andreajlnhe You got this - I bet you are right and it will come off quicker than the last 12 pounds.

@happyhiker24 You are just about where I started a year ago. I too said I just need to get out of the obese category. I met that goal in Sept (I was a little heavier than you to start). You will have your ups and downs - don't fret it; don't let it stop your goal - just keep going. Slow and Steady - and you will get there!

@deepwoodslady Your plan sounds like a sensible one. Your trip to Aldi is probably your explantion; she gave it to you because she loves you. I think your plan sounds like a sensible one - if you need strength we are here for you. Isn't it funny how we pick our poisions? I too struggle with the chocolate (or worse a bag of chips), but a bottle of my favorite wine can sit in the fridge for months without a sip.

🎉❄️ January Daily Logging and Weigh-in Challenge❄️🥳

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