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

bryantparson wrote: »

CHALLENGE: Sub 200 by end of Jan
Highest weight Around 225
Nov 2 starting weight: 217
Ultimate goal weight: 180

Weigh-in days are Mondays

Nov 02 : 217
Nov 13 : 216
Nov 20 : 215
Nov 27 : 211
Dec 4: 211 - Fell smooth off the diet this week. Back on the horse for next week.
Dec 11: 212 - *narrator* "He did not get back on the horse"
Dec 18: 211 - Okay, back at it. Gonna need to pick up some steam.
Dec 26: 216 - Christmas in Texas. I don't know what to tell ya.

Jan 1: 217 - Fuuuuuuuuuuuuudge.

To Deep woods lady
Dona
Take that chocolate you won and all those cookies and fudge and bag it up and take it to the local food bank, homeless shelter etc. If they cant take it then give it to your daughter to take to her home. This way it wont be in your house. You can have a treat of one piece when you visit her. If by chance she wont take it then find someone who will. church group? neighbors? . In the meantime enjoy the lotion and the asti.in moderation:))))) Happy New Year P.S. make less cookies fudge etc for your gatherings and send leftovers home with the attendees ))

@deepwoodslady great chocolate release plan 👍

@RubyRed427 WOW great holiday recovery 🏆


I’m starting my day with high hopes for the future, ready to commit to another year of healthy GOALS.

The gym is offering a nutrition challenge and body scan. It will be interesting to hear what the coach says about my results.

The swing of the kettlebell hurts my upper back. So I started my morning trying new stretches.

Wall Angles for posture
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ywYi4rBhRBQ

💞 Karen

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: xxxxx



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)-

12/26-179.0-(Trend Weight: 179.2)-

12/31-183.8-(Trend Weight: 180.2)-

Dec Start: 181.4
Dec Goal: 177.4 (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: 183.8
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.4 lbs Gained



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)-

01/02-181.4-(Trend Weight: 180.4)- I’ll take whatever progress I can get. My Holiday feast was on the 30th so I am just trying to pull myself up and out of this hole. 0.2 loss is better than nothing considering all the leftovers and baked goods that are still lingering.

01/09-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I woke up to a big disappointment. I got on my scales and they kept flipping from 174.8 to 175.4 which I know is impossible at this time. I haven’t even had TMI so they should be the same or even up slightly from yesterday’s weight (179.8). Also, it did not change over and show me the fat %, Water %, and all the other data it usually gives. It just went black after the weight every time I tried it. All the functions worked perfectly yesterday. I didn’t have another set of AAA batteries so I borrowed some from my TV remote and it still would not work properly. I’m afraid it’s time for a new scale. This one only lasted two years at most. Strange that it stays nicely lit but won’t perform. Anyway, I’ll be scouring Amazon for a new one today so I won’t be able to weigh until it comes in. I must stay diligent and not let my brain go into free-for-all mode just because I don’t have to weigh for a few days. Yes, I have common sense, but that could very easily happen anyway so I am going to pre-log all my food as soon as I am done posting on my challenges to help me stay in line. I will also force myself to exercise today as I could possibly get lax on that too, thinking I’m getting away with murder with no scale. It kind of feels like the teacher is absent today and I have a brand new very young substitute. As far as I think I have come in this weight loss journey, boy am I ever weak and boy oh boy, do I EVER have such a long way to go. Sometimes the physical part is easier than the mental part! Have a good day my friends. I am buckled down for our 6 – 10 inches expected snow storm. I went out yesterday for all the fresh stuff – eggs-bread-milk so my son & I are prepared.


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01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



Jan Start: 183.8
Jan Goal: 179.8 (4 pound loss)
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: