πŸŽ‰β„οΈ January Daily Logging and Weigh-in Challenge❄️πŸ₯³

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,349 Member
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    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
    **********************ONE DAY, ONE STEP, ONE DECISION AT A TIME********************


    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.


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    01/22-184.2-(Trend Weight 182.7)- Frantically turning this ship around. It’s a big boat so I’ve got to be patient but it’s beginning to turn.

    01/23-185.2-(Trend Weight 183.0)- I went out to dinner with my son yesterday locally as we ran all our errands to prepare for the coming snow today. I really watched my quantities and came in at 1172 calories and 102 carbs for the day which I thought would be just fine. However, my logging shows it was very high in sodium. Another one pound gain is making me really go over my logged food of late. It’s not just how much we eat, it really is the quality of the food too and how it affects our bodies. Today I will try to move more and choose more healthful and helpful foods as I await the snow storm expected to hit again today. I cancelled my out-of-town dental cleaning due to the expected weather so I am hunkered down and have no excuses for not getting some fitness in today too. But first I am going to go bury my head under a pillow and cry, kick and scream – just for a moment. It’s a way better plan than eating my emotions, right?

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  • jimmydr5
    jimmydr5 Posts: 254 Member
    Hello, I’m Jimmy.
    I’m 40, 5’10”

    My goals for January :
    βš–οΈWeigh- in daily
    βœ…Workout 5-6 times /week
    βœ…IF
    βœ…Tracking
    βœ…Deficit diet

    Jan 1: 86.1 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 5 km run
    Jan 2: 85.8 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 5 km run
    Jan 3: 84.9 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 15 km run
    Jan 4: 84.4 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 8 km walk
    Jan 5: 85.5 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 10 km run
    Jan 6: 85.2 kgβœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…2.5 km run.2.5 km walk.
    Jan 7: 85.2 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…21.39 km run
    Half marathon completed πŸ₯°
    Jan 8: 86 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 4 km run
    Jan 9: 85.4 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 5.62+0.73 km walk
    Jan 10: 86.2 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…6 km walk
    Jan 11: 85.1 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5 km run
    Jan 12: 85.2 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 6.78 km walk
    Jan 13: 84.9 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5 km run
    Jan 14: 85.8 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ… 5 km walk
    Jan 15: 85.7 kg βŽβœ…βœ…βŽ No workout
    Jan 16: 86.1 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5 km run
    Jan 17: 84.8 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5km run. 5 km walkπŸ₯°πŸ₯°
    Jan 18: 84.2 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…1.75 km walk
    Jan 19: 85 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5 km walk
    Jan 20: 84.9 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βŽ5 km run
    Jan 21: 85.1 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…5 km run
    Jan 22: 85.6 kg βŽβœ…βœ…βŽ no workout
    Jan 23: 86.7 kg βœ…βœ…βœ…βœ…3.6 km walk
  • StirredIntention
    StirredIntention Posts: 227 Member
    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 πŸ₯™
    Work out 3x/week πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ
    8 glasses of waterπŸ’§
    Self Care Activity 🧢

    Sept weightloss: 6.7 lbs
    Oct weightloss: 3.1 lbs
    Nov weightloss: 2.3 lbs
    Dec weightloss: 2 lbs

    ⛄️❄️ JANUARY ❄️⛄️
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    4: πŸ₯™ Weatherman is calling for snow this weekend! Grabbing some groceries and looking forward to a weekend at home.
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  • WhiskeyDeltaKilo
    WhiskeyDeltaKilo Posts: 58 Member
    I don't agree, andreajlnhe. Losing weight is far more complicated than "just math". Our bodies are complex machines and there is a ton of chemistry going on just to keep us upright. Not everybody is looking for "quick and easy"; just effective and maintainable. That's all I want.
  • HeidiKnipping
    HeidiKnipping Posts: 27 Member
    Hello, I’m Heidi. I’m 55, 5’5” and I live in Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas area.

    My goals for January:
    1 - Weigh in daily
    2 - Begin light cardio/stretch/weight exercises
    3 - Maintain current weight or lose a little

    Weight:
    01.01.24 - 165.9 (.1 over my post surgical low)
    01.02.24 - 166.5 (swelling is going back up)
    01.03.24 - 167 (swelling is continuing to go back up)
    01.04.24 - 167.5 (calling surgeon to see why I am blowing up like a balloon)
    01.05.24 - 167.2 (surgeon says I am okay - here's to hoping it was just water retention!)
    01.06.24 - 166 (much better)
    01.07.24 - 165.1 (almost back to my post surgical weight)
    01.08.24 - 164.2 (swelling weight gain GONE plus .7 more!!)
    01.09.24 - 163.6
    01.10.24 - 163
    01.11.24 - 163.3
    01.12.24 - 163.1
    01.13.24 - 162.9 (oops forgot to post but I did weigh)
    01.14.24 - 163.9 (serves me right for not posting, lol)
    01.15.24 - 163.5 (overall weekly weigh-ins are down)
    01.16.24 - 163.4
    01.17.24 - 162.9
    01.18.24 - 163.1
    01.19.24 - 163.3
    01.20.24 - 161.9
    01.21.24 - 161
    01.22.24 - 161.5
    01.23.24 - 160.7
    01.24.24 - 162.5
    01.25.24
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    01.29.24
    01.30.24
    01.31.21

    Exercise:
    1 - Started small stretches (arms above head, side twists) which are going well. The pulling on my
    incisions was horrible at first but are less so after a week. I also started doing some modified
    bridges in the hopes that my healing abdominal muscles would start strengthening up. I am
    walking much better and even walked the entire trip to Costco and pushed the cart. The hubby
    still won't let me lift much except the small laundry basket!
    2 - I'm getting much more walking in this week and slowly building up my stamina after surgery. I'm stretching more and more now as well. I still haven't gotten true exercise in the form of biking or aerobics but that will come soon (I hope).
    3 - I can now walk for an hour or so without completely tiring out. I still can't push too much or I am a mess by the end of the day. I can lift @ 35 pounds now!
    4 -

    Month overview

    Highest weight Sep 2004: 315
    Gastric Bypass weight Jan 2005: 281
    Lowest weight Nov 2005: 142 (told to gain weight)
    Highest recent weight Jun 2023: 228.8 (lost and gained throughout the years - oops)
    Skin removal surgery weight Nov 2023: 175
    Goal weight: No idea yet
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    Hi again everyone. My name is Mel. I’m a grandma from Ontario. I’m back to continue this challenge for January as you all help keep me accountable. Jan. Goals: break into the 170’s.

    Starting weight in March 2023: 230 lbs. (diagnosed with diabetes)
    Goal weight: 120 lbs.
    Height: 5’2”
    Total loss: 52 lbs.
    End of Sept. weight: 187.8 lbs.
    End of October weight: 188
    End of Nov. weight: 186
    End of Dec. weight: 181.4 lbs.

    Monthly Weight Loss:
    March-10 lbs. (2023)
    April- 8 lbs.
    May- 5 lbs.
    June- 4.4 lbs. (trip to Europe)
    July- 5.6
    August-7 lbs. joined a β€˜challenge’
    September- 2.6 lbs. ( sick)
    October- (gained) .2 lbs.
    November- loss 1.2 lbs.
    December- 4.4 lbs.

    Jan. 1- 181.2 lbs. New Years Gala last night.πŸ₯³ Not really a Gala, just a fun dinner and dance. πŸ’ƒ I danced the night away , and tired out my poor hubby. The Courage Brothers Polar Dip into the frigid waters of Lake Ontario is held near here. Going to walk over later to watch, not participate 🀣!
    Jan. 2- DNW
    Jan. 3-182.4 lbs. fitness class
    Jan. 4-181.2 lbs. morning swim
    Jan. 5-182 lbs. bad night, didn’t sleep, so ate. Really weird behaviour as I really want to lose 3 or 4 lbs. before I go on a cruise at the end of January. Smarten up Mel🫨! Anyway, the good news is I swam for an hour this morning and am determined to get back on track. Have 2, sweet, 10 year old granddaughters coming over for a sleepover over today. They won’t do it at their homes, but insist on coming hereπŸ€”. They know what they’re doingπŸ‘΅πŸ».
    Jan. 6- 181 lbs. busy, fun day with granddaughters. Girls baked a yummy cake yesterday but I didn’t eat any. Good for me😒.
    Jan. 7- DNW, not my best day, very tired
    Jan. 8- 181.6 lbs. expected this. Visited friend last night, wine and cheese. Osteoporosis fitness class today. I’ll never give up. Need to refocus on eating habits. It’s one week into January and I’ve gained, not lost. Going to plan meals and start cooking again. That usually works for me. I enjoy cooking.
    Jan. 9- 179.6 lbs. whoo whoo!🀩 Finally broke into the 170’s. I hope it stays.
    Jan. 10-179 lbs. This is so inspiring. I went to an osteoporosis class and then did 15 min. on the elliptical afterwards. I think I see my waist starting to emergeπŸ‘πŸ˜².
    Jan. 11-178.2 lbs. I’m happy and a little shocked. This is unusual for me. I hope this stays. The scale has been great for 3 days in a row. Aquafit class today.
    Jan. 12- 178.4 lbs. normal fluctuation, fitness class
    Jan. 13-DNW let myself get emotionally derailed by an unsuspecting friend
    Jan. 14- 177.6 lbs.
    Jan. 15- 177.6 lbs.
    Jan. 16- 178 lbs.
    Jan. 17- DNW
    Jan. 18- 178 self sabotaged last couple of days, went for a swim, sometimes, that’s all I can do, still haven’t figured out how to handle these discouraging moments .πŸ˜’
    Jan. 19- 178.8 lbs.
    Jan. 20-23 DNW health scare
    Jan. 24- 179.8 lbs. fitness class, back on track
  • Melwillbehealthy
    Melwillbehealthy Posts: 894 Member
    @deepwoodslady i hear what you’re saying. I too tend to eat my feelings. Yes, I want to make the most of the rest of this month. I’ve only got 3 more days that I can include in this January challenge as I’m leaving on a cruise. I doubt that I’ll make my goal of a 4 lb. Loss, but would like something close.
  • ozdeelite
    ozdeelite Posts: 476 Member
    Hello all. Reading through some comments and seeing a lot of us struggling to lose weight. I’ve lost weight and regained so many times it’s ridiculous. To lose weight it really does come down to creating calorie deficit- if you burn more calories than you eat you will lose weight. Buy kitchen scales to weigh portions - portion size is important and a lot of people find they are eating more calories than they realise. Obviously exercise regularly. Focus on how you FEEL- it’s not just about weight loss. It’s about feeling healthy- NSV more energy, measurements etc.

    Start 111.7kg
    Monthly Goal 110kg

    Mon 1: 111.7kg
    Tues 2: 111.8kg
    Wed 3: 111.9kg
    Thur 4: 112.2kg
    Friday 5: 112.8kg
    Saturday 6:111.8kg
    Sunday 7: 112.5kg 😞
    Monday 8: 111.8kg πŸ€”
    Tuesday 9: 114kg 🀬
    Wed 10: 111.2kg ⭐️
    Thursday 11: 111.6kg 🫀
    Friday 12: 111.9kg 😧
    Saturday 13: 112.6kg πŸ˜₯
    Sunday 14: 110.6 πŸ™ŒπŸΌ
    Monday 15: 110:8 πŸ‘
    Tuesday 16: 110.2kg πŸ₯³
    Wednesday 17: 110.9kg
    Thursday 18: 111.2kg 🫀
    Friday 19: 111.7kg 🫀
    Saturday 20: 111.4kg 🐒
    Sunday 21: 111.1kg πŸ’ͺ🏼
    Monday 22: 112.2 😫
    Tuesday 23 : 111.9 πŸ˜΅β€πŸ’«
    Wednesday 24: 110.2kg
    Thursday 25: 111.2kg πŸ€”
  • StirredIntention
    StirredIntention Posts: 227 Member
    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 πŸ₯™
    Work out 3x/week πŸƒβ€β™€οΈ
    8 glasses of waterπŸ’§
    Self Care Activity 🧢

    Sept weightloss: 6.7 lbs
    Oct weightloss: 3.1 lbs
    Nov weightloss: 2.3 lbs
    Dec weightloss: 2 lbs

    ⛄️❄️ JANUARY ❄️⛄️
    1: πŸ₯™πŸ§Ά
    2: πŸ₯™πŸ§Ά My husband was sworn into town council tonight and we went out with the family to dinner to celebrate! I'm guestimating the calories but we had a great night ❀️
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    4: πŸ₯™ Weatherman is calling for snow this weekend! Grabbing some groceries and looking forward to a weekend at home.
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    10: πŸ₯™πŸ§Ά This day was rough. Calling it a night and starting over tomorrow.
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  • cortner1195
    cortner1195 Posts: 28 Member
    edited January 25
    Hello, I’m Karen. πŸ₯°I’m 62, 5’6” and I live in eastern Washington State. Just east of Spokane

    My goals for January :
    βš–οΈWeigh- in weekly
    πŸ“Log daily, MFP and bullet journal
    πŸ™†β€β™€οΈ Continue my personal daily push up/sit up/squat progressive challenge, 2 days a week at the gym, 3x a week on peloton.
    Get back down to under 200 pounds

    Starting weight
    January 23 219.0 lb
    Original starting weight 288 January 2008
    Lowest weight 160 lb 2009
    Multiple joint injuries, 9 major surgeries and here I am starting over. I'm limited what I can do physically, but finding my way through.
  • judefit1
    judefit1 Posts: 1,103 Member
    Jude, 66 YO, 5'2"
    SW 1/1/24: 147
    GW 1/31/24: 142

    Hi, this is my first time in this challenge and I'm very happy to be here! I'm 66 YO, 5' 2" and officially overweight (again). Gained back 20 lbs in 2 years. My main goal is to lose the weight and change my habits to a sustainable lifestyle that allows me to eat well and maintain my fitness.
    Wk 1 EW: 142.6
    Wk 2 EW: 141.4
    Wk3 EW: 140.2

    weeks 1,2,3:
    wk1:
    1/1: 146.6
    1/2: 145.8
    1/3: 144.2
    1/4: 144.2
    1/5: 143.2
    1/6: 143.4
    1/7: 142.6
    wk2:
    1/8: 142.6
    1/9: 142.2
    1/10: 141.4
    1/11: 141.4
    1/12: 141.4
    1/13: 142.2
    1/14: 141.4
    wk3:
    1/15: 141.4
    1/16: 140.8 (yay!)
    1/17: 140.8
    1/18: 140.8 leaving today for mini-vacation. fingers crossed and travel scale packed!
    1/19: 140.8 away- interesting, travel scale shows exactly what home scale did
    1/20: 140.6 away- slight loss!
    1/21: 140.2 away- loss again!
    wk4:
    1/22: 141.0 away- no surprise
    1/23: 140.8
    1/24: 140.8
    1/25: 140.8 really, again.
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    end game:
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  • iLive2Walk
    iLive2Walk Posts: 5,506 Member
    @Melwillbehealthy A cruise sounds lovely - someplace warm? Have a wonderful time.

  • sands4
    sands4 Posts: 193 Member
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    sands4 Posts: 100 Member
    January 9
    Happy new year everyone ❀️
    came down with a virus RSV over the holidays and does seem to want to say goodbye😑 been away from the scale but I’m determined to feel better and get back to life.

    Jan 03 159.8
    Jan 09 161.4
    Jan 10 161.4
    Jan 11 161
    Jan 12 160.8
    Jan 13 161
    Jan 14 160.4
    Jan 15 160.2
    Jan 16 160.8
    Jan 17 159.8 πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘
    Jan 18 159.6
    Jan 19 160.4 out for dinner 😩
    Jan 20 159.6
    Jan 21 159.6
    Jan 22 DNW
    Jan 23 DNW
    Jan 24 159.6
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  • abowersgirl
    abowersgirl Posts: 3,408 Member
    Hello, I’m Steph I am 5,4” and I live in Canada

    My goals for January : to loose 5 lbs
    βš–οΈWeigh- in daily
    πŸ“Log daily- drink 8 glasses of water
    πŸ™†β€β™€οΈStretch daily/ Exercise 3x per week- starting at 10 minutes (for busy days, anything for the habit) - 60 min. Additionally walking at least 5,000 steps a day to start,

    Ultimate goal- have a healthier life style which will bring my weight down.
    This is the highest weight I have ever been.

    Starting weight January 1st:
    Jan 1-- too nervous to weigh
    Jan 2- 242
    Jan 3- 241.5
    Jan 4- 241.2
    Jan 5- 238.8
    Jan 6- 239.2
    Jan 7- 240.8 I don't know why. I have been working. I'm just assuming it's normal up and down fluctuations

    Jan 8- didnt weigh, woke up late
    Jan 9- 242.8 I don't know why, I am not concerned. It just seems like a woosh is coming soon.
    Jan 10- 240.6
    Jan 11- 240.9
    Jan 12- 240.5
    Jan 13- 239.5
    Jan 14- 239.5
    Jan 15- 240.5
    Jan 16- didnt weigh had to get up early.
    Jan 17- 240.2
    Jan 18- 241.2 Gosh, half way through the month and a .8 down. I really hope this changes, I have no clue what I am doing wrong.
    Jan 19- 240
    Jan 20- 238.5
    Jan 21- Didn't weight, up early
    Jan 22- 239.5
    Jan 23- 239.2
    Jan 24- 238.5
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