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

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  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 1,764 Member
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    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 1st: +0.3

    ✅ January
    01. 123.4
    08. 123.0
    15. 125.0
    22. 124.0 After the long 'snack filled' football weekend, I’m back on track

    💞Karen
    CHALLENGES:

    ⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼‍♂️
    November 1 to January 31: Loss lbs
    121.5 to

    🏆 COMPLETED
    August 1 to October 31: Loss 3.5 lbs
    125 to 121.5

    May 1 to July 31: Loss 9 lbs
    134 to 125
  • 200Karen
    200Karen Posts: 1,764 Member
    edited January 23
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    I’m also restarting squats.
    Found this video and it has helped me with foot alinement and knee pain
    The 5 absolutes
    1) Optimal Toe Angle
    2) Sufficient Foot Stability
    3) Creating External Rotation Torque
    4) Hinging At The Hips
    5) Maintaining Postural Integrity

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Kls95w2jFA
    💞 Karen
  • healhierhappiness
    healhierhappiness Posts: 104 Member
    edited January 23
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    RubyRed427 wrote: »
    healhierhappiness wrote: »
    200Karen wrote: »
    Wednesday and Thursday I ate my 4 servings of veggies. This is something I have been missing in my diet, healthy and low calories to keep me full

    Yesterday, for my birthday party freezing rain canceled my ice cream party.
    So we’ll be rescheduling.

    💞 Karen
    Karen happy b day!!! Mine was the 18th yesterday!!!!

    Happy Birthday to both of you! <3

    Ruby :) Thank You for the birthday wishes :)
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 10,850 Member
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    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)-

    01/09-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    01/16-183.4-(Trend Weight: 181.5)- I had to get a new scale this past week. I started on the new scale at a much higher weight than I’d been seeing of late. A little may have been the unaccountability and self-sabotage as I waited for the new scale to arrive via UPS, but some of it surely was the difference in scales. My fat % is also MUCH MUCH higher on the new scales since I received it. However, my visceral fat is MUCH lower. I’m confused but can only begin tracking my data now, where I’m at, and take it from here.

    01/23-185.2-(Trend Weight: 183.0)- No excuses. Moving forward in a better way starting right now!

    01/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    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:
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,282 Member
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    Thanks, @RubyRed427 for posting this for us!!
    Hi! I'm Chris - 73 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.
    Highest Weight: 192.2 lbs
    Current Weight: 152.5 lbs
    Goal Weight: 145.0 lbs
    November
    11/01 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/06 - 151.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/13 - 151.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    11/20 - 149.3 at 7:30 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 - 149.6 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then nothing...entire family is down w/nasty cold!
    Nov Goal - 145
    Nov Actual - 149.6
    12/01 - 151.0 at 8:30 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 9:15 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 78 mins
    Dec Goal - 145
    Dec Actual - 148.0
    01/01 - 147.7 at 9:20 a.m. ...6.79 miles in 146 mins
    01/08 - 149.4 at 6:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then zero...trainer sick
    01/15 - 149.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer then both Grandsons for the afternoon.
    01/22 - 145.8 at 8:15 a.m. ...caught Covid...down for the count.
    01/29 -
    01/31 -
    Jan Goal - 145.0
    Jan Actual -
    Good luck everyone
    Chris
  • Chalmation
    Chalmation Posts: 2,625 Member
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    Start Weight: 167
    Goal Weight: 152

    November 1: 167
    November 8: 161.8
    November 15: 160.2
    November 22: 158
    November 29: 156
    November Loss: -11
    Total Loss: -11

    December 6: 155.4
    December 13: 156.4
    December 20: 153.4
    December 27: 152.8
    December Loss: -3.2
    Total Loss: -14.2

    January 3: 151.4
    January 10: 154.8
    January 17: 151.4
    January 24: 150.4
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  • bryantparson
    bryantparson Posts: 515 Member
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    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.
    Jan 8: 210 - No more fudge.
    Jan 15: 208 - Doesn't look like I'll make sub 200 by the end of Jan, but hopefully we carry over into another challenge in Feb and I can do sub 190 by May.

    Jan 22: 206 - Steady losses now. Those first drops when you really get back on the diet are so encouraging and then frustrating. I know it's just cleaning out my guts and losing the extra water from the salt and all that. I know losing 2 pounds in a week is phenomonal, but when I look at that 7 pound initial drop... It's about being better than yesterday. That's the mode. This week was better than last week. Just gotta keep the momentum.
  • bryantparson
    bryantparson Posts: 515 Member
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    healhierhappiness wrote: »
    How many calories do you think is in wonton soup say a cup and also a shrimp egg roll. Both from chinese restaurant. so I am sure the egg roll would be deep fried. Any ideas?

    I give it around 200 for the soup and 300-325 for the egg roll depending on how delicious it is.
  • GinLee61
    GinLee61 Posts: 1,190 Member
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    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
    Dec 30: 156.7
    Jan 5: 156.3
    Jan 12: 156.9
    Jan19: 156.6
    Jan26: 155.5


    Challenge Goal: 3 lbs (153.7)
    Challenge Actual: 1.2 lbs

    No days over my net calorie goal this week, I usually have at least one. However my net average for the week was about the same as it's been for the past couple weeks. I did take a day of rest yesterday with no formal exercise. Not sure why the drop this week but I'll take it!

    Have a great week!
  • healhierhappiness
    healhierhappiness Posts: 104 Member
    edited January 28
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    START Nov 17 189.8
    Nov 26 190.8

    Dec 1 190.2
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 3 191.4 Hmmm wrong way!!!!
    Dec 4 190
    Dec 5 190.8
    Dec 6 190.4

    Dec 7 189.6 Back on track I hope!! I am a potato chip eater and if candy is in the house if we buy it I will eat it.We bought some but today I didnt eat it!! I got a can of mixed nuts and had a very small handful of them. For the potato chips I got veggie straws. A little better than chips Baby steps!!


    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 10
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Dec 17
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYDec 24
    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYDec 31

    Todays weight January 2 193.4!!! yesterday I was 192.8
    Not sure why the almost one pound gain. Five days ago I was 189.8
    Going to wach the weight I dont appear to be holding water
    So I will throw out all the leftover ""crap"" here and try to get back on track
    If scale Keeps going up will contact doctor

    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Jan 7 190.4
    Was good this week until yesterday I had a big mac, fries, ice cream and a cookie!!!
    But the scaled moved back down going the right way. Have to be good tho, that junk food will make it creep back up.

    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Jan 14 189.4
    Logged in all my foods this week. Down one pound from last week Eating no more than 1300 ish calories per day. Most days satisified some times hungry . Since start of challenge have only lost 0.4 a little less than a half pound. One good thing I didnt gain at this point in time over this holiday season. I will try to make most of last two weeks Ruby!!!

    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAYJan 21 190.4
    Up a pound too much cake and ice cream. Going to buckle back down

    WEEKLY WEIGH IN DAY Jan 28 188.6
    Lost 1.8 pounds this week from last week!!!

    Start weight 189.8
    Goal weight 180
    Final weight 188.6
    Lost 1.2 pounds in this challenge
    Going to do better next challenge
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,174 Member
    edited January 29
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    Hi friends! Our challenge ends in two days! That went fast!

    Let's all do a final check in by Jan. 31st.
    I'll set up a new link for the next round soon!
  • bryantparson
    bryantparson Posts: 515 Member
    edited January 29
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    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.
    Jan 8: 210 - No more fudge.
    Jan 15: 208 - Doesn't look like I'll make sub 200 by the end of Jan, but hopefully we carry over into another challenge in Feb and I can do sub 190 by May.
    Jan 22: 206

    Jan 29: 204 - Not bad. Looking forward to the next challenge.

  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 12,200 Member
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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 : 244.2 : ↓ 0.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 2.2
    Jan 01 : 243.0 : ↓ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
    Jan 08 : 241.7 : ↓ 1.3 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.3
    Jan 15 : 241.3 : ↓ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 0.7
    Jan 22 : 243.3 : ↑ 2.0 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.3
    Jan 29 : 243.1 : ↓ 0.2 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.1

    Goal weight: : 230.0 : desired loss = 12.0 pounds in 13 weeks
    Actual weight : 243.1 : gained 1.1 pounds in 13 weeks
  • healhierhappiness
    healhierhappiness Posts: 104 Member
    edited January 30
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    bryantparson wrote: »
    healhierhappiness wrote: »
    How many calories do you think is in wonton soup say a cup and also a shrimp egg roll. Both from chinese restaurant. so I am sure the egg roll would be deep fried. Any ideas?

    I give it around 200 for the soup and 300-325 for the egg roll depending on how delicious it is.

    *******************Thank YOU I appreciate the calorie info
  • SunnyDays930
    SunnyDays930 Posts: 1,491 Member
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    I lost 0 lbs this month. I look forward to the next challenge. I need to do this for my cholesterol and overall health.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,174 Member
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    https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10908617/15-pounds-to-lose-challenge-february-1-april-30-2024/p1?new=1

    Here's the link to our next challenge! See you soon on the new thread!

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