15 pounds to lose challenge- February 1 -April 30, 2024

y LAST Challenge #1 November 17. 2023 Start weight 189.8
Goal weight 180
January 28,2024 Final weight 188.6
Lost 1.2 pounds in this challenge

My CHALLENGE #2 2/1/2024 - 4/30/2024
Beginning Weight 188.8 Friday weigh in day
GOAL Weight is 178.8
Healthier eating

2/2/24 Weight 188.8

2/9/24 Weight 188.8

2/16/24 Weight 188.2

2/23/24

3/1/24 Weight 186

3/8/24 Weight 186

3/15/24 Weight 187.2 / Need to get back on track

3/22/24 Weight 186 / Back on track

3/29/24
4/5/24
4/12/24
4/19/24
4/26/24
4/30/24

Hi y'all!

I'm Rhiannon! I'm a 38yo stay at home mama to my five kids who range from 9y to 5mo! Trying to lose the last of the baby weight before my wedding in October! I would LOVE to lose the last 15lbs by April!

FEBRUARY
SW-159.4lb
GW-157lb
UGW-145.0

1.159.4
8.159.8
15.159.2
21.157.6
28.156.4
Total loss: 3lbs

MARCH
SW-154.4
GW-151.0
UGW-145.0

1.154.4
8.156.6
15.155.8
25.155.4
29.

bryantparson wrote: »

02/05: 205. Let's get it!
02/12: 201. A fair bit of that was just not having all the vacation food in my guts. And losing all that salt related water weight.
02/19: 204. Kinda bounced off that 200# floor. I was right at 200 for a couple of days, then food happened. I've hit that stage in weight loss where my workouts are suffering. Lifting much less weight despite still going to the gym regularly. My joints ache. Had to do a bit of a refeed to feel better about the workouts, but it had consequences.
02/26: 199!!! Finally under that 200 mark. I fluttered between 196.5 and 199.5 over the last few days, so I'll take it!
03/04: 197. That's realistically about 4-5 pounds down in Feb. That's right on track. Pound a week is good stuff. I'd love to be down to 190 by my b-day in May.
03/11: 195. Killin' it. Although I'm expecting a small rebound from not being in the gym while I've had a cold.
03/18: 197. There's the bump I expected. No worries. Back at it.

03/25: 194. I was really good this week, but at least some of that is dehydration from the 2 glasses of wine I had before bed.

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 4.0 to 9.0 lbs
AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
✅ February 1st: 124 released 1.6 lbs

✅ March
01. 122.4
04. 123.0
11. 121.8
18. 123.0
25. 123.0
I’m still struggling with establishing a new lower weight. My plan is to be more aware of what triggers mindless eating. I will then plan ahead in these situation. I will stay active while enjoying healthier foods. I will stay positive while seeking support from our group and uplifting friends.


💞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 STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31): 181.6
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 169.6
CHALLENGE ACTUAL ENDING WEIGHT:
TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE:



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.


02/01-183.4-(Trend Weight: 183.0)-

02/06-183.0-(Trend Weight: 183.2)-

02/13-182.0-(Trend Weight: 181.5)-

02/20-179.4-(Trend Weight: 180.6)-

02/27-179.4-(Trend Weight: 180.2)-

02/29-177.0-(Trend Weight: 179.5)-

Feb Start: 181.6
Feb Goal: 177.6 (4 pound loss)
Feb Actual: 177.0
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 4.6 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.

03/01-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

03/05-177.4-(Trend Weight: 178.9)-

03/12-180.6-(Trend Weight: 179.5)-

03/19-179.4-(Trend Weight: 180.3)- It’s been a horrible couple of weeks food-wise. My meals have actually been on target mostly but I think I’ve been eating too early which has pushed my dinner up earlier. That leaves me too many evening and night hours for snacking. I get so hungry in those empty hours! Then the cravings begin because of what I’ve been snacking on! It’s a train wreck but logging and studying my habits is an invaluable tool. Thank you MFP! I am tweaking and making the changes I need. I just wish I had more time and privacy during this multi-room renovation to get my exercise in. I’ve got to figure that out. Have a great week everyone. I hope you are all a bit closer to your health needs and your dreams coming true!

03/26-183.0-(Trend Weight: 180.7)- Every bit of travel and every occasion (including my DGS’s birthday) has thrown me for a loop. The Chinese food during travel yesterday has left me bloated and uncomfortable. I’m pretty miserable right now and I only have a couple of days to turn things around before the end-of-month weigh-in. It’s just not a good place to be! I’ve got to focus and really try hard to turn this around.

03/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


Mar Start: 177.0
Mar Goal: 173.0 (4 pound loss)
Mar Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx



Challenge Weeks to Come

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

Starting weight as of January 26 2024: 155.5

Feb 3: 156.2
Feb 9: 155.4
Feb 15: 154.8
Feb 23: Away
Mar 1: Sick
Mar 8: 153.2
Mar 15: 154.5
Mar 22: 155.3
Mar 29:

Challenge Goal: 2 lbs (153.5)
Challenge Actual: -.2

Since returning from vacation and recovering from a strep infection I've been struggling to stay within my daily goals and resume my normal exercise routine. This week I feel that I've finally been able to get back on track so I'm hopeful that the scale will reflect my efforts when I weigh in on Friday.

Have a great week!

Weigh in from this morning
Feb 5: 168.8 lbs
Feb 12: 165 lbs
Feb 19: 166 lbs
Feb 26: 166.8 lbs
Mar 4: 163.2 lbs
Mar 11: 161.8 lbs
Mar 18: 158.6 lbs
Mar 25: 157.6 lbs
Apr 1: 157.2 lbs

Total lost this week = 0.4 lbs
Total lost overall = 11.6 lbs

A small loss this week, I was relaxed with my food diary yesterday, father in law came over for dinner and I had naan bread with my curry, and apple crumble for dessert. Plus a tiny Easter egg. The other 6 days I stuck to my limit, and have exercised nearly every day, including a great time at Saturday Parkrun, almost beat my PB, which is 39mins 7 seconds. I feel a lot better running a bit lighter.

CHALLENGE: lose 13.5 pounds by April 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 (so far): ↑10.7
Jan 29 starting weight: 243.1 (7-day average)
Apr 29 goal weight: 229.6 (desired loss = 13.5 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

Jan 29 : 243.1 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Feb 05 : 243.0 : ↓ 0.1
Feb 12 : 244.5 : ↑ 1.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.4
Feb 19 : 243.7 : ↓ 0.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 0.6
Feb 26 : 244.1 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
Mar 04 : 246.8 : ↑ 2.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.7
Mar 11 : 247.9 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.8
Mar 18 : 248.8 : ↑ 0.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 5.7
Mar 25 : 251.7 : ↑ 2.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 8.6
Apr 01 : 248.6 : ↓ 3.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 5.5
Apr 08 :
Apr 15 :
Apr 22 :
Apr 29 :

Looking forward to getting back on track with this challenge. I am 56 and 5'3'' female in Oklahoma. Spring is around the corner and hope for more outside activities.
Highest weight: 154.2
Starting weight: 149
Goal weight: 130

2/1 149
2/8 149.6
2/15 148.6
2/21 146.8 - Started exercising a little more this last week.
2/29 146.8
3/7 144.6 - Back to healthier meals.
3/14 143.7
3/21 141.8 - Hiked several days this week and I have been staying away from sugar.
3/28 141.2
4/4 140.2

Staying strong on the no sugar...It has been a struggle as there are sweets provided in the office almost every day. Feeling good about exercising more.

March 20th: 351.4

March 25th: 347.2

March 31st: 348.8

April 5th: 347.8

April 12th:

April 19:

April 26:

April 30th:

I know I haven't been checking in. I'm travelling these 2 weeks and so don't have access to a scale. I feel like my NSV of looking better is going well. Hopefully the scale doesn't yell at me when I get back on it.

CHALLENGE: lose 13.5 pounds by April 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 (so far): ↑9.2
Jan 29 starting weight: 243.1 (7-day average)
Apr 29 goal weight: 229.6 (desired loss = 13.5 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

Jan 29 : 243.1 (Weigh-in day: Monday)
Feb 05 : 243.0 : ↓ 0.1
Feb 12 : 244.5 : ↑ 1.5 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.4
Feb 19 : 243.7 : ↓ 0.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 0.6
Feb 26 : 244.1 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 1.0
Mar 04 : 246.8 : ↑ 2.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.7
Mar 11 : 247.9 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.8
Mar 18 : 248.8 : ↑ 0.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 5.7
Mar 25 : 251.7 : ↑ 2.9 - total gain/loss: ↑ 8.6
Apr 01 : 248.6 : ↓ 3.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 5.5
Apr 08 : 250.2 : ↑ 1.6 - total gain/loss: ↑ 7.1
Apr 15 :
Apr 22 :
Apr 29 :

Hi Everyone, I have not checked in in a long time.
I've had a scare at my physical last week. My EKG (ECG) was abnormal. This probably means there is something wrong with my heart. Nothing like that kind of news to scare you straight. I won't really know for a few weeks as I can't get in with the cardiologist until May 20. (Dr said this was OK so in a way that may mean it is not so bad? Fingers crossed).
I have eliminated all alcohol, permanently. Alcohol is terrible for your heart, just Google it. I have also done my research on heart healthy food and that is what I am eating. Fruit, veggies, lean protein, fish. Pretty much what you expect.
I am not focusing so much on the numbers on the scale anymore, though I do feel best around 150 or lower. I am currently at 155. I had been yo yo-ing but I have lost 3 lbs since seeing the Dr. last Friday.
Please send positive vibes my way. Thank you, everyone ! XO