🌸 💐 May Daily Weigh in and Logging Challenge💐🌸

jm216 · April 30

We are now in our Fifth month of the year, and I absolutely love the start of a new, fresh month. Whether you’re just starting with this group, or you’ve been here for awhile, we’re so glad you’re here on this journey with us. ❤️

This year we’ve added a year-long challenge as well: ❤️⭐️2024 Weekly weigh-in Challenge⭐️❤️

We thought it would be fun to have a place to go for the entire year as well, so make sure you bookmark both of these threads so you can easily find them.

This year is about you setting your personal goals and how you’d like to achieve them and having friends to cheer you on!

We’re so glad you’re here! 🌸💐

Jill and the gang
Jill 🥰

ozdeelite · May 1

Hi Jill. So glad to be back for May!

May daily weigh in

Start weight 107.5kg
Goal weight 105kg

1. 107.5kg

koeitjiesa · May 1

Thanks for the continuing challenge. May this month be good for us all.

May daily weigh in.

May Start weight: 90.2kg
May Goal weight: 87kg

01/05 - 90.2kg
02/05 -
03/05 -
04/05 -
05/05 -

iLive2Walk · May 1

Hello I'm Darlene. 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. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

My goals for May:

⚖️ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
👣 Average 17k Steps
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
🧂Stay under sodium goal
📖 🎮 or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

👣 📝 🥗💪 🧘‍♀️ 🫀💦📖 📖 🎮 or ME! 🧂

Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:

April 2024 Reflection

April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didn’t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasn’t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale – apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while – new scale new weight and it wasn’t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight – which who knows if that was correct. For May – my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees – so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and won’t have to take a break.

I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished “The Masked City” and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series – “The Burning Page”.
The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.

My May Goals:
Get into the 140 range!
Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
Stretch 3 days per week
Average 17K steps per day
Read almost every day

Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

b]Highest Weight 228[/b]

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 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

🌷🪻May Starting Weight: 151.6🪻🌷

🌷🪻May 🪻🌷

May 1: 151.2 👣 📝 🥗🫀 🧘‍♀️ 💦🧂📖🎮ME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.

Rh1aB1a · May 1

🌸HAPPY MAY!!! 🌸

CW-155.4

GW-150.4

UGW-145.0

1. 155.4

jm216 · May 1

Happy May!
My goals this month are to enjoy being outside, spending time with family, and fully embrace my journey to better health.

Here is to logging and weighing daily!

May 1st— 210.2 Let’s go!

cattherien · May 1

Hi, new to challenges.
Today's weight: 183.6
Goal weight: 150

kebass01 · May 1

Hi everyone, weighing in every other day bc otherwise I get too discouraged. I leave for a trip 6/14 and want to be under 145 by then.

SW 3/27: 172.2
4/1: 168.0
GW for end of may: 150
GW for 6/14: 145
UGW: 128

5/1: 159.2

Only down 0.4lbs since Sunday and feeling a little discouraged. I have been working out 55 minutes each day and staying at a 1000 calorie deficit according to my watch. I did get a steroid shot for my ear last Thursday so I am hoping it’s just water retention, I have also had a ton of sodium the past two days. Here goes another month!

nwsocal · May 1

Hi all. I’m Rhonda. I live in Washington state with my husband. We have two grown children and four grandchildren. We both still work. We love to spend time mountain biking and boating. We have a five-year-old boxer and a 13-year-old pug.

I’m back for another month of accountability. I started on January 20 at 221.4. I’ve been off of sugar since then. Low-carb low-fat and calorie deficit of around 1000 cal if I can get it.

SW: 221.4 1/20/24
HW: 284
GW: 155

Weight lost:
January 2024 (start date 1/20): 5.5 lbs
February 2024: 11.1 lbs
March 2024: 6.2 lbs
April 2024: 3.7 lbs

5/1:194.7

deepwoodslady · May 1

@cattherien Welcome to our group. It's wonderful to have you here!

deepwoodslady · May 1

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 63 years old and from 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

This Challenge Starting Weight (from April 30th): 185.6
Goal: 181.6 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this month: 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.

05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight 182.3)- This is my birthday month and the best gift I can give myself is the gift of health. I’ll be working on keeping my carbs low enough to keep my diabetes in check. I’ll be working on calories also to assist in much-needed weight loss. I hope to get back into the 170's this round even though my actual goal is always a 4 pound loss per month which would keep me in the low 180's for May. So, I will aim for the 4 lbs and hope for over 5.4 lbs. A foot injury put me on a path of weight gain but things are improving on that front so there are no excuses not to step up my game. I hope that the Northern Michigan weather will cooperate and I will be able to get outside more and get in more activity. If not, I will work on inside physical activity. Good luck everyone this round. Thanks Jill for keeping us going.

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cattherien · May 1

deepwoodslady wrote: »

@cattherien Welcome to our group. It's wonderful to have you here!

Thank you!

KountryKat · May 1

Happy May everyone! 🦋 I’m Kat and I live in rural NV with my boyfriend and 5 cats. I’ve been on a slow weight loss/fitness journey since February. This month’s challenges will be heavy workload and stress at work and renovations and other projects around the house with 10 days off at the end of the month to focus completely on renovations. My main goal this month is to not burn myself out with so much going on! Mostly healthy meals, exercising when I have energy, and a healthy focus on emotional/mental health.
SW: 122.6
UGW: TBD, ~105ish depending on muscle

5/01: 113.8 I’ve been recuperating from my crazy weekend and slowly coming back down. This weekend might involve another long drive which will throw me off again, but I will try to prep for it my exercising a bit more today and tomorrow.

cattherien · May 1

It's nice to "meet" you all and read your stories.

MommieJeannie · May 1

Jen
Female, 40, 5’11”

Highest weight: 285
UGW: 185

SW May: 254.8
May Goal: 230

BMI: 34.9
Body Fat: 44.3%
Body Water: 38.2%

5/1: 254.8
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EliseSon · May 1

Hello everyone! I have been on this fitness journey for many years. However my weight got the highest it’s ever been after my pregnancy. My daughter is now 11 months old and I am down 78 pounds since I had her! I had the goal to reach 180lbs by her birthday in the first week of June.

HW: 349.8
CW: 194.8
May GW: 185
UGW: 160 🌸

5/1: 194.8

ozdeelite · May 2

Greetings everyone. Welcome newbies.
I’m Cass 42yo from Armidale NSW Australia. 🇦🇺 I have fibromyalgia and have a huge amount of weight to lose. Unfortunately I’m all tummy. I recently joined the gym - I’ve only managed twice a week so far but I want to try and aim for 3-4 days at the gym. I try and walk my dog most days too. Last month I didn’t really lose any weight due to increased activity = increased eating and increased fatigue = sugar cravings. Hope to manage hunger better this month.

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Goal weight 105kg

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ATnowornever · May 2

Hi I'm April. A 59yo married, empty nester, with 2 spoiled cats, Milo and Lilo. Back for another month as weighing in each day really keeps me on my toes, and mindful of what I'm eating.

🌸May Goals🌸
⚖️Lose 6 pounds this month. Usually I only shoot for a 4 pound weight loss per month. But I did so well in April, and I am soooo close to breaking out of the 300’s, that I’m going for it!
👣Walking: Increase steps from 500 to 525 daily
🏊‍♀️Water aerobics class 1 day a week
📖Read Bible daily

Following @iLive2Walk's example, I've decided to write my reflections on how the previous month went. Here is April's Reflection if anyone is interested in reading it:

April Reflection
I went back over my food journal for the last month, to try to figure out why I had good days and bad days when it came to my weight loss. I’m gluten intolerant, so I know that causes issues and wasn’t surprised to see the scale go up a few pounds, after eating something with it. I also noticed that the scale wants to stall or go up when I have a fruit heavy day as well. So while I’m not going to cut fruit out entirely, I am definitely going to cut back on it, and mainly stick with protein and veggies. Tracking my food daily has been invaluable in my weight loss journey, and has really helped me see where I need to make changes.

I have been staying on track with my exercise routine. I walk 500 steps a day, and recently added a once a week water aerobics class as well. I also joined a gym membership too, but haven’t been able to use it yet, due to spring allergies knocking me on my butt. 🤧 While that may not seem like a lot, for me it is almost unbelievable. Just 3 short months ago when I started my weight loss journey, I couldn’t even walk from one room of my home to another (and they are small rooms!) without losing my breath, getting dizzy, and almost passing out. So I thank God every day for my strength and endurance coming back, slowly but surely.

🌸MAY DAILY WEIGH IN🌸

SW for May - 305.4
GW for May - 299.0

May 1: 305.4 No water aerobics class today, as I was needed to watch my youngest grandchild (a 3 month old girl ) while my son and his fiancé took care of some phone calls with the insurance company. They were rear ended by a pickup truck yesterday, (the whole rear of their car was smashed in) and thank God they came through it with only whiplash. The baby came out without a scratch, even though the back seat and her car seat were shoved all the way into the back of the front seat. They were very, very fortunate. My husband took us out to eat afterwards to a new-to-us restaurant. The food was really good, and while I ate mostly healthy and stayed under my calories for the day, I did indulge in some breaded and fried zucchini. So we'll see what that's going to cost me, when I weigh myself tomorrow.
May 2:
May 3:
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May 5:
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Total weight lost in February: 3.6 lbs.
Total weight lost in March: 4.4 lbs.
Total weight lost in April: 8.6

MFP SW: 9/15/23 (368)
UGW: 170

Have a great month everyone!

lifechanges2day · May 2

Hi my name is Kathy 55yr 5'5"
From NY finger lakes region

SW: 2/04/24: 191.4lb
UGW: 9/08/24: 145lb
W: 2/29: 184.9lb
W: 3/31: 177.0lb
W: 4/30: 171.9lb
May GW: 166lb -5.9lb

5/1: 171.9 💧🥑🏃📝😀

koeitjiesa · May 2

Thanks for the continuing challenge. May this month be good for us all.

May daily weigh in.

May Start weight: 90.2kg
May Goal weight: 87kg

01/05 - 90.2kg
02/05 - 89.8kg
03/05 -
04/05 -
05/05 -

iLive2Walk · May 2

Hello I'm Darlene. 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. Back for another month with these wonderful people.

My goals for May:

⚖️ Lose 2% of my body weight my 4 pounds per month is getting really difficult now that I almost to my goal weight - but still am going to try to get that 4 pounds! Get into the 140s!
👣 Average 17k Steps
📝 Log Daily
🥗 Stay under my calorie range
💪 Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretching routine - 3 days per week
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
💦 6+ glasses of water
🧂Stay under sodium goal
📖 🎮 or ME! Read, play a game or Me time daily

👣 📝 🥗💪 🧘‍♀️ 🫀💦📖 🧂 🎮 or ME!

Each Month I write a reflection on how the month went. Here's My April Reflection if anyone wants to read:

April 2024 Reflection

April was basically a frustrating weight loss month; lost 1.2 pounds. Didn’t reach my stretch or regular weight loss goal. At least it wasn’t a gain. Started off the month with indulging on Easter, then took an overnight trip to see the Eclipse and was also off plan. Then mid-month realized I had a problem with my bathroom scale – apparently, I have been underestimating my weight for a while – new scale new weight and it wasn’t pretty. Worked hard the last couple weeks, and at least I got down to below my starting weight – which who knows if that was correct. For May – my goal is to get into the 140s come hell or high water.

I have been successful with the exercise, averaging well over my 17K goal, and tracked a little over 250 miles again in April; year to date a little over 1,000; almost have way there. I am also on track for intentional miles with a little over 750 miles to date.

I have been keeping on plan with my cardio and strength routines. I alternate one day of cardio and then one day of strength. Although I do not like them much, I add one stretch type routine weekly. I have been having some trouble with some pain in my knees – so found a stretching knee exercise that I began adding daily at the end of the month. I have an appointment with the Doctor May 1 to see what she says. Hopefully, I can continue to walk and won’t have to take a break.

I started re-reading the first book of the Harry Potter series, along with my Hogwarts Challenge. I finished “The Masked City” and am on the third book of the Invisible Library Series – “The Burning Page”.
The next round of The Biggest Loser starts May 1. We have a full team, and I spent a lot of time in-between rounds getting ready. Looking forward to the start. The Hogwarts Challenge started; always a fun one. I rejoined Fat2Fit - I can do it.

My May Goals:
Get into the 140 range!
Log 150 intentional miles; and 250 in overall miles
Alternate days of Cardio and Strength Training
Stretch 3 days per week
Average 17K steps per day
Read almost every day

Here is my before and after picture for April. Not much different than last month but found a new before picture and took an after at the same spot.

b]Highest Weight 228[/b]

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 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.8 |Apr 151.6

🌷🪻May Starting Weight: 151.6🪻🌷

🌷🪻May 🪻🌷

May 1: 151.2 👣 📝 🥗🫀 🧘‍♀️ 💦🧂📖🎮ME! A good day for me yesterday; got it all done and had some Me time. I love a new month - a fresh start; and so glad to be back.
May 2: 150.6 👣 📝 🥗💪 🧘‍♀️ 💦🧂 🎮 ME! [/b] A nice swish - hope it stays off. Still working towards that old scale number (had to replace the old scale mid-April and the new scale was ugly and not nice). As much as I hate to say it, the new scale was right. Went to the doctor yesterday and the numbers matched to the decimal. Nice day yesterday - moved bingo night with the family to Wednesday this week. Noone won, but it is always fun.

🌸 💐 May Daily Weigh in and Logging Challenge💐🌸

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