10 pounds to lose challenge- May 1 - July 31, 2024

Rh1aB1a · June 10

HW- 200 Aug '23
CW- 155.4
GW- 145.0

MAY
1.155.4

10.155.4

14. 154.8

21. 153.0

23. 151.4

Hoping to hit the 150 mark by the end of the month!!!
29. 151.4

31. 152.4

Don't know what happened there, but alas! ON TO JUNE!

TWL MAY: 3lbs

JUNE
2. 151.6

10. 151.2

amigababy · June 11

Good morning from the UK

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
Apr 5: 155.8 lbs

May 28: 154.6 lbs
Jun 11: 154.4 lbs

Total lost this week = 0.2 lbs
Total lost overall = 14. 4 lbs

We had a long weekend away (Berlin) where we did a moderate amount of walking, and I didn't monitor my food intake at all over 4 or 5 days. So I'm happy to have lost a tiny amount. 3 weeks at home now before the next trip, I'd like to lose another 4 pounds and get to 150.

RubyRed427 · June 11

HW 206 last July

2024
5/1 197.2
5/12 199
5/13 196.6
5/15 195.5
5/22 196.1
5/25 194.4
5/30 192.2
6/7 193.3
6/10 191

This will be my last weigh in for three weeks; we are traveling and seeing the other side of the world.

RtVanDalay17 · June 11

I’m in!!

monsox · June 11

It's not too late to join, is it?

monsox · June 11

Okie doke. Here we go.

Why: This sheds the last bit inherited from dark family. I’ve stopped smoking, stopped drinking, and lost 30 of the 50 lbs I gained when my father and best friend died and his buffer role between dysfunctional family dissipated. By losing these last 20 lbs, I cement that I have risen above, broken the chain, and that I survive and thrive. In order to do this, I must learn more about how to be with difficult emotions and feelings, including cravings. It is all connected.

Plan: Structured but semi-lax routines, calorie deficit and intermittent fasting. Adjust as needed.

- morning meditation (20-30 min)
- morning gratitudes
- short jog (start with 5-10 min)
- brief weight lifting regimen interspersed with HIIT (20 min)
- stretching and brief core/back exercises (5-10 min)

- brief yoga in afternoon (10-15 min)
- midday meditation (20 min)

- evening wind-down cleaning (teeth, face)
- journal
- evening gratitudes
- sleep at least 7 hrs

I have a slow metabolism, even when exercising regularly. 1350-1500 kcal a day works for me for gradual weight loss, though 1350 can lead to slowed metabolism if I don’t shake it up. FTDI diet has worked in the past.

Deal with cravings first by making sure you are drinking enough water, and then by checking meals. Can deal with additional sweet cravings using fruit, but don’t over do it. Remember to practice being with feelings.

The idea is to not be too hard on oneself, but to stress the body enough for it to refine and rebuild, while at the same time doing activities that help destress. All the while, slow perception shifts are progressively made.

Track weight, kcal, water, sleep. Follow exercise apps, but don’t need to “track,” just need to exercise regularly.

I have an exam tomorrow. I’ll start after that.

RubyRed427 · June 11

monsox wrote: »

Okie doke. Here we go.

Why: This sheds the last bit inherited from dark family. I’ve stopped smoking, stopped drinking, and lost 30 of the 50 lbs I gained when my father and best friend died and his buffer role between dysfunctional family dissipated. By losing these last 20 lbs, I cement that I have risen above, broken the chain, and that I survive and thrive. In order to do this, I must learn more about how to be with difficult emotions and feelings, including cravings. It is all connected.

Plan: Structured but semi-lax routines, calorie deficit and intermittent fasting. Adjust as needed.

- morning meditation (20-30 min)
- morning gratitudes
- short jog (start with 5-10 min)
- brief weight lifting regimen interspersed with HIIT (20 min)
- stretching and brief core/back exercises (5-10 min)

- brief yoga in afternoon (10-15 min)
- midday meditation (20 min)

- evening wind-down cleaning (teeth, face)
- journal
- evening gratitudes
- sleep at least 7 hrs

I have a slow metabolism, even when exercising regularly. 1350-1500 kcal a day works for me for gradual weight loss, though 1350 can lead to slowed metabolism if I don’t shake it up. FTDI diet has worked in the past.

Deal with cravings first by making sure you are drinking enough water, and then by checking meals. Can deal with additional sweet cravings using fruit, but don’t over do it. Remember to practice being with feelings.

The idea is to not be too hard on oneself, but to stress the body enough for it to refine and rebuild, while at the same time doing activities that help destress. All the while, slow perception shifts are progressively made.

Track weight, kcal, water, sleep. Follow exercise apps, but don’t need to “track,” just need to exercise regularly.

I have an exam tomorrow. I’ll start after that.

Welcome to our challenge! Thanks for sharing your background and goals.

RubyRed427 · June 11

RtVanDalay17 wrote: »

I’m in!!

Welcome! Let the challenge begin!

Sistersue3285 · June 11

Sherri from Salmon Arm, BC. 61 years old and 5" 2".

May 14 190.6
May 21 188.2
May 28 188.0 no movement on the scale even though I have been careful with my eating. Maybe I will see it next week if I just as careful this week.
June 4 186.2 Finally...now to keep this off & keep going down
June 12 187.2. Knew this might happen as I didn't eat well & went camping.

200Karen · June 11

Welcome to our newest members.
And best wishes on your health journeys.

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 3.0 to 8.0 lbs
AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
✅ May 01: 123 released 0 lbs

Weigh-Ins
✅ June
01. 123.0
03. 123.0
10. 122.6 Celebrating some movement on the scale 🐌 🙌

💞Karen

CHALLENGES:
⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼‍♂️
May 1 to July 31: Loss .0 lbs
123.0 to

🏆 COMPLETED
February 1 to April 30: Loss 1.0 lbs
124.0 to 123.0
November 1 to January 31: Gain 2.5 lbs
121.5 to 124.0
August 1 to October 31: Loss 3.5 lbs
125 to 121.5
May 1 to July 31: Loss 9 lbs
134 to 125

deepwoodslady · June 11

RubyRed427 wrote: »

HW 206 last July

2024
5/1 197.2
5/12 199
5/13 196.6
5/15 195.5
5/22 196.1
5/25 194.4
5/30 192.2
6/7 193.3
6/10 191

This will be my last weigh in for three weeks; we are traveling and seeing the other side of the world.

@RubyRed427 Safe travels to you. Enjoy the trip, it sounds Wonderful!

deepwoodslady · June 11

@RtVanDalay17 @monsox I would like to welcome you both to the group. It's always nice to "see" new faces and hear new goals/accomplishments/ideas. It's wonderful to have you here!

deepwoodslady · June 11

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 Apr 30th): 185.6
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 173.6
CHALLENGE 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.

05/01-185.4-(Trend Weight: 182.3)-

05/07-185.2-(Trend Weight: 183.8)-

05/14-186.4-(Trend Weight: 185.6)-

05/21-188.2-(Trend Weight: 186.7)-

05/28-187.2-(Trend Weight: 186.4)-

05/31-181.8-(Trend Weight: 185.5)-

May Start: 185.6
May Goal: 181.6 (4 pound loss)
May Actual: 181.8
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 3.8 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.

06/01-182.4-(Trend Weight: 185.3)-

06/04-182.6-(Trend Weight: 184.9)- A slight blip up since the 1st but on the right track overall as my trend weight continues to go down. I’ve had my challenges this week with night time hunger (and sometimes bingeing) but, after much research, I am trying some different things that will hopefully help. We’ll see how it all pans out.

06/11-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I had so many different out-of-town appointments and/or engagements over this past week that it seemed useless to even try weighing when I know the bloat is temporary and any gain will be lost again in short order. I need to get back on the exercise train too. All these obligations are beginning to really cramp my style. Have a great week everyone!

06/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

06/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Jun Start: 181.8
Jun Goal: 177.8 (4 pound loss)
Jun Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Weeks to Come

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.

07/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/02-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/09-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/16-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/23-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

07/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

July Start: xxxxx
July Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
July Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

lislisa123 · June 11

Weight lost in April: 13 pounds

Monthly Goal: lose 10 lbs each month

🌸May🌸

05/01 -337.6lbs ( I weigh less now but this was my weight from yesterday, probably water weight.)
05/07 -334.4lbs ( 3.2lb weight loss )
05/14 -334.6lbs ( Hit a crappy plateau, time to reduce the carb intake 😩 )
05/21 -330.8lbs ( 3.8lb loss woohoo! )
05/28 -328.0lbs ( 2.8lb loss )
05/31 -327.6lbs ( 0.4 ounces loss )

Month loss: 10lbs

🏖️June🏖️

06/1-325.6lbs ( 2lbs loss )
06/07 -325.8lbs
06/14 -
06/21 -
06/28 -
06/30 -

Month loss:

🎆July🎆

07/1-
07/08 -
07/15 -
07/22 -
07/29 -
07/31 -

Month loss:

Start weight: 337.6
End weight:
Total loss:

cpanus · June 12

Thank you, @RubyRed427 !
I'm Chris - 74 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.
My husband and I are retired, however...we watch our Grandsons during the week. Collin is 18 months and is our Morning Duty. Ronan is in 2nd Grade and is our Afternoon Duty.
I see my trainer for 60 mins three days a week and try to walk the other four days. The walking doesn't always work out. The boys can be exhausting...
Heaviest: 192.2
Round GW: 148.0
UGW: 145.0
05/01 - 151.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/06 - 150.0 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/13 - 150.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer
05/20 - 150.5 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
05/27 - 149.8 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer then family gathering for lunch
05/31 - 151.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
May Start: 151.5
May Goal: 149.0
May Actual:151.3
06/01 - 149.0 at 7:30 a.m. ...total rest day
06/03 - 152.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/10 - 151.1 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
06/17 -
06/24 -
06/30 -
June Start:
June Goal: 149.0
June Actual:
Good luck everyone.
Chris

frankwbrown · June 12

CHALLENGE: lose 10 pounds by July 31 (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): ↑12.8
May 1 starting weight: 249.6 (7-day average)
Jul 31 goal weight: 239.6 (desired loss = 10.0 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

May 01 : 249.6 (Weigh-in day: Wednesday)
May 08 : 253.5 : ↑ 3.9
May 15 : 252.8 : ↓ 0.7 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.2
May 22 : 253.9 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.3
May 29 : 255.2 : ↑ 1.3 - total gain/loss: ↑ 5.6
Jun 05 : 253.4 : ↓ 1.8 - total gain/loss: ↑ 3.8
Jun 12 : 253.8 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↑ 4.2

DarinGettingFitNow · June 12

Hi, My name’s Darin and I live in Holly Springs NC with my husband and two cats. I have a mini-family reunion in July which is part-pool party, so I want to feel a bit better about myself by then. I think 10 pounds down would be super! I’m going to weigh in on Wednesdays.
MAY

01May – 173.8
08May – 172.4
15May – 173.0
22May – 170.0
28May – 167.4 Going on vacation, so I already know I’m not weighing in most days this week.
31May (total May loss) DNW (-6.4)

JUNE

05Jun – 166.2
12Jun – 164.2
19Jun
26Jun
30Jun (Total June loss)

JULY
03Jul
10Jul
17Jul
24Jul
31Jul (Total July Loss)

Start Weight – 173.8
End Weight
Total Loss

monsox · June 13

Alrighty, let's check in!

48M
Top Weight 215
Goal Weight 160

Remember your "why."

Current Weight 180.2

I hope you're all well!

PS: How the heck does sweet potato taste so good while having so little calories? Get it mushy in the oven, add cinnamon -- oh! heaven!

GinLee61 · June 14

@RubyRed427 Hope you have a wonderful trip!

mjsburcham2001 · June 14

Been MIA!!!

Hi! I’m Jennifer! I’m 47 and 5’2”. My goal is 150. I started working on my weight loss in August of 2023 with a start weight of 194.5.
5/6/24 169.7
5/9/24 167.3
5/14/24 167.1
5/21/24 164.9
6/14/24 162.9

GinLee61 · June 14

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 April 26 2024: 153.9

May 3: 155.6
May 6: 153.8
May 17: 153.8
May 23: 153.1
May 31: 151.3
June 7: 150.6
June 14: 150.6

Challenge Goal: 4 lbs (149.9)
Challenge Actual: -3.3

Not much appetite again this week so my net calories were lower than normal. I've switched up my workout schedule, 2 days on then 1 day off, so that I'm still getting 4-5 workout days in per week with rest in between. 1 recovery day per week just wasn't enough lately.

I was kind of hoping to be under 150 today but alas, no change in weight. Oh well, maybe next week.

Have a great week!

Rh1aB1a · June 14

HW- 200 Aug '23
CW- 155.4
GW- 145.0

MAY
1.155.4

10.155.4

14. 154.8

21. 153.0

23. 151.4

Hoping to hit the 150 mark by the end of the month!!!
29. 151.4

31. 152.4

Don't know what happened there, but alas! ON TO JUNE!

TWL MAY: 3lbs

JUNE
2. 151.6

10. 151.2

14. 150.2

lislisa123 · June 14

Monthly Goal: lose 10 lbs each month

🌸May🌸

05/01 -337.6lbs ( I weigh less now but this was my weight from yesterday, probably water weight.)
05/07 -334.4lbs ( 3.2lb weight loss )
05/14 -334.6lbs ( Hit a crappy plateau, time to reduce the carb intake 😩 )
05/21 -330.8lbs ( 3.8lb loss woohoo! )
05/28 -328.0lbs ( 2.8lb loss )
05/31 -327.6lbs ( 0.4 ounces loss )

Month loss: 10lbs

🏖️June🏖️

06/1-325.6lbs ( 2lbs loss )
06/07 -325.8lbs
06/14 -325.4lbs
06/21 -
06/28 -
06/30 -

Month loss:

🎆July🎆

07/1-
07/08 -
07/15 -
07/22 -
07/29 -
07/31 -

Month loss:

Start weight: 337.6
End weight:
Total loss:

200Karen · June 14

Been a little off lately
So it’s nice to see myself back on track with exercise and nutrition. Today I walked outside for 40” minutes then mowed the yard for 40” minutes.

Best wishes to you
💞 Karen

SunnyDays930 · June 15

I weigh in on Tuesdays but missed last week as I was on vacation with my 2 grand daughters and husband. We did not eat very well....beach food....you know.....but I thought I'd check in to say hi and I WILL weigh in and report on Tuesday.
Happy Father's Day to the Dads out there!

RubyRed427 · June 16

Hi Friends,
I am traveling in Australia for a few weeks. I do not have a scale; we're staying in hotels.
We are eating two meals a day- sometimes we share a meal.

I do read your posts every day or so.
G'day!

deepwoodslady · June 16

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MEN OUT THERE WHO HAVE BEEN FATHERS OR FATHER FIGURES. ALSO TO ALL THOSE WOMEN WHO HAD TO BE BOTH MOM AND DAD. I HOPE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU WILL REALIZE JUST HOW SPECIAL YOU REALLY ARE!!!

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amigababy · June 17

Hello from the UK

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
Apr 5: 155.8 lbs

May 28: 154.6 lbs
Jun 11: 154.4 lbs
Jun 17: 152.8lbs

Total lost this week = 1.6 lbs
Total lost overall = 16 lbs

Definitely fitting into clothes that I haven't worn for years. And starting to donate a few bigger things to the charity shop, I'm hoping to do a real wardrobe declutter at the end of the year.

Lynn__W · June 17

much thinner and fitter than I am. Became very aware of being ‘heavy’, esp for my 5’1”.
I’m so happy I found this challenge group. Sorry I'm late joining but need an 'official' restart point.
These past months have been disasterous; weight has crept up, struggling with arthritic issues in ankle and foot preventing me from nature walks which is a favorite exercise. I've fallen into the rut of been looking back, missing recreation options of 'where we used to live'. I have to start looking forward and building new habits, using home equip and build a routine.
Present weight is 177ish, goals are to lose in 5# increments to 155, but to shed 30 pounds would be heavenly. I'm a senior who still works part time. Some days it's a struggle, fatigue becomes an issue, but the rewards of assisting and helping older seniors outweigh the negatives. I'd be quite lost without this contact.
Late starting this Challenge so dates adjusted to Fridays.

May 24: 175.6
May 31: 173.6 ( -2 )
Jun 07 : 173.6 Recovered from wt flare. Back to food jrnling.
Jun 9th: 175.2, no mercy, no wiggle room.
Jun 17 : 175.6 Feeling less fatigued. Weird but not feeling discouraged by my lack to wt loss, but instead optimistic that I’ll be successful. Just need to finish each day with the same self-control as pre-3pm.
Jun 21 :
Jun 28 :
Jul 05:
Jul 12 :
Jul 19 :

SunnyDays930 · June 18

05/01 154.4
05/07 154.2
05/14 156.4 so + 2.2 lbs

05/21 155
05/29 155.2
06/4 153.4
06/18 154.2

so + .08 This is not bad considering we were on vacation and eating beach food. Pizza, fries, carbs, sweets. My cardiologist won't be happy with me. I need to get back to what was working before which is not eating late, and portion size. Goal by July 1: 152.

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