๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€***JULY 2024 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

enlightenme3
enlightenme3 Posts: 2,618 Member
๐Ÿ˜€ Welcome all new first timers to this challenge and "Hello again" to those returning for another month, another year, another round. ๐Ÿ˜€

I joined back in September of 2021, which was my first month back on MFP. In the first 9 months, I lost 40 pounds and use this challenge as motivation to stay on track. It is nice to have a medium-term goal that gets broken down into manageable chunks.

Pick your own goal, check in once per week, and at the very end of the month. Let's keep encouraging each other & staying focused on our individual goals.

You can change the dates to suit you, but try to keep it weekly as it shows off the weekly progress better๐Ÿ˜€

Pick whatever unit suits you -- lbs, kgโ€™s or stones.

Feel free to copy & paste the chart:

July Start Weight:
July Goal Weight:
Ultimate Goal Weight:

July 1:
July 8:
July 15:
July 22:
July 29:
July 31:



For those unsure how to do your weekly weight input:
When you want to do your weekly update do a search for your original post, copy and paste as a new post in the add post box then you can edit in your new weekly weight. A lot of people also maintain their post in a notes application on their device and just cut and paste into a new post.

Itโ€™s not a race go at your on pace, imagine where you could be in 6 months time!๐Ÿ˜€

Best of luck to everyone - have fun! ๐Ÿ˜€๐Ÿ˜€

Remember to bookmarkโญ๏ธ this group- makes it easier to find ๐Ÿ˜€
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  • patriciakisner
    patriciakisner Posts: 1 Member
    Can I join?
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 765 Member
    edited June 29
    Thanks @enlightenme3 for the thread!

    Iโ€™m in for July. Iโ€™m barely 5โ€™2โ€ after some shrinkage post-menopause. And I have pretty much been in maintenance all year going up and back down 2 lbs. I do have a couple of reunions in July and August and am aiming for the magic number of #3 down and holding by the end of summer. Will need to concentrate on more protein and summer vegetables and minimal white flour, sugar and wine.

    October 2022 start weight: 157
    2024 July start Weight:
    July Goal Weight: 144
    January 2025 goal weight: 140
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 136

    June 29: 148
    Will post for July on Monday July 1
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,088 Member
    Can I join?

    @patriciakisner It's always nice to "see" new faces and hear new perspectives. Thanks so much for joining us. I'm so glad you are here! It's a nice group. I think you will like it.
  • cathyb60
    cathyb60 Posts: 315 Member
    July Start weight: 220.50
    July goal weight:215
    Ultimate goal weight: 190 (to start)

    July 1: 220.50
    July 8:
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    July 29:
  • cinw1501
    cinw1501 Posts: 94 Member
    I would love to join.
    I keep losing and gaining the same 3lbs.
    My doctor wants to put me on weight loss medicine. After doing some research on the medicine, I don't think its a good choice. I only need to loose about 25 lbs. I need help to stay focused.

    I will update start weight & goal weight in the morning.

    July Start Weight:
    July Goal Weight:
    Ultimate Goal Weight:140

    July 1:
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    July 31:
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 765 Member
    @cinw1501 I also keep losing and gaining the same 2-3 lbs for over the last six months. Glad youโ€™re here! The thread is full of encouraging stories.

    I officially have one week before a trip to San Diego for 3 days. But did have Papa Murphyโ€™s pizza with family last night and enjoyed two pieces of Gourmet Vegetarian. Buckling down today with more water and cleaner eating this week.
    Will post start weight tomorrow.

    July Start Weight: 147
    July Goal Weight: 144
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 136

    July 1:
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • Djklover
    Djklover Posts: 1 Member
    July Start Weight:206
    July Goal Weight:196
    Ultimate Goal Weight:165

    July 1:206
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:

    I need accountability! It's the only thing I have tried that kept me on track so I hope this helps
  • khauck1994
    khauck1994 Posts: 2 Member
    July Start Weight: 152
    July Goal Weight: 143
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    July 1: 152
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,838 Member
    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.
    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.
    Heaviest: 192.2
    Round GW: 147.0
    UGW: 145.0
    July 01:
    July 08:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 315 Member
    Start Weight: 200.6 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    March: -9 lbs
    April: +5.4 lbs
    May: -1.6 lbs
    June: +3.6 lbs

    July Start Weight: 195.2 lbs
    July Goal Weight: 185.2 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    Jul 1: 195.2
    Jul 8:
    Jul 15:
    Jul 22:
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    Jul 31:

    Iโ€™ve got to buckle down and drop some weight this month!

    โ€œDeferred joys purchased by sacrifice are always sweetest and most enduring.โ€ ~Archbishop Fulton Sheen
  • evileyefirefly
    evileyefirefly Posts: 314 Member
    Hey everyone,
    I'm back at it. I did really well for the large part of last year, but life hit me and I slipped up and gained all of it back (35lbs). So going to try and have a few more places to keep me honest this time around. My overall goal is to be healthier, mainly lower BP, get rid of my acid reflux, and generally look better. This is week 2 of my journey back, and I lost 6lbs so far. I'm definitely not counting that as normal as my goal is 1-2lbs a week, however getting back into running is really pushing the loss and I'll take it! Good luck to everyone.

    Heaviest: 235
    July Start Weight: 229
    July Goal Weight: 226 (Goal was established last week with 1-2lbs/wk ave)
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 175

    July 1: 229
    July 8:
    July 15:
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    July 29:
    July 31:
  • ashleyhudson2100
    ashleyhudson2100 Posts: 64 Member
    June was a tough month. I felt off track and over the last couple of weeks, I was eating and exercising in maintenance. I'm really pushing to get back on track in July. I have a vacation coming up at the end of August and hope to finally get back in the 100 club. It's been a while!

    Original (9/6/2023): 241.2
    July Start Weight: 207
    July Goal Weight: 202
    Goal Weight: 160


    July 1: 207
    July 3:
    July 10:
    July 17:
    July 24:
    July 31:
  • GrannyGump
    GrannyGump Posts: 11 Member
    July Start Weight: 158
    July Goal Weight: 150
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    July 1: 158
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:

    I have causally watched my weight creep up another 10#, and have not been getting decent exercise. (Gardening is not enough!!) So, I am going to shoot for "just this month" to see if I can get this back under control. At 74, I can seem daunting, but I have a dog to walk and you all for inspiration. Thanks.
  • pinkshiningstar
    pinkshiningstar Posts: 141 Member
    Ahh! This is just what I was looking for. I love monthly challenges - they seem so much more obtainable. Iโ€™m in! ๐Ÿ˜Š

    Heaviest: 276.6
    July Start Weight: 259.4
    July Goal Weight: 249.4
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 160

    July 1: 259.4
    July 8:
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    July 31:
  • lmbrozey
    lmbrozey Posts: 3 Member
    Thanks for this post. I have been a member since 2019, starting at 220. I was down to 198 in April 2023. Tried a different program that did not include tracking and have decided I love food too much to rely only on hunger cues. Here's to a losing July !!!

    July Start Weight:208.3
    July Goal Weight:203
    Ultimate Goal Weight:Short term 180; if possible and long term 170

    July 1:208.3
    July 8:
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  • debralcm
    debralcm Posts: 65 Member
    July Start Weight: 148
    July Goal Weight: 140
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 139

    July 1: 148
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • lolakinks
    lolakinks Posts: 423 Member
    July Start Weight: 104.2 kg
    July Goal Weight: 102 kg
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 75 kg

    July 1: 104.2 kg
    July 8:
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    July 29:
    July 31:
  • ebonyroche
    ebonyroche Posts: 682 Member
    July Start Weight: 334.3 lbs
    July Goal Weight: 325 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 175 lbs

    July 1: 334.3 lbs
    July 8:
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  • Inez146
    Inez146 Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 1
    Hello all and thanks for the motivation @enlightenme3 !

    July Start Weight: 204
    July Goal Weight: 192
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 146

    July 1: 204
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • Linette1234
    Linette1234 Posts: 12 Member
    July Start Weight: 63,85 kg
    July Goal Weight: 62,50 kg
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 60 kg

    July 1: 63,85
    July 8:
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    July 31:
  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 693 Member
    If I reach my goal it will be the first time in the twenties since about 1992, that would be so awesome. Best of luck to everyone.

    July Start weight: 233.3
    July goal weight:229.3

    July 1: 233.3
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:

    Lbs lost YTD: - 26.8
  • Michieb125
    Michieb125 Posts: 765 Member
    edited July 1
    July Start Weight: 148 (updated)
    July Goal Weight: 144
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 136

    July 1: 148
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • elizab950
    elizab950 Posts: 1 Member
    July Start Weight: 148
    July Goal Weight: 144
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    July 1: 148
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • SKC92162
    SKC92162 Posts: 3 Member
    Hi, Iโ€™m new to posting here. Finally found this area for commenting. Iโ€™d like to join the third, July 30 day challenge.
  • aprilmaeeee
    aprilmaeeee Posts: 3 Member
    Hey yall,

    Here are my stats.

    July Start Weight: 246
    July Goal Weight: 238
    Ultimate Goal Weight:160

    July 1: 246
    July 8:
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    July 22:
    July 29:
    July 31:
  • babytis
    babytis Posts: 330 Member
    July Start Weight: 208.9
    July Goal Weight: 199.9
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 173

    July 1: 208.9
    July 8:
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    July 31:
  • ronicaw57
    ronicaw57 Posts: 117 Member
    Female, 6 ft.
    [MFP Highest Weight: (8/20/18): 264.4]

    July Start Weight: 155
    July Goal Weight: 155
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 150-160 (Maintenance)

    July 1:155
    July 8:
    July 15:
    July 22:
    July 30:
  • VTidd
    VTidd Posts: 1 Member
    edited July 2
    Hi! Here are my stats..

    July start weight 138
    July goal weight 128
    Ultimate goal weight 116

    July 1: 138
    July 8:
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    July 30:

  • lvsherri13
    lvsherri13 Posts: 3 Member
    Ok, here we go! Happy July!!
    July Start Weight: 164
    July Goal Weight: 159
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 142

    July 1: 164
  • takinitalloff
    takinitalloff Posts: 2,798 Member
    July Start Weight: 186.2 lbs
    July Goal Weight: 179.9 lbs
    Long-Term Goal Weight: 140 lbs

    July 1: 186.2 lbs
    July 8:
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    Weight change this month: 0 lbs

    No exceptions. No excuses. ๐Ÿฅ‘
    ๐Ÿ’ Discipline is self-love. ๐Ÿ’–