😀😀😀***September 2024 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***😀😀😀

mtaratoot
mtaratoot Posts: 14,259 Member
edited September 2 in Challenges
@enlightenme3 is still traveling, so I'm posting this month's challenge on their behalf.

@enlightenme3 would normally say, "😀 Welcome all new first timers to this challenge and "Hello again" to those returning for another month, another year, another round. 😀"

@enlightenme3 joined back in September of 2021, which was their first month back on MFP. In the first 9 months, @enlightenme3 lost 40 pounds and uses 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 better😀

Pick whatever unit suits you -- pounds, kilograms, stones, or even Newtons.

Feel free to copy & paste the chart:

September Start Weight:
September Goal Weight:
Ultimate Goal Weight:

September 1:
September 8:
September 15:
September 22:
September 29:
September 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.

It’s not a race go at your on pace, imagine where you could be in 6 months time!😀

Best of luck to everyone - have fun! 😀😀

Remember to bookmark⭐️ this group- makes it easier to find 😀
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  • OhioDido
    OhioDido Posts: 47 Member
    I’m in.

    I need to try and engage with a group / join a challenge to give myself some added motivation and accountability.

    I’m Doug in Ohio. Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather.

    I need to lose about 80 pounds. Down 15 pounds from my highest weight of 293.

    Aug Start: 281
    Aug Goal: 276
    Aug Actual: 278
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 15
  • mtaratoot
    mtaratoot Posts: 14,259 Member
    Heaviest weight: 175.4 in early 2013.
    Original MFP starting weight (January 2018): 168.2
    January 1, 2024 Weight: 150.0 (10-day average 146.8)
    ]August 31 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 156.0 (10-day average 157.4)
    September goal: Get back to lower end of maintenance weight range
    Ultimate goal: Stay in maintenance range between (absolutely 140 - 153 and ideally 142-148)

    I report scale weight and (ten day average weight), and I post on Saturdays.

    August 31: 156.0 (10-day average 157.4)
    September 7:
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    September 21:
    September 28:
    October 5:

    Total loss for September: I hope it's a loss!

    Stick to it!
  • takinitalloff
    takinitalloff Posts: 2,868 Member
    @mtaratoot Only 30 days in September :) Thanks for running this month's challenge!
  • NonnieDoiron
    NonnieDoiron Posts: 332 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: -6.8 lbs
    August: -5 lbs

    Aug Start Weight: 183.4 lbs
    Aug Goal Weight: 178.4 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs

    Sep 1: 183.4
    Sep 8:
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    Sep 29:
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    Thanks @mtaratoot for keeping the challenge going.

    I want to make it into the 170s this month! Less than 5 lbs to make it happen.

    “Deferred joys purchased by sacrifice are always sweetest and most enduring.” ~Archbishop Fulton Sheen
  • Losingit8305
    Losingit8305 Posts: 319 Member
    I’m in!

    September Start Weight: 131.2
    September Goal Weight: 127
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 125

    September 1: 131.2
    September 8:
    September 15:
    September 22:
    September 29:
    September 30:

  • JZ_50
    JZ_50 Posts: 4 Member
    September Start Weight: 169.6
    September Goal Weight: 159
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    September 1: 169.6
    September 8:
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    September 29:
    September 30:
  • OhioDido
    OhioDido Posts: 47 Member
    September Start Weight: 279
    September Goal Weight: 271
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 210

    September 1: 279
    September 8:
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  • MegHom
    MegHom Posts: 8 Member
    Hi, Working mom of 2, working to lose slowly while managing back to school & fall sports

    September Start Weight:158
    September Goal Weight:154
    Ultimate Goal Weight:140

    September 1:158
    September 8:
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  • Juslilly
    Juslilly Posts: 52 Member
    Hopeful and excited about a fresh new start in September. A special thanks to @mtaratoot for keeping the challenge going. It helps to keep me accountable and I need that right now. It's nice to see others continuing their journey from month to month with this challenge. I am always happy to witness the progress you've made and cheer you on. A warm welcome to new members. May we all reap the rewards in 30 days time.


    September Start Weight: 182.5 lbs.
    September Goal Weight: 178 lbs.
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145 lbs.

    September 1: 182.5 lbs.
    September 8:
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  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 660 Member
    edited September 1
    Hello everyone,

    Happy September 1st! This is the very first day of my brand-new "DO-OVER"! I plan to achieve my initial goal weight of 140 lbs. or less (within "normal" BMI range for my height of 5'3") by New Year's Day, 01/01/2025. I will post my scale app stats and progress every Sunday but will post my final September weigh-in on Monday, September 30th.

    Below is the first scale app post:
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    I sure don't like that it thinks my "Metabolic Age" is 71! I just turned 66 on August 18th of this year! YIKES!

    09/01/24: 00.0 lost this week/00.0 TL lost

    Have a great week everyone!
    💗 Carole
  • shubox1
    shubox1 Posts: 19 Member
    September Start Weight: 184.3
    September Goal Weight: 174.3
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    September 1: 184.3
    September 8:
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    September 29:
    September 31:
  • jo_casey42
    jo_casey42 Posts: 124 Member
    September Start Weight: 230.6
    September Goal Weight: 224.6
    First Goal: Onederland
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 153

    Goals:
    Track everything, consistency over perfection
    10,000 steps a day
    At least 30 min walk with pup per day
    Gym 4x per week
    Stretch daily
    Read at least 30 mins per day
    One Masterclass episode per day
    Physio shoulder exercises daily (for injury)

    September 1: 230.6
    September 8:
    September 15:
    September 22:
    September 29:
    September 31:
  • Daryl87M
    Daryl87M Posts: 28 Member
    September Start Weight:237.8
    September Goal Weight:232.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight:215

    September 1:237.8
    September 8:
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    September 29:
    September 31:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,180 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

    Start Weight (from Aug 29th, 2024 ): 190.0

    Goal Weight: 186.0 (4 pound loss)

    End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

    Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx




    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.


    09/01- I got my grocery shopping done out of town and eliminated some of the “approved” snacks that were just too tempting. Will there be more eliminated later? Maybe, but it’s a start. I hate how much harder it is to breathe and also maneuver steps into the house with the grocery bags when these extra pounds are on. Incentive! I will likely post a weight tomorrow. Good luck this month my friends. This will be a very challenging month for me with lots of travel including some overnights. I’ll be giving it all I’ve got!

    09/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    09/15-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    09/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    09/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
    09/30-xxxxx-(Trend 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




  • kristaede
    kristaede Posts: 5 Member
    Good morning! I have used MyFitnessPal for a long time, but I’ve never joined a challenge.

    September Start Weight: 150.1
    September Goal Weight: 145
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    September 1: 150.1
    September 8:
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  • dlhollin1
    dlhollin1 Posts: 696 Member
    Hello all. Back for month nine. I'm really excited to start this months challenge. I hope to return to the twenties for the first time in many many years, like since around 1991, yes I'm an old dog. I have lost 30.1 lbs in 2024 and 43.2 since Jan 1st 2023. Best of luck to everyone lets have a great month.

    September Start Weight: 230.0
    September Goal Weight: 227.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 200.0 That's my projection but it may change when I get there.

    September 1: 230.0
    September 8:
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    September 22:
    September 30:
  • mizzmagenta
    mizzmagenta Posts: 56 Member
    Count me in!

    Challenges definitely keep me motivated to stick to my goals. I’ve got around 10lbs to lose to reach my goal, but finding it a little harder the closer I get.

    I would be happy to lose 1lb a week if possible 🤞🏻… wishing everyone luck on our individual journeys.

    September Start Weight: 131.1 lbs
    September Goal Weight: 127 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 120 lbs

    September 1: 131.1
    September 8:
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    September 29:
    September 30:
  • nettiecr01
    nettiecr01 Posts: 4 Member
    September Start Weight: 177
    September Goal Weight: 165
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

    September 1: 177
    September 8:
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  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 19,892 Member
    Thank you, @mtaratoot !
    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
    09/01 -
    09/02 -
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    09/16 -
    09/23 -
    09/30 -
    Chris
  • kkmark
    kkmark Posts: 561 Member
    edited September 1
    Hi all i am working mom , have 2 kids. After seeing my few recent pictures i definitely need to loose for my health.
    Below are my details
    September Start Weight: 168
    September Goal Weight: 160
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 150

    September 1: 168
    September 8:
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  • Juslilly
    Juslilly Posts: 52 Member
    @Walela617 I was wondering which scale app you're using. How accurate do you think it is? I'm thinking of using one myself. Good luck reaching your fitness goals.
  • takinitalloff
    takinitalloff Posts: 2,868 Member
    September Start Weight: 195.3 lbs
    September Goal Weight: 189 lbs
    Long-Term Goal Weight: 140 lbs

    September 1: 195.3 lbs
    September 8:
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    September 22:
    September 30:

    Weight change this month:

    No exceptions. No excuses. 🥑
    💝 Discipline is self-love. 💖
  • CitricHamster
    CitricHamster Posts: 237 Member
    edited September 2


    August 2024: -11.8 lbs

    September Start Weight: 171.6
    September Goal Weight: 167
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

    September 1: 171.6
    September 8:
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    September 31:

    I might be looking at a plateau. Last two days I have come in the same weight. Perfectly normal though. Going to keep going to the gym, eating healthy and seeing if I can crack the 160s this month.

  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,180 Member
    To those who are celebrating:


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  • KweenNola
    KweenNola Posts: 1 Member

    Hello All! New to the site and group. I'm a 39 year old mom of 2 Bio Kids and 3 Step. I've a very busy momma bear. My kids are getting older and for once, I'd like to do something for ME. The plan is to lose 40 before the year is out. Hopefully with yall's encouragement, I'll be able to achieve that.

    Kween (Queen) is the name ...
    I use Samsung Health to also keep up with tracking things. I welcome all new friends and any suggestions.

    September Start Weight: 240.8
    September Goal Weight: 230.00
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 185 before March 2025

    September 1: 240.8
    September 8:
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    I'm from New Orleans soooooo yall pray for me..Yall KNOW how we eat/cook down here!!!

    Let's Geaux!
  • crownedone81
    crownedone81 Posts: 2 Member
    Glad to join you all...

    September Start Weight: 183.1
    September Goal Weight: 173.1
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

    September 1: 183.1
    September 8:
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  • jeanona
    jeanona Posts: 151 Member
    Hi all

    I’m back on MFP looking to lose some weight.

    September Start Weight: 135.6
    September Goal Weight: 131.0
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 120.0

    September 1: 135.6
    September 8:
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    September 31:
  • 9bhtn65nzj
    9bhtn65nzj Posts: 130 Member
    Hi All,

    Serial starter here🫣!

    Have hit my highest weight ever so time to take back control. I’m 41 female at 5’5 in height.

    September Start Weight:187 lbs
    September Goal Weight:182 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight:153 lbs

    September 1:187 lbs
    September 8:
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  • AllyNorth
    AllyNorth Posts: 133 Member
    Hello all, After falling off the MFP wagon for a few months, I am ready to start again. Thanks for setting up this group. It is the only challenge that seems to work for me. Happy Labour Day!

    September Start Weight: 154.4
    September Goal Weight: 150
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 135

    September 2: 154.4 (First time I stepped on the scale since early July. It was a big step!)
    September 8:
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  • Jen_967
    Jen_967 Posts: 1,935 Member
    I’m in! Glad to meet everyone!!

    September Start Weight: 242.6
    September Goal Weight: 235
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145

    September 1: 242.6
    September 8:
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