🍎🍂 Just Give Me One Month - September 2024🍁

ManifestingToday
ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
edited August 31 in Motivation and Support
🍎🍂Hello, September! As we get into the final quarter of the year, it's time for a renewed focus — whether it's heading back to school or post-vacation routines, new attention on wellness goals, or planning strategies for the food-centric holidays ahead. With a sprinkle of pumpkin spice in there, too.

Regardless if you’re just beginning, recommitting to your plan, or celebrating your recent successes, we’re here to support you. Join us daily to share your current weight, celebrate milestones, and get inspired by everyone’s achievements, because every step forward is worth celebrating! 🎉

It’s never too late to join in, whether it’s the middle of the month, or if you prefer to check in occasionally. All are welcome here!

This thread has been thriving for years, thanks to various individuals taking up the cause. To see past discussions, search for "Just Give Me One Month." Curious about how it works? Check out last month’s thread here: https://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10920989/just-give-me-one-month-august-2024/p1

Let’s make September one for the books—you’ve got this! 🌟
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  • SofaKween
    SofaKween Posts: 351 Member
    Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!

    Previous Months:-
    March SW – 60.5kg
    31 March EW – 58.8kg
    30 April EW – 57.0kg
    31 May EW – 55.0kg
    30 June EW - 54.2kg
    31 July EW – 53.5kg
    31 August EW – 53.1kg (due to root canal infection)

    UGW - 53kg

    Mini Goals August:
    1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
    2. To maintain weight in 53-54kg range – ideally nearer to 53kg than 54kg.

    1 Sept – 53.3kg

    Thanks for the new thread @ManifestingToday

    Antibiotics are doing their work. Still feeling very tired but eating is getting easier so long as food is cut up to toddler size. Planning a short walk today.
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 332 Member
    Welcome September. Its beginning to be my favorite part of the year.. the fall season. I have a fun trip planned with friends for my birthday end of Oct/first part of November that involves being in a swimsuit so I am hoping by the time I leave for that I will be in the 170's range as far as weight goes (Long term goal )


    September Goal-
    1. Seeing the # 180 would be nice~:)
    2. Strength train 2 times a week and increase weights
    3. SIT training 2 x per week
    4. Fit shorter cardio sessions in
    5. Dial in the balance of Protein (113 g) Carbs(169) and get more consistent with hitting those #'s



    A quick look back
    • March- Beginning weight 212
    • End of May- 202.6
    • End of June weight -200.8
    • End of July weight- 192.6 (my goal was 197 so I made it and beat it!)
    • End of August GW was 187- Actual weight 187.4

    Here goes!

    9/1-187.8
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 377 Member
    Goal for Sept.———192lbs

    Sept- 1-196.2 lbs

    Hello friends 🤠
    Happy September
    🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🍁🌴🛺
  • SofaKween
    SofaKween Posts: 351 Member
    Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!

    Previous Months:-
    March SW – 60.5kg
    31 March EW – 58.8kg
    30 April EW – 57.0kg
    31 May EW – 55.0kg
    30 June EW - 54.2kg
    31 July EW – 53.5kg
    31 August EW – 53.1kg (due to root canal infection)

    UGW - 53kg

    Mini Goals August:
    1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
    2. To maintain weight in 53-54kg range – ideally nearer to 53kg than 54kg.

    1 Sept – 53.3kg
    2 Sept – 53.3kg

    Feeling much better. Planning on going to the last day of a trade show I booked to go to, so that will be my exercise goal for the day.
  • jennigerding19
    jennigerding19 Posts: 304 Member
    Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan 1, Feb 1 193 sw
    Mar 1 194
    Apr 192
    May 194
    June Lowest weight 156 (4/2019)
    Restart mfp 211 (1/2021) 183 Dec 2021
    Second restart 192 (4/2023)
    I do weigh ins once or twice a week.

    Jan 1, Feb 1 193 sw
    Mar 1 194
    Apr 192
    May 194
    June 195.5
    July,August 196
    September goal 192

    September 2 196
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 377 Member
    Goal for Sept. 192
    Sept- 1-196.2
    Sept-2-196.8

    Happy Monday everyone 🌴🤠
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
    Welcome to the group, @frenchfancy2014! Wishing you the best for September and your weight release goals.
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 164 Member
    edited September 2
    Welcome to September everybody!
    Sept is off to a good start. I took a two day break from calorie counting but didn’t feel the need to overindulge. Yesterday I picked up the weights for the first time in over a year. I was sidelined by a workplace back injury but I’m almost fully recovered. I adore weight training and my body was craving it. Felt awesome.

    In September I have to WFH due to renovations at work so I’m looking on this as a time to really focus on food habits like prepping snacks and meal planning. I won’t have my bike commute so I’ll have to think about a substitute (especially for fresh air and mental health).

    My clothes fit so much better now and I feel literally lighter, these are the two things I care about most. Lessening the dead weight I have to drag around with me.

    And with all that in mind…
    Highest weight: 196 Feb
    June average weight: 191
    July average weight: 189
    Aug average weight: 187
    Sept goal: 185 average

    Aug 1: DNW
    Aug 2: 187
    Let’s goooooo!
  • tmbg1
    tmbg1 Posts: 1,453 Member
    Back at it for September:
    Not going to weigh daily - just once or twice a week for this month.
    Starting weight 214
    Goal for September 208
    Current 212.6
  • 9bhtn65nzj
    9bhtn65nzj Posts: 130 Member
    Hi All,

    Finally got the motivation to join this amazing thread after spending the last week reading the August one.

    GOAL FOR END OF SEPTEMBER: 182 lbs
    GOAL FOR END OF DECEMBER:160 lbs

    1st Sept: 187 lbs
    2nd Sept: 185.5 (water weight I’m sure)
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 332 Member
    Just popping in today but it's been a lazy day . We went to a BBQ last night and we ate late and I may have overindulged in the amount of food (smoked pork shoulder was SO YUMMY!) I had one and 1/2 alchoholic drinks and I woke up feeling like I had been drugged this morning , but I got 8.5 hrs of sleep.. Could be the alchohol ? I generally have been allowing myself 1-2 drinks a week but don't always even consume them.

    Struggled through a workout first thing before I lost my minimal motivation, which helped me feel slightly better and them went into town to get the grocery shopping done.

    We had multiple activity options on the calendar and we did none of them other than getting some meal prep done for the week.
    Overall not feeling my best today and taking it easy so opted to not weight given the night before

    September
    9/1-187.8
    9/2- DNW
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
    @9bhtn65nzj, welcome to the group! So glad you decided to join us.
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week

    Previous Info:
    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨

    Jan SW: 205.9
    Feb SW: 209.8
    Mar SW: 208.2
    Apr SW: 209.1
    May SW: 211.5
    Jun SW: 211.0
    Jul SW: 214.4
    Aug SW: 210.7

    Sep 1: DNW
    Sep 2: 212.3

    Waiting for the sodium bomb dinner from last night to melt away. Happy Monday, everyone!
  • 9bhtn65nzj
    9bhtn65nzj Posts: 130 Member
    Hi All,

    Finally got the motivation to join this amazing thread after spending the last week reading the August one.

    GOAL FOR END OF SEPTEMBER: 182 lbs
    GOAL FOR END OF DECEMBER:160 lbs

    1st Sept: 187 lbs
    2nd Sept: 185.5 (water weight I’m sure)
    3rd Sept 184.5 lbs
  • FlowerBlue00
    FlowerBlue00 Posts: 4 Member
    Hi everyone!

    Just restarting my weight loss journey and would like to join this group to keep myself motivated and accountable.

    Start weight 3rd September - 79.0kg
    Goal for end of September - 75.0kg
  • SofaKween
    SofaKween Posts: 351 Member
    Female – wrong side of 65; wrong side of average height!

    Previous Months:-
    March SW – 60.5kg
    31 March EW – 58.8kg
    30 April EW – 57.0kg
    31 May EW – 55.0kg
    30 June EW - 54.2kg
    31 July EW – 53.5kg
    31 August EW – 53.1kg (due to root canal infection)

    UGW - 53kg

    Mini Goals August:
    1. Post here every day for the rest of the month.
    2. To maintain weight in 53-54kg range – ideally nearer to 53kg than 54kg.

    1 Sept – 53.3kg
    2 Sept – 53.3kg
    3 Sept – 53.0kg

    Think the number on the scales today is just an antibiotic blip as I’m back to eating almost normally. Pain is down to a dull ache and manageable. Contemplating going to weights this evening although will be keeping it low level if I do.

    @HappyDonkey75 - getting out to an exercise class when you have little motivation is a big win in my books, so well done! Take care and don't be too hard on yourself.
  • dannytrees1
    dannytrees1 Posts: 377 Member
    Goal for Sept. 192
    Sept- 1-196.2
    Sept-2-196.8
    Sept-3-194.1

    A little misbehaving at the start 😁
    But I’m back on track.
    Those bbq get togethers are fun
    But bad for “The Plan “

    Happy Tuesday everyone
    Welcome new members 👍🌴
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week

    Previous Info:
    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨

    Jan SW: 205.9
    Feb SW: 209.8
    Mar SW: 208.2
    Apr SW: 209.1
    May SW: 211.5
    Jun SW: 211.0
    Jul SW: 214.4
    Aug SW: 210.7

    Sep 1: DNW
    Sep 2: 212.3
    Sep 3: 212.1
    Sep 4:

    Welcome @FlowerBlue00 - happy to have you here!
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 164 Member
    September for calm focus

    Highest weight: 196 Feb
    June average weight: 191
    July average weight: 189
    Aug average weight: 187
    Sept goal: 185 average

    Aug 1: DNW
    Aug 2: 187
    Aug 3: 186

    Welcome to all the new people!
  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 332 Member
    Welcome to the new folks on this group!

    Heaviest Weight: 212 | First Goal Weight: 165
    September Goal: 183 (or less)

    Strength train 2 times a week and increase weights
    SIT training 2 x per week)
    Fit shorter cardio sessions in
    Dial in the balance of Protein (113 g) Carbs(169) and get more consistent with hitting those #'s

    A quick look back
    March- Beginning weight 212
    End of May- 202.6
    End of June weight -200.8
    End of July weight- 192.6 (my goal was 197 so I made it and beat it!)
    End of August GW was 187- Actual weight 187.4

    Here goes!

    9/1-187.8
    9/2- DNW
    9/3-187.3
  • Roothevan
    Roothevan Posts: 1 Member
    edited September 3
    Hi, first timer here!

    Recommitting to myself as I've realised I've been 'trying' to lose weight for 2+ years and I'm the same as I was then.

    45yo woman at the end of October so September is a kickstart.

    Weigh in today 100.7kg

    Goal I have no idea as clearly my goal making hasn't worked this far.... So concentrating on spending calories instead of weigh ins.

    173cm

    I've successfully lost weight several times in the past and managed weights regular but my work and family commitments have changed a lot since then. I've recovered from significant illness at Easter where I can now exercise and get out of breath healthily now so

    1h Beat sabre or vr Les mills 2 x a week

    Walking daily to hit min 8k steps, with 5 min increase in duration every 3 days

    14h Intermittent fasting to assist calorie deficit

    Aiming for 1600 cal net but struggling to get under that as I also have to avoid dairy.

    *Any* metaphorical bumps to check calorie deficit are very welcome!!
  • csilverthorn22
    csilverthorn22 Posts: 47 Member
    You guys are amazing. I’m new here and sometimes struggle with getting back to conversations I’m into.. anyone want to friend me?…

    I have been going through mass stress lately .. we sold our family home - in the 5th generation to live in it.. development coming in waves and though we did alright and have a great new property - it’s still be bitter sweet and loaded with tears and stress and conflict with family. Have lost a couple people close to me lately, and really struggling with complete change in routine and some changes at work ..
    I haven’t managed to stay at all consistent with fitness for … gawd I don’t even know. Let’s go with 2 years - at least since my dad died.
    I’m feeling like a disgusting lazy frump, I’ve been eating and drinking my feelings and my mental health and fitness are of course linked and in a down spin.
    The pros: I walked my dog everyday so the month is off to a start of slightly better - and I’m writing this from the treadmill I need to get back to the weights but I’m a long drive from the gym now and feeling hard to get back on track…

    Sugar and alcohol have been on the up the last couple mo the during the move ..
    I want to connect and crave some contact with some like minded people. I’ve just also been so discouraged and defensive that it’s hard.

    September goals…
    Find the guts to get on the scale…
    Without knowing where I’m even at- it would be nice to see the low 150s…
    More so just a feeling other than heavy, weighed down, bloated and craving sugar.

    How to get there …?
    - track my meals and macros .
    - Work out daily
    - Drink water
    - Meal prep and knock off the grab and go sugar and carb Stuff ..
    - Make fitness pal friends and check in here.
  • csilverthorn22
    csilverthorn22 Posts: 47 Member
    FlowerBlue00 wrote: »
    Hi everyone!

    Just restarting my weight loss journey and would like to join this group to keep myself motivated and accountable.

    Start weight 3rd September - 79.0kg
    Goal for end of September - 75.0kg

    I feel you!!!

  • 9bhtn65nzj
    9bhtn65nzj Posts: 130 Member
    All,

    Finally got the motivation to join this amazing thread after spending the last week reading the August one.

    GOAL FOR END OF SEPTEMBER: 182 lbs
    GOAL FOR END OF DECEMBER:160 lbs

    1st Sept: 187 lbs
    2nd Sept: 185.5 (water weight I’m sure)
    3rd Sept 184.5 lbs
    4th Sept: 184 lbs (I think this is the last of the water weight now)
  • ManifestingToday
    ManifestingToday Posts: 635 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 221 | First Goal Weight: 165 | Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
    August Goal: Get as close to 200 as possible | Exercising 6 days a week

    Previous Info:
    Hi, I'm a 50+ yo married female, 5'6", and I’m making changes to get out of the Obese category, to look good in my clothing, and to have confidence in public again. I'm not making this a race - I'm doing this at my pace. This year has given me a few challenges - but I'm still working toward weight loss goals. ✨

    Jan SW: 205.9
    Feb SW: 209.8
    Mar SW: 208.2
    Apr SW: 209.1
    May SW: 211.5
    Jun SW: 211.0
    Jul SW: 214.4
    Aug SW: 210.7

    Sep 1: DNW
    Sep 2: 212.3
    Sep 3: 212.1
    Sep 4: 210.5
    Sep 5:

    Welcome to the group, @Roothevan and @csilverthorn22. @csilverthorn22 I'd say to get back on track, start with two small things, do them until you know you do them without resistance, and add one or two more things, and keep going. It's all in building a routine that you can sustain. Wishing you success as you get started here. @Roothevan, it sounds like you have a plan, and that's always a great start. Sending the best for your next steps in this journey.
  • canadamarie
    canadamarie Posts: 164 Member
    September for calm focus

    Highest weight: 196 Feb
    June average weight: 191
    July average weight: 189
    Aug average weight: 187
    Sept goal: 185 average

    Aug 1: DNW
    Aug 2: 187
    Aug 3: 186
    Aug 4: 187

    Had a big meal last night so the scales reflect it. After picking up the weights for the first time on Sunday I had noticeable muscle and joint soreness Tuesday and Wednesday. Don’t know if it’s DOMS or back pain from the old injury or unrelated to the weights themselves (could be joint pain from the gluten I had on Saturday). Going to eat really clean, drink water, stretch, and try with the weights again tomorrow.

  • HappyDonkey75
    HappyDonkey75 Posts: 332 Member
    Heaviest Weight: 212 | First Goal Weight: 165
    September Goal: 183 (or less)

    Strength train 2 times a week and increase weights
    SIT training 2 x per week)
    Fit shorter cardio sessions in
    Dial in the balance of Protein (113 g) Carbs(169) and get more consistent with hitting those #'s


    Here goes!

    9/1-187.8
    9/2- DNW
    9/3-187.3
    9/4-185.9
    Boy the scale really waffled between 185.9 and 186 for a hot second but apparently landed at the lower weight so I took it! I am pretty certain it was a water weight drop because I was feeling bloated for two days and I think I finally sweat hard enough and drank enough lemon juice with water that it must have helped. My nutrition coach friend is on my case about meeting my macro's but it is hard.. I have to eat a number of smaller meals through out the day to get there and its annoying.

    I discovered inadvertently that cold plunges are AMAZING. I was having alot of malaise from the meds on Monday and decided to take a dip in our "seasonal" pool that we had thought we were going to drain and take down for the summer. (night time temps are keeping the water pretty frigid right now) It was rough getting in that cold water but wow, I felt SO MUCH better after a quick 5 minute plunge which was about all I could manage. Malaise gone. instantly. I have never been a fan before but now.. I might have changed my mind.

    So we are going to leave up the pool a bit longer while the day times temps remain in the 80's for this week /weekend. and maybe figure out a way to get a real cold plunge for the winter???

    Have a great week everyone..

    1% better every day!


  • csilverthorn22
    csilverthorn22 Posts: 47 Member
    WELLLLLLLL
    I bit the bullet and got on the scale this morning...
    as expected, it wasn't great... like, middle number increased not great :(
    butttt... I 'earned it' - indulging in desserts, 'moving fast food', alcohol, and office snacks and sitting on my duff...

    I got back on the treadmill last night, and, I did a resistance band work out - I packed my clothes so I can hit the gym, the old house, and or see the horses after work and will always have extra clothes so I dont have to drive home, which 'should' help me get to the things i need after work, and start doing the gym thing again. I may have to consider switching gyms eventually but for now... !

    Halloween is coming - so I will let go of my labour day hate and consider the upcoming exciting things i do like about fall. time keeps on turning...

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