10 pounds to lose challenge- August 1, 2024-October 31, 2024

BodyTalking · September 30

I love the photos @200Karen

RubyRed427 · September 30

@200Karen I want to go on a train! I love it.

200Karen · October 1

😊 thanks for all the love for my engine.

I've been playing with 1.5 scale trains since my 2008 retirement.
This is battery powered so a lot different and easier than live steam powered.

Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 66 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon. My goal weight is 115.

WEIGHT RELEASE GOAL 9.6 lbs
AND LEARN MAINTENANCE
✅ August 1: 124.6 released 0.2 lbs
✅ September 1: 124.4 gained 0.6 lbs

Weigh-In-Wednesday
✅ October
01. 125.0
09.
16.
23.
31.

💞Karen

SunnyDays930 · October 1

I didn't weigh in last week as it was birthday week 2 weeks ago and the food celebration was continuing and frankly, I did not want to know.

OK back on track.

HW 170
LW 148.8

09/10 158.6
09/17 157.4
10/01 156.8

GW 150

Happy October to all!

GetBackSuzy · October 1

August
1: 159
8: 156
15: 155
22: 156
29: 156 August loss 3lbs

September
5: 154
12: 155
19: 154
26: 154

October
1: 153

deepwoodslady · October 1

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.

CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 176.4
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM July 31st): 188.4
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.

08/01-188.6-(Trend Weight: 190.2)-

08/06-189.2-(Trend Weight: 189.6)-

08/13-190.6-(Trend Weight: 189.8)-

08/20-189.4-(Trend Weight: 190.9)-

08/27-191.0-(Trend Weight: 190.8)-

08/31-

Aug Start: 188.4
Aug Goal: 184.4 (4 pound loss)
Aug Actual: 191.0
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 2.6 lbs Gained

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-

09/02-192.4-(Trend Weight: 191.5)-

09/03-192.0-(Trend Weight: 191.6)-

09/10-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

09/17-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

09/24-193.4-(Trend Weight: 193.8)-

09/30-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- 2.6 lb gain in August and another 2.6 lbs gained in September. I’ve got to make October a banner month. I don’t just want to turn it around, I want to wipe the sale clean and at least get back to my starting weight. For an old Lass that probably is not very likely, but a lady can dream, right? See you in October.

Sept Start: 191.0
Sept Goal: 187.0 (4 pound loss)
Sept Actual: 193.6
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 5.2 lbs Gained

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.

10/01-193.6-(Trend Weight: 193.8)- No overnight change and it seems I’ve been stuck in this general vicinity for a couple of weeks. It’s time to get down and dirty and make a big dent in it. I’d like to get back into the 180’s in October.

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10/15-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

10/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

10/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

10/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Oct Start: 193.6
Oct Goal: 189.6 (4 pound loss)
Oct Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

RubyRed427 · October 1

Hi Friends! One more month to go for our challenge!

Set a few goals for the remaining month.
Check in often.
Have a healthy October!

200Karen · October 1

Ruby 😁 Thanks for the motivation to end this challenge stronger

my two goals for October
1. Stop late night snacking, only veggies after dinner.
2. Practice relaxation by accepting others, not voicing negativity or letting it affect my day.

Best Wishes to ALL,
Karen

RubyRed427 · October 1

My goals:

- No alcohol (will help with weight loss and heart health)
- Yoga- at least once a week
- Leg exercises 3 times a week ( I have a 16 min. program I follow)
- Walk outside once a week- in the park and in nature (when I go into nature I feel so peaceful)
- More fruit
- Fish Oil vitamin (will help me with mild depression)

RubyRed427 · October 1

200Karen wrote: »

Ruby 😁 Thanks for the motivation to end this challenge stronger

my two goals for October
1. Stop late night snacking, only veggies after dinner.
2. Practice relaxation by accepting others, not voicing negativity or letting it affect my day.

Best Wishes to ALL,
Karen

Thanks Karen! I love when you post. I especially like #2!!!

faurotann · October 1

RubyRed427 wrote: »

My goals:

- No alcohol (will help with weight loss and heart health)
- Yoga- at least once a week
- Leg exercises 3 times a week ( I have a 16 min. program I follow)
- Walk outside once a week- in the park and in nature (when I go into nature I feel so peaceful)
- More fruit
- Fish Oil vitamin (will help me with mild depression)

What is your 16 min. leg program? Is it on line? I need to strengthen my legs to prevent falls. Any suggestions would be helpful.

RubyRed427 · October 2

faurotann wrote: »

RubyRed427 wrote: »

My goals:

- No alcohol (will help with weight loss and heart health)
- Yoga- at least once a week
- Leg exercises 3 times a week ( I have a 16 min. program I follow)
- Walk outside once a week- in the park and in nature (when I go into nature I feel so peaceful)
- More fruit
- Fish Oil vitamin (will help me with mild depression)

What is your 16 min. leg program? Is it on line? I need to strengthen my legs to prevent falls. Any suggestions would be helpful.

Through my health insurance company I got an email that offered a program called Sword. After identifying a problem area like my knees they sent me a small monitor, sensors for my legs and a specialized program by a physical therapist. I like it - I can keep the equipment for as long as I use it , and I can tell my “real physical
Therapist” when I need a more challenging workout and she’ll program it for me to appear on my screen. Hard to describe it. But Fitbit also has short workout videos targeted to any area. I belong to planet fitness and their app also has short effective workout videos on their app.

SunnyDays930 · October 2

October goals:

No alcohol. This is non negotiable for me.

Honestly, I could write a bunch of other goals but I am not sure I will keep them, but if I keep the NA one, everything else will fall into place.

lislisa123 · October 2

🍎August🍎
8/1: 314.0lbs
8/8: 314.0lbs
8/15: 311.6lbs ( -2.4lbs )
8/22: 307.8lbs ( -3.8lbs )
8/29: 304.0lbs ( -3.8lbs )
8/31: 305.2lbs ( + 1.2lbs )

Month Loss: 8.8lbs

🍂September🍂
9/1: 305.8lbs ( + .6oz )
9/5: 304.4lbs ( - 1.4lbs )
9/12: 300.4lbs ( -4lbs )
9/19: 301.0lbs ( +.6oz )
9/26: 296.8lbs ( -4.2lbs )
9/30: 297.6lbs ( +.8oz )

Month Loss: 8.2lbs

🎃October🎃
10/1: 297.2lbs ( -.4oz )
10/3:
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:
10/31:

Month Loss:

Start weight:314.0lbs
End weight:
Total loss:

walkintofit · October 3

Hi, my name is Debbie , I live in southern Idaho. want to get to my happy weight. Highest weight 127 . I want to leave 120ville and live in 110ville (115)

August
8/01: 126
8/08: 125.4
8/15: 126.2

8/22: 126.4 , forgot to weigh in yesterday. walking more, tracking food

September
9/01:
9/05:127
9/12: 127.2 trend weight 126.3
9/19: 127.2 trending 126.8 still not where I need to be
9/26: (25th) 127.8 trending 127.2, had 4 days of eating/drinking/vacation, need off this merry go round

October

10/03: 127.4 weight still climbing.
10/10:
10/17:
10/24:

BodyTalking · October 3

Weekly Weigh-In Thursday
01/08 Start: 78.2 kg/172.4 lb
08/08 Week 1: 77.9 kg/171.7 lb
15/08 Week 2: 76.8 kg/169.3 lb
22/08 Week 3: 77.7 kg/171.3 lb
29/08 Week 4: 77.1 kg/169.9 lb
31/08 End of Aug: 76.5 kg/168.7 lb

05/09 Week 5: 76.4 kg/168.4 lb
12/09 Week 6: 75.8 kg/167.1 lb
19/09 Week 7: 75.9 kg/167.3 lb
26/09 Week 8: 6: 75.8 kg/167.1 lb
30/09 (Mon) End of Sep: 75.4 kg/166.2 lb

03/10 Week 9: 75.6 kg/166.7 lb
10/10 Week 10:
17/10 Week 11:
24/10 Week 12:
31/10 End of Oct:

Total Loss/Gain:

frankwbrown · October 3

@NikMar I live in California, but while serving in the U.S. Air Force in the 1970's, I spent two delightful years in Weymouth, England! I have fond memories of those days.

frankwbrown · October 3

@200Karen Is that an electric train? I have a cousin who was a big model train enthusiast (big enthusiast, not big train 😆).

frankwbrown · October 3

CHALLENGE: lose 15.2 pounds by October 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: ↑15 lbs; year 5: ↑↓???
Aug 1 starting weight: 260.2 (7-day average)
Oct 31 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 15.2 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 215? (maybe stay in range 210-220?)

Aug 01 : 260.2 (Weigh-in day: Thursday)
Aug 08 : 256.2 : ↓ 4.0
Aug 15 : 254.5 : ↓ 1.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 5.7
Aug 22 : 257.2 : ↑ 2.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.0
Aug 29 : 258.3 : ↑ 1.1 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.9
Sep 05 : 258.7 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 1.5
Sep 12 : 256.2 : ↓ 2.5 - total gain/loss: ↓ 4.0
Sep 19 : 256.9 : ↑ 0.7 - total gain/loss: ↓ 3.3
Sep 26 : 257.3 : ↑ 0.4 - total gain/loss: ↓ 2.9
Oct 03 : 256.1 : ↓ 1.2 - total gain/loss: ↓ 4.1
Oct 10 :
Oct 17 :
Oct 24 :
Oct 31 :

Goal weight: : 245.0 : desired loss = 15.2 pounds in 13 weeks
Actual weight : 256.1 : actual loss = 4.1 pounds in 9 weeks

lclark04957 · October 3

Trending down slow and steady. I was really hoping for 150 anything. So close. Ugh!
August
8/1: 155.2
8/8: 153.0
8/15: 153.4
8/21: 153.0
8/29: 153.2
Total for August: -2.0
9/5: 153.6
9/12: 152.6
9/19: 151.8
9/26: 152.2
Total for Sept: -1.0
10/3: 151.0

faurotann · October 3

SW 165
GW 155
UGW 145

08/01 165
08/08 163.5
08/15 162
08/22 161.5
08/29 160.5

09/05 159.5
09/12 158.5
09/19 157.5
09/26 156.5

10/03 155.5

I want to keep this momentum going. I don't feel like a sausage any more. But I still have some clothes that don't fit. I want to get to a point where I'll be brave enough to try maintenance. These two months have gone by quickly and I'd love to be at a point where I could try maintenance. It's been a LOOOOOONG time.

If I could get the exercise thing down I'd be much happier. I'll try to start slowly and be consistent.

Keep plugging away everybody. I'll just start from scratch with my walking and look for any improvement I can get. Something is way better than nothing.

GinLee61 · October 4

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 July 25 2024: 148.5

Aug 2: 147.8
Aug 16: 149.1
Aug 23: 147.8
Sep 6: 147.3
Sep 13: 147.2
Sep 27: 147
Oct 4: 145.7

Challenge Goal: 3.5 lbs
Challenge Actual: -2.8

Surprising 1.2 lb loss this week after 4 weeks of the scale barely moving. Less than a pound left to lose before I reach my goal! Soon I will need to decide whether to move to maintenance or try to use a few more lbs. I fear that if I try to lose much more it will be too difficult to maintain.

Next week is my birthday and my wedding anniversary. Hopefully celebrating won't negatively impact my ability to hit goal weight this month.

Have a great week!

MaggieGirl135 · October 4

Latest, not greatest

8-1 149.5 lbs
8-8 147.2 lbs
8-15 148.9 lbs
8-22 147.9 lbs
8-29 149.1 lbs
9-5 148.7 lbs
9-12 148.4 lbs
9-19 145.7 lbs
9-26 145.4 lbs
10-3. 145.0 lbs

I didn't have a chance to report in yesterday, but here is yesterday's number. I gained a bit due to eating more than my calorie budget over the last two days, just a bit more hungry than usual. Timing, what I eat...it is all important for keeping on track!

MaggieGirl135 · October 4

lololol. OK, evidently I can’t look at numbers and figure them out. My comments and the numbers above do not make sense. I double checked my typing and the numbers are correct; I guess I just felt so badly about overeating the last couple days, I just figured I went up in weight. I can provide no explanation from my thought process!

RubyRed427 · October 5

Just checking in! I love to see the thread hopping!! Keep up the good fight!

Quote for today:

"I will come again & conquer you because as a mountain you can't grow, but as a human, I can."
-Sir Edmund Hillary

RubyRed427 · October 5

RubyRed427 · October 5

@lislisa123 I found how to make a weight loss ticker thanks to your post!

NikMar · October 5

My name is Nikki, and I'm 5'4" (on a good day!). I'm based on the south coast in the UK. I'm in my 50s and work full time as a teacher. I'm pretty active - but there's always room for some more. A friend reminded me of MFP - and seeing that my weight is creeping up, I thought I would give it go...again! My aims are to walk at least 10,000 steps a day and to reduce my carbohydrate intake.

My CW (15 Aug) is 148
My GW is 133
My UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!

I weigh in on Thursdays.

08 Aug - 150
15 Aug - 148 (-2lb)
22 Aug - 145.4

- it has been a good week! (-2.6lb)
I have been mindful of how many starchy carbohydrates I eat and trying to eat less - this seems to be working well. I have been tracking my meals and exercising more - using every excuse to walk a few more steps. Does anyone have any recommendations on upping the amount of protein?
29 Aug - 147 - not such a good week!

(+1.6lb)
I have been tracking, but it looks like I need to keep an eye on what I am eating at lunch times - if I eat more at lunch then have a big dinner, it doesn't work well on the scales. Unfortunately, we had some gorgeous bread and cheese for lunch - and I ended up eating lots! I did lots of walking, and body combat classes, but this isn't enough! I'm now back at work, so hopefully being busy will help to keep me focused.
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR AUGUST: 3lb

05 Sept -145.6 (-1.4lb)
I have been tracking which is easier now that I am back at work and I'm so busy that I can't hear the call of chocolate or the chance to rummage in food cupboards! I've been eating fewer starchy carbs at lunch which seems to work well. It would be nice to get into the 130s!!!
12 Sept - 144.6 (-1.0lb)
I've carried on tracking and I have been as honest as I can - which makes a change! I've also not eating starchy carbs at lunch time, which works when looking at the bathroom scales. Still a long way to go though! I did eat out tonight and had some lovely garlic bread - so the scales may not be so kind tomorrow!!

19 Sept - 144.2 (-0.4lb)
Not much of a change, but I won't complain! I'm starting to get tired as term as the days are getting shorter and the children are starting to get fretful at school, and I'm noticing that I am looking for any excuse to have some cheeky starchy carbs at lunchtime. But, noticing this means I can try to do something about it. Why is it sooooo hard to lose weight, whilst it is even easier to put it on?!
26 Sept - 144.0 (-0.2) (although I was 143.2 on Wednesday!!

)
It is very tempting to eat starchy carbs and these seem to be my downfall! I've been to body combat twice this week and I swam 1 mile on Sunday. It seems that checking my food choices are the way forward!
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS: 1.6lb - Not as good as August, so I need to get my head back into eating within my goals

03 Oct - 145.2lb (+1.2lb) What happened there?!?!?
Thanks @RubyRed427 for the incentive to set some goals....my husband and I filled in a health questionnaire this week and went for an appointment to get some health related measurements done. It was good to get an update. My cholesterol wasn't too bad, but my total cholesterol was slightly over. My waist measurement was also close to the recommended limit. So targets for the rest of the month are: to get to bed earlier (I know that if I haven't had a good nights sleep - I go for higher carbohydrate meals, which isn't great for me; we are also going to drink some beetroot juice which is known to lower cholesterol levels and; to look at incorporating more oily fish in our diet. Small changes, but hopefully they'll work overall.
10 Oct -
17 Oct -
24 Oct -
31 Oct -

I hope everyone else has had a good week!

NikMar · October 5

@frankwbrown Weymouth is further down the coast from me, but we do enjoy visiting the Weymouth area and have had some lovely holidays there. I am further east - quite close to Brighton - if you know that area at all? I've just done a quick Google search - were you involved with the Neptunes?

frankwbrown · October 6

NikMar wrote: »

@frankwbrown Weymouth is further down the coast from me, but we do enjoy visiting the Weymouth area and have had some lovely holidays there. I am further east - quite close to Brighton - if you know that area at all? I've just done a quick Google search - were you involved with the Neptunes?

I never made it to Brighton, but I did make it to Bournemouth once to see Emerson, Lake and Palmer in concert.
Neptunes? Neptune House? Not sure what you mean.
I lived in a typical English house. I was assigned to a three-man microwave communications station out on the Bill of Portland. We were given food and housing allowances since we were living on the local economy. I would get up in the morning, hop in my Morris Mini and drive out to Bill of Portland where our little microwave station was. The only thing that reminded me I was in the USAF were the Air Force fatigues I'd wear to work. It was kinda like a two-year vacation. 😄
(It's long gone now. That little hut was part of the ground-based microwave/tropospheric scatter communications network run by the USAF and has since been replaced by satellites.)

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