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๐๐๐***November 2024 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***๐๐๐
mtaratoot
Posts: 14,671 Member
@enlightenme3 is still traveling, so I'm posting this month's challenge on their behalf.
๐ Welcome all new first timers to this challenge and "Hello again" to those returning for another month, another year, another round. ๐
I joined MFP in February 2018. I had been trying on and off to lose some extra weight. MFP gave me the tools I needed to lose 30 pounds, and I have tried to keep it off since then. I've mostly been successful, but there for sure have been times when I slid back. Only continued vigilance will work to be successful, and fortunately that's possible! It can be nice to have short- and medium-term goal to break down a larger goal into more manageable chunks. So a monthly challenge with a weekly check-in is GREAT. I've been contributing to this challenge for several years, and with @enlightenme3 temporarily away, I'll try to keep it running.
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 better๐. I'm setting this month up for Saturday check-in. Do what works best for YOU.
Pick whatever unit suits you -- pounds, kilograms, stones, or even Newtons.
Feel free to copy & paste the chart:
November Start Weight:
November Goal Weight:
November Goal Weight:
November 2:
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
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.
Itโs not a race go at your on pace, imagine where you could be in 6 months time!๐
Best of luck to everyone - have fun! ๐๐
Remember to bookmarkโญ๏ธ this group- makes it easier to find ๐
๐ Welcome all new first timers to this challenge and "Hello again" to those returning for another month, another year, another round. ๐
I joined MFP in February 2018. I had been trying on and off to lose some extra weight. MFP gave me the tools I needed to lose 30 pounds, and I have tried to keep it off since then. I've mostly been successful, but there for sure have been times when I slid back. Only continued vigilance will work to be successful, and fortunately that's possible! It can be nice to have short- and medium-term goal to break down a larger goal into more manageable chunks. So a monthly challenge with a weekly check-in is GREAT. I've been contributing to this challenge for several years, and with @enlightenme3 temporarily away, I'll try to keep it running.
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 better๐. I'm setting this month up for Saturday check-in. Do what works best for YOU.
Pick whatever unit suits you -- pounds, kilograms, stones, or even Newtons.
Feel free to copy & paste the chart:
November Start Weight:
November Goal Weight:
November Goal Weight:
November 2:
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
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.
Itโs not a race go at your on pace, imagine where you could be in 6 months time!๐
Best of luck to everyone - have fun! ๐๐
Remember to bookmarkโญ๏ธ this group- makes it easier to find ๐
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Thank you once again @mtaratoot
November Start Weight: 145.5 lbs
November Goal Weight: 143.75
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
November 1: 145.5 (10-day avg: 145.94)
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Good luck everyone!2 -
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
GW: 145.0
November Start Weight: 152.0 lbs
November Goal Weight: 148.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
November 1:
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Good luck everyone.
Chris3 -
Thank you @mtaratoot
November Start Weight: 149.4 lbs
November Goal Weight: 144
Ultimate Goal Weight: 135
November 1: 149.4
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
These monthly challenges help keep me accountable, and I am inspired by everyone else sticking with it to reach our long term goals. Good luck to you all this month!
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5โ 5โ tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (Iโll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from Oct 31st ): 190.6
Goal Weight: 186.6 (4 pound loss)
End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx
Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because itโs a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโs a loss. Weight in black means no change.
11/01-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)- I was able to weigh in after all though this is typically a no-weigh Friday. There is no school today for my DGS so I was able to hop on the scale at around my normal time. Iโm shocked to see the scale did not go up. My meals were good yesterday but then I got into my DGSโs Halloween bag and had two fistfuls of candy bar minis / m&mโs. I give away small bottles of Sunny D and Capri Sun drink pouches (no red dyes in either) so there was no candy temptation here UNTIL he came in with a bunch of candy that heโs smart enough to ration even at age 6. I could learn a lot! Anyway, God was Good and I was blessed with the exact same weight as yesterday and a trend weight that went down. Good luck to all, let's make it a good month!
11/03-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250โs; 240โs; 230โs; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โs; 170's; 160's; 150's
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Hello,
I am trying to loose 10 pounds this month.
November Start Weight: 261.8 LBS
November Goal Weight: 251.8 LBS
November 2:
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
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My goal is to lose between 4 and 6 pounds. Iโve tried many times but I play the yo-yo game every month. I need to lose weight for my health. I am seriously determined, otherwise I wouldnโt publicly share my weight. I was pleased to find this challenge and am excited to participate, thank you for putting it together. I weigh in on Sunday and do my weekly reviews then so I hope itโs ok my final weigh in will be December 1st.
November Start Weight: 291.4
December Goal Weight: 287.4 or lower
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
November 3:
November 10:
November 17:
November 24:
December 1:3 -
Iโm in!
November Start Weight: 123.2
November Goal Weight: 121
November 2: 123.2
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
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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
September: -0.8 lbs
October: +1.2 lbs
NOV Start Weight: 183.8 lbs
NOV Goal Weight: 178.8 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 155 lbs
Nov 2: 180.8
Nov 9:
Nov 16:
Nov 23:
Nov 30:
My November start weight is from Oct 31 weigh-in. Iโm sure I lost all water, but I am in high gear to get in the 170s this month before my doctor appointment on 12 NOV and to be in the 160s by my birthday in January.
170s WILL happen in November even if I die trying!๐ค
โDeferred joys purchased by sacrifice are always sweetest and most enduring.โ ~Archbishop Fulton Sheen3 -
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)
November 2 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 151.0 (10-day average 148.6)
November 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.
November 2: 151.0 (10-day average 148.6)
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
Total loss for November: I did pretty well in October. Let's see if I can continue the trend into November and get down deep into my ideal maintenance range. I am down 7.1 pounds for the year as we start the month.
Stick to it!0 -
I hope everyone has a great month and gets a bit smaller.
November Start Weight: 226.7
November Goal Weight: 224.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200.0
November 1: 226.7
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Lbs lost since 1-1-23 = -471 -
November 2: 170
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
If I can loose 10 lbs that would be a great milestone1 -
My goal is to lose between 4 and 6 pounds in Nov. Iโve tried many times but I play the yo-yo game every month. I am seriously determined, but this is the first time Iโm publicly sharing my weight, otherwise I wouldnโt join a challenge. I need to lose weight for my health but I also want to enjoy retirement not sit on the sidelines. I was please to find this challenge and Iโm excited to participate. Thank you for allowing me to join.
November Start Weight: 291.8
November Goal Weight: 287.8 or lower
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
November 2: 291.8
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:5 -
2GoAwayPounds wrote: ยปMy goal is to lose between 4 and 6 pounds in Nov. Iโve tried many times but I play the yo-yo game every month. I am seriously determined, but this is the first time Iโm publicly sharing my weight, otherwise I wouldnโt join a challenge. I need to lose weight for my health but I also want to enjoy retirement not sit on the sidelines. I was please to find this challenge and Iโm excited to participate. Thank you for allowing me to join.
@2GoAwayPounds The wonderful thing about MFP is that we are completely anonymous. No one to answer to at the gym, the doctor's off, WW or TOPS. That allows us to be completely honest about our weight, or dietary choices, our exercise (or lack of), our struggles, our challenges with everything from family gatherings to mental health as it all affects our journeys. With this challenge you can be your real authentic self and I think that is part of the keys to success! Welcome. I am so glad you are here!
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5โ 5โ tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (Iโll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from Oct 31st ): 190.6
Goal Weight: 186.6 (4 pound loss)
End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx
Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because itโs a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโs a loss. Weight in black means no change.
11/01-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)- I was able to weigh in after all though this is typically a no-weigh Friday. There is no school today for my DGS so I was able to hop on the scale at around my normal time. Iโm shocked to see the scale did not go up. My meals were good yesterday but then I got into my DGSโs Halloween bag and had two fistfuls of candy bar minis / m&mโs. I give away small bottles of Sunny D and Capri Sun drink pouches (no red dyes in either) so there was no candy temptation here UNTIL he came in with a bunch of candy that heโs smart enough to ration even at age 6. I could learn a lot! Anyway, God was Good and I was blessed with the exact same weight as yesterday and a trend weight that went down. Good luck to all, let's make it a good month!
11/03-189.0-(Trend Weight: 191.7)- Iโm just so damn happy right now. Yay, into the 180โs!!!! Of course, I donโt quite take my shoes off, let down my hair and pour myself a drink until Iโm comfortably at the number 7, (as in 187 point anything) since my weight can increase up easily by several pounds in one day putting me back over the top. Especially if Iโm naughty. However, dipping my toes in the 180 pond sure feels good right now. I did not end up going out of town yesterday. That helped. Today is my foodie daughters 30th birthday. Iโll try not to blow it.
11/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250โs; 240โs; 230โs; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โs; 170's; 160's; 150's
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deepwoodslady wrote: ยป
@2GoAwayPounds The wonderful thing about MFP is that we are completely anonymous. No one to answer to at the gym, the doctor's off, WW or TOPS. That allows us to be completely honest about our weight, or dietary choices, our exercise (or lack of), our struggles, our challenges with everything from family gatherings to mental health as it all affects our journeys. With this challenge you can be your real authentic self and I think that is part of the keys to success! Welcome. I am so glad you are here!
I couldnโt agree with this more! I love being accountable here.
One of the things Iโve learned since starting to do these challenges every month is my excuses donโt matter in my weight loss journey. Excuses are just the things I tell myself to try to make it ok that I didnโt do what I needed to do. In the end, I am the only reason for not obtaining my goals.
MFP and these challenges have provided me with a place to just hold myself accountable, to figure out what works and what doesnโt towards achieving my goals, and even just get a โcheer upโ when things arenโt going well. And because we are all working towards like goals, we have the opportunity to be supportive and sympathize with each other. Welcome to the challenge @2GoAwayPounds! You can do it!2 -
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
GW: 145.0
November Start Weight: 152.0 lbs
November Goal Weight: 148.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
November 1: 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
November 8:
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Good luck everyone.
Chris3 -
Hi - Iโm Karen and new to this group. Iโm 55 and live in OH. I used MFP back in 2019 and lost 40+ pounds on a low carb/keto plan. I have unfortunately gained it all back and then some. Thanks Covid and Menopause! (really mostly just me slacking!). Iโm back and determined! Focusing on increasing protein and lower carbs (refined). Iโm 5โ9. Highest starting weight was 232.4
November Start Weight: 219.4
November Goal Weight: 211.4
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160
November 2: 219.4
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:3 -
KarenHiner wrote: ยปHi - Iโm Karen and new to this group. Iโm 55 and live in OH. I used MFP back in 2019 and lost 40+ pounds on a low carb/keto plan. I have unfortunately gained it all back and then some. Thanks Covid and Menopause! (really mostly just me slacking!). Iโm back and determined! Focusing on increasing protein and lower carbs (refined). Iโm 5โ9. Highest starting weight was 232.4
November Start Weight: 219.4
November Goal Weight: 211.4
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160
November 2: 219.4
November 9:
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
@KarenHiner Welcome! Thanks for joining us!2 -
Hello, Iโm Christina.
Month three of staying accountable..
November Start Weight: 244.6
October Goal Weight: 237
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200
November 7:
November 14:
November 21:
November 28:
Refocus๐คโจRefresh3 -
November Start Weight: 190.6 lbs
November Goal Weight: 186
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160
November 1: 190.6
November 6: 192
November 13:
November 20:
November 27:
November 30:
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November Start Weight: 137
November Goal Weight: 130
November 6: 137
November 13:
November 20:
November 27:2 -
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
GW: 145.0
November Start Weight: 152.0 lbs
November Goal Weight: 148.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145
November 01: 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
November 04: 152.2 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
November 11:
November 18:
November 25:
November 30:
Good luck everyone.
Chris3 -
November Start Weight: 145.5 lbs
November Goal Weight: 143.75
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140
November 1: 145.5 (10-day avg: 145.94)
November 8: 147.25 (10-day: 146.94)
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Not quite sure what is going on since nothing changed! Iโm tempted to move the goalposts and reset for the month but will simply press on! I go by the 10-day trend and that doesnโt look too bad (at this stage anyway).
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I hope everyone has a great month and gets a bit smaller.
November Start Weight: 226.7
November Goal Weight: 224.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200.0
November 1: 226.7
November 8: 226.7 traveling eating restaurant food and less exercise, time to reboot
November 15:
November 22:
November 30:
Lbs lost since 1-1-23 = -472 -
November Start Weight: 123.2
November Goal Weight: 121
November 2: 123.2
November 9: 124.2
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
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November Start Weight: 291.8
November Goal Weight: 287.8 or lower
Ultimate Goal Weight: 180
November 2: 291.8
November 9: 287.8
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
Whatโs your goal this week? I want to maintain that first week weight loss and work toward one pound this week. Letโs make it a great week.3 -
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)
November 2 (Starting Weight for this challenge): 151.0 (10-day average 148.6)
November 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.
November 2: 151.0 (10-day average 148.6)
November 9: 153.6 (10-day average 151.2)
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:
Total loss for November: I did very well in October; I lost nine pounds. I'm not off to a very good November. I'm up 2.5 pounds in just this one week! I can't waste my October effort, so I better stop this rebound right away. Let's see if I can. At least I can still say I'm in my absolute maintenance range, but I'm drifting up away from my ideal range. Grrrr. I can also say that I am down 4.5 pounds for the year even with this week's gain, so I guess I will....
Stick to it!2 -
Hi, I am also new to the group. I am hoping to get to around 160 by the end of this month, then hopefully about 156ish just before Christmas. I struggle with depression, and I let it get the best of me the past while. I have finally been feeling in a better headspace the past while and I was just focusing on eating more vegetables, and less sugar. Im ready this month to push myself and shed some of my extra pounds!
November Start Weight: 167
November Goal Weight: 160ish
November 2:167
November 9: 165
November 16:
November 23:
November 30:3 -
@HealthyHeat Welcome to the group. I'm so happy that you've joined us. Good luck in November!1
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My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5โ 5โ tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (Iโll know it when I get there!)
Start Weight (from Oct 31st ): 190.6
Goal Weight: 186.6 (4 pound loss)
End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx
Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx
Weight in blue makes me blue because itโs a gain. Weight in fuchsia pink makes me feel cheery because itโs a loss. Weight in black means no change.
11/01-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.1)-
11/03-189.0-(Trend Weight: 191.7)- Iโm just so damn happy right now. Yay, into the 180โs!!!! Of course, I donโt quite take my shoes off, let down my hair and pour myself a drink until Iโm comfortably at the number 7, (as in 187 point anything) since my weight can increase up easily by several pounds in one day putting me back over the top. Especially if Iโm naughty. However, dipping my toes in the 180 pond sure feels good right now. I did not end up going out of town yesterday. That helped. Today is my foodie daughters 30th birthday. Iโll try not to blow it.
11/10-190.0-(Trend Weight: 191.6)- What an up & down week this was! I am working my way down to the 180โs again these past couple of days. โSo Close, So Close and yet so farโ Just like Frankie Valli said.... Yes, my friends, Iโm THAT old.
11/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
11/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-
Every healthy habit brings me closer to scratching each of these off to NEVER see them again!
250โs; 240โs; 230โs; 220's; 210's; 200's; 190's; 180โs; 170's; 160's; 150's
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