10 pounds to lose challenge- November 1, 2024-January 31, 2025

RubyRed427 · November 3

@tziviyaabisch2007 Welcome to our group!! Just start fresh today. We're happy you're here!

RubyRed427 · November 3

Welcome everyone to our group! The more, the merrier!!

NikMar · November 3

Thank you @RubyRed427 for continuing this challenge. I'm happy with my progress in the last round and I am keen to continue. Thanks to everyone for the useful advice I have read on this thread. Although I only look at it once a week, it is reassuring to know that others are in the same situation as me and we are all making progress!

My aims for this round are to: carry on staying active, reduce my carbohydrate intake, try to get at least 7 hours sleep a night and to return to tracking my meals - if only to see what I need to do to get into 130-ville!

My name is Nikki, and I'm 5'3" (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.

My GW is 133lb
my UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!
I weigh in on Thursdays.

Progress so far:
08 Aug - 150
15 Aug - 148 (-2lb)
22 Aug - 145.4

(-2.6lb)
29 Aug - 147

(+1.6lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR AUGUST: 3lb

05 Sept -145.6 (-1.4lb)
12 Sept - 144.6 (-1.0lb)
19 Sept - 144.2 (-0.4lb)
26 Sept - 144.0 (-0.2lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR SEPTEMBER: 1.6lb

03 Oct - 145.2lb (+1.2lb)
10 Oct -144.2lb (-1.0lb)
17 Oct -144.5lb (+0.3lb)
24 Oct - 143.6lb (-0.9lb)
31 Oct - 144.8lb (+1.2lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR OCTOBER: 0.4lb
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 5.2lb

07 Nov
14 Nov
21 Nov
28 Nov
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR NOVEMBER:

05 Dec
12 Dec
19 Dec
26 Dec
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR DECEMBER:

02 Jan
09 Jan

Walela617 · November 3

Hi @NikMar (Nikki),

Welcome! My name is Carole. I live in the Metro Boston area in Massachusetts. I am age 66, but also working full time and like you, I'm fairly active, walking my 2+ mile commute (each way) to my job on most weekdays at average ~4mph. I would like to increase my activity to include 2-3, 20-minute HIIT videos per week and 2-3 weight resistance sessions per week.

If I lose 10 lbs. by the end of this challenge, I would weigh right about where you are now! I am also 5'3" and my goal weight is also ~133, although I'd be happy at anywhere between 132-140 lbs.

Congratulations on your success so far!🏆 It's very inspiring! 🦋

Best wishes for the weeks ahead!
💗 Carole

cpanus · November 4

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
GW: 145.0
November 2024
11/01 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 -
11/11 -
11/18 -
11/25 -
11/30 -
Nov Goal:
Nov Loss/Gain:
Good luck everyone!
Chris

3636anna3636 · November 4

I succeeded in following my weekend plan! For Monday 11/4 and Tuesday 11/5 my plan is:
- log all meals
- vegetable at every meal
- Brush teeth right after dinner to deter evening snacking
- Monday: minimum of 30min exercise (maximum of 90min, if I feel inspired to!)

tziviyaabisch2007 · November 4

Today actually went pretty well for staying for the most part around an entire house of food. Breakfast was a bit too much calories for what I wanted but overall it went pretty well. Since I ate a late breakfast I didn't eat lunch but have a banana later in the day. And supper was 3 tiny burgers with 4 small wings. Not crazy but I could've done without all 3 burgers and had a bowl of salad with supper, but I didn't.
One goal I do want to set though is to try and brush my teeth no later that 10pm (not including tonight), so I don't try and snack on things or drink sugary drinks late at night.

SunnyDays930 · November 4

I ate way too much watching the football game, then my neighbor came over and dropped off left over wedding cake which I did not resist. Did not drink alcohol though, which saved a ton of calories. I always have better luck with my eating goals during weekdays so here we go. Happy Monday, All!

2GoAwayPounds · November 4

tziviyaabisch2007 wrote: »

I am new to MFP and already joined this challenge on like my 2nd day using MFP and I am so excited. I forgot to post on Friday which will be my weight-in days, that I was 224.
Weight when I started MFP was: 228
Weight on Friday was 224.
My goal weight by the end of the challenge is to be down to 210-215.
My actual goal to lose is to get to 115. I am 17 1/2 yrs. old and have had trouble losing even 1 pound for as long as I can remember but I'm hoping this challenge will challenge me enough to make me lose the weight in a healthy, supportive and easy way. But the only issue is that I went away for the weekend and wasn't able to log my food and just ate almost everything in sight which us the exact opposite of what I want. Does anyone have any helpful tips to help me for over the weekends when I can't log .y food?

Welcome, as a MomMom to an 18 yr old I would bet you have a phone. Take a pic n add a few notes on your note app. Getting healthier now while you are young is so very important. Doing it the healthy way will lead to permanent weight loss and a healthier lifestyle for years to come. I do have a suggestion for the eating everything in sight-just pause for a minute. Remind yourself of your goals. Then decide which do you want more the food in front of you or reaching those goals. If it’s the food and you’re hungry then eat it, enjoy it n don’t beat yourself up later. If you’re not hungry n want to reach your goals then walk away from the food, celebrate your decision n go find something non food related to do. I wish you success on your journey.

2GoAwayPounds · November 4

HW: 313
NOV 30TH GOAL: 287.4
DEC 31ST GOAL:
JAN 30TH GOAL:

NOV 1: 291.4
NOV 2: 291.8
NOV 3: 290.4
NOV 4: 289.2

Each day I write something on my plan that I will say to myself when I’m faced w a decision regarding my journey. Today’s is-Restoring my health is my top priority!

deepwoodslady · November 4

2GoAwayPounds wrote: »

HW: 313
NOV 30TH GOAL: 287.4
DEC 31ST GOAL:
JAN 30TH GOAL:

NOV 1: 291.4
NOV 2: 291.8
NOV 3: 290.4

Thank you everyone for the warm welcome and kind comments. @deepwoodslady I love your format especially crossing off the pounds and selecting different weigh in colors. It lets you know instantly how you are progressing.

EVERY CHOICE MATTERS! SO, LET’S MAKE GREAT CHOICES TODAY!

Feel free to use it if you like. If you hit quote below, it should show you the format. s in brackets means slash and /s in brackets stops the slashing. You will probably see what I mean if you open the quote.

200Karen · November 5

Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 66 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.
UGW 115 with a release of 9.4 lbs

For this round
My Goal: is to release 4.4 lbs
My Plan: staying focused on healthy eating and exercising.
And being kind to myself during the holidays 🥰

Weigh-In-Monday or Wednesday
✅ November
01. 124.4
04. 124.0
Great to see the weight release. I've been babysitting the neighbor's Boston terriers so extra cardio running with the dogs 😂

💞Karen

CHALLENGES:
⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼‍♂️
November 1 to January 31: Loss lbs
124.4 to

🏆 COMPLETED
August 1 to October 31: Loss 0.2 lbs
124.6 to 124.4
May 1 to July 31: Gain 1.6 lbs
123.0 to 124.6
February 1 to April 30: Loss 1.0 lbs
124.0 to 123.0
November 1 to January 31: Gain 2.5 lbs
121.5 to 124.0
August 1 to October 31: Loss 3.5 lbs
125 to 121.5
May 1 to July 31: Loss 9.0 lbs
134 to 125

tziviyaabisch2007 · November 5

2GoAwayPounds wrote: »

tziviyaabisch2007 wrote: »

I am new to MFP and already joined this challenge on like my 2nd day using MFP and I am so excited. I forgot to post on Friday which will be my weight-in days, that I was 224.
Weight when I started MFP was: 228
Weight on Friday was 224.
My goal weight by the end of the challenge is to be down to 210-215.
My actual goal to lose is to get to 115. I am 17 1/2 yrs. old and have had trouble losing even 1 pound for as long as I can remember but I'm hoping this challenge will challenge me enough to make me lose the weight in a healthy, supportive and easy way. But the only issue is that I went away for the weekend and wasn't able to log my food and just ate almost everything in sight which us the exact opposite of what I want. Does anyone have any helpful tips to help me for over the weekends when I can't log .y food?

Welcome, as a MomMom to an 18 yr old I would bet you have a phone. Take a pic n add a few notes on your note app. Getting healthier now while you are young is so very important. Doing it the healthy way will lead to permanent weight loss and a healthier lifestyle for years to come. I do have a suggestion for the eating everything in sight-just pause for a minute. Remind yourself of your goals. Then decide which do you want more the food in front of you or reaching those goals. If it’s the food and you’re hungry then eat it, enjoy it n don’t beat yourself up later. If you’re not hungry n want to reach your goals then walk away from the food, celebrate your decision n go find something non food related to do. I wish you success on your journey.

Thank you for your suggestions. I will definitely try and remember them for the future, especially during this challenge when I want to reach a very easy yet very hard goal for me.
Believe it or not I don't have a smart phone. I use one for MFP that is currently not being used now, but it is not my actual phone. I grew up very sheltered from the internet until I got a little older, but have always only had a flip phone.

Today actually went pretty great though. I was pretty busy today for a change, but so far I haven't for a single day used all my calories at all, which is one thing that I am happy about. But I am also horrible at portion control. Tonight I had about 1½ cups of homemade meat lasagna which I shouldn't have had so much. But when I had salad (was just cucumber,pepper,and lettus), a little later, I had it with 6 tsp. of carsar dressing with it when 1 serving is just 1 tsp. But I like my salad to taste like the dressing I use. Does anyone have a suggestion to better control portion sizes and not overdoing something that can be good and ok to have, by having 10x the serving size?

RubyRed427 · November 5

HW 206 lbs. in 2023

11/1/24 171.1
11/4 170.1

I met two of my goals for the weekend:
Meditated every day
Worked out at Planet Fitness (I am so sore!)

I didn't go for a walk in the park. I know that is a mood lifter, but I just didn't go.
I am trying to incorporate more veggies and fruit into my daily meals.
I eat a hard boiled egg each morning with a banana. I know bananas have carbs but they are filling. The other day I had a juicy pear. It was amazing. Usually the pears I buy are always so hard, even after a few days.

@tziviyaabisch2007 Regarding portion size: In restaurants, split the meal with your partner or take half home for another meal. Some people weigh their foods at home. I have a scale but never weigh my food. What if you use a smaller plate instead of a dinner plate?

tziviyaabisch2007 · November 5

RubyRed427 wrote: »

HW 206 lbs. in 2023

11/1/24 171.1
11/4 170.1

I met two of my goals for the weekend:
Meditated every day
Worked out at Planet Fitness (I am so sore!)

I didn't go for a walk in the park. I know that is a mood lifter, but I just didn't go.
I am trying to incorporate more veggies and fruit into my daily meals.
I eat a hard boiled egg each morning with a banana. I know bananas have carbs but they are filling. The other day I had a juicy pear. It was amazing. Usually the pears I buy are always so hard, even after a few days.

@tziviyaabisch2007 Regarding portion size: In restaurants, split the meal with your partner or take half home for another meal. Some people weigh their foods at home. I have a scale but never weigh my food. What if you use a smaller plate instead of a dinner plate?

That is something I never actually thought of. Thank you for your suggestions. I am going to try and remember them, but one thing is that I only have 9" plates. But I will try and remember them. Maybe I can kinda cut the plate in half somehow. I don't have a food scale yet, but I'm hoping to get one soon.

deepwoodslady · November 5

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 178.6 (Oh How I Would Love Love Love)
CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Oct 31st): 190.6
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.

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. I’m shocked to see the scale did not go up. My meals were good yesterday but then I got into my DGS’s Halloween bag and had two fistfuls of candy bar minis / m&m’s. 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 he’s 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 November a good month and a good challenge overall! We can do this!

11/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)- I was in such a hurry this morning I gulped down a big glass of water with all my meds before weighing. Non-typical schedule today threw me off. I will be leaving soon to help a lady in our small community get to her physical therapy. She had major stroke and can’t drive right now and posted on facebook last night that she needs a ride to the next small town over (about 20 minutes) for the therapy. This involves actually helping her do her therapy while there too. We’re not really what you would call friends but more like acquaintances and someone I only see in passing maybe twice per year. But we know each other’s hearts enough that she is comfortable with me even in such a vulnerable position. I helped her there a couple of months ago and it was horrific what condition she was in. Luckily she can walk but with a very strange gait. I hope to see improvement in her this time as I know how horribly depressing this is for this (normally) working and vibrant woman .

11/12-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

11/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

11/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

11/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Nov Start: xxxxx
Nov Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Nov Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Weeks to Come

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.

12/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/03-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/10-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/17-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/24-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

12/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Dec Start: xxxxx
Dec Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Dec Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

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.

01/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/15-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

01/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Jan Start: xxxxx
Jan Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

2GoAwayPounds · November 5

HW: 313
NOV 30TH GOAL: 287.4
DEC 31ST GOAL:
JAN 30TH GOAL:

NOV 1: 291.4
NOV 2: 291.8
NOV 3: 290.4
NOV 4: 289.2
NOV 5: 290.2

@deepwoodslady thank you for your offer. I looked at it and it intimated me but I can do new things. I will try when I have more time. I hope today goes well for that poor lady and that your kindness comes back to you.

MaggieGirl135 · November 5

@tziviyaabisch2007 I also like to taste my salad dressing and probably enjoy a bit more of it on my salad than others. I don’t know if this brand is available where you live, but I like the brand Skinnygirl. My favorite is the balsamic vinegar. I have made my own and have tried to make it with lower calories, meaning more water, but I just don’t get it as good as this brand.

tziviyaabisch2007 · November 5

MaggieGirl135 wrote: »

@tziviyaabisch2007 I also like to taste my salad dressing and probably enjoy a bit more of it on my salad than others. I don’t know if this brand is available where you live, but I like the brand Skinnygirl. My favorite is the balsamic vinegar. I have made my own and have tried to make it with lower calories, meaning more water, but I just don’t get it as good as this brand.

Thank you for the suggestion, and the dressing sounds really good. The only thing though, is that it isn't sold in any Kosher stores. I haven't heard of this brand, nor ever seen it, which makes me think that it isn't Kosher.
But thank you for the suggestion.
I live in Monsey, NY, but I haven't seen it in any store that I have ever been to.

3636anna3636 · November 6

I met my Monday and Tuesday goals! Wednesday and Thursday are the same:
1. Eat vegetables at every meal
2. Brush teeth right after dinner
3. Wednesday exercise minimum of 30 min (max 90 if I’m inspired to)

I’m getting a little nervous because I usually quit plans after 1 week or so of success. Things are going well. It’s the « all or nothing » mindset I’m worried about creeping up.

cpanus · November 6

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
GW: 145.0
November 2024
11/01 - 151.3 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/04 - 152.2 at 6:00 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
11/11 -
11/18 -
11/25 -
11/30 -
Nov Goal:
Nov Loss/Gain:
Good luck everyone!
Chris

2GoAwayPounds · November 6

3636anna3636 wrote: »

I met my Monday and Tuesday goals! Wednesday and Thursday are the same:
1. Eat vegetables at every meal
2. Brush teeth right after dinner
3. Wednesday exercise minimum of 30 min (max 90 if I’m inspired to)

I’m getting a little nervous because I usually quit plans after 1 week or so of success. Things are going well. It’s the « all or nothing » mindset I’m worried about creeping up.

Anna, you can create new habits. I’m working on just moving my body for 10 mins. When my excuses are popping up, I talk to myself and say things like I don’t procrastinate. That I keep promises to myself. That I don’t quit, that’s just not an option! That I follow through when I make plans. That I am taking a walk today to the dead end & back. Then I say 5,4,3,2,1 out loud and GO!!! Then I get up and go do it. Mel Robbin’s uses that to get up out of bed. But by telling myself what I am or what I do or don’t do that’s positive or what I will do that will help me to reach my goals, I started to create new habits. Then next I got into habit stacking and things took off. I hope this might help you. It;s a combo of lessons learned from James Clear, Mel Robbin’s & Jon ACUFF. Anna

2GoAwayPounds · November 6

HW: 313
NOV 30TH GOAL: 287.4
DEC 31ST GOAL:
JAN 30TH GOAL:

NOV 1: 291.4
NOV 2: 291.8
NOV 3: 290.4
NOV 4: 289.2
NOV 5: 290.2
NOV 6: 290.2

Today’s mantra-I set and enforce my boundaries.

tziviyaabisch2007 · November 6

I didn't have time to post yesterday, but it went really well. I had a pretty healthy dinner last night. It was 2 cups of chili and a bunch of veggies.
I do have a new goal to try and accomplish for the remainder of the challenge which is, not eating past 7:30-8:00.
Today went really well to. I had a yogurt ang granola for breakfast.
Cream cheese and rice cakes for lunch.
Turkey with a few potato cubes and some salad.

200Karen · November 7

I'm back to the gym. It's a 'crossfit silver class' so weights and new movements. Monday was elevated heel squats and deadlifts, yesterday was rowing and squat thrusters. Yes after both classes I needed a nap. 🏋️‍♀️

Yesterday I also enjoyed dining at our new Mexican restaurant so today is my low sodium meals.

Enjoy the journey my teammates
💞 Karen

Walela617 · November 7

Hi everyone, Posting my initial stats a day late. My weigh-in day is Wednesday until the end of this year and I will post my final challenge weight here on Friday, January 31st, 2025. Can you believe it? Yesterday was only 8 weeks until January 1, 2025! Okay; so here's my first weight post:

11/06: 154.2, Lbs. Lost: 0.0; total challenge loss: 0.0 Renpho scale stats for Day 01:

Yeah, it thinks I'm 70 years old and I'm only 66, LOL! (I hope I can improve that!)

My initial measurements for 11/06 are:
B: 40", W: 37", H: 39", P (Potbelly!): 47.5! (It's sad when your belly sticks out more than your BUTT!

)
Inches lost this week: 0.0", Total inches lost this challenge: 0.0"

I won't post stats again until the end of this challenge, 01/31/25, at which time I will post smaller, side-by-side screenshots of my Renpho scale app stats so I can show progress towards my goal. (I will update my key measurements weekly, however, plus weight loss for the week (if any) and total loss for the challenge so far.)

I am trying to lose at least 10 lbs. for this challenge, but if I can lose more, GREAT! My goal is to get down to anywhere between 132-140 lbs. (I'm 5'3".)

Have a great week everyone!
💗Carole

2GoAwayPounds · November 7

HW: 313
NOV 30TH GOAL: 287.4
DEC 31ST GOAL:
JAN 30TH GOAL:

NOV 1: 291.4
NOV 2: 291.8
NOV 3: 290.4
NOV 4: 289.2
NOV 5: 290.2
NOV 6: 290.2
NOV 7: 289.4

Today’s mantra-I take meaningful, consistent, goal oriented action daily!

RubyRed427 · November 7

11/1 171.1
11/4 170.1
11/7 170.6

This week: Went to Pilates again. I sure love that class! Besides the core, leg and arm workout, it is great for stretching, too.

Now, my goal is to do both Pilates and Yoga in the same week.

3636anna3636 · November 7

@2GoAwayPounds thank you for the habit info and inspiration! I particularly like the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 GO idea— out loud— which I could see helping me when I’m having trouble motivating for exercise.

I really think posting here with an accountability component is helping, too. I seem to find the two day increments im posting helpful (even though they likely won’t change much— two days is easier for me to think about right now than +2 months!).

I completed my Wednesday and Thursday plan! For Friday and Saturday my plan is:

1. Vegetables with every meal
2. A minimum of 30 min of exercise on Friday.
3. Brushing my teeth right after dinner.

2GoAwayPounds · November 8

3636anna3636 wrote: »

@2GoAwayPounds thank you for the habit info and inspiration! I particularly like the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 GO idea— out loud— which I could see helping me when I’m having trouble motivating for exercise.

I really think posting here with an accountability component is helping, too. I seem to find the two day increments im posting helpful (even though they likely won’t change much— two days is easier for me to think about right now than +2 months!).

I completed my Wednesday and Thursday plan! For Friday and Saturday my plan is:

1. Vegetables with every meal
2. A minimum of 30 min of exercise on Friday.
3. Brushing my teeth right after dinner.

I’m glad you found 5,4,3,2,1 Go helpful too. I use it mainly for exercise and doing dinner dishes! I like your idea of looking at 2 days at a time. Do you find brushing your teeth helpful? I never thought of that as a way to end my night time snacking. I started fasting and once I have a few hrs in, I don’t want to break it unless I’m truly hungry. It helped me stop the majority of my emotional eating. I love that we both found what works best for us. But like shoes-I like options!

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