100 day Challenge October 27.24 – February 03.25

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  • CloverDemeter
    CloverDemeter Posts: 113 Member
    Woo! Going down! I'm going to make a true, honest effort not to overeat today and I think I just might hit this week's goal! I have a lot of bloat to come off as I'm just now really getting back into things after falling off the rails a bit over Halloween, but these early wins definitely are motivating. I'm excited to hit 183.4 lbs as that will be 10 lbs down from the new year! Slowest 10 lb loss ever, but I still will be very proud. :)

    Stats: 5'5" F, 32, gave birth to my first in 2023
    Highest Weight: 199.4 lbs (while pregnant in January 2023)
    Highest Non-Pregnant Weight: 194.6 lbs (in January 2024)

    Ultimate Goal: 130 lbs
    Challenge Goal: Between 154 lbs (2 lb/week average) and 169 lbs (1 lb/week average)

    Past Weeks
    Week 1 (10/27-11/02) — 186.2 to 185.4
    Week 2 (11/03-11/09) — 188.4 to 187.8

    Day 15—11/10—188.2
    Day 16—11/11—187.4
    Day 17—11/12—188.0
    Day 18—11/13—186.0
    Day 19—11/14—186.0
    Day 20—11/15—185.4
    Day 21—11/16—

    Week 3 Goal: 184
    Week 3 Actual:
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,274 Member
    edited November 15
    Happy Friday, all!

    @CloverDemeter welcome to the fray! And good luck going forward!

    @indoorsy_ don't worry about the fluctuations....they happen. :smile:

    @JimnKC glad the pain is going away!

    @baodell17724 great work! Sometimes I can get a lot of steps in just walking around my apartment doing chores.

    @deepwoodslady, you said, " It’s opening day for deer hunting so the schools are all closed." I know that was meant seriously but I couldn't help but chuckle...sorry.

    Day 15—11/10— 178 - My body is still in a holding pattern. But things should be moving along this week. Will get some time on the stationary bike today.

    Day 16—11/11— 178 - Made a pot of Lasagna Alfredo soup yesterday....it is delicious! Plenty leftover for future meals. Dr's appointment later today. Scale staying the same....and that's ok!

    Day 17—11/12— 178.6 - Saw an allergist today. Wants me to cut out red meat for a week....after I finish the sausage alfredo lasagna soup...lol! We'll see what happens.

    Day 18—11/13— 178.2 - My SO took me to my parents graveside today to leave flowers then we went to the Jewish deli so I splurged today.....even had dessert. So tomorrow will likely not be a good day, but you have to splurge once in awhile.

    Day 19—11/14— 177.6 - WOW....thought for sure my weight would be up. I was prepared for it, but my body surprised me. Walk is on the agenda for this afternoon.

    Day 20—11/15— 178.6 - Had the munchies yesterday....I HATE when that happens. Will do better today. Going to the movies to see "The Real Pain" and I always take a diet drink and granola bar instead of buying junk. Dinner will be leftovers.

    Day 21—11/16—


    Week 3 Goal: 177
    Week 3 actual weight:

    Sandy
  • iradi8
    iradi8 Posts: 762 Member
    I'm Sloan. I'm 58 years old and 5'6".
    Current weight is: 199.9 (ending weight of last challenge)
    Highest weight was 252.6.
    #20-was my first challenge- Goal: To be <200 lbs. Starting/Ending weights: 216.7/199.9 (-16.8 lb) :)
    #21 Challenge Goal: 193

    Week 1 actual weight: 200.6 (+.7) Total for 100 day challenge: +.7
    Week 2 actual weight: 201.4 (+.8) Total for 100 day challenge: +1.5

    Day 01—10/27— 199.0 - Several days now in 'onderland' which doesn't seem real:)
    Day 02—10/28— 198.6 - Kid's meal for take-out last night. Didn't eat all the salad dressing or sauce.
    Day 03—10/29— 198.4 - Stressful news about some relatives. All good till evening/stress eating.
    Day 04—10/30— 199.7 - Not home most of the day then Wed. night church dinner.
    Day 05—10/31— 200.1 - Good food day today. No stress eating.
    Day 06—11/01— 199.2 - Daughter home from college. Brought muffins/cookies from Halloween.
    Day 07—11/02— 200.6 - Out all day. Baby shower w/ lots of food. No logging.
    Week 1 actual weight: 200.6 (+.7)

    Day 08—11/03— 203.1- No logging. Out all day again. Restaurant brunch. Back on track tomorrow!
    Day 09—11/04— 202.9 - No logging. Not on track! Texas Roadhouse for dinner.
    Day 10—11/05— 203.9 - No logging. Weekly food bank shift. It has been a tough week.
    Day 11—11/06— 202.1 - Logging again. Church dinner tonight. Hungry/want to eat all day.
    Day 12—11/07— 201.7 - Restaurant dinner & then a concert tonight.
    Day 13—11/08— 201.2 - Still a rough week. Sometimes I need a little break & then a woosh later!
    Day 14—11/09— 201.4 - Pretty good day today. Logged it all. Hope for a better week next week!
    Week 2 actual weight: 201.4 (+.8)
    Day 15—11/10— 201.2 - Good day today so far. Logging it all. Walked the dogs tonight.
    Day 16—11/11— 200.6 - Steak dinner at restaurant tonight. Saved up calories during the day:)
    Day 17—11/12— 201.2 - Usual Tues. shift at food bank. Looking at food all day!
    Day 18—11/13— 199.5 - Good day today food wise. Church dinner w/ dessert tonight.
    Day 19—11/14— 198.8 - Another good food day today w/in calories.
    Day 20—11/15— 198.4 - Lots of yard work outside today. Weather finally cooled to the 70s.
    Day 21—11/16—

    Week 3 actual weight:
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,169 Member

    @deepwoodslady, you said, " It’s opening day for deer hunting so the schools are all closed." I know that was meant seriously but I couldn't help but chuckle...sorry.

    @Crochetluvr It was a bit of a culture shock when this city girl first moved to this rural area. Schools were never closed for me when I was growing up in the city! Yeah, it's a big deal here in northern Michigan. Many businesses are closed also so that employees can go hunting. Everyone wants to fill their freezer for sure!
  • DaffyGirl88
    DaffyGirl88 Posts: 5,091 Member
    Good morning everyone!

    I had a rough week last week travelling for work and being out of my normal routine. I am back, and caught up and hope that it's all downhill from here. :smile:
    Week 1 actual weight: 149.5

    Day 08—11/03— 149.9
    Day 09—11/04— 149.5
    Day 10—11/05— 149.1, had a good day yesterday but am heading off for a few days of work travel. Won't have access to a scale but will still check in daily. Good luck everyone!
    Day 11—11/06— no scale 😞
    Day 12—11/07— no scale
    Day 13—11/08— no scale
    Day 14—11/09—151.0

    Day 15—11/10— 151.1
    Day 16—11/11— 151.9
    Day 17—11/12-- 151.4
    Day 18—11/13 - 150.9
    Day 19—11/14 - 150.7
    Day 20—11/15 - 150.0
    Day 21—11/15





  • ptitejeanne
    ptitejeanne Posts: 2,055 Member
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    👋😃 Hi I’m Jeanne!

    I'm 48. 5’4’’. Live in Canada 🇨🇦.
    This is my 6th 100 days challenge.
    This is working for me.
    Bad Yo-yoing days are finally gone.
    Loosing weight slowly but surely.
    Any amount going ⬇️ is a WIN for me!!!

    Day 01—10/27 — 157.0
    Day 02—10/28 — 157.6
    Day 03—10/29 — 157.0
    Day 04—10/30 — 156.8
    Day 05—10/31 — 156.8 🎃
    Day 06—11/01 — 156.0
    Day 07—11/02 — 155.2

    Week 1 Goal: 155.0
    Week 1 actual weight: 154.4
    Wk -2.6 👍

    Day 08—11/03 — 154.4
    Day 09—11/04 — 154.6
    Day 10—11/05 — 155.2
    Day 11—11/06 — 155.2
    Day 12—11/07 — 155.4
    Day 13—11/08 — 155.8
    Day 14—11/09 — 155.6

    Week 2 Goal: 153.0
    Week 1 actual weight:
    Wk +1.2 👎 Total -1.4 👍

    Day 15—11/10 — 155.6
    Day 16—11/11 — 157.6
    Day 17—11/12 — 158.0
    Day 18—11/13 — 158.6
    Day 19—11/14 — 157.8
    Day 20—11/15 — 157.0 ⬅️⬅️

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  • daria0919
    daria0919 Posts: 1,136 Member
    @Pupowl I had a real chuckle at your Rude! comment. Thanks for that. But, having said that, YOU ARE DOING AN AMAZING JOB!!
    You’re an inspiration!
  • globalhiker
    globalhiker Posts: 1,683 Member
    I'm still at a standstill at 148 lbs. I'm glad the daily weigh in is working well for folks. For me, it gives me frustration. I am opting to stop the daily weigh in and move to weekly on Saturdays.
  • Zaxa2021
    Zaxa2021 Posts: 688 Member

    I'm 36 years old, 5'3.SAHM to two beautiful toddlers, both with some special needs. Life is crazy, but I'm doing my best to make the most out of life for myself and my family.

    Week 1 Goal: 151.5
    Week 1 actual weight: 151.6

    Week 2 Goal:150.5
    Week 2 actual weight: 150.8

    Week 3 Goal: 149.8
    Week 3 actual weight: 150.8

    Day 15—11/10— 150.6. Bare minimum type of day. Went to the gym, but wasn't a remarkable workout. Ate within calories, but didn't focus on nutrition. It was good enough.

    Day 16—11/11— 151.0. It was another lazy day. I did a couple of short walks, but that's all for exercise. Food was okay and within calories.

    Day 17—11/12— 153.1. Constipation is my only guess. I took something for it last night, hopefully it'll do it's thing today and my weight will be better tomorrow.

    Day 18—11/13— 150.0. So close to breaking into the 140's.

    Day 19—11/14— 151.2. Not a bad day, but not a particularly good day, foodwise. I'm still not running because of my hip. I still go to the gym, but it's not the same intensity as running. I'm hoping next week I'll be able to run again.

    Day 20—11/15— 149.9. Another bare minimum day.

    Day 21—11/16— 150.8. I bounced around my week goal weight, but missed the mark. I'm purposely pulling back on the exercise, trying to let my hip heal completely. That may show up a little on the scale.

    Week 3 Goal: 149.8
    Week 3 actual weight: 150.8


    Previous and Future Weeks
    Week 1

    Day 01—10/27— 155.3. My weight is much higher today than it's been recently. It's the result of enjoying a few (too many) beers with friends and eating out yesterday. I'm sure a couple pounds will fall off in the next couple of days as I get back to making good choices.

    Day 02—10/28— 154.9. I made much better choices yesterday. Hopefully my body will catch up soon, and I'll return to where I was before the weekend (152, roughly). I walked and ate within calories. I also did some meal planning and prep to prepare for the week.

    Day 03—10/29— 153.7. Slowly coming back down. Lots of walking, some body weight exercises, and yoga. Eating was great, with no deviations from the plan. I just need to make this the norm.

    Day 04—10/30—152.6. Another good day. My husband started nibbling on the Halloween candy, but I used all of my willpower to resist. More walking and yoga.

    Day 05—10/31— 153.2. I've had a really good week so far, goal wise- much better than usual. Yesterday was a bad day for me emotionally. I think part of it had a legit reason, but that just spiraled into feeling all of the current stresses of life. However, I didn't turn to food and still did the exercise I had planned. So in that way, it was a win.

    Day 06—11/01— 151.2. Happy to have a bit of a woosh. I've been doing good at resisting Halloween candy so far, but we still have some in the house. I'm going to try to be good. I didn't do well at meeting my exercise goals yesterday (steps, yoga), but my eating was good. I just have to maintain this loss until tomorrow to beat my week goal...
    Day 07—11/02—151.6. It's close enough to my goal for the week that I am happy with it. I added in the exercise bike at the gym to my workout. Overall, I'm quite happy with how this week went. I'm proud of most of the decisions I made

    Week 1 Goal: 151.5
    Week 1 actual weight: 151.6

    Day 08—11/03— 152.1 I had a few extra pieces of Halloween candy than I needed, but overall did pretty okay. I did most of my exercise (outdoor walking, treadmill and exercise bike) but didn't get around to yoga. I'm going to make a soup today for lunches this coming week. I also want to make healthyish zucchini muffins that my kids also like, but I'll see if I have time.

    Day 09—11/04—151.7. Food quality wasn't great (husband had pizza waiting for me when I got home) but I fit it into my calories and ended the day just below target. I went swimming (first time swimming laps in a LONG time!). This weekend was a lot better than last week.

    Day 10—11/05— 152.1. This number keeps popping up. It's time to push it down a bit. I was up all night with my kids, hopefully I'll be able to stick to my plan today.

    Day 11—11/06—150.1. Woo-hoo!! I've been really diligent with my food and exercise recently, so it's nice to see it reflected on the scale. I really hope this isn't a fluke.

    Day 12—11/07— 151.6. Yesterday was a rest day from the gym, and I treated myself to an alcoholic beverage. I'm not too surprised there was a little bounce up. The rest of the day was good. Food was good, and the rest of my activity was good (outside walk, yoga, body weight exercises).

    Day 13—11/08— 150.8. Good day. Good food choices, a bit of intentional exercise. I'm happy some of my healthy choices are becoming more of a habit, and a bit less forced.

    Day 14—11/09— 150.8. I'm happy with where I ended this week. I missed my goal, but still made good progress.


    Week 2 Goal:150.5
    Week 2 actual weight: 150.8


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  • Pupowl
    Pupowl Posts: 2,030 Member
    @daria0919 Thanks! :smiley: I am trying very hard, but the scale didn't feel like showing it, boo.
    @globalhiker I totally understand you are frustrated. I guess that is the 'downside' of being at a lower weight; makes losing slower and harder so not as many day to day fluctuations. Once a week does sound like it will work better for you, keep at it!
  • frankwbrown
    frankwbrown Posts: 13,020 Member
    edited November 16
    Day 01—10/27 — 254.8
    Day 02—10/28 — 255.4 : ↑ 0.6
    Day 03—10/29 — 256.0 : ↑ 0.6 , total : ↑ 1.2
    Day 04—10/30 — 255.4 : ↓ 0.6 , total : ↑ 0.6
    Day 05—10/31 — 254.4 : ↓ 1.0 , total : ↓ 0.4
    Day 06—11/01 — 255.8 : ↑ 1.4 , total : ↑ 1.0
    Day 07—11/02 — 256.3 : ↑ 0.5 , total : ↑ 1.5

    Week 1 Goal: 253.8
    Week 1 actual weight: 256.3 ❌

    Day 08—11/03 — 253.0 : ↓ 3.3 , total : ↓ 1.8
    Day 09—11/04 — 252.0 : ↓ 1.0 , total : ↓ 2.8
    Day 10—11/05 — 253.3 : ↑ 1.3 , total : ↓ 1.5
    Day 11—11/06 — 253.8 : ↑ 0.5 , total : ↓ 1.0
    Day 12—11/07 — 253.6 : ↓ 0.2 , total : ↓ 1.2
    Day 13—11/08 — 253.7 : ↑ 0.1 , total : ↓ 1.1
    Day 14—11/09 — 253.7 : ↓ 0.0 , total : ↓ 1.1

    Week 2 Goal: 252.0
    Week 2 actual weight: 253.7 ❌
    Week 1 (10/27 - 11/2) — 254.8 to 256.3 (↑1.5)
    Week 2 (11/2 - 11/9) — 256.3 to 253.7 (↓2.6)

    Day 15—11/10 — 253.0 : ↓ 0.7 : ↓ 1.8
    Day 16—11/11 — 252.9 : ↓ 0.1 : ↓ 1.9
    Day 17—11/12 — 256.8 : ↑ 3.9 : ↑ 2.0
    Day 18—11/13 — 256.3 : ↓ 0.5 : ↑ 1.5
    Day 19—11/14 — 255.3 : ↓ 1.0 : ↑ 0.5
    Day 20—11/15 — 255.6 : ↑ 0.3 : ↑ 0.8
    Day 21—11/16 — 254.9 : ↓ 0.7 : ↑ 0.1

    Week 3 Goal: 252.0
    Week 3 actual weight: 254.9 ❌

  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,274 Member
    Good Saturday to you all

    I have been reading a lot of of losses from many of you....AWESOME WORK! But the rest of us shouldn't be too disappointed.....things will turn around for us!

    Welcome back @sparkyjenson .....I recently came back to MFP, too.

    Day 15—11/10— 178 - My body is still in a holding pattern. But things should be moving along this week. Will get some time on the stationary bike today.

    Day 16—11/11— 178 - Made a pot of Lasagna Alfredo soup yesterday....it is delicious! Plenty leftover for future meals. Dr's appointment later today. Scale staying the same....and that's ok!

    Day 17—11/12— 178.6 - Saw an allergist today. Wants me to cut out red meat for a week....after I finish the sausage alfredo lasagna soup...lol! We'll see what happens.

    Day 18—11/13— 178.2 - My SO took me to my parents graveside today to leave flowers then we went to the Jewish deli so I splurged today.....even had dessert. So tomorrow will likely not be a good day, but you have to splurge once in awhile.

    Day 19—11/14— 177.6 - WOW....thought for sure my weight would be up. I was prepared for it, but my body surprised me. Walk is on the agenda for this afternoon.

    Day 20—11/15— 178.6 - Had the munchies yesterday....I HATE when that happens. Will do better today. Going to the movies to see "The Real Pain" and I always take a diet drink and granola bar instead of buying junk. Dinner will be leftovers.

    Day 21—11/16— 178.2 - Not a great week. Need to add more protein. I plan a trip to the grocery today for some clams and a rotisserie chicken. Going to make some low cal/carb Jello Fluff, too.


    Week 3 Goal: 177
    Week 3 actual weight: 178.4

    Sandy
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    I'm still at a standstill at 148 lbs. I'm glad the daily weigh in is working well for folks. For me, it gives me frustration. I am opting to stop the daily weigh in and move to weekly on Saturdays.

    Yes, it is different for everyone. Whatever works best for you.

    So much of this is a mind game. For me, knowing that I will be weighing in the morning stops another few bites at night. I did used to weigh once per week, but even if I had a good week water, sodium etc. might have me up in weight on my weekly weigh and I would be so discouraged.
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    Hello, I just rejoined MFP and signed up for premium. I saw this challenge and am going to jump in starting today. 11/16/24 170lbs

    Nice to have you with us : - )
  • dawnbgethealthy
    dawnbgethealthy Posts: 7,891 Member
    edited November 16
    Hi : - )
    I am Dawn.
    5'2"
    64 years old
    Cranbrook, BC, Canada

    The most that I have ever lost on one of these 100s is 7lbs.
    I am not sure what it is going to take, but I would like to get back to 130 and below.
    I started my weight loss journey because my doc threatened to put me on blood pressure medication for the rest of my life. I joined MFP at 198 pounds although I had been heavier than that.
    I lost enough weight to chase away high blood pressure, but now the doc is saying that my arthritis in knees, feet, and ankles would benefit greatly by me dropping another 30 pounds. That number used to be 15 pounds, but I have been gaining and gaining these last couple of years.
    I am an active person, and eat nutritious food.


    Week 1 Goal: 145.6
    Week 1 actual weight: 143.6- Started the week at 146.6

    Week 2 Goal: 143.0
    Week 2 actual weight: 144.8 - Started the week at 145.0

    Day 15—11/10— 147.8

    Day 16—11/11— 147.4 - I didn't get a chance to post yesterday. As usual I weighed and tracked. Way up from where I want to be : - (

    Day 17—11/12— 147.8 - Banner day, I was hoping to see a drop tomorrow, but there is a possibility that I am going out for dinner with a friend tonight. Restaurant for me always equals 3lb gain. We'll see.

    Day 18—11/13— 146.8 - My two longest days between the 2 jobs begin today. I need to pack up some food to take with me. Expensive day off, I have 2 things that need to be done to my car with expensive parts ordered and paid for.

    Day 19—11/14— 145.8 - Ate extremely late after my second job last night. I still only had 1100 calories, so I really did need to eat. Borscht that I had finished up in the morning that was on the stove cooling in the big pot. Turned out great! I had a small salad with chicken in it also. Glad that my weight wasn't up after basically going to bed right after eating at midnight.

    Day 20—11/15— 145.2 - Another late night and late eating. I managed to get almost all of the Borscht packed up into containers for the freezer at midnight, then had a nice bowl of it. My experiment of trying not to eat when I get home from work is over. I managed it for a month or two. Eating just before bed is just going to have to be my norm, at least for now, otherwise I am sitting at 7-800 calories and that is not enough. Everything in my borscht is from my own garden: beets, potatoes, carrots, garlic, onions, thyme, beet greens...except for the meat. In this year's batch I used double smoked Mennonite Farmer's sausage. It turned out amazing, and I have lots of meals in the freezer so that I can take one thing out in the morning and not have to cook again for many many months.

    Day 21—11/16— 144.4 - I really did try to sleep in this morning, I have been tired for days from my 2 jobs. Just one short shift at one of my jobs today later. Day off and Ice skating tomorrow : - )
    @Lynn__W I think that I am falling into the category of food for fuel and for fun. Sorry that you had the dizzies!


    Week 3 Goal: 144.9
    Week 3 actual weight:144.4 - Started the week at 147.8

    Day 22—11/17—

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    Day 24—11/19—

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    Day 27—11/22—

    Day 28—11/23—


    Week 4 Goal:
    Week 4 actual weight:

    Start weight of this 100 - 146.6
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,169 Member
    @sparkyjenson Welcome to the group. It's wonderful that you've joined us!