🎄❄️December Daily Weigh-in and Logging Challenge🎄❄️

Hi everyone,

Sharing a healthy, pumpkin custard recipe I found on the internet: I used sucralose drops (to taste) for sweetener, maple extract instead of vanilla extract, Planet Oak unsweetened vanilla oat milk and I also ended up baking it about 10 or 15 minutes longer until it seemed done to me. (I sprayed the ramekins with avocado oil before filling to prevent sticking.) It came out great!Yeah, they spelled "pumpkin" wrong. (I took screenshots because they wanted me to download something before I could save it and I didn't want to do that.) I halved the recipe and made two, generous servings, both of which I plan to enjoy today! (I'm going to make it again for tomorrow, but I'll probably use less oat milk next time.) The recipe said to chill these, but I enjoyed my first serving while it was still warm. I'm going to chill the second serving for later and compare.

Enjoy your evening - I'll check back in tomorrow! 💗

Hello again everyone! Wow the year is already just about over. Not starting out well this month - since I got my catheter out I’m blowing up like a balloon again- going to have to get it back in. Off to Sydney Tuesday and am stressed due to everything I’ve got to do still this year.

🦌December weight 🎄

Start weight -OCTOBER 2023 = 115kg / 253lb
Ultimate goal : 85kgs
SW December: 104.6
GW December: 100kg

1. 104.6 ⬆️ 1.2kg - fluid retention 😣
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Hi Jill and everyone in the group,

Happy Sunday! I like the format as shown by Cindy (above); so I will post similarly:

February 29, 2008 - 217
Goal Range - 132-140
December Starting Weight - 152.2
December Goal - 148 (or less)

Like Cindy, I'm going to try to average one pound loss per week for the remainder of this year. With all the challenges presented over the holiday season, I think this is a very worthy goal and is quite achievable. All we need to do is balance out any combination of less intake and more activity equal to an average of 500 calories per day, and we're there!

12/01 - 152.2

I am happy with this first weigh-in, because on Thanksgiving morning the scale showed 153; so I'm actually down from the last three days. I indulged a bit, but was very careful. I also did a 5-mile walk on Friday; so that helped too.

Enjoy your day; I will check back tomorrow.

💗Carole

My name is Donna. I am 5’ 5” tall, 64 years old and from Michigan USA. In 2016 I weighed 253 lbs. I am on a journey of health and to get back to the real me.

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


This Challenge Starting Weight (from Nov 30th): 193.0
Goal: 189.0 (Four lb Loss)
Actual Ending Weight: xxxxx
Total Lost/Gained this month: xxxxx






FIRST HALF OF THE MONTH:


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.


12/01-194.2-(Trend Weight 192.0)- Well, here is the expected gain after our family Thanksgiving dinner yesterday. I really didn’t feel like I ate very much as I got full pretty quickly. However, there are so many starches / carbs that I’m just not used to having all at once. Hopefully some of this will flush out. December will be tough because I have to travel so much, every time I need to shop for Christmas. Living in a very remote rural area is beautiful but very inconvenient at times, especially this time of year! We are expecting 4 more inches of snow today but I won’t complain. A town about 60 miles from me just got a record snowfall of 25” on Friday beating a record that had been held since 1942. Winter is officially here in my neck of the woods!

12/02-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-


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


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12/05-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-


12/06-xxxxx-(Trend Weight xxxxx)-


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SECOND HALF OF THE MONTH

Hi all. Off to Sydney tomorrow. Getting catheter back in. Severely bloated.

🦌December weight 🎄

Start weight -OCTOBER 2023 = 115kg / 253lb
Ultimate goal : 85kgs
SW December: 104.6
GW December: 100kg

1. 104.6 ⬆️ 1.2kg - fluid retention 😣 🍴1327. 🔥2723 👣4506
2. 104kg ⬇️ 0.6 kg 🍴🔥👣
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Hi All, I'd like to join you for December.

My goals:
-Stay in the group for the whole month! Don't give up or drop out.

-Report my weight daily (except Dec 25 & 26.)

-Log daily, or almost daily this month (except Dec 25 &26).

Ultimate starting weight: 160 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 121 lbs

December 1: 129.0
December 2:

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

⚖️ Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

⚖️ 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Week One

Goals prior day, weight current day.

Dec 1: DNW - 👣 💦 Just got home from our trip. I did not meet many of my goals, but did mangage to complete 15K 👣 steps, a 2.5 Mile 🚶‍♀️‍➡️walk, and met my water 💦 goal. Had a wonderful time, ate too much, drank too much Scared to see what the scale says tomorrow AM - but will leave it all behind -no known distractions until December 21.

Dec 2: 143.7 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🏋️‍♀️💦 I guess it could have been a lot worse. Technically I am within the maintenance range of my goal weight, but I don't like going into the "overweight category" so am going to change that goal weight to 137, with a 3 pound window instead of a 5. So back in losing mode starting today. 15K 👣 Steps, 🚶‍♀️‍➡️3.5 Mile Walk, 35 Min 🏋️‍♀️.

Good morning everyone, (LOVE your hair, @iLive2Walk! I look forward to when I'm in your weight range now!)

February 29, 2008 - 217
Goal Range - 132-140
December Starting Weight - 152.2
December Goal - 148 (or less)

I'm reminded of why it's sometimes frustrating to weigh in daily, as there can be inexplicable fluctuations (which are entirely normal, I keep telling myself)!

Anyway, here it is:

12/01 - 152.2
12/02 - 153.2

Why up a pound when I ate the exact things yesterday as the day before? Who knows? It is what it is and I promise to be honest. Today I have to be extra careful, because we're having our holiday party at work this afternoon at a big venue that is sure to have lots of holiday treats and other food typically served at parties, which are not usually the healthiest options. I'll just need to keep in mind that I have to get on the scale tomorrow morning. (That might prevent me from going way overboard!)

Have a great day,
💗Carole

@Walela617 the bloating is gone. Thank you. I should have said the Christmas lights are from my town - Christmas tradition. I love looking at them! The Christmas tree is mine however. The appointment in Sydney is only a consult so it’s basically 20 minutes for 6 hours driving.

@iLive2Walk nice hair 🙂

@andreajlnhe stick around! Were you on here before? Your name is familiar. Did you start at 160lb? Because you’re super close to your goal of 121lb. Fantastic! Persistence pays off. Perseverance!

I’m off to Sydney next few days. Krispy Kreme are there darn it - but they are so good and not available normally!

🦌December weight 🎄

Start weight -OCTOBER 2023 = 115kg / 253lb
Ultimate goal : 85kgs
SW December: 104.6
GW December: 100kg

1. 104.6 ⬆️ 1.2kg - fluid retention 😣 🍴1327. 🔥2723 👣4506
2. 104kg ⬇️ 0.6 kg 🍴1489🔥👣
3. 102.6kg ⬇️ 1.4kg 🥳
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Made vegetarian fried rice and spinach and tomato rigatoni the past couple nights.

@iLive2Walk I look so forward to you reflections for each month. Thanks for another great post.

@ozdeelite Such a beautiful Christmas tree and your meals look delish (as usual). Please keep us posted on your dr. appointment and any prognosis. Feel better soon, my friend!

Hi everyone,

I'm a tad worried about tomorrow's weigh-in. My employers had their holiday party today. Everyone was allowed two drink tickets for alcohol, but I just had two, 12 oz. bottles of sparkling water with cherry flavor (0 calories)! Therefore, it is okay that I ate probably over 2,000 calories! Why? Because I say so! 😉 (Also, it's a lot better than drinking 2,000 calories)!🏆

The food was loaded with sodium and included mini vegetable spring rolls, mini spinach pies, mini chicken quesadillas and coconut shrimp. I also had a medium oatmeal raisin cookie and a chocolate cupcake ( after I scraped off the icing).

Whatever the scale says. I will report it in the morning.

That rigatoni recipe looks amazing @ozdeelite! The vegetable guess rice too! Thanks for sharing! So glad the bloating is gone! Love the tree! 🎄

Have a nice night everyone,
💗 Carole

Hi Everyone!
I'm Cindy and 51 and have been married to my very supportive husband for 27 years. We have a daughter who is 19.
I can't believe its December!🎄⛄ 2024 has not been my year for loosing weight. However, I did get a gym membership in July and go consistently. Usually 4 days a week, so I consider that a win. I do feel more fit even if the scale doesn't reflect it.
The November goal of logging my food was met the last half of the month and I started to see a little change in weight.

April 2020 - 165
Goal - 140
December Starting Weight - 159
December Goal - 155

12/1 - 159 ⬇️
12/2 - 158.8 ⬇️ Made it to the gym after work. Logged my food.
12/3 - 158.6 ⬇️

All, I'd like to join you for December.

My goals:
-Stay in the group for the whole month! Don't give up or drop out.

-Report my weight daily (except Dec 25 & 26.)

-Log daily, or almost daily this month (except Dec 25 &26).

Ultimate starting weight: 160 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 121 lbs

December 1: 129.0
December 2: 128.2 I logged 🎄
December 3: 127.2

Hello I'm Darlene, retired, 64-year-old. Married (Greg), one adult daughter (Allyson), and one goldendoodle (Monty). I skipped this challenge for November and it was an epic fail. The first month since I started this journey that I gained weight. So I am back , probably for the rest of my life LOL! Was trying to cut back on my screen time, but logging in daily really keeps me on track. Besides that, missed you all too! 💗

My Goals for December

🥅 Get back to normal BMI weight 140
👣 14K Steps per day
🚶‍♀️‍➡️ Walk daily
📝 Log Daily
🥗 250 calorie deficit daily
🫀 Aerobics 3 days per week
🏋️‍♀️ Strength Train 3 days per week
🧘‍♀️ Stretch workout 1 day per week
💦 8+ glasses of water

Highest Weight 228

SW Dec: 228 | Jan: 217 | Feb: 212 | Mar: 207.6 | Apr 200.2 | May 194.8 | Jun: 189.6 | Jul: 187.4 | Aug: 179.8 | Sep: 174.2 | Oct: 169.6 | Nov 164.6 | Dec 164 | Jan 159.8 | Feb 156.8 | Mar 152.6 | Apr 151.6 | May 149.6 | Jun 144.8 | Jul: 143.5 | Aug: 142.4 | Sep 140.7 | Oct 139.8 | Nov 142.4

🎄 December 🎄

🥅 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀🏋️‍♀️ 🧘‍♀️ 💦

Week One

Goals prior day, weight current day.

Dec 1: DNW - 👣 💦 Just got home from our trip. I did not meet many of my goals, but did mangage to complete 15K 👣 steps, a 2.5 Mile 🚶‍♀️‍➡️walk, and met my water 💦 goal. Had a wonderful time, ate too much, drank too much Scared to see what the scale says tomorrow AM - but will leave it all behind -no known distractions until December 21.

Dec 2: 143.7 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️🏋️‍♀️💦 I guess it could have been a lot worse. Technically I am within the maintenance range of my goal weight, but I don't like going into the "overweight category" so am going to change that goal weight to 137, with a 3 pound window instead of a 5. So back in losing mode starting today. 15K 👣 Steps, 🚶‍♀️‍➡️3.5 Mile Walk, 35 Min 🏋️‍♀️ Strength.

Dec 3: 142.7 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🫀💦 Losing some of the weekend binge (salt). Bingo night with Mom, saved room for the normal dessert - had a very small piece of left over pumpkin pie from Thanksgiving - but it fit in my calorie range! 21.2K Steps, 4.5 Mile 🚶‍♀️‍➡️walk, 40 Min 🫀 Cardio, 338 🥗 Calorie deficit.

Dec 4: 141.4 👣 🚶‍♀️‍➡️📝🥗 🏋️‍♀️💦 Got my tree up, today will work on the rest. We love our little tree (just 4 feet). It sits on top of my Mother in Laws Christmas Tree table. It's nice to put the presents under the table - so they don't spread out into the room. She also made the tree skirt when Greg was little. It has withheld many a tree over the years. Even though it is stained with tree sap - I love it! They cut down a small tree from their yard. The Christmas Tree table was placed in the middle of the room. On Christmas Eve, after dinner and before opening presents, we would all hold hands and dance around the tree (they sang Danish Christmas Carols). I don't have room for it in the middle of our family room, but love the memory. I also did a little onlilne shopping. 15.8K Steps, 70 Min 3.5 Mile 🚶‍♀️‍➡️walk, 35 Min 🏋️‍♀️Strength, 473 Calorie Deficit

All, I'd like to join you for December.

My goals:
-Stay in the group for the whole month! Don't give up or drop out.

-Report my weight daily (except Dec 25 & 26.)

-Log daily, or almost daily this month (except Dec 25 &26).

Ultimate starting weight: 160 lbs
Ultimate goal weight: 121 lbs

December 1: 129.0
December 2: 128.2 🎄 I logged
December 3: 127.2 🎄 I logged
December 4: 126.0 Yesterday I came down with a flu like virus; including upset stomach.