😀😀😀***December 2024 WEIGHT LOSS CHALLENGE***😀😀😀

Hi all! Bit late t the party but excited to get started.

December Start Weight: 130.7 pounds
December Goal Weight: 128 pounds

December 14: 130.7lbs
December 21:
December 28:
December 31:

Hello all. I have participated in this challenge every month this year and here we are at the end of the road. I'm not sure what challenges I will follow in 2025 but hopefully at some point I will be more focused on maintenance than losing. All the best to everyone lets get to it.

December Goal Weight: 224
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200

December 1: 227.7
December 8: 228.4 crud
December 15: 227.2 bam that's better still time to make some progress
December 22:
December 31:

Wt on 1-1-23: 273.4 - 46.2

Start Date September 13, 2023 - 241.2 lbs

December 2024 Start Weight: 191.2 lbs
December 2024 Goal Weight: 184 lbs
Ultimate Goal Weight: 160 lbs

December 1: 191.2 lbs
December 4: 186.8 lbs - much better than expected!
December 11: 188.8 -
December 18: 187.0
December 25:
December 31:

Nov 30 Start Weight: 146.5 (10-day avg: 146.15)
December Goal Weight: 145
Ultimate Goal Weight: 140

November 30: 146.5 (10-day avg: 146.15)
December 7: 146.75 (10-day: 146.66)
December 14: 146.5 (10-day: 146.07)
December 21: 146.75 (10-day: 146.77)
December 28:
December 31:

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

Start Weight (from Nov 30th ): 193.0

Goal Weight: 189.0 (4 pound loss)

End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx




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)-

12/08-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

12/15-191.4-(Trend Weight: 193.1)- I took the long way getting to this nearly 1 lb drop this week. I don’t know why I always make it so hard on myself but here I am, a little bit lighter than last week and even lighter than the week before so I’ll take it and run, figuratively speaking of course.

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- This higher weight is due to my DGS’ birthday party yesterday which was filled with pizza, cheese bread, cake, ice cream and other such goodies. It was an overnight gain from 190.6. As you can tell by my trend weight, I’ve been doing okay considering we are leaning into the holiday and have lots of activities going on. Certainly there has been more restaurant food during all the shopping in the city etc. I am going to make today a banner day to shed some of the overnight sodium gain and get back on track. My family Feast is next Saturday so the weigh-in next week (the day after) will not be good. However, I’m hoping that by the last day of the year and challenge I will see the true end-of-year results. I started last year on January 1st weighing 183.8. Wow, 2024 has proven to be a back-sliding year for me. If I could hit back down into the 180’s in any capacity I would be so relieved. It would be nice to start 2025 behind my goal, yes, but on pretty good footing for a great January. Even when you give IN Donna, Never give UP! I started December at exactly the same weight I am today. I'm confident I can end with a loss for the month, even if the year ends with a wimper instead of a bang.

12/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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


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

Hello all. I have participated in this challenge every month this year and here we are at the end of the road. I'm not sure what challenges I will follow in 2025 but hopefully at some point I will be more focused on maintenance than losing. All the best to everyone lets get to it.

December Goal Weight: 224
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200

December 1: 227.7
December 8: 228.4 crud
December 15: 227.2 bam that's better still time to make some progress
December 22: 227.0. down the stretch we come, ready to finish up strong look out 2025 here we come

Christmas note: I have participated in all 12 monthly challenges this year and gone from 260.1 to 227.0 lbs this year. I sure hope this challenge continues in 2025. It is a great motivator. Now time to finish up strong, enjoy the Christmas feast and then back on the horse tomorrow. Blessings to all of you.

December 31:


Wt on 1-1-23: 273.4 - 46.4

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 since we have our Grandson every morning. He's 2 years old and a pistol!!
Heaviest: 192.2
December Start Weight: 151.0 lbs
December Goal Weight: 147.0
Ultimate Goal Weight: 145.0
12/01 - 154.0 at 8:15 a.m. ...5.21 miles in 104 mins to the post office and back
12/02 - 151.7 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...he and I walked to the farm and saw goats and ducks for 1.79 miles in 51 mins
12/09 - 153.8 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty...he and I walked to the farm and saw goats and ducks for 1.77 miles in 51 mins then I had a 60 min workout w/trainer
12/16 - 155.3 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
12/23 - 152.9 at 7:10 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer, wrapped presents, ordered food
12/30 -
12/31 -
Good luck everyone.
Chris

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

Start Weight (from Nov 30th ): 193.0

Goal Weight: 189.0 (4 pound loss)

End of Challenge Final Weight: xxxxx

Weight lost/gained this month: xxxxx




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)-

12/08-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

12/15-191.4-(Trend Weight: 193.1)-

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- This higher weight is due to my DGS’ birthday party yesterday which was filled with pizza, cheese bread, cake, ice cream and other such goodies. It was an overnight gain from 190.6. As you can tell by my trend weight, I’ve been doing okay considering we are leaning into the holiday and have lots of activities going on. Certainly there has been more restaurant food during all the shopping in the city etc. I am going to make today a banner day to shed some of the overnight sodium gain and get back on track. My family Feast is next Saturday so the weigh-in next week (the day after) will not be good. However, I’m hoping that by the last day of the year and challenge I will see the true end-of-year results. I started last year on January 1st weighing 183.8. Wow, 2024 has proven to be a back-sliding year for me. If I could hit back down into the 180’s in any capacity I would be so relieved. It would be nice to start 2025 behind my goal, yes, but on pretty good footing for a great January. Even when you give IN Donna, Never give UP! I started December at exactly the same weight I am today. I'm confident I can end with a loss for the month, even if the year ends with a wimper instead of a bang.

12/29-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.7)- The good news: I’m down nearly half a pound after our family Christmas party and dinner (Feast) yesterday so I managed to control the eating pretty well.
The bad news: this is what my trend weight app had to say this morning:


Yes, you read that right…..only 50 more years to go based on how I’ve been doing. I turn 65 in May.

Now, to contend with all the leftover cookies, pies and fudge. Yes, everyone took some home. I will have to put my thinking cap on to figure this one out.


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

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

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. My highest weight was 253 in 2016. My MFP start weight was 235 in 2018.


Ultimate Goal Weight: 145-155 (I’ll know it when I get there!)

Start Weight (from Nov 30th ): 193.0

Goal Weight: 189.0 (4 pound loss)

End of Challenge Final Weight: 192.6

Weight lost/gained this month: 0.4 lbs Lost




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)-

12/08-192.2-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

12/15-191.4-(Trend Weight: 193.1)-

12/22-193.0-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

12/29-193.8-(Trend Weight: 192.7)- The good news: I’m down nearly half a pound after our family Christmas party and dinner (Feast) yesterday so I managed to control the eating pretty well.
The bad news: this is what my trend weight app had to say this morning:


Yes, you read that right…..only 50 more years to go based on how I’ve been doing. I turn 65 in May.

Now, to contend with all the leftover cookies, pies and fudge. Yes, everyone took some home. I will have to put my thinking cap on to figure this one out.

12/30-194.4-(Trend Weight: 192.9)-

12/31-192.6-(Trend Weight: 192.9)- After a one day buffer following our weekend Christmas dinner and party, I landed at a 1.8 lb loss over yesterday. So this is where I start 2025, like it or not. I was definitely lower at the start of 2024. On my first mini 5 lbs goal I’m at T-Minus 0.8 lbs with 4.2 lbs left to go. I’m feeling pretty committed right now but it’s always easier to be when you are not hungry. I’m pawning off more of my baked goodies and candies today. My construction workers will take some home! It’s necessary! Happy New Year everyone. Thanks for another great round full of great pics, ideas, advice and kindness. See you all in 2025!




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

Hello all. I have participated in this challenge every month this year and here we are at the end of the road. I'm not sure what challenges I will follow in 2025 but hopefully at some point I will be more focused on maintenance than losing. All the best to everyone lets get to it.

December Goal Weight: 224
Ultimate Goal Weight: 200

December 1: 227.7
December 8: 228.4 crud
December 15: 227.2 bam that's better still time to make some progress
December 22: 227.0. down the stretch we come, ready to finish up strong look out 2025 here we come

Christmas note: I have participated in all 12 monthly challenges this year and gone from 260.1 to 227.0 lbs this year. I sure hope this challenge continues in 2025. It is a great motivator. Now time to finish up strong, enjoy the Christmas feast and then back on the horse tomorrow. Blessings to all of you.

December 31: 226.8


Wt on 1-1-23: 273.4 - 46.4