COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G, 2025!

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  • ChiaGnome
    ChiaGnome Posts: 181 Member
    January Start Weight: 209 lbs
    Current weight: 210
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 195 lbs

    January 1: 209 lbs
    January 8: 210 lbs
    January 15:
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    January 29:
    February 5:
    February 12:
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    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Well, I managed to gain a lbs and that doesn't feel great. Stress is my undoing.

    This week I will catch up on my work, do some short and long-term planning, plan a fudge muffin vacation, and get my stuff together. I am woman hear me roar haha. Starting counting calories this morning because just cutting carbs isn't working for my progressively older butt. Wish me luck!
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 31 Member
    @Walela617 It has been very cold n’ windy in Massachusetts! 😉 I made a big pot of black bean chilli with quinoa last week. I ate some and froze some for later. Wintertime is great for making soups and stews. The options for healthy ingredient choices are numerous. I’ve used barley and farro, etc. It’s convenient for busy lives and smaller portions are satisfying because it’s so filling! We got this! One day at a time! 😊
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,507 Member
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    My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall. I will weigh on Wednesdays but also on the 1st and last day of every month for an end-of-month full tally.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Dec 31st): 192.6
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 182.6
    CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT: xxxxx
    TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE: 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

    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.


    01/01-193.4-(Trend Weight: 192.9)-

    01/08-194.0-(Trend Weight: 193.1)- After my hair appointment yesterday I just completely threw in the towel. I ran local errands in my town and the next for about 4 hours. I stopped at a local restaurant’s parking lot to make a phone call and decided to go in and eat. I NEVER do that! I threw all caution to the wind and ate anything I wanted for the rest of the day. I didn’t care then but I do care now. One good thing is that I hit up the grocery store and did pick up some more foods that are part of my healthy eating plan so there are no excuses today! DD and DGS come later this afternoon to stay the entire weekend (like they do every week) so I will have to be diligent but I will do it! I feel pretty confident right now. I am really feeling a lot of pressure and depression from this renovation issue. It’s consuming me. I need to get back in my lane, fight my body’s urges since the holidays and do the work. Me to Self: You’ve got so much on your mind right now Donna and that’s okay, but keep your eye on the ball!

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

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    Jan Start: 192.6
    Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
    Jan 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.

    02/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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    02/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    02/26-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    02/28-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


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


    03/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/05-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 891 Member
    Hi @Rainbow2300, I like the quinoa in chili idea! I'm not so crazy about black beans (unless it's a dip) but there are lots of other beans to choose from. I have a big crockpot at home; so maybe I'll do a chili this weekend.

    Hi @eyesopennow, I sure hope they fix that water issue soon!

    Hi Donna, @deepwoodslady, I'm with you - I've GOT to get back on track!

    Have a nice evening everyone,
    💖Carole
  • missimjam
    missimjam Posts: 16 Member
    Walela617 wrote: »
    Hi @missimjam ,

    At your reported current weight of 164, losing 25 lbs. seems like that would put you at a great weight! As an older adult (66), I am reading online that as we age, it's healthier to weigh a bit more.

    Although you're much younger, losing 45 lbs. (as suggested by your doctor) would put you at only 119 lbs.! That seems very low to me, but of course, a lot would depend on your build and body composition. (Still, 119?!)

    I'd like to get down to a range of 132-140, but no lower or higher, if possible. I was encouraged by the weight ranges I found here:

    https://verywellhealth.com/healthy-weight-and-bmi-range-for-older-adults-2223592

    This chart says that at 5'3, my ideal weight range would be 141-152! (I'm about 154 right now, and I can tell you right now, that's TOO MUCH for me!) I know I need to take off at least 15 lbs. to feel like I'm at a comfortable weight. (If you take off 25, you'll be right about where I want to be!) I say we can DO this! :smile:

    I agree with you 100% !!! I have no desire to get to 119/120

    My personal goal is to get back to the mid 130s but Im comfortable in the low 140s. Ive always trained in gym from in my high school days up to before the "Vid and lockdowns (my gym closed down permanently and I just have not found one that I like)
    coincidentally at the same time I started going through peri-menopause (still trying to navigate through this :# ) and my body started acting out of the sorts. Now Im getting to understand how I need to adjust my diet and exercise to manage fat loss through peri-menopause.... its a steep and ever changing learning curve, BUT its definitely doable !!!
  • pathuckery4033
    pathuckery4033 Posts: 3 Member
    January 8 - 271 pounds starting weight and eating veggies every day.
  • colleenannsaylor
    colleenannsaylor Posts: 2 Member



    I am late to the party, but this is my goal! It is hard for me because I love sweets. I love cookies and eat too much junk. I know this an achieveavle goal that will put me in a healthier weight and body composition.
    I'm a trail runner and have been training for ultra marathons. I found this has left me with excess weight as I probably am overeating with the amount of miles I'm running. I need to pay more attention to portions and my actual hunger cues and not eat mindlessly. Which is what I am doing! Hoping that having to post keeps me held accountable.





    01/01 147

    01/08- 145

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    Jan Start: 147
    Jan Goal: 143
    Jan Actual:
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:


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    Feb Start:
    Feb Goal: 139
    Feb Actual:
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:


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    Mar Start:
    Mar Goal: 135
    Mar Actual:
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:

  • janc277
    janc277 Posts: 88 Member
    Hi All,

    I am a little late joining but this challenge aligns with my goals so here goes:

    January 1: 144.0 lbs
    January 8: 148.4
    January 15:
    January 22:
    January 29:

    February 5:
    February 12:
    February 19:
    February 26:

    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    I am motivated to join today because I finally had a day where I felt I was in control of my diet and tracked everything. Made some good choices.
  • frenchy807
    frenchy807 Posts: 43 Member

    Walela617 wrote: »
    Hi everyone!
    I'm planning to take off Friday through Tuesday to prepare for (and hopefully bond) with my new cat!

    Hi, @janc277, It's never to late to join! Welcome and best wishes!😀

    Looking ahead, I need to do better at balancing intake with activity as well so I can have the 500-calorie deficit needed per day to lose a pound per week. I will consider tomorrow, January 15th, as a refresh date for me. I will post my new weight but will wait to post updated stats until March 19th, where I can show side-by-side before/after progress.

    Yesterday was a pretty good day. I tracked successfully yesterday (1,238 calories), but I only did 5,788 steps and I only got 4 hours and 5 minutes sleep; so I need to do better in those areas.

    Have a great day,
    💗Carole

    You've got this!! Each day is a new day, one day at a time :smile: Congratulations on the new kitty!!!!

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