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

January Start Weight: 284.8
End of Challenge Goal Weight: 274.7
Ultimate Goal Weight: 168

January 1: 284.8
January 8: 284.4
January 15: 287
January 22:
January 29:
February 5:
February 12:
February 19:
February 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:

Total weight loss to date: 0

This past week it was my TOM and I also travelled by plane which usually has my weight up. I will keep my activity high this week and watch what I'm eating.

Hey everyone
I enjoy reading your updates and insights... they're always helpful. Sometimes we think we're the only ones going through it ... but I realize that rarely, that's the case

@Walela617 a new kitteh !!! I love it !!! happy bonding. I really like the mindset of each Wednesday being a chance to re-start/re-assess/re-focus. We must also remember to be kind to ourselves ... we are trying, we will stub a toe once in a while but as long as we get up and get back at it, it a win !

@colleenannsaylor have you ever tried protein powder ? I've use the brand Isopure for over 10 years now (its low carb and sweetened with stevia/monk fruit), I also switch up with Vital Proteins Collagen peptides. There are also good plant based protein powders that you can try


@ScienceofTeaching from personal experience, I know its hard to stay on track/committed when the scale doesn't move or moves up when we're doing everything right !! In times like those, i try to re-*kitten* my macros and double check or re/start weighing and measuring my foods

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!

01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)- I’ve worked very hard this week for the most part but exercise is still non-existent due to nothing but pure unadulterated laziness. Bathroom results (TMI) and my fluid retention (as a heart patient taking Lasix most days) really factor in. Today I am at what I would call a true weight and this is the jumping off point that I need to reduce from. I’ve got a long way to go but slow and steady usually wins the race so I’ll keep a positive attitude and try not to focus on what’s against me, but rather what I have going for me. And part of that is having all of you. Thanks for the inspiration!

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

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

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



Jan Start: 192.6
Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
Jan Actual: xxxxx
Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: xxxxx

Challenge Weeks to Come:

January Start Weight: 156 lbs
End of Challenge Goal Weight: 139 lbs
Height: 5'9"

January 1: 156lbs
January 8: 151.8 lbs
January 15: 150.8
January 22:
January 29:
February 5:
February 12:
February 19:
February 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19 (End of Challenge):

Good morning All!

January Start Weight: 144.0 lbs
End of Challenge Goal Weight: 134.0 lbs
Height: 5 ft 4 in

January 1: 144.0 lbs
January 8: 148.4
January 15: 146.8
January 22:
January 29:

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

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

January 1: 223.4 lbs
January 8: 220.2 lbs
January 15: 220.0 lbs
January 22:
January 29:
February 5:
February 12:
February 19:
February 26:
March 5:
March 12:
March 19:

A little discouraged, but it is still trending down, so that is good! Dealing with knee pain and trying to stay active is a challenge.