10 pounds to lose challenge- February 1, 2025-April 30, 2025

RubyRed427 · January 29

This three month challenge is for anyone who wants motivation, support, friendship and tips. We are a nonjudgemental, supportive, friendly group. If 10 pounds weight loss is not for you, choose a different goal. All are welcome!

Let's make these next three months our best yet! This is our seventeenth round but new friends are always welcome and encouraged to join. Post daily or weekly, and let us know what's working for you and what's not. Let's get healthier together.

bevkidd1 · January 29

Hi! I would love to join this challenge. This may just help me get back into the swing of things. I have really been struggling for a long time.

RubyRed427 · January 29

bevkidd1 wrote: »

Hi! I would love to join this challenge. This may just help me get back into the swing of things. I have really been struggling for a long time.

Welcome to our challenge!! It’s good to have you!

SunnyDays930 · January 29

I'm in again. My weight has crept back up since eliminating Wegovy. It really does work if anyone is wondering, but I didn't want to stay on it forever. I will post my starting weight on the 1st. Thanks Ruby Red for continuing this challenge!

Sistersue3285 · January 30

Sherri
Age 62
British Columbia
Goal weight 150lb to 160lb
Monthly goal 6lbs or 1.50lbs a week.

I know that is quite a difference, but I'm losing weight to feel better & help with the arthritis. I have arthritis in my knees & lower back. If at 160 I'm feeling better & looking better then I won't push myself too hard to get lower as I find that for me trying to hit a very "specific" weight is overwhelming & very challenging.
I would rather have a range I can stay in & am more motivated to stay in the range than at a specific weight. I find I get easily frustrated when I gain & go over my weight goal, so having a range works much better for my anxiety.

I have arthritis in my knees & lower back. My exercise plan so far is walking 4 to 5 days a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.
I'm going to try line dancing once a week.

My Plan
My exercise plan is walking 4 to 5 days a week for about 30 to 45 minutes.
I'm going to try line dancing once a week.
I'm going to track my good at least 5 days a week.
Drink more water. I don't drink nearly enough water. I'm going to start with at least 3 glasses a day.

See you next month

3636anna3636 · January 30

Hi! Thank you @RubyRed427 for this 3 month challenge. Im 42, 5’5” and this is my second challenge. I have found the accountability and experience of others’ very helpful here.

1/31/25: 153.4 lbs
CGW: in the 140s (trying @Sistersue3285 idea without specific number - I think this would work well for me)
UGW: undecided

I think I’m trying loss and maintenance at the same time… if that makes sense? So, slow goal of keeping one pound off per month for this challenge.

I’m starting a new job during this challenge. I am excited about it, but also quite anxious. I expect this to result in some weight swings. So I’ll have to make some plans.

From our last challenge I have had more boiled eggs at-the-ready in my fridge and I will continue to try large breakfasts and large lunches with smaller dinners. I need small increment plans so will return to make some along the way!

brokenspoiled · January 30

Hello.. first time in this challenge... my January has been successful with 8.9lb loss since the first.. some holiday bloat mixed in there. And I'm pretty sure even tho I'm on the larger side - 279.1 currently - I'm going to solidly aim for 1lb a week the rest of this year more or less so anything else a delightful bonus!

I just started working out again on Jan 26 - heavily modified right now - after only walking for the last.. 7years? 8years maybe? So after these next 3 months I'm hoping to be around 267.. my lowest in many years was 272 mid 2024. So that'll be amazing. And I've been trying to up my water intake but sometimes I just think about it.. look at the water bottle abd just don't for some reason. Weird eh?

Think I'm going to check out the thread ending tmrw to get an idea of the way you guys do things here. (and if you need a water reminder here it is.. I'm going to gulp down a bunch right now too!)

lclark04957 · January 31

I’m 62 and retired. I ended the last challenge with good momentum (down 3#) so I’d like to keep it going another round. I weigh on Fridays.
1/31:SW: 152.8
GW: 145ish (I also call this my unicorn weight. It would be maintenance, and I’ve never reached maintenance. I get close, stop the work, and put the weight back on.)

frankwbrown · January 31

I didn't do well this past round, but I'm not giving up. I'm up about 3 pounds since last July but still down about 70 pounds since July 2020. My goal for July 2025 is to get down to 230. That was my original goal of 100 pounds when I started at 330 in July 2020. I succeeded then, so I know I can do it. I just need to find again the discipline and determination that worked for me ~4 years ago.
We're all here because we want to improve our health/fitness, so let's not be deterred by small setbacks or by the difficulty of this challenge. Anything worth having is worth fighting for.

CHALLENGE: lose 14.1 pounds by May 2 (13 weeks)
Highest weight (7/10/2020): 330
yearly gain/loss: year 1: ↓87 lbs; year 2: ↓18 lbs; year 3: ↑16 lbs; year 4: ↑15 lbs;

year 5 YTD:↑3.1 lbs; year 5 goal: ↓29 lbs in 23 weeks

Jan 31 starting weight: 259.1 (7-day average)
May 2 goal weight: 245.0 (desired loss = 14.1 pounds in 13 weeks)
ultimate goal weight: 220 (maintenance range: under 225)

Jan 31 : 259.1 (Weigh-in day: Friday)

faurotann · January 31

I did O.K. this last challenge (my second). I lost four pounds. On my first challenge prior to that I lost 9.5 pounds. I am disappointed with the slow loss but at the same time thankful. I love reading everyone's post. It does make me more positive to realize that others are facing larger challenges than me. That's what makes me thankful for my current loss.

I'm now 73 years old, 5.6 ft tall. My eighties are looming and I have to get ready for whatever health challenges I face. That means EXERCISE, my biggest downfall. For me, exercise seems like as hard a challenge as sugar addiction for others. That's hard to believe, I know. (one of the things I like in this group is that it is non-judgmental.)

So here we go. Thank you, Ruby. And THANK YOU to all who post. It helps. I could never do 12 weeks without all of you along the way.

Highest weight: 181 (2015)
CW 147.5
GW 142
UGW 134 - 137

EternalTruth · February 1

Hi Everyone,

I typed out a much longer post earlier but the internet goblins gobbled it up.

Long story short…

I just rejoined MFP again yesterday and I would love to be part of this challenge.

SW: 275
CW: 275
GW for this challenge: 260
GW overall: 160

February will be challenging because I will be attending several events where they will be free but unhealthy food and the way I was raised, you don’t say no to free food.

I look forward to facing the challenge with all of you.

True

3636anna3636 · February 1

Small two day plan!

Sat 2/1: oatmeal breakfast w/ egg! Large lunch with black bean and lime soup (love mcdougals), small dinner. Brush teeth and floss after dinner! Log all foods! Yoga of any duration.

Sun 2/2: same as 2/1 with min 1 hour hike with dog walk/jog. Log all foods! In evening set and share my next consecutive plan.

Cobyhealth · February 1

February Start
Weight:211lbs

February Goal Weight:200lbs

February 7th:

February 14th:

February 21st:

February 28th:

AnnaBradley100 · February 1

Hi Everyone,
I just rejoined MFP today and I would love to be part of this challenge.

SW: 301
CW: 221
GW for this challenge: 210
GW overall: 199

Consistency is also my goal. Tracking food and exercise daily. Exercising 5 days per week.
Looking forward to the group support!
Thanks!

SunnyDays930 · February 1

Highest Weight 170

Feb 1: 162.6
Feb 8:
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
Mar 1:
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Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:
Apr 1:
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I would like to lose and keep off 5 lbs a month or more for a total of 15 lbs by the end of this challenge. Good luck everyone!

RubyRed427 · February 1

RubyRed427 · February 1

HW 206 lbs. Summer of 2023

Current weight:
2/1 169.5 lbs

Welcome to everyone! It's nice to share our progress, ideas and even share when things are not going well.

I went to the doctor yesterday, and he congratulated me for "not being obese" anymore. I was slightly embarrassed but at the same time quite proud. I believe my BMI was 29. Now, I'm in the "overweight" category.

Small goals:
Limit alcohol
Increase veggies and fruits- when I buy fruit at the grocery store, it is so bland! Tis the season.
Continue with Pilates and Yoga but add Tai Chi. (We have a Tai Chi place really close to my house, so I have to try it out!)

GetBackSuzy · February 1

Many thanks to Ruby for starting us off for another challenge. I too really appreciate being a part of this friendly group. It makes such a difference to how I feel and I love seeing others making progress. Thank you everyone for your inspiration. I am 75, trying to get fitter and be healthier. I am a slow loser, but my first goal is to lose again the 4lbs that I re-gained in December and January. Oops!!
SW Feb 1: 155
My plan is to get out and about more now that the weather should be improving and eating smaller portions with more veg and salad. Avoiding evening snacks and red wine as evenings are my downfall.
Good luck everyone, have a great month.

deepwoodslady · February 1

My name is Donna. I am 64 years old and I live in the Midwest of the US. I am 5’ 5” tall.

CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31st, 2025): 191.2
CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 12 pounds to land at 179.2
CHALLENGE ENDING WEIGHT:
TOTAL LOST IN THIS CHALLENGE:

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.

02/01-191.8-(Trend Weight: 192.3)- My scale weight is up a bit after a very late night (2 AM) meal but my trend weight continues to go down. I’m glad it has faith in me as it is aligning with my faith in myself. A small overnight blip that should flush away rather quickly after the high-sodium soup. I have zero intention of chasing my own tail this round! Let’s go!

02/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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02/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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

Feb Start: 191.2
Feb Goal: 187.2 (4 pound loss)
Feb 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.

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

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03/31-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

Mar Start: xxxxx
Mar Goal: xxxxx (4 pound loss)
Mar 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.

04/01-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

04/08-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

04/15-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

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

AnnaBradley100 · February 1

Starting off with my first day plan
Exercise: Walking 2 miles in the neighborhood
Food: usual breakfast and lunch, flatbread pizza in fridge and ready to go
Good luck everyone!

faurotann · February 1

@rubyred427 I agree on the fruit, Ruby. Tis the season. Lately it's been oranges and apples. I buy the expensive stuff. Heirloom oranges are good. Apples, I'm trying out different varieties ......some I like better than others. Vegetables I'm not as good at. They require more preparation.

Thank you, Ruby, and everyone who participates. It all helps.

deepwoodslady · February 2

walkintofit · February 2

Hi, I'm Debbie, goal weight 118
Highest Weight 133
I had a death in the family and promptly left maintenance , I want to get back to it.

Feb 1: 127.4
Feb 8:
Feb 15:
Feb 22:
Mar 1:
Mar 8:
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Mar 29:
Apr 1:
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Apr 30:

Walela617 · February 2

Hi everyone!

Thank you so much for initiating this challenge, @rubyred427! Although I'm in the "COUNTDOWN to S*P*R*I*N*G!" challenge, I'm not sure I'll lose 10 lbs by then; so this board will be my inspiration to keep going. (I will also start up a "SPRING into SUMMER" countdown on Thursday, March 20th and will continue until the first day of Summer, June 20th, 2025.)

Like the spring challenge, my weigh in days will be Wednesdays. I will post beginning this Wednesday, February 5th.

Ideally, I'd love to take off 15 lbs. by May of this year, but 10 lbs. is also a worthy goal.

Have a great day everyone - I will check back this Wednesday.

💞 Carole

NikMar · February 2

Thank you @RubyRed427 for continuing this challenge. Thanks to everyone for the useful advice I read on this thread. There's lots of things I need to look at and consider, thanks all. Although I only look at this page once a week, it is reassuring to know that others are in the same situation as me and we are all making progress!

My aims for this month are to: get back to being active, reduce my bread/pasta/rice/potato intake, try to get at least 7 hours sleep a night and to return to tracking my meals - to get into 130-ville!

My name is Nikki, and I'm 5'3" (on a good day!). I'm based on the south coast in the UK. I'm in my 50s and work full time as a teacher. I'm pretty active - but there's always room for some more.

My GW is 133lb
my UGW is 126 - although that is very optimistic!
I weigh in on Thursdays, but get around to posting at the weekends

Progress so far:
08 Aug - 150
15 Aug - 148 (-2lb)

22 Aug - 145.4

(-2.6lb)
29 Aug - 147

(+1.6lb)
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR AUGUST: 3lb

05 Sept -145.6 (-1.4lb)

12 Sept - 144.6 (-1.0lb)

19 Sept - 144.2 (-0.4lb)

26 Sept - 144.0 (-0.2lb)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR SEPTEMBER: 1.6lb

03 Oct - 145.2lb (+1.2lb)

10 Oct -144.2lb (-1.0lb)

17 Oct -144.5lb (+0.3lb)

24 Oct - 143.6lb (-0.9lb)

31 Oct - 144.8lb (+1.2lb)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR OCTOBER: 0.4lb

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 5.2lb

07 Nov - 143.2lb (-1.6lb)

Yay!
14 Nov - 142.8 (-0.4lb)

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21 Nov - 143.0 (+0.2lb)

28 Nov - 142.2 (-0.8)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR NOVEMBER: 1.0lb

Not a huge loss, but a better weight than I have been for sometime!

05 Dec - 141.6 (-0.6lb)

12 Dec - 141.6 (0lb)

19 Dec - 142.5 (+0.9lb)

26 Dec - 144.3 ( +1.8lb)

TOTAL WEIGHT GAIN FOR DECEMBER: 2.7lb

02 Jan - 144.0 (-0.3lb)

09 Jan - 144.0lb (0.0lb)
16 Jan - 141.4lb (2.6lb)

23 Jan - 142.8lb (1.4lb)

30 Jan -141.8 (1.0lb)

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR JANUARY: 2.2lb

TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR THIS CHALLENGE: 1.4lb

It's a loss but not much!

Time to get back into tracking and start being more accountable to myself! Good luck everyone with this round of weight loss!
06 Feb -
13 Feb -
20 Feb -
27 Feb -
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR FEBRUARY
06 Mar -
13 Mar -
20 Mar -
27 Mar -
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR MARCH
03 Apr -
10 Apr -
17 Apr -
24 Apr -
TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS FOR APRIL

3636anna3636 · February 2

Executed well on my first set of plans! It has made me feel like I’m starting both February, and this challenge, off on the right foot.

Two small habits I’m trying to nurture from last challenge. 1) Eating larger breakfasts and lunches to stave off PM hunger and snacking. 2) Ensuring breakfast prepared in advance (I love oatmeal) so I start day off on “right foot” and fulllll. Both of these habits have stuck +70% of time these days. My biggest challenge is “all or nothing” mindset.

I have two thoughts on vegetables to share! I usually keep green sugar snap peas and a bag of mini bell peppers in the fridge to add a quick/raw/no-prep vegetable to a plate. Neither are local/in-season- though it otherwise works well for me if I’m having pizza or peanut butter sandwich but need sommeeething with it.

The other thought was shared with me, and I haven’t tried it, and doubt it’d work for me. But this woman roasted a tray of vegetables
every few days and snacked off of it regularly. She prepared it quite salty to help her stave off potato chip/pretzel snacking.

My plan for:

Monday 2/3- min. 20 minutes of weight bearing exercise, min. 20 minutes of cardio with dog. Log all foods

brush teeth and floss after dinner!

Tuesday 2/4- min. 20 minutes of stationary bike, 20 minutes yoga, log all foods. brush teeth and floss after dinner!

Wednesday 2/5- same as Monday. Also login here on Wednesday evening to create next small-step plan

AnnaBradley100 · February 2

Thanks @RubyRed427 for posting the challenge. Thanks for the tips on Veggies @3636anna3636. I bought a veggie tray, as I often put off prepping.

Doing well so far. Hope the motivation continues!

February
Feb 01 - 221
Feb 08
Feb 15
Feb 22

March
Mar 01
Mar 08
Mar 15
Mar 22
Mar 29

200Karen · February 2

Hi!! My name is Karen. I am 67 years old, 5' 0" tall, and a retiree living in Oregon.

HW: 165
CW: 123
UGW: 115 with a release of 8.0 lbs

My plan for this round is to stay focused on healthy eating and exercising. At home I enjoy hand weights, trampoline rebounding, and CrossFit gym 3-days a week. Last week at the gym, I signed up for a 4-week nutrition class. We are counting protein and H20, feeling focused and hopeful.

Weigh-In
Feb 01: 123.0
Feb 08:
Feb 15:
Feb 22:

Mar 01:
Mar 08:
Mar 15:
Mar 22:
Mar 29:

Apr 01:
Apr 08:
Apr 15:
Apr 22:
Apr 30:

💞Karen

CHALLENGES:
⏰ IN PROGRESS 🏋🏼‍♂️
February 1 to April 31: Loss lbs
123.0 to

🏆 COMPLETED

🥂Archived
November 1 to January 31:
124.4 to 123.0
In-between “Rollercoaster ride”
May 1 to July 31:
134 to 125

laurierose28 · February 3

Hi, I would like to join this challenge. How does it work?

faurotann · February 3

You just start by saying you want to join (like you did). Then you can do as much or as little as you want. Karen's post above yours is an example of the format people use. She's posted highest weight, current weight and ultimate goal weight.

It's nice give a little back ground on yourself but if you'd rather not (or wait 'til later) that's fine. Some people post a lot. Some only check in once a week to post their weight.

I'm not the leader of the group, @RubyRed427 is. She'll probably send you a welcome when she sees your post. I'm kind of a newbie here. I've only done the last two challenges. They've been 12 weeks each. I like to read everybody's experiences: successes....failures....helpful hints.... I think if you participate a lot people get to know you. Then you feel more accountable. And more comfortable.

I'm just passing along my experience over the last six months. It has helped me stay focused. It's not the amount you lose. It's just the support you give and receive. It's a group of nice people.

P.S. Bookmark the page

RubyRed427 · February 3

@faurotann Thanks so much for answering Laurie's question. That is so helpful!!

@laurierose28 Welcome to our group!

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