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

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  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,722 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.


    CHALLENGE STARTING WEIGHT (FROM Jan 31st, 2025): 191.2
    CHALLENGE TOTAL WEIGHT LOSS GOAL: Total Loss of 10 pounds to land at 181.2
    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)-

    02/04-194.2-(Trend Weight: 192.7)-

    02/11-194.8-(Trend Weight: 193.7)- It’s been a horrible February so far. The sugar cravings are winning. Meals have been pretty good, for the most part. It’s those night time snacks and munchies that are getting me! My birthday is May 10th and I decided that my first mini-goal is to lose a full 10 pounds between now and then. That would put me firmly in the 180’s and on much better footing health-wise. I would still be 30 to 40 pounds away from my ultimate goal, but those numbers sound so much more do-able. Am I reaching for the stars? I dunno, but stretching is good for you, right?


    02/18-194.8-(Trend Weight: 194.8)- (Arms crossed, eyebrows furled) Humph….

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

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


    Feb Start: 191.2
    Feb Goal: 188.2 (3 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)-

    03/04-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/11-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/18-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/25-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    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)-

    04/22-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/29-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    04/30-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-


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





  • 3636anna3636
    3636anna3636 Posts: 28 Member
    I did not execute on my plan for Monday and Tuesday :-/ I did some great things: did a hard workout Monday and another cardio and stretch on Tuesday. I also saw a nutritionist on Monday which was enlightening (although upping protein intake seems really hard). I even bought some bone broth and drank it after my nutritionist appt :-o

    Still feeling motivated. Just not executing well yet with the healthy eating.after drinking bone broth, I made myself a peanut butter sandwich WITH a fruit roll up in it instead of jelly. I thought it was pretty funny and rebellious. But, obvisouly not something I want to make a habit of 🤦‍♀️
  • faurotann
    faurotann Posts: 487 Member
    edited February 18
    EternalTruth wrote: »
    I have been reading everyone’s updates and getting some ideas on moving along my path so thank you all for sharing.

    It has been a good week so far with eating. I think I am on the cusp of getting over this bronchitis. I am not coughing all the time anymore just when I climb stairs, go into the cold air, or talk too much. Then I have a fit for a few minutes.

    I am hopeful of a loss on Friday and then Saturday I am on a trip for a week to BC where I will really be challenged when it comes to eating as all the food is included and when food is free I tend to go overboard. It isn’t a vacation, it is an educational thing where I have class all day and studying/prep all night.

    Well I hope to report good news on Friday. Until then, I wish you all health, strength, and good weather.

    True

    Free food. Hmmmmm. It will probably be semi-healthy food. So there's that.

    So glad your bronchitis is waning.
  • Becky_Mastne
    Becky_Mastne Posts: 6 Member
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    Becky_Mastne wrote: »
    I have been doing a great job managing my carbs and not eating any sugar. More importantly I have managed to stay within my calorie budget. I've found a few substitutions for treats. I'm super thankful for all the new no sugar no carb options available now.
    I am however going to enjoy some dark chocolate🍫 covered Strawberries🍓 today and I'm not going to feel guilty at all.

    I would love to hear some of your substitutions. I am a type 2 diabetic.

    I use monk fruit sugar and almond flower to bake cookies and there is a brand called skinny dipped that is super low sugar but tastes delicious. I don't usually like fake are artificial sweetener. So far monk fruit is the closest thing to the real stuff.
    Rebel brand ice-cream is the best sub and they use sugar alcohol which won't affect your blood sugar. From this list I like monk fruit, allulose, and erythritol in very small amounts. These also don't go into net carb count. I don't care for Stevia or xylitol.
    1. Stevia (GI = 0) – A natural, plant-based sweetener with no effect on blood sugar.

    2. Monk Fruit Sweetener (GI = 0) – A natural sweetener with zero calories and no impact on blood sugar.

    3. Allulose (GI = 0-1) – A rare sugar that tastes like regular sugar but does not raise blood sugar levels.

    4. Erythritol (GI = 0) – A sugar alcohol that is not metabolized by the body and has no impact on blood sugar.

    5. Xylitol (GI = 7-13) – A sugar alcohol with a low GI, but should be used in moderation as it can cause digestive issues in some people.
  • faurotann
    faurotann Posts: 487 Member
    Liver!!!!! Wow. When I first started weight watchers back in the '70s you were supposed to eat liver once a week. I did it.
  • RubyRed427
    RubyRed427 Posts: 4,450 Member
    edited February 20
    HW Summer 2023 206 lbs.

    2/7 171.5
    2/11 171.0
    2/19 170.1

    I'm making little progress with my weight loss, but I'm still feeling strong. I have been doing Pilates and yoga. I am also incorporating my kettle bell with strength training at home every other day.

    I am trying to cut 500 calories each day to try to increase weight loss. I'll see at the end of the week if that works.

    I love reading your posts! They keep me motivated. <3
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,722 Member
    Becky_Mastne wrote: »
    deepwoodslady wrote: »
    Becky_Mastne wrote: »
    I have been doing a great job managing my carbs and not eating any sugar. More importantly I have managed to stay within my calorie budget. I've found a few substitutions for treats. I'm super thankful for all the new no sugar no carb options available now.
    I am however going to enjoy some dark chocolate🍫 covered Strawberries🍓 today and I'm not going to feel guilty at all.

    I would love to hear some of your substitutions. I am a type 2 diabetic.

    I use monk fruit sugar and almond flower to bake cookies and there is a brand called skinny dipped that is super low sugar but tastes delicious. I don't usually like fake are artificial sweetener. So far monk fruit is the closest thing to the real stuff.
    Rebel brand ice-cream is the best sub and they use sugar alcohol which won't affect your blood sugar. From this list I like monk fruit, allulose, and erythritol in very small amounts. These also don't go into net carb count. I don't care for Stevia or xylitol.
    1. Stevia (GI = 0) – A natural, plant-based sweetener with no effect on blood sugar.

    2. Monk Fruit Sweetener (GI = 0) – A natural sweetener with zero calories and no impact on blood sugar.

    3. Allulose (GI = 0-1) – A rare sugar that tastes like regular sugar but does not raise blood sugar levels.

    4. Erythritol (GI = 0) – A sugar alcohol that is not metabolized by the body and has no impact on blood sugar.

    5. Xylitol (GI = 7-13) – A sugar alcohol with a low GI, but should be used in moderation as it can cause digestive issues in some people.

    @Becky_Mastne Thanks so much for the info. I have been using Monk Fruit Sweetener and like it a lot. I think it comes mixed with Erythritol. I've been hearing a LOT about Allulose. I look forward to trying it.
  • faurotann
    faurotann Posts: 487 Member
    edited February 20
    @200Karen I think you should post that in the NSV's. A victory is a victory, right? Some people give up sodas. Other people give up sprinkles.

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