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  • jzcjkqh6dv
    jzcjkqh6dv Posts: 7 Member
    January Start Weight: 156 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 139 lbs
    Height: 5'9"

    January 1: 156 lbs
    January 8: 151.8 lbs
    January 15: 150.8 lbs
    January 22: 149.6 lbs
    January 29: 149.6 lbs
    February 5: 147.9 lbs
    February 12: 146.9 lbs
    February 19:
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):
  • alwixon
    alwixon Posts: 22 Member
    edited February 12
    Intro: I am 43 years old, 5'2" with a starting weight of 146 lbs. With being petite, EVERY pound is a battle. I have three little kids - ages 4, 6, and 8 -- and my hubby travels for work. So, cooking heathy meals the kids will actually eat, as well as trying to find time to exercise are struggles for me.

    Beginning weight: 146 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal: 139 lbs

    January 8: 146 lbs.
    January 15: 144.2 lbs.
    January 22: 143 lbs.
    January 29: 143.8 lbs.
    February 5: 141.4 lbs.
    February 12: 141.8 lbs.
    February 19:
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Weekly Update: Hmmm, back up a little. This hasn't been my best week - I did have splurge and have a good amount of pizza during the super bowl. :) However, the rest of the week wasn't too bad. I'm going to keep working at it - one day at a time!! We are going out of town this weekend, so my goal is to eat mindfully and track EVERYTHING, even if I end up going over a little.
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,718 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)-

    01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

    01/22-191.4-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/29-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.5)-

    01/31-191.2-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-


    Jan Start: 192.6
    Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: 191.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.4 lbs down

    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)-

    02/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    02/12-195.6-(Trend Weight: 194.4)- 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?

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

    02/26-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)-

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

    03/12-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (3 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:



  • supersparklyk
    supersparklyk Posts: 95 Member
    Finally a little progress! I feel like I'm in the groove now, which is most of the battle for me. I have a party to attend this weekend and plan to enjoy some of the cake that will be available. But like they say, it's not the single piece of cake that does you in; it's the rest of the cake!

    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 280 lbs
    Height: 5’ 9”
    Pounds Lost To Date: 5.8

    January 1: 295.5 lbs
    January 8: 294.7
    January 15: 293.2
    January 22: 292.9
    January 29: 293.4

    February 5: 292.3
    February 12: 289.7
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    March 19 (End of Challenge):
    Ultimate Goal: 160lbs
  • cpanus
    cpanus Posts: 20,148 Member
    Thank you, @Walela617 !
    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
    January Start Weight: 156.0
    January Goal Weight: 150 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 145lbs
    January 01: 155.0 at 8:45 a.m. ...made soup then walked around the park while Grandson & Grandpa played
    January 06: 153.6 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 13: 152.4 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty, 1.79 miles in 61 mins with him then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 20: 152.0 at 8:00 a.m. ...7.09 miles in 150 mins to the top of the mountain!
    January 27: 152.8 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    January 31: 152.6 at 5:50 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    February Goal Weight: 150.0
    02/01 - 151.0 at 8:20 a.m. ...Grandpuppy Duty, ground coffee beans, made soup ...heavy rain today
    02/03 - 151.9 at 5:30 a.m. ...Grandson Duty then 60 min workout w/trainer
    02/10 - 151.9 at 7:30 a.m. ...60 min workout w/trainer then haircuts w/DDD
    02/17 -
    02/24 -
    02/28
    Good luck everyone.
    Chris
  • Srilatk
    Srilatk Posts: 2 Member
    Helllo!

    I’m coming into this late but have been on a weight loss journey.
    My goal weight - 146 lbs
    I’m about 8 lb away. Although these days I’m scared to check my weight :)- the big challenge I have is to keep it off.

    The more weight we lose the harder it is getting.

    Thanks
    Sri.
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 51 Member
    January Start Weight: 202.6 lbs
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 185 lbs
    Height: 5’ 5”

    January 1: 202.6 lbs
    January 8: 202.2 lbs
    January 15: 201.6 lbs
    January 22: 200.6 lbs
    January 29: 199.8
    February 5: 199.4
    February 12: 201.6
    February 19:
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    I was looking forward to weighing in yesterday and got sick and then my daughter had car troubles! I’m feeling discouraged with my weight loss goals. We all have set backs but it’s a journey and not a destination, right?! My husband and I are dining out tom. for ❤️! I’m hoping I feel better so we can enjoy our time together. Do you have plans for tom.? What traditions do you have with your family? Happy Valentines Day to you! 🌸 -Donna
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    edited February 14
    Hello! Welcome all returning members and newcomers too! Today is only FIVE more weeks until Spring, can you believe it? I missed my Wednesday weigh-in (had a digestive system virus for two days); so here are my scale app stats from this morning:
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    Key measurements are:
    B: 40", W: 37", H: 39", P: 39".

    With all the ups and downs I've had since January 1st, I am now 0.8 lbs. UP from my starting weight! That won't do at all! I would like to get out of the 150's by March 19th and to lose at least 5 lbs. by the first day of SPRING, March 20th, when I will start up a "SPRING into SUMMER" challenge that will run until June 19th (with a final weigh-in by Friday, June 20th).

    I'm going to be very vigilant about keeping an accurate food diary and stepping up my activity level in order to achieve my personal, Spring goal!

    Have a Happy Valentine's Day! I will check back in soon!

    💗Carole
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    Hi everyone,

    Boston ended up getting about 5" inches of snow last night, then it turned to sleet and freezing rain and now it looks like mostly rain. There looks like there's now an icy glaze everywhere. I'm glad I don't have to go out today!

    One of our MFP members sent a link about the benefits of sauerkraut. (Thanks to @200Karen!) After reading how nutritious this fermented food is, I think I might try adding sauerkraut again. I used to regularly buy a brand at Target called, "Crakovia" that also had carrots. I would mix it with "Sambal Oelek" (ground, fresh chili paste, the brand with the rooster on the label) and would sometimes add a drop or two of liquid sucralose. Sometimes I would also add more shredded carrots and/or chopped water chestnuts. This brand has 140g of sodium per 100g/3.5 oz.; so it's not as high as some other brands. They have this brand on Amazon but it's wicked expensive, like $17.99 for about a quart!
    https://a.co/d/8ZC9Y9h - That's crazy! (I'm going to see whether they still carry this at the Target near me. )

    I haven't gained any weight following my recent gastrointestinal bout. The scale still reads, 153.8. it will be interesting to see what it says on Wednesday (my next challenge weigh-in). I haven't been doing much exercise. I haven't felt up to it, but I need to jumpstart that again soon!

    Have a great day, everyone!
    🩷 Carole

  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 51 Member
    @Walela617 Hi Carole! 😃 Just got in from the roads here in Central MA. The roads aren’t slick at all- It’s 40* out there. Tonight and early morning will prob. be a driving concern as the temperate drops and the winds kick in. A lot of huge puddles in the right lanes!
    The sauerkraut I use is Cleveland Kraut brand! It’s delicious, not too expensive and makes a great sausage stir fry with apples! 😃
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 51 Member
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    Thanks to @200Karen 😉
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,718 Member
    @everyone I'm just curious if it has to be sourkraut or will Apple cider vinegar do the same thing for gut health? I appreciate all knowledge and opinions on this matter.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    edited February 16
    Oh, No! I just entered a really long post but didn't save a draft. I had to get up for a second and now it's GONE! It was all about a mocktail I make almost every evening and responding to @Rainbow2300 and @deepwoodslady posts. BUMMER! I will post my mocktail recipe later, but I was saying I'd love to try the sausage stir fry with sauerkraut and apples and that I have two tablespoons of ACV almost every evening. My blood pressure is usually great, and I attribute that in part to the ACV. Here is my latest reading:94z884sve8r6.jpg That's right after two, large mugs of French Roast coffee! (Not bad for an overweight 66 year old!) I think part of it is also because I don't own a car and because I avoid alcohol (most of the time now, anyway).

    I'm supposed to have a visitor from Rockland, MA tomorrow to visit my new cat (I adopted from her), but I don't want her driving here if the roads are icy; so we'll play it by ear and see what the weather is like in the morning. (I've got some housecleaning to do!)

    I will post again soon!

    💗 Carole
  • chocolatemint
    chocolatemint Posts: 55 Member
    edited February 16
    Hello everyone,
    It has been awhile since I checked in. I am not exactly sure what's up with me. I am blah right now. My process hasn't been what I wanted and I lost a little steam but now I am mentally back. I hope to lose an additional 13 pounds in the remaining time. I am in a 5 week fitness challenge with my Mom that started 2/15. So back to tracking and I am going to some type of exercise 2 times this week. @Walela617 I am glad to hear that you are on the mend! Wishing you well. Winter is still showing up. Lol.

    My progress:
    January 5: 278
    January 12: 271
    January 19: 269
    January 26: 268
    January total loss: 10

    February 2: 268
    February 9: 265
    February 16: 265
    February 23:
    February total loss:

    March 2:
    March 9:
    March 16:
    March 23:
    March 30:
    March total loss:
    Total loss:

  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    edited February 17
    Welcome back, @chocolatemint! Thanks so much for your well wishes! I've been kinda "blah" as well, but also like you, I'm not giving up! Here's to a fresh restart!💝

    💞Carole
  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 328 Member
    January Start Weight: 148lbs (10-day average: 147.22 lbs)
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 145 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 137lbs

    January 1: 148 (10-day: 147.22)
    January 8: 147.75 (10-day: 147.96)
    January 15: 147.25 (10-day: 147.23)
    January 22: 146.5 (10-day: 146.59)
    January 29: 146.75 (10-day: 146.63)
    February 5: DNW
    February 12: DNW
    February 19:
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Rolled my ankle while out running so have been resting up and feeling sorry for myself. My ankle is feeling much better and will hop on the scales on Wednesday but steeling myself for a jump. Still I’d rather feel well and deal with the pounds later.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    edited February 17
    Hi, @lowtechforever, Welcome back! I'm so sorry to hear about your ankle injury but I'm glad you're feeling much better. I hope you're back up to 100% soon! I've had a lot of ups and downs as well, but that's okay, as long as we stay with it and keep going! Best wishes! 🌷

    💗 Carole
  • tammierlewis
    tammierlewis Posts: 570 Member
    edited February 18
    ]66 year old female. 5'2". I lost 50 pounds in 2016 and managed it until 2021. The pounds have slowly come back and it's time to get back to a lower healthier weight.

    1/5: 158.6
    1/24: 159.6
    2/1: 158.6 Back on the treadmill.
    2/5: 156.8
    2/8: 155.1
    2/18: 161.1

    Back from a fantastic cruise and up 6 pounds. I'm sure some of it is water retention and the rest is great food. Now back to the normal routine.




  • LowTechForever
    LowTechForever Posts: 328 Member
    January Start Weight: 148lbs (10-day average: 147.22 lbs)
    End of Challenge Goal Weight: 145 lbs
    Ultimate Goal Weight: 137lbs

    January 1: 148 (10-day: 147.22)
    January 8: 147.75 (10-day: 147.96)
    January 15: 147.25 (10-day: 147.23)
    January 22: 146.5 (10-day: 146.59)
    January 29: 146.75 (10-day: 146.63)
    February 5: DNW
    February 12: DNW
    February 19: 148.6 (10-day: 149.54)
    February 26:
    March 5:
    March 12:
    March 19 (End of Challenge):

    Not unexpected after my ankle injury but am being mindful of portion sizes and will build up the activity again.
  • sandpiper2014
    sandpiper2014 Posts: 10 Member
    Good morning everyone!
    Jan 1: 156.2
    Jan 8: 154.4
    Jan 15:155.8
    Jan 22:154.4
    Jan 29:156
    Feb 5: SICK
    Feb 12: 151.2
    Feb 19:154.6
    Feb 26:
    Mar 5:
    Mar 12:
    Mar 19:
  • Corina1143
    Corina1143 Posts: 4,168 Member



    Starting weight = 184.2
    Goal weight = 170
    Ultimate goal weight = to be determined

    Jan 1 - 184.2
    Jan 8 - 186.2
    Jan 29 - 184.
    Feb 5 - 186.6
    Feb 12- 188.
    Feb 19 - 184.6

    Is this a weight loss challenge? Or weight maintenance? Lol.
    At least I'm not gaining.
  • Walela617
    Walela617 Posts: 961 Member
    edited February 19
    Hi everyone,

    So many team members are doing quite well! It's very inspiring! Today is only four more weeks until the last day of Winter - YAY!

    I know my usual weigh-in day is Wednesday, but I am waiting until tomorrow to post my weight, because I went out to dinner at 8:30pm last night and ate way more than usual. (I think I was taking advantage of the fact that I gave blood yesterday morning and found out that we use 600-650 calories to replace a pint of blood, but I fear I went overboard!) What I entered in my food diary was the food I had planned to eat; so it is not accurate for yesterday! Anyway, I'm hoping things balance out because my weight was 151.2 on Sunday, 152.0 on Monday (Why, when I was so careful?) and 154.4 this morning! I really detest these day-to-day fluctuations, but I understand that it's completely normal. I'm pretty sure I'm about 153, which is what I was on January 1st! {Oops.} That's okay; I still think I can get into the 140's by the first day of Spring, March 20, 2025. (Even if it's 149, I'll take it and be happy!) Please feel free to choose your final weigh-in date for the challenge as either the last day of winter or the first day of spring - whichever you prefer. I will keep this challenge open and leave it bookmarked until the end of March, in case anyone else still needs to post their final weight. In the meantime, I plan to create another challenge board, called "SPRING into SUMMER", that will run from Thursday, March 20th through Thursday, June 19th (13 weeks), though people can post their final weights through June 20th.

    Tomorrow I promise to post my weight honestly- no matter what the scale says! (I hope my weight will have somewhat stabilized by then!)

    Have a great day!
    💕Carole
  • deepwoodslady
    deepwoodslady Posts: 12,718 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)-

    01/15-190.6-(Trend Weight: 192.2)-

    01/22-191.4-(Trend Weight: 192.8)-

    01/29-192.4-(Trend Weight: 192.5)-

    01/31-191.2-(Trend Weight: 192.4)-


    Jan Start: 192.6
    Jan Goal: 188.6 (4 pound loss)
    Jan Actual: 191.2
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far: 1.4 lbs down

    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)-

    02/05-DNW-(Trend Weight: DNW)-

    02/12-195.6-(Trend Weight: 194.4)- 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?

    02/19-195.8-(Trend Weight: 195.1)-Spoiler Alert: Long, Sad Post. I’m up 0.2 since last weeks weigh-in. It would have been better but I gained a whole big fat pound overnight of not-worth-it. Because the gain came from bingeing on junk last night. Lots of emotional eating going on. I found out a few days ago that my friend Diane has just weeks left to live. We knew it was coming at some point. She is only semi-lucid. Not able to eat but a few bites or a little Ensure. I went to see her again yesterday and spoon-fed her some lemon filled bismark donut along with some Ensure. It’s better than nothing I suppose. My reno has slowed down again as my emergency bail-me-out crew is getting busier with other pre-scheduled things and can barely fit in any hours. It feels like everything around me is falling apart but does it make any sense or help anything if I fall apart too? I swear I’m trying as best as I can. If I could just stop the gain as I go through this process with my friend I would be happy. But the scale just keeps going up and up meaning more challenges are coming my way and I’m running out of strength. Life is going to be lonely without her. The landscape just looks barren. It’s a huge loss. Most of the time she does not make any sense when she speaks. In many ways I’ve already lost her and it’s only her body that’s left. Isn’t that horrible to say, to think, to realize? It will be hard to let go of what’s left. I just want to hold on for Dear Life!

    02/26-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)-

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

    03/12-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-

    03/19-xxxxx-(Trend Weight: xxxxx)-



    Mar Start: xxxxx
    Mar Goal: xxxxx (3 pound loss)
    Mar Actual: xxxxx
    Cumulative Weight Loss so Far:
  • Rainbow2300
    Rainbow2300 Posts: 51 Member
    @deepwoodslady My name is Donna too. I’m 62 and 5.5! 😃 I’m so sorry to hear about your friend. I’m praying for you and for her. I don’t really know you or her, but I can still pray for peace and hope in the midst of this sadness. It’s a beautiful thing that you’re there for your friend and I’m sure it means a lot to her. Thank you for sharing your heartfelt struggles. 🙏❤️

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